Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Secondary Students (9-12)
Frequency Distribution Report
MARYVILLE HIGH, MARYVILLE R-II School District

sec_grade Frequency Percent
9 102 25.63
10 111 27.89
11 100 25.13
12 85 21.36

What is your sex?
sec1 Frequency Percent
MALE 202 50.88
FEMALE 195 49.12

Frequency Missing = 1


Which best describes you?
sec2 Frequency Percent
White (not Hispanic) 371 94.16
African American (not Hispanic) 9 2.28
Asian 2 0.51
American Indian 3 0.76
Hispanic 9 2.28

Frequency Missing = 4


How far in school did your mother
go?
sec3 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 1 0.25
FINISHED 8TH 6 1.51
H.S. GRAD 111 27.89
POST SECONDARY 83 20.85
COLLEGE GRAD 174 43.72
DON'T KNOW 23 5.78

How far in school did your father
go?
sec4 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 3 0.76
FINISHED 8TH 9 2.27
H.S. GRAD 117 29.47
POST SECONDARY 70 17.63
COLLEGE GRAD 158 39.80
DON'T KNOW 40 10.08

Frequency Missing = 1


How many days of school did you miss
last month?
sec5 Frequency Percent
NONE 147 36.93
1 OR 2 DAYS 161 40.45
3 OR 4 DAYS 56 14.07
5 TO 10 DAYS 22 5.53
MORE THAN 10 DAYS 12 3.02

How many hours of television do you
usually watch each day?
sec6 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 152 38.29
TWO HRS. 115 28.97
THREE HRS. 70 17.63
FOUR HRS. 28 7.05
FIVE HRS. 19 4.79
SIX + HRS. 13 3.27

Frequency Missing = 1


How many hours a day do you spend
playing on the computer or with video
games?
sec7 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 174 43.94
TWO HRS. 95 23.99
THREE HRS. 54 13.64
FOUR HRS. 40 10.10
FIVE HRS. 10 2.53
SIX + HRS. 23 5.81

Frequency Missing = 2


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 38 9.60
TWO YEAR SCHOOL 35 8.84
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL 280 70.71
MILITARY 18 4.55
OTHER 25 6.31

Frequency Missing = 2


Which of the following best
describes your grades so far
in school?
sec9 Frequency Percent
A 117 29.47
A & B 108 27.20
B 48 12.09
B & C 68 17.13
C 26 6.55
C & D 19 4.79
D 5 1.26
BELOW D 6 1.51

Frequency Missing = 1


How much time do you usually spend
on homework each day?
sec10 Frequency Percent
NONE ASSIGNED 62 15.70
DON T DO IT 42 10.63
1/2 HR. OR LESS 100 25.32
ONE HOUR 127 32.15
TWO HOURS 47 11.90
MORE THAN 2 HRS 17 4.30

Frequency Missing = 3


About how many hours per week do you usually work in a part-time job during the school year.
sec11 Frequency Percent
NONE 201 50.63
UNDER 6 HRS. 40 10.08
6 TO 10 HRS. 36 9.07
11 TO 15 HRS. 35 8.82
16 TO 20 HRS. 43 10.83
21 TO 25 HRS. 23 5.79
MORE THAN 25 19 4.79

Frequency Missing = 1


How would you describe the quality
of education available to you in
this school?
sec12 Frequency Percent
EXCELLENT 18 4.53
GOOD 170 42.82
AVERAGE 160 40.30
BELOW AVERAGE 28 7.05
POOR 21 5.29

Frequency Missing = 1


How many hours each week do you usually spend in extra-curricular activities associated with school? - excluding sports?
sec13 Frequency Percent
NONE 130 32.75
1 TO 2 HRS. 79 19.90
3 TO 5 HRS. 68 17.13
6 TO 10 HRS. 40 10.08
11 TO 15 HRS. 46 11.59
16 TO 20 HRS. 22 5.54
MORE THAN 20 12 3.02

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 27 6.78
Architecture & Construction 18 4.52
Arts, A/V Technology & Communications 55 13.82
Business, Management & Administration 31 7.79
Education & Training 19 4.77
Finance 2 0.50
Health Science 56 14.07
Hospitality & Tourism 3 0.75
Human Services 41 10.30
Information Technology 2 0.50
Law, Public Safety & Security 16 4.02
Manufacturing 1 0.25
Marketing, Sales & Service 7 1.76
Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics 31 7.79
Transportation, Distribution & Logistics 5 1.26
Other 42 10.55
Have not selected a career path 42 10.55

Talk to one of your parents about
your experiences in school.
sec15 Frequency Percent
Not at all 38 9.57
Rarely 109 27.46
Occasionally 143 36.02
Regularly 107 26.95

Frequency Missing = 1


Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for high school.
sec16 Frequency Percent
Not at all 40 10.13
Rarely 125 31.65
Occasionally 152 38.48
Regularly 78 19.75

Frequency Missing = 3


Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for after high school.
sec17 Frequency Percent
Not at all 20 5.06
Rarely 86 21.77
Occasionally 162 41.01
Regularly 127 32.15

Frequency Missing = 3


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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Secondary Students (9-12)
Frequency Distribution Report
MARYVILLE HIGH, MARYVILLE R-II 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 39 9.8 77 19.3 151 37.9 97 24.4 34 8.5 0
19 - My teachers place students in small groups 23 5.8 114 28.7 190 47.9 58 14.6 12 3.0 1
20 - I am asked to present new content through pictures, graphs, maps, or charts 19 4.8 43 10.9 159 40.2 140 35.4 35 8.8 2
21 - I am asked to summarize new material 23 5.8 92 23.1 159 39.9 93 23.4 31 7.8 0
22 - I am asked to revise or correct errors in my work 59 14.9 94 23.7 136 34.3 87 22.0 20 5.1 2
23 - I am asked to identify similarities and differences 27 6.8 104 26.2 160 40.3 93 23.4 13 3.3 1
24 - I am given opportunities to construct and work on my own long-term projects 41 10.4 112 28.3 150 37.9 71 17.9 22 5.6 2
25 - I am asked to relate what I already know to new material 40 10.2 106 26.9 149 37.8 83 21.1 16 4.1 4
26 - I am given opportunities to present what I have learned to other students 12 3.0 67 16.8 157 39.4 121 30.4 41 10.3 0
27 - My graded assignments are returned to me before I am tested on the information 128 32.3 116 29.3 105 26.5 36 9.1 11 2.8 2
28 - Teachers enforce the rules fairly 67 16.9 123 31.1 124 31.3 50 12.6 32 8.1 2

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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Secondary Students (9-12)
Frequency Distribution Report
MARYVILLE HIGH, MARYVILLE R-II 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. 10 2.5 83 20.9 175 44.0 70 17.6 60 15.1 0
30 - My teachers let me know when I am doing a good job. 22 5.5 166 41.8 158 39.8 44 11.1 7 1.8 1
31 - Teachers connect what students are learning with the real world. 17 4.3 103 25.9 157 39.5 94 23.7 26 6.5 1
32 - During our classes we stay focused on learning and don’t waste time. 7 1.8 93 23.5 176 44.4 82 20.7 38 9.6 2
33 - Being successful in school today will help me in my future. 186 47.3 115 29.3 68 17.3 15 3.8 9 2.3 5
34 - Differences among students and their families are respected in this school. 22 5.5 112 28.2 150 37.8 66 16.6 47 11.8 1
35 - I can do well in school. 143 35.9 164 41.2 72 18.1 12 3.0 7 1.8 0
36 - I learn a lot in this school. 40 10.1 167 42.1 128 32.2 39 9.8 23 5.8 1
37 - I like reading. 93 23.5 77 19.5 104 26.3 63 15.9 58 14.7 3
38 - There are students from my school that belong to street gangs. 36 9.1 30 7.6 94 23.8 116 29.4 119 30.1 3
39 - My teachers help me understand my mistakes on assignments. 21 5.3 145 36.6 146 36.9 64 16.2 20 5.1 2
40 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 19 4.8 142 35.9 140 35.4 67 17.0 27 6.8 3
41 - My school building is in good condition. 33 8.4 171 43.4 137 34.8 36 9.1 17 4.3 4
42 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. 37 9.4 156 39.5 138 34.9 52 13.2 12 3.0 3
43 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. 15 3.8 116 29.3 146 36.9 73 18.4 46 11.6 2
44 - Teachers in my school really care about me. 20 5.1 100 25.3 161 40.7 74 18.7 41 10.4 2
45 - The classes I have at school cover material that is important to me. 28 7.1 116 29.4 156 39.6 72 18.3 22 5.6 4
46 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. 20 5.1 141 35.8 169 42.9 53 13.5 11 2.8 4
47 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. 31 7.9 164 41.8 118 30.1 58 14.8 21 5.4 6
48 - Our classes are often interrupted. 25 6.4 56 14.2 154 39.2 135 34.4 23 5.9 5
49 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. 21 5.3 142 35.9 137 34.6 71 17.9 25 6.3 2
50 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. 42 10.6 201 50.9 103 26.1 35 8.9 14 3.5 3
51 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. 58 14.7 156 39.6 112 28.4 46 11.7 22 5.6 4
52 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. 31 7.9 156 39.6 151 38.3 43 10.9 13 3.3 4
53 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 20 5.0 113 28.5 169 42.6 65 16.4 30 7.6 1
54 - I feel safe at school. 58 14.6 161 40.7 111 28.0 37 9.3 29 7.3 2
55 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. 92 23.2 209 52.8 70 17.7 13 3.3 12 3.0 2
56 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. 186 46.9 115 29.0 75 18.9 14 3.5 7 1.8 1
57 - I like going to this school. 33 8.3 118 29.7 131 33.0 56 14.1 59 14.9 1
58 - This community is a good place to grow up. 64 16.2 159 40.4 115 29.2 34 8.6 22 5.6 4
59 - I am treated fairly at school. 38 9.5 170 42.7 121 30.4 39 9.8 30 7.5 0
60 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. 26 6.6 174 43.9 125 31.6 51 12.9 20 5.1 2
61 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. 39 9.8 132 33.2 120 30.2 65 16.4 41 10.3 1
62 - The community is proud of this school. 39 9.8 147 36.9 153 38.4 39 9.8 20 5.0 0
63 - Drug use is common among teenagers in this community. 112 28.1 119 29.9 130 32.7 27 6.8 10 2.5 0
64 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. 46 11.6 188 47.6 139 35.2 14 3.5 8 2.0 3
65 - My teachers think I can learn. 75 18.9 204 51.4 93 23.4 13 3.3 12 3.0 1
66 - My teachers are good teachers. 44 11.1 163 41.2 140 35.4 32 8.1 17 4.3 2
67 - Students at my school are friendly. 24 6.0 133 33.5 167 42.1 46 11.6 27 6.8 1
68 - My family believes that I can do well in school. 189 47.7 151 38.1 41 10.4 10 2.5 5 1.3 2
69 - I would attend a different school if I could. 63 15.9 70 17.6 119 30.0 95 23.9 50 12.6 1
70 - Teachers treat me with respect. 43 10.9 178 44.9 126 31.8 34 8.6 15 3.8 2
71 - My teachers expect very good work from me. 59 14.9 188 47.4 121 30.5 16 4.0 13 3.3 1
72 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. 20 5.0 70 17.6 155 39.0 78 19.6 74 18.6 1
73 - The classes at my school are academically rigorous and challenging. 21 5.3 107 27.0 196 49.4 49 12.3 24 6.0 1
74 - A guidance counselor has assisted me in creating a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. 30 7.6 103 26.0 128 32.3 81 20.5 54 13.6 2
75 - Career-Technical education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 17 4.3 111 28.0 217 54.8 31 7.8 20 5.1 2
76 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. 22 5.6 101 25.6 138 34.9 78 19.7 56 14.2 3
77 - Most of my teachers respond to disruptive students quickly and effectively. 27 6.8 109 27.5 164 41.4 63 15.9 33 8.3 2
78 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. 51 12.8 168 42.3 131 33.0 33 8.3 14 3.5 1
79 - Clear rules regarding behavior have been established in most of my classes. 52 13.1 157 39.6 133 33.6 32 8.1 22 5.6 2

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