Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Mid Level Students (6-8)
Frequency Distribution Report
VALLEY PARK MIDDLE, VALLEY PARK School District

Please select your Grade Level
mid_grade Frequency Percent
6 69 38.33
7 61 33.89
8 50 27.78

What is your sex?
mid1 Frequency Percent
MALE 82 45.81
FEMALE 97 54.19

Frequency Missing = 1


Which best describes you?
mid2 Frequency Percent
White (not Hispanic) 112 62.92
African American (not Hispanic) 42 23.60
Asian 10 5.62
American Indian 2 1.12
Hispanic 12 6.74

Frequency Missing = 2


Is there usually an adult
at home or wherever you
go right after school?
mid3 Frequency Percent
No 51 28.49
Yes 128 71.51

Frequency Missing = 1


How many days of school did you miss
last month?
mid4 Frequency Percent
NONE 94 52.22
1 OR 2 DAYS 50 27.78
3 OR 4 DAYS 27 15.00
5 TO 10 DAYS 7 3.89
MORE THAN 10 DAYS 2 1.11

How many hours of television do you
usually watch each day?
mid5 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 39 21.79
TWO HRS. 47 26.26
THREE HRS. 40 22.35
FOUR HRS. 23 12.85
FIVE HRS. 14 7.82
SIX + HRS. 16 8.94

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 85 47.22
TWO HRS. 39 21.67
THREE HRS. 26 14.44
FOUR HRS. 10 5.56
FIVE HRS. 8 4.44
SIX + HRS. 12 6.67

Which of the following best
describes your grades so far
in school?
mid7 Frequency Percent
A 34 18.89
A & B 55 30.56
B 11 6.11
B & C 29 16.11
C 9 5.00
C & D 27 15.00
D 6 3.33
BELOW D 9 5.00

How much time do you usually spend
on homework each day?
mid8 Frequency Percent
NONE ASSIGNED 1 0.56
DON T DO IT 11 6.11
1/2 HR. OR LESS 41 22.78
ONE HOUR 70 38.89
TWO HOURS 37 20.56
MORE THAN 2 HRS 20 11.11

How often does someone at home help you with
your homework?
mid9 Frequency Percent
Almost Every Day 33 18.64
Once or twice a week 41 23.16
Once or twice a month 35 19.77
Never or hardly ever 66 37.29
I do not have homework 2 1.13

Frequency Missing = 3


Talk with one of your parents about
your experiences in school.
mid10 Frequency Percent
Not at all 16 8.89
Rarely 44 24.44
Occasionally 78 43.33
Regularly 42 23.33

Talk with one of your parents about
your plans for high school.
mid11 Frequency Percent
Not at all 59 32.96
Rarely 56 31.28
Occasionally 43 24.02
Regularly 21 11.73

Frequency Missing = 1


Talk with one of your parents about
your plans for after high school.
mid12 Frequency Percent
Not at all 37 20.67
Rarely 50 27.93
Occasionally 56 31.28
Regularly 36 20.11

Frequency Missing = 1


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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Mid Level Students (6-8)
Frequency Distribution Report
VALLEY PARK MIDDLE, VALLEY PARK 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 61 34.3 64 36.0 41 23.0 12 6.7 0 0.0 2
14 - My teachers place students in small groups 23 12.8 55 30.7 78 43.6 19 10.6 4 2.2 1
15 - I am asked to use pictures, graphs, maps, or charts to present my information 34 19.0 55 30.7 55 30.7 33 18.4 2 1.1 1
16 - I am asked to summarize new material 25 14.0 49 27.4 59 33.0 32 17.9 14 7.8 1
17 - I am asked to revise or correct errors in my work 66 37.3 38 21.5 47 26.6 22 12.4 4 2.3 3
18 - I am asked to Identify similarities and differences 36 20.2 53 29.8 53 29.8 30 16.9 6 3.4 2
19 - I am given opportunities to work on my own long-term projects 52 29.1 48 26.8 49 27.4 25 14.0 5 2.8 1
20 - I am asked to relate what I already know to new material 36 20.2 64 36.0 53 29.8 21 11.8 4 2.2 2
21 - I am given opportunities to present what I have learned to other students 32 18.0 41 23.0 47 26.4 45 25.3 13 7.3 2
22 - My graded assignments are returned to me before I am tested on the information 70 39.1 60 33.5 26 14.5 17 9.5 6 3.4 1
23 - Teachers enforce the rules fairly 69 39.0 47 26.6 29 16.4 23 13.0 9 5.1 3

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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Mid Level Students (6-8)
Frequency Distribution Report
VALLEY PARK MIDDLE, VALLEY PARK 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 14 7.9 50 28.1 74 41.6 20 11.2 20 11.2 2
25 - My teachers let me know when I am doing a good job 48 26.8 75 41.9 38 21.2 12 6.7 6 3.4 1
26 - During our classes we stay focused on learning and don’t waste time 20 11.3 44 24.9 85 48.0 20 11.3 8 4.5 3
27 - Being successful in school today will help me in my future 115 64.2 44 24.6 12 6.7 4 2.2 4 2.2 1
28 - Differences among students and their families are respected in this school 44 24.6 49 27.4 60 33.5 17 9.5 9 5.0 1
29 - I can do well in school 97 54.2 55 30.7 21 11.7 6 3.4 0 0.0 1
30 - I learn a lot in this school 80 45.2 54 30.5 31 17.5 10 5.6 2 1.1 3
31 - I like reading 59 33.0 43 24.0 42 23.5 17 9.5 18 10.1 1
32 - There are students from my school that belong to street gangs 19 10.6 24 13.4 48 26.8 43 24.0 45 25.1 1
33 - My teachers help me understand my mistakes on assignments = 60 33.5 64 35.8 39 21.8 12 6.7 4 2.2 1
34 - Most of my teachers tell me how I am doing in their class. 51 28.7 78 43.8 39 21.9 5 2.8 5 2.8 2
35 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school 45 25.3 53 29.8 58 32.6 13 7.3 9 5.1 2
36 - Teachers in my school really care about me 39 21.9 53 29.8 55 30.9 20 11.2 11 6.2 2
37 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn 53 29.8 71 39.9 39 21.9 12 6.7 3 1.7 2
38 - Our classes are often interrupted 21 11.9 45 25.4 64 36.2 37 20.9 10 5.6 3
39 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand 51 28.7 48 27.0 50 28.1 21 11.8 8 4.5 2
40 - Most of my teachers are well prepared when class starts 69 39.0 65 36.7 35 19.8 4 2.3 4 2.3 3
41 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed 80 45.5 55 31.3 24 13.6 12 6.8 5 2.8 4
42 - My teachers want me to share my ideas in class 40 22.6 59 33.3 57 32.2 17 9.6 4 2.3 3
43 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 35 19.8 52 29.4 57 32.2 20 11.3 13 7.3 3
44 - I feel safe at school 65 36.3 65 36.3 34 19.0 9 5.0 6 3.4 1
45 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn 92 51.4 67 37.4 12 6.7 4 2.2 4 2.2 1
46 - Most kids around here drink alcohol a lot 3 1.7 11 6.1 42 23.5 49 27.4 74 41.3 1
47 - I like going to this school 66 37.1 45 25.3 34 19.1 15 8.4 18 10.1 2
48 - This community is a good place to grow up 56 31.5 57 32.0 41 23.0 14 7.9 10 5.6 2
49 - I am treated fairly at school 48 26.8 59 33.0 45 25.1 16 8.9 11 6.1 1
50 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help 68 38.0 55 30.7 40 22.3 12 6.7 4 2.2 1
51 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school 59 33.0 48 26.8 46 25.7 13 7.3 13 7.3 1
52 - The community is proud of this school 50 27.9 74 41.3 42 23.5 10 5.6 3 1.7 1
53 - Drug use is common among kids in this community. 21 11.7 24 13.4 37 20.7 50 27.9 47 26.3 1
54 - My teachers think I can learn 107 59.4 48 26.7 22 12.2 2 1.1 1 0.6 0
55 - My teachers are good teachers 74 41.1 53 29.4 42 23.3 9 5.0 2 1.1 0
56 - Students at my school are friendly 28 15.6 57 31.8 70 39.1 10 5.6 14 7.8 1
57 - My family believes that I can do well in school 117 65.0 39 21.7 17 9.4 4 2.2 3 1.7 0
58 - Teachers treat me with respect 68 37.8 60 33.3 35 19.4 10 5.6 7 3.9 0
59 - My teachers expect very good work from me 86 47.8 57 31.7 27 15.0 6 3.3 4 2.2 0
60 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school 54 30.3 49 27.5 42 23.6 18 10.1 15 8.4 2
61 - I have been encouraged to think about career or educational goals at school 66 36.7 60 33.3 41 22.8 11 6.1 2 1.1 0
62 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor 79 43.9 39 21.7 39 21.7 8 4.4 15 8.3 0
63 - My counselor makes visits to my classroom. 91 50.6 50 27.8 25 13.9 8 4.4 6 3.3 0
64 - Clear rules regarding behavior have been established in most of my classes. 68 37.8 69 38.3 34 18.9 6 3.3 3 1.7 0
65 - Most of my teachers respond to disruptive students quickly and effectively. 57 31.7 57 31.7 39 21.7 15 8.3 12 6.7 0

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