| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| FAIR GROVE HIGH, FAIR GROVE R-X School District |
| What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl) |
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| SEC1 | Frequency | Percent |
| MALE | 150 | 52.82 |
| FEMALE | 134 | 47.18 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| What grade are you in? | ||
| SEC2 | Frequency | Percent |
| 8TH | 3 | 1.06 |
| 9TH | 82 | 28.87 |
| 10TH | 63 | 22.18 |
| 11TH | 57 | 20.07 |
| 12TH | 79 | 27.82 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| SEC3 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE | 249 | 88.30 |
| BLACK | 4 | 1.42 |
| ASIAN/ORIENTAL | 2 | 0.71 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 6 | 2.13 |
| HISPANIC | 2 | 0.71 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 19 | 6.74 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| How far in school did your mother go? |
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| SEC4 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 3 | 1.05 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 19 | 6.67 |
| H.S. GRAD | 88 | 30.88 |
| POST SECONDARY | 70 | 24.56 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 74 | 25.96 |
| DON T KNOW | 31 | 10.88 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How far in school did your father go? |
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| SEC5 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 | 4 | 1.40 |
| 2 | 18 | 6.32 |
| 3 | 91 | 31.93 |
| 4 | 59 | 20.70 |
| 5 | 72 | 25.26 |
| 6 | 41 | 14.39 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How many days of school did you miss last month? |
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| SEC6 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 169 | 59.30 |
| 1 OR 2 DAYS | 87 | 30.53 |
| 3 OR 4 DAYS | 17 | 5.96 |
| 5 TO 10 DAYS | 10 | 3.51 |
| MORE THAN 10 DAYS | 2 | 0.70 |
| 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 | 100 | 34.97 |
| TWO HRS. | 71 | 24.83 |
| THREE HRS. | 49 | 17.13 |
| FOUR HRS. | 35 | 12.24 |
| FIVE HRS. | 12 | 4.20 |
| SIX + HRS. | 19 | 6.64 |
| 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 | 38 | 13.38 |
| TWO YEAR SCHOOL | 53 | 18.66 |
| FOUR YEAR SCHOOL | 149 | 52.46 |
| MILITARY | 21 | 7.39 |
| OTHER | 23 | 8.10 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school? |
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| SEC9 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 117 | 41.05 |
| A & B | 73 | 25.61 |
| B | 31 | 10.88 |
| B & C | 35 | 12.28 |
| C | 11 | 3.86 |
| C & D | 11 | 3.86 |
| D | 4 | 1.40 |
| BELOW D | 3 | 1.05 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How much time do you usually spend on homework each day? |
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| SEC10 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE ASSIGNED | 38 | 13.33 |
| DON T DO IT | 23 | 8.07 |
| 1/2 HR. OR LESS | 84 | 29.47 |
| ONE HOUR | 87 | 30.53 |
| TWO HOURS | 36 | 12.63 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 17 | 5.96 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| 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 | 145 | 50.70 |
| UNDER 6 HRS. | 24 | 8.39 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 28 | 9.79 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 24 | 8.39 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 24 | 8.39 |
| 21 TO 25 HRS. | 15 | 5.24 |
| MORE THAN 25 | 26 | 9.09 |
| How would you describe the quality of education available to you in this school? |
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| SEC12 | Frequency | Percent |
| EXCELLENT | 26 | 9.15 |
| GOOD | 116 | 40.85 |
| AVERAGE | 115 | 40.49 |
| BELOW AVERAGE | 18 | 6.34 |
| POOR | 9 | 3.17 |
| 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 | 90 | 31.47 |
| 1 TO 2 HRS. | 77 | 26.92 |
| 3 TO 5 HRS. | 48 | 16.78 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 23 | 8.04 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 25 | 8.74 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 11 | 3.85 |
| MORE THAN 20 | 12 | 4.20 |
| 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 | 161 | 56.29 |
| Several Times/wk | 22 | 7.69 |
| Once a week | 9 | 3.15 |
| Once 2/wks | 9 | 3.15 |
| Infrequently | 45 | 15.73 |
| Not at all | 40 | 13.99 |
| Which of the following best describes the high school program you will complete? |
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| SEC15 | Frequency | Percent |
| College prep. | 145 | 53.31 |
| Voc./ tech. | 47 | 17.28 |
| General | 80 | 29.41 |
| Frequency Missing = 14 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school. |
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| SEC16A | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 17 | 6.05 |
| Rarely | 56 | 19.93 |
| Occasionally | 98 | 34.88 |
| Regularly | 110 | 39.15 |
| 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 | 28 | 9.96 |
| Rarely | 68 | 24.20 |
| Occasionally | 118 | 41.99 |
| Regularly | 67 | 23.84 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school. |
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| SEC16C | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 19 | 6.76 |
| Rarely | 39 | 13.88 |
| Occasionally | 120 | 42.70 |
| Regularly | 103 | 36.65 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2001 |
| Tables Posted April 14, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| FAIR GROVE HIGH, FAIR GROVE R-X 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. | 15 | 5.3 | 126 | 44.2 | 87 | 30.5 | 43 | 15.1 | 14 | 4.9 | 1 |
| 18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. | 17 | 6.0 | 105 | 36.8 | 71 | 24.9 | 62 | 21.8 | 30 | 10.5 | 1 |
| 19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. | 27 | 9.6 | 131 | 46.6 | 83 | 29.5 | 25 | 8.9 | 15 | 5.3 | 5 |
| 20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. | 29 | 10.2 | 117 | 41.2 | 81 | 28.5 | 37 | 13.0 | 20 | 7.0 | 2 |
| 21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. | 45 | 15.8 | 142 | 50.0 | 72 | 25.4 | 15 | 5.3 | 10 | 3.5 | 2 |
| 22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. | 42 | 14.8 | 137 | 48.2 | 63 | 22.2 | 28 | 9.9 | 14 | 4.9 | 2 |
| 23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. | 49 | 17.1 | 137 | 47.9 | 60 | 21.0 | 29 | 10.1 | 11 | 3.8 | 0 |
| 24 - My teachers make learning interesting. | 12 | 4.2 | 73 | 25.5 | 125 | 43.7 | 53 | 18.5 | 23 | 8.0 | 0 |
| 25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. | 41 | 14.4 | 143 | 50.2 | 69 | 24.2 | 20 | 7.0 | 12 | 4.2 | 1 |
| 26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. | 45 | 15.9 | 123 | 43.5 | 75 | 26.5 | 28 | 9.9 | 12 | 4.2 | 3 |
| 27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. | 65 | 22.8 | 126 | 44.2 | 56 | 19.6 | 22 | 7.7 | 16 | 5.6 | 1 |
| 28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. | 30 | 10.6 | 98 | 34.6 | 102 | 36.0 | 39 | 13.8 | 14 | 4.9 | 3 |
| 29 - I feel safe at school. | 91 | 31.8 | 116 | 40.6 | 57 | 19.9 | 6 | 2.1 | 16 | 5.6 | 0 |
| 30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. | 52 | 18.3 | 112 | 39.4 | 71 | 25.0 | 33 | 11.6 | 16 | 5.6 | 2 |
| 31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. | 48 | 16.8 | 104 | 36.5 | 69 | 24.2 | 40 | 14.0 | 24 | 8.4 | 1 |
| 32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. | 111 | 39.1 | 81 | 28.5 | 64 | 22.5 | 18 | 6.3 | 10 | 3.5 | 2 |
| 33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. | 23 | 8.2 | 92 | 32.9 | 103 | 36.8 | 43 | 15.4 | 19 | 6.8 | 6 |
| 34 - I learn about other cultures in school. | 29 | 10.1 | 117 | 40.9 | 79 | 27.6 | 37 | 12.9 | 24 | 8.4 | 0 |
| 35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. | 121 | 42.5 | 124 | 43.5 | 26 | 9.1 | 9 | 3.2 | 5 | 1.8 | 1 |
| 36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. | 67 | 23.4 | 162 | 56.6 | 44 | 15.4 | 10 | 3.5 | 3 | 1.0 | 0 |
| 37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. | 39 | 13.7 | 141 | 49.5 | 73 | 25.6 | 22 | 7.7 | 10 | 3.5 | 1 |
| 38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. | 56 | 19.6 | 147 | 51.6 | 58 | 20.4 | 12 | 4.2 | 12 | 4.2 | 1 |
| 39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 38 | 13.5 | 105 | 37.2 | 85 | 30.1 | 37 | 13.1 | 17 | 6.0 | 4 |
| 40 - Our classes are often interrupted. | 25 | 8.8 | 53 | 18.7 | 106 | 37.3 | 87 | 30.6 | 13 | 4.6 | 2 |
| 41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 30 | 10.9 | 94 | 34.1 | 127 | 46.0 | 18 | 6.5 | 7 | 2.5 | 10 |
| 42 - I have fun learning. | 23 | 8.0 | 80 | 28.0 | 90 | 31.5 | 50 | 17.5 | 43 | 15.0 | 0 |
| 43 - My teachers think I can learn. | 64 | 22.4 | 148 | 51.7 | 50 | 17.5 | 12 | 4.2 | 12 | 4.2 | 0 |
| 44 - The community is proud of this school. | 42 | 14.7 | 114 | 39.9 | 97 | 33.9 | 19 | 6.6 | 14 | 4.9 | 0 |
| 45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. | 48 | 16.9 | 118 | 41.5 | 64 | 22.5 | 31 | 10.9 | 23 | 8.1 | 2 |
| 46 - Students at my school are friendly. | 35 | 12.2 | 121 | 42.3 | 80 | 28.0 | 34 | 11.9 | 16 | 5.6 | 0 |
| 47 - This school is a good place to learn. | 25 | 8.8 | 132 | 46.3 | 94 | 33.0 | 17 | 6.0 | 17 | 6.0 | 1 |
| 48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. | 60 | 21.0 | 166 | 58.0 | 42 | 14.7 | 11 | 3.8 | 7 | 2.4 | 0 |
| 49 - My teachers are good teachers. | 36 | 12.6 | 132 | 46.3 | 82 | 28.8 | 24 | 8.4 | 11 | 3.9 | 1 |
| 50 - My school building is in good condition. | 48 | 16.8 | 146 | 51.0 | 62 | 21.7 | 17 | 5.9 | 13 | 4.5 | 0 |
| 51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. | 73 | 25.9 | 66 | 23.4 | 97 | 34.4 | 28 | 9.9 | 18 | 6.4 | 4 |
| 52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. | 86 | 30.3 | 133 | 46.8 | 37 | 13.0 | 14 | 4.9 | 14 | 4.9 | 2 |
| 53 - I like going to this school. | 61 | 21.3 | 104 | 36.4 | 69 | 24.1 | 18 | 6.3 | 34 | 11.9 | 0 |
| 54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. | 140 | 49.1 | 112 | 39.3 | 23 | 8.1 | 4 | 1.4 | 6 | 2.1 | 1 |
| 55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. | 80 | 28.1 | 107 | 37.5 | 68 | 23.9 | 17 | 6.0 | 13 | 4.6 | 1 |
| 56 - I would attend a different school if I could. | 47 | 16.4 | 42 | 14.7 | 59 | 20.6 | 56 | 19.6 | 82 | 28.7 | 0 |
| 57 - Teachers treat me with respect. | 40 | 14.0 | 114 | 40.0 | 75 | 26.3 | 34 | 11.9 | 22 | 7.7 | 1 |
| 58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. | 48 | 16.8 | 122 | 42.8 | 61 | 21.4 | 28 | 9.8 | 26 | 9.1 | 1 |
| 59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. | 61 | 21.4 | 145 | 50.9 | 61 | 21.4 | 9 | 3.2 | 9 | 3.2 | 1 |
| 60 - I am treated fairly at school. | 44 | 15.4 | 132 | 46.2 | 65 | 22.7 | 23 | 8.0 | 22 | 7.7 | 0 |
| 61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. | 71 | 24.9 | 133 | 46.7 | 45 | 15.8 | 17 | 6.0 | 19 | 6.7 | 1 |
| 62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 25 | 8.8 | 84 | 29.5 | 118 | 41.4 | 36 | 12.6 | 22 | 7.7 | 1 |
| 63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. | 40 | 14.1 | 97 | 34.2 | 76 | 26.8 | 34 | 12.0 | 37 | 13.0 | 2 |
| 64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. | 64 | 22.5 | 130 | 45.6 | 60 | 21.1 | 17 | 6.0 | 14 | 4.9 | 1 |
| 65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. | 75 | 26.2 | 105 | 36.7 | 55 | 19.2 | 27 | 9.4 | 24 | 8.4 | 0 |
| 66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. | 50 | 17.5 | 82 | 28.7 | 82 | 28.7 | 38 | 13.3 | 34 | 11.9 | 0 |
| 67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. | 68 | 23.8 | 130 | 45.5 | 56 | 19.6 | 16 | 5.6 | 16 | 5.6 | 0 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2001 |
| Tables Posted April 14, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |