| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| EL DORADO SPRINGS MIDDLE, EL DORADO SPRINGS R-II School District |
| What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl) |
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| SEC1 | Frequency | Percent |
| MALE | 156 | 50.49 |
| FEMALE | 153 | 49.51 |
| What grade are you in? | ||
| SEC2 | Frequency | Percent |
| 6TH | 101 | 32.79 |
| 7TH | 110 | 35.71 |
| 8TH | 97 | 31.49 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| SEC3 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE | 281 | 91.83 |
| BLACK | 2 | 0.65 |
| ASIAN/ORIENTAL | 2 | 0.65 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 8 | 2.61 |
| HISPANIC | 3 | 0.98 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 10 | 3.27 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| How far in school did your mother go? |
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| SEC4 | Frequency | Percent |
| FINISHED 8TH | 14 | 4.53 |
| H.S. GRAD | 84 | 27.18 |
| POST SECONDARY | 45 | 14.56 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 62 | 20.06 |
| DON T KNOW | 104 | 33.66 |
| How far in school did your father go? |
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| SEC5 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 | 3 | 0.97 |
| 2 | 13 | 4.21 |
| 3 | 75 | 24.27 |
| 4 | 37 | 11.97 |
| 5 | 52 | 16.83 |
| 6 | 129 | 41.75 |
| How many days of school did you miss last month? |
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| SEC6 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 181 | 58.58 |
| 1 OR 2 DAYS | 89 | 28.80 |
| 3 OR 4 DAYS | 25 | 8.09 |
| 5 TO 10 DAYS | 9 | 2.91 |
| MORE THAN 10 DAYS | 5 | 1.62 |
| How many hours of television do you usually watch each day? |
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| SEC7 | Frequency | Percent |
| ONE HR. OR LESS | 89 | 28.90 |
| TWO HRS. | 77 | 25.00 |
| THREE HRS. | 52 | 16.88 |
| FOUR HRS. | 39 | 12.66 |
| FIVE HRS. | 17 | 5.52 |
| SIX + HRS. | 34 | 11.04 |
| 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 | 52 | 16.94 |
| TWO YEAR SCHOOL | 10 | 3.26 |
| FOUR YEAR SCHOOL | 164 | 53.42 |
| MILITARY | 25 | 8.14 |
| OTHER | 56 | 18.24 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school? |
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| SEC9 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 81 | 26.38 |
| A & B | 80 | 26.06 |
| B | 21 | 6.84 |
| B & C | 61 | 19.87 |
| C | 16 | 5.21 |
| C & D | 27 | 8.79 |
| D | 16 | 5.21 |
| BELOW D | 5 | 1.63 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| How much time do you usually spend on homework each day? |
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| SEC10 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE ASSIGNED | 12 | 3.90 |
| DON T DO IT | 17 | 5.52 |
| 1/2 HR. OR LESS | 104 | 33.77 |
| ONE HOUR | 117 | 37.99 |
| TWO HOURS | 38 | 12.34 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 20 | 6.49 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| 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 | 232 | 75.32 |
| UNDER 6 HRS. | 46 | 14.94 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 19 | 6.17 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 4 | 1.30 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 3 | 0.97 |
| 21 TO 25 HRS. | 1 | 0.32 |
| MORE THAN 25 | 3 | 0.97 |
| 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 | 60 | 19.54 |
| GOOD | 121 | 39.41 |
| AVERAGE | 92 | 29.97 |
| BELOW AVERAGE | 16 | 5.21 |
| POOR | 18 | 5.86 |
| 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 | 112 | 36.36 |
| 1 TO 2 HRS. | 70 | 22.73 |
| 3 TO 5 HRS. | 44 | 14.29 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 45 | 14.61 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 25 | 8.12 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 7 | 2.27 |
| MORE THAN 20 | 5 | 1.62 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| 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 | 88 | 28.76 |
| Several Times/wk | 23 | 7.52 |
| Once a week | 51 | 16.67 |
| Once 2/wks | 24 | 7.84 |
| Infrequently | 84 | 27.45 |
| Not at all | 36 | 11.76 |
| 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. | 157 | 53.04 |
| Voc./ tech. | 49 | 16.55 |
| General | 90 | 30.41 |
| Frequency Missing = 13 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school. |
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| SEC16A | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 29 | 9.48 |
| Rarely | 78 | 25.49 |
| Occasionally | 84 | 27.45 |
| Regularly | 115 | 37.58 |
| 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 | 90 | 30.00 |
| Rarely | 92 | 30.67 |
| Occasionally | 86 | 28.67 |
| Regularly | 32 | 10.67 |
| Frequency Missing = 9 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school. |
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| SEC16C | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 51 | 16.89 |
| Rarely | 78 | 25.83 |
| Occasionally | 99 | 32.78 |
| Regularly | 74 | 24.50 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2003 |
| Tables Posted April 16, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| EL DORADO SPRINGS MIDDLE, EL DORADO SPRINGS 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. | 34 | 11.1 | 140 | 45.8 | 99 | 32.4 | 18 | 5.9 | 15 | 4.9 | 3 |
| 18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. | 42 | 13.7 | 123 | 40.1 | 81 | 26.4 | 47 | 15.3 | 14 | 4.6 | 2 |
| 19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. | 67 | 21.8 | 129 | 41.9 | 63 | 20.5 | 38 | 12.3 | 11 | 3.6 | 1 |
| 20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. | 56 | 18.4 | 121 | 39.8 | 69 | 22.7 | 37 | 12.2 | 21 | 6.9 | 5 |
| 21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. | 115 | 38.1 | 112 | 37.1 | 57 | 18.9 | 8 | 2.6 | 10 | 3.3 | 7 |
| 22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. | 93 | 30.4 | 99 | 32.4 | 70 | 22.9 | 25 | 8.2 | 19 | 6.2 | 3 |
| 23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. | 80 | 26.6 | 133 | 44.2 | 60 | 19.9 | 21 | 7.0 | 7 | 2.3 | 8 |
| 24 - My teachers make learning interesting. | 41 | 13.3 | 87 | 28.2 | 100 | 32.4 | 35 | 11.3 | 46 | 14.9 | 0 |
| 25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. | 77 | 25.2 | 131 | 42.8 | 70 | 22.9 | 18 | 5.9 | 10 | 3.3 | 3 |
| 26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. | 68 | 22.1 | 120 | 39.0 | 83 | 26.9 | 24 | 7.8 | 13 | 4.2 | 1 |
| 27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. | 102 | 34.1 | 104 | 34.8 | 56 | 18.7 | 23 | 7.7 | 14 | 4.7 | 10 |
| 28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. | 49 | 16.1 | 102 | 33.4 | 82 | 26.9 | 42 | 13.8 | 30 | 9.8 | 4 |
| 29 - I feel safe at school. | 94 | 30.8 | 99 | 32.5 | 59 | 19.3 | 22 | 7.2 | 31 | 10.2 | 4 |
| 30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. | 63 | 20.7 | 99 | 32.5 | 83 | 27.2 | 34 | 11.1 | 26 | 8.5 | 4 |
| 31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. | 98 | 32.3 | 119 | 39.3 | 37 | 12.2 | 22 | 7.3 | 27 | 8.9 | 6 |
| 32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. | 48 | 15.8 | 62 | 20.4 | 93 | 30.6 | 53 | 17.4 | 48 | 15.8 | 5 |
| 33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. | 59 | 19.5 | 86 | 28.4 | 90 | 29.7 | 35 | 11.6 | 33 | 10.9 | 6 |
| 34 - I learn about other cultures in school. | 87 | 28.7 | 127 | 41.9 | 60 | 19.8 | 16 | 5.3 | 13 | 4.3 | 6 |
| 35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. | 162 | 52.6 | 91 | 29.5 | 35 | 11.4 | 10 | 3.2 | 10 | 3.2 | 1 |
| 36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. | 69 | 22.4 | 136 | 44.2 | 81 | 26.3 | 18 | 5.8 | 4 | 1.3 | 1 |
| 37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. | 44 | 14.6 | 116 | 38.5 | 84 | 27.9 | 37 | 12.3 | 20 | 6.6 | 8 |
| 38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. | 101 | 33.6 | 92 | 30.6 | 72 | 23.9 | 22 | 7.3 | 14 | 4.7 | 8 |
| 39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 34 | 11.2 | 86 | 28.4 | 107 | 35.3 | 41 | 13.5 | 35 | 11.6 | 6 |
| 40 - Our classes are often interrupted. | 37 | 12.2 | 79 | 26.0 | 107 | 35.2 | 65 | 21.4 | 16 | 5.3 | 5 |
| 41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 47 | 15.8 | 85 | 28.5 | 136 | 45.6 | 15 | 5.0 | 15 | 5.0 | 11 |
| 42 - I have fun learning. | 45 | 14.8 | 82 | 26.9 | 77 | 25.2 | 29 | 9.5 | 72 | 23.6 | 4 |
| 43 - My teachers think I can learn. | 127 | 42.1 | 102 | 33.8 | 50 | 16.6 | 11 | 3.6 | 12 | 4.0 | 7 |
| 44 - The community is proud of this school. | 83 | 27.5 | 93 | 30.8 | 89 | 29.5 | 21 | 7.0 | 16 | 5.3 | 7 |
| 45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. | 76 | 25.2 | 90 | 29.8 | 86 | 28.5 | 36 | 11.9 | 14 | 4.6 | 7 |
| 46 - Students at my school are friendly. | 43 | 14.2 | 106 | 35.0 | 94 | 31.0 | 32 | 10.6 | 28 | 9.2 | 6 |
| 47 - This school is a good place to learn. | 73 | 24.5 | 113 | 37.9 | 62 | 20.8 | 25 | 8.4 | 25 | 8.4 | 11 |
| 48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. | 129 | 42.2 | 127 | 41.5 | 34 | 11.1 | 11 | 3.6 | 5 | 1.6 | 3 |
| 49 - My teachers are good teachers. | 109 | 36.0 | 88 | 29.0 | 68 | 22.4 | 17 | 5.6 | 21 | 6.9 | 6 |
| 50 - My school building is in good condition. | 145 | 47.7 | 94 | 30.9 | 39 | 12.8 | 14 | 4.6 | 12 | 3.9 | 5 |
| 51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. | 57 | 18.9 | 56 | 18.5 | 103 | 34.1 | 39 | 12.9 | 47 | 15.6 | 7 |
| 52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. | 70 | 23.0 | 82 | 27.0 | 76 | 25.0 | 45 | 14.8 | 31 | 10.2 | 5 |
| 53 - I like going to this school. | 72 | 23.7 | 88 | 28.9 | 65 | 21.4 | 27 | 8.9 | 52 | 17.1 | 5 |
| 54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. | 181 | 60.1 | 80 | 26.6 | 25 | 8.3 | 6 | 2.0 | 9 | 3.0 | 8 |
| 55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. | 69 | 23.0 | 97 | 32.3 | 80 | 26.7 | 22 | 7.3 | 32 | 10.7 | 9 |
| 56 - I would attend a different school if I could. | 60 | 20.3 | 40 | 13.5 | 65 | 22.0 | 51 | 17.2 | 80 | 27.0 | 13 |
| 57 - Teachers treat me with respect. | 81 | 27.1 | 93 | 31.1 | 73 | 24.4 | 24 | 8.0 | 28 | 9.4 | 10 |
| 58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. | 79 | 26.6 | 103 | 34.7 | 72 | 24.2 | 24 | 8.1 | 19 | 6.4 | 12 |
| 59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. | 113 | 37.7 | 124 | 41.3 | 48 | 16.0 | 9 | 3.0 | 6 | 2.0 | 9 |
| 60 - I am treated fairly at school. | 69 | 23.2 | 117 | 39.3 | 65 | 21.8 | 19 | 6.4 | 28 | 9.4 | 11 |
| 61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. | 84 | 27.8 | 97 | 32.1 | 50 | 16.6 | 35 | 11.6 | 36 | 11.9 | 7 |
| 62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 57 | 19.3 | 90 | 30.5 | 89 | 30.2 | 29 | 9.8 | 30 | 10.2 | 14 |
| 63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. | 76 | 25.4 | 102 | 34.1 | 64 | 21.4 | 26 | 8.7 | 31 | 10.4 | 10 |
| 64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. | 75 | 25.6 | 117 | 39.9 | 71 | 24.2 | 14 | 4.8 | 16 | 5.5 | 16 |
| 65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. | 93 | 31.1 | 95 | 31.8 | 53 | 17.7 | 27 | 9.0 | 31 | 10.4 | 10 |
| 66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. | 34 | 11.5 | 70 | 23.6 | 101 | 34.1 | 41 | 13.9 | 50 | 16.9 | 13 |
| 67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. | 116 | 38.5 | 103 | 34.2 | 55 | 18.3 | 15 | 5.0 | 12 | 4.0 | 8 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2003 |
| Tables Posted April 16, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |