| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| CASSVILLE HIGH, CASSVILLE R-IV School District |
| What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl) |
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| SEC1 | Frequency | Percent |
| MALE | 295 | 50.95 |
| FEMALE | 284 | 49.05 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| What grade are you in? | ||
| SEC2 | Frequency | Percent |
| 9TH | 187 | 32.19 |
| 10TH | 142 | 24.44 |
| 11TH | 122 | 21.00 |
| 12TH | 130 | 22.38 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| SEC3 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE | 517 | 88.83 |
| BLACK | 3 | 0.52 |
| ASIAN/ORIENTAL | 6 | 1.03 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 12 | 2.06 |
| HISPANIC | 24 | 4.12 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 20 | 3.44 |
| How far in school did your mother go? |
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| SEC4 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 15 | 2.58 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 47 | 8.09 |
| H.S. GRAD | 170 | 29.26 |
| POST SECONDARY | 139 | 23.92 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 133 | 22.89 |
| DON T KNOW | 77 | 13.25 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How far in school did your father go? |
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| SEC5 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 | 17 | 2.93 |
| 2 | 43 | 7.40 |
| 3 | 174 | 29.95 |
| 4 | 112 | 19.28 |
| 5 | 114 | 19.62 |
| 6 | 121 | 20.83 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How many days of school did you miss last month? |
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| SEC6 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 230 | 39.66 |
| 1 OR 2 DAYS | 204 | 35.17 |
| 3 OR 4 DAYS | 88 | 15.17 |
| 5 TO 10 DAYS | 43 | 7.41 |
| MORE THAN 10 DAYS | 15 | 2.59 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| How many hours of television do you usually watch each day? |
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| SEC7 | Frequency | Percent |
| ONE HR. OR LESS | 217 | 37.41 |
| TWO HRS. | 159 | 27.41 |
| THREE HRS. | 112 | 19.31 |
| FOUR HRS. | 48 | 8.28 |
| FIVE HRS. | 14 | 2.41 |
| SIX + HRS. | 30 | 5.17 |
| 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? |
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| SEC8 | Frequency | Percent |
| WORK FULL-TIME | 95 | 16.35 |
| TWO YEAR SCHOOL | 104 | 17.90 |
| FOUR YEAR SCHOOL | 294 | 50.60 |
| MILITARY | 37 | 6.37 |
| OTHER | 51 | 8.78 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school? |
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| SEC9 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 131 | 22.59 |
| A & B | 150 | 25.86 |
| B | 69 | 11.90 |
| B & C | 108 | 18.62 |
| C | 45 | 7.76 |
| C & D | 49 | 8.45 |
| D | 18 | 3.10 |
| BELOW D | 10 | 1.72 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| How much time do you usually spend on homework each day? |
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| SEC10 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE ASSIGNED | 103 | 17.70 |
| DON T DO IT | 90 | 15.46 |
| 1/2 HR. OR LESS | 134 | 23.02 |
| ONE HOUR | 149 | 25.60 |
| TWO HOURS | 65 | 11.17 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 41 | 7.04 |
| About how many hours per week do you usually work in a part-time job? Exclude summer vacation time. |
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| SEC11 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 322 | 55.33 |
| UNDER 6 HRS. | 55 | 9.45 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 46 | 7.90 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 37 | 6.36 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 61 | 10.48 |
| 21 TO 25 HRS. | 28 | 4.81 |
| MORE THAN 25 | 33 | 5.67 |
| How would you describe the quality of education available to you in this school? |
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| SEC12 | Frequency | Percent |
| EXCELLENT | 58 | 10.00 |
| GOOD | 282 | 48.62 |
| AVERAGE | 173 | 29.83 |
| BELOW AVERAGE | 31 | 5.34 |
| POOR | 36 | 6.21 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| How many hours each week do you usually spend in extra-curricular activities associated with school? - excluding sports? |
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| SEC13 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 212 | 36.81 |
| 1 TO 2 HRS. | 114 | 19.79 |
| 3 TO 5 HRS. | 73 | 12.67 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 84 | 14.58 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 53 | 9.20 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 32 | 5.56 |
| MORE THAN 20 | 8 | 1.39 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| I use computers in school: Daily; Several times a week; Once a week; Once every two weeks; Infrequently; Not at all. |
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| SEC14 | Frequency | Percent |
| Daily | 141 | 24.52 |
| Several Times/wk | 62 | 10.78 |
| Once a week | 61 | 10.61 |
| Once 2/wks | 74 | 12.87 |
| Infrequently | 208 | 36.17 |
| Not at all | 29 | 5.04 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| Which of the following best describes the high school program you will complete? |
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| SEC15 | Frequency | Percent |
| College prep. | 277 | 50.18 |
| Voc./ tech. | 112 | 20.29 |
| General | 163 | 29.53 |
| Frequency Missing = 30 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school. |
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| SEC16A | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 47 | 8.50 |
| Rarely | 99 | 17.90 |
| Occasionally | 204 | 36.89 |
| Regularly | 203 | 36.71 |
| Frequency Missing = 29 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for high school. |
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| sec16b | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 59 | 10.71 |
| Rarely | 127 | 23.05 |
| Occasionally | 217 | 39.38 |
| Regularly | 148 | 26.86 |
| Frequency Missing = 31 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school. |
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| SEC16C | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 41 | 7.43 |
| Rarely | 83 | 15.04 |
| Occasionally | 196 | 35.51 |
| Regularly | 232 | 42.03 |
| Frequency Missing = 30 |
| Data Collected in Spring, 2005 |
| Tables Posted May 19, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| CASSVILLE HIGH, CASSVILLE R-IV School District |
| Strongly Agree |
Agree | Neutral | Disagree | Strongly Disagree |
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| Question | N | Pct. | N | Pct. | N | Pct. | N | Pct. | N | Pct. | Number Missing |
| 17 - The classes I have at school cover material that is important to me. | 36 | 6.2 | 240 | 41.3 | 211 | 36.3 | 64 | 11.0 | 30 | 5.2 | 1 |
| 18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. | 48 | 8.3 | 267 | 46.1 | 149 | 25.7 | 84 | 14.5 | 31 | 5.4 | 3 |
| 19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. | 40 | 6.9 | 278 | 47.9 | 153 | 26.4 | 78 | 13.4 | 31 | 5.3 | 2 |
| 20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. | 59 | 10.2 | 238 | 41.1 | 173 | 29.9 | 86 | 14.9 | 23 | 4.0 | 3 |
| 21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. | 60 | 10.4 | 275 | 47.7 | 161 | 28.0 | 54 | 9.4 | 26 | 4.5 | 6 |
| 22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. | 81 | 14.0 | 229 | 39.5 | 175 | 30.2 | 70 | 12.1 | 25 | 4.3 | 2 |
| 23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. | 57 | 9.8 | 264 | 45.4 | 149 | 25.6 | 81 | 13.9 | 30 | 5.2 | 1 |
| 24 - My teachers make learning interesting. | 29 | 5.0 | 141 | 24.3 | 219 | 37.8 | 134 | 23.1 | 57 | 9.8 | 2 |
| 25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. | 66 | 11.4 | 312 | 53.9 | 147 | 25.4 | 40 | 6.9 | 14 | 2.4 | 3 |
| 26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. | 73 | 12.7 | 253 | 43.8 | 177 | 30.7 | 55 | 9.5 | 19 | 3.3 | 5 |
| 27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. | 130 | 22.6 | 239 | 41.5 | 141 | 24.5 | 40 | 6.9 | 26 | 4.5 | 6 |
| 28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. | 35 | 6.1 | 210 | 36.4 | 202 | 35.0 | 89 | 15.4 | 41 | 7.1 | 5 |
| 29 - I feel safe at school. | 119 | 20.6 | 253 | 43.8 | 130 | 22.5 | 34 | 5.9 | 42 | 7.3 | 4 |
| 30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. | 67 | 11.6 | 237 | 40.9 | 167 | 28.8 | 66 | 11.4 | 43 | 7.4 | 2 |
| 31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. | 82 | 14.2 | 227 | 39.3 | 144 | 25.0 | 84 | 14.6 | 40 | 6.9 | 5 |
| 32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. | 233 | 40.2 | 156 | 26.9 | 135 | 23.3 | 36 | 6.2 | 20 | 3.4 | 2 |
| 33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. | 35 | 6.1 | 188 | 32.9 | 206 | 36.0 | 93 | 16.3 | 50 | 8.7 | 10 |
| 34 - I learn about other cultures in school. | 39 | 6.7 | 238 | 41.2 | 170 | 29.4 | 102 | 17.6 | 29 | 5.0 | 4 |
| 35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. | 221 | 38.0 | 248 | 42.7 | 75 | 12.9 | 23 | 4.0 | 14 | 2.4 | 1 |
| 36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. | 107 | 18.4 | 316 | 54.3 | 118 | 20.3 | 30 | 5.2 | 11 | 1.9 | 0 |
| 37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. | 69 | 12.0 | 284 | 49.2 | 158 | 27.4 | 43 | 7.5 | 23 | 4.0 | 5 |
| 38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. | 89 | 15.4 | 291 | 50.4 | 134 | 23.2 | 44 | 7.6 | 19 | 3.3 | 5 |
| 39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 29 | 5.0 | 191 | 33.0 | 226 | 39.1 | 89 | 15.4 | 43 | 7.4 | 4 |
| 40 - Our classes are often interrupted. | 61 | 10.6 | 166 | 28.7 | 212 | 36.7 | 127 | 22.0 | 12 | 2.1 | 4 |
| 41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 56 | 9.8 | 209 | 36.5 | 255 | 44.6 | 35 | 6.1 | 17 | 3.0 | 10 |
| 42 - I have fun learning. | 34 | 5.8 | 162 | 27.8 | 188 | 32.3 | 118 | 20.3 | 80 | 13.7 | 0 |
| 43 - My teachers think I can learn. | 110 | 19.0 | 312 | 53.9 | 110 | 19.0 | 32 | 5.5 | 15 | 2.6 | 3 |
| 44 - The community is proud of this school. | 113 | 19.6 | 242 | 41.9 | 177 | 30.6 | 28 | 4.8 | 18 | 3.1 | 4 |
| 45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. | 97 | 16.7 | 272 | 46.8 | 143 | 24.6 | 41 | 7.1 | 28 | 4.8 | 1 |
| 46 - Students at my school are friendly. | 33 | 5.7 | 217 | 37.3 | 218 | 37.5 | 64 | 11.0 | 50 | 8.6 | 0 |
| 47 - This school is a good place to learn. | 47 | 8.2 | 280 | 48.6 | 168 | 29.2 | 42 | 7.3 | 39 | 6.8 | 6 |
| 48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. | 132 | 22.8 | 324 | 56.0 | 81 | 14.0 | 32 | 5.5 | 10 | 1.7 | 3 |
| 49 - My teachers are good teachers. | 75 | 12.9 | 266 | 45.9 | 176 | 30.3 | 36 | 6.2 | 27 | 4.7 | 2 |
| 50 - My school building is in good condition. | 130 | 22.5 | 301 | 52.0 | 103 | 17.8 | 31 | 5.4 | 14 | 2.4 | 3 |
| 51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. | 209 | 36.0 | 192 | 33.1 | 131 | 22.6 | 25 | 4.3 | 23 | 4.0 | 2 |
| 52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. | 158 | 27.2 | 258 | 44.4 | 98 | 16.9 | 44 | 7.6 | 23 | 4.0 | 1 |
| 53 - I like going to this school. | 73 | 12.6 | 214 | 37.0 | 179 | 31.0 | 46 | 8.0 | 66 | 11.4 | 4 |
| 54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. | 232 | 40.1 | 256 | 44.2 | 71 | 12.3 | 8 | 1.4 | 12 | 2.1 | 3 |
| 55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. | 81 | 14.0 | 217 | 37.5 | 190 | 32.8 | 48 | 8.3 | 43 | 7.4 | 3 |
| 56 - I would attend a different school if I could. | 97 | 16.7 | 77 | 13.3 | 162 | 27.9 | 139 | 23.9 | 106 | 18.2 | 1 |
| 57 - Teachers treat me with respect. | 65 | 11.3 | 252 | 43.7 | 168 | 29.1 | 61 | 10.6 | 31 | 5.4 | 5 |
| 58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. | 60 | 10.4 | 255 | 44.1 | 158 | 27.3 | 66 | 11.4 | 39 | 6.7 | 4 |
| 59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. | 103 | 17.8 | 283 | 49.0 | 156 | 27.0 | 26 | 4.5 | 10 | 1.7 | 4 |
| 60 - I am treated fairly at school. | 58 | 10.0 | 253 | 43.8 | 181 | 31.3 | 53 | 9.2 | 33 | 5.7 | 4 |
| 61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. | 83 | 14.4 | 209 | 36.2 | 132 | 22.9 | 105 | 18.2 | 48 | 8.3 | 5 |
| 62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 31 | 5.4 | 182 | 31.5 | 253 | 43.8 | 72 | 12.5 | 40 | 6.9 | 4 |
| 63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. | 71 | 12.3 | 198 | 34.3 | 155 | 26.8 | 69 | 11.9 | 85 | 14.7 | 4 |
| 64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. | 115 | 20.1 | 293 | 51.1 | 135 | 23.6 | 17 | 3.0 | 13 | 2.3 | 9 |
| 65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. | 100 | 17.3 | 229 | 39.7 | 134 | 23.2 | 65 | 11.3 | 49 | 8.5 | 5 |
| 66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. | 85 | 14.7 | 204 | 35.2 | 170 | 29.4 | 69 | 11.9 | 51 | 8.8 | 3 |
| 67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. | 154 | 26.6 | 248 | 42.8 | 132 | 22.8 | 21 | 3.6 | 24 | 4.1 | 3 |
| Data Collected in Spring, 2005 |
| Tables Posted May 19, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |