| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| SALEM SR. HIGH, SALEM R-80 School District |
| What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl) |
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| SEC1 | Frequency | Percent |
| MALE | 244 | 51.15 |
| FEMALE | 233 | 48.85 |
| What grade are you in? | ||
| SEC2 | Frequency | Percent |
| 9TH | 1 | 0.21 |
| 10TH | 190 | 39.92 |
| 11TH | 168 | 35.29 |
| 12TH | 117 | 24.58 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| SEC3 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE | 442 | 92.66 |
| BLACK | 6 | 1.26 |
| ASIAN/ORIENTAL | 2 | 0.42 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 8 | 1.68 |
| HISPANIC | 8 | 1.68 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 11 | 2.31 |
| How far in school did your mother go? |
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| SEC4 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 6 | 1.26 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 52 | 10.95 |
| H.S. GRAD | 154 | 32.42 |
| POST SECONDARY | 107 | 22.53 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 107 | 22.53 |
| DON T KNOW | 49 | 10.32 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| How far in school did your father go? |
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| SEC5 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 | 9 | 1.89 |
| 2 | 50 | 10.53 |
| 3 | 164 | 34.53 |
| 4 | 94 | 19.79 |
| 5 | 90 | 18.95 |
| 6 | 68 | 14.32 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| How many days of school did you miss last month? |
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| SEC6 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 138 | 29.11 |
| 1 OR 2 DAYS | 200 | 42.19 |
| 3 OR 4 DAYS | 74 | 15.61 |
| 5 TO 10 DAYS | 46 | 9.70 |
| MORE THAN 10 DAYS | 16 | 3.38 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| How many hours of television do you usually watch each day? |
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| SEC7 | Frequency | Percent |
| ONE HR. OR LESS | 180 | 38.14 |
| TWO HRS. | 114 | 24.15 |
| THREE HRS. | 81 | 17.16 |
| FOUR HRS. | 49 | 10.38 |
| FIVE HRS. | 25 | 5.30 |
| SIX + HRS. | 23 | 4.87 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| 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 | 78 | 16.35 |
| TWO YEAR SCHOOL | 108 | 22.64 |
| FOUR YEAR SCHOOL | 225 | 47.17 |
| MILITARY | 27 | 5.66 |
| OTHER | 39 | 8.18 |
| Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school? |
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| SEC9 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 110 | 23.11 |
| A & B | 110 | 23.11 |
| B | 42 | 8.82 |
| B & C | 98 | 20.59 |
| C | 36 | 7.56 |
| C & D | 56 | 11.76 |
| D | 14 | 2.94 |
| BELOW D | 10 | 2.10 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How much time do you usually spend on homework each day? |
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| SEC10 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE ASSIGNED | 90 | 18.87 |
| DON T DO IT | 115 | 24.11 |
| 1/2 HR. OR LESS | 109 | 22.85 |
| ONE HOUR | 97 | 20.34 |
| TWO HOURS | 43 | 9.01 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 23 | 4.82 |
| 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 | 220 | 46.61 |
| UNDER 6 HRS. | 32 | 6.78 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 32 | 6.78 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 24 | 5.08 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 54 | 11.44 |
| 21 TO 25 HRS. | 52 | 11.02 |
| MORE THAN 25 | 58 | 12.29 |
| 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 | 39 | 8.23 |
| GOOD | 186 | 39.24 |
| AVERAGE | 190 | 40.08 |
| BELOW AVERAGE | 32 | 6.75 |
| POOR | 27 | 5.70 |
| 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 | 219 | 46.01 |
| 1 TO 2 HRS. | 84 | 17.65 |
| 3 TO 5 HRS. | 53 | 11.13 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 45 | 9.45 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 47 | 9.87 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 17 | 3.57 |
| MORE THAN 20 | 11 | 2.31 |
| 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 | 208 | 43.97 |
| Several Times/wk | 101 | 21.35 |
| Once a week | 45 | 9.51 |
| Once 2/wks | 34 | 7.19 |
| Infrequently | 77 | 16.28 |
| Not at all | 8 | 1.69 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Which of the following best describes the high school program you will complete? |
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| SEC15 | Frequency | Percent |
| College prep. | 219 | 47.51 |
| Voc./ tech. | 85 | 18.44 |
| General | 157 | 34.06 |
| Frequency Missing = 16 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school. |
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| SEC16A | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 36 | 7.56 |
| Rarely | 99 | 20.80 |
| Occasionally | 186 | 39.08 |
| Regularly | 155 | 32.56 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for high school. |
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| sec16b | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 51 | 10.74 |
| Rarely | 117 | 24.63 |
| Occasionally | 187 | 39.37 |
| Regularly | 120 | 25.26 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school. |
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| SEC16C | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 29 | 6.12 |
| Rarely | 63 | 13.29 |
| Occasionally | 163 | 34.39 |
| Regularly | 219 | 46.20 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Data Collected in Spring, 2005 |
| Tables Posted April 11, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| SALEM SR. HIGH, SALEM R-80 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. | 44 | 9.2 | 175 | 36.7 | 163 | 34.2 | 69 | 14.5 | 26 | 5.5 | 0 |
| 18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. | 33 | 6.9 | 170 | 35.7 | 130 | 27.3 | 100 | 21.0 | 43 | 9.0 | 1 |
| 19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. | 36 | 7.6 | 197 | 41.4 | 152 | 31.9 | 65 | 13.7 | 26 | 5.5 | 1 |
| 20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. | 54 | 11.4 | 205 | 43.2 | 130 | 27.4 | 58 | 12.2 | 28 | 5.9 | 2 |
| 21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. | 82 | 17.3 | 238 | 50.1 | 111 | 23.4 | 31 | 6.5 | 13 | 2.7 | 2 |
| 22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. | 75 | 15.8 | 170 | 35.9 | 120 | 25.3 | 76 | 16.0 | 33 | 7.0 | 3 |
| 23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. | 83 | 17.5 | 202 | 42.5 | 110 | 23.2 | 62 | 13.1 | 18 | 3.8 | 2 |
| 24 - My teachers make learning interesting. | 33 | 6.9 | 92 | 19.4 | 216 | 45.5 | 74 | 15.6 | 60 | 12.6 | 2 |
| 25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. | 75 | 15.8 | 248 | 52.2 | 115 | 24.2 | 22 | 4.6 | 15 | 3.2 | 2 |
| 26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. | 85 | 17.9 | 204 | 43.0 | 132 | 27.8 | 37 | 7.8 | 16 | 3.4 | 3 |
| 27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. | 111 | 23.8 | 209 | 44.8 | 88 | 18.8 | 41 | 8.8 | 18 | 3.9 | 10 |
| 28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. | 35 | 7.4 | 175 | 36.9 | 161 | 34.0 | 73 | 15.4 | 30 | 6.3 | 3 |
| 29 - I feel safe at school. | 91 | 19.2 | 223 | 47.0 | 93 | 19.6 | 36 | 7.6 | 31 | 6.5 | 3 |
| 30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. | 57 | 12.1 | 164 | 34.7 | 136 | 28.8 | 59 | 12.5 | 57 | 12.1 | 4 |
| 31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. | 81 | 17.1 | 169 | 35.7 | 121 | 25.5 | 47 | 9.9 | 56 | 11.8 | 3 |
| 32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. | 261 | 55.1 | 122 | 25.7 | 57 | 12.0 | 14 | 3.0 | 20 | 4.2 | 3 |
| 33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. | 41 | 8.6 | 158 | 33.3 | 171 | 36.0 | 68 | 14.3 | 37 | 7.8 | 2 |
| 34 - I learn about other cultures in school. | 53 | 11.2 | 174 | 36.7 | 142 | 30.0 | 68 | 14.3 | 37 | 7.8 | 3 |
| 35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. | 194 | 41.1 | 189 | 40.0 | 66 | 14.0 | 13 | 2.8 | 10 | 2.1 | 5 |
| 36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. | 113 | 23.8 | 243 | 51.3 | 96 | 20.3 | 13 | 2.7 | 9 | 1.9 | 3 |
| 37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. | 64 | 13.5 | 243 | 51.3 | 108 | 22.8 | 41 | 8.6 | 18 | 3.8 | 3 |
| 38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. | 70 | 14.7 | 232 | 48.8 | 129 | 27.2 | 33 | 6.9 | 11 | 2.3 | 2 |
| 39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 35 | 7.4 | 130 | 27.5 | 174 | 36.8 | 84 | 17.8 | 50 | 10.6 | 4 |
| 40 - Our classes are often interrupted. | 56 | 11.9 | 111 | 23.5 | 164 | 34.7 | 119 | 25.2 | 22 | 4.7 | 5 |
| 41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 76 | 16.1 | 170 | 35.9 | 187 | 39.5 | 26 | 5.5 | 14 | 3.0 | 4 |
| 42 - I have fun learning. | 30 | 6.3 | 118 | 24.8 | 175 | 36.8 | 78 | 16.4 | 74 | 15.6 | 2 |
| 43 - My teachers think I can learn. | 149 | 31.4 | 217 | 45.8 | 89 | 18.8 | 9 | 1.9 | 10 | 2.1 | 3 |
| 44 - The community is proud of this school. | 111 | 23.4 | 177 | 37.3 | 138 | 29.1 | 33 | 7.0 | 15 | 3.2 | 3 |
| 45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. | 119 | 25.1 | 209 | 44.0 | 108 | 22.7 | 24 | 5.1 | 15 | 3.2 | 2 |
| 46 - Students at my school are friendly. | 33 | 7.0 | 136 | 28.8 | 175 | 37.1 | 80 | 16.9 | 48 | 10.2 | 5 |
| 47 - This school is a good place to learn. | 45 | 9.5 | 196 | 41.4 | 156 | 32.9 | 43 | 9.1 | 34 | 7.2 | 3 |
| 48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. | 102 | 21.6 | 220 | 46.6 | 97 | 20.6 | 32 | 6.8 | 21 | 4.4 | 5 |
| 49 - My teachers are good teachers. | 79 | 16.6 | 225 | 47.3 | 139 | 29.2 | 20 | 4.2 | 13 | 2.7 | 1 |
| 50 - My school building is in good condition. | 46 | 9.7 | 179 | 37.8 | 142 | 30.0 | 67 | 14.2 | 39 | 8.2 | 4 |
| 51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. | 223 | 46.8 | 130 | 27.3 | 77 | 16.2 | 25 | 5.3 | 21 | 4.4 | 1 |
| 52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. | 174 | 36.5 | 230 | 48.2 | 51 | 10.7 | 12 | 2.5 | 10 | 2.1 | 0 |
| 53 - I like going to this school. | 57 | 12.0 | 155 | 32.6 | 127 | 26.7 | 59 | 12.4 | 78 | 16.4 | 1 |
| 54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. | 249 | 52.2 | 185 | 38.8 | 29 | 6.1 | 6 | 1.3 | 8 | 1.7 | 0 |
| 55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. | 59 | 12.4 | 154 | 32.4 | 154 | 32.4 | 52 | 10.9 | 57 | 12.0 | 1 |
| 56 - I would attend a different school if I could. | 96 | 20.1 | 86 | 18.0 | 128 | 26.8 | 85 | 17.8 | 82 | 17.2 | 0 |
| 57 - Teachers treat me with respect. | 65 | 13.6 | 209 | 43.8 | 133 | 27.9 | 43 | 9.0 | 27 | 5.7 | 0 |
| 58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. | 70 | 14.7 | 199 | 41.8 | 111 | 23.3 | 66 | 13.9 | 30 | 6.3 | 1 |
| 59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. | 126 | 26.5 | 200 | 42.1 | 123 | 25.9 | 18 | 3.8 | 8 | 1.7 | 2 |
| 60 - I am treated fairly at school. | 62 | 13.0 | 223 | 46.8 | 112 | 23.5 | 52 | 10.9 | 27 | 5.7 | 1 |
| 61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. | 156 | 32.8 | |||||||||