Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Secondary Students (9-12)
Frequency Distribution Report
CRYSTAL CITY 47 School District

sec_grade Frequency Percent
9 95 31.77
10 89 29.77
11 56 18.73
12 59 19.73

What is your sex?
sec1 Frequency Percent
MALE 158 52.84
FEMALE 141 47.16

Which best describes you?
sec2 Frequency Percent
White (not Hispanic) 280 93.96
African American (not Hispanic) 13 4.36
Asian 2 0.67
American Indian 2 0.67
Hispanic 1 0.34

Frequency Missing = 1


How far in school did your mother
go?
sec3 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 1 0.33
FINISHED 8TH 12 4.01
H.S. GRAD 77 25.75
POST SECONDARY 88 29.43
COLLEGE GRAD 104 34.78
DON'T KNOW 17 5.69

How far in school did your father
go?
sec4 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 2 0.67
FINISHED 8TH 14 4.68
H.S. GRAD 94 31.44
POST SECONDARY 68 22.74
COLLEGE GRAD 80 26.76
DON'T KNOW 41 13.71

How many days of school did you miss
last month?
sec5 Frequency Percent
NONE 162 54.55
1 OR 2 DAYS 86 28.96
3 OR 4 DAYS 28 9.43
5 TO 10 DAYS 19 6.40
MORE THAN 10 DAYS 2 0.67

Frequency Missing = 2


How many hours of television do you
usually watch each day?
sec6 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 96 32.32
TWO HRS. 83 27.95
THREE HRS. 65 21.89
FOUR HRS. 26 8.75
FIVE HRS. 17 5.72
SIX + HRS. 10 3.37

Frequency Missing = 2


How many hours a day do you spend
playing on the computer or with video
games?
sec7 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 172 57.72
TWO HRS. 61 20.47
THREE HRS. 33 11.07
FOUR HRS. 12 4.03
FIVE HRS. 9 3.02
SIX + HRS. 11 3.69

Frequency Missing = 1


What is the one thing that is likely to take the largest share of your time in the year after you leave high school?
sec8 Frequency Percent
WORK FULL-TIME 22 7.36
TWO YEAR SCHOOL 68 22.74
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL 173 57.86
MILITARY 10 3.34
OTHER 26 8.70

Which of the following best
describes your grades so far
in school?
sec9 Frequency Percent
A 94 31.44
A & B 88 29.43
B 30 10.03
B & C 49 16.39
C 26 8.70
C & D 9 3.01
D 1 0.33
BELOW D 2 0.67

How much time do you usually spend
on homework each day?
sec10 Frequency Percent
NONE ASSIGNED 36 12.04
DON T DO IT 37 12.37
1/2 HR. OR LESS 106 35.45
ONE HOUR 81 27.09
TWO HOURS 32 10.70
MORE THAN 2 HRS 7 2.34

About how many hours per week do you usually work in a part-time job during the school year.
sec11 Frequency Percent
NONE 189 63.42
UNDER 6 HRS. 17 5.70
6 TO 10 HRS. 31 10.40
11 TO 15 HRS. 11 3.69
16 TO 20 HRS. 16 5.37
21 TO 25 HRS. 18 6.04
MORE THAN 25 16 5.37

Frequency Missing = 1


How would you describe the quality
of education available to you in
this school?
sec12 Frequency Percent
EXCELLENT 45 15.15
GOOD 163 54.88
AVERAGE 73 24.58
BELOW AVERAGE 13 4.38
POOR 3 1.01

Frequency Missing = 2


How many hours each week do you usually spend in extra-curricular activities associated with school? - excluding sports?
sec13 Frequency Percent
NONE 88 29.53
1 TO 2 HRS. 49 16.44
3 TO 5 HRS. 43 14.43
6 TO 10 HRS. 48 16.11
11 TO 15 HRS. 49 16.44
16 TO 20 HRS. 15 5.03
MORE THAN 20 6 2.01

Frequency Missing = 1


Which one of the following career clusters best describes your four year plan of study?
sec14 Frequency Percent
Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources 6 2.01
Architecture & Construction 20 6.69
Arts, A/V Technology & Communications 33 11.04
Business, Management & Administration 13 4.35
Education & Training 29 9.70
Finance 4 1.34
Government & Public Administration 1 0.33
Health Science 22 7.36
Human Services 40 13.38
Information Technology 2 0.67
Law, Public Safety & Security 25 8.36
Manufacturing 3 1.00
Marketing, Sales & Service 8 2.68
Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics 29 9.70
Transportation, Distribution & Logistics 4 1.34
Other 37 12.37
Have not selected a career path 23 7.69

Talk to one of your parents about
your experiences in school.
sec15 Frequency Percent
Not at all 15 5.03
Rarely 64 21.48
Occasionally 116 38.93
Regularly 103 34.56

Frequency Missing = 1


Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for high school.
sec16 Frequency Percent
Not at all 24 8.08
Rarely 84 28.28
Occasionally 115 38.72
Regularly 74 24.92

Frequency Missing = 2


Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for after high school.
sec17 Frequency Percent
Not at all 17 5.74
Rarely 63 21.28
Occasionally 108 36.49
Regularly 108 36.49

Frequency Missing = 3


Data Collected in Fall, 2008
Tables Generated January 09, 2009

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Secondary Students (9-12)
Frequency Distribution Report
CRYSTAL CITY 47 School District

  Regularly Often Occasionally Rarely Not at
all		  
Question N Pct. N Pct. N Pct. N Pct. N Pct. Number
Missing
18 - I am taught effective note-taking skills 34 11.4 80 26.8 113 37.8 54 18.1 18 6.0 0
19 - My teachers place students in small groups 20 6.7 60 20.1 135 45.2 79 26.4 5 1.7 0
20 - I am asked to present new content through pictures, graphs, maps, or charts 11 3.7 35 11.7 103 34.6 111 37.2 38 12.8 1
21 - I am asked to summarize new material 24 8.0 81 27.1 111 37.1 67 22.4 16 5.4 0
22 - I am asked to revise or correct errors in my work 35 11.7 74 24.7 104 34.8 72 24.1 14 4.7 0
23 - I am asked to identify similarities and differences 59 19.9 84 28.4 105 35.5 45 15.2 3 1.0 3
24 - I am given opportunities to construct and work on my own long-term projects 29 9.7 73 24.5 114 38.3 69 23.2 13 4.4 1
25 - I am asked to relate what I already know to new material 40 13.4 108 36.1 102 34.1 35 11.7 14 4.7 0
26 - I am given opportunities to present what I have learned to other students 20 6.7 64 21.5 116 39.1 70 23.6 27 9.1 2
27 - My graded assignments are returned to me before I am tested on the information 118 39.5 90 30.1 60 20.1 29 9.7 2 0.7 0
28 - Teachers enforce the rules fairly 83 27.8 98 32.8 82 27.4 24 8.0 12 4.0 0

Data Collected in Fall, 2008
Tables Generated January 09, 2009

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Secondary Students (9-12)
Frequency Distribution Report
CRYSTAL CITY 47 School District

  Strongly
Agree		 Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly
Disagree		  
Question N Pct. N Pct. N Pct. N Pct. N Pct. Number
Missing
29 - My opinion is valued by teachers and administrators. 25 8.4 120 40.3 116 38.9 22 7.4 15 5.0 1
30 - My teachers let me know when I am doing a good job. 47 15.7 143 47.8 83 27.8 21 7.0 5 1.7 0
31 - Teachers connect what students are learning with the real world. 29 9.8 127 42.8 92 31.0 43 14.5 6 2.0 2
32 - During our classes we stay focused on learning and don’t waste time. 19 6.4 87 29.1 117 39.1 62 20.7 14 4.7 0
33 - Being successful in school today will help me in my future. 173 57.9 70 23.4 41 13.7 9 3.0 6 2.0 0
34 - Differences among students and their families are respected in this school. 59 19.8 118 39.6 86 28.9 22 7.4 13 4.4 1
35 - I can do well in school. 148 49.5 107 35.8 33 11.0 6 2.0 5 1.7 0
36 - I learn a lot in this school. 72 24.1 139 46.5 60 20.1 19 6.4 9 3.0 0
37 - I like reading. 81 27.2 43 14.4 55 18.5 46 15.4 73 24.5 1
38 - There are students from my school that belong to street gangs. 16 5.4 24 8.0 85 28.4 79 26.4 95 31.8 0
39 - My teachers help me understand my mistakes on assignments. 43 14.4 117 39.1 97 32.4 29 9.7 13 4.3 0
40 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 37 12.4 125 41.8 101 33.8 23 7.7 13 4.3 0
41 - My school building is in good condition. 34 11.4 132 44.1 87 29.1 28 9.4 18 6.0 0
42 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. 35 11.7 138 46.3 87 29.2 30 10.1 8 2.7 1
43 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. 84 28.1 110 36.8 76 25.4 23 7.7 6 2.0 0
44 - Teachers in my school really care about me. 56 18.8 106 35.6 91 30.5 27 9.1 18 6.0 1
45 - The classes I have at school cover material that is important to me. 30 10.0 119 39.8 101 33.8 36 12.0 13 4.3 0
46 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. 35 11.7 156 52.3 84 28.2 20 6.7 3 1.0 1
47 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. 41 13.7 139 46.5 82 27.4 31 10.4 6 2.0 0
48 - Our classes are often interrupted. 16 5.4 60 20.1 112 37.6 93 31.2 17 5.7 1
49 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. 34 11.5 116 39.2 103 34.8 32 10.8 11 3.7 3
50 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. 44 14.9 155 52.4 76 25.7 14 4.7 7 2.4 3
51 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. 82 27.8 147 49.8 48 16.3 12 4.1 6 2.0 4
52 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. 49 16.6 136 46.1 83 28.1 20 6.8 7 2.4 4
53 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 58 19.7 121 41.0 89 30.2 20 6.8 7 2.4 4
54 - I feel safe at school. 96 32.4 113 38.2 59 19.9 17 5.7 11 3.7 3
55 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. 124 42.0 124 42.0 37 12.5 6 2.0 4 1.4 4
56 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. 48 16.4 79 27.0 111 37.9 39 13.3 16 5.5 6
57 - I like going to this school. 124 42.3 90 30.7 42 14.3 22 7.5 15 5.1 6
58 - This community is a good place to grow up. 111 37.6 101 34.2 62 21.0 9 3.1 12 4.1 4
59 - I am treated fairly at school. 69 23.2 134 45.0 63 21.1 22 7.4 10 3.4 1
60 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. 69 23.2 155 52.0 57 19.1 13 4.4 4 1.3 1
61 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. 58 19.5 133 44.6 74 24.8 24 8.1 9 3.0 1
62 - The community is proud of this school. 100 33.6 118 39.6 73 24.5 3 1.0 4 1.3 1
63 - Drug use is common among teenagers in this community. 28 9.4 69 23.2 108 36.4 69 23.2 23 7.7 2
64 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. 73 24.7 143 48.3 60 20.3 15 5.1 5 1.7 3
65 - My teachers think I can learn. 110 37.2 126 42.6 49 16.6 9 3.0 2 0.7 3
66 - My teachers are good teachers. 94 31.6 120 40.4 68 22.9 11 3.7 4 1.3 2
67 - Students at my school are friendly. 61 20.7 119 40.3 90 30.5 15 5.1 10 3.4 4
68 - My family believes that I can do well in school. 187 63.4 76 25.8 25 8.5 5 1.7 2 0.7 4
69 - I would attend a different school if I could. 23 7.7 27 9.1 51 17.1 62 20.8 135 45.3 1
70 - Teachers treat me with respect. 75 25.3 132 44.4 67 22.6 20 6.7 3 1.0 2
71 - My teachers expect very good work from me. 88 29.5 142 47.7 60 20.1 6 2.0 2 0.7 1
72 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. 39 13.1 122 41.1 87 29.3 29 9.8 20 6.7 2
73 - The classes at my school are academically rigorous and challenging. 16 5.4 102 34.2 123 41.3 42 14.1 15 5.0 1
74 - A guidance counselor has assisted me in creating a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. 32 10.7 95 31.9 94 31.5 51 17.1 26 8.7 1
75 - Career-Technical education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 21 7.1 91 30.6 159 53.5 21 7.1 5 1.7 2
76 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. 67 22.7 122 41.4 57 19.3 30 10.2 19 6.4 4
77 - Most of my teachers respond to disruptive students quickly and effectively. 35 11.8 131 44.1 92 31.0 31 10.4 8 2.7 2
78 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. 72 24.2 144 48.3 63 21.1 16 5.4 3 1.0 1
79 - Clear rules regarding behavior have been established in most of my classes. 64 21.5 151 50.8 68 22.9 8 2.7 6 2.0 2

Data Collected in Fall, 2008
Tables Generated January 09, 2009