Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Mid Level Students (6-8)
Frequency Distribution Report
HILLSBORO JR. HIGH, HILLSBORO R-III School District

Please select your Grade Level
mid_grade Frequency Percent
7 261 50.48
8 256 49.52

What is your sex?
mid1 Frequency Percent
MALE 256 49.52
FEMALE 261 50.48

Which best describes you?
mid2 Frequency Percent
White (not Hispanic) 477 92.26
African American (not Hispanic) 5 0.97
Asian 2 0.39
American Indian 19 3.68
Hispanic 14 2.71

Is there usually an adult
at home or wherever you
go right after school?
mid3 Frequency Percent
No 216 42.02
Yes 298 57.98

Frequency Missing = 3


How many days of school did you miss
last month?
mid4 Frequency Percent
NONE 257 49.71
1 OR 2 DAYS 177 34.24
3 OR 4 DAYS 63 12.19
5 TO 10 DAYS 18 3.48
MORE THAN 10 DAYS 2 0.39

How many hours of television do you
usually watch each day?
mid5 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 138 27.11
TWO HRS. 164 32.22
THREE HRS. 99 19.45
FOUR HRS. 58 11.39
FIVE HRS. 25 4.91
SIX + HRS. 25 4.91

Frequency Missing = 8


How many hours a day do you spend
playing on the computer or with video
games?
mid6 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 292 56.70
TWO HRS. 100 19.42
THREE HRS. 55 10.68
FOUR HRS. 27 5.24
FIVE HRS. 13 2.52
SIX + HRS. 28 5.44

Frequency Missing = 2


Which of the following best
describes your grades so far
in school?
mid7 Frequency Percent
A 145 28.05
A & B 134 25.92
B 62 11.99
B & C 91 17.60
C 39 7.54
C & D 39 7.54
D 2 0.39
BELOW D 5 0.97

How much time do you usually spend
on homework each day?
mid8 Frequency Percent
NONE ASSIGNED 33 6.42
DON T DO IT 33 6.42
1/2 HR. OR LESS 194 37.74
ONE HOUR 188 36.58
TWO HOURS 49 9.53
MORE THAN 2 HRS 17 3.31

Frequency Missing = 3


How often does someone at home help you with
your homework?
mid9 Frequency Percent
Almost Every Day 105 20.47
Once or twice a week 104 20.27
Once or twice a month 54 10.53
Never or hardly ever 222 43.27
I do not have homework 28 5.46

Frequency Missing = 4


Talk with one of your parents about
your experiences in school.
mid10 Frequency Percent
Not at all 47 9.09
Rarely 138 26.69
Occasionally 183 35.40
Regularly 149 28.82

Talk with one of your parents about
your plans for high school.
mid11 Frequency Percent
Not at all 120 23.21
Rarely 179 34.62
Occasionally 161 31.14
Regularly 57 11.03

Talk with one of your parents about
your plans for after high school.
mid12 Frequency Percent
Not at all 81 15.70
Rarely 146 28.29
Occasionally 182 35.27
Regularly 107 20.74

Frequency Missing = 1


Data Collected in Fall, 2006
Tables Generated January 09, 2007

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Mid Level Students (6-8)
Frequency Distribution Report
HILLSBORO JR. HIGH, HILLSBORO R-III 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 97 18.8 203 39.3 164 31.7 44 8.5 9 1.7 0
14 - My teachers place students in small groups 25 4.8 88 17.0 222 42.9 163 31.5 19 3.7 0
15 - I am asked to use pictures, graphs, maps, or charts to present my information 61 11.9 133 26.0 182 35.6 116 22.7 19 3.7 6
16 - I am asked to summarize new material 41 8.0 94 18.4 168 32.9 159 31.1 49 9.6 6
17 - I am asked to revise or correct errors in my work 75 14.6 115 22.3 178 34.6 122 23.7 25 4.9 2
18 - I am asked to Identify similarities and differences 44 8.6 123 24.1 194 38.0 126 24.7 23 4.5 7
19 - I am given opportunities to work on my own long-term projects 67 13.0 170 33.0 167 32.4 84 16.3 27 5.2 2
20 - I am asked to relate what I already know to new material 58 11.3 123 23.9 195 37.9 116 22.6 22 4.3 3
21 - I am given opportunities to present what I have learned to other students 32 6.3 94 18.4 149 29.1 180 35.2 57 11.1 5
22 - My graded assignments are returned to me before I am tested on the information 259 50.2 107 20.7 93 18.0 46 8.9 11 2.1 1
23 - Teachers enforce the rules fairly 202 39.2 147 28.5 94 18.3 44 8.5 28 5.4 2

Data Collected in Fall, 2006
Tables Generated January 09, 2007

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Mid Level Students (6-8)
Frequency Distribution Report
HILLSBORO JR. HIGH, HILLSBORO R-III 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 33 6.4 141 27.3 229 44.4 64 12.4 49 9.5 1
25 - My teachers let me know when I am doing a good job 108 21.0 210 40.8 137 26.6 47 9.1 13 2.5 2
26 - During our classes we stay focused on learning and don’t waste time 54 10.5 156 30.3 210 40.8 68 13.2 27 5.2 2
27 - Being successful in school today will help me in my future 313 60.8 131 25.4 53 10.3 12 2.3 6 1.2 2
28 - Differences among students and their families are respected in this school 104 20.3 170 33.1 156 30.4 55 10.7 28 5.5 4
29 - I can do well in school 257 49.9 179 34.8 64 12.4 9 1.7 6 1.2 2
30 - I learn a lot in this school 180 35.0 218 42.3 85 16.5 18 3.5 14 2.7 2
31 - I like reading 104 20.2 83 16.1 117 22.8 54 10.5 156 30.4 3
32 - There are students from my school that belong to street gangs 78 15.2 70 13.6 157 30.5 95 18.5 114 22.2 3
33 - My teachers help me understand my mistakes on assignments = 115 22.4 212 41.3 128 25.0 36 7.0 22 4.3 4
34 - Most of my teachers tell me how I am doing in their class. 116 22.6 217 42.2 138 26.8 34 6.6 9 1.8 3
35 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school 93 18.1 176 34.2 174 33.9 39 7.6 32 6.2 3
36 - Teachers in my school really care about me 89 17.3 153 29.8 174 33.9 63 12.3 34 6.6 4
37 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn 126 24.7 225 44.1 117 22.9 32 6.3 10 2.0 7
38 - Our classes are often interrupted 58 11.3 110 21.4 213 41.4 110 21.4 23 4.5 3
39 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand 119 23.2 180 35.2 132 25.8 60 11.7 21 4.1 5
40 - Most of my teachers are well prepared when class starts 129 25.2 227 44.3 117 22.9 31 6.1 8 1.6 5
41 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed 195 38.2 202 39.5 83 16.2 19 3.7 12 2.3 6
42 - My teachers want me to share my ideas in class 65 12.7 142 27.7 201 39.3 60 11.7 44 8.6 5
43 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 99 19.4 151 29.5 161 31.5 62 12.1 38 7.4 6
44 - I feel safe at school 154 30.0 173 33.7 117 22.8 39 7.6 31 6.0 3
45 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn 231 45.0 211 41.1 48 9.4 11 2.1 12 2.3 4
46 - Most kids around here drink alcohol a lot 59 11.5 73 14.2 174 33.9 104 20.3 103 20.1 4
47 - I like going to this school 164 32.1 141 27.6 116 22.7 36 7.0 54 10.6 6
48 - This community is a good place to grow up 124 24.2 182 35.5 150 29.2 37 7.2 20 3.9 4
49 - I am treated fairly at school 110 21.5 201 39.3 129 25.2 51 10.0 21 4.1 5
50 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help 148 28.8 192 37.4 114 22.2 42 8.2 18 3.5 3
51 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school 111 21.8 172 33.8 136 26.7 57 11.2 33 6.5 8
52 - The community is proud of this school 140 27.3 188 36.7 146 28.5 24 4.7 14 2.7 5
53 - Drug use is common among kids in this community. 81 15.8 91 17.7 155 30.2 84 16.3 103 20.0 3
54 - My teachers think I can learn 221 42.7 206 39.8 71 13.7 8 1.5 11 2.1 0
55 - My teachers are good teachers 187 36.2 175 33.9 112 21.7 23 4.5 19 3.7 1
56 - Students at my school are friendly 64 12.4 157 30.5 210 40.8 47 9.1 37 7.2 2
57 - My family believes that I can do well in school 319 61.7 147 28.4 39 7.5 5 1.0 7 1.4 0
58 - Teachers treat me with respect 168 32.7 176 34.2 108 21.0 40 7.8 22 4.3 3
59 - My teachers expect very good work from me 195 37.9 196 38.1 96 18.7 16 3.1 11 2.1 3
60 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school 131 25.3 160 30.9 140 27.1 49 9.5 37 7.2 0
61 - I have been encouraged to think about career or educational goals at school 192 37.2 195 37.8 98 19.0 21 4.1 10 1.9 1
62 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor 162 31.5 189 36.7 94 18.3 30 5.8 40 7.8 2
63 - My counselor makes visits to my classroom. 180 35.0 197 38.3 100 19.5 23 4.5 14 2.7 3
64 - Clear rules regarding behavior have been established in most of my classes. 168 32.6 218 42.3 113 21.9 11 2.1 5 1.0 2
65 - Most of my teachers respond to disruptive students quickly and effectively. 127 24.7 174 33.8 151 29.3 43 8.3 20 3.9 2

Data Collected in Fall, 2006
Tables Generated January 09, 2007