| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| CARVER MIDDLE, SPRINGFIELD R-XII School District |
| What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl) |
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| SEC1 | Frequency | Percent |
| MALE | 331 | 48.46 |
| FEMALE | 352 | 51.54 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| What grade are you in? | ||
| SEC2 | Frequency | Percent |
| 6TH | 220 | 32.16 |
| 7TH | 245 | 35.82 |
| 8TH | 218 | 31.87 |
| 9TH | 1 | 0.15 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| SEC3 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE | 553 | 81.20 |
| BLACK | 28 | 4.11 |
| ASIAN/ORIENTAL | 17 | 2.50 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 22 | 3.23 |
| HISPANIC | 21 | 3.08 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 40 | 5.87 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| How far in school did your mother go? |
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| SEC4 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 4 | 0.59 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 17 | 2.52 |
| H.S. GRAD | 136 | 20.18 |
| POST SECONDARY | 154 | 22.85 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 280 | 41.54 |
| DON T KNOW | 83 | 12.31 |
| Frequency Missing = 12 |
| How far in school did your father go? |
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| SEC5 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 | 7 | 1.04 |
| 2 | 23 | 3.43 |
| 3 | 129 | 19.23 |
| 4 | 114 | 16.99 |
| 5 | 271 | 40.39 |
| 6 | 127 | 18.93 |
| Frequency Missing = 15 |
| How many days of school did you miss last month? |
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| SEC6 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 308 | 45.43 |
| 1 OR 2 DAYS | 201 | 29.65 |
| 3 OR 4 DAYS | 107 | 15.78 |
| 5 TO 10 DAYS | 47 | 6.93 |
| MORE THAN 10 DAYS | 15 | 2.21 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| How many hours of television do you usually watch each day? |
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| SEC7 | Frequency | Percent |
| ONE HR. OR LESS | 151 | 22.44 |
| TWO HRS. | 170 | 25.26 |
| THREE HRS. | 142 | 21.10 |
| FOUR HRS. | 101 | 15.01 |
| FIVE HRS. | 58 | 8.62 |
| SIX + HRS. | 51 | 7.58 |
| Frequency Missing = 13 |
| 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 | 29 | 4.28 |
| TWO YEAR SCHOOL | 47 | 6.94 |
| FOUR YEAR SCHOOL | 443 | 65.44 |
| MILITARY | 39 | 5.76 |
| OTHER | 119 | 17.58 |
| Frequency Missing = 9 |
| Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school? |
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| SEC9 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 182 | 26.73 |
| A & B | 175 | 25.70 |
| B | 64 | 9.40 |
| B & C | 123 | 18.06 |
| C | 53 | 7.78 |
| C & D | 55 | 8.08 |
| D | 17 | 2.50 |
| BELOW D | 12 | 1.76 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| How much time do you usually spend on homework each day? |
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| SEC10 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE ASSIGNED | 28 | 4.13 |
| DON T DO IT | 48 | 7.08 |
| 1/2 HR. OR LESS | 187 | 27.58 |
| ONE HOUR | 290 | 42.77 |
| TWO HOURS | 86 | 12.68 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 39 | 5.75 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| 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 | 504 | 74.78 |
| UNDER 6 HRS. | 90 | 13.35 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 43 | 6.38 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 19 | 2.82 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 8 | 1.19 |
| 21 TO 25 HRS. | 2 | 0.30 |
| MORE THAN 25 | 8 | 1.19 |
| Frequency Missing = 12 |
| How would you describe the quality of education available to you in this school? |
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| SEC12 | Frequency | Percent |
| EXCELLENT | 257 | 37.96 |
| GOOD | 294 | 43.43 |
| AVERAGE | 99 | 14.62 |
| BELOW AVERAGE | 15 | 2.22 |
| POOR | 12 | 1.77 |
| Frequency Missing = 9 |
| 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 | 207 | 30.44 |
| 1 TO 2 HRS. | 192 | 28.24 |
| 3 TO 5 HRS. | 123 | 18.09 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 92 | 13.53 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 33 | 4.85 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 19 | 2.79 |
| MORE THAN 20 | 14 | 2.06 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| 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 | 28 | 4.15 |
| Several Times/wk | 91 | 13.50 |
| Once a week | 111 | 16.47 |
| Once 2/wks | 73 | 10.83 |
| Infrequently | 314 | 46.59 |
| Not at all | 57 | 8.46 |
| Frequency Missing = 12 |
| Which of the following best describes the high school program you will complete? |
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| SEC15 | Frequency | Percent |
| College prep. | 389 | 61.45 |
| Voc./ tech. | 120 | 18.96 |
| General | 124 | 19.59 |
| Frequency Missing = 53 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school. |
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| SEC16A | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 39 | 5.73 |
| Rarely | 135 | 19.82 |
| Occasionally | 265 | 38.91 |
| Regularly | 242 | 35.54 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for high school. |
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| sec16b | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 101 | 14.85 |
| Rarely | 197 | 28.97 |
| Occasionally | 256 | 37.65 |
| Regularly | 126 | 18.53 |
| 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 | 87 | 12.78 |
| Rarely | 154 | 22.61 |
| Occasionally | 257 | 37.74 |
| Regularly | 183 | 26.87 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| Data Collected in Spring, 2005 |
| Tables Posted April 11, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| CARVER MIDDLE, SPRINGFIELD R-XII 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. | 111 | 16.2 | 314 | 45.9 | 194 | 28.4 | 48 | 7.0 | 17 | 2.5 | 2 |
| 18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. | 128 | 18.8 | 282 | 41.5 | 174 | 25.6 | 66 | 9.7 | 30 | 4.4 | 6 |
| 19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. | 167 | 24.5 | 296 | 43.5 | 164 | 24.1 | 43 | 6.3 | 11 | 1.6 | 5 |
| 20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. | 160 | 23.6 | 269 | 39.6 | 155 | 22.8 | 67 | 9.9 | 28 | 4.1 | 7 |
| 21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. | 264 | 39.0 | 282 | 41.7 | 103 | 15.2 | 16 | 2.4 | 12 | 1.8 | 9 |
| 22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. | 176 | 25.8 | 252 | 36.9 | 147 | 21.5 | 65 | 9.5 | 43 | 6.3 | 3 |
| 23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. | 193 | 28.3 | 277 | 40.6 | 147 | 21.5 | 48 | 7.0 | 18 | 2.6 | 3 |
| 24 - My teachers make learning interesting. | 125 | 18.3 | 221 | 32.3 | 204 | 29.8 | 76 | 11.1 | 58 | 8.5 | 2 |
| 25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. | 219 | 32.0 | 335 | 49.0 | 90 | 13.2 | 30 | 4.4 | 10 | 1.5 | 2 |
| 26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. | 214 | 31.3 | 266 | 38.9 | 143 | 20.9 | 39 | 5.7 | 21 | 3.1 | 3 |
| 27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. | 299 | 44.1 | 266 | 39.2 | 78 | 11.5 | 17 | 2.5 | 18 | 2.7 | 8 |
| 28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. | 146 | 21.6 | 278 | 41.1 | 184 | 27.2 | 42 | 6.2 | 26 | 3.8 | 10 |
| 29 - I feel safe at school. | 259 | 38.2 | 224 | 33.0 | 127 | 18.7 | 40 | 5.9 | 28 | 4.1 | 8 |
| 30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. | 198 | 29.2 | 241 | 35.5 | 143 | 21.1 | 58 | 8.6 | 38 | 5.6 | 8 |
| 31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. | 176 | 26.1 | 245 | 36.3 | 131 | 19.4 | 65 | 9.6 | 58 | 8.6 | 11 |
| 32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. | 73 | 10.8 | 80 | 11.8 | 196 | 28.9 | 159 | 23.4 | 171 | 25.2 | 7 |
| 33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. | 171 | 25.2 | 239 | 35.3 | 166 | 24.5 | 68 | 10.0 | 34 | 5.0 | 8 |
| 34 - I learn about other cultures in school. | 222 | 32.8 | 273 | 40.4 | 128 | 18.9 | 38 | 5.6 | 15 | 2.2 | 10 |
| 35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. | 436 | 64.3 | 177 | 26.1 | 44 | 6.5 | 8 | 1.2 | 13 | 1.9 | 8 |
| 36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. | 243 | 36.0 | 295 | 43.7 | 108 | 16.0 | 18 | 2.7 | 11 | 1.6 | 11 |
| 37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. | 144 | 21.1 | 283 | 41.4 | 175 | 25.6 | 56 | 8.2 | 26 | 3.8 | 2 |
| 38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. | 230 | 33.7 | 299 | 43.8 | 104 | 15.2 | 34 | 5.0 | 16 | 2.3 | 3 |
| 39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 103 | 15.1 | 233 | 34.3 | 234 | 34.4 | 79 | 11.6 | 31 | 4.6 | 6 |
| 40 - Our classes are often interrupted. | 72 | 10.6 | 147 | 21.6 | 250 | 36.7 | 177 | 26.0 | 36 | 5.3 | 4 |
| 41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 74 | 11.0 | 224 | 33.4 | 306 | 45.6 | 39 | 5.8 | 28 | 4.2 | 15 |
| 42 - I have fun learning. | 121 | 17.8 | 230 | 33.8 | 180 | 26.5 | 71 | 10.4 | 78 | 11.5 | 6 |
| 43 - My teachers think I can learn. | 325 | 47.8 | 263 | 38.7 | 72 | 10.6 | 9 | 1.3 | 11 | 1.6 | 6 |
| 44 - The community is proud of this school. | 331 | 48.7 | 234 | 34.4 | 97 | 14.3 | 8 | 1.2 | 10 | 1.5 | 6 |
| 45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. | 225 | 33.0 | 282 | 41.4 | 125 | 18.4 | 34 | 5.0 | 15 | 2.2 | 5 |
| 46 - Students at my school are friendly. | 111 | 16.3 | 218 | 32.1 | 225 | 33.1 | 72 | 10.6 | 54 | 7.9 | 6 |
| 47 - This school is a good place to learn. | 255 | 37.4 | 295 | 43.3 | 94 | 13.8 | 15 | 2.2 | 22 | 3.2 | 5 |
| 48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. | 332 | 49.3 | 266 | 39.5 | 54 | 8.0 | 9 | 1.3 | 12 | 1.8 | 13 |
| 49 - My teachers are good teachers. | 290 | 43.0 | 254 | 37.7 | 98 | 14.5 | 18 | 2.7 | 14 | 2.1 | 12 |
| 50 - My school building is in good condition. | 464 | 68.3 | 173 | 25.5 | 26 | 3.8 | 8 | 1.2 | 8 | 1.2 | 7 |
| 51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. | 101 | 14.9 | 130 | 19.2 | 223 | 33.0 | 121 | 17.9 | 101 | 14.9 | 10 |
| 52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. | 165 | 24.5 | 250 | 37.1 | 153 | 22.7 | 72 | 10.7 | 33 | 4.9 | 13 |
| 53 - I like going to this school. | 255 | 37.5 | 205 | 30.1 | 135 | 19.9 | 41 | 6.0 | 44 | 6.5 | 6 |
| 54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. | 461 | 68.3 | 159 | 23.6 | 37 | 5.5 | 8 | 1.2 | 10 | 1.5 | 11 |
| 55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. | 255 | 37.7 | 261 | 38.6 | 123 | 18.2 | 17 | 2.5 | 21 | 3.1 | 9 |
| 56 - I would attend a different school if I could. | 69 | 10.2 | 47 | 6.9 | 112 | 16.5 | 168 | 24.8 | 282 | 41.6 | 8 |
| 57 - Teachers treat me with respect. | 231 | 34.0 | 259 | 38.1 | 127 | 18.7 | 39 | 5.7 | 24 | 3.5 | 6 |
| 58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. | 155 | 22.8 | 234 | 34.4 | 175 | 25.7 | 75 | 11.0 | 41 | 6.0 | 6 |
| 59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. | 301 | 44.3 | 278 | 40.9 | 77 | 11.3 | 12 | 1.8 | 12 | 1.8 | 6 |
| 60 - I am treated fairly at school. | 193 | 28.4 | 273 | 40.1 | 135 | 19.9 | 50 | 7.4 | 29 | 4.3 | 6 |
| 61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. | 113 | 17.0 | 159 | 23.9 | 166 | 25.0 | 128 | 19.3 | 98 | 14.8 | 22 |
| 62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 107 | 16.7 | 218 | 34.0 | 227 | 35.4 | 56 | 8.7 | 33 | 5.1 | 45 |
| 63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. | 154 | 22.6 | 274 | 40.2 | 143 | 21.0 | 67 | 9.8 | 43 | 6.3 | 5 |
| 64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. | 251 | 36.9 | 287 | 42.1 | 119 | 17.5 | 14 | 2.1 | 10 | 1.5 | 5 |
| 65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. | 283 | 41.7 | 220 | 32.4 | 90 | 13.3 | 42 | 6.2 | 43 | 6.3 | 8 |
| 66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. | 198 | 29.1 | 181 | 26.6 | 178 | 26.2 | 68 | 10.0 | 55 | 8.1 | 6 |
| 67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. | 312 | 46.1 | 232 | 34.3 | 88 | 13.0 | 19 | 2.8 | 26 | 3.8 | 9 |
| Data Collected in Spring, 2005 |
| Tables Posted April 11, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |