| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| ARCADIA VALLEY HIGH, ARCADIA VALLEY R-II School District |
| What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl) |
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| SEC1 | Frequency | Percent |
| MALE | 140 | 54.47 |
| FEMALE | 117 | 45.53 |
| What grade are you in? | ||
| SEC2 | Frequency | Percent |
| 9TH | 82 | 32.16 |
| 10TH | 76 | 29.80 |
| 11TH | 59 | 23.14 |
| 12TH | 38 | 14.90 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| SEC3 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE | 231 | 90.59 |
| BLACK | 11 | 4.31 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 2 | 0.78 |
| HISPANIC | 7 | 2.75 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 4 | 1.57 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| How far in school did your mother go? |
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| SEC4 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 4 | 1.61 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 29 | 11.69 |
| H.S. GRAD | 74 | 29.84 |
| POST SECONDARY | 53 | 21.37 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 53 | 21.37 |
| DON T KNOW | 35 | 14.11 |
| Frequency Missing = 9 |
| How far in school did your father go? |
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| SEC5 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 | 3 | 1.21 |
| 2 | 30 | 12.10 |
| 3 | 75 | 30.24 |
| 4 | 51 | 20.56 |
| 5 | 30 | 12.10 |
| 6 | 59 | 23.79 |
| Frequency Missing = 9 |
| How many days of school did you miss last month? |
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| SEC6 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 96 | 37.65 |
| 1 OR 2 DAYS | 94 | 36.86 |
| 3 OR 4 DAYS | 37 | 14.51 |
| 5 TO 10 DAYS | 19 | 7.45 |
| MORE THAN 10 DAYS | 9 | 3.53 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| How many hours of television do you usually watch each day? |
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| SEC7 | Frequency | Percent |
| ONE HR. OR LESS | 88 | 34.51 |
| TWO HRS. | 54 | 21.18 |
| THREE HRS. | 53 | 20.78 |
| FOUR HRS. | 26 | 10.20 |
| FIVE HRS. | 12 | 4.71 |
| SIX + HRS. | 22 | 8.63 |
| 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 | 27 | 10.59 |
| TWO YEAR SCHOOL | 46 | 18.04 |
| FOUR YEAR SCHOOL | 125 | 49.02 |
| MILITARY | 20 | 7.84 |
| OTHER | 37 | 14.51 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school? |
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| SEC9 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 70 | 27.34 |
| A & B | 63 | 24.61 |
| B | 25 | 9.77 |
| B & C | 55 | 21.48 |
| C | 14 | 5.47 |
| C & D | 23 | 8.98 |
| D | 2 | 0.78 |
| BELOW D | 4 | 1.56 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How much time do you usually spend on homework each day? |
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| SEC10 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE ASSIGNED | 55 | 21.48 |
| DON T DO IT | 42 | 16.41 |
| 1/2 HR. OR LESS | 68 | 26.56 |
| ONE HOUR | 66 | 25.78 |
| TWO HOURS | 16 | 6.25 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 9 | 3.52 |
| 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 | 148 | 57.81 |
| UNDER 6 HRS. | 26 | 10.16 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 15 | 5.86 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 16 | 6.25 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 16 | 6.25 |
| 21 TO 25 HRS. | 22 | 8.59 |
| MORE THAN 25 | 13 | 5.08 |
| 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 | 67 | 26.38 |
| GOOD | 120 | 47.24 |
| AVERAGE | 53 | 20.87 |
| BELOW AVERAGE | 7 | 2.76 |
| POOR | 7 | 2.76 |
| 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 | 123 | 47.86 |
| 1 TO 2 HRS. | 43 | 16.73 |
| 3 TO 5 HRS. | 36 | 14.01 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 24 | 9.34 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 17 | 6.61 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 10 | 3.89 |
| MORE THAN 20 | 4 | 1.56 |
| 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 | 149 | 58.43 |
| Several Times/wk | 44 | 17.25 |
| Once a week | 24 | 9.41 |
| Once 2/wks | 18 | 7.06 |
| Infrequently | 19 | 7.45 |
| Not at all | 1 | 0.39 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Which of the following best describes the high school program you will complete? |
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| SEC15 | Frequency | Percent |
| College prep. | 136 | 55.51 |
| Voc./ tech. | 74 | 30.20 |
| General | 35 | 14.29 |
| Frequency Missing = 12 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school. |
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| SEC16A | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 20 | 7.84 |
| Rarely | 54 | 21.18 |
| Occasionally | 100 | 39.22 |
| Regularly | 81 | 31.76 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for high school. |
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| sec16b | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 15 | 5.88 |
| Rarely | 61 | 23.92 |
| Occasionally | 105 | 41.18 |
| Regularly | 74 | 29.02 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school. |
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| SEC16C | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 14 | 5.56 |
| Rarely | 50 | 19.84 |
| Occasionally | 78 | 30.95 |
| Regularly | 110 | 43.65 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| Data Collected in Spring, 2005 |
| Tables Posted May 19, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| ARCADIA VALLEY HIGH, ARCADIA VALLEY R-II 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. | 32 | 12.5 | 118 | 46.3 | 71 | 27.8 | 22 | 8.6 | 12 | 4.7 | 2 |
| 18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. | 41 | 16.1 | 106 | 41.7 | 64 | 25.2 | 34 | 13.4 | 9 | 3.5 | 3 |
| 19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. | 39 | 15.4 | 116 | 45.8 | 66 | 26.1 | 24 | 9.5 | 8 | 3.2 | 4 |
| 20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. | 50 | 19.7 | 110 | 43.3 | 71 | 28.0 | 17 | 6.7 | 6 | 2.4 | 3 |
| 21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. | 54 | 21.3 | 131 | 51.6 | 43 | 16.9 | 23 | 9.1 | 3 | 1.2 | 3 |
| 22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. | 61 | 23.8 | 110 | 43.0 | 58 | 22.7 | 20 | 7.8 | 7 | 2.7 | 1 |
| 23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. | 54 | 21.1 | 126 | 49.2 | 55 | 21.5 | 19 | 7.4 | 2 | 0.8 | 1 |
| 24 - My teachers make learning interesting. | 25 | 9.8 | 90 | 35.4 | 90 | 35.4 | 31 | 12.2 | 18 | 7.1 | 3 |
| 25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. | 58 | 22.7 | 131 | 51.4 | 49 | 19.2 | 14 | 5.5 | 3 | 1.2 | 2 |
| 26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. | 56 | 21.9 | 111 | 43.4 | 62 | 24.2 | 17 | 6.6 | 10 | 3.9 | 1 |
| 27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. | 98 | 38.4 | 113 | 44.3 | 33 | 12.9 | 4 | 1.6 | 7 | 2.7 | 2 |
| 28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. | 52 | 20.5 | 118 | 46.5 | 56 | 22.0 | 15 | 5.9 | 13 | 5.1 | 3 |
| 29 - I feel safe at school. | 106 | 41.6 | 88 | 34.5 | 39 | 15.3 | 11 | 4.3 | 11 | 4.3 | 2 |
| 30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. | 74 | 29.2 | 95 | 37.5 | 52 | 20.6 | 18 | 7.1 | 14 | 5.5 | 4 |
| 31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. | 69 | 27.1 | 93 | 36.5 | 66 | 25.9 | 15 | 5.9 | 12 | 4.7 | 2 |
| 32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. | 80 | 31.5 | 76 | 29.9 | 70 | 27.6 | 17 | 6.7 | 11 | 4.3 | 3 |
| 33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. | 43 | 16.9 | 100 | 39.4 | 83 | 32.7 | 13 | 5.1 | 15 | 5.9 | 3 |
| 34 - I learn about other cultures in school. | 28 | 11.0 | 113 | 44.3 | 79 | 31.0 | 29 | 11.4 | 6 | 2.4 | 2 |
| 35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. | 152 | 59.8 | 67 | 26.4 | 29 | 11.4 | 3 | 1.2 | 3 | 1.2 | 3 |
| 36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. | 102 | 40.0 | 100 | 39.2 | 43 | 16.9 | 8 | 3.1 | 2 | 0.8 | 2 |
| 37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. | 54 | 21.2 | 133 | 52.2 | 54 | 21.2 | 9 | 3.5 | 5 | 2.0 | 2 |
| 38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. | 63 | 24.8 | 124 | 48.8 | 53 | 20.9 | 6 | 2.4 | 8 | 3.1 | 3 |
| 39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 45 | 17.6 | 98 | 38.4 | 77 | 30.2 | 18 | 7.1 | 17 | 6.7 | 2 |
| 40 - Our classes are often interrupted. | 12 | 4.8 | 38 | 15.1 | 90 | 35.7 | 90 | 35.7 | 22 | 8.7 | 5 |
| 41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 50 | 19.8 | 114 | 45.1 | 72 | 28.5 | 9 | 3.6 | 8 | 3.2 | 4 |
| 42 - I have fun learning. | 34 | 13.4 | 98 | 38.6 | 75 | 29.5 | 26 | 10.2 | 21 | 8.3 | 3 |
| 43 - My teachers think I can learn. | 86 | 33.9 | 114 | 44.9 | 45 | 17.7 | 7 | 2.8 | 2 | 0.8 | 3 |
| 44 - The community is proud of this school. | 82 | 32.2 | 113 | 44.3 | 46 | 18.0 | 8 | 3.1 | 6 | 2.4 | 2 |
| 45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. | 74 | 29.2 | 96 | 37.9 | 62 | 24.5 | 13 | 5.1 | 8 | 3.2 | 4 |
| 46 - Students at my school are friendly. | 47 | 18.4 | 108 | 42.4 | 72 | 28.2 | 15 | 5.9 | 13 | 5.1 | 2 |
| 47 - This school is a good place to learn. | 71 | 28.1 | 106 | 41.9 | 56 | 22.1 | 8 | 3.2 | 12 | 4.7 | 4 |
| 48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. | 98 | 38.7 | 108 | 42.7 | 36 | 14.2 | 6 | 2.4 | 5 | 2.0 | 4 |
| 49 - My teachers are good teachers. | 68 | 26.8 | 112 | 44.1 | 57 | 22.4 | 5 | 2.0 | 12 | 4.7 | 3 |
| 50 - My school building is in good condition. | 68 | 26.6 | 120 | 46.9 | 51 | 19.9 | 13 | 5.1 | 4 | 1.6 | 1 |
| 51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. | 48 | 18.8 | 61 | 23.8 | 92 | 35.9 | 39 | 15.2 | 16 | 6.3 | 1 |
| 52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. | 115 | 44.9 | 103 | 40.2 | 26 | 10.2 | 8 | 3.1 | 4 | 1.6 | 1 |
| 53 - I like going to this school. | 69 | 27.1 | 97 | 38.0 | 58 | 22.7 | 11 | 4.3 | 20 | 7.8 | 2 |
| 54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. | 132 | 51.6 | 94 | 36.7 | 21 | 8.2 | 5 | 2.0 | 4 | 1.6 | 1 |
| 55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. | 69 | 26.8 | 111 | 43.2 | 56 | 21.8 | 9 | 3.5 | 12 | 4.7 | 0 |
| 56 - I would attend a different school if I could. | 27 | 10.5 | 35 | 13.6 | 79 | 30.7 | 65 | 25.3 | 51 | 19.8 | 0 |
| 57 - Teachers treat me with respect. | 74 | 29.2 | 97 | 38.3 | 60 | 23.7 | 15 | 5.9 | 7 | 2.8 | 4 |
| 58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. | 57 | 22.3 | 110 | 43.0 | 64 | 25.0 | 20 | 7.8 | 5 | 2.0 | 1 |
| 59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. | 70 | 27.2 | 130 | 50.6 | 41 | 16.0 | 13 | 5.1 | 3 | 1.2 | 0 |
| 60 - I am treated fairly at school. | 66 | 25.9 | 114 | 44.7 | 53 | 20.8 | 12 | 4.7 | 10 | 3.9 | 2 |
| 61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. | |||||||||||