| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| WM. N. CLARK MIDDLE, FAYETTE R-III School District |
| What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl) |
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| SEC1 | Frequency | Percent |
| MALE | 78 | 46.43 |
| FEMALE | 90 | 53.57 |
| What grade are you in? | ||
| SEC2 | Frequency | Percent |
| 6TH | 61 | 36.31 |
| 7TH | 50 | 29.76 |
| 8TH | 57 | 33.93 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| SEC3 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE | 130 | 77.84 |
| BLACK | 20 | 11.98 |
| HISPANIC | 2 | 1.20 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 15 | 8.98 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How far in school did your mother go? |
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| SEC4 | Frequency | Percent |
| FINISHED 8TH | 8 | 4.76 |
| H.S. GRAD | 37 | 22.02 |
| POST SECONDARY | 26 | 15.48 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 60 | 35.71 |
| DON T KNOW | 37 | 22.02 |
| How far in school did your father go? |
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| SEC5 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 | 1 | 0.60 |
| 2 | 6 | 3.59 |
| 3 | 51 | 30.54 |
| 4 | 16 | 9.58 |
| 5 | 45 | 26.95 |
| 6 | 48 | 28.74 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How many days of school did you miss last month? |
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| SEC6 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 74 | 44.31 |
| 1 OR 2 DAYS | 53 | 31.74 |
| 3 OR 4 DAYS | 28 | 16.77 |
| 5 TO 10 DAYS | 11 | 6.59 |
| MORE THAN 10 DAYS | 1 | 0.60 |
| 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 | 31 | 18.45 |
| TWO HRS. | 42 | 25.00 |
| THREE HRS. | 42 | 25.00 |
| FOUR HRS. | 25 | 14.88 |
| FIVE HRS. | 8 | 4.76 |
| SIX + HRS. | 20 | 11.90 |
| 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 | 15 | 9.15 |
| TWO YEAR SCHOOL | 14 | 8.54 |
| FOUR YEAR SCHOOL | 93 | 56.71 |
| MILITARY | 11 | 6.71 |
| OTHER | 31 | 18.90 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school? |
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| SEC9 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 42 | 25.30 |
| A & B | 52 | 31.33 |
| B | 11 | 6.63 |
| B & C | 43 | 25.90 |
| C | 10 | 6.02 |
| C & D | 5 | 3.01 |
| D | 2 | 1.20 |
| BELOW D | 1 | 0.60 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| How much time do you usually spend on homework each day? |
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| SEC10 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE ASSIGNED | 6 | 3.64 |
| DON T DO IT | 12 | 7.27 |
| 1/2 HR. OR LESS | 41 | 24.85 |
| ONE HOUR | 70 | 42.42 |
| TWO HOURS | 23 | 13.94 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 13 | 7.88 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| 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 | 123 | 73.21 |
| UNDER 6 HRS. | 26 | 15.48 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 9 | 5.36 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 6 | 3.57 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 2 | 1.19 |
| MORE THAN 25 | 2 | 1.19 |
| How would you describe the quality of education available to you in this school? |
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| SEC12 | Frequency | Percent |
| EXCELLENT | 13 | 7.88 |
| GOOD | 72 | 43.64 |
| AVERAGE | 60 | 36.36 |
| BELOW AVERAGE | 11 | 6.67 |
| POOR | 9 | 5.45 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| 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 | 66 | 39.29 |
| 1 TO 2 HRS. | 40 | 23.81 |
| 3 TO 5 HRS. | 20 | 11.90 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 32 | 19.05 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 8 | 4.76 |
| MORE THAN 20 | 2 | 1.19 |
| 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 | 12 | 7.14 |
| Several Times/wk | 49 | 29.17 |
| Once a week | 32 | 19.05 |
| Once 2/wks | 16 | 9.52 |
| Infrequently | 55 | 32.74 |
| Not at all | 4 | 2.38 |
| Which of the following best describes the high school program you will complete? |
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| SEC15 | Frequency | Percent |
| College prep. | 94 | 57.32 |
| Voc./ tech. | 29 | 17.68 |
| General | 41 | 25.00 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school. |
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| SEC16A | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 11 | 6.75 |
| Rarely | 36 | 22.09 |
| Occasionally | 61 | 37.42 |
| Regularly | 55 | 33.74 |
| 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 | 42 | 25.77 |
| Rarely | 58 | 35.58 |
| Occasionally | 44 | 26.99 |
| Regularly | 19 | 11.66 |
| 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 | 29 | 17.58 |
| Rarely | 43 | 26.06 |
| Occasionally | 64 | 38.79 |
| Regularly | 29 | 17.58 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Data Collected in Spring, 2004 |
| Tables Posted April 16, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| WM. N. CLARK MIDDLE, FAYETTE R-III 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 | 5.4 | 73 | 43.7 | 60 | 35.9 | 18 | 10.8 | 7 | 4.2 | 1 |
| 18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. | 17 | 10.2 | 57 | 34.1 | 50 | 29.9 | 34 | 20.4 | 9 | 5.4 | 1 |
| 19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. | 22 | 13.2 | 63 | 37.7 | 47 | 28.1 | 25 | 15.0 | 10 | 6.0 | 1 |
| 20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. | 30 | 17.9 | 73 | 43.5 | 37 | 22.0 | 22 | 13.1 | 6 | 3.6 | 0 |
| 21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. | 37 | 22.4 | 81 | 49.1 | 30 | 18.2 | 15 | 9.1 | 2 | 1.2 | 3 |
| 22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. | 31 | 18.8 | 65 | 39.4 | 37 | 22.4 | 22 | 13.3 | 10 | 6.1 | 3 |
| 23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. | 18 | 10.8 | 58 | 34.7 | 53 | 31.7 | 29 | 17.4 | 9 | 5.4 | 1 |
| 24 - My teachers make learning interesting. | 11 | 6.5 | 42 | 25.0 | 63 | 37.5 | 34 | 20.2 | 18 | 10.7 | 0 |
| 25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. | 26 | 15.7 | 85 | 51.2 | 37 | 22.3 | 13 | 7.8 | 5 | 3.0 | 2 |
| 26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. | 23 | 13.8 | 69 | 41.3 | 50 | 29.9 | 18 | 10.8 | 7 | 4.2 | 1 |
| 27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. | 51 | 30.5 | 58 | 34.7 | 38 | 22.8 | 14 | 8.4 | 6 | 3.6 | 1 |
| 28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. | 15 | 9.0 | 59 | 35.3 | 58 | 34.7 | 24 | 14.4 | 11 | 6.6 | 1 |
| 29 - I feel safe at school. | 42 | 25.3 | 62 | 37.3 | 33 | 19.9 | 19 | 11.4 | 10 | 6.0 | 2 |
| 30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. | 39 | 23.4 | 57 | 34.1 | 43 | 25.7 | 19 | 11.4 | 9 | 5.4 | 1 |
| 31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. | 42 | 25.3 | 72 | 43.4 | 27 | 16.3 | 18 | 10.8 | 7 | 4.2 | 2 |
| 32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. | 27 | 16.3 | 23 | 13.9 | 46 | 27.7 | 34 | 20.5 | 36 | 21.7 | 2 |
| 33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. | 16 | 9.5 | 49 | 29.2 | 56 | 33.3 | 30 | 17.9 | 17 | 10.1 | 0 |
| 34 - I learn about other cultures in school. | 54 | 32.5 | 64 | 38.6 | 30 | 18.1 | 8 | 4.8 | 10 | 6.0 | 2 |
| 35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. | 87 | 52.1 | 60 | 35.9 | 11 | 6.6 | 5 | 3.0 | 4 | 2.4 | 1 |
| 36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. | 49 | 29.2 | 88 | 52.4 | 20 | 11.9 | 7 | 4.2 | 4 | 2.4 | 0 |
| 37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. | 20 | 11.9 | 71 | 42.3 | 55 | 32.7 | 17 | 10.1 | 5 | 3.0 | 0 |
| 38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. | 33 | 19.8 | 72 | 43.1 | 44 | 26.3 | 12 | 7.2 | 6 | 3.6 | 1 |
| 39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 17 | 10.2 | 45 | 26.9 | 71 | 42.5 | 24 | 14.4 | 10 | 6.0 | 1 |
| 40 - Our classes are often interrupted. | 30 | 18.1 | 38 | 22.9 | 50 | 30.1 | 35 | 21.1 | 13 | 7.8 | 2 |
| 41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 18 | 10.9 | 55 | 33.3 | 73 | 44.2 | 12 | 7.3 | 7 | 4.2 | 3 |
| 42 - I have fun learning. | 18 | 10.8 | 37 | 22.2 | 54 | 32.3 | 26 | 15.6 | 32 | 19.2 | 1 |
| 43 - My teachers think I can learn. | 67 | 39.9 | 70 | 41.7 | 22 | 13.1 | 6 | 3.6 | 3 | 1.8 | 0 |
| 44 - The community is proud of this school. | 33 | 19.8 | 46 | 27.5 | 67 | 40.1 | 10 | 6.0 | 11 | 6.6 | 1 |
| 45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. | 43 | 25.7 | 54 | 32.3 | 38 | 22.8 | 21 | 12.6 | 11 | 6.6 | 1 |
| 46 - Students at my school are friendly. | 12 | 7.1 | 56 | 33.3 | 56 | 33.3 | 29 | 17.3 | 15 | 8.9 | 0 |
| 47 - This school is a good place to learn. | 26 | 15.7 | 64 | 38.6 | 43 | 25.9 | 16 | 9.6 | 17 | 10.2 | 2 |
| 48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. | 69 | 41.1 | 79 | 47.0 | 14 | 8.3 | 5 | 3.0 | 1 | 0.6 | 0 |
| 49 - My teachers are good teachers. | 29 | 17.4 | 76 | 45.5 | 41 | 24.6 | 8 | 4.8 | 13 | 7.8 | 1 |
| 50 - My school building is in good condition. | 27 | 16.1 | 57 | 33.9 | 45 | 26.8 | 19 | 11.3 | 20 | 11.9 | 0 |
| 51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. | 31 | 18.5 | 26 | 15.5 | 58 | 34.5 | 30 | 17.9 | 23 | 13.7 | 0 |
| 52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. | 42 | 25.3 | 67 | 40.4 | 29 | 17.5 | 14 | 8.4 | 14 | 8.4 | 2 |
| 53 - I like going to this school. | 21 | 12.6 | 41 | 24.6 | 43 | 25.7 | 19 | 11.4 | 43 | 25.7 | 1 |
| 54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. | 114 | 67.9 | 38 | 22.6 | 14 | 8.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 1.2 | 0 |
| 55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. | 22 | 13.3 | 62 | 37.3 | 59 | 35.5 | 13 | 7.8 | 10 | 6.0 | 2 |
| 56 - I would attend a different school if I could. | 46 | 27.5 | 22 | 13.2 | 48 | 28.7 | 20 | 12.0 | 31 | 18.6 | 1 |
| 57 - Teachers treat me with respect. | 30 | 18.2 | 58 | 35.2 | 45 | 27.3 | 16 | 9.7 | 16 | 9.7 | 3 |
| 58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. | 19 | 11.3 | 42 | 25.0 | 49 | 29.2 | 27 | 16.1 | 31 | 18.5 | 0 |
| 59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. | 56 | 33.3 | 74 | 44.0 | 27 | 16.1 | 7 | 4.2 | 4 | 2.4 | 0 |
| 60 - I am treated fairly at school. | 22 | 13.1 | 68 | 40.5 | 40 | 23.8 | 18 | 10.7 | 20 | 11.9 | 0 |
| 61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. | 42 | 25.3 | 58 | 34.9 | 29 | 17.5 | 20 | 12.0 | 17 | 10.2 | 2 |
| 62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 15 | 9.0 | 54 | 32.3 | 65 | 38.9 | 22 | 13.2 | 11 | 6.6 | 1 |
| 63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. | 32 | 19.0 | 40 | 23.8 | 43 | 25.6 | 22 | 13.1 | 31 | 18.5 | 0 |
| 64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. | 35 | 20.8 | 70 | 41.7 | 45 | 26.8 | 10 | 6.0 | 8 | 4.8 | 0 |
| 65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. | 38 | 22.8 | 64 | 38.3 | 31 | 18.6 | 15 | 9.0 | 19 | 11.4 | 1 |
| 66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. | 22 | 13.1 | 28 | 16.7 | 41 | 24.4 | 44 | 26.2 | 33 | 19.6 | 0 |
| 67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. | 56 | 33.5 | 72 | 43.1 | 29 | 17.4 | 9 | 5.4 | 1 | 0.6 | 1 |
| 68 - The clubs and organizations I am part of provide appropriate amounts of activity. | 24 | 14.8 | 67 | 41.4 | 46 | 28.4 | 12 | 7.4 | 13 | 8.0 | 6 |
| 69 - My parents are actively involved in my education. | 57 | 35.2 | 60 | 37.0 | 29 | 17.9 | 8 | 4.9 | 8 | 4.9 | 6 |
| 70 - Grades are important to me. | 91 | 56.9 | 38 | 23.8 | 15 | 9.4 | 10 | 6.3 | 6 | 3.8 | 8 |
| 71 - I am given sufficient individual attention. | 13 | 8.0 | 51 | 31.5 | 47 | 29.0 | 25 | 15.4 | 26 | 16.0 | 6 |
| 72 - I appreciate my teachers. | 28 | 17.4 | 57 | 35.4 | 53 | 32.9 | 9 | 5.6 | 14 | 8.7 | 7 |
| 73 - Class time is utilized effectively for learning. | 24 | 14.9 | 67 | 41.6 | 49 | 30.4 | 12 | 7.5 | 9 | 5.6 | 7 |
| 74 - Teachers use varied and creative teaching strategies. | 19 | 11.7 | 53 | 32.7 | 56 | 34.6 | 20 | 12.3 | 14 | 8.6 | 6 |
| 75 - It is easy to make good grades. | 18 | 11.2 | 52 | 32.3 | 50 | 31.1 | 21 | 13.0 | 20 | 12.4 | 7 |
| 76 - The school does a good job at preparing me for making career choices. | 18 | 11.2 | 45 | 28.0 | 57 | 35.4 | 23 | 14.3 | 18 | 11.2 | 7 |
| 77 - My parents are supportive of my participation in school activities. | 85 | 53.1 | 48 | 30.0 | 20 | 12.5 | 3 | 1.9 | 4 | 2.5 | 8 |
| Data Collected in Spring, 2004 |
| Tables Posted April 16, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |