| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| LIBERTY SR. HIGH, MOUNTAIN VIEW-BIRCH TREE R-III School District |
| What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl) |
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| SEC1 | Frequency | Percent |
| MALE | 84 | 49.12 |
| FEMALE | 87 | 50.88 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| What grade are you in? | ||
| SEC2 | Frequency | Percent |
| 9TH | 63 | 37.06 |
| 10TH | 52 | 30.59 |
| 11TH | 34 | 20.00 |
| 12TH | 21 | 12.35 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| SEC3 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE | 153 | 89.47 |
| BLACK | 2 | 1.17 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 4 | 2.34 |
| HISPANIC | 4 | 2.34 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 8 | 4.68 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How far in school did your mother go? |
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| SEC4 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 3 | 1.76 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 15 | 8.82 |
| H.S. GRAD | 55 | 32.35 |
| POST SECONDARY | 34 | 20.00 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 36 | 21.18 |
| DON T KNOW | 27 | 15.88 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| How far in school did your father go? |
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| SEC5 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 | 9 | 5.23 |
| 2 | 24 | 13.95 |
| 3 | 64 | 37.21 |
| 4 | 23 | 13.37 |
| 5 | 19 | 11.05 |
| 6 | 33 | 19.19 |
| How many days of school did you miss last month? |
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| SEC6 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 67 | 38.95 |
| 1 OR 2 DAYS | 58 | 33.72 |
| 3 OR 4 DAYS | 28 | 16.28 |
| 5 TO 10 DAYS | 12 | 6.98 |
| MORE THAN 10 DAYS | 7 | 4.07 |
| How many hours of television do you usually watch each day? |
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| SEC7 | Frequency | Percent |
| ONE HR. OR LESS | 70 | 40.94 |
| TWO HRS. | 45 | 26.32 |
| THREE HRS. | 20 | 11.70 |
| FOUR HRS. | 17 | 9.94 |
| FIVE HRS. | 6 | 3.51 |
| SIX + HRS. | 13 | 7.60 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| 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 | 42 | 24.56 |
| TWO YEAR SCHOOL | 31 | 18.13 |
| FOUR YEAR SCHOOL | 67 | 39.18 |
| MILITARY | 12 | 7.02 |
| OTHER | 19 | 11.11 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school? |
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| SEC9 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 38 | 22.49 |
| A & B | 41 | 24.26 |
| B | 20 | 11.83 |
| B & C | 31 | 18.34 |
| C | 15 | 8.88 |
| C & D | 14 | 8.28 |
| D | 7 | 4.14 |
| BELOW D | 3 | 1.78 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| How much time do you usually spend on homework each day? |
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| SEC10 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE ASSIGNED | 40 | 23.39 |
| DON T DO IT | 27 | 15.79 |
| 1/2 HR. OR LESS | 51 | 29.82 |
| ONE HOUR | 36 | 21.05 |
| TWO HOURS | 13 | 7.60 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 4 | 2.34 |
| 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 | 83 | 48.54 |
| UNDER 6 HRS. | 23 | 13.45 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 24 | 14.04 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 12 | 7.02 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 5 | 2.92 |
| 21 TO 25 HRS. | 9 | 5.26 |
| MORE THAN 25 | 15 | 8.77 |
| 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 | 8 | 4.71 |
| GOOD | 54 | 31.76 |
| AVERAGE | 75 | 44.12 |
| BELOW AVERAGE | 18 | 10.59 |
| POOR | 15 | 8.82 |
| 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 | 92 | 54.12 |
| 1 TO 2 HRS. | 28 | 16.47 |
| 3 TO 5 HRS. | 15 | 8.82 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 14 | 8.24 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 13 | 7.65 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 5 | 2.94 |
| MORE THAN 20 | 3 | 1.76 |
| 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 | 86 | 50.29 |
| Several Times/wk | 16 | 9.36 |
| Once a week | 16 | 9.36 |
| Once 2/wks | 12 | 7.02 |
| Infrequently | 31 | 18.13 |
| Not at all | 10 | 5.85 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Which of the following best describes the high school program you will complete? |
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| SEC15 | Frequency | Percent |
| College prep. | 64 | 39.75 |
| Voc./ tech. | 51 | 31.68 |
| General | 46 | 28.57 |
| Frequency Missing = 11 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school. |
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| SEC16A | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 15 | 9.09 |
| Rarely | 37 | 22.42 |
| Occasionally | 56 | 33.94 |
| Regularly | 57 | 34.55 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for high school. |
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| sec16b | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 18 | 10.98 |
| Rarely | 47 | 28.66 |
| Occasionally | 51 | 31.10 |
| Regularly | 48 | 29.27 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school. |
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| SEC16C | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 17 | 10.30 |
| Rarely | 28 | 16.97 |
| Occasionally | 53 | 32.12 |
| Regularly | 67 | 40.61 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| Data Collected in Spring, 2005 |
| Tables Posted September 28, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| LIBERTY SR. HIGH, MOUNTAIN VIEW-BIRCH TREE 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. | 8 | 4.7 | 58 | 34.1 | 72 | 42.4 | 18 | 10.6 | 14 | 8.2 | 2 |
| 18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. | 8 | 4.7 | 42 | 24.6 | 58 | 33.9 | 39 | 22.8 | 24 | 14.0 | 1 |
| 19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. | 15 | 8.8 | 63 | 36.8 | 54 | 31.6 | 28 | 16.4 | 11 | 6.4 | 1 |
| 20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. | 12 | 7.1 | 59 | 34.7 | 63 | 37.1 | 18 | 10.6 | 18 | 10.6 | 2 |
| 21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. | 11 | 6.5 | 75 | 44.4 | 55 | 32.5 | 15 | 8.9 | 13 | 7.7 | 3 |
| 22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. | 21 | 12.3 | 57 | 33.3 | 59 | 34.5 | 25 | 14.6 | 9 | 5.3 | 1 |
| 23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. | 15 | 8.8 | 67 | 39.2 | 42 | 24.6 | 34 | 19.9 | 13 | 7.6 | 1 |
| 24 - My teachers make learning interesting. | 4 | 2.4 | 45 | 26.6 | 61 | 36.1 | 33 | 19.5 | 26 | 15.4 | 3 |
| 25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. | 18 | 10.6 | 77 | 45.3 | 49 | 28.8 | 14 | 8.2 | 12 | 7.1 | 2 |
| 26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. | 12 | 7.1 | 60 | 35.3 | 60 | 35.3 | 23 | 13.5 | 15 | 8.8 | 2 |
| 27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. | 21 | 12.5 | 74 | 44.0 | 46 | 27.4 | 13 | 7.7 | 14 | 8.3 | 4 |
| 28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. | 6 | 3.6 | 46 | 27.4 | 68 | 40.5 | 29 | 17.3 | 19 | 11.3 | 4 |
| 29 - I feel safe at school. | 27 | 16.2 | 51 | 30.5 | 55 | 32.9 | 14 | 8.4 | 20 | 12.0 | 5 |
| 30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. | 13 | 7.6 | 44 | 25.9 | 59 | 34.7 | 21 | 12.4 | 33 | 19.4 | 2 |
| 31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. | 22 | 13.1 | 53 | 31.5 | 48 | 28.6 | 30 | 17.9 | 15 | 8.9 | 4 |
| 32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. | 54 | 31.8 | 39 | 22.9 | 61 | 35.9 | 5 | 2.9 | 11 | 6.5 | 2 |
| 33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. | 12 | 7.1 | 54 | 32.1 | 59 | 35.1 | 20 | 11.9 | 23 | 13.7 | 4 |
| 34 - I learn about other cultures in school. | 12 | 7.0 | 49 | 28.7 | 64 | 37.4 | 26 | 15.2 | 20 | 11.7 | 1 |
| 35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. | 59 | 34.9 | 57 | 33.7 | 33 | 19.5 | 10 | 5.9 | 10 | 5.9 | 3 |
| 36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. | 27 | 16.1 | 75 | 44.6 | 48 | 28.6 | 6 | 3.6 | 12 | 7.1 | 4 |
| 37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. | 17 | 10.1 | 68 | 40.5 | 51 | 30.4 | 19 | 11.3 | 13 | 7.7 | 4 |
| 38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. | 15 | 8.9 | 64 | 37.9 | 55 | 32.5 | 20 | 11.8 | 15 | 8.9 | 3 |
| 39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 9 | 5.5 | 36 | 21.8 | 67 | 40.6 | 29 | 17.6 | 24 | 14.5 | 7 |
| 40 - Our classes are often interrupted. | 19 | 11.6 | 41 | 25.0 | 67 | 40.9 | 24 | 14.6 | 13 | 7.9 | 8 |
| 41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 18 | 11.0 | 58 | 35.6 | 70 | 42.9 | 10 | 6.1 | 7 | 4.3 | 9 |
| 42 - I have fun learning. | 9 | 5.4 | 43 | 25.7 | 57 | 34.1 | 31 | 18.6 | 27 | 16.2 | 5 |
| 43 - My teachers think I can learn. | 32 | 18.8 | 70 | 41.2 | 50 | 29.4 | 7 | 4.1 | 11 | 6.5 | 2 |
| 44 - The community is proud of this school. | 9 | 5.4 | 41 | 24.4 | 75 | 44.6 | 21 | 12.5 | 22 | 13.1 | 4 |
| 45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. | 23 | 13.6 | 68 | 40.2 | 49 | 29.0 | 14 | 8.3 | 15 | 8.9 | 3 |
| 46 - Students at my school are friendly. | 5 | 3.0 | 37 | 22.4 | 66 | 40.0 | 33 | 20.0 | 24 | 14.5 | 7 |
| 47 - This school is a good place to learn. | 9 | 5.4 | 51 | 30.5 | 66 | 39.5 | 19 | 11.4 | 22 | 13.2 | 5 |
| 48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. | 16 | 9.6 | 78 | 47.0 | 47 | 28.3 | 11 | 6.6 | 14 | 8.4 | 6 |
| 49 - My teachers are good teachers. | 20 | 12.1 | 61 | 37.0 | 58 | 35.2 | 12 | 7.3 | 14 | 8.5 | 7 |
| 50 - My school building is in good condition. | 13 | 7.8 | 64 | 38.6 | 56 | 33.7 | 20 | 12.0 | 13 | 7.8 | 6 |
| 51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. | 39 | 23.8 | 35 | 21.3 | 67 | 40.9 | 13 | 7.9 | 10 | 6.1 | 8 |
| 52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. | 30 | 18.1 | 60 | 36.1 | 42 | 25.3 | 19 | 11.4 | 15 | 9.0 | 6 |
| 53 - I like going to this school. | 12 | 7.2 | 45 | 27.1 | 54 | 32.5 | 19 | 11.4 | 36 | 21.7 | 6 |
| 54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. | 57 | 34.3 | 55 | 33.1 | 36 | 21.7 | 7 | 4.2 | 11 | 6.6 | 6 |
| 55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. | 16 | 9.6 | 54 | 32.3 | 61 | 36.5 | 20 | 12.0 | 16 | 9.6 | 5 |
| 56 - I would attend a different school if I could. | 32 | 19.3 | 33 | 19.9 | 58 | 34.9 | 26 | 15.7 | 17 | 10.2 | 6 |
| 57 - Teachers treat me with respect. | 13 | 7.8 | 54 | 32.5 | 66 | 39.8 | 16 | 9.6 | 17 | 10.2 | 6 |
| 58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. | 12 | 7.3 | 46 | 27.9 | 59 | 35.8 | 30 | 18.2 | 18 | 10.9 | 7 |
| 59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. | 32 | 19.3 | 60 | 36.1 | 54 | 32.5 | 8 | 4.8 | 12 | 7.2 | 6 |
| 60 - I am treated fairly at school. | 10 | 6.1 | 60 | 36.4 | 54 | 32.7 | 19 | 11.5 | 22 | 13.3 | 7 |
| 61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. | |||||||||||