| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| ZALMA HIGH, ZALMA R-V School District |
| What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl) |
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| SEC1 | Frequency | Percent |
| MALE | 49 | 51.58 |
| FEMALE | 46 | 48.42 |
| What grade are you in? | ||
| SEC2 | Frequency | Percent |
| 7TH | 15 | 15.79 |
| 8TH | 19 | 20.00 |
| 9TH | 17 | 17.89 |
| 10TH | 14 | 14.74 |
| 11TH | 17 | 17.89 |
| 12TH | 13 | 13.68 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| SEC3 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE | 86 | 90.53 |
| BLACK | 1 | 1.05 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 2 | 2.11 |
| HISPANIC | 1 | 1.05 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 5 | 5.26 |
| How far in school did your mother go? |
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| SEC4 | Frequency | Percent |
| FINISHED 8TH | 10 | 10.53 |
| H.S. GRAD | 40 | 42.11 |
| POST SECONDARY | 18 | 18.95 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 12 | 12.63 |
| DON T KNOW | 15 | 15.79 |
| How far in school did your father go? |
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| SEC5 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 | 1 | 1.06 |
| 2 | 10 | 10.64 |
| 3 | 41 | 43.62 |
| 4 | 10 | 10.64 |
| 5 | 9 | 9.57 |
| 6 | 23 | 24.47 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How many days of school did you miss last month? |
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| SEC6 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 49 | 51.58 |
| 1 OR 2 DAYS | 29 | 30.53 |
| 3 OR 4 DAYS | 13 | 13.68 |
| 5 TO 10 DAYS | 4 | 4.21 |
| How many hours of television do you usually watch each day? |
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| SEC7 | Frequency | Percent |
| ONE HR. OR LESS | 17 | 17.89 |
| TWO HRS. | 20 | 21.05 |
| THREE HRS. | 33 | 34.74 |
| FOUR HRS. | 15 | 15.79 |
| FIVE HRS. | 3 | 3.16 |
| SIX + HRS. | 7 | 7.37 |
| 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 | 13 | 13.68 |
| TWO YEAR SCHOOL | 20 | 21.05 |
| FOUR YEAR SCHOOL | 45 | 47.37 |
| MILITARY | 6 | 6.32 |
| OTHER | 11 | 11.58 |
| Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school? |
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| SEC9 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 16 | 16.84 |
| A & B | 20 | 21.05 |
| B | 19 | 20.00 |
| B & C | 19 | 20.00 |
| C | 9 | 9.47 |
| C & D | 7 | 7.37 |
| D | 3 | 3.16 |
| BELOW D | 2 | 2.11 |
| How much time do you usually spend on homework each day? |
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| SEC10 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE ASSIGNED | 14 | 14.74 |
| DON T DO IT | 6 | 6.32 |
| 1/2 HR. OR LESS | 30 | 31.58 |
| ONE HOUR | 34 | 35.79 |
| TWO HOURS | 7 | 7.37 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 4 | 4.21 |
| 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 | 54 | 56.84 |
| UNDER 6 HRS. | 9 | 9.47 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 14 | 14.74 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 6 | 6.32 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 9 | 9.47 |
| 21 TO 25 HRS. | 1 | 1.05 |
| MORE THAN 25 | 2 | 2.11 |
| How would you describe the quality of education available to you in this school? |
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| SEC12 | Frequency | Percent |
| EXCELLENT | 25 | 26.32 |
| GOOD | 47 | 49.47 |
| AVERAGE | 22 | 23.16 |
| BELOW AVERAGE | 1 | 1.05 |
| 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 | 15 | 15.79 |
| 1 TO 2 HRS. | 20 | 21.05 |
| 3 TO 5 HRS. | 22 | 23.16 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 28 | 29.47 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 6 | 6.32 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 3 | 3.16 |
| MORE THAN 20 | 1 | 1.05 |
| 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 | 34 | 35.79 |
| Several Times/wk | 14 | 14.74 |
| Once a week | 23 | 24.21 |
| Once 2/wks | 1 | 1.05 |
| Infrequently | 21 | 22.11 |
| Not at all | 2 | 2.11 |
| Which of the following best describes the high school program you will complete? |
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| SEC15 | Frequency | Percent |
| College prep. | 56 | 62.22 |
| Voc./ tech. | 25 | 27.78 |
| General | 9 | 10.00 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school. |
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| SEC16A | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 1 | 1.10 |
| Rarely | 21 | 23.08 |
| Occasionally | 34 | 37.36 |
| Regularly | 35 | 38.46 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for high school. |
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| sec16b | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 7 | 7.69 |
| Rarely | 29 | 31.87 |
| Occasionally | 34 | 37.36 |
| Regularly | 21 | 23.08 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school. |
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| SEC16C | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 4 | 4.35 |
| Rarely | 16 | 17.39 |
| Occasionally | 36 | 39.13 |
| Regularly | 36 | 39.13 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Data Collected in Spring, 2003 |
| Tables Posted April 16, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| ZALMA HIGH, ZALMA R-V 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. | 7 | 7.4 | 48 | 50.5 | 35 | 36.8 | 4 | 4.2 | 1 | 1.1 | 0 |
| 18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. | 9 | 9.5 | 34 | 35.8 | 30 | 31.6 | 20 | 21.1 | 2 | 2.1 | 0 |
| 19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. | 8 | 8.4 | 54 | 56.8 | 26 | 27.4 | 7 | 7.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. | 17 | 17.9 | 49 | 51.6 | 23 | 24.2 | 5 | 5.3 | 1 | 1.1 | 0 |
| 21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. | 24 | 25.5 | 51 | 54.3 | 16 | 17.0 | 3 | 3.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. | 18 | 19.8 | 46 | 50.5 | 23 | 25.3 | 3 | 3.3 | 1 | 1.1 | 4 |
| 23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. | 17 | 17.9 | 42 | 44.2 | 26 | 27.4 | 6 | 6.3 | 4 | 4.2 | 0 |
| 24 - My teachers make learning interesting. | 8 | 8.5 | 24 | 25.5 | 43 | 45.7 | 13 | 13.8 | 6 | 6.4 | 1 |
| 25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. | 17 | 17.9 | 51 | 53.7 | 24 | 25.3 | 3 | 3.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. | 16 | 17.0 | 49 | 52.1 | 24 | 25.5 | 4 | 4.3 | 1 | 1.1 | 1 |
| 27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. | 40 | 44.0 | 34 | 37.4 | 14 | 15.4 | 3 | 3.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 4 |
| 28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. | 17 | 18.3 | 43 | 46.2 | 30 | 32.3 | 2 | 2.2 | 1 | 1.1 | 2 |
| 29 - I feel safe at school. | 49 | 53.3 | 25 | 27.2 | 10 | 10.9 | 6 | 6.5 | 2 | 2.2 | 3 |
| 30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. | 32 | 33.7 | 42 | 44.2 | 16 | 16.8 | 4 | 4.2 | 1 | 1.1 | 0 |
| 31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. | 34 | 35.8 | 43 | 45.3 | 13 | 13.7 | 2 | 2.1 | 3 | 3.2 | 0 |
| 32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. | 17 | 17.9 | 19 | 20.0 | 40 | 42.1 | 11 | 11.6 | 8 | 8.4 | 0 |
| 33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. | 14 | 14.9 | 44 | 46.8 | 30 | 31.9 | 4 | 4.3 | 2 | 2.1 | 1 |
| 34 - I learn about other cultures in school. | 12 | 12.6 | 45 | 47.4 | 27 | 28.4 | 9 | 9.5 | 2 | 2.1 | 0 |
| 35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. | 69 | 73.4 | 19 | 20.2 | 6 | 6.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. | 19 | 20.0 | 59 | 62.1 | 15 | 15.8 | 2 | 2.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. | 16 | 16.8 | 54 | 56.8 | 24 | 25.3 | 1 | 1.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. | 22 | 23.2 | 58 | 61.1 | 14 | 14.7 | 1 | 1.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 7 | 7.4 | 33 | 35.1 | 37 | 39.4 | 13 | 13.8 | 4 | 4.3 | 1 |
| 40 - Our classes are often interrupted. | 13 | 13.8 | 17 | 18.1 | 34 | 36.2 | 22 | 23.4 | 8 | 8.5 | 1 |
| 41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 24 | 25.5 | 48 | 51.1 | 20 | 21.3 | 2 | 2.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 42 - I have fun learning. | 11 | 11.7 | 24 | 25.5 | 39 | 41.5 | 15 | 16.0 | 5 | 5.3 | 1 |
| 43 - My teachers think I can learn. | 32 | 34.8 | 51 | 55.4 | 8 | 8.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 1.1 | 3 |
| 44 - The community is proud of this school. | 18 | 20.0 | 45 | 50.0 | 22 | 24.4 | 3 | 3.3 | 2 | 2.2 | 5 |
| 45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. | 28 | 29.5 | 41 | 43.2 | 15 | 15.8 | 3 | 3.2 | 8 | 8.4 | 0 |
| 46 - Students at my school are friendly. | 15 | 16.1 | 34 | 36.6 | 34 | 36.6 | 6 | 6.5 | 4 | 4.3 | 2 |
| 47 - This school is a good place to learn. | 26 | 28.3 | 44 | 47.8 | 21 | 22.8 | 1 | 1.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 |
| 48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. | 25 | 26.9 | 60 | 64.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 1 | 1.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 49 - My teachers are good teachers. | 27 | 28.7 | 41 | 43.6 | 26 | 27.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 50 - My school building is in good condition. | 21 | 22.3 | 38 | 40.4 | 24 | 25.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 3 | 3.2 | 1 |
| 51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. | 6 | 6.3 | 12 | 12.6 | 35 | 36.8 | 29 | 30.5 | 13 | 13.7 | 0 |
| 52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. | 40 | 42.1 | 38 | 40.0 | 11 | 11.6 | 3 | 3.2 | 3 | 3.2 | 0 |
| 53 - I like going to this school. | 37 | 38.9 | 33 | 34.7 | 19 | 20.0 | 4 | 4.2 | 2 | 2.1 | 0 |
| 54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. | 53 | 55.8 | 37 | 38.9 | 5 | 5.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. | 21 | 22.8 | 35 | 38.0 | 28 | 30.4 | 7 | 7.6 | 1 | 1.1 | 3 |
| 56 - I would attend a different school if I could. | 9 | 9.8 | 8 | 8.7 | 16 | 17.4 | 17 | 18.5 | 42 | 45.7 | 3 |
| 57 - Teachers treat me with respect. | 17 | 18.1 | 49 | 52.1 | 23 | 24.5 | 2 | 2.1 | 3 | 3.2 | 1 |
| 58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. | 13 | 15.3 | 41 | 48.2 | 27 | 31.8 | 4 | 4.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 10 |
| 59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. | 33 | 35.5 | 45 | 48.4 | 14 | 15.1 | 1 | 1.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 60 - I am treated fairly at school. | 19 | 20.4 | 44 | 47.3 | 21 | 22.6 | 7 | 7.5 | 2 | 2.2 | 2 |
| 61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. | 32 | 34.4 | 45 | 48.4 | 11 | 11.8 | 3 | 3.2 | 2 | 2.2 | 2 |
| 62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 15 | 17.4 | 26 | 30.2 | 38 | 44.2 | 6 | 7.0 | 1 | 1.2 | 9 |
| 63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. | 25 | 27.2 | 32 | 34.8 | 29 | 31.5 | 4 | 4.3 | 2 | 2.2 | 3 |
| 64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. | 28 | 32.2 | 46 | 52.9 | 12 | 13.8 | 1 | 1.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 8 |
| 65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. | 33 | 36.3 | 41 | 45.1 | 12 | 13.2 | 4 | 4.4 | 1 | 1.1 | 4 |
| 66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. | 26 | 29.2 | 40 | 44.9 | 18 | 20.2 | 2 | 2.2 | 3 | 3.4 | 6 |
| 67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. | 26 | 28.6 | 45 | 49.5 | 18 | 19.8 | 1 | 1.1 | 1 | 1.1 | 4 |
| Data Collected in Spring, 2003 |
| Tables Posted April 16, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |