| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| HERMANN MIDDLE, GASCONADE CO. R-I School District |
| What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl) |
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| SEC1 | Frequency | Percent |
| MALE | 115 | 45.82 |
| FEMALE | 136 | 54.18 |
| What grade are you in? | ||
| SEC2 | Frequency | Percent |
| 6TH | 77 | 30.80 |
| 7TH | 86 | 34.40 |
| 8TH | 87 | 34.80 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| SEC3 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE | 240 | 96.77 |
| BLACK | 1 | 0.40 |
| ASIAN/ORIENTAL | 2 | 0.81 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 2 | 0.81 |
| HISPANIC | 3 | 1.21 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| How far in school did your mother go? |
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| SEC4 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 3 | 1.20 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 14 | 5.60 |
| H.S. GRAD | 64 | 25.60 |
| POST SECONDARY | 39 | 15.60 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 54 | 21.60 |
| DON T KNOW | 76 | 30.40 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How far in school did your father go? |
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| SEC5 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 | 2 | 0.80 |
| 2 | 13 | 5.18 |
| 3 | 75 | 29.88 |
| 4 | 36 | 14.34 |
| 5 | 30 | 11.95 |
| 6 | 95 | 37.85 |
| How many days of school did you miss last month? |
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| SEC6 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 114 | 45.78 |
| 1 OR 2 DAYS | 100 | 40.16 |
| 3 OR 4 DAYS | 24 | 9.64 |
| 5 TO 10 DAYS | 6 | 2.41 |
| MORE THAN 10 DAYS | 5 | 2.01 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| How many hours of television do you usually watch each day? |
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| SEC7 | Frequency | Percent |
| ONE HR. OR LESS | 69 | 27.71 |
| TWO HRS. | 71 | 28.51 |
| THREE HRS. | 35 | 14.06 |
| FOUR HRS. | 38 | 15.26 |
| FIVE HRS. | 18 | 7.23 |
| SIX + HRS. | 18 | 7.23 |
| 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 | 35 | 14.11 |
| TWO YEAR SCHOOL | 21 | 8.47 |
| FOUR YEAR SCHOOL | 127 | 51.21 |
| MILITARY | 19 | 7.66 |
| OTHER | 46 | 18.55 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school? |
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| SEC9 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 27 | 10.76 |
| A & B | 73 | 29.08 |
| B | 35 | 13.94 |
| B & C | 52 | 20.72 |
| C | 27 | 10.76 |
| C & D | 32 | 12.75 |
| D | 4 | 1.59 |
| BELOW D | 1 | 0.40 |
| How much time do you usually spend on homework each day? |
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| SEC10 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE ASSIGNED | 20 | 7.97 |
| DON T DO IT | 23 | 9.16 |
| 1/2 HR. OR LESS | 95 | 37.85 |
| ONE HOUR | 74 | 29.48 |
| TWO HOURS | 31 | 12.35 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 8 | 3.19 |
| 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 | 167 | 66.80 |
| UNDER 6 HRS. | 44 | 17.60 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 16 | 6.40 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 8 | 3.20 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 7 | 2.80 |
| 21 TO 25 HRS. | 2 | 0.80 |
| MORE THAN 25 | 6 | 2.40 |
| 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 | 52 | 20.72 |
| GOOD | 107 | 42.63 |
| AVERAGE | 72 | 28.69 |
| BELOW AVERAGE | 11 | 4.38 |
| POOR | 9 | 3.59 |
| 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 | 123 | 49.40 |
| 1 TO 2 HRS. | 60 | 24.10 |
| 3 TO 5 HRS. | 31 | 12.45 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 20 | 8.03 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 11 | 4.42 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 3 | 1.20 |
| MORE THAN 20 | 1 | 0.40 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| 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 | 36 | 14.34 |
| Several Times/wk | 39 | 15.54 |
| Once a week | 32 | 12.75 |
| Once 2/wks | 26 | 10.36 |
| Infrequently | 110 | 43.82 |
| Not at all | 8 | 3.19 |
| Which of the following best describes the high school program you will complete? |
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| SEC15 | Frequency | Percent |
| College prep. | 156 | 63.41 |
| Voc./ tech. | 37 | 15.04 |
| General | 53 | 21.54 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school. |
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| SEC16A | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 21 | 8.50 |
| Rarely | 57 | 23.08 |
| Occasionally | 91 | 36.84 |
| Regularly | 78 | 31.58 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for high school. |
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| sec16b | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 45 | 18.37 |
| Rarely | 90 | 36.73 |
| Occasionally | 72 | 29.39 |
| Regularly | 38 | 15.51 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school. |
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| SEC16C | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 37 | 15.10 |
| Rarely | 91 | 37.14 |
| Occasionally | 78 | 31.84 |
| Regularly | 39 | 15.92 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| Data Collected in Spring, 2004 |
| Tables Posted April 16, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| HERMANN MIDDLE, GASCONADE 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. | 26 | 10.4 | 109 | 43.6 | 88 | 35.2 | 20 | 8.0 | 7 | 2.8 | 1 |
| 18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. | 27 | 10.8 | 104 | 41.6 | 81 | 32.4 | 30 | 12.0 | 8 | 3.2 | 1 |
| 19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. | 48 | 19.4 | 107 | 43.1 | 72 | 29.0 | 16 | 6.5 | 5 | 2.0 | 3 |
| 20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. | 51 | 20.3 | 103 | 41.0 | 61 | 24.3 | 25 | 10.0 | 11 | 4.4 | 0 |
| 21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. | 64 | 25.6 | 117 | 46.8 | 53 | 21.2 | 12 | 4.8 | 4 | 1.6 | 1 |
| 22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. | 72 | 28.9 | 78 | 31.3 | 68 | 27.3 | 19 | 7.6 | 12 | 4.8 | 2 |
| 23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. | 49 | 19.7 | 92 | 36.9 | 77 | 30.9 | 22 | 8.8 | 9 | 3.6 | 2 |
| 24 - My teachers make learning interesting. | 27 | 10.9 | 72 | 29.0 | 95 | 38.3 | 34 | 13.7 | 20 | 8.1 | 3 |
| 25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. | 58 | 23.4 | 117 | 47.2 | 64 | 25.8 | 6 | 2.4 | 3 | 1.2 | 3 |
| 26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. | 49 | 19.8 | 101 | 40.7 | 75 | 30.2 | 19 | 7.7 | 4 | 1.6 | 3 |
| 27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. | 98 | 39.4 | 95 | 38.2 | 45 | 18.1 | 5 | 2.0 | 6 | 2.4 | 2 |
| 28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. | 47 | 18.7 | 98 | 39.0 | 80 | 31.9 | 12 | 4.8 | 14 | 5.6 | 0 |
| 29 - I feel safe at school. | 96 | 38.9 | 82 | 33.2 | 44 | 17.8 | 16 | 6.5 | 9 | 3.6 | 4 |
| 30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. | 48 | 19.2 | 97 | 38.8 | 72 | 28.8 | 19 | 7.6 | 14 | 5.6 | 1 |
| 31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. | 64 | 25.5 | 87 | 34.7 | 64 | 25.5 | 25 | 10.0 | 11 | 4.4 | 0 |
| 32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. | 43 | 17.2 | 64 | 25.6 | 72 | 28.8 | 47 | 18.8 | 24 | 9.6 | 1 |
| 33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. | 43 | 17.3 | 77 | 31.0 | 82 | 33.1 | 23 | 9.3 | 23 | 9.3 | 3 |
| 34 - I learn about other cultures in school. | 56 | 22.4 | 98 | 39.2 | 76 | 30.4 | 15 | 6.0 | 5 | 2.0 | 1 |
| 35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. | 159 | 63.3 | 60 | 23.9 | 24 | 9.6 | 6 | 2.4 | 2 | 0.8 | 0 |
| 36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. | 67 | 26.8 | 123 | 49.2 | 49 | 19.6 | 6 | 2.4 | 5 | 2.0 | 1 |
| 37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. | 61 | 24.3 | 108 | 43.0 | 69 | 27.5 | 8 | 3.2 | 5 | 2.0 | 0 |
| 38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. | 84 | 33.6 | 105 | 42.0 | 38 | 15.2 | 15 | 6.0 | 8 | 3.2 | 1 |
| 39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 39 | 15.6 | 75 | 30.0 | 89 | 35.6 | 30 | 12.0 | 17 | 6.8 | 1 |
| 40 - Our classes are often interrupted. | 36 | 14.4 | 49 | 19.6 | 94 | 37.6 | 57 | 22.8 | 14 | 5.6 | 1 |
| 41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 33 | 13.4 | 91 | 36.8 | 103 | 41.7 | 15 | 6.1 | 5 | 2.0 | 4 |
| 42 - I have fun learning. | 30 | 12.0 | 68 | 27.1 | 81 | 32.3 | 38 | 15.1 | 34 | 13.5 | 0 |
| 43 - My teachers think I can learn. | 91 | 36.3 | 88 | 35.1 | 55 | 21.9 | 9 | 3.6 | 8 | 3.2 | 0 |
| 44 - The community is proud of this school. | 61 | 24.4 | 103 | 41.2 | 72 | 28.8 | 9 | 3.6 | 5 | 2.0 | 1 |
| 45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. | 56 | 22.6 | 95 | 38.3 | 64 | 25.8 | 23 | 9.3 | 10 | 4.0 | 3 |
| 46 - Students at my school are friendly. | 30 | 12.0 | 90 | 36.0 | 86 | 34.4 | 32 | 12.8 | 12 | 4.8 | 1 |
| 47 - This school is a good place to learn. | 52 | 20.9 | 117 | 47.0 | 60 | 24.1 | 12 | 4.8 | 8 | 3.2 | 2 |
| 48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. | 111 | 44.8 | 100 | 40.3 | 30 | 12.1 | 6 | 2.4 | 1 | 0.4 | 3 |
| 49 - My teachers are good teachers. | 68 | 27.1 | 105 | 41.8 | 60 | 23.9 | 9 | 3.6 | 9 | 3.6 | 0 |
| 50 - My school building is in good condition. | 66 | 26.3 | 110 | 43.8 | 51 | 20.3 | 19 | 7.6 | 5 | 2.0 | 0 |
| 51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. | 29 | 11.6 | 39 | 15.6 | 104 | 41.6 | 51 | 20.4 | 27 | 10.8 | 1 |
| 52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. | 70 | 27.9 | 86 | 34.3 | 51 | 20.3 | 31 | 12.4 | 13 | 5.2 | 0 |
| 53 - I like going to this school. | 60 | 23.9 | 78 | 31.1 | 68 | 27.1 | 23 | 9.2 | 22 | 8.8 | 0 |
| 54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. | 129 | 51.8 | 92 | 36.9 | 24 | 9.6 | 1 | 0.4 | 3 | 1.2 | 2 |
| 55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. | 54 | 21.7 | 91 | 36.5 | 72 | 28.9 | 20 | 8.0 | 12 | 4.8 | 2 |
| 56 - I would attend a different school if I could. | 38 | 15.1 | 32 | 12.7 | 54 | 21.5 | 47 | 18.7 | 80 | 31.9 | 0 |
| 57 - Teachers treat me with respect. | 54 | 21.7 | 92 | 36.9 | 79 | 31.7 | 16 | 6.4 | 8 | 3.2 | 2 |
| 58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. | 60 | 23.9 | 98 | 39.0 | 66 | 26.3 | 19 | 7.6 | 8 | 3.2 | 0 |
| 59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. | 81 | 32.3 | 123 | 49.0 | 37 | 14.7 | 5 | 2.0 | 5 | 2.0 | 0 |
| 60 - I am treated fairly at school. | 53 | 21.3 | 101 | 40.6 | 69 | 27.7 | 12 | 4.8 | 14 | 5.6 | 2 |
| 61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. | 60 | 24.1 | 80 | 32.1 | 63 | 25.3 | 28 | 11.2 | 18 | 7.2 | 2 |
| 62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 39 | 15.5 | 82 | 32.7 | 97 | 38.6 | 19 | 7.6 | 14 | 5.6 | 0 |
| 63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. | 42 | 16.7 | 104 | 41.4 | 73 | 29.1 | 18 | 7.2 | 14 | 5.6 | 0 |
| 64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. | 94 | 37.5 | 96 | 38.2 | 49 | 19.5 | 8 | 3.2 | 4 | 1.6 | 0 |
| 65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. | 88 | 35.1 | 72 | 28.7 | 57 | 22.7 | 14 | 5.6 | 20 | 8.0 | 0 |
| 66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. | 87 | 34.8 | 91 | 36.4 | 51 | 20.4 | 10 | 4.0 | 11 | 4.4 | 1 |
| 67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. | 97 | 38.6 | 77 | 30.7 | 52 | 20.7 | 18 | 7.2 | 7 | 2.8 | 0 |
| 68 - The block schedule will allow me to take a greater variety of classes while I am in high school. | 1 | 50.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 50.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 249 |
| 69 - I have more assignments to complete in my courses now that I have block schedule classes. | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 50.0 | 1 | 50.0 | 249 |
| 70 - My teachers use a greater variety of teaching techniques in their block schedule classes. | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 100.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 249 |
| 71 - My grades have improved since the school changed to the block schedule. | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 50.0 | 1 | 50.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 249 |
| 72 - My attendance has improved since the school changed to the block schedule. | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 100.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 250 |
| 73 - The block schedule has had a positive effect on my attitude about high school. | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 100.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 250 |
| 74 - Overall, I am satisfied with the block schedule in my high school. | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 100.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 250 |
| Data Collected in Spring, 2004 |
| Tables Posted April 16, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |