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

Please select your Grade Level
mid_grade Frequency Percent
6 266 100.00

What is your sex?
mid1 Frequency Percent
MALE 144 54.14
FEMALE 122 45.86

Which best describes you?
mid2 Frequency Percent
White (not Hispanic) 253 95.47
African American (not Hispanic) 3 1.13
Asian 2 0.75
American Indian 5 1.89
Hispanic 2 0.75

Frequency Missing = 1


Is there usually an adult
at home or wherever you
go right after school?
mid3 Frequency Percent
No 50 19.08
Yes 212 80.92

Frequency Missing = 4


How many days of school did you miss
last month?
mid4 Frequency Percent
NONE 132 50.77
1 OR 2 DAYS 93 35.77
3 OR 4 DAYS 18 6.92
5 TO 10 DAYS 15 5.77
MORE THAN 10 DAYS 2 0.77

Frequency Missing = 6


How many hours of television do you
usually watch each day?
mid5 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 76 30.04
TWO HRS. 79 31.23
THREE HRS. 48 18.97
FOUR HRS. 28 11.07
FIVE HRS. 10 3.95
SIX + HRS. 12 4.74

Frequency Missing = 13


How many hours a day do you spend
playing on the computer or with video
games?
mid6 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 166 63.85
TWO HRS. 46 17.69
THREE HRS. 26 10.00
FOUR HRS. 6 2.31
FIVE HRS. 6 2.31
SIX + HRS. 10 3.85

Frequency Missing = 6


Which of the following best
describes your grades so far
in school?
mid7 Frequency Percent
A 75 28.52
A & B 75 28.52
B 27 10.27
B & C 46 17.49
C 12 4.56
C & D 10 3.80
D 8 3.04
BELOW D 10 3.80

Frequency Missing = 3


How much time do you usually spend
on homework each day?
mid8 Frequency Percent
NONE ASSIGNED 20 7.63
DON T DO IT 8 3.05
1/2 HR. OR LESS 89 33.97
ONE HOUR 90 34.35
TWO HOURS 32 12.21
MORE THAN 2 HRS 23 8.78

Frequency Missing = 4


How often does someone at home help you with
your homework?
mid9 Frequency Percent
Almost Every Day 83 32.05
Once or twice a week 59 22.78
Once or twice a month 35 13.51
Never or hardly ever 67 25.87
I do not have homework 15 5.79

Frequency Missing = 7


Talk with one of your parents about
your experiences in school.
mid10 Frequency Percent
Not at all 13 4.96
Rarely 52 19.85
Occasionally 101 38.55
Regularly 96 36.64

Frequency Missing = 4


Talk with one of your parents about
your plans for high school.
mid11 Frequency Percent
Not at all 76 29.23
Rarely 80 30.77
Occasionally 70 26.92
Regularly 34 13.08

Frequency Missing = 6


Talk with one of your parents about
your plans for after high school.
mid12 Frequency Percent
Not at all 44 17.19
Rarely 70 27.34
Occasionally 75 29.30
Regularly 67 26.17

Frequency Missing = 10


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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Mid Level Students (6-8)
Frequency Distribution Report
HILLSBORO MIDDLE ELEM., 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 45 17.0 108 40.9 73 27.7 28 10.6 10 3.8 2
14 - My teachers place students in small groups 33 12.4 68 25.6 100 37.6 56 21.1 9 3.4 0
15 - I am asked to use pictures, graphs, maps, or charts to present my information 26 10.0 59 22.7 84 32.3 78 30.0 13 5.0 6
16 - I am asked to summarize new material 21 8.0 77 29.5 81 31.0 61 23.4 21 8.0 5
17 - I am asked to revise or correct errors in my work 78 29.7 57 21.7 78 29.7 45 17.1 5 1.9 3
18 - I am asked to Identify similarities and differences 32 12.3 93 35.6 88 33.7 41 15.7 7 2.7 5
19 - I am given opportunities to work on my own long-term projects 71 27.3 72 27.7 58 22.3 35 13.5 24 9.2 6
20 - I am asked to relate what I already know to new material 38 14.6 85 32.6 81 31.0 41 15.7 16 6.1 5
21 - I am given opportunities to present what I have learned to other students 28 10.8 57 21.9 92 35.4 61 23.5 22 8.5 6
22 - My graded assignments are returned to me before I am tested on the information 114 43.5 59 22.5 46 17.6 28 10.7 15 5.7 4
23 - Teachers enforce the rules fairly 125 47.7 60 22.9 44 16.8 17 6.5 16 6.1 4

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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Mid Level Students (6-8)
Frequency Distribution Report
HILLSBORO MIDDLE ELEM., 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 34 12.8 88 33.2 94 35.5 29 10.9 20 7.5 1
25 - My teachers let me know when I am doing a good job 91 34.6 107 40.7 47 17.9 15 5.7 3 1.1 3
26 - During our classes we stay focused on learning and don’t waste time 50 18.9 82 31.1 88 33.3 36 13.6 8 3.0 2
27 - Being successful in school today will help me in my future 209 79.5 38 14.4 9 3.4 3 1.1 4 1.5 3
28 - Differences among students and their families are respected in this school 92 35.0 84 31.9 60 22.8 15 5.7 12 4.6 3
29 - I can do well in school 165 62.5 67 25.4 22 8.3 8 3.0 2 0.8 2
30 - I learn a lot in this school 138 52.3 74 28.0 44 16.7 4 1.5 4 1.5 2
31 - I like reading 95 35.8 57 21.5 50 18.9 25 9.4 38 14.3 1
32 - There are students from my school that belong to street gangs 15 5.7 8 3.1 59 22.6 50 19.2 129 49.4 5
33 - My teachers help me understand my mistakes on assignments = 91 35.1 101 39.0 40 15.4 18 6.9 9 3.5 7
34 - Most of my teachers tell me how I am doing in their class. 58 21.9 112 42.3 67 25.3 22 8.3 6 2.3 1
35 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school 70 26.4 95 35.8 67 25.3 17 6.4 16 6.0 1
36 - Teachers in my school really care about me 86 32.7 91 34.6 55 20.9 20 7.6 11 4.2 3
37 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn 100 38.0 115 43.7 36 13.7 11 4.2 1 0.4 3
38 - Our classes are often interrupted 31 12.0 54 20.9 99 38.4 56 21.7 18 7.0 8
39 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand 101 38.8 86 33.1 39 15.0 23 8.8 11 4.2 6
40 - Most of my teachers are well prepared when class starts 104 39.7 112 42.7 37 14.1 4 1.5 5 1.9 4
41 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed 142 54.0 77 29.3 33 12.5 6 2.3 5 1.9 3
42 - My teachers want me to share my ideas in class 51 19.5 92 35.1 78 29.8 26 9.9 15 5.7 4
43 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 70 26.7 94 35.9 72 27.5 17 6.5 9 3.4 4
44 - I feel safe at school 113 42.8 70 26.5 56 21.2 16 6.1 9 3.4 2
45 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn 155 58.5 73 27.5 24 9.1 7 2.6 6 2.3 1
46 - Most kids around here drink alcohol a lot 6 2.3 13 5.0 39 14.9 46 17.6 158 60.3 4
47 - I like going to this school 116 44.3 61 23.3 50 19.1 20 7.6 15 5.7 4
48 - This community is a good place to grow up 104 39.2 91 34.3 57 21.5 9 3.4 4 1.5 1
49 - I am treated fairly at school 87 33.1 91 34.6 46 17.5 27 10.3 12 4.6 3
50 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help 120 45.6 86 32.7 39 14.8 13 4.9 5 1.9 3
51 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school 88 33.5 99 37.6 51 19.4 19 7.2 6 2.3 3
52 - The community is proud of this school 122 46.6 75 28.6 54 20.6 6 2.3 5 1.9 4
53 - Drug use is common among kids in this community. 9 3.5 16 6.2 44 17.1 58 22.6 130 50.6 9
54 - My teachers think I can learn 157 59.0 84 31.6 18 6.8 6 2.3 1 0.4 0
55 - My teachers are good teachers 138 52.1 66 24.9 47 17.7 10 3.8 4 1.5 1
56 - Students at my school are friendly 59 22.2 96 36.1 76 28.6 21 7.9 14 5.3 0
57 - My family believes that I can do well in school 214 80.5 39 14.7 11 4.1 1 0.4 1 0.4 0
58 - Teachers treat me with respect 120 45.6 85 32.3 39 14.8 11 4.2 8 3.0 3
59 - My teachers expect very good work from me 130 48.9 105 39.5 28 10.5 3 1.1 0 0.0 0
60 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school 102 38.5 76 28.7 50 18.9 17 6.4 20 7.5 1
61 - I have been encouraged to think about career or educational goals at school 81 30.7 99 37.5 66 25.0 11 4.2 7 2.7 2
62 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor 145 54.7 65 24.5 27 10.2 10 3.8 18 6.8 1
63 - My counselor makes visits to my classroom. 131 49.6 86 32.6 37 14.0 6 2.3 4 1.5 2
64 - Clear rules regarding behavior have been established in most of my classes. 118 44.7 106 40.2 30 11.4 5 1.9 5 1.9 2
65 - Most of my teachers respond to disruptive students quickly and effectively. 93 35.1 88 33.2 53 20.0 13 4.9 18 6.8 1

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