| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| ANN HAWKINS GENTRY MIDDLE, COLUMBIA 93 School District |
| What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl) |
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| SEC1 | Frequency | Percent |
| MALE | 329 | 46.47 |
| FEMALE | 379 | 53.53 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| What grade are you in? | ||
| SEC2 | Frequency | Percent |
| 6TH | 362 | 51.06 |
| 7TH | 345 | 48.66 |
| 8TH | 2 | 0.28 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| SEC3 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE | 487 | 68.69 |
| BLACK | 115 | 16.22 |
| ASIAN/ORIENTAL | 32 | 4.51 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 7 | 0.99 |
| HISPANIC | 13 | 1.83 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 55 | 7.76 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| How far in school did your mother go? |
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| SEC4 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 1 | 0.14 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 13 | 1.83 |
| H.S. GRAD | 82 | 11.57 |
| POST SECONDARY | 85 | 11.99 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 365 | 51.48 |
| DON T KNOW | 163 | 22.99 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| How far in school did your father go? |
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| SEC5 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 | 4 | 0.56 |
| 2 | 13 | 1.83 |
| 3 | 68 | 9.59 |
| 4 | 63 | 8.89 |
| 5 | 347 | 48.94 |
| 6 | 214 | 30.18 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| How many days of school did you miss last month? |
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| SEC6 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 337 | 47.67 |
| 1 OR 2 DAYS | 227 | 32.11 |
| 3 OR 4 DAYS | 87 | 12.31 |
| 5 TO 10 DAYS | 45 | 6.36 |
| MORE THAN 10 DAYS | 11 | 1.56 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| How many hours of television do you usually watch each day? |
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| SEC7 | Frequency | Percent |
| ONE HR. OR LESS | 180 | 25.46 |
| TWO HRS. | 182 | 25.74 |
| THREE HRS. | 142 | 20.08 |
| FOUR HRS. | 94 | 13.30 |
| FIVE HRS. | 46 | 6.51 |
| SIX + HRS. | 63 | 8.91 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| 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 | 50 | 7.05 |
| TWO YEAR SCHOOL | 25 | 3.53 |
| FOUR YEAR SCHOOL | 466 | 65.73 |
| MILITARY | 37 | 5.22 |
| OTHER | 131 | 18.48 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school? |
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| SEC9 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 246 | 34.70 |
| A & B | 199 | 28.07 |
| B | 62 | 8.74 |
| B & C | 106 | 14.95 |
| C | 31 | 4.37 |
| C & D | 39 | 5.50 |
| D | 10 | 1.41 |
| BELOW D | 16 | 2.26 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| How much time do you usually spend on homework each day? |
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| SEC10 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE ASSIGNED | 33 | 4.67 |
| DON T DO IT | 28 | 3.97 |
| 1/2 HR. OR LESS | 229 | 32.44 |
| ONE HOUR | 282 | 39.94 |
| TWO HOURS | 92 | 13.03 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 42 | 5.95 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| 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 | 381 | 54.04 |
| UNDER 6 HRS. | 218 | 30.92 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 64 | 9.08 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 20 | 2.84 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 10 | 1.42 |
| 21 TO 25 HRS. | 2 | 0.28 |
| MORE THAN 25 | 10 | 1.42 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| How would you describe the quality of education available to you in this school? |
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| SEC12 | Frequency | Percent |
| EXCELLENT | 205 | 28.95 |
| GOOD | 340 | 48.02 |
| AVERAGE | 129 | 18.22 |
| BELOW AVERAGE | 18 | 2.54 |
| POOR | 16 | 2.26 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| 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 | 310 | 43.72 |
| 1 TO 2 HRS. | 228 | 32.16 |
| 3 TO 5 HRS. | 107 | 15.09 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 43 | 6.06 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 11 | 1.55 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 5 | 0.71 |
| MORE THAN 20 | 5 | 0.71 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| 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 | 102 | 14.41 |
| Several Times/wk | 182 | 25.71 |
| Once a week | 116 | 16.38 |
| Once 2/wks | 76 | 10.73 |
| Infrequently | 210 | 29.66 |
| Not at all | 22 | 3.11 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Which of the following best describes the high school program you will complete? |
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| SEC15 | Frequency | Percent |
| College prep. | 394 | 56.21 |
| Voc./ tech. | 122 | 17.40 |
| General | 185 | 26.39 |
| Frequency Missing = 10 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school. |
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| SEC16A | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 36 | 5.08 |
| Rarely | 132 | 18.62 |
| Occasionally | 246 | 34.70 |
| Regularly | 295 | 41.61 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for high school. |
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| sec16b | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 111 | 15.79 |
| Rarely | 235 | 33.43 |
| Occasionally | 258 | 36.70 |
| Regularly | 99 | 14.08 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school. |
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| SEC16C | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 92 | 13.07 |
| Rarely | 165 | 23.44 |
| Occasionally | 270 | 38.35 |
| Regularly | 177 | 25.14 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| Data Collected in Spring, 2004 |
| Tables Posted April 20, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| ANN HAWKINS GENTRY MIDDLE, COLUMBIA 93 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. | 117 | 16.5 | 364 | 51.3 | 165 | 23.3 | 48 | 6.8 | 15 | 2.1 | 2 |
| 18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. | 121 | 17.1 | 335 | 47.4 | 146 | 20.7 | 87 | 12.3 | 18 | 2.5 | 4 |
| 19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. | 180 | 25.4 | 332 | 46.9 | 139 | 19.6 | 45 | 6.4 | 12 | 1.7 | 3 |
| 20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. | 161 | 22.8 | 293 | 41.6 | 150 | 21.3 | 73 | 10.4 | 28 | 4.0 | 6 |
| 21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. | 326 | 46.0 | 282 | 39.8 | 75 | 10.6 | 16 | 2.3 | 10 | 1.4 | 2 |
| 22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. | 204 | 28.9 | 264 | 37.3 | 148 | 20.9 | 56 | 7.9 | 35 | 5.0 | 4 |
| 23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. | 168 | 23.8 | 293 | 41.4 | 156 | 22.1 | 67 | 9.5 | 23 | 3.3 | 4 |
| 24 - My teachers make learning interesting. | 142 | 20.1 | 266 | 37.7 | 181 | 25.7 | 78 | 11.1 | 38 | 5.4 | 6 |
| 25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. | 238 | 33.9 | 337 | 48.0 | 90 | 12.8 | 19 | 2.7 | 18 | 2.6 | 9 |
| 26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. | 263 | 37.4 | 309 | 43.9 | 97 | 13.8 | 19 | 2.7 | 16 | 2.3 | 7 |
| 27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. | 307 | 43.4 | 277 | 39.1 | 81 | 11.4 | 32 | 4.5 | 11 | 1.6 | 3 |
| 28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. | 176 | 24.9 | 293 | 41.4 | 151 | 21.4 | 62 | 8.8 | 25 | 3.5 | 4 |
| 29 - I feel safe at school. | 240 | 33.9 | 259 | 36.5 | 127 | 17.9 | 43 | 6.1 | 40 | 5.6 | 2 |
| 30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. | 194 | 27.4 | 261 | 36.9 | 160 | 22.6 | 55 | 7.8 | 37 | 5.2 | 4 |
| 31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. | 231 | 32.7 | 273 | 38.6 | 130 | 18.4 | 37 | 5.2 | 36 | 5.1 | 4 |
| 32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. | 31 | 4.4 | 51 | 7.2 | 154 | 21.7 | 164 | 23.1 | 309 | 43.6 | 2 |
| 33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. | 179 | 25.5 | 260 | 37.1 | 162 | 23.1 | 50 | 7.1 | 50 | 7.1 | 10 |
| 34 - I learn about other cultures in school. | 289 | 41.0 | 301 | 42.7 | 76 | 10.8 | 27 | 3.8 | 12 | 1.7 | 6 |
| 35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. | 417 | 59.1 | 216 | 30.6 | 51 | 7.2 | 9 | 1.3 | 13 | 1.8 | 5 |
| 36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. | 301 | 42.6 | 284 | 40.2 | 87 | 12.3 | 19 | 2.7 | 16 | 2.3 | 4 |
| 37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. | 211 | 29.8 | 328 | 46.3 | 128 | 18.1 | 19 | 2.7 | 23 | 3.2 | 2 |
| 38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. | 256 | 36.1 | 295 | 41.6 | 97 | 13.7 | 37 | 5.2 | 24 | 3.4 | 2 |
| 39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 116 | 16.4 | 253 | 35.7 | 213 | 30.1 | 77 | 10.9 | 49 | 6.9 | 3 |
| 40 - Our classes are often interrupted. | 82 | 11.5 | 165 | 23.2 | 229 | 32.3 | 191 | 26.9 | 43 | 6.1 | 1 |
| 41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 136 | 19.2 | 211 | 29.8 | 300 | 42.4 | 25 | 3.5 | 36 | 5.1 | 3 |
| 42 - I have fun learning. | 155 | 21.9 | 249 | 35.1 | 180 | 25.4 | 62 | 8.7 | 63 | 8.9 | 2 |
| 43 - My teachers think I can learn. | 392 | 55.4 | 228 | 32.2 | 64 | 9.0 | 6 | 0.8 | 18 | 2.5 | 3 |
| 44 - The community is proud of this school. | 294 | 41.6 | 246 | 34.8 | 128 | 18.1 | 16 | 2.3 | 22 | 3.1 | 5 |
| 45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. | 318 | 44.9 | 270 | 38.1 | 71 | 10.0 | 38 | 5.4 | 12 | 1.7 | 2 |
| 46 - Students at my school are friendly. | 89 | 12.6 | 248 | 35.1 | 241 | 34.1 | 76 | 10.7 | 53 | 7.5 | 4 |
| 47 - This school is a good place to learn. | 241 | 34.1 | 314 | 44.5 | 103 | 14.6 | 21 | 3.0 | 27 | 3.8 | 5 |
| 48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. | 335 | 47.7 | 267 | 38.0 | 72 | 10.2 | 18 | 2.6 | 11 | 1.6 | 8 |
| 49 - My teachers are good teachers. | 349 | 49.1 | 263 | 37.0 | 66 | 9.3 | 17 | 2.4 | 16 | 2.3 | 0 |
| 50 - My school building is in good condition. | 393 | 55.3 | 255 | 35.9 | 44 | 6.2 | 11 | 1.5 | 8 | 1.1 | 0 |
| 51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. | 69 | 9.7 | 89 | 12.5 | 166 | 23.4 | 176 | 24.8 | 210 | 29.6 | 1 |
| 52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. | 287 | 40.6 | 232 | 32.8 | 115 | 16.3 | 41 | 5.8 | 32 | 4.5 | 4 |
| 53 - I like going to this school. | 211 | 29.9 | 236 | 33.4 | 140 | 19.8 | 46 | 6.5 | 73 | 10.3 | 5 |
| 54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. | 516 | 72.9 | 161 | 22.7 | 17 | 2.4 | 7 | 1.0 | 7 | 1.0 | 3 |
| 55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. | 275 | 38.7 | 263 | 37.0 | 131 | 18.5 | 21 | 3.0 | 20 | 2.8 | 1 |
| 56 - I would attend a different school if I could. | 86 | 12.1 | 80 | 11.3 | 148 | 20.9 | 165 | 23.3 | 230 | 32.4 | 2 |
| 57 - Teachers treat me with respect. | 282 | 39.8 | 252 | 35.6 | 95 | 13.4 | 44 | 6.2 | 35 | 4.9 | 3 |
| 58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. | 199 | 28.0 | 278 | 39.2 | 149 | 21.0 | 49 | 6.9 | 35 | 4.9 | 1 |
| 59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. | 369 | 52.3 | 260 | 36.8 | 58 | 8.2 | 7 | 1.0 | 12 | 1.7 | 5 |
| 60 - I am treated fairly at school. | 197 | 27.8 | 293 | 41.3 | 124 | 17.5 | 51 | 7.2 | 44 | 6.2 | 2 |
| 61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. | 311 | 44.4 | 281 | 40.1 | 58 | 8.3 | 32 | 4.6 | 19 | 2.7 | 10 |
| 62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 183 | 25.9 | 231 | 32.7 | 202 | 28.6 | 49 | 6.9 | 41 | 5.8 | 5 |
| 63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. | 180 | 25.4 | 231 | 32.5 | 145 | 20.4 | 62 | 8.7 | 92 | 13.0 | 1 |
| 64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. | 259 | 36.5 | 301 | 42.4 | 100 | 14.1 | 24 | 3.4 | 26 | 3.7 | 1 |
| 65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. | 240 | 33.8 | 211 | 29.7 | 133 | 18.7 | 57 | 8.0 | 70 | 9.8 | 0 |
| 66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. | 168 | 23.8 | 171 | 24.2 | 205 | 29.0 | 69 | 9.8 | 93 | 13.2 | 5 |
| 67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. | 372 | 52.6 | 243 | 34.4 | 60 | 8.5 | 17 | 2.4 | 15 | 2.1 | 4 |
| Data Collected in Spring, 2004 |
| Tables Posted April 20, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |