Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Mid Level Students (6-8)
Frequency Distribution Report
LAWSON R-XIV School District

Please select your Grade Level
mid_grade Frequency Percent
6 111 36.51
7 90 29.61
8 103 33.88

What is your sex?
mid1 Frequency Percent
MALE 174 57.24
FEMALE 130 42.76

Which best describes you?
mid2 Frequency Percent
White (not Hispanic) 282 93.38
African American (not Hispanic) 3 0.99
Asian 2 0.66
American Indian 13 4.30
Hispanic 2 0.66

Frequency Missing = 2


Is there usually an adult
at home or wherever you
go right after school?
mid3 Frequency Percent
No 83 27.48
Yes 219 72.52

Frequency Missing = 2


How many days of school did you miss
last month?
mid4 Frequency Percent
NONE 177 58.61
1 OR 2 DAYS 92 30.46
3 OR 4 DAYS 19 6.29
5 TO 10 DAYS 11 3.64
MORE THAN 10 DAYS 3 0.99

Frequency Missing = 2


How many hours of television do you
usually watch each day?
mid5 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 83 27.39
TWO HRS. 77 25.41
THREE HRS. 70 23.10
FOUR HRS. 37 12.21
FIVE HRS. 20 6.60
SIX + HRS. 16 5.28

Frequency Missing = 1


How many hours a day do you spend
playing on the computer or with video
games?
mid6 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 165 54.82
TWO HRS. 65 21.59
THREE HRS. 27 8.97
FOUR HRS. 18 5.98
FIVE HRS. 14 4.65
SIX + HRS. 12 3.99

Frequency Missing = 3


Which of the following best
describes your grades so far
in school?
mid7 Frequency Percent
A 121 40.20
A & B 91 30.23
B 24 7.97
B & C 41 13.62
C 8 2.66
C & D 11 3.65
D 2 0.66
BELOW D 3 1.00

Frequency Missing = 3


How much time do you usually spend
on homework each day?
mid8 Frequency Percent
NONE ASSIGNED 15 4.93
DON T DO IT 15 4.93
1/2 HR. OR LESS 112 36.84
ONE HOUR 120 39.47
TWO HOURS 26 8.55
MORE THAN 2 HRS 16 5.26

How often does someone at home help you with
your homework?
mid9 Frequency Percent
Almost Every Day 98 32.56
Once or twice a week 62 20.60
Once or twice a month 34 11.30
Never or hardly ever 100 33.22
I do not have homework 7 2.33

Frequency Missing = 3


Talk with one of your parents about
your experiences in school.
mid10 Frequency Percent
Not at all 24 7.89
Rarely 72 23.68
Occasionally 112 36.84
Regularly 96 31.58

Talk with one of your parents about
your plans for high school.
mid11 Frequency Percent
Not at all 70 23.03
Rarely 107 35.20
Occasionally 91 29.93
Regularly 36 11.84

Talk with one of your parents about
your plans for after high school.
mid12 Frequency Percent
Not at all 56 18.42
Rarely 73 24.01
Occasionally 105 34.54
Regularly 70 23.03

Data Collected in Fall, 2007
Tables Generated January 09, 2008

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Mid Level Students (6-8)
Frequency Distribution Report
LAWSON R-XIV 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 48 15.8 122 40.1 90 29.6 42 13.8 2 0.7 0
14 - My teachers place students in small groups 14 4.6 56 18.4 163 53.6 68 22.4 3 1.0 0
15 - I am asked to use pictures, graphs, maps, or charts to present my information 24 7.9 50 16.4 123 40.5 94 30.9 13 4.3 0
16 - I am asked to summarize new material 22 7.3 55 18.2 109 36.1 90 29.8 26 8.6 2
17 - I am asked to revise or correct errors in my work 41 13.6 99 32.9 94 31.2 57 18.9 10 3.3 3
18 - I am asked to Identify similarities and differences 25 8.4 89 30.1 116 39.2 54 18.2 12 4.1 8
19 - I am given opportunities to work on my own long-term projects 50 16.6 94 31.2 88 29.2 60 19.9 9 3.0 3
20 - I am asked to relate what I already know to new material 31 10.2 84 27.7 109 36.0 70 23.1 9 3.0 1
21 - I am given opportunities to present what I have learned to other students 25 8.3 62 20.6 119 39.5 80 26.6 15 5.0 3
22 - My graded assignments are returned to me before I am tested on the information 142 47.2 86 28.6 45 15.0 20 6.6 8 2.7 3
23 - Teachers enforce the rules fairly 137 45.5 83 27.6 45 15.0 30 10.0 6 2.0 3

Data Collected in Fall, 2007
Tables Generated January 09, 2008

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Mid Level Students (6-8)
Frequency Distribution Report
LAWSON R-XIV 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 26 8.6 109 36.0 121 39.9 24 7.9 23 7.6 1
25 - My teachers let me know when I am doing a good job 80 26.5 138 45.7 58 19.2 16 5.3 10 3.3 2
26 - During our classes we stay focused on learning and don’t waste time 33 10.9 107 35.4 109 36.1 48 15.9 5 1.7 2
27 - Being successful in school today will help me in my future 198 66.0 73 24.3 22 7.3 3 1.0 4 1.3 4
28 - Differences among students and their families are respected in this school 76 25.2 96 31.8 90 29.8 26 8.6 14 4.6 2
29 - I can do well in school 173 57.3 99 32.8 27 8.9 1 0.3 2 0.7 2
30 - I learn a lot in this school 152 50.3 101 33.4 43 14.2 3 1.0 3 1.0 2
31 - I like reading 63 20.9 67 22.2 72 23.8 49 16.2 51 16.9 2
32 - There are students from my school that belong to street gangs 26 8.6 30 9.9 73 24.1 63 20.8 111 36.6 1
33 - My teachers help me understand my mistakes on assignments 71 23.6 134 44.5 66 21.9 21 7.0 9 3.0 3
34 - Most of my teachers tell me how I am doing in their class. 83 27.4 139 45.9 66 21.8 13 4.3 2 0.7 1
35 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school 80 26.4 112 37.0 72 23.8 26 8.6 13 4.3 1
36 - Teachers in my school really care about me 70 23.2 114 37.7 74 24.5 30 9.9 14 4.6 2
37 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn 77 25.5 142 47.0 66 21.9 14 4.6 3 1.0 2
38 - Our classes are often interrupted 30 10.0 60 19.9 110 36.5 87 28.9 14 4.7 3
39 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand 64 21.3 113 37.7 73 24.3 35 11.7 15 5.0 4
40 - Most of my teachers are well prepared when class starts 101 33.4 140 46.4 50 16.6 4 1.3 7 2.3 2
41 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed 157 51.8 93 30.7 41 13.5 7 2.3 5 1.7 1
42 - My teachers want me to share my ideas in class 48 15.9 106 35.1 110 36.4 26 8.6 12 4.0 2
43 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 65 21.5 129 42.6 77 25.4 15 5.0 17 5.6 1
44 - I feel safe at school 122 40.3 103 34.0 54 17.8 13 4.3 11 3.6 1
45 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn 199 65.9 79 26.2 20 6.6 3 1.0 1 0.3 2
46 - Most kids around here drink alcohol a lot 21 6.9 28 9.2 86 28.4 73 24.1 95 31.4 1
47 - I like going to this school 128 42.7 87 29.0 53 17.7 19 6.3 13 4.3 4
48 - This community is a good place to grow up 157 52.0 87 28.8 42 13.9 12 4.0 4 1.3 2
49 - I am treated fairly at school 105 35.0 99 33.0 56 18.7 27 9.0 13 4.3 4
50 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help 119 39.3 104 34.3 62 20.5 11 3.6 7 2.3 1
51 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school 100 33.2 125 41.5 44 14.6 23 7.6 9 3.0 3
52 - The community is proud of this school 178 59.1 76 25.2 42 14.0 1 0.3 4 1.3 3
53 - Drug use is common among kids in this community. 18 6.0 29 9.7 71 23.7 79 26.3 103 34.3 4
54 - My teachers think I can learn 167 54.9 101 33.2 30 9.9 2 0.7 4 1.3 0
55 - My teachers are good teachers 131 43.2 114 37.6 45 14.9 10 3.3 3 1.0 1
56 - Students at my school are friendly 59 19.4 114 37.5 96 31.6 20 6.6 15 4.9 0
57 - My family believes that I can do well in school 216 71.3 67 22.1 15 5.0 2 0.7 3 1.0 1
58 - Teachers treat me with respect 122 40.4 111 36.8 47 15.6 13 4.3 9 3.0 2
59 - My teachers expect very good work from me 124 40.9 139 45.9 33 10.9 4 1.3 3 1.0 1
60 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school 92 30.3 109 35.9 63 20.7 29 9.5 11 3.6 0
61 - I have been encouraged to think about career or educational goals at school 135 44.4 115 37.8 48 15.8 3 1.0 3 1.0 0
62 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor 105 34.5 102 33.6 48 15.8 30 9.9 19 6.3 0
63 - My counselor makes visits to my classroom. 23 7.6 45 14.9 93 30.7 81 26.7 61 20.1 1
64 - Clear rules regarding behavior have been established in most of my classes. 109 36.0 119 39.3 64 21.1 8 2.6 3 1.0 1
65 - Most of my teachers respond to disruptive students quickly and effectively. 90 29.8 106 35.1 72 23.8 22 7.3 12 4.0 2

Data Collected in Fall, 2007
Tables Generated January 09, 2008