| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| LIBERTY MIDDLE, 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 | 103 | 53.65 |
| FEMALE | 89 | 46.35 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| What grade are you in? | ||
| SEC2 | Frequency | Percent |
| 7TH | 106 | 54.92 |
| 8TH | 87 | 45.08 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| SEC3 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE | 173 | 90.10 |
| ASIAN/ORIENTAL | 1 | 0.52 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 4 | 2.08 |
| HISPANIC | 2 | 1.04 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 12 | 6.25 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How far in school did your mother go? |
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| SEC4 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 6 | 3.13 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 14 | 7.29 |
| H.S. GRAD | 49 | 25.52 |
| POST SECONDARY | 34 | 17.71 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 48 | 25.00 |
| DON T KNOW | 41 | 21.35 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How far in school did your father go? |
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| SEC5 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 | 8 | 4.19 |
| 2 | 14 | 7.33 |
| 3 | 58 | 30.37 |
| 4 | 17 | 8.90 |
| 5 | 30 | 15.71 |
| 6 | 64 | 33.51 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| How many days of school did you miss last month? |
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| SEC6 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 72 | 37.31 |
| 1 OR 2 DAYS | 73 | 37.82 |
| 3 OR 4 DAYS | 35 | 18.13 |
| 5 TO 10 DAYS | 8 | 4.15 |
| MORE THAN 10 DAYS | 5 | 2.59 |
| How many hours of television do you usually watch each day? |
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| SEC7 | Frequency | Percent |
| ONE HR. OR LESS | 51 | 26.70 |
| TWO HRS. | 40 | 20.94 |
| THREE HRS. | 38 | 19.90 |
| FOUR HRS. | 26 | 13.61 |
| FIVE HRS. | 7 | 3.66 |
| SIX + HRS. | 29 | 15.18 |
| 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 | 22 | 11.58 |
| TWO YEAR SCHOOL | 13 | 6.84 |
| FOUR YEAR SCHOOL | 105 | 55.26 |
| MILITARY | 21 | 11.05 |
| OTHER | 29 | 15.26 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school? |
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| SEC9 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 43 | 22.40 |
| A & B | 47 | 24.48 |
| B | 17 | 8.85 |
| B & C | 30 | 15.63 |
| C | 16 | 8.33 |
| C & D | 24 | 12.50 |
| D | 6 | 3.13 |
| BELOW D | 9 | 4.69 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How much time do you usually spend on homework each day? |
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| SEC10 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE ASSIGNED | 47 | 24.35 |
| DON T DO IT | 24 | 12.44 |
| 1/2 HR. OR LESS | 61 | 31.61 |
| ONE HOUR | 46 | 23.83 |
| TWO HOURS | 11 | 5.70 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 4 | 2.07 |
| 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 | 134 | 69.79 |
| UNDER 6 HRS. | 26 | 13.54 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 14 | 7.29 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 6 | 3.13 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 4 | 2.08 |
| 21 TO 25 HRS. | 2 | 1.04 |
| MORE THAN 25 | 6 | 3.13 |
| 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 | 22 | 11.46 |
| GOOD | 77 | 40.10 |
| AVERAGE | 58 | 30.21 |
| BELOW AVERAGE | 15 | 7.81 |
| POOR | 20 | 10.42 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| 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 | 88 | 45.83 |
| 1 TO 2 HRS. | 36 | 18.75 |
| 3 TO 5 HRS. | 17 | 8.85 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 30 | 15.63 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 11 | 5.73 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 4 | 2.08 |
| MORE THAN 20 | 6 | 3.13 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| 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 | 85 | 44.27 |
| Several Times/wk | 23 | 11.98 |
| Once a week | 17 | 8.85 |
| Once 2/wks | 12 | 6.25 |
| Infrequently | 44 | 22.92 |
| Not at all | 11 | 5.73 |
| 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. | 93 | 50.00 |
| Voc./ tech. | 43 | 23.12 |
| General | 50 | 26.88 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school. |
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| SEC16A | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 22 | 11.89 |
| Rarely | 40 | 21.62 |
| Occasionally | 59 | 31.89 |
| Regularly | 64 | 34.59 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for high school. |
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| sec16b | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 35 | 18.72 |
| Rarely | 54 | 28.88 |
| Occasionally | 61 | 32.62 |
| Regularly | 37 | 19.79 |
| 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 | 24 | 12.90 |
| Rarely | 45 | 24.19 |
| Occasionally | 59 | 31.72 |
| Regularly | 58 | 31.18 |
| 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 MIDDLE, 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. | 22 | 11.5 | 86 | 44.8 | 58 | 30.2 | 19 | 9.9 | 7 | 3.6 | 1 |
| 18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. | 20 | 10.4 | 52 | 26.9 | 72 | 37.3 | 34 | 17.6 | 15 | 7.8 | 0 |
| 19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. | 41 | 21.5 | 74 | 38.7 | 60 | 31.4 | 10 | 5.2 | 6 | 3.1 | 2 |
| 20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. | 32 | 16.6 | 86 | 44.6 | 49 | 25.4 | 19 | 9.8 | 7 | 3.6 | 0 |
| 21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. | 58 | 30.4 | 86 | 45.0 | 30 | 15.7 | 8 | 4.2 | 9 | 4.7 | 2 |
| 22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. | 53 | 27.9 | 70 | 36.8 | 41 | 21.6 | 19 | 10.0 | 7 | 3.7 | 3 |
| 23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. | 27 | 14.0 | 77 | 39.9 | 53 | 27.5 | 24 | 12.4 | 12 | 6.2 | 0 |
| 24 - My teachers make learning interesting. | 18 | 9.4 | 50 | 26.0 | 73 | 38.0 | 25 | 13.0 | 26 | 13.5 | 1 |
| 25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. | 41 | 21.2 | 85 | 44.0 | 43 | 22.3 | 13 | 6.7 | 11 | 5.7 | 0 |
| 26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. | 44 | 22.9 | 81 | 42.2 | 43 | 22.4 | 10 | 5.2 | 14 | 7.3 | 1 |
| 27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. | 63 | 33.0 | 76 | 39.8 | 35 | 18.3 | 5 | 2.6 | 12 | 6.3 | 2 |
| 28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. | 31 | 16.2 | 63 | 33.0 | 62 | 32.5 | 21 | 11.0 | 14 | 7.3 | 2 |
| 29 - I feel safe at school. | 47 | 24.4 | 62 | 32.1 | 45 | 23.3 | 11 | 5.7 | 28 | 14.5 | 0 |
| 30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. | 34 | 17.8 | 63 | 33.0 | 46 | 24.1 | 21 | 11.0 | 27 | 14.1 | 2 |
| 31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. | 46 | 24.5 | 60 | 31.9 | 41 | 21.8 | 20 | 10.6 | 21 | 11.2 | 5 |
| 32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. | 48 | 25.1 | 45 | 23.6 | 67 | 35.1 | 18 | 9.4 | 13 | 6.8 | 2 |
| 33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. | 29 | 15.3 | 56 | 29.5 | 76 | 40.0 | 16 | 8.4 | 13 | 6.8 | 3 |
| 34 - I learn about other cultures in school. | 22 | 11.6 | 78 | 41.1 | 52 | 27.4 | 22 | 11.6 | 16 | 8.4 | 3 |
| 35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. | 128 | 66.7 | 47 | 24.5 | 12 | 6.3 | 1 | 0.5 | 4 | 2.1 | 1 |
| 36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. | 46 | 24.1 | 81 | 42.4 | 45 | 23.6 | 11 | 5.8 | 8 | 4.2 | 2 |
| 37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. | 37 | 19.5 | 84 | 44.2 | 45 | 23.7 | 14 | 7.4 | 10 | 5.3 | 3 |
| 38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. | 41 | 21.7 | 81 | 42.9 | 46 | 24.3 | 11 | 5.8 | 10 | 5.3 | 4 |
| 39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 24 | 12.6 | 49 | 25.8 | 69 | 36.3 | 23 | 12.1 | 25 | 13.2 | 3 |
| 40 - Our classes are often interrupted. | 38 | 19.9 | 40 | 20.9 | 64 | 33.5 | 40 | 20.9 | 9 | 4.7 | 2 |
| 41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 24 | 12.9 | 61 | 32.8 | 81 | 43.5 | 12 | 6.5 | 8 | 4.3 | 7 |
| 42 - I have fun learning. | 20 | 10.5 | 45 | 23.6 | 63 | 33.0 | 21 | 11.0 | 42 | 22.0 | 2 |
| 43 - My teachers think I can learn. | 59 | 31.2 | 89 | 47.1 | 29 | 15.3 | 2 | 1.1 | 10 | 5.3 | 4 |
| 44 - The community is proud of this school. | 24 | 12.6 | 50 | 26.3 | 73 | 38.4 | 24 | 12.6 | 19 | 10.0 | 3 |
| 45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. | 44 | 22.9 | 74 | 38.5 | 53 | 27.6 | 12 | 6.3 | 9 | 4.7 | 1 |
| 46 - Students at my school are friendly. | 20 | 10.5 | 50 | 26.3 | 76 | 40.0 | 19 | 10.0 | 25 | 13.2 | 3 |
| 47 - This school is a good place to learn. | 34 | 17.7 | 60 | 31.3 | 63 | 32.8 | 13 | 6.8 | 22 | 11.5 | 1 |
| 48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. | 56 | 29.2 | 92 | 47.9 | 30 | 15.6 | 5 | 2.6 | 9 | 4.7 | 1 |
| 49 - My teachers are good teachers. | 54 | 28.1 | 69 | 35.9 | 52 | 27.1 | 6 | 3.1 | 11 | 5.7 | 1 |
| 50 - My school building is in good condition. | 31 | 16.2 | 82 | 42.9 | 43 | 22.5 | 13 | 6.8 | 22 | 11.5 | 2 |
| 51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. | 50 | 26.3 | 55 | 28.9 | 51 | 26.8 | 19 | 10.0 | 15 | 7.9 | 3 |
| 52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. | 38 | 19.8 | 64 | 33.3 | 47 | 24.5 | 27 | 14.1 | 16 | 8.3 | 1 |
| 53 - I like going to this school. | 35 | 18.2 | 57 | 29.7 | 44 | 22.9 | 12 | 6.3 | 44 | 22.9 | 1 |
| 54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. | 105 | 54.7 | 61 | 31.8 | 18 | 9.4 | 3 | 1.6 | 5 | 2.6 | 1 |
| 55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. | 35 | 18.4 | 65 | 34.2 | 61 | 32.1 | 7 | 3.7 | 22 | 11.6 | 3 |
| 56 - I would attend a different school if I could. | 40 | 21.2 | 20 | 10.6 | 46 | 24.3 | 41 | 21.7 | 42 | 22.2 | 4 |
| 57 - Teachers treat me with respect. | 44 | 23.2 | 66 | 34.7 | 54 | 28.4 | 9 | 4.7 | 17 | 8.9 | 3 |
| 58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. | 31 | 16.3 | 60 | 31.6 | 60 | 31.6 | 18 | 9.5 | 21 | 11.1 | 3 |
| 59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. | 59 | 31.4 | 82 | 43.6 | 38 | 20.2 | 6 | 3.2 | 3 | 1.6 | 5 |
| 60 - I am treated fairly at school. | 34 | 17.7 | 61 | 31.8 | 58 | 30.2 | 20 | 10.4 | 19 | 9.9 | 1 |
| 61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. | 57 | 29.7 | 69 | 35.9 | 32 | 16.7 | 15 | 7.8 | 19 | ||