| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| NIXA HIGH, NIXA R-II School District |
| What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl) |
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| SEC1 | Frequency | Percent |
| MALE | 332 | 46.69 |
| FEMALE | 379 | 53.31 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| What grade are you in? | ||
| SEC2 | Frequency | Percent |
| 6TH | 1 | 0.14 |
| 9TH | 208 | 29.05 |
| 10TH | 203 | 28.35 |
| 11TH | 168 | 23.46 |
| 12TH | 136 | 18.99 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| SEC3 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE | 662 | 93.24 |
| ASIAN/ORIENTAL | 9 | 1.27 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 6 | 0.85 |
| HISPANIC | 9 | 1.27 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 24 | 3.38 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| How far in school did your mother go? |
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| SEC4 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 4 | 0.56 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 17 | 2.37 |
| H.S. GRAD | 179 | 25.00 |
| POST SECONDARY | 189 | 26.40 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 261 | 36.45 |
| DON T KNOW | 66 | 9.22 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| How far in school did your father go? |
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| SEC5 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 | 4 | 0.56 |
| 2 | 17 | 2.38 |
| 3 | 171 | 23.98 |
| 4 | 170 | 23.84 |
| 5 | 246 | 34.50 |
| 6 | 105 | 14.73 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| How many days of school did you miss last month? |
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| SEC6 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 447 | 62.43 |
| 1 OR 2 DAYS | 177 | 24.72 |
| 3 OR 4 DAYS | 45 | 6.28 |
| 5 TO 10 DAYS | 32 | 4.47 |
| MORE THAN 10 DAYS | 15 | 2.09 |
| 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 | 270 | 37.71 |
| TWO HRS. | 194 | 27.09 |
| THREE HRS. | 136 | 18.99 |
| FOUR HRS. | 47 | 6.56 |
| FIVE HRS. | 28 | 3.91 |
| SIX + HRS. | 41 | 5.73 |
| 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 | 46 | 6.52 |
| TWO YEAR SCHOOL | 115 | 16.29 |
| FOUR YEAR SCHOOL | 453 | 64.16 |
| MILITARY | 37 | 5.24 |
| OTHER | 55 | 7.79 |
| Frequency Missing = 12 |
| Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school? |
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| SEC9 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 233 | 32.68 |
| A & B | 232 | 32.54 |
| B | 85 | 11.92 |
| B & C | 103 | 14.45 |
| C | 29 | 4.07 |
| C & D | 19 | 2.66 |
| D | 7 | 0.98 |
| BELOW D | 5 | 0.70 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| How much time do you usually spend on homework each day? |
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| SEC10 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE ASSIGNED | 103 | 14.47 |
| DON T DO IT | 72 | 10.11 |
| 1/2 HR. OR LESS | 206 | 28.93 |
| ONE HOUR | 215 | 30.20 |
| TWO HOURS | 79 | 11.10 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 37 | 5.20 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| 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 | 436 | 61.06 |
| UNDER 6 HRS. | 46 | 6.44 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 40 | 5.60 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 49 | 6.86 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 67 | 9.38 |
| 21 TO 25 HRS. | 42 | 5.88 |
| MORE THAN 25 | 34 | 4.76 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| How would you describe the quality of education available to you in this school? |
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| SEC12 | Frequency | Percent |
| EXCELLENT | 192 | 26.89 |
| GOOD | 390 | 54.62 |
| AVERAGE | 113 | 15.83 |
| BELOW AVERAGE | 3 | 0.42 |
| POOR | 16 | 2.24 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| 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 | 235 | 32.87 |
| 1 TO 2 HRS. | 162 | 22.66 |
| 3 TO 5 HRS. | 102 | 14.27 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 89 | 12.45 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 63 | 8.81 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 44 | 6.15 |
| MORE THAN 20 | 20 | 2.80 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| 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 | 191 | 26.68 |
| Several Times/wk | 54 | 7.54 |
| Once a week | 83 | 11.59 |
| Once 2/wks | 63 | 8.80 |
| Infrequently | 254 | 35.47 |
| Not at all | 71 | 9.92 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Which of the following best describes the high school program you will complete? |
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| SEC15 | Frequency | Percent |
| College prep. | 446 | 64.73 |
| Voc./ tech. | 97 | 14.08 |
| General | 146 | 21.19 |
| Frequency Missing = 29 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school. |
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| SEC16A | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 47 | 6.78 |
| Rarely | 149 | 21.50 |
| Occasionally | 285 | 41.13 |
| Regularly | 212 | 30.59 |
| Frequency Missing = 25 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for high school. |
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| sec16b | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 52 | 7.56 |
| Rarely | 193 | 28.05 |
| Occasionally | 291 | 42.30 |
| Regularly | 152 | 22.09 |
| Frequency Missing = 30 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school. |
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| SEC16C | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 49 | 7.15 |
| Rarely | 133 | 19.42 |
| Occasionally | 274 | 40.00 |
| Regularly | 229 | 33.43 |
| Frequency Missing = 33 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2002 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| NIXA HIGH, NIXA 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. | 45 | 6.3 | 289 | 40.4 | 256 | 35.8 | 94 | 13.1 | 32 | 4.5 | 2 |
| 18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. | 101 | 14.2 | 326 | 45.8 | 196 | 27.5 | 74 | 10.4 | 15 | 2.1 | 6 |
| 19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. | 48 | 6.8 | 352 | 49.5 | 230 | 32.3 | 65 | 9.1 | 16 | 2.3 | 7 |
| 20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. | 68 | 9.6 | 355 | 50.3 | 204 | 28.9 | 62 | 8.8 | 17 | 2.4 | 12 |
| 21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. | 110 | 15.6 | 370 | 52.6 | 160 | 22.7 | 52 | 7.4 | 12 | 1.7 | 14 |
| 22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. | 95 | 13.4 | 319 | 45.0 | 210 | 29.6 | 62 | 8.7 | 23 | 3.2 | 9 |
| 23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. | 80 | 11.2 | 305 | 42.7 | 204 | 28.6 | 89 | 12.5 | 36 | 5.0 | 4 |
| 24 - My teachers make learning interesting. | 29 | 4.1 | 176 | 24.6 | 324 | 45.4 | 139 | 19.5 | 46 | 6.4 | 4 |
| 25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. | 85 | 12.1 | 373 | 52.9 | 189 | 26.8 | 43 | 6.1 | 15 | 2.1 | 13 |
| 26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. | 81 | 11.4 | 324 | 45.8 | 232 | 32.8 | 55 | 7.8 | 16 | 2.3 | 10 |
| 27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. | 149 | 20.9 | 308 | 43.3 | 183 | 25.7 | 54 | 7.6 | 18 | 2.5 | 6 |
| 28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. | 45 | 6.3 | 247 | 34.8 | 312 | 43.9 | 86 | 12.1 | 20 | 2.8 | 8 |
| 29 - I feel safe at school. | 173 | 24.3 | 322 | 45.2 | 175 | 24.6 | 23 | 3.2 | 19 | 2.7 | 6 |
| 30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. | 95 | 13.3 | 282 | 39.6 | 200 | 28.1 | 93 | 13.0 | 43 | 6.0 | 5 |
| 31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. | 99 | 13.9 | 285 | 40.1 | 179 | 25.2 | 110 | 15.5 | 37 | 5.2 | 8 |
| 32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. | 169 | 23.9 | 224 | 31.6 | 254 | 35.9 | 44 | 6.2 | 17 | 2.4 | 10 |
| 33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. | 43 | 6.1 | 204 | 28.9 | 328 | 46.5 | 99 | 14.0 | 32 | 4.5 | 12 |
| 34 - I learn about other cultures in school. | 47 | 6.6 | 244 | 34.4 | 259 | 36.5 | 117 | 16.5 | 43 | 6.1 | 8 |
| 35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. | 227 | 31.9 | 317 | 44.5 | 133 | 18.7 | 21 | 2.9 | 14 | 2.0 | 6 |
| 36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. | 107 | 15.0 | 414 | 58.0 | 151 | 21.1 | 28 | 3.9 | 14 | 2.0 | 4 |
| 37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. | 65 | 9.2 | 361 | 50.9 | 215 | 30.3 | 49 | 6.9 | 19 | 2.7 | 9 |
| 38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. | 89 | 12.6 | 360 | 50.9 | 206 | 29.1 | 37 | 5.2 | 15 | 2.1 | 11 |
| 39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 43 | 6.1 | 265 | 37.4 | 263 | 37.1 | 111 | 15.7 | 26 | 3.7 | 10 |
| 40 - Our classes are often interrupted. | 50 | 7.1 | 172 | 24.5 | 274 | 39.0 | 190 | 27.0 | 17 | 2.4 | 15 |
| 41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 42 | 6.0 | 224 | 31.9 | 362 | 51.5 | 60 | 8.5 | 15 | 2.1 | 15 |
| 42 - I have fun learning. | 40 | 5.6 | 198 | 27.8 | 269 | 37.7 | 133 | 18.7 | 73 | 10.2 | 5 |
| 43 - My teachers think I can learn. | 143 | 20.3 | 375 | 53.3 | 150 | 21.3 | 22 | 3.1 | 13 | 1.8 | 15 |
| 44 - The community is proud of this school. | 249 | 35.2 | 304 | 43.0 | 128 | 18.1 | 14 | 2.0 | 12 | 1.7 | 11 |
| 45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. | 223 | 31.5 | 304 | 42.9 | 140 | 19.8 | 28 | 4.0 | 13 | 1.8 | 10 |
| 46 - Students at my school are friendly. | 48 | 6.8 | 245 | 34.6 | 270 | 38.1 | 104 | 14.7 | 41 | 5.8 | 10 |
| 47 - This school is a good place to learn. | 115 | 16.3 | 359 | 50.8 | 182 | 25.8 | 30 | 4.2 | 20 | 2.8 | 12 |
| 48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. | 220 | 31.0 | 362 | 51.1 | 94 | 13.3 | 24 | 3.4 | 9 | 1.3 | 9 |
| 49 - My teachers are good teachers. | 109 | 15.4 | 334 | 47.3 | 219 | 31.0 | 27 | 3.8 | 17 | 2.4 | 12 |
| 50 - My school building is in good condition. | 412 | 57.9 | 206 | 29.0 | 68 | 9.6 | 14 | 2.0 | 11 | 1.5 | 7 |
| 51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. | 130 | 18.4 | 220 | 31.1 | 272 | 38.5 | 60 | 8.5 | 25 | 3.5 | 11 |
| 52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. | 139 | 19.6 | 327 | 46.2 | 156 | 22.0 | 58 | 8.2 | 28 | 4.0 | 10 |
| 53 - I like going to this school. | 112 | 16.0 | 276 | 39.3 | 199 | 28.3 | 61 | 8.7 | 54 | 7.7 | 16 |
| 54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. | 293 | 41.5 | 293 | 41.5 | 90 | 12.7 | 16 | 2.3 | 14 | 2.0 | 12 |
| 55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. | 159 | 22.6 | 324 | 46.0 | 175 | 24.8 | 29 | 4.1 | 18 | 2.6 | 13 |
| 56 - I would attend a different school if I could. | 82 | 11.6 | 116 | 16.4 | 184 | 26.0 | 189 | 26.7 | 137 | 19.4 | 10 |
| 57 - Teachers treat me with respect. | 84 | 12.0 | 315 | 44.9 | 236 | 33.7 | 48 | 6.8 | 18 | 2.6 | 17 |
| 58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. | 101 | 14.4 | 265 | 37.9 | 218 | 31.1 | 80 | 11.4 | 36 | 5.1 | 18 |
| 59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. | 134 | 18.9 | 356 | 50.1 | 188 | 26.5 | 22 | 3.1 | 10 | 1.4 | 8 |
| 60 - I am treated fairly at school. | 61 | 8.6 | 349 | 49.2 | 222 | 31.3 | 56 | 7.9 | 22 | 3.1 | 8 |
| 61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. | 78 | 11.0 | 287 | 40.6 | 190 | 26.9 | 109 | 15.4 | 43 | 6.1 | 11 |
| 62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 42 | 5.9 | 220 | 31.1 | 321 | 45.3 | 96 | 13.6 | 29 | 4.1 | 10 |
| 63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. | 64 | 9.0 | 269 | 37.9 | 226 | 31.9 | 88 | 12.4 | 62 | 8.7 | 9 |
| 64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. | 161 | 22.7 | 363 | 51.3 | 144 | 20.3 | 27 | 3.8 | 13 | 1.8 | 10 |
| 65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. | 116 | 16.4 | 278 | 39.2 | 189 | 26.7 | 72 | 10.2 | 54 | 7.6 | 9 |
| 66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. | 100 | 14.1 | 243 | 34.4 | 208 | 29.4 | 97 | 13.7 | 59 | 8.3 | 11 |
| 67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. | 144 | 20.3 | 331 | 46.7 | 163 | 23.0 | 51 | 7.2 | 20 | 2.8 | 9 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2002 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |