| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| BUFFALO MIDDLE, DALLAS CO. R-I School District |
| What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl) |
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| SEC1 | Frequency | Percent |
| MALE | 132 | 48.53 |
| FEMALE | 140 | 51.47 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| What grade are you in? | ||
| SEC2 | Frequency | Percent |
| 6TH | 1 | 0.37 |
| 7TH | 126 | 47.01 |
| 8TH | 140 | 52.24 |
| 12TH | 1 | 0.37 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| SEC3 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE | 240 | 88.89 |
| BLACK | 1 | 0.37 |
| ASIAN/ORIENTAL | 1 | 0.37 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 8 | 2.96 |
| HISPANIC | 5 | 1.85 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 15 | 5.56 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| How far in school did your mother go? |
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| SEC4 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 3 | 1.11 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 18 | 6.67 |
| H.S. GRAD | 82 | 30.37 |
| POST SECONDARY | 39 | 14.44 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 66 | 24.44 |
| DON T KNOW | 62 | 22.96 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| How far in school did your father go? |
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| SEC5 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 | 4 | 1.49 |
| 2 | 13 | 4.85 |
| 3 | 79 | 29.48 |
| 4 | 39 | 14.55 |
| 5 | 47 | 17.54 |
| 6 | 86 | 32.09 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| How many days of school did you miss last month? |
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| SEC6 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 140 | 52.04 |
| 1 OR 2 DAYS | 87 | 32.34 |
| 3 OR 4 DAYS | 21 | 7.81 |
| 5 TO 10 DAYS | 12 | 4.46 |
| MORE THAN 10 DAYS | 9 | 3.35 |
| 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 | 80 | 29.41 |
| TWO HRS. | 62 | 22.79 |
| THREE HRS. | 59 | 21.69 |
| FOUR HRS. | 34 | 12.50 |
| FIVE HRS. | 18 | 6.62 |
| SIX + HRS. | 19 | 6.99 |
| 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 | 31 | 11.48 |
| TWO YEAR SCHOOL | 20 | 7.41 |
| FOUR YEAR SCHOOL | 140 | 51.85 |
| MILITARY | 27 | 10.00 |
| OTHER | 52 | 19.26 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school? |
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| SEC9 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 106 | 39.26 |
| A & B | 65 | 24.07 |
| B | 23 | 8.52 |
| B & C | 33 | 12.22 |
| C | 15 | 5.56 |
| C & D | 14 | 5.19 |
| D | 5 | 1.85 |
| BELOW D | 9 | 3.33 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| How much time do you usually spend on homework each day? |
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| SEC10 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE ASSIGNED | 43 | 15.99 |
| DON T DO IT | 17 | 6.32 |
| 1/2 HR. OR LESS | 81 | 30.11 |
| ONE HOUR | 79 | 29.37 |
| TWO HOURS | 38 | 14.13 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 11 | 4.09 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| 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 | 185 | 68.01 |
| UNDER 6 HRS. | 48 | 17.65 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 19 | 6.99 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 8 | 2.94 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 3 | 1.10 |
| MORE THAN 25 | 9 | 3.31 |
| 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 | 41 | 15.30 |
| GOOD | 112 | 41.79 |
| AVERAGE | 85 | 31.72 |
| BELOW AVERAGE | 17 | 6.34 |
| POOR | 13 | 4.85 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| 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 | 122 | 45.19 |
| 1 TO 2 HRS. | 53 | 19.63 |
| 3 TO 5 HRS. | 27 | 10.00 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 39 | 14.44 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 20 | 7.41 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 3 | 1.11 |
| MORE THAN 20 | 6 | 2.22 |
| 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 | 50 | 18.38 |
| Several Times/wk | 91 | 33.46 |
| Once a week | 30 | 11.03 |
| Once 2/wks | 17 | 6.25 |
| Infrequently | 58 | 21.32 |
| Not at all | 26 | 9.56 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Which of the following best describes the high school program you will complete? |
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| SEC15 | Frequency | Percent |
| College prep. | 154 | 59.46 |
| Voc./ tech. | 46 | 17.76 |
| General | 59 | 22.78 |
| Frequency Missing = 14 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school. |
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| SEC16A | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 32 | 12.26 |
| Rarely | 60 | 22.99 |
| Occasionally | 74 | 28.35 |
| Regularly | 95 | 36.40 |
| Frequency Missing = 12 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for high school. |
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| sec16b | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 60 | 22.99 |
| Rarely | 73 | 27.97 |
| Occasionally | 90 | 34.48 |
| Regularly | 38 | 14.56 |
| Frequency Missing = 12 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school. |
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| SEC16C | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 29 | 11.15 |
| Rarely | 64 | 24.62 |
| Occasionally | 91 | 35.00 |
| Regularly | 76 | 29.23 |
| Frequency Missing = 13 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2001 |
| Tables Posted April 14, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| BUFFALO MIDDLE, DALLAS CO. R-I 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. | 27 | 9.9 | 118 | 43.2 | 92 | 33.7 | 19 | 7.0 | 17 | 6.2 | 0 |
| 18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. | 26 | 9.6 | 113 | 41.7 | 76 | 28.0 | 35 | 12.9 | 21 | 7.7 | 2 |
| 19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. | 36 | 13.3 | 120 | 44.3 | 78 | 28.8 | 21 | 7.7 | 16 | 5.9 | 2 |
| 20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. | 41 | 15.2 | 95 | 35.2 | 73 | 27.0 | 36 | 13.3 | 25 | 9.3 | 3 |
| 21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. | 64 | 23.9 | 118 | 44.0 | 54 | 20.1 | 18 | 6.7 | 14 | 5.2 | 5 |
| 22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. | 48 | 17.8 | 100 | 37.2 | 71 | 26.4 | 28 | 10.4 | 22 | 8.2 | 4 |
| 23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. | 49 | 18.1 | 104 | 38.4 | 69 | 25.5 | 27 | 10.0 | 22 | 8.1 | 2 |
| 24 - My teachers make learning interesting. | 19 | 7.0 | 79 | 29.3 | 98 | 36.3 | 35 | 13.0 | 39 | 14.4 | 3 |
| 25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. | 46 | 17.1 | 137 | 50.9 | 67 | 24.9 | 11 | 4.1 | 8 | 3.0 | 4 |
| 26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. | 55 | 20.4 | 93 | 34.4 | 86 | 31.9 | 23 | 8.5 | 13 | 4.8 | 3 |
| 27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. | 84 | 31.3 | 107 | 39.9 | 49 | 18.3 | 11 | 4.1 | 17 | 6.3 | 5 |
| 28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. | 18 | 6.7 | 92 | 34.5 | 97 | 36.3 | 34 | 12.7 | 26 | 9.7 | 6 |
| 29 - I feel safe at school. | 39 | 14.4 | 81 | 30.0 | 82 | 30.4 | 33 | 12.2 | 35 | 13.0 | 3 |
| 30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. | 37 | 13.8 | 99 | 36.8 | 80 | 29.7 | 26 | 9.7 | 27 | 10.0 | 4 |
| 31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. | 68 | 25.4 | 94 | 35.1 | 61 | 22.8 | 30 | 11.2 | 15 | 5.6 | 5 |
| 32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. | 36 | 13.4 | 41 | 15.2 | 85 | 31.6 | 71 | 26.4 | 36 | 13.4 | 4 |
| 33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. | 40 | 15.1 | 76 | 28.7 | 89 | 33.6 | 32 | 12.1 | 28 | 10.6 | 8 |
| 34 - I learn about other cultures in school. | 48 | 17.7 | 110 | 40.6 | 82 | 30.3 | 13 | 4.8 | 18 | 6.6 | 2 |
| 35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. | 115 | 42.3 | 94 | 34.6 | 39 | 14.3 | 10 | 3.7 | 14 | 5.1 | 1 |
| 36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. | 82 | 30.1 | 111 | 40.8 | 55 | 20.2 | 11 | 4.0 | 13 | 4.8 | 1 |
| 37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. | 40 | 14.9 | 122 | 45.4 | 71 | 26.4 | 24 | 8.9 | 12 | 4.5 | 4 |
| 38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. | 58 | 21.6 | 112 | 41.6 | 60 | 22.3 | 20 | 7.4 | 19 | 7.1 | 4 |
| 39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 30 | 11.2 | 72 | 26.9 | 113 | 42.2 | 25 | 9.3 | 28 | 10.4 | 5 |
| 40 - Our classes are often interrupted. | 43 | 16.0 | 67 | 25.0 | 85 | 31.7 | 52 | 19.4 | 21 | 7.8 | 5 |
| 41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 30 | 11.3 | 74 | 27.8 | 122 | 45.9 | 23 | 8.6 | 17 | 6.4 | 7 |
| 42 - I have fun learning. | 29 | 10.7 | 67 | 24.7 | 101 | 37.3 | 28 | 10.3 | 46 | 17.0 | 2 |
| 43 - My teachers think I can learn. | 68 | 25.1 | 113 | 41.7 | 61 | 22.5 | 13 | 4.8 | 16 | 5.9 | 2 |
| 44 - The community is proud of this school. | 41 | 15.2 | 94 | 34.9 | 80 | 29.7 | 26 | 9.7 | 28 | 10.4 | 4 |
| 45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. | 62 | 23.0 | 95 | 35.2 | 69 | 25.6 | 21 | 7.8 | 23 | 8.5 | 3 |
| 46 - Students at my school are friendly. | 30 | 11.1 | 75 | 27.8 | 111 | 41.1 | 30 | 11.1 | 24 | 8.9 | 3 |
| 47 - This school is a good place to learn. | 35 | 13.0 | 101 | 37.5 | 85 | 31.6 | 17 | 6.3 | 31 | 11.5 | 4 |
| 48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. | 69 | 25.8 | 114 | 42.7 | 62 | 23.2 | 12 | 4.5 | 10 | 3.7 | 6 |
| 49 - My teachers are good teachers. | 60 | 22.2 | 103 | 38.1 | 75 | 27.8 | 20 | 7.4 | 12 | 4.4 | 3 |
| 50 - My school building is in good condition. | 88 | 32.8 | 117 | 43.7 | 42 | 15.7 | 6 | 2.2 | 15 | 5.6 | 5 |
| 51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. | 42 | 15.5 | 66 | 24.4 | 93 | 34.3 | 40 | 14.8 | 30 | 11.1 | 2 |
| 52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. | 47 | 17.5 | 104 | 38.8 | 54 | 20.1 | 35 | 13.1 | 28 | 10.4 | 5 |
| 53 - I like going to this school. | 38 | 14.1 | 81 | 30.1 | 87 | 32.3 | 26 | 9.7 | 37 | 13.8 | 4 |
| 54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. | 138 | 51.7 | 86 | 32.2 | 26 | 9.7 | 9 | 3.4 | 8 | 3.0 | 6 |
| 55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. | 45 | 16.7 | 79 | 29.3 | 96 | 35.6 | 22 | 8.1 | 28 | 10.4 | 3 |
| 56 - I would attend a different school if I could. | 58 | 21.6 | 34 | 12.7 | 74 | 27.6 | 53 | 19.8 | 49 | 18.3 | 5 |
| 57 - Teachers treat me with respect. | 55 | 20.6 | 90 | 33.7 | 73 | 27.3 | 24 | 9.0 | 25 | 9.4 | 6 |
| 58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. | 36 | 13.5 | 91 | 34.1 | 81 | 30.3 | 31 | 11.6 | 28 | 10.5 | 6 |
| 59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. | 79 | 29.7 | 110 | 41.4 | 57 | 21.4 | 8 | 3.0 | 12 | 4.5 | 7 |
| 60 - I am treated fairly at school. | 47 | 17.4 | 105 | 38.9 | 73 | 27.0 | 21 | 7.8 | 24 | 8.9 | 3 |
| 61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. | 49 | 18.2 | 106 | 39.4 | 66 | 24.5 | 22 | 8.2 | 26 | 9.7 | 4 |
| 62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 30 | 11.2 | 82 | 30.7 | 101 | 37.8 | 28 | 10.5 | 26 | 9.7 | 6 |
| 63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. | 46 | 17.0 | 103 | 38.1 | 58 | 21.5 | 29 | 10.7 | 34 | 12.6 | 3 |
| 64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. | 59 | 22.1 | 117 | 43.8 | 58 | 21.7 | 15 | 5.6 | 18 | 6.7 | 6 |
| 65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. | 77 | 28.4 | 98 | 36.2 | 57 | 21.0 | 15 | 5.5 | 24 | 8.9 | 2 |
| 66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. | 36 | 13.3 | 94 | 34.7 | 74 | 27.3 | 36 | 13.3 | 31 | 11.4 | 2 |
| 67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. | 68 | 25.2 | 106 | 39.3 | 62 | 23.0 | 22 | 8.1 | 12 | 4.4 | 3 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2001 |
| Tables Posted April 14, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |