| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| LATHROP HIGH, LATHROP R-II School District |
| What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl) |
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| SEC1 | Frequency | Percent |
| MALE | 89 | 41.59 |
| FEMALE | 125 | 58.41 |
| What grade are you in? | ||
| SEC2 | Frequency | Percent |
| 9TH | 75 | 35.05 |
| 10TH | 62 | 28.97 |
| 11TH | 38 | 17.76 |
| 12TH | 39 | 18.22 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| SEC3 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE | 202 | 94.84 |
| BLACK | 4 | 1.88 |
| ASIAN/ORIENTAL | 1 | 0.47 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 4 | 1.88 |
| HISPANIC | 2 | 0.94 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How far in school did your mother go? |
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| SEC4 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 1 | 0.47 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 9 | 4.23 |
| H.S. GRAD | 69 | 32.39 |
| POST SECONDARY | 52 | 24.41 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 63 | 29.58 |
| DON T KNOW | 19 | 8.92 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How far in school did your father go? |
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| SEC5 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 | 2 | 0.94 |
| 2 | 13 | 6.13 |
| 3 | 75 | 35.38 |
| 4 | 51 | 24.06 |
| 5 | 35 | 16.51 |
| 6 | 36 | 16.98 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| How many days of school did you miss last month? |
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| SEC6 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 101 | 47.20 |
| 1 OR 2 DAYS | 75 | 35.05 |
| 3 OR 4 DAYS | 26 | 12.15 |
| 5 TO 10 DAYS | 6 | 2.80 |
| MORE THAN 10 DAYS | 6 | 2.80 |
| How many hours of television do you usually watch each day? |
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| SEC7 | Frequency | Percent |
| ONE HR. OR LESS | 68 | 32.08 |
| TWO HRS. | 68 | 32.08 |
| THREE HRS. | 39 | 18.40 |
| FOUR HRS. | 20 | 9.43 |
| FIVE HRS. | 10 | 4.72 |
| SIX + HRS. | 7 | 3.30 |
| 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 | 44 | 20.56 |
| TWO YEAR SCHOOL | 19 | 8.88 |
| FOUR YEAR SCHOOL | 120 | 56.07 |
| MILITARY | 12 | 5.61 |
| OTHER | 19 | 8.88 |
| Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school? |
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| SEC9 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 41 | 19.43 |
| A & B | 55 | 26.07 |
| B | 30 | 14.22 |
| B & C | 43 | 20.38 |
| C | 20 | 9.48 |
| C & D | 18 | 8.53 |
| D | 3 | 1.42 |
| BELOW D | 1 | 0.47 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| How much time do you usually spend on homework each day? |
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| SEC10 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE ASSIGNED | 30 | 14.02 |
| DON T DO IT | 24 | 11.21 |
| 1/2 HR. OR LESS | 58 | 27.10 |
| ONE HOUR | 69 | 32.24 |
| TWO HOURS | 25 | 11.68 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 8 | 3.74 |
| 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 | 125 | 58.41 |
| UNDER 6 HRS. | 22 | 10.28 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 16 | 7.48 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 17 | 7.94 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 14 | 6.54 |
| 21 TO 25 HRS. | 10 | 4.67 |
| MORE THAN 25 | 10 | 4.67 |
| How would you describe the quality of education available to you in this school? |
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| SEC12 | Frequency | Percent |
| EXCELLENT | 8 | 3.76 |
| GOOD | 79 | 37.09 |
| AVERAGE | 97 | 45.54 |
| BELOW AVERAGE | 15 | 7.04 |
| POOR | 14 | 6.57 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| 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 | 67 | 31.31 |
| 1 TO 2 HRS. | 48 | 22.43 |
| 3 TO 5 HRS. | 20 | 9.35 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 26 | 12.15 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 28 | 13.08 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 13 | 6.07 |
| MORE THAN 20 | 12 | 5.61 |
| 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 | 67 | 31.31 |
| Several Times/wk | 67 | 31.31 |
| Once a week | 14 | 6.54 |
| Once 2/wks | 16 | 7.48 |
| Infrequently | 38 | 17.76 |
| Not at all | 12 | 5.61 |
| Which of the following best describes the high school program you will complete? |
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| SEC15 | Frequency | Percent |
| College prep. | 104 | 50.49 |
| Voc./ tech. | 17 | 8.25 |
| General | 85 | 41.26 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school. |
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| SEC16A | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 20 | 9.66 |
| Rarely | 47 | 22.71 |
| Occasionally | 75 | 36.23 |
| Regularly | 65 | 31.40 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for high school. |
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| sec16b | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 23 | 11.11 |
| Rarely | 54 | 26.09 |
| Occasionally | 75 | 36.23 |
| Regularly | 55 | 26.57 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school. |
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| SEC16C | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 15 | 7.28 |
| Rarely | 37 | 17.96 |
| Occasionally | 72 | 34.95 |
| Regularly | 82 | 39.81 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| Data Collected in Spring, 2001 |
| Tables Posted April 14, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| LATHROP HIGH, LATHROP 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. | 4 | 1.9 | 83 | 39.0 | 79 | 37.1 | 38 | 17.8 | 9 | 4.2 | 1 |
| 18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. | 13 | 6.2 | 71 | 33.6 | 48 | 22.7 | 49 | 23.2 | 30 | 14.2 | 3 |
| 19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. | 13 | 6.2 | 91 | 43.1 | 69 | 32.7 | 30 | 14.2 | 8 | 3.8 | 3 |
| 20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. | 21 | 10.0 | 91 | 43.1 | 62 | 29.4 | 27 | 12.8 | 10 | 4.7 | 3 |
| 21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. | 27 | 12.7 | 92 | 43.4 | 57 | 26.9 | 24 | 11.3 | 12 | 5.7 | 2 |
| 22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. | 30 | 14.2 | 87 | 41.0 | 62 | 29.2 | 22 | 10.4 | 11 | 5.2 | 2 |
| 23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. | 28 | 13.1 | 66 | 31.0 | 60 | 28.2 | 38 | 17.8 | 21 | 9.9 | 1 |
| 24 - My teachers make learning interesting. | 13 | 6.1 | 55 | 25.8 | 84 | 39.4 | 39 | 18.3 | 22 | 10.3 | 1 |
| 25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. | 22 | 10.4 | 100 | 47.4 | 64 | 30.3 | 18 | 8.5 | 7 | 3.3 | 3 |
| 26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. | 28 | 13.2 | 99 | 46.7 | 63 | 29.7 | 12 | 5.7 | 10 | 4.7 | 2 |
| 27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. | 39 | 18.5 | 70 | 33.2 | 46 | 21.8 | 35 | 16.6 | 21 | 10.0 | 3 |
| 28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. | 27 | 12.9 | 63 | 30.0 | 71 | 33.8 | 36 | 17.1 | 13 | 6.2 | 4 |
| 29 - I feel safe at school. | 34 | 16.1 | 83 | 39.3 | 49 | 23.2 | 24 | 11.4 | 21 | 10.0 | 3 |
| 30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. | 29 | 13.6 | 68 | 31.9 | 69 | 32.4 | 28 | 13.1 | 19 | 8.9 | 1 |
| 31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. | 38 | 17.8 | 85 | 39.9 | 47 | 22.1 | 25 | 11.7 | 18 | 8.5 | 1 |
| 32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. | 77 | 36.2 | 59 | 27.7 | 57 | 26.8 | 17 | 8.0 | 3 | 1.4 | 1 |
| 33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. | 27 | 12.8 | 53 | 25.1 | 79 | 37.4 | 28 | 13.3 | 24 | 11.4 | 3 |
| 34 - I learn about other cultures in school. | 9 | 4.2 | 67 | 31.5 | 83 | 39.0 | 36 | 16.9 | 18 | 8.5 | 1 |
| 35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. | 87 | 40.8 | 81 | 38.0 | 36 | 16.9 | 5 | 2.3 | 4 | 1.9 | 1 |
| 36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. | 51 | 23.8 | 98 | 45.8 | 45 | 21.0 | 14 | 6.5 | 6 | 2.8 | 0 |
| 37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. | 22 | 10.3 | 82 | 38.5 | 78 | 36.6 | 24 | 11.3 | 7 | 3.3 | 1 |
| 38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. | 35 | 16.4 | 94 | 44.1 | 55 | 25.8 | 20 | 9.4 | 9 | 4.2 | 1 |
| 39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 17 | 8.0 | 71 | 33.5 | 61 | 28.8 | 34 | 16.0 | 29 | 13.7 | 2 |
| 40 - Our classes are often interrupted. | 29 | 13.6 | 52 | 24.4 | 86 | 40.4 | 38 | 17.8 | 8 | 3.8 | 1 |
| 41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 23 | 10.7 | 69 | 32.2 | 102 | 47.7 | 7 | 3.3 | 13 | 6.1 | 0 |
| 42 - I have fun learning. | 18 | 8.4 | 60 | 28.0 | 71 | 33.2 | 36 | 16.8 | 29 | 13.6 | 0 |
| 43 - My teachers think I can learn. | 54 | 25.4 | 107 | 50.2 | 40 | 18.8 | 7 | 3.3 | 5 | 2.3 | 1 |
| 44 - The community is proud of this school. | 22 | 10.3 | 58 | 27.1 | 73 | 34.1 | 38 | 17.8 | 23 | 10.7 | 0 |
| 45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. | 4 | 1.9 | 48 | 22.6 | 63 | 29.7 | 42 | 19.8 | 55 | 25.9 | 2 |
| 46 - Students at my school are friendly. | 22 | 10.4 | 68 | 32.2 | 70 | 33.2 | 31 | 14.7 | 20 | 9.5 | 3 |
| 47 - This school is a good place to learn. | 18 | 8.5 | 71 | 33.5 | 71 | 33.5 | 31 | 14.6 | 21 | 9.9 | 2 |
| 48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. | 36 | 17.0 | 104 | 49.1 | 53 | 25.0 | 11 | 5.2 | 8 | 3.8 | 2 |
| 49 - My teachers are good teachers. | 42 | 19.6 | 88 | 41.1 | 69 | 32.2 | 9 | 4.2 | 6 | 2.8 | 0 |
| 50 - My school building is in good condition. | 5 | 2.3 | 16 | 7.5 | 35 | 16.4 | 44 | 20.6 | 114 | 53.3 | 0 |
| 51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. | 43 | 20.1 | 69 | 32.2 | 77 | 36.0 | 20 | 9.3 | 5 | 2.3 | 0 |
| 52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. | 47 | 22.2 | 81 | 38.2 | 45 | 21.2 | 22 | 10.4 | 17 | 8.0 | 2 |
| 53 - I like going to this school. | 30 | 14.2 | 58 | 27.4 | 65 | 30.7 | 24 | 11.3 | 35 | 16.5 | 2 |
| 54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. | 104 | 48.6 | 72 | 33.6 | 26 | 12.1 | 9 | 4.2 | 3 | 1.4 | 0 |
| 55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. | 39 | 18.2 | 71 | 33.2 | 60 | 28.0 | 23 | 10.7 | 21 | 9.8 | 0 |
| 56 - I would attend a different school if I could. | 48 | 22.5 | 33 | 15.5 | 58 | 27.2 | 46 | 21.6 | 28 | 13.1 | 1 |
| 57 - Teachers treat me with respect. | 25 | 11.8 | 82 | 38.7 | 64 | 30.2 | 26 | 12.3 | 15 | 7.1 | 2 |
| 58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. | 24 | 11.3 | 91 | 42.9 | 46 | 21.7 | 25 | 11.8 | 26 | 12.3 | 2 |
| 59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. | 39 | 18.2 | 96 | 44.9 | 61 | 28.5 | 13 | 6.1 | 5 | 2.3 | 0 |
| 60 - I am treated fairly at school. | 27 | 12.6 | 82 | 38.3 | 51 | 23.8 | 29 | 13.6 | 25 | 11.7 | 0 |
| 61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. | 24 | 11.3 | 66 | 31.0 | 54 | 25.4 | 48 | 22.5 | 21 | 9.9 | 1 |
| 62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 9 | 4.2 | 59 | 27.6 | 83 | 38.8 | 39 | 18.2 | 24 | 11.2 | 0 |
| 63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. | 11 | 5.2 | 46 | 21.6 | 55 | 25.8 | 44 | 20.7 | 57 | 26.8 | 1 |
| 64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. | 28 | 13.1 | 100 | 46.9 | 57 | 26.8 | 21 | 9.9 | 7 | 3.3 | 1 |
| 65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. | 54 | 25.2 | 75 | 35.0 | 39 | 18.2 | 23 | 10.7 | 23 | 10.7 | 0 |
| 66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. | 41 | 19.2 | 66 | 30.8 | 62 | 29.0 | 27 | 12.6 | 18 | 8.4 | 0 |
| 67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. | 46 | 21.6 | 92 | 43.2 | 55 | 25.8 | 9 | 4.2 | 11 | 5.2 | 1 |
| Data Collected in Spring, 2001 |
| Tables Posted April 14, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |