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

Please select your Grade Level
mid_grade Frequency Percent
6 132 31.81
7 150 36.14
8 133 32.05

What is your sex?
mid1 Frequency Percent
MALE 207 49.88
FEMALE 208 50.12

Which best describes you?
mid2 Frequency Percent
White (not Hispanic) 385 92.77
African American (not Hispanic) 7 1.69
Asian 2 0.48
American Indian 10 2.41
Hispanic 11 2.65

Is there usually an adult
at home or wherever you
go right after school?
mid3 Frequency Percent
No 86 20.82
Yes 327 79.18

Frequency Missing = 2


How many days of school did you miss
last month?
mid4 Frequency Percent
NONE 179 43.13
1 OR 2 DAYS 170 40.96
3 OR 4 DAYS 49 11.81
5 TO 10 DAYS 12 2.89
MORE THAN 10 DAYS 5 1.20

How many hours of television do you
usually watch each day?
mid5 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 144 35.12
TWO HRS. 123 30.00
THREE HRS. 69 16.83
FOUR HRS. 39 9.51
FIVE HRS. 11 2.68
SIX + HRS. 24 5.85

Frequency Missing = 5


How many hours a day do you spend
playing on the computer or with video
games?
mid6 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 236 57.28
TWO HRS. 66 16.02
THREE HRS. 41 9.95
FOUR HRS. 27 6.55
FIVE HRS. 10 2.43
SIX + HRS. 32 7.77

Frequency Missing = 3


Which of the following best
describes your grades so far
in school?
mid7 Frequency Percent
A 90 21.69
A & B 152 36.63
B 42 10.12
B & C 83 20.00
C 16 3.86
C & D 23 5.54
D 3 0.72
BELOW D 6 1.45

How much time do you usually spend
on homework each day?
mid8 Frequency Percent
NONE ASSIGNED 26 6.28
DON T DO IT 5 1.21
1/2 HR. OR LESS 136 32.85
ONE HOUR 153 36.96
TWO HOURS 70 16.91
MORE THAN 2 HRS 24 5.80

Frequency Missing = 1


How often does someone at home help you with
your homework?
mid9 Frequency Percent
Almost Every Day 155 37.35
Once or twice a week 84 20.24
Once or twice a month 26 6.27
Never or hardly ever 138 33.25
I do not have homework 12 2.89

Talk with one of your parents about
your experiences in school.
mid10 Frequency Percent
Not at all 32 7.71
Rarely 99 23.86
Occasionally 161 38.80
Regularly 123 29.64

Talk with one of your parents about
your plans for high school.
mid11 Frequency Percent
Not at all 123 29.64
Rarely 98 23.61
Occasionally 144 34.70
Regularly 50 12.05

Talk with one of your parents about
your plans for after high school.
mid12 Frequency Percent
Not at all 57 13.73
Rarely 94 22.65
Occasionally 156 37.59
Regularly 108 26.02

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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Mid Level Students (6-8)
Frequency Distribution Report
DEXTER R-XI 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 70 16.9 102 24.6 99 23.9 113 27.2 31 7.5 0
14 - My teachers place students in small groups 93 22.4 105 25.3 157 37.8 49 11.8 11 2.7 0
15 - I am asked to use pictures, graphs, maps, or charts to present my information 33 8.0 53 12.8 118 28.5 177 42.8 33 8.0 1
16 - I am asked to summarize new material 35 8.5 79 19.1 109 26.4 131 31.7 59 14.3 2
17 - I am asked to revise or correct errors in my work 128 30.8 115 27.7 103 24.8 61 14.7 8 1.9 0
18 - I am asked to Identify similarities and differences 56 13.6 109 26.4 146 35.4 80 19.4 22 5.3 2
19 - I am given opportunities to work on my own long-term projects 68 16.5 110 26.6 116 28.1 78 18.9 41 9.9 2
20 - I am asked to relate what I already know to new material 82 20.0 131 32.0 95 23.2 66 16.1 36 8.8 5
21 - I am given opportunities to present what I have learned to other students 38 9.2 66 16.0 126 30.5 120 29.1 63 15.3 2
22 - My graded assignments are returned to me before I am tested on the information 222 53.8 87 21.1 45 10.9 38 9.2 21 5.1 2
23 - Teachers enforce the rules fairly 217 52.9 91 22.2 48 11.7 28 6.8 26 6.3 5

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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Mid Level Students (6-8)
Frequency Distribution Report
DEXTER R-XI 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 51 12.4 118 28.6 157 38.1 46 11.2 40 9.7 3
25 - My teachers let me know when I am doing a good job 135 32.7 181 43.8 69 16.7 18 4.4 10 2.4 2
26 - During our classes we stay focused on learning and don’t waste time 90 22.0 129 31.5 141 34.5 33 8.1 16 3.9 6
27 - Being successful in school today will help me in my future 315 76.5 66 16.0 20 4.9 5 1.2 6 1.5 3
28 - Differences among students and their families are respected in this school 106 25.7 128 31.1 106 25.7 44 10.7 28 6.8 3
29 - I can do well in school 271 65.6 100 24.2 33 8.0 4 1.0 5 1.2 2
30 - I learn a lot in this school 208 50.6 141 34.3 48 11.7 7 1.7 7 1.7 4
31 - I like reading 148 36.0 93 22.6 87 21.2 35 8.5 48 11.7 4
32 - There are students from my school that belong to street gangs 28 6.8 30 7.3 86 20.9 84 20.4 184 44.7 3
33 - My teachers help me understand my mistakes on assignments 181 43.8 148 35.8 58 14.0 19 4.6 7 1.7 2
34 - Most of my teachers tell me how I am doing in their class. 114 27.7 165 40.0 104 25.2 21 5.1 8 1.9 3
35 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school 110 26.8 140 34.1 87 21.2 43 10.5 31 7.5 4
36 - Teachers in my school really care about me 120 29.3 128 31.3 112 27.4 24 5.9 25 6.1 6
37 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn 176 42.9 155 37.8 58 14.1 14 3.4 7 1.7 5
38 - Our classes are often interrupted 33 8.0 53 12.9 142 34.5 128 31.1 55 13.4 4
39 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand 135 32.8 153 37.2 72 17.5 34 8.3 17 4.1 4
40 - Most of my teachers are well prepared when class starts 182 44.4 148 36.1 61 14.9 12 2.9 7 1.7 5
41 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed 213 51.8 124 30.2 49 11.9 12 2.9 13 3.2 4
42 - My teachers want me to share my ideas in class 62 15.1 118 28.7 149 36.3 52 12.7 30 7.3 4
43 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 116 28.3 130 31.7 108 26.3 22 5.4 34 8.3 5
44 - I feel safe at school 165 40.0 144 34.9 65 15.7 15 3.6 24 5.8 2
45 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn 270 65.2 108 26.1 23 5.6 3 0.7 10 2.4 1
46 - Most kids around here drink alcohol a lot 24 5.8 37 9.0 75 18.2 99 24.1 176 42.8 4
47 - I like going to this school 168 40.6 93 22.5 78 18.8 30 7.2 45 10.9 1
48 - This community is a good place to grow up 166 40.3 119 28.9 82 19.9 19 4.6 26 6.3 3
49 - I am treated fairly at school 154 37.4 140 34.0 65 15.8 29 7.0 24 5.8 3
50 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help 195 47.3 136 33.0 48 11.7 15 3.6 18 4.4 3
51 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school 151 36.5 129 31.2 81 19.6 28 6.8 25 6.0 1
52 - The community is proud of this school 164 39.9 147 35.8 78 19.0 6 1.5 16 3.9 4
53 - Drug use is common among kids in this community. 29 7.0 30 7.3 76 18.4 108 26.2 169 41.0 3
54 - My teachers think I can learn 267 64.8 107 26.0 32 7.8 2 0.5 4 1.0 3
55 - My teachers are good teachers 228 55.2 116 28.1 49 11.9 9 2.2 11 2.7 2
56 - Students at my school are friendly 94 22.7 134 32.3 123 29.6 34 8.2 30 7.2 0
57 - My family believes that I can do well in school 317 76.4 72 17.3 20 4.8 5 1.2 1 0.2 0
58 - Teachers treat me with respect 195 47.0 127 30.6 57 13.7 16 3.9 20 4.8 0
59 - My teachers expect very good work from me 237 57.4 127 30.8 38 9.2 5 1.2 6 1.5 2
60 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school 145 35.0 127 30.7 72 17.4 28 6.8 42 10.1 1
61 - I have been encouraged to think about career or educational goals at school 199 48.1 117 28.3 66 15.9 16 3.9 16 3.9 1
62 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor 203 48.9 125 30.1 48 11.6 15 3.6 24 5.8 0
63 - My counselor makes visits to my classroom. 69 16.6 82 19.8 138 33.3 64 15.4 62 14.9 0
64 - Clear rules regarding behavior have been established in most of my classes. 205 49.5 131 31.6 49 11.8 17 4.1 12 2.9 1
65 - Most of my teachers respond to disruptive students quickly and effectively. 171 41.2 134 32.3 64 15.4 21 5.1 25 6.0 0

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