| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| JACKSON SR. HIGH, JACKSON R-II School District |
| What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl) |
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| SEC1 | Frequency | Percent |
| MALE | 485 | 50.36 |
| FEMALE | 478 | 49.64 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| What grade are you in? | ||
| SEC2 | Frequency | Percent |
| 10TH | 372 | 38.67 |
| 11TH | 293 | 30.46 |
| 12TH | 297 | 30.87 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| SEC3 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE | 913 | 95.20 |
| BLACK | 13 | 1.36 |
| ASIAN/ORIENTAL | 1 | 0.10 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 6 | 0.63 |
| HISPANIC | 6 | 0.63 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 20 | 2.09 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| How far in school did your mother go? |
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| SEC4 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 2 | 0.21 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 46 | 4.79 |
| H.S. GRAD | 284 | 29.58 |
| POST SECONDARY | 239 | 24.90 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 314 | 32.71 |
| DON T KNOW | 75 | 7.81 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| How far in school did your father go? |
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| SEC5 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 | 13 | 1.35 |
| 2 | 46 | 4.79 |
| 3 | 302 | 31.46 |
| 4 | 197 | 20.52 |
| 5 | 298 | 31.04 |
| 6 | 104 | 10.83 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| How many days of school did you miss last month? |
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| SEC6 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 454 | 47.19 |
| 1 OR 2 DAYS | 367 | 38.15 |
| 3 OR 4 DAYS | 83 | 8.63 |
| 5 TO 10 DAYS | 44 | 4.57 |
| MORE THAN 10 DAYS | 14 | 1.46 |
| 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 | 458 | 47.56 |
| TWO HRS. | 254 | 26.38 |
| THREE HRS. | 131 | 13.60 |
| FOUR HRS. | 64 | 6.65 |
| FIVE HRS. | 24 | 2.49 |
| SIX + HRS. | 32 | 3.32 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| 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 | 100 | 10.38 |
| TWO YEAR SCHOOL | 90 | 9.35 |
| FOUR YEAR SCHOOL | 650 | 67.50 |
| MILITARY | 59 | 6.13 |
| OTHER | 64 | 6.65 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school? |
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| SEC9 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 232 | 24.14 |
| A & B | 262 | 27.26 |
| B | 143 | 14.88 |
| B & C | 163 | 16.96 |
| C | 62 | 6.45 |
| C & D | 70 | 7.28 |
| D | 15 | 1.56 |
| BELOW D | 14 | 1.46 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| How much time do you usually spend on homework each day? |
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| SEC10 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE ASSIGNED | 103 | 10.72 |
| DON T DO IT | 95 | 9.89 |
| 1/2 HR. OR LESS | 236 | 24.56 |
| ONE HOUR | 291 | 30.28 |
| TWO HOURS | 133 | 13.84 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 103 | 10.72 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| 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 | 416 | 43.38 |
| UNDER 6 HRS. | 59 | 6.15 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 98 | 10.22 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 108 | 11.26 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 122 | 12.72 |
| 21 TO 25 HRS. | 86 | 8.97 |
| MORE THAN 25 | 70 | 7.30 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| How would you describe the quality of education available to you in this school? |
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| SEC12 | Frequency | Percent |
| EXCELLENT | 283 | 29.45 |
| GOOD | 459 | 47.76 |
| AVERAGE | 171 | 17.79 |
| BELOW AVERAGE | 20 | 2.08 |
| POOR | 28 | 2.91 |
| 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 | 350 | 36.46 |
| 1 TO 2 HRS. | 210 | 21.88 |
| 3 TO 5 HRS. | 142 | 14.79 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 92 | 9.58 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 80 | 8.33 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 58 | 6.04 |
| MORE THAN 20 | 28 | 2.92 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| 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 | 312 | 32.53 |
| Several Times/wk | 100 | 10.43 |
| Once a week | 76 | 7.92 |
| Once 2/wks | 68 | 7.09 |
| Infrequently | 299 | 31.18 |
| Not at all | 104 | 10.84 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| Which of the following best describes the high school program you will complete? |
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| SEC15 | Frequency | Percent |
| College prep. | 635 | 66.91 |
| Voc./ tech. | 119 | 12.54 |
| General | 195 | 20.55 |
| Frequency Missing = 15 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school. |
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| SEC16A | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 71 | 7.52 |
| Rarely | 184 | 19.49 |
| Occasionally | 345 | 36.55 |
| Regularly | 344 | 36.44 |
| Frequency Missing = 20 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for high school. |
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| sec16b | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 72 | 7.64 |
| Rarely | 219 | 23.22 |
| Occasionally | 395 | 41.89 |
| Regularly | 257 | 27.25 |
| Frequency Missing = 21 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school. |
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| SEC16C | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 50 | 5.30 |
| Rarely | 157 | 16.65 |
| Occasionally | 344 | 36.48 |
| Regularly | 392 | 41.57 |
| Frequency Missing = 21 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2001 |
| Tables Posted April 14, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| JACKSON SR. HIGH, JACKSON R-II 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. | 88 | 9.1 | 417 | 43.3 | 276 | 28.7 | 134 | 13.9 | 48 | 5.0 | 1 |
| 18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. | 171 | 17.8 | 464 | 48.3 | 194 | 20.2 | 90 | 9.4 | 42 | 4.4 | 3 |
| 19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. | 123 | 12.8 | 440 | 45.9 | 270 | 28.2 | 91 | 9.5 | 34 | 3.5 | 6 |
| 20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. | 153 | 16.0 | 439 | 45.9 | 224 | 23.4 | 101 | 10.6 | 39 | 4.1 | 8 |
| 21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. | 250 | 26.2 | 487 | 51.0 | 157 | 16.5 | 44 | 4.6 | 16 | 1.7 | 10 |
| 22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. | 222 | 23.1 | 440 | 45.8 | 178 | 18.5 | 86 | 9.0 | 34 | 3.5 | 4 |
| 23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. | 129 | 13.4 | 413 | 42.9 | 241 | 25.1 | 145 | 15.1 | 34 | 3.5 | 2 |
| 24 - My teachers make learning interesting. | 74 | 7.7 | 291 | 30.3 | 376 | 39.1 | 159 | 16.5 | 61 | 6.3 | 3 |
| 25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. | 162 | 16.9 | 547 | 57.0 | 192 | 20.0 | 39 | 4.1 | 19 | 2.0 | 5 |
| 26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. | 224 | 23.3 | 482 | 50.2 | 189 | 19.7 | 39 | 4.1 | 27 | 2.8 | 3 |
| 27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. | 287 | 29.9 | 400 | 41.7 | 162 | 16.9 | 76 | 7.9 | 35 | 3.6 | 4 |
| 28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. | 117 | 12.2 | 398 | 41.5 | 297 | 31.0 | 103 | 10.7 | 44 | 4.6 | 5 |
| 29 - I feel safe at school. | 249 | 25.9 | 434 | 45.2 | 191 | 19.9 | 53 | 5.5 | 34 | 3.5 | 3 |
| 30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. | 151 | 15.7 | 397 | 41.3 | 260 | 27.0 | 86 | 8.9 | 68 | 7.1 | 2 |
| 31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. | 140 | 14.6 | 357 | 37.2 | 234 | 24.4 | 154 | 16.0 | 75 | 7.8 | 4 |
| 32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. | 247 | 25.7 | 285 | 29.7 | 321 | 33.4 | 77 | 8.0 | 31 | 3.2 | 3 |
| 33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. | 84 | 8.8 | 306 | 32.2 | 367 | 38.6 | 136 | 14.3 | 58 | 6.1 | 13 |
| 34 - I learn about other cultures in school. | 77 | 8.1 | 379 | 39.6 | 285 | 29.8 | 145 | 15.2 | 70 | 7.3 | 8 |
| 35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. | 344 | 35.8 | 418 | 43.5 | 140 | 14.6 | 32 | 3.3 | 26 | 2.7 | 4 |
| 36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. | 196 | 20.4 | 541 | 56.2 | 158 | 16.4 | 40 | 4.2 | 27 | 2.8 | 2 |
| 37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. | 124 | 12.9 | 447 | 46.6 | 253 | 26.4 | 93 | 9.7 | 42 | 4.4 | 5 |
| 38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. | 177 | 18.5 | 480 | 50.1 | 212 | 22.1 | 62 | 6.5 | 27 | 2.8 | 6 |
| 39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 112 | 11.8 | 379 | 39.8 | 288 | 30.3 | 112 | 11.8 | 61 | 6.4 | 12 |
| 40 - Our classes are often interrupted. | 71 | 7.4 | 194 | 20.3 | 323 | 33.8 | 325 | 34.0 | 43 | 4.5 | 8 |
| 41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 92 | 9.6 | 297 | 31.1 | 465 | 48.6 | 74 | 7.7 | 28 | 2.9 | 8 |
| 42 - I have fun learning. | 65 | 6.8 | 312 | 32.4 | 329 | 34.2 | 144 | 15.0 | 112 | 11.6 | 2 |
| 43 - My teachers think I can learn. | 263 | 27.3 | 497 | 51.7 | 156 | 16.2 | 26 | 2.7 | 20 | 2.1 | 2 |
| 44 - The community is proud of this school. | 497 | 51.7 | 327 | 34.0 | 101 | 10.5 | 21 | 2.2 | 16 | 1.7 | 2 |
| 45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. | 252 | 26.2 | 408 | 42.5 | 221 | 23.0 | 53 | 5.5 | 27 | 2.8 | 3 |
| 46 - Students at my school are friendly. | 103 | 10.7 | 371 | 38.6 | 319 | 33.2 | 107 | 11.1 | 60 | 6.3 | 4 |
| 47 - This school is a good place to learn. | 193 | 20.1 | 484 | 50.4 | 207 | 21.6 | 47 | 4.9 | 29 | 3.0 | 4 |
| 48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. | 330 | 34.3 | 504 | 52.4 | 89 | 9.3 | 27 | 2.8 | 11 | 1.1 | 3 |
| 49 - My teachers are good teachers. | 222 | 23.1 | 464 | 48.2 | 217 | 22.6 | 37 | 3.8 | 22 | 2.3 | 2 |
| 50 - My school building is in good condition. | 141 | 14.7 | 376 | 39.1 | 256 | 26.6 | 124 | 12.9 | 64 | 6.7 | 3 |
| 51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. | 97 | 10.1 | 189 | 19.7 | 412 | 43.0 | 200 | 20.9 | 61 | 6.4 | 5 |
| 52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. | 301 | 31.5 | 428 | 44.7 | 145 | 15.2 | 50 | 5.2 | 33 | 3.4 | 7 |
| 53 - I like going to this school. | 242 | 25.2 | 381 | 39.6 | 179 | 18.6 | 66 | 6.9 | 94 | 9.8 | 2 |
| 54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. | 485 | 50.5 | 376 | 39.1 | 70 | 7.3 | 22 | 2.3 | 8 | 0.8 | 3 |
| 55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. | 320 | 33.4 | 398 | 41.5 | 179 | 18.7 | 34 | 3.5 | 27 | 2.8 | 6 |
| 56 - I would attend a different school if I could. | 95 | 9.9 | 94 | 9.8 | 208 | 21.7 | 242 | 25.2 | 320 | 33.4 | 5 |
| 57 - Teachers treat me with respect. | 144 | 15.0 | 460 | 47.8 | 239 | 24.8 | 81 | 8.4 | 39 | 4.0 | 1 |
| 58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. | 162 | 16.9 | 419 | 43.6 | 223 | 23.2 | 111 | 11.6 | 45 | 4.7 | 4 |
| 59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. | 231 | 24.0 | 496 | 51.6 | 186 | 19.4 | 34 | 3.5 | 14 | 1.5 | 3 |
| 60 - I am treated fairly at school. | 137 | 14.2 | 475 | 49.4 | 216 | 22.5 | 83 | 8.6 | 51 | 5.3 | 2 |
| 61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. | 221 | 23.0 | 437 | 45.5 | 171 | 17.8 | 91 | 9.5 | 41 | 4.3 | 3 |
| 62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 133 | 13.9 | 338 | 35.3 | 380 | 39.7 | 77 | 8.0 | 29 | 3.0 | 7 |
| 63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. | 87 | 9.0 | 267 | 27.8 | 281 | 29.2 | 152 | 15.8 | 175 | 18.2 | 2 |
| 64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. | 223 | 23.2 | 477 | 49.5 | 171 | 17.8 | 65 | 6.7 | 27 | 2.8 | 1 |
| 65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. | 150 | 15.6 | 316 | 32.8 | 245 | 25.4 | 116 | 12.0 | 136 | 14.1 | 1 |
| 66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. | 114 | 11.9 | 240 | 24.9 | 290 | 30.1 | 186 | 19.3 | 132 | 13.7 | 2 |
| 67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. | 259 | 27.0 | 429 | 44.6 | 187 | 19.5 | 52 | 5.4 | 34 | 3.5 | 3 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2001 |
| Tables Posted April 14, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |