Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Mid Level Students (6-8)
Frequency Distribution Report
TRENTON MIDDLE, TRENTON R-IX School District

Please select your Grade Level
mid_grade Frequency Percent
6 77 31.05
7 87 35.08
8 84 33.87

What is your sex?
mid1 Frequency Percent
MALE 120 48.39
FEMALE 128 51.61

Which best describes you?
mid2 Frequency Percent
White (not Hispanic) 219 88.31
African American (not Hispanic) 5 2.02
Asian 2 0.81
American Indian 8 3.23
Hispanic 14 5.65

Is there usually an adult
at home or wherever you
go right after school?
mid3 Frequency Percent
No 58 23.39
Yes 190 76.61

How many days of school did you miss
last month?
mid4 Frequency Percent
NONE 99 39.92
1 OR 2 DAYS 99 39.92
3 OR 4 DAYS 36 14.52
5 TO 10 DAYS 11 4.44
MORE THAN 10 DAYS 3 1.21

How many hours of television do you
usually watch each day?
mid5 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 77 31.17
TWO HRS. 76 30.77
THREE HRS. 48 19.43
FOUR HRS. 22 8.91
FIVE HRS. 9 3.64
SIX + HRS. 15 6.07

Frequency Missing = 1


How many hours a day do you spend
playing on the computer or with video
games?
mid6 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 112 46.47
TWO HRS. 51 21.16
THREE HRS. 26 10.79
FOUR HRS. 20 8.30
FIVE HRS. 9 3.73
SIX + HRS. 23 9.54

Frequency Missing = 7


Which of the following best
describes your grades so far
in school?
mid7 Frequency Percent
A 65 26.32
A & B 71 28.74
B 21 8.50
B & C 45 18.22
C 11 4.45
C & D 19 7.69
D 5 2.02
BELOW D 10 4.05

Frequency Missing = 1


How much time do you usually spend
on homework each day?
mid8 Frequency Percent
NONE ASSIGNED 10 4.05
DON T DO IT 10 4.05
1/2 HR. OR LESS 87 35.22
ONE HOUR 90 36.44
TWO HOURS 26 10.53
MORE THAN 2 HRS 24 9.72

Frequency Missing = 1


How often does someone at home help you with
your homework?
mid9 Frequency Percent
Almost Every Day 88 36.21
Once or twice a week 43 17.70
Once or twice a month 22 9.05
Never or hardly ever 77 31.69
I do not have homework 13 5.35

Frequency Missing = 5


Talk with one of your parents about
your experiences in school.
mid10 Frequency Percent
Not at all 23 9.27
Rarely 52 20.97
Occasionally 95 38.31
Regularly 78 31.45

Talk with one of your parents about
your plans for high school.
mid11 Frequency Percent
Not at all 70 28.23
Rarely 75 30.24
Occasionally 75 30.24
Regularly 28 11.29

Talk with one of your parents about
your plans for after high school.
mid12 Frequency Percent
Not at all 37 14.92
Rarely 61 24.60
Occasionally 92 37.10
Regularly 58 23.39

Data Collected in Fall, 2007
Tables Generated January 09, 2008

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Mid Level Students (6-8)
Frequency Distribution Report
TRENTON MIDDLE, TRENTON R-IX School District

  Regularly Often Occasionally Rarely Not at
all		  
Question N Pct. N Pct. N Pct. N Pct. N Pct. Number
Missing
13 - I am required to take notes 72 29.0 97 39.1 52 21.0 19 7.7 8 3.2 0
14 - My teachers place students in small groups 26 10.5 65 26.3 93 37.7 56 22.7 7 2.8 1
15 - I am asked to use pictures, graphs, maps, or charts to present my information 19 7.7 41 16.5 69 27.8 88 35.5 31 12.5 0
16 - I am asked to summarize new material 20 8.1 56 22.6 74 29.8 66 26.6 32 12.9 0
17 - I am asked to revise or correct errors in my work 69 27.9 53 21.5 61 24.7 52 21.1 12 4.9 1
18 - I am asked to Identify similarities and differences 20 8.1 59 23.9 85 34.4 65 26.3 18 7.3 1
19 - I am given opportunities to work on my own long-term projects 40 16.3 67 27.3 74 30.2 39 15.9 25 10.2 3
20 - I am asked to relate what I already know to new material 37 14.9 55 22.2 75 30.2 51 20.6 30 12.1 0
21 - I am given opportunities to present what I have learned to other students 32 13.0 44 17.9 80 32.5 59 24.0 31 12.6 2
22 - My graded assignments are returned to me before I am tested on the information 143 57.9 52 21.1 27 10.9 14 5.7 11 4.5 1
23 - Teachers enforce the rules fairly 103 41.9 61 24.8 38 15.4 23 9.3 21 8.5 2

Data Collected in Fall, 2007
Tables Generated January 09, 2008

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Mid Level Students (6-8)
Frequency Distribution Report
TRENTON MIDDLE, TRENTON R-IX School District

  Strongly
Agree		 Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly
Disagree		  
Question N Pct. N Pct. N Pct. N Pct. N Pct. Number
Missing
24 - My opinion is valued by teachers and administrators 25 10.1 60 24.3 93 37.7 36 14.6 33 13.4 1
25 - My teachers let me know when I am doing a good job 62 25.0 106 42.7 48 19.4 19 7.7 13 5.2 0
26 - During our classes we stay focused on learning and don’t waste time 25 10.1 70 28.2 90 36.3 43 17.3 20 8.1 0
27 - Being successful in school today will help me in my future 153 61.9 55 22.3 28 11.3 5 2.0 6 2.4 1
28 - Differences among students and their families are respected in this school 53 21.5 72 29.3 63 25.6 25 10.2 33 13.4 2
29 - I can do well in school 130 52.8 75 30.5 29 11.8 2 0.8 10 4.1 2
30 - I learn a lot in this school 95 38.3 81 32.7 45 18.1 11 4.4 16 6.5 0
31 - I like reading 63 25.6 36 14.6 64 26.0 33 13.4 50 20.3 2
32 - There are students from my school that belong to street gangs 24 9.7 31 12.6 71 28.7 49 19.8 72 29.1 1
33 - My teachers help me understand my mistakes on assignments 69 27.9 88 35.6 52 21.1 24 9.7 14 5.7 1
34 - Most of my teachers tell me how I am doing in their class. 65 26.4 108 43.9 55 22.4 7 2.8 11 4.5 2
35 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school 44 17.9 81 32.9 73 29.7 21 8.5 27 11.0 2
36 - Teachers in my school really care about me 56 22.8 68 27.6 71 28.9 22 8.9 29 11.8 2
37 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn 72 29.4 90 36.7 54 22.0 21 8.6 8 3.3 3
38 - Our classes are often interrupted 24 9.8 42 17.1 80 32.7 75 30.6 24 9.8 3
39 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand 58 23.6 86 35.0 61 24.8 22 8.9 19 7.7 2
40 - Most of my teachers are well prepared when class starts 92 37.7 85 34.8 46 18.9 10 4.1 11 4.5 4
41 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed 98 40.0 78 31.8 46 18.8 13 5.3 10 4.1 3
42 - My teachers want me to share my ideas in class 38 15.5 64 26.1 68 27.8 43 17.6 32 13.1 3
43 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 46 18.8 65 26.5 73 29.8 27 11.0 34 13.9 3
44 - I feel safe at school 59 23.9 89 36.0 58 23.5 8 3.2 33 13.4 1
45 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn 133 53.8 74 30.0 31 12.6 5 2.0 4 1.6 1
46 - Most kids around here drink alcohol a lot 21 8.5 21 8.5 63 25.5 61 24.7 81 32.8 1
47 - I like going to this school 74 30.2 61 24.9 52 21.2 26 10.6 32 13.1 3
48 - This community is a good place to grow up 67 27.3 72 29.4 65 26.5 19 7.8 22 9.0 3
49 - I am treated fairly at school 57 23.2 73 29.7 63 25.6 24 9.8 29 11.8 2
50 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help 77 31.6 70 28.7 60 24.6 16 6.6 21 8.6 4
51 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school 76 31.1 81 33.2 53 21.7 14 5.7 20 8.2 4
52 - The community is proud of this school 68 27.9 80 32.8 70 28.7 10 4.1 16 6.6 4
53 - Drug use is common among kids in this community. 25 10.2 37 15.0 61 24.8 65 26.4 58 23.6 2
54 - My teachers think I can learn 134 54.0 64 25.8 28 11.3 6 2.4 16 6.5 0
55 - My teachers are good teachers 84 33.9 81 32.7 53 21.4 9 3.6 21 8.5 0
56 - Students at my school are friendly 31 12.7 64 26.1 89 36.3 31 12.7 30 12.2 3
57 - My family believes that I can do well in school 152 61.3 59 23.8 26 10.5 5 2.0 6 2.4 0
58 - Teachers treat me with respect 79 32.0 79 32.0 51 20.6 14 5.7 24 9.7 1
59 - My teachers expect very good work from me 106 42.9 85 34.4 36 14.6 11 4.5 9 3.6 1
60 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school 75 30.2 63 25.4 54 21.8 19 7.7 37 14.9 0
61 - I have been encouraged to think about career or educational goals at school 99 39.9 80 32.3 45 18.1 6 2.4 18 7.3 0
62 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor 87 35.1 64 25.8 50 20.2 15 6.0 32 12.9 0
63 - My counselor makes visits to my classroom. 92 37.4 83 33.7 46 18.7 12 4.9 13 5.3 2
64 - Clear rules regarding behavior have been established in most of my classes. 100 40.3 76 30.6 50 20.2 10 4.0 12 4.8 0
65 - Most of my teachers respond to disruptive students quickly and effectively. 71 28.7 79 32.0 60 24.3 19 7.7 18 7.3 1

Data Collected in Fall, 2007
Tables Generated January 09, 2008