| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| SOUTHERN BOONE MIDDLE, SOUTHERN BOONE CO. R-I School District |
| What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl) |
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| SEC1 | Frequency | Percent |
| MALE | 143 | 49.48 |
| FEMALE | 146 | 50.52 |
| What grade are you in? | ||
| SEC2 | Frequency | Percent |
| 6TH | 94 | 32.64 |
| 7TH | 97 | 33.68 |
| 8TH | 96 | 33.33 |
| 9TH | 1 | 0.35 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| SEC3 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE | 266 | 92.36 |
| BLACK | 2 | 0.69 |
| ASIAN/ORIENTAL | 3 | 1.04 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 5 | 1.74 |
| HISPANIC | 3 | 1.04 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 9 | 3.13 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How far in school did your mother go? |
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| SEC4 | Frequency | Percent |
| FINISHED 8TH | 4 | 1.38 |
| H.S. GRAD | 55 | 19.03 |
| POST SECONDARY | 43 | 14.88 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 128 | 44.29 |
| DON T KNOW | 59 | 20.42 |
| How far in school did your father go? |
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| SEC5 | Frequency | Percent |
| 2 | 9 | 3.14 |
| 3 | 65 | 22.65 |
| 4 | 31 | 10.80 |
| 5 | 110 | 38.33 |
| 6 | 72 | 25.09 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| How many days of school did you miss last month? |
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| SEC6 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 159 | 55.02 |
| 1 OR 2 DAYS | 91 | 31.49 |
| 3 OR 4 DAYS | 19 | 6.57 |
| 5 TO 10 DAYS | 18 | 6.23 |
| MORE THAN 10 DAYS | 2 | 0.69 |
| How many hours of television do you usually watch each day? |
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| SEC7 | Frequency | Percent |
| ONE HR. OR LESS | 96 | 33.45 |
| TWO HRS. | 75 | 26.13 |
| THREE HRS. | 64 | 22.30 |
| FOUR HRS. | 24 | 8.36 |
| FIVE HRS. | 12 | 4.18 |
| SIX + HRS. | 16 | 5.57 |
| 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 | 20 | 6.92 |
| TWO YEAR SCHOOL | 23 | 7.96 |
| FOUR YEAR SCHOOL | 171 | 59.17 |
| MILITARY | 23 | 7.96 |
| OTHER | 52 | 17.99 |
| Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school? |
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| SEC9 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 98 | 34.15 |
| A & B | 82 | 28.57 |
| B | 28 | 9.76 |
| B & C | 45 | 15.68 |
| C | 16 | 5.57 |
| C & D | 14 | 4.88 |
| D | 3 | 1.05 |
| BELOW D | 1 | 0.35 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| How much time do you usually spend on homework each day? |
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| SEC10 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE ASSIGNED | 8 | 2.79 |
| DON T DO IT | 10 | 3.48 |
| 1/2 HR. OR LESS | 96 | 33.45 |
| ONE HOUR | 118 | 41.11 |
| TWO HOURS | 36 | 12.54 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 19 | 6.62 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| 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 | 219 | 76.04 |
| UNDER 6 HRS. | 41 | 14.24 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 19 | 6.60 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 3 | 1.04 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 3 | 1.04 |
| 21 TO 25 HRS. | 2 | 0.69 |
| MORE THAN 25 | 1 | 0.35 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How would you describe the quality of education available to you in this school? |
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| SEC12 | Frequency | Percent |
| EXCELLENT | 85 | 29.62 |
| GOOD | 124 | 43.21 |
| AVERAGE | 63 | 21.95 |
| BELOW AVERAGE | 12 | 4.18 |
| POOR | 3 | 1.05 |
| 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 | 124 | 42.91 |
| 1 TO 2 HRS. | 60 | 20.76 |
| 3 TO 5 HRS. | 38 | 13.15 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 34 | 11.76 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 23 | 7.96 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 6 | 2.08 |
| MORE THAN 20 | 4 | 1.38 |
| 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 | 47 | 16.32 |
| Several Times/wk | 121 | 42.01 |
| Once a week | 61 | 21.18 |
| Once 2/wks | 15 | 5.21 |
| Infrequently | 44 | 15.28 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Which of the following best describes the high school program you will complete? |
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| SEC15 | Frequency | Percent |
| College prep. | 176 | 62.19 |
| Voc./ tech. | 49 | 17.31 |
| General | 58 | 20.49 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school. |
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| SEC16A | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 16 | 5.59 |
| Rarely | 63 | 22.03 |
| Occasionally | 103 | 36.01 |
| Regularly | 104 | 36.36 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for high school. |
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| sec16b | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 63 | 22.03 |
| Rarely | 96 | 33.57 |
| Occasionally | 100 | 34.97 |
| Regularly | 27 | 9.44 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school. |
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| SEC16C | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 35 | 12.41 |
| Rarely | 67 | 23.76 |
| Occasionally | 123 | 43.62 |
| Regularly | 57 | 20.21 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2005 |
| Tables Posted December 05, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| SOUTHERN BOONE MIDDLE, SOUTHERN BOONE CO. R-I 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. | 34 | 11.8 | 127 | 43.9 | 95 | 32.9 | 24 | 8.3 | 9 | 3.1 | 0 |
| 18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. | 41 | 14.3 | 113 | 39.4 | 75 | 26.1 | 43 | 15.0 | 15 | 5.2 | 2 |
| 19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. | 56 | 19.5 | 117 | 40.8 | 76 | 26.5 | 35 | 12.2 | 3 | 1.0 | 2 |
| 20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. | 61 | 21.3 | 118 | 41.3 | 67 | 23.4 | 25 | 8.7 | 15 | 5.2 | 3 |
| 21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. | 94 | 32.5 | 123 | 42.6 | 45 | 15.6 | 22 | 7.6 | 5 | 1.7 | 0 |
| 22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. | 82 | 28.6 | 109 | 38.0 | 69 | 24.0 | 16 | 5.6 | 11 | 3.8 | 2 |
| 23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. | 80 | 27.7 | 125 | 43.3 | 58 | 20.1 | 19 | 6.6 | 7 | 2.4 | 0 |
| 24 - My teachers make learning interesting. | 49 | 17.1 | 83 | 29.0 | 91 | 31.8 | 39 | 13.6 | 24 | 8.4 | 3 |
| 25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. | 97 | 33.6 | 133 | 46.0 | 45 | 15.6 | 7 | 2.4 | 7 | 2.4 | 0 |
| 26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. | 79 | 27.8 | 128 | 45.1 | 60 | 21.1 | 9 | 3.2 | 8 | 2.8 | 5 |
| 27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. | 125 | 43.4 | 113 | 39.2 | 39 | 13.5 | 8 | 2.8 | 3 | 1.0 | 1 |
| 28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. | 54 | 18.9 | 121 | 42.3 | 78 | 27.3 | 27 | 9.4 | 6 | 2.1 | 3 |
| 29 - I feel safe at school. | 87 | 30.3 | 111 | 38.7 | 45 | 15.7 | 23 | 8.0 | 21 | 7.3 | 2 |
| 30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. | 68 | 23.9 | 111 | 38.9 | 64 | 22.5 | 30 | 10.5 | 12 | 4.2 | 4 |
| 31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. | 97 | 33.8 | 111 | 38.7 | 55 | 19.2 | 17 | 5.9 | 7 | 2.4 | 2 |
| 32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. | 31 | 10.8 | 35 | 12.2 | 73 | 25.5 | 74 | 25.9 | 73 | 25.5 | 3 |
| 33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. | 52 | 18.1 | 108 | 37.6 | 83 | 28.9 | 24 | 8.4 | 20 | 7.0 | 2 |
| 34 - I learn about other cultures in school. | 69 | 24.3 | 98 | 34.5 | 70 | 24.6 | 28 | 9.9 | 19 | 6.7 | 5 |
| 35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. | 173 | 60.5 | 81 | 28.3 | 26 | 9.1 | 3 | 1.0 | 3 | 1.0 | 3 |
| 36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. | 111 | 39.4 | 119 | 42.2 | 42 | 14.9 | 8 | 2.8 | 2 | 0.7 | 7 |
| 37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. | 91 | 31.6 | 131 | 45.5 | 48 | 16.7 | 15 | 5.2 | 3 | 1.0 | 1 |
| 38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. | 87 | 30.3 | 133 | 46.3 | 46 | 16.0 | 14 | 4.9 | 7 | 2.4 | 2 |
| 39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 73 | 25.4 | 121 | 42.2 | 62 | 21.6 | 25 | 8.7 | 6 | 2.1 | 2 |
| 40 - Our classes are often interrupted. | 35 | 12.3 | 54 | 18.9 | 107 | 37.5 | 68 | 23.9 | 21 | 7.4 | 4 |
| 41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 42 | 14.6 | 87 | 30.3 | 129 | 44.9 | 17 | 5.9 | 12 | 4.2 | 2 |
| 42 - I have fun learning. | 44 | 15.4 | 65 | 22.7 | 85 | 29.7 | 34 | 11.9 | 58 | 20.3 | 3 |
| 43 - My teachers think I can learn. | 139 | 48.4 | 109 | 38.0 | 30 | 10.5 | 7 | 2.4 | 2 | 0.7 | 2 |
| 44 - The community is proud of this school. | 105 | 37.0 | 96 | 33.8 | 59 | 20.8 | 12 | 4.2 | 12 | 4.2 | 5 |
| 45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. | 116 | 40.4 | 100 | 34.8 | 43 | 15.0 | 12 | 4.2 | 16 | 5.6 | 2 |
| 46 - Students at my school are friendly. | 42 | 14.8 | 92 | 32.4 | 104 | 36.6 | 32 | 11.3 | 14 | 4.9 | 5 |
| 47 - This school is a good place to learn. | 87 | 30.5 | 118 | 41.4 | 52 | 18.2 | 19 | 6.7 | 9 | 3.2 | 4 |
| 48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. | 140 | 49.1 | 107 | 37.5 | 28 | 9.8 | 7 | 2.5 | 3 | 1.1 | 4 |
| 49 - My teachers are good teachers. | 110 | 38.6 | 106 | 37.2 | 54 | 18.9 | 9 | 3.2 | 6 | 2.1 | 4 |
| 50 - My school building is in good condition. | 35 | 12.2 | 62 | 21.7 | 63 | 22.0 | 54 | 18.9 | 72 | 25.2 | 3 |
| 51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. | 35 | 12.2 | 62 | 21.5 | 81 | 28.1 | 63 | 21.9 | 47 | 16.3 | 1 |
| 52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. | 96 | 33.6 | 123 | 43.0 | 42 | 14.7 | 18 | 6.3 | 7 | 2.4 | 3 |
| 53 - I like going to this school. | 94 | 32.6 | 87 | 30.2 | 58 | 20.1 | 23 | 8.0 | 26 | 9.0 | 1 |
| 54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. | 198 | 69.2 | 70 | 24.5 | 15 | 5.2 | 3 | 1.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 |
| 55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. | 111 | 38.5 | 107 | 37.2 | 56 | 19.4 | 10 | 3.5 | 4 | 1.4 | 1 |
| 56 - I would attend a different school if I could. | 29 | 10.2 | 38 | 13.3 | 60 | 21.1 | 47 | 16.5 | 111 | 38.9 | 4 |
| 57 - Teachers treat me with respect. | 82 | 28.6 | 111 | 38.7 | 67 | 23.3 | 15 | 5.2 | 12 | 4.2 | 2 |
| 58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. | 81 | 28.3 | 95 | 33.2 | 66 | 23.1 | 32 | 11.2 | 12 | 4.2 | 3 |
| 59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. | 127 | 44.6 | 126 | 44.2 | 27 | 9.5 | 3 | 1.1 | 2 | 0.7 | 4 |
| 60 - I am treated fairly at school. | 78 | 27.2 | 105 | 36.6 | 71 | 24.7 | 22 | 7.7 | 11 | 3.8 | 2 |
| 61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. | 86 | 30.3 | 91 | 32.0 | 52 | 18.3 | 25 | 8.8 | 30 | 10.6 | 5 |
| 62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 62 | 21.9 | 98 | 34.6 | 92 | 32.5 | 21 | 7.4 | 10 | 3.5 | 6 |
| 63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. | 68 | 23.6 | 95 | 33.0 | 67 | 23.3 | 37 | 12.8 | 21 | 7.3 | 1 |
| 64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. | 82 | 28.6 | 122 | 42.5 | 62 | 21.6 | 16 | 5.6 | 5 | 1.7 | 2 |
| 65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. | 127 | 44.3 | 86 | 30.0 | 47 | 16.4 | 17 | 5.9 | 10 | 3.5 | 2 |
| 66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. | 49 | 17.1 | 65 | 22.7 | 97 | 33.9 | 37 | 12.9 | 38 | 13.3 | 3 |
| 67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. | 129 | 45.1 | 112 | 39.2 | 30 | 10.5 | 8 | 2.8 | 7 | 2.4 | 3 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2005 |
| Tables Posted December 05, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |