Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Mid Level Students (6-8)
Frequency Distribution Report
MT. VERNON MIDDLE, MT. VERNON R-V School District

Please select your Grade Level
mid_grade Frequency Percent
6 103 30.21
7 116 34.02
8 122 35.78

What is your sex?
mid1 Frequency Percent
MALE 184 53.96
FEMALE 157 46.04

Which best describes you?
mid2 Frequency Percent
White (not Hispanic) 299 87.68
African American (not Hispanic) 4 1.17
Asian 2 0.59
American Indian 30 8.80
Hispanic 6 1.76

Is there usually an adult
at home or wherever you
go right after school?
mid3 Frequency Percent
No 66 19.41
Yes 274 80.59

Frequency Missing = 1


How many days of school did you miss
last month?
mid4 Frequency Percent
NONE 157 46.04
1 OR 2 DAYS 119 34.90
3 OR 4 DAYS 42 12.32
5 TO 10 DAYS 14 4.11
MORE THAN 10 DAYS 9 2.64

How many hours of television do you
usually watch each day?
mid5 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 117 34.62
TWO HRS. 104 30.77
THREE HRS. 61 18.05
FOUR HRS. 33 9.76
FIVE HRS. 9 2.66
SIX + HRS. 14 4.14

Frequency Missing = 3


How many hours a day do you spend
playing on the computer or with video
games?
mid6 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 211 62.43
TWO HRS. 63 18.64
THREE HRS. 32 9.47
FOUR HRS. 18 5.33
FIVE HRS. 7 2.07
SIX + HRS. 7 2.07

Frequency Missing = 3


Which of the following best
describes your grades so far
in school?
mid7 Frequency Percent
A 93 27.27
A & B 99 29.03
B 27 7.92
B & C 75 21.99
C 14 4.11
C & D 24 7.04
D 6 1.76
BELOW D 3 0.88

How much time do you usually spend
on homework each day?
mid8 Frequency Percent
NONE ASSIGNED 14 4.11
DON T DO IT 13 3.81
1/2 HR. OR LESS 126 36.95
ONE HOUR 142 41.64
TWO HOURS 33 9.68
MORE THAN 2 HRS 13 3.81

How often does someone at home help you with
your homework?
mid9 Frequency Percent
Almost Every Day 92 27.38
Once or twice a week 79 23.51
Once or twice a month 33 9.82
Never or hardly ever 124 36.90
I do not have homework 8 2.38

Frequency Missing = 5


Talk with one of your parents about
your experiences in school.
mid10 Frequency Percent
Not at all 24 7.06
Rarely 70 20.59
Occasionally 148 43.53
Regularly 98 28.82

Frequency Missing = 1


Talk with one of your parents about
your plans for high school.
mid11 Frequency Percent
Not at all 97 28.61
Rarely 104 30.68
Occasionally 82 24.19
Regularly 56 16.52

Frequency Missing = 2


Talk with one of your parents about
your plans for after high school.
mid12 Frequency Percent
Not at all 57 16.81
Rarely 86 25.37
Occasionally 104 30.68
Regularly 92 27.14

Frequency Missing = 2


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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Mid Level Students (6-8)
Frequency Distribution Report
MT. VERNON MIDDLE, MT. VERNON R-V 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 66 19.4 114 33.4 108 31.7 46 13.5 7 2.1 0
14 - My teachers place students in small groups 16 4.7 47 13.8 133 39.0 135 39.6 10 2.9 0
15 - I am asked to use pictures, graphs, maps, or charts to present my information 8 2.3 51 15.0 137 40.2 123 36.1 22 6.5 0
16 - I am asked to summarize new material 13 3.8 50 14.7 109 32.2 122 36.0 45 13.3 2
17 - I am asked to revise or correct errors in my work 60 17.6 88 25.8 119 34.9 65 19.1 9 2.6 0
18 - I am asked to Identify similarities and differences 22 6.5 86 25.4 132 38.9 84 24.8 15 4.4 2
19 - I am given opportunities to work on my own long-term projects 55 16.1 100 29.3 94 27.6 71 20.8 21 6.2 0
20 - I am asked to relate what I already know to new material 28 8.3 78 23.1 131 38.8 71 21.0 30 8.9 3
21 - I am given opportunities to present what I have learned to other students 22 6.5 63 18.5 114 33.5 109 32.1 32 9.4 1
22 - My graded assignments are returned to me before I am tested on the information 136 39.9 107 31.4 64 18.8 24 7.0 10 2.9 0
23 - Teachers enforce the rules fairly 139 41.0 105 31.0 67 19.8 18 5.3 10 2.9 2

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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Mid Level Students (6-8)
Frequency Distribution Report
MT. VERNON MIDDLE, MT. VERNON R-V 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 31 9.2 105 31.2 131 38.9 55 16.3 15 4.5 4
25 - My teachers let me know when I am doing a good job 74 21.9 167 49.4 59 17.5 34 10.1 4 1.2 3
26 - During our classes we stay focused on learning and don’t waste time 38 11.3 119 35.3 123 36.5 49 14.5 8 2.4 4
27 - Being successful in school today will help me in my future 238 71.3 68 20.4 17 5.1 7 2.1 4 1.2 7
28 - Differences among students and their families are respected in this school 106 31.5 127 37.8 68 20.2 22 6.5 13 3.9 5
29 - I can do well in school 183 54.1 109 32.2 34 10.1 8 2.4 4 1.2 3
30 - I learn a lot in this school 140 41.5 130 38.6 49 14.5 14 4.2 4 1.2 4
31 - I like reading 98 29.3 69 20.6 73 21.8 45 13.4 50 14.9 6
32 - There are students from my school that belong to street gangs 16 4.7 31 9.2 94 27.9 82 24.3 114 33.8 4
33 - My teachers help me understand my mistakes on assignments 102 30.4 136 40.5 69 20.5 22 6.5 7 2.1 5
34 - Most of my teachers tell me how I am doing in their class. 78 23.0 161 47.5 81 23.9 13 3.8 6 1.8 2
35 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school 85 25.1 118 34.8 91 26.8 25 7.4 20 5.9 2
36 - Teachers in my school really care about me 86 25.4 115 33.9 95 28.0 31 9.1 12 3.5 2
37 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn 90 26.6 161 47.6 65 19.2 14 4.1 8 2.4 3
38 - Our classes are often interrupted 11 3.2 58 17.1 113 33.3 130 38.3 27 8.0 2
39 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand 73 21.5 136 40.1 75 22.1 41 12.1 14 4.1 2
40 - Most of my teachers are well prepared when class starts 123 36.3 152 44.8 46 13.6 11 3.2 7 2.1 2
41 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed 190 56.4 87 25.8 47 13.9 9 2.7 4 1.2 4
42 - My teachers want me to share my ideas in class 45 13.4 104 30.9 128 38.0 40 11.9 20 5.9 4
43 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 72 21.4 120 35.7 87 25.9 39 11.6 18 5.4 5
44 - I feel safe at school 125 36.8 130 38.2 50 14.7 14 4.1 21 6.2 1
45 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn 183 53.8 117 34.4 29 8.5 7 2.1 4 1.2 1
46 - Most kids around here drink alcohol a lot 6 1.8 18 5.3 70 20.6 90 26.5 156 45.9 1
47 - I like going to this school 116 34.2 113 33.3 66 19.5 21 6.2 23 6.8 2
48 - This community is a good place to grow up 138 40.7 111 32.7 66 19.5 10 2.9 14 4.1 2
49 - I am treated fairly at school 114 33.6 122 36.0 67 19.8 24 7.1 12 3.5 2
50 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help 137 40.5 130 38.5 55 16.3 9 2.7 7 2.1 3
51 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school 101 29.7 121 35.6 78 22.9 24 7.1 16 4.7 1
52 - The community is proud of this school 121 36.1 124 37.0 73 21.8 8 2.4 9 2.7 6
53 - Drug use is common among kids in this community. 7 2.1 34 10.1 75 22.2 94 27.8 128 37.9 3
54 - My teachers think I can learn 181 53.1 129 37.8 27 7.9 1 0.3 3 0.9 0
55 - My teachers are good teachers 150 44.0 111 32.6 61 17.9 11 3.2 8 2.3 0
56 - Students at my school are friendly 77 22.6 125 36.8 92 27.1 30 8.8 16 4.7 1
57 - My family believes that I can do well in school 244 72.0 77 22.7 11 3.2 3 0.9 4 1.2 2
58 - Teachers treat me with respect 130 38.2 123 36.2 62 18.2 16 4.7 9 2.6 1
59 - My teachers expect very good work from me 159 46.8 128 37.6 45 13.2 1 0.3 7 2.1 1
60 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school 105 30.9 126 37.1 70 20.6 22 6.5 17 5.0 1
61 - I have been encouraged to think about career or educational goals at school 129 37.8 118 34.6 59 17.3 21 6.2 14 4.1 0
62 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor 159 46.8 96 28.2 46 13.5 18 5.3 21 6.2 1
63 - My counselor makes visits to my classroom. 194 56.9 121 35.5 16 4.7 5 1.5 5 1.5 0
64 - Clear rules regarding behavior have been established in most of my classes. 139 40.8 144 42.2 44 12.9 8 2.3 6 1.8 0
65 - Most of my teachers respond to disruptive students quickly and effectively. 117 34.4 124 36.5 64 18.8 25 7.4 10 2.9 1

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