| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| SALEM UPPER ELEM., SALEM R-80 School District |
| What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl) |
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| SEC1 | Frequency | Percent |
| MALE | 41 | 50.00 |
| FEMALE | 41 | 50.00 |
| What grade are you in? | ||
| SEC2 | Frequency | Percent |
| 6TH | 81 | 100.00 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| SEC3 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE | 74 | 90.24 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 5 | 6.10 |
| HISPANIC | 1 | 1.22 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 2 | 2.44 |
| How far in school did your mother go? |
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| SEC4 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 1 | 1.22 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 6 | 7.32 |
| H.S. GRAD | 21 | 25.61 |
| POST SECONDARY | 8 | 9.76 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 28 | 34.15 |
| DON T KNOW | 18 | 21.95 |
| How far in school did your father go? |
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| SEC5 | Frequency | Percent |
| 2 | 5 | 6.25 |
| 3 | 18 | 22.50 |
| 4 | 11 | 13.75 |
| 5 | 16 | 20.00 |
| 6 | 30 | 37.50 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| How many days of school did you miss last month? |
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| SEC6 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 38 | 46.91 |
| 1 OR 2 DAYS | 18 | 22.22 |
| 3 OR 4 DAYS | 19 | 23.46 |
| 5 TO 10 DAYS | 4 | 4.94 |
| MORE THAN 10 DAYS | 2 | 2.47 |
| 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 | 20 | 25.00 |
| TWO HRS. | 25 | 31.25 |
| THREE HRS. | 12 | 15.00 |
| FOUR HRS. | 9 | 11.25 |
| FIVE HRS. | 6 | 7.50 |
| SIX + HRS. | 8 | 10.00 |
| 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 | 4 | 4.88 |
| TWO YEAR SCHOOL | 3 | 3.66 |
| FOUR YEAR SCHOOL | 45 | 54.88 |
| MILITARY | 9 | 10.98 |
| OTHER | 21 | 25.61 |
| Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school? |
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| SEC9 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 16 | 19.51 |
| A & B | 32 | 39.02 |
| B | 3 | 3.66 |
| B & C | 20 | 24.39 |
| C | 2 | 2.44 |
| C & D | 4 | 4.88 |
| D | 3 | 3.66 |
| BELOW D | 2 | 2.44 |
| How much time do you usually spend on homework each day? |
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| SEC10 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE ASSIGNED | 13 | 15.85 |
| DON T DO IT | 2 | 2.44 |
| 1/2 HR. OR LESS | 24 | 29.27 |
| ONE HOUR | 31 | 37.80 |
| TWO HOURS | 7 | 8.54 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 5 | 6.10 |
| 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 | 61 | 74.39 |
| UNDER 6 HRS. | 13 | 15.85 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 4 | 4.88 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 3 | 3.66 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 1 | 1.22 |
| How would you describe the quality of education available to you in this school? |
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| SEC12 | Frequency | Percent |
| EXCELLENT | 16 | 19.75 |
| GOOD | 43 | 53.09 |
| AVERAGE | 18 | 22.22 |
| BELOW AVERAGE | 4 | 4.94 |
| 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 | 49 | 59.76 |
| 1 TO 2 HRS. | 23 | 28.05 |
| 3 TO 5 HRS. | 8 | 9.76 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 1 | 1.22 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 1 | 1.22 |
| 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 | 14 | 17.07 |
| Several Times/wk | 30 | 36.59 |
| Once a week | 35 | 42.68 |
| Infrequently | 2 | 2.44 |
| Not at all | 1 | 1.22 |
| Which of the following best describes the high school program you will complete? |
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| SEC15 | Frequency | Percent |
| College prep. | 47 | 58.02 |
| Voc./ tech. | 15 | 18.52 |
| General | 19 | 23.46 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school. |
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| SEC16A | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 3 | 3.66 |
| Rarely | 15 | 18.29 |
| Occasionally | 38 | 46.34 |
| Regularly | 26 | 31.71 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for high school. |
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| sec16b | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 10 | 12.20 |
| Rarely | 26 | 31.71 |
| Occasionally | 31 | 37.80 |
| Regularly | 15 | 18.29 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school. |
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| SEC16C | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 7 | 8.64 |
| Rarely | 18 | 22.22 |
| Occasionally | 33 | 40.74 |
| Regularly | 23 | 28.40 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| 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 UPPER ELEM., 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. | 9 | 11.1 | 50 | 61.7 | 16 | 19.8 | 2 | 2.5 | 4 | 4.9 | 1 |
| 18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. | 11 | 13.4 | 39 | 47.6 | 25 | 30.5 | 5 | 6.1 | 2 | 2.4 | 0 |
| 19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. | 31 | 38.3 | 32 | 39.5 | 14 | 17.3 | 4 | 4.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. | 43 | 52.4 | 21 | 25.6 | 12 | 14.6 | 4 | 4.9 | 2 | 2.4 | 0 |
| 21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. | 41 | 50.0 | 30 | 36.6 | 9 | 11.0 | 2 | 2.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. | 22 | 26.8 | 41 | 50.0 | 13 | 15.9 | 1 | 1.2 | 5 | 6.1 | 0 |
| 23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. | 22 | 27.2 | 31 | 38.3 | 19 | 23.5 | 8 | 9.9 | 1 | 1.2 | 1 |
| 24 - My teachers make learning interesting. | 20 | 24.4 | 29 | 35.4 | 23 | 28.0 | 1 | 1.2 | 9 | 11.0 | 0 |
| 25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. | 26 | 31.7 | 44 | 53.7 | 6 | 7.3 | 6 | 7.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. | 28 | 34.1 | 30 | 36.6 | 18 | 22.0 | 4 | 4.9 | 2 | 2.4 | 0 |
| 27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. | 47 | 57.3 | 25 | 30.5 | 8 | 9.8 | 2 | 2.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. | 16 | 19.8 | 39 | 48.1 | 23 | 28.4 | 3 | 3.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 29 - I feel safe at school. | 38 | 46.3 | 25 | 30.5 | 13 | 15.9 | 4 | 4.9 | 2 | 2.4 | 0 |
| 30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. | 17 | 20.7 | 41 | 50.0 | 11 | 13.4 | 5 | 6.1 | 8 | 9.8 | 0 |
| 31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. | 36 | 43.9 | 27 | 32.9 | 11 | 13.4 | 7 | 8.5 | 1 | 1.2 | 0 |
| 32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. | 15 | 18.3 | 13 | 15.9 | 19 | 23.2 | 15 | 18.3 | 20 | 24.4 | 0 |
| 33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. | 31 | 37.8 | 32 | 39.0 | 13 | 15.9 | 3 | 3.7 | 3 | 3.7 | 0 |
| 34 - I learn about other cultures in school. | 36 | 44.4 | 31 | 38.3 | 8 | 9.9 | 5 | 6.2 | 1 | 1.2 | 1 |
| 35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. | 60 | 73.2 | 16 | 19.5 | 6 | 7.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. | 39 | 47.6 | 30 | 36.6 | 10 | 12.2 | 3 | 3.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. | 23 | 28.0 | 43 | 52.4 | 13 | 15.9 | 3 | 3.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. | 38 | 46.3 | 31 | 37.8 | 11 | 13.4 | 2 | 2.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 16 | 19.5 | 30 | 36.6 | 26 | 31.7 | 6 | 7.3 | 4 | 4.9 | 0 |
| 40 - Our classes are often interrupted. | 13 | 15.9 | 28 | 34.1 | 27 | 32.9 | 11 | 13.4 | 3 | 3.7 | 0 |
| 41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 17 | 21.3 | 41 | 51.3 | 18 | 22.5 | 2 | 2.5 | 2 | 2.5 | 2 |
| 42 - I have fun learning. | 20 | 24.4 | 21 | 25.6 | 27 | 32.9 | 6 | 7.3 | 8 | 9.8 | 0 |
| 43 - My teachers think I can learn. | 46 | 56.1 | 30 | 36.6 | 4 | 4.9 | 1 | 1.2 | 1 | 1.2 | 0 |
| 44 - The community is proud of this school. | 31 | 37.8 | 26 | 31.7 | 23 | 28.0 | 1 | 1.2 | 1 | 1.2 | 0 |
| 45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. | 30 | 37.0 | 33 | 40.7 | 9 | 11.1 | 7 | 8.6 | 2 | 2.5 | 1 |
| 46 - Students at my school are friendly. | 19 | 23.2 | 26 | 31.7 | 26 | 31.7 | 6 | 7.3 | 5 | 6.1 | 0 |
| 47 - This school is a good place to learn. | 34 | 41.5 | 35 | 42.7 | 9 | 11.0 | 3 | 3.7 | 1 | 1.2 | 0 |
| 48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. | 51 | 62.2 | 23 | 28.0 | 7 | 8.5 | 1 | 1.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 49 - My teachers are good teachers. | 36 | 43.9 | 33 | 40.2 | 10 | 12.2 | 2 | 2.4 | 1 | 1.2 | 0 |
| 50 - My school building is in good condition. | 52 | 63.4 | 28 | 34.1 | 2 | 2.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. | 17 | 21.0 | 17 | 21.0 | 26 | 32.1 | 11 | 13.6 | 10 | 12.3 | 1 |
| 52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. | 14 | 17.5 | 27 | 33.8 | 25 | 31.3 | 6 | 7.5 | 8 | 10.0 | 2 |
| 53 - I like going to this school. | 28 | 34.1 | 27 | 32.9 | 16 | 19.5 | 3 | 3.7 | 8 | 9.8 | 0 |
| 54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. | 65 | 79.3 | 16 | 19.5 | 1 | 1.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. | 24 | 29.3 | 22 | 26.8 | 30 | 36.6 | 3 | 3.7 | 3 | 3.7 | 0 |
| 56 - I would attend a different school if I could. | 15 | 18.3 | 3 | 3.7 | 18 | 22.0 | 14 | 17.1 | 32 | 39.0 | 0 |
| 57 - Teachers treat me with respect. | 39 | 47.6 | 25 | 30.5 | 14 | 17.1 | 4 | 4.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. | 11 | 13.4 | 29 | 35.4 | 28 | 34.1 | 9 | 11.0 | 5 | 6.1 | 0 |
| 59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. | 42 | 51.2 | 33 | 40.2 | 7 | 8.5 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 60 - I am treated fairly at school. | 25 | 30.5 | 30 | 36.6 | 21 | 25.6 | 2 | 2.4 | 4 | 4.9 | 0 |
| 61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. | 46 | 56.8 | 28 | 34.6 | 7 | 8.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 20 | 25.0 | 24 | 30.0 | 26 | 32.5 | 6 | 7.5 | 4 | 5.0 | 2 |
| 63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. | 26 | 32.1 | 26 | 32.1 | 18 | 22.2 | 9 | 11.1 | 2 | 2.5 | 1 |
| 64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. | 41 | 50.0 | 30 | 36.6 | 5 | 6.1 | 4 | 4.9 | 2 | 2.4 | 0 |
| 65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. | 39 | 47.6 | 26 | 31.7 | 7 | 8.5 | 5 | 6.1 | 5 | ||