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School District of Lancaster 2014-2015 Student Survey

Final Report

Prepared for School District of Lancaster

Prepared by Center for Opinion Research Franklin & Marshall College

August 2015

Franklin & Marshall College Floyd Institute for Public Policy


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Report Overview

This report provides information about the School District of Lancaster 2014-2015 student

survey. The student survey was developed by Franklin & Marshall College staff in

collaboration with District staff. The data from the student survey is used to evaluate a number

of district programs. Included in this report are the following:

1. Survey Methodology provides background information on the survey methodology,

including measures used, participants and sampling procedures, and survey procedures.

2. Summary Report this report was presented to the School District of Lancaster School

Board Committee of the Whole on August 11, 2015. It summarizes selected survey findings.

3. Marginal Frequency Reports these reports display the actual question wording, order,

and results. The reports list each individual question and the percentage of responses for

each response category. Responses to some questions may total slightly more or slightly

less than 100% due to rounding. Comparison data is presented for items asked in previous

years.

Three grade span reports (elementary, middle, and high) are provided, along with building-

level reports. Because Buehrle Alternative School and Phoenix Academy serve both middle

and high school students, separate middle and high school reports are provided for these

buildings. Because Martin School serves both elementary and middle school students,

separate elementary and middle school reports are provided for Martin.


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Survey Methodology

Measures and Instrumentation

Academic Aspirations. Questions designed to measure academic aspiration were developed by Center for Opinion Research staff. Five of the questions are required for the GEAR UP programs performance reporting. These items are asked of students grades 6 through 12. In addition to reporting for the GEAR UP program, these measures are used in evaluation reports for 21st CCLC Extended Day Program. Academic Self-Efficacy. The Morgan-Jinks Student Efficacy Scale (MJSES) assesses academic self-efficacy. It includes a series of questions regarding students perceptions of their academic performance, ability to succeed in school assignments, and attitudes toward school. The MJSES was developed to gain information about students efficacy beliefs and the role these beliefs may play in academic achievement. There are three subscales in this measure: 1) talent, 2) context, and 3) effort. The measure consists of thirty items and uses a 4-point scale (1=really agree to 4=really disagree). This instrument was administered to students ranging in age from 7 to 18. There is an overall reliability coefficient of .82, with subscale alphas of .78 for talent, .70 for context, and .66 for effort. 1 These items are asked of students grades 3 through 12, and are used in evaluation reports for the GEAR UP, 21st CCLC, and WIB programs.

Career Self-Efficacy. Students career-self efficacy is measured using the Missouri Guidance Competency Evaluation Survey (MGCES). 2 The MGCES was designed to assess the impact of guidance curriculum activities. The survey measures three areas of competency: 1) career planning and exploration, 2) knowledge of self and others, and 3) educational and vocational development. The MGCES is based on Banduras self-efficacy construct. Students are asked to state how confident they are in their ability to perform task-specific skills using a 7-point Likert scale (1=very low to 7=very high). The measure was designed for administration prior to a guidance curriculum activity and following such an activity, suggesting it is sensitive enough to detect change over time. Forms are available for grades 6-9 and 10-12. Gysbers et al. found the MGCES to have high strong internal consistency estimates (Theta r2) ranging from .71 to .87. For the purposes of the SDoL student survey, we have elected to omit the Knowledge of Self and Others subscale. These items are asked of students grades 6 through 12. These measures are used in evaluation reports for the GEAR UP and WIB programs. Drug & Alcohol Use. The Pennsylvania Youth Survey (PAYS) is a survey of secondary public school students on their behavior, attitudes, and knowledge concerning alcohol, tobacco, other drugs, and violence. It is administered every two years to students in grades 6, 8, 10, and 12. The full questionnaire consists of over 200 items. For our purposes, we have elected to use four items about alcohol and marijuana use, two items about age of onset of alcohol and marijuana use, and four items that measure tobacco use. Drug and alcohol items are asked of students grades 6 through 12. 3 These measures are used in evaluation reports for the SLC program.

1 Morgan, V. & Jinks, J. (1999). Childrens perceived academic self-efficacy: An Inventory Scale. The Clearing House, 72 (4), 224-230. 2 Gysbers, N.C., Multon, K.D., Lapan, R.T., & Lukin, L. (1992). Missouri Comprehensive Guidance Survey. Jefferson City: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. 3 Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency, Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs, Pennsylvania Department of Education (2013). Pennsylvania Youth Survey Report.


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Bullying & Violence. Items from the Pennsylvania Youth Survey (PAYS) are also used to assess exposure to violence on school property. We included four items which measure frequency of threatened and actual attacks on school property over the last 12 months. We also included items related to cyberbullying. These items are asked of students grades 6 through 12. Emergency Management. Two questions designed to measure awareness of emergency management procedures at school were developed by Center staff. These questions are asked of students grades 3 through 12 and will be used to evaluate the REMS program. Food Services. Questions designed to measure satisfaction with school lunch services were developed by Center staff. These questions are asked of students in grades 6 through 12. Hidden Delinquency. Hidden delinquency will be measured using a 10-item, additive scale developed for the 1995 National Longitudinal Survey of Adolescent Health (Add Health).4 The Add Health survey was administered to a nationally representative sample of more than 20,000 adolescents in grades 7 through 12. Students self-report frequency of involvement in delinquent activities during the past year on a four-point scale from never (0) to five or more times (3). This scale has a Cronbachs alpha reliability coefficient of .84. These items are asked of students grades 6 through 12. These measures can be used in evaluation reports for the 21st CCLC and SLC programs. Peer Academic Climate. McInerneys Facilitating Conditions Questionnaire (FCQ) was designed to examine how external factors in students social environment may impact academic behavior and achievement. The FCQ was administered to students in grades 5-12. For the purposes of the student survey, we have chosen to use items measuring peer academic climate. These items have a reliability coefficient of .68 to .74.5 These items are asked of students grades 6 through 12. These measures can be used in evaluation reports for the SLC program. Perceptions of Police. Questions designed to measure perception of, confidence in, and comfort with police officers were developed by Center staff. These questions were originally designed for the Lancaster City Polices TEAM Program Evaluation conducted by the Center in 2003. These items are asked of students grades 3 through 12. These measures can be used in evaluating the impact of the School Resource Officers. School Climate. Questions designed to measure school climate were developed by Center staff. Many of these questions were adopted and modified from questions asked of parents and community members in the SDoL Culture/Climate Survey conducted in 2005 by the Center. These items are asked of students grades 3 through 12, and are used to assess overall climate in the district.

4 Demuth, S. & Brown, S. L. (2004). Family structure, family processes, and adolescent delinquency: The significance of parental absence versus parental gender. Journal of Research in Crime and Delinquency, 41 (1), 58-81. 5 McInerney, D.M., Dowson, M., & Yeung, A.S. (2005). Facilitating conditions for school motivation: Construct Validity and Applicability. Educational and Psychological Measurement, 65 (6), 1046-1066.


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Social & Emotional Development. The Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) consists of 25 items which relate to specific attributes and is designed to identify social-emotional delays in children. Each statement is rated on a three-point scale (0=not true, 1=somewhat true, or 2=certainly true). The 25 items are divided into five subscales: 1) conduct problems; 2) emotional symptoms; 3) hyperactivity; 4) peer problems; and 5) prosocial behavior. Subscales contain five items each. Three versions of this measure exist: the self-report form for ages 11-17, the parent or teacher form for ages 4-10, and the parent or teacher form for ages 11-17. This measure has high to strong test-retest reliability, an internal consistency coefficient of .61 to .82, and moderate predictive validity. 6 These items are asked of students grades 6 through 12. Use of Mobile Devices. These questions were developed by the SDoL and ask whether or not a student uses an iPad, tablet computer, or e-reader at home. Small Learning Community Choice. These questions were developed by the SDoL and Center staff. High school students are asked about the factors that influenced their choice of SLC.

Participants

The student survey is administered to all district students in grades 3 through 12. In order for a student to participate, the students parent or guardian must provide passive consent. That is, if parents do not wish for their child to participate, they must sign and return the survey opt-out form to the district. A notification is mailed to parents at least one month prior to survey administration summarizing the survey and detailing parental rights to opt their child out of participation.

Procedures

The survey is administered each spring to students during a designated time period. Center staff coordinates with district administration to determine the surveys administration period. Each classroom teacher is provided an administration packet containing an instruction sheet, class roster, and accompanying survey packets. Questionnaires are printed by Scantron. Once the school district has provided the student data file, Scantron overprints the questionnaires with student school identification number. The students name appears on the front page of the survey packet for teacher distribution purposes. Once surveys have been distributed, this perforated front page can be removed by the student so that all responses remain confidential.

Forms There are three separate forms of the student survey for each of the three grade spans elementary, middle, and high school. The Center coordinated with district personnel to develop forms that are age-appropriate, taking into consideration developmentally appropriate language and reading levels.

6 Goodman, R., Meltzer, H., & Bailey, V. (1998). The Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire: A pilot study on the validity of the self-report version. European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and Allied Disciplines, 7, 125-130.

2014-2015 Student Survey Overview Franklin & Marshall College Berwood Yost and Kelly Frey, August 2015

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Overview The Center for Opinion Research at Franklin & Marshall College administered a survey to School District of Lancaster students between May 4 and May 8, 2015. All students in grades 3 through 12 were eligible to participate. This was a paper survey distributed in the classroom. The survey response rate was 85 percent; this represents the number of completed surveys divided by the total number of students who received a survey (6,345 out of 7,503 students). This summary presents district-level findings on school climate, academic aspirations, drug and alcohol use, bullying and violence, and cyberbullying. School-level results are included in the full report. Data from the previous years survey is also presented to identify changes in attitudes and behaviors that have taken place between school years. The survey was designed to help the district evaluate several programs, including 21st Century Community Learning Centers, GEAR UP, and Title I. Student survey data related to these programs will be included in individual evaluation reports as they are developed. School Climate The survey asks a series of questions about school climate, including items related to student safety, the learning environment, student conduct, and student-teacher relationships. Responses to these items tend to differ by grade span, with elementary students being more positive than secondary students (see table below). Elementary and middle school students perceptions of student conduct declined compared to last year. High school students improved on several school climate measures since last year, including perceptions of safety and student conduct.

Elementary Middle High(N=2353) (N=1931) (N=2061)

Ifeelsafeatthisschool. 89%(89%) 84%(85%) 85%(82%)Ifeelsafegoingtoandfromschool. 88%(87%) 85%(84%) 85%(84%)Ilikemyschool. 82%(83%) 72%(71%) 74%(72%)Ilikemyteachers. 91%(90%) 77%(77%) 78%(79%)Mostteachersmakelearninginteresting. 82%(84%) 63%(61%) 55%(54%)Thisschoolisalwaysgettingbetter. 66%(67%) 45%(48%) 49%(44%)Studentsgetalongwellwitheachother. 52%(53%) 38%(42%) 55%(51%)Studentsgetalongwellwithteachers. 67%(70%) 41%(44%) 56%(51%)Studentsinthisschoolreallylistentoteachers. 47%(51%) 27%(28%) 37%(36%)Thereisateacherorsomeotheradultatthisschoolwho

...reallycaresaboutme. 89%(90%) 81%(84%) 80%(78%)...careswhenIamnothere. 72%(74%) 61%(63%) 68%(68%)

...listenstomewhenIhavesomethingtosay. 87%(88%) 79%(81%) 81%(80%)...tellsmewhenIdoagoodjob. 94%(94%) 87%(86%) 85%(83%)

...alwayswantsmetodomybest. 97%(97%) 91%(92%) 88%(87%)...believesthatIwillbeasuccess. 91%(91%) 86%(87%) 86%(82%)

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Percent"Agree" ("ReallyAgree"and"KindofAgree")Spring2015StudentSurveySchoolClimatebyGradeSpan

StudentSafety

LearningEnvironment

StudentTeacherRelationships

StudentConduct


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Academic Aspirations Educational aspirations are another of the surveys key indicators. A majority of students at every grade level want to pursue postsecondary education. Compared to last year, aspirations are statistically unchanged among students at all grade spans (see table below).

Elementary Middle High(N=2353) (N=1931) (N=2061)

Completehighschool 20%(19%) 12%(14%) 14%(13%)Attendvocationalortechschool 6%(5%) 3%(4%) 6%(5%)

Attend2yearcollege 16%(16%) 21%(21%) 19%(20%)Attend4yearcollege 22%(21%) 33%(32%) 39%(38%)

Attend4yearcollegeplusgrad 36%(38%) 31%(29%) 22%(24%)Veryimportant 88%(89%) 81%(81%) 72%(73%)

Somewhatimportant 9%(8%) 15%(14%) 20%(19%)Notveryimportant 2%(2%) 3%(3%) 5%(4%)Notimportantatall 2%(1%) 1%(2%) 3%(4%)

Veryimportant 91%(90%) 85%(84%) 81%(79%)Somewhatimportant 6%(7%) 11%(12%) 14%(14%)Notveryimportant 2%(2%) 3%(3%) 3%(3%)Notimportantatall 1%(1%) 1%(2%) 2%(4%)

Veryimportant 89%(91%) 83%(84%) 80%(80%)Somewhatimportant 8%(6%) 13%(11%) 14%(13%)Notveryimportant 1%(2%) 2%(3%) 3%(4%)Notimportantatall 2%(1%) 1%(2%) 3%(4%)

Spring2015StudentSurveyAcademicAspirationsbyGradeSpan

ValuesinparenthesesrepresentSpring2014surveyresults.

Howfarinschooldoyouwanttogo?Doyouwantto

HowimportantdoYOUbelievegettingacollegeeducationistoyourfuturesuccess?

HowimportantwouldyourPARENT/GUARDIANsaygettingacollegeeducationistoyourfuturesuccess?HowimportantwouldyourTEACHERSsaygettingacollegeeducationistoyourfuturesuccess?

More female (65%) than male (56%) students want to attend a four-year college or higher. This gap persists among African-American females (71%) and males (60%), Caucasian females (70%) and males (58%), Asian females (66%) and males (54%), and among Hispanic females (61%) and males (54%). Nearly two in three African-American (65%) and Caucasian (64%) students want to attend a four-year college or higher, and slightly fewer Asian (60%) and Hispanic (58%) students want to do so. Most 9th (83%), 10th (80%), 11th (82%) and 12th (74%) grade students want to attend a two-year college, four-year college, or higher. These results parallel findings in previous years surveys.


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Drug & Alcohol Use Secondary students were asked about alcohol, marijuana, and cigarette use during the previous 30 days. Compared to last year, recent use of all three substances decreased among both middle and high school students (see table below). Compared to statewide findings from the Pennsylvania Youth Survey, SDoL secondary students overall are slightly less likely to use alcohol and cigarettes, but slightly more likely to use marijuana than students statewide.

Middle HighAllSecondaryCombined 2013Statewide

(N=1931) (N=2061) (N=3992) (Grades6,8,10,12)

13%(15%) 26%(28%) 19%(21%) 20%

7%(9%) 18%(22%) 12%(15%) 10%

3%(5%) 9%(12%) 6%(8%) 8%

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Spring2015StudentSurvey30DayDrug&AlcoholUsebyGradeSpan

(WithComparisonPAYouthSurveyStatewideDataPresented)

Onhowmanyoccasions(ifany)haveyou

Hadbeer,wine,orhardliquorduringthepast30days?

Usedmarijuanaduringthepast30days?

Howfrequentlyhaveyousmokedcigarettesduringthepast30days?

Percent"Oneormoretimes"

Significantly more males than females report recent marijuana use (15% and 10%, respectively) and cigarette use (8% and 4%, respectively). Among all secondary students, nearly one in ten (9%) used both alcohol and marijuana in the past 30 days, while nearly four in five (78%) used neither. Questions about the age at first use of alcohol and marijuana reveal that some students are experimenting with alcohol and marijuana at age 12 or younger. Students who use alcohol, marijuana, or both substances have significantly lower ratings of the school climate than students who use neither substance. Students who use both substances are significantly less likely to want to attend a four-year college or higher (46%) than those who use one or neither substance (58% and 66%, respectively). Bullying & Violence Secondary students were asked about their exposure to bullying and violence in and around school. Little has changed from the previous year among middle school students; however, at the high school, significantly fewer students report being threatened or attacked at school (see table below). Compared to secondary students in the rest of the state, SDoL students experience more bullying and violence.

Middle HighAllSecondaryCombined

2013Statewide

(N=1931) (N=2061) (N=3992) (Grades6,8,10,12)

Inthepast12months,howoftenhaveyouBeenthreatenedtobehitorbeatenuponschoolproperty? 31%(29%) 18%(21%) 25%(26%) 19%

Beenattackedandhitbysomeone,orbeatenup,onschoolproperty? 16%(15%) 11%(13%) 13%(14%) 7%

Beenthreatenedbysomeonewithaweapononschoolproperty? 8%(9%) 8%(11%) 8%(10%) 3%

Beenattackedbysomeonewithaweapononschoolproperty? 6%(6%) 7%(10%) 6%(8%) 1%

Spring2015StudentSurveyBullying&ViolencebyGradeSpan

(WithComparisonPAYouthSurveyStatewideDataPresented)


Percent"Oneormoretimes"

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Male students are significantly more likely than females to have been bullied and attacked on school property. Not surprisingly, students who experience bullying and violence have lower ratings of the school climate than those who do not experience bullying. Cyberbullying Questions about cyberbullying were asked of secondary students. Compared to last year, little has changed among both middle and high school students (see table below).

Middle High(N=1931) (N=2061)

Sofarthisschoolyear,haveyou

Receivedmeanornastymessagesfromsomeone? 34%(33%) 22%(23%)

Receivedonlinemessagesthatmadeyouafraidforyoursafety? 12%(11%) 10%(12%)

Hadsomeonesendorpostgossip,rumors,orotherhurtfulmaterialaboutyou? 27%(26%) 19%(22%)Hadsomeoneshareyourpersonalsecretsorpicturesonlinewithoutyourpermission? 18%(17%) 13%(13%)

Spring2015StudentSurveyCyberbullyingbyGradeSpan


Percent"Yes"

Females are significantly more likely than males to be victims of cyberbullying. Students who are victims of cyberbullying have lower ratings of the school climate than their peers. Conclusions While most students feel safe in school, elementary students rate the school climate more highly than

do secondary students in general. A majority of students want to pursue postsecondary education. More female than male students want

to attend a four-year college or higher. Among elementary school students, ratings of student conduct declined since last year; otherwise, not

a great deal has changed. Among middle school students, perception of student conduct is less favorable than last year, while

recent marijuana use declined compared to the previous year. The findings are quite positive at the high school level; more students feel safe at school and students

have higher ratings of student conduct compared to the previous year. High school students reduced their marijuana and cigarette use compared to the previous year, and also reported less bullying and violence.

Alcohol and marijuana use is related to perceptions of school climate and academic aspirations; those who use the substances rate the school climate less favorably and have lower educational aspirations than those who do not.

Those who experience bullying, violence, and cyberbullying have lower ratings of the school climate compared to their peers.

School District of Lancaster, 2014-2015 Student Survey May 4 May 8, 2015 Marginal Frequency Report Total Sample Elementary School Students N=2,353

Center for Opinion Research 1 Franklin & Marshall College

School Climate Do you agree or disagree with the following statements? 1. I feel safe at this school.

Really Agree

Kind of Agree

Kind of Disagree

Really Disagree

Spring 2015 55% 34% 7% 4% Spring 2014 57% 32% 7% 4% Spring 2013 54% 34% 8% 4% Spring 2012 59% 31% 7% 3% Spring 2011 58% 31% 7% 4% Spring 2010 58% 30% 8% 4% Spring 2009 54% 32% 9% 5%

Fall 2008 62% 25% 8% 6% Spring 2008 54% 31% 10% 6%

Fall 2007 61% 28% 6% 4% Spring 2007 52% 33% 9% 6%

Fall 2006 61% 28% 6% 4% 2. I feel safe going to and from school.

Really Agree

Kind of Agree

Kind of Disagree

Really Disagree


Fall 2008 56% 27% 10% 7% Spring 2008 57% 28% 10% 6%

Fall 2007 59% 26% 9% 6% Spring 2007 51% 32% 10% 7%

Fall 2006 55% 31% 8% 6%



3. Students get along well with each other.

Really Agree

Kind of Agree

Kind of Disagree

Really Disagree


Fall 2008 19% 38% 27% 15% Spring 2008 10% 37% 32% 21%

Fall 2007 19% 37% 28% 16% Spring 2007 10% 34% 32% 24%

Fall 2006 18% 36% 28% 17% 4. Students get along well with teachers.

Really Agree

Kind of Agree

Kind of Disagree

Really Disagree


Fall 2008 38% 37% 17% 8% Spring 2008 23% 44% 23% 11%

Fall 2007 38% 38% 18% 6% Spring 2007 25% 42% 24% 9%

Fall 2006 36% 38% 16% 10% 5. I like my school.

Really Agree

Kind of Agree

Kind of Disagree

Really Disagree


Fall 2008 59% 23% 9% 8% Spring 2008 50% 28% 11% 11%

Fall 2007 62% 24% 8% 6% Spring 2007 49% 27% 11% 13%

Fall 2006 63% 22% 8% 7%



6. I like my teachers.

Really Agree

Kind of Agree

Kind of Disagree

Really Disagree


Fall 2008 74% 17% 5% 4% Spring 2008 64% 23% 8% 4%

Fall 2007 77% 16% 4% 3% Spring 2007 64% 23% 8% 5%

Fall 2006 74% 17% 5% 4% 7. There is a teacher or some other adult at this school who really cares about me.

Really Agree

Kind of Agree

Kind of Disagree

Really Disagree


Fall 2008 70% 19% 6% 5% Spring 2008 67% 21% 7% 5%

Fall 2007 70% 18% 6% 5% Spring 2007 65% 20% 7% 7%

Fall 2006 71% 17% 6% 6% 8. There is a teacher or some other adult at this school who cares when I am not here.

Really Agree

Kind of Agree

Kind of Disagree

Really Disagree


Fall 2008 50% 23% 11% 15% Spring 2008 44% 26% 12% 18%

Fall 2007 50% 22% 10% 18% Spring 2007 40% 26% 12% 21%

Fall 2006 47% 23% 11% 19%



9. There is a teacher or some other adult at this school who listens to me when I have something to say.

Really Agree

Kind of Agree

Kind of Disagree

Really Disagree


Fall 2008 69% 21% 6% 5% Spring 2008 63% 25% 7% 5%

Fall 2007 69% 19% 7% 5% Spring 2007 60% 24% 9% 7%

Fall 2006 68% 20% 6% 6% 10. There is a teacher or some other adult at this school who tells me when I do a good job.

Really Agree

Kind of Agree

Kind of Disagree

Really Disagree


Fall 2008 77% 16% 4% 3% Spring 2008 74% 20% 4% 2%

Fall 2007 78% 16% 3% 3% Spring 2007 70% 20% 5% 4%

Fall 2006 78% 16% 4% 3% 11. There is a teacher or some other adult at this school who always wants me to do my best.

Really Agree

Kind of Agree

Kind of Disagree

Really Disagree


Fall 2008 85% 10% 3% 2% Spring 2008 86% 10% 2% 2%

Fall 2007 88% 8% 2% 2% Spring 2007 84% 11% 2% 2%

Fall 2006 87% 9% 2% 2%



12. There is a teacher or some other adult at this school who believes that I will be a success.

Really Agree

Kind of Agree

Kind of Disagree

Really Disagree


Fall 2008 68% 22% 6% 4% Spring 2008 71% 22% 4% 3%

Fall 2007 73% 19% 4% 4% Spring 2007 67% 23% 5% 5%

Fall 2006 68% 22% 5% 5% 13. Students in this school really listen to teachers.

Really Agree

Kind of Agree

Kind of Disagree

Really Disagree


Fall 2008 17% 38% 28% 16% Spring 2008 12% 35% 35% 18%

Fall 2007 19% 40% 26% 15% Spring 2007 12% 34% 33% 22%

Fall 2006 19% 38% 26% 17% 14. Most teachers make learning interesting.

Really Agree

Kind of Agree

Kind of Disagree

Really Disagree


Fall 2008 60% 25% 9% 6% Spring 2008 53% 32% 10% 5%

Fall 2007 63% 25% 8% 4% Spring 2007 50% 31% 11% 8%

Fall 2006 62% 25% 8% 5%



15. This school is always getting better.

Really Agree

Kind of Agree

Kind of Disagree

Really Disagree


Fall 2008 42% 27% 16% 15% Spring 2008 37% 32% 18% 13%

Fall 2007 47% 28% 15% 11% Spring 2007 35% 30% 19% 16%

Fall 2006 48% 27% 12% 13% Readiness and Emergency Management 16. Has anyone from your school spoken with you about what to do in the event of a school emergency, or not?

Yes No Spring 2015 87% 13% Spring 2014 88% 12% Spring 2013 86% 14% Spring 2012 87% 13% Spring 2011 87% 13%

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? 17. I know what to do if there is a school emergency.

Really Agree

Kind of Agree

Kind of Disagree

Really Disagree

Spring 2015 80% 15% 3% 2% Spring 2014 81% 15% 3% 2% Spring 2013 82% 14% 2% 2% Spring 2012 80% 14% 3% 2% Spring 2011 81% 14% 3% 3%



Academic Self-efficacy Do you agree or disagree with the following statements? 18. I am a good science student.

Really Agree

Kind of Agree

Kind of Disagree

Really Disagree


Fall 2008 49% 33% 10% 8% Spring 2008 43% 36% 12% 8%

Fall 2007 50% 32% 10% 7% Spring 2007 42% 37% 13% 8%

Fall 2006 43% 38% 10% 8% 19. Sometimes I think an assignment is easy when the other students think it is hard.

Really Agree

Kind of Agree

Kind of Disagree

Really Disagree


Fall 2008 52% 30% 9% 8% Spring 2008 54% 30% 9% 7%

Fall 2007 52% 30% 9% 9% Spring 2007 51% 31% 10% 9%

Fall 2006 50% 31% 10% 10%



20. I am good social studies student.

Really Agree

Kind of Agree

Kind of Disagree

Really Disagree


Fall 2008 48% 32% 12% 8% Spring 2008 43% 36% 13% 8%

Fall 2007 48% 32% 11% 9% Spring 2007 39% 37% 15% 9%

Fall 2006 44% 34% 12% 10% 21. My teacher thinks I am smart.

Really Agree

Kind of Agree

Kind of Disagree

Really Disagree


Fall 2008 71% 20% 5% 5% Spring 2008 68% 23% 6% 4%

Fall 2007 71% 21% 4% 4% Spring 2007 65% 23% 6% 5%

Fall 2006 66% 23% 6% 5% 22. I am a good math student.

Really Agree

Kind of Agree

Kind of Disagree

Really Disagree


Fall 2008 62% 24% 6% 7% Spring 2008 60% 25% 8% 6%

Fall 2007 60% 26% 8% 7% Spring 2007 56% 28% 10% 7%

Fall 2006 57% 27% 8% 8%



23. My classmates usually get better grades than I do.

Really Agree

Kind of Agree

Kind of Disagree

Really Disagree


Fall 2008 20% 27% 26% 26% Spring 2008 17% 28% 30% 24%

Fall 2007 20% 29% 26% 25% Spring 2007 20% 30% 27% 24%

Fall 2006 21% 30% 24% 25% 24. I usually understand my homework assignments.

Really Agree

Kind of Agree

Kind of Disagree

Really Disagree


Fall 2008 55% 31% 9% 5% Spring 2008 53% 32% 10% 5%

Fall 2007 56% 29% 9% 5% Spring 2007 49% 32% 12% 7%

Fall 2006 52% 33% 9% 6% 25. I could get the best grades in class if I tried hard enough.

Really Agree

Kind of Agree

Kind of Disagree

Really Disagree


Fall 2008 74% 16% 5% 5% Spring 2008 74% 18% 4% 4%

Fall 2007 79% 15% 3% 3% Spring 2007 73% 19% 4% 4%

Fall 2006 78% 16% 4% 2%



26. I am a good reading student.

Really Agree

Kind of Agree

Kind of Disagree

Really Disagree


Fall 2008 63% 24% 8% 6% Spring 2008 58% 28% 8% 6%

Fall 2007 63% 24% 7% 5% Spring 2007 57% 29% 8% 6%

Fall 2006 62% 26% 6% 6% 27. It is not hard for me to get good grades in school.

Really Agree

Kind of Agree

Kind of Disagree

Really Disagree


Fall 2008 46% 33% 12% 9% Spring 2008 44% 32% 14% 10%

Fall 2007 45% 34% 12% 9% Spring 2007 40% 35% 14% 10%

Fall 2006 43% 35% 12% 10% 28. I am smart.

Really Agree

Kind of Agree

Kind of Disagree

Really Disagree


Fall 2008 69% 22% 5% 4% Spring 2008 68% 23% 5% 4%

Fall 2007 66% 23% 6% 5% Spring 2007 63% 27% 6% 4%

Fall 2006 63% 26% 6% 5%



29. When the teacher asks a question I usually know the answer even if the other students don't.

Really Agree

Kind of Agree

Kind of Disagree

Really Disagree


Fall 2008 42% 39% 14% 6% Spring 2008 38% 42% 14% 6%

Fall 2007 40% 41% 12% 6% Spring 2007 36% 43% 16% 6%

Fall 2006 40% 39% 13% 8% 30. I work hard in school.

Really Agree

Kind of Agree

Kind of Disagree

Really Disagree


Fall 2008 77% 17% 4% 2% Spring 2008 70% 24% 4% 3%

Fall 2007 76% 18% 4% 2% Spring 2007 70% 23% 4% 3%

Fall 2006 78% 16% 3% 3% 31. Most of my classmates work harder on their homework than I do.

Really Agree

Kind of Agree

Kind of Disagree

Really Disagree


Fall 2008 19% 26% 26% 29% Spring 2008 18% 25% 29% 28%

Fall 2007 19% 26% 26% 29% Spring 2007 20% 28% 26% 26%

Fall 2006 22% 27% 24% 27%



32. I always get good grades when I try hard.

Really Agree

Kind of Agree

Kind of Disagree

Really Disagree


Fall 2008 77% 16% 4% 3% Spring 2008 75% 19% 4% 2%

Fall 2007 76% 16% 4% 4% Spring 2007 75% 18% 4% 3%

Fall 2006 74% 17% 5% 4% 33. I usually do not get good grades in math because it is too hard.

Really Agree

Kind of Agree

Kind of Disagree

Really Disagree


Fall 2008 15% 18% 18% 48% Spring 2008 12% 18% 19% 50%

Fall 2007 16% 20% 17% 47% Spring 2007 15% 20% 20% 45%

Fall 2006 19% 22% 18% 41% 34. Most of my classmates like to do math because it is easy.

Really Agree

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Kind of Disagree

Really Disagree


Fall 2008 49% 26% 15% 10% Spring 2008 45% 28% 16% 10%

Fall 2007 50% 25% 15% 10% Spring 2007 44% 28% 18% 10%

Fall 2006 45% 26% 16% 14%



35. I would get better grades if my teacher liked me more.

Really Agree

Kind of Agree

Kind of Disagree

Really Disagree


Fall 2008 20% 11% 13% 56% Spring 2008 15% 10% 15% 60%

Fall 2007 18% 11% 13% 59% Spring 2007 16% 12% 14% 58%

Fall 2006 20% 12% 13% 55% 36. I will graduate from high school.

Really Agree

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Kind of Disagree

Really Disagree


Fall 2008 84% 12% 2% 3% Spring 2008 83% 13% 2% 2%

Fall 2007 85% 10% 2% 2% Spring 2007 81% 15% 2% 2%

Fall 2006 80% 12% 3% 4% 37. I go to a good school.

Really Agree

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Kind of Disagree

Really Disagree


Fall 2008 66% 19% 8% 6% Spring 2008 60% 24% 9% 7%

Fall 2007 69% 20% 6% 5% Spring 2007 59% 24% 9% 8%

Fall 2006 67% 17% 8% 8%



38. Adults who have good jobs probably were good students when they were young.

Really Agree

Kind of Agree

Kind of Disagree

Really Disagree


Fall 2008 73% 18% 5% 4% Spring 2008 70% 22% 5% 4%

Fall 2007 72% 19% 5% 3% Spring 2007 68% 23% 6% 4%

Fall 2006 73% 18% 4% 4% 39. When I am old enough, I will go to college.

Really Agree

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Kind of Disagree

Really Disagree


Fall 2008 80% 11% 4% 5% Spring 2008 79% 14% 3% 4%

Fall 2007 80% 12% 4% 5% Spring 2007 77% 15% 4% 4%

Fall 2006 78% 12% 4% 6% 40. No one cares if I do well in school.

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Kind of Disagree

Really Disagree


Fall 2008 15% 9% 12% 64% Spring 2008 9% 7% 11% 73%

Fall 2007 13% 8% 10% 68% Spring 2007 11% 9% 12% 68%

Fall 2006 15% 10% 10% 64%



41. What I learn in school is not important.

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Really Disagree


Fall 2008 12% 5% 8% 76% Spring 2008 8% 4% 8% 80%

Fall 2007 12% 4% 6% 78% Spring 2007 9% 5% 8% 78%

Fall 2006 13% 5% 6% 76% 42. It does not matter if I do well in school.

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Kind of Disagree

Really Disagree


Fall 2008 15% 5% 9% 72% Spring 2008 9% 4% 7% 79%

Fall 2007 13% 5% 7% 75% Spring 2007 10% 5% 8% 77%

Fall 2006 16% 5% 7% 72% 43. Students who get better grades than I do get more help from the teacher than I do.

Really Agree

Kind of Agree

Kind of Disagree

Really Disagree


Fall 2008 19% 11% 17% 54% Spring 2008 13% 12% 19% 56%

Fall 2007 16% 11% 17% 55% Spring 2007 16% 12% 19% 53%

Fall 2006 19% 11% 15% 54%



44. I will quit school as soon as I can.

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Kind of Disagree

Really Disagree


Fall 2008 9% 4% 6% 81% Spring 2008 6% 4% 7% 83%

Fall 2007 10% 4% 6% 81% Spring 2007 7% 4% 8% 82%

Fall 2006 9% 5% 7% 79% 45. Teachers like students even if they do not always make good grades.

Really Agree

Kind of Agree

Kind of Disagree

Really Disagree


Fall 2008 69% 17% 6% 8% Spring 2008 65% 20% 7% 8%

Fall 2007 70% 16% 6% 8% Spring 2007 63% 21% 6% 10%

Fall 2006 70% 16% 6% 8% 46. It is important to go to high school.

Really Agree

Kind of Agree

Kind of Disagree

Really Disagree


Fall 2008 87% 7% 2% 4% Spring 2008 88% 8% 2% 3%

Fall 2007 90% 5% 2% 3% Spring 2007 88% 7% 2% 3%

Fall 2006 87% 7% 2% 4%



47. How often do you take books home to study?

Every Night Most Nights Some Nights Never Spring 2015 19% 22% 37% 22% Spring 2014 21% 23% 38% 18% Spring 2013 19% 22% 40% 19% Spring 2012 18% 27% 38% 17% Spring 2011 21% 25% 38% 16% Spring 2010 22% 23% 38% 16% Spring 2009 25% 22% 38% 14%

Fall 2008 34% 22% 29% 15% Academic Aspirations 48. How far in school do you want to go?

Complete

high school

Attend vocational/technical

school

Attend 2-year college

Attend 4-year college

Attend 4-year college plus go to

grad school Spring 2015 20% 6% 16% 22% 36% Spring 2014 19% 5% 16% 21% 38% Spring 2013 21% 4% 14% 23% 38% Spring 2012 18% 4% 16% 20% 42% Spring 2011 18% 5% 14% 22% 41% Spring 2010 20% 5% 14% 22% 39% Spring 2009 18% 4% 15% 22% 42%

Fall 2008 22% 4% 13% 21% 40% Spring 2008 20% 5% 16% 22% 37%

Fall 2007 24% 4% 14% 20% 37% Spring 2007 19% 4% 16% 22% 40%

Fall 2006 22% 5% 13% 20% 40% 49. How important do you believe getting a college education is to your future success? Would you say it is...

Very

important Somewhat important

Not very important

Not important at

all Spring 2015 88% 9% 2% 2% Spring 2014 89% 8% 2% 1% Spring 2013 89% 8% 2% 2% Spring 2012 92% 6% 1% 1% Spring 2011 90% 6% 2% 2% Spring 2010 91% 6% 1% 1% Spring 2009 91% 6% 1% 2%

Fall 2008 90% 6% 2% 2% Spring 2008 90% 8% 1% 1%

Fall 2007 90% 6% 2% 2% Spring 2007 90% 7% 2% 1%

Fall 2006 88% 8% 2% 2%



50. How important would your parent/guardian say getting a college education is to your future success? Would your parents say it is...

Very


Not very important

Not important at


Fall 2008 91% 6% 1% 2% Spring 2008 92% 6% 1% 1%

Fall 2007 90% 7% 2% 1% Spring 2007 92% 6% 1% 1%

Fall 2006 90% 7% 2% 2% 51. How important would your teachers say getting a college education is to your future success? Would your teachers say it is...

Very


Not very important

Not important at


Fall 2008 92% 6% 1% 1% Spring 2008 92% 6% 1% 1%

Fall 2007 90% 6% 2% 2% Spring 2007 91% 7% 1% 2%

Fall 2006 91% 5% 1% 2%



Perceptions of Police Do you agree or disagree with the following statements about police officers? 52. I respect police officers.

Really Agree

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Kind of Disagree

Really Disagree


Fall 2008 86% 8% 2% 4% Spring 2008 79% 12% 5% 5%

Fall 2007 83% 7% 5% 5% Spring 2007 80% 10% 5% 5%

Fall 2006 82% 8% 4% 6% 53. I am comfortable approaching police officers.

Really Agree

Kind of Agree

Kind of Disagree

Really Disagree


Fall 2008 61% 23% 7% 9% Spring 2008 55% 23% 11% 11%

Fall 2007 58% 21% 9% 12% Spring 2007 55% 22% 10% 13%

Fall 2006 58% 23% 8% 12%



54. I would consider police work as a career.

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Kind of Disagree

Really Disagree


Fall 2008 44% 19% 12% 25% Spring 2008 40% 21% 13% 26%

Fall 2007 44% 18% 11% 27% Spring 2007 39% 20% 12% 29%

Fall 2006 39% 18% 13% 30% 55. In general, I do not trust the police.

Really Agree

Kind of Agree

Kind of Disagree

Really Disagree


Fall 2008 17% 8% 10% 64% Spring 2008 12% 13% 14% 61%

Fall 2007 16% 11% 10% 64% Spring 2007 15% 13% 13% 59%

Fall 2006 17% 11% 11% 61% 56. Police do not belong in schools unless there has been a crime.

Really Agree

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Kind of Disagree

Really Disagree


Fall 2008 34% 10% 12% 45% Spring 2008 33% 14% 16% 38%

Fall 2007 38% 13% 11% 38% Spring 2007 37% 15% 14% 35%

Fall 2006 39% 11% 12% 37%



Technology Use Do you use any of the following electronic devices at home? 57. An iPad?

Yes No Spring 2015 56% 44% Spring 2014 54% 46% Spring 2013 51% 49%

58. A tablet computer?


59. An e-reader, such as a Nook or Kindle?


School District of Lancaster, 2014-2015 Student Survey May 4 May 8, 2015 Marginal Frequency Report BUCHANAN ELEMENTARY N=166


School Climate Do you agree or disagree with the following statements? 1. I feel safe at this school.

Really Agree

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Kind of Disagree

Really Disagree


Fall 2008 68% 25% 6% 0% Spring 2008 76% 16% 5% 2%

Fall 2007 71% 20% 7% 2% Spring 2007 66% 27% 4% 3%

Fall 2006 62% 36% 2% 0% 2. I feel safe going to and from school.

Really Agree

Kind of Agree

Kind of Disagree

Really Disagree


Fall 2008 49% 29% 14% 8% Spring 2008 62% 31% 4% 4%

Fall 2007 67% 20% 8% 4% Spring 2007 50% 32% 10% 7%

Fall 2006 54% 42% 4% 0%



3. Students get along well with each other.

Really Agree

Kind of Agree

Kind of Disagree

Really Disagree


Fall 2008 23% 44% 25% 8% Spring 2008 15% 51% 24% 10%

Fall 2007 28% 38% 23% 11% Spring 2007 14% 44% 28% 13%

Fall 2006 14% 42% 42% 2% 4. Students get along well with teachers.

Really Agree

Kind of Agree

Kind of Disagree

Really Disagree


Fall 2008 53% 40% 7% 1% Spring 2008 46% 42% 10% 2%

Fall 2007 53% 31% 13% 2% Spring 2007 48% 35% 14% 3%

Fall 2006 40% 48% 8% 4% 5. I like my school.

Really Agree

Kind of Agree

Kind of Disagree

Really Disagree


Fall 2008 65% 24% 7% 4% Spring 2008 66% 24% 5% 5%

Fall 2007 66% 23% 7% 4% Spring 2007 61% 22% 7% 10%

Fall 2006 66% 24% 4% 6%



6. I like my teachers.

Really Agree

Kind of Agree

Kind of Disagree

Really Disagree


Fall 2008 79% 17% 4% 1% Spring 2008 78% 16% 5% 2%

Fall 2007 81% 17% 1% 2% Spring 2007 77% 16% 4% 3%

Fall 2006 78% 16% 2% 4% 7. There is a teacher or some other adult at this school who really cares about me.

Really Agree

Kind of Agree

Kind of Disagree

Really Disagree


Fall 2008 75% 18% 4% 4% Spring 2008 72% 20% 6% 2%

Fall 2007 74% 16% 7% 4% Spring 2007 68% 26% 2% 4%

Fall 2006 76% 20% 4% 0% 8. There is a teacher or some other adult at this school who cares when I am not here.

Really Agree

Kind of Agree

Kind of Disagree

Really Disagree


Fall 2008 58% 18% 12% 12% Spring 2008 47% 21% 15% 17%

Fall 2007 50% 19% 12% 19% Spring 2007 47% 27% 10% 16%

Fall 2006 44% 24% 12% 20%



9. There is a teacher or some other adult at this school who listens to me when I have something to say.

Really Agree

Kind of Agree

Kind of Disagree

Really Disagree


Fall 2008 72% 22% 4% 2% Spring 2008 70% 22% 6% 2%

Fall 2007 66% 24% 8% 2% Spring 2007 64% 26% 7% 3%

Fall 2006 67% 23% 10% 0% 10. There is a teacher or some other adult at this school who tells me when I do a good job.

Really Agree

Kind of Agree

Kind of Disagree

Really Disagree


Fall 2008 76% 18% 5% 1% Spring 2008 72% 24% 2% 2%

Fall 2007 74% 20% 2% 3% Spring 2007 78% 16% 3% 4%

Fall 2006 86% 10% 2% 2% 11. There is a teacher or some other adult at this school who always wants me to do my best.

Really Agree

Kind of Agree

Kind of Disagree

Really Disagree


Fall 2008 90% 9% 1% 1% Spring 2008 91% 7% 0% 2%

Fall 2007 89% 7% 2% 1% Spring 2007 92% 5% 1% 2%

Fall 2006 92% 6% 0% 2%



12. There is a teacher or some other adult at this school who believes that I will be a success.

Really Agree

Kind of Agree

Kind of Disagree

Really Disagree


Fall 2008 73% 23% 4% 0% Spring 2008 80% 17% 2% 1%

Fall 2007 72% 21% 4% 2% Spring 2007 78% 19% 0% 3%

Fall 2006 84% 14% 2% 0% 13. Students in this school really listen to teachers.

Really Agree

Kind of Agree

Kind of Disagree

Really Disagree


Fall 2008 16% 46% 31% 7% Spring 2008 22% 46% 21% 11%

Fall 2007 23% 51% 18% 7% Spring 2007 16% 41% 36% 7%

Fall 2006 12% 54% 25% 10% 14. Most teachers make learning interesting.

Really Agree

Kind of Agree

Kind of Disagree

Really Disagree


Fall 2008 62% 25% 7% 5% Spring 2008 57% 32% 9% 2%

Fall 2007 66% 25% 7% 2% Spring 2007 56% 32% 6% 6%

Fall 2006 56% 33% 6% 6%



15. This school is always getting better.

Really Agree

Kind of Agree

Kind of Disagree

Really Disagree


Fall 2008 46% 27% 10% 16% Spring 2008 48% 32% 13% 8%

Fall 2007 54% 25% 13% 8% Spring 2007 44% 30% 18% 8%

Fall 2006 42% 33% 12% 14% Readiness and Emergency Management 16. Has anyone from your school spoken with you about what to do in the event of a school emergency, or not?

Yes No Spring 2015 87% 13% Spring 2014 88% 12% Spring 2013 94% 6% Spring 2012 92% 8% Spring 2011 94% 6%

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? 17. I know what to do if there is a school emergency.

Really Agree

Kind of Agree

Kind of Disagree

Really Disagree

Spring 2015 84% 14% 2% 0% Spring 2014 83% 15% 2% 0% Spring 2013 88% 10% 1% 1% Spring 2012 82% 14% 3% 2% Spring 2011 78% 20% 1% 2%



Academic Self-efficacy Do you agree or disagree with the following statements? 18. I am a good science student.

Really Agree

Kind of Agree

Kind of Disagree

Really Disagree


Fall 2008 40% 38% 13% 9% Spring 2008 47% 33% 11% 9%

Fall 2007 43% 40% 10% 7% Spring 2007 36% 36% 20% 7%

Fall 2006 28% 63% 8% 2% 19. Sometimes I think an assignment is easy when the other students think it is hard.

Really Agree

Kind of Agree

Kind of Disagree

Really Disagree


Fall 2008 46% 30% 14% 10% Spring 2008 50% 33% 10% 7%

Fall 2007 50% 29% 7% 14% Spring 2007 61% 24% 8% 7%

Fall 2006 58% 31% 8% 4%



20. I am good social studies student.

Really Agree

Kind of Agree

Kind of Disagree

Really Disagree


Fall 2008 50% 29% 8% 13% Spring 2008 45% 37% 12% 6%

Fall 2007 42% 39% 10% 8% Spring 2007 37% 46% 11% 5%

Fall 2006 39% 45% 6% 10% 21. My teacher thinks I am smart.

Really Agree

Kind of Agree

Kind of Disagree

Really Disagree


Fall 2008 76% 18% 3% 4% Spring 2008 75% 19% 5% 2%

Fall 2007 72% 19% 5% 4% Spring 2007 79% 18% 1% 1%

Fall 2006 67% 21% 8% 4% 22. I am a good math student.

Really Agree

Kind of Agree

Kind of Disagree

Really Disagree


Fall 2008 67% 21% 6% 6% Spring 2008 58% 28% 11% 4%

Fall 2007 53% 29% 11% 7% Spring 2007 55% 26% 10% 9%

Fall 2006 62% 27% 12% 0%



23. My classmates usually get better grades than I do.

Really Agree

Kind of Agree

Kind of Disagree

Really Disagree


Fall 2008 20% 30% 20% 30% Spring 2008 20% 21% 34% 25%

Fall 2007 22% 28% 22% 29% Spring 2007 17% 33% 24% 25%

Fall 2006 20% 30% 36% 14% 24. I usually understand my homework assignments.

Really Agree

Kind of Agree

Kind of Disagree

Really Disagree


Fall 2008 54% 30% 10% 7% Spring 2008 61% 22% 14% 3%

Fall 2007 52% 33% 9% 6% Spring 2007 57% 31% 8% 4%

Fall 2006 44% 48% 8% 0% 25. I could get the best grades in class if I tried hard enough.

Really Agree

Kind of Agree

Kind of Disagree

Really Disagree


Fall 2008 73% 18% 6% 3% Spring 2008 68% 22% 4% 6%

Fall 2007 81% 12% 3% 3% Spring 2007 75% 18% 3% 5%

Fall 2006 79% 19% 2% 0%



26. I am a good reading student.

Really Agree

Kind of Agree

Kind of Disagree

Really Disagree


Fall 2008 67% 26% 4% 3% Spring 2008 65% 25% 6% 3%

Fall 2007 64% 25% 6% 5% Spring 2007 69% 24% 6% 1%

Fall 2006 64% 32% 2% 2% 27. It is not hard for me to get good grades in school.

Really Agree

Kind of Agree

Kind of Disagree

Really Disagree


Fall 2008 38% 38% 13% 11% Spring 2008 38% 36% 12% 13%

Fall 2007 43% 32% 12% 13% Spring 2007 52% 34% 8% 6%

Fall 2006 41% 39% 18% 2% 28. I am smart.

Really Agree

Kind of Agree

Kind of Disagree

Really Disagree


Fall 2008 68% 24% 4% 4% Spring 2008 68% 25% 5% 3%

Fall 2007 63% 29% 3% 4% Spring 2007 72% 21% 4% 4%

Fall 2006 62% 26% 10% 2%



29. When the teacher asks a question I usually know the answer even if the other students don't.

Really Agree

Kind of Agree

Kind of Disagree

Really Disagree


Fall 2008 31% 52% 8% 10% Spring 2008 33% 41% 22% 3%

Fall 2007 42% 36% 15% 7% Spring 2007 34% 45% 18% 3%

Fall 2006 28% 55% 16% 2% 30. I work hard in school.

Really Agree

Kind of Agree

Kind of Disagree

Really Disagree


Fall 2008 79% 20% 2% 0% Spring 2008 75% 20% 2% 2%

Fall 2007 78% 17% 2% 3% Spring 2007 80% 17% 1% 1%

Fall 2006 75% 23% 2% 0% 31. Most of my classmates work harder on their homework than I do.

Really Agree

Kind of Agree

Kind of Disagree

Really Disagree


Fall 2008 20% 20% 26% 34% Spring 2008 14% 25% 31% 30%

Fall 2007 18% 24% 23% 35% Spring 2007 14% 31% 23% 32%

Fall 2006 16% 24% 39% 20%



32. I always get good grades when I try hard.

Really Agree

Kind of Agree

Kind of Disagree

Really Disagree


Fall 2008 75% 17% 5% 3% Spring 2008 75% 19% 5% 1%

Fall 2007 74% 15% 4% 7% Spring 2007 85% 12% 2% 2%

Fall 2006 81% 10% 8% 2% 33. I usually do not get good grades in math because it is too hard.

Really Agree

Kind of Agree

Kind of Disagree

Really Disagree


Fall 2008 8% 17% 21% 54% Spring 2008 10% 19% 21% 50%

Fall 2007 15% 15% 17% 53% Spring 2007 14% 21% 14% 51%

Fall 2006 10% 18% 22% 51% 34. Most of my classmates like to do math because it is easy.

Really Agree

Kind of Agree

Kind of Disagree

Really Disagree


Fall 2008 40% 28% 16% 17% Spring 2008 43% 25% 21% 12%

Fall 2007 52% 20% 12% 15% Spring 2007 39% 29% 19% 14%

Fall 2006 45% 24% 18% 14%



35. I would get better grades if my teacher liked me more.

Really Agree

Kind of Agree

Kind of Disagree

Really Disagree


Fall 2008 5% 8% 16% 71% Spring 2008 10% 9% 6% 74%

Fall 2007 12% 8% 11% 69% Spring 2007 9% 8% 8% 75%

Fall 2006 15% 8% 8% 69% 36. I will graduate from high school.

Really Agree

Kind of Agree

Kind of Disagree

Really Disagree


Fall 2008 85% 12% 0% 3% Spring 2008 85% 13% 2% 0%

Fall 2007 83% 11% 3% 3% Spring 2007 87% 9% 1% 2%

Fall 2006 81% 15% 2% 2% 37. I go to a good school.

Really Agree

Kind of Agree

Kind of Disagree

Really Disagree


Fall 2008 73% 16% 6% 5% Spring 2008 70% 21% 6% 3%

Fall 2007 77% 16% 5% 2% Spring 2007 76% 15% 4% 6%

Fall 2006 65% 25% 6% 4%



38. Adults who have good jobs probably were good students when they were young.

Really Agree

Kind of Agree

Kind of Disagree

Really Disagree


Fall 2008 71% 23% 3% 4% Spring 2008 71% 20% 5% 4%

Fall 2007 72% 16% 6% 6% Spring 2007 64% 26% 6% 4%

Fall 2006 69% 28% 2% 2% 39. When I am old enough, I will go to college.

Really Agree

Kind of Agree

Kind of Disagree

Really Disagree


Fall 2008 88% 4% 4% 4% Spring 2008 82% 14% 2% 3%

Fall 2007 87% 9% 0% 3% Spring 2007 84% 13% 1% 1%

Fall 2006 94% 4% 0% 2% 40. No one cares if I do well in school.

Really Agree

Kind of Agree

Kind of Disagree

Really Disagree


Fall 2008 10% 8% 14% 68% Spring 2008 8% 8% 8% 76%

Fall 2007 11% 7% 10% 72% Spring 2007 9% 4% 10% 78%

Fall 2006 10% 6% 14% 71%



41. What I learn in school is not important.

Really Agree

Kind of Agree

Kind of Disagree

Really Disagree


Fall 2008 3% 3% 10% 85% Spring 2008 5% 3% 5% 88%

Fall 2007 8% 1% 2% 89% Spring 2007 6% 1% 5% 88%

Fall 2006 6% 6% 2% 86% 42. It does not matter if I do well in school.

Really Agree

Kind of Agree

Kind of Disagree

Really Disagree


Fall 2008 6% 3% 8% 83% Spring 2008 6% 2% 4% 88%

Fall 2007 9% 5% 3% 82% Spring 2007 8% 4% 5% 83%

Fall 2006 6% 2% 6% 86% 43. Students who get better grades than I do get more help from the teacher than I do.

Really Agree

Kind of Agree

Kind of Disagree

Really Disagree


Fall 2008 12% 14% 13% 60% Spring 2008 8% 14% 15% 63%

Fall 2007 13% 8% 17% 62% Spring 2007 8% 6% 17% 68%

Fall 2006 10% 6% 26% 59%

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