| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| SALEM JR. HIGH, SALEM R-80 School District |
| What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl) |
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| SEC1 | Frequency | Percent |
| MALE | 143 | 42.43 |
| FEMALE | 194 | 57.57 |
| What grade are you in? | ||
| SEC2 | Frequency | Percent |
| 6TH | 1 | 0.30 |
| 7TH | 85 | 25.22 |
| 8TH | 97 | 28.78 |
| 9TH | 153 | 45.40 |
| 12TH | 1 | 0.30 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| SEC3 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE | 301 | 89.58 |
| BLACK | 3 | 0.89 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 11 | 3.27 |
| HISPANIC | 6 | 1.79 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 15 | 4.46 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How far in school did your mother go? |
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| SEC4 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 5 | 1.49 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 20 | 5.97 |
| H.S. GRAD | 98 | 29.25 |
| POST SECONDARY | 76 | 22.69 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 73 | 21.79 |
| DON T KNOW | 63 | 18.81 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| How far in school did your father go? |
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| SEC5 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 | 10 | 2.99 |
| 2 | 27 | 8.08 |
| 3 | 102 | 30.54 |
| 4 | 41 | 12.28 |
| 5 | 70 | 20.96 |
| 6 | 84 | 25.15 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| How many days of school did you miss last month? |
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| SEC6 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 117 | 34.82 |
| 1 OR 2 DAYS | 127 | 37.80 |
| 3 OR 4 DAYS | 58 | 17.26 |
| 5 TO 10 DAYS | 26 | 7.74 |
| MORE THAN 10 DAYS | 8 | 2.38 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How many hours of television do you usually watch each day? |
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| SEC7 | Frequency | Percent |
| ONE HR. OR LESS | 77 | 22.99 |
| TWO HRS. | 88 | 26.27 |
| THREE HRS. | 77 | 22.99 |
| FOUR HRS. | 41 | 12.24 |
| FIVE HRS. | 32 | 9.55 |
| SIX + HRS. | 20 | 5.97 |
| 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 | 40 | 11.87 |
| TWO YEAR SCHOOL | 38 | 11.28 |
| FOUR YEAR SCHOOL | 179 | 53.12 |
| MILITARY | 26 | 7.72 |
| OTHER | 54 | 16.02 |
| Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school? |
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| SEC9 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 87 | 25.97 |
| A & B | 69 | 20.60 |
| B | 28 | 8.36 |
| B & C | 60 | 17.91 |
| C | 22 | 6.57 |
| C & D | 50 | 14.93 |
| D | 10 | 2.99 |
| BELOW D | 9 | 2.69 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| How much time do you usually spend on homework each day? |
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| SEC10 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE ASSIGNED | 47 | 14.20 |
| DON T DO IT | 36 | 10.88 |
| 1/2 HR. OR LESS | 88 | 26.59 |
| ONE HOUR | 107 | 32.33 |
| TWO HOURS | 32 | 9.67 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 21 | 6.34 |
| 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 | 253 | 75.98 |
| UNDER 6 HRS. | 36 | 10.81 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 16 | 4.80 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 12 | 3.60 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 8 | 2.40 |
| 21 TO 25 HRS. | 3 | 0.90 |
| MORE THAN 25 | 5 | 1.50 |
| 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 | 46 | 13.73 |
| GOOD | 123 | 36.72 |
| AVERAGE | 122 | 36.42 |
| BELOW AVERAGE | 20 | 5.97 |
| POOR | 24 | 7.16 |
| 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 | 160 | 47.48 |
| 1 TO 2 HRS. | 66 | 19.58 |
| 3 TO 5 HRS. | 40 | 11.87 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 27 | 8.01 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 29 | 8.61 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 12 | 3.56 |
| MORE THAN 20 | 3 | 0.89 |
| 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 | 92 | 27.46 |
| Several Times/wk | 108 | 32.24 |
| Once a week | 52 | 15.52 |
| Once 2/wks | 25 | 7.46 |
| Infrequently | 54 | 16.12 |
| Not at all | 4 | 1.19 |
| 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. | 186 | 56.53 |
| Voc./ tech. | 55 | 16.72 |
| General | 88 | 26.75 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school. |
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| SEC16A | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 31 | 9.23 |
| Rarely | 64 | 19.05 |
| Occasionally | 106 | 31.55 |
| Regularly | 135 | 40.18 |
| 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 | 50 | 14.88 |
| Rarely | 83 | 24.70 |
| Occasionally | 124 | 36.90 |
| Regularly | 79 | 23.51 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school. |
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| SEC16C | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 29 | 8.66 |
| Rarely | 68 | 20.30 |
| Occasionally | 129 | 38.51 |
| Regularly | 109 | 32.54 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| 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 JR. 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. | 32 | 9.5 | 131 | 38.9 | 116 | 34.4 | 39 | 11.6 | 19 | 5.6 | 0 |
| 18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. | 32 | 9.5 | 130 | 38.6 | 97 | 28.8 | 51 | 15.1 | 27 | 8.0 | 0 |
| 19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. | 37 | 11.0 | 129 | 38.5 | 107 | 31.9 | 34 | 10.1 | 28 | 8.4 | 2 |
| 20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. | 50 | 14.9 | 128 | 38.2 | 85 | 25.4 | 46 | 13.7 | 26 | 7.8 | 2 |
| 21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. | 56 | 16.7 | 155 | 46.3 | 73 | 21.8 | 35 | 10.4 | 16 | 4.8 | 2 |
| 22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. | 54 | 16.1 | 92 | 27.4 | 94 | 28.0 | 61 | 18.2 | 35 | 10.4 | 1 |
| 23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. | 49 | 14.7 | 126 | 37.7 | 89 | 26.6 | 40 | 12.0 | 30 | 9.0 | 3 |
| 24 - My teachers make learning interesting. | 18 | 5.4 | 82 | 24.4 | 114 | 33.9 | 65 | 19.3 | 57 | 17.0 | 1 |
| 25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. | 63 | 18.8 | 173 | 51.5 | 73 | 21.7 | 14 | 4.2 | 13 | 3.9 | 1 |
| 26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. | 51 | 15.4 | 119 | 35.8 | 105 | 31.6 | 29 | 8.7 | 28 | 8.4 | 5 |
| 27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. | 100 | 29.7 | 133 | 39.5 | 64 | 19.0 | 25 | 7.4 | 15 | 4.5 | 0 |
| 28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. | 35 | 10.4 | 102 | 30.3 | 114 | 33.8 | 55 | 16.3 | 31 | 9.2 | 0 |
| 29 - I feel safe at school. | 61 | 18.1 | 125 | 37.1 | 84 | 24.9 | 28 | 8.3 | 39 | 11.6 | 0 |
| 30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. | 55 | 16.3 | 104 | 30.9 | 95 | 28.2 | 33 | 9.8 | 50 | 14.8 | 0 |
| 31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. | 84 | 24.9 | 123 | 36.5 | 53 | 15.7 | 38 | 11.3 | 39 | 11.6 | 0 |
| 32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. | 81 | 24.0 | 83 | 24.6 | 104 | 30.9 | 39 | 11.6 | 30 | 8.9 | 0 |
| 33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. | 39 | 11.6 | 97 | 28.8 | 106 | 31.5 | 49 | 14.5 | 46 | 13.6 | 0 |
| 34 - I learn about other cultures in school. | 59 | 17.7 | 136 | 40.8 | 71 | 21.3 | 38 | 11.4 | 29 | 8.7 | 4 |
| 35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. | 174 | 51.6 | 110 | 32.6 | 32 | 9.5 | 5 | 1.5 | 16 | 4.7 | 0 |
| 36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. | 94 | 28.1 | 149 | 44.5 | 61 | 18.2 | 16 | 4.8 | 15 | 4.5 | 2 |
| 37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. | 65 | 19.3 | 153 | 45.4 | 78 | 23.1 | 19 | 5.6 | 22 | 6.5 | 0 |
| 38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. | 54 | 16.1 | 143 | 42.6 | 93 | 27.7 | 26 | 7.7 | 20 | 6.0 | 1 |
| 39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 30 | 8.9 | 95 | 28.3 | 116 | 34.5 | 60 | 17.9 | 35 | 10.4 | 1 |
| 40 - Our classes are often interrupted. | 46 | 13.6 | 85 | 25.2 | 127 | 37.7 | 62 | 18.4 | 17 | 5.0 | 0 |
| 41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 47 | 14.1 | 109 | 32.6 | 138 | 41.3 | 25 | 7.5 | 15 | 4.5 | 3 |
| 42 - I have fun learning. | 37 | 11.0 | 76 | 22.6 | 92 | 27.4 | 54 | 16.1 | 77 | 22.9 | 1 |
| 43 - My teachers think I can learn. | 115 | 34.2 | 148 | 44.0 | 48 | 14.3 | 10 | 3.0 | 15 | 4.5 | 1 |
| 44 - The community is proud of this school. | 73 | 21.9 | 106 | 31.7 | 114 | 34.1 | 13 | 3.9 | 28 | 8.4 | 3 |
| 45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. | 63 | 18.8 | 143 | 42.6 | 80 | 23.8 | 19 | 5.7 | 31 | 9.2 | 1 |
| 46 - Students at my school are friendly. | 24 | 7.1 | 87 | 25.9 | 125 | 37.2 | 58 | 17.3 | 42 | 12.5 | 1 |
| 47 - This school is a good place to learn. | 43 | 12.9 | 130 | 38.9 | 90 | 26.9 | 36 | 10.8 | 35 | 10.5 | 3 |
| 48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. | 99 | 29.6 | 155 | 46.4 | 54 | 16.2 | 13 | 3.9 | 13 | 3.9 | 3 |
| 49 - My teachers are good teachers. | 50 | 15.0 | 142 | 42.6 | 94 | 28.2 | 19 | 5.7 | 28 | 8.4 | 4 |
| 50 - My school building is in good condition. | 38 | 11.3 | 98 | 29.2 | 101 | 30.1 | 65 | 19.3 | 34 | 10.1 | 1 |
| 51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. | 105 | 31.3 | 81 | 24.1 | 86 | 25.6 | 31 | 9.2 | 33 | 9.8 | 1 |
| 52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. | 102 | 30.4 | 159 | 47.5 | 48 | 14.3 | 13 | 3.9 | 13 | 3.9 | 2 |
| 53 - I like going to this school. | 65 | 19.5 | 97 | 29.0 | 79 | 23.7 | 30 | 9.0 | 63 | 18.9 | 3 |
| 54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. | 178 | 53.1 | 111 | 33.1 | 29 | 8.7 | 2 | 0.6 | 15 | 4.5 | 2 |
| 55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. | 52 | 15.5 | 108 | 32.1 | 97 | 28.9 | 30 | 8.9 | 49 | 14.6 | 1 |
| 56 - I would attend a different school if I could. | 88 | 26.2 | 39 | 11.6 | 67 | 19.9 | 53 | 15.8 | 89 | 26.5 | 1 |
| 57 - Teachers treat me with respect. | 58 | 17.3 | 118 | 35.1 | 90 | 26.8 | 29 | 8.6 | 41 | 12.2 | 1 |
| 58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. | 63 | 18.9 | 121 | 36.2 | 86 | 25.7 | 40 | 12.0 | 24 | 7.2 | 3 |
| 59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. | 106 | 31.6 | 152 | 45.4 | 54 | 16.1 | 14 | 4.2 | 9 | 2.7 | 2 |
| 60 - I am treated fairly at school. | 53 | 15.8 | 131 | 39.0 | 87 | 25.9 | 29 | 8.6 | 36 | 10.7 | 1 |
| 61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. | 78 | 23.3 | 131 | ||||||||