| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| ARCADIA VALLEY MIDDLE, ARCADIA VALLEY R-II School District |
| What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl) |
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| SEC1 | Frequency | Percent |
| MALE | 106 | 45.69 |
| FEMALE | 126 | 54.31 |
| What grade are you in? | ||
| SEC2 | Frequency | Percent |
| 6TH | 87 | 37.66 |
| 7TH | 83 | 35.93 |
| 8TH | 61 | 26.41 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| SEC3 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE | 203 | 87.50 |
| BLACK | 5 | 2.16 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 12 | 5.17 |
| HISPANIC | 5 | 2.16 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 7 | 3.02 |
| How far in school did your mother go? |
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| SEC4 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 3 | 1.32 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 12 | 5.29 |
| H.S. GRAD | 61 | 26.87 |
| POST SECONDARY | 32 | 14.10 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 57 | 25.11 |
| DON T KNOW | 62 | 27.31 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| How far in school did your father go? |
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| SEC5 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 | 6 | 2.64 |
| 2 | 18 | 7.93 |
| 3 | 60 | 26.43 |
| 4 | 23 | 10.13 |
| 5 | 44 | 19.38 |
| 6 | 76 | 33.48 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| How many days of school did you miss last month? |
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| SEC6 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 118 | 51.30 |
| 1 OR 2 DAYS | 66 | 28.70 |
| 3 OR 4 DAYS | 28 | 12.17 |
| 5 TO 10 DAYS | 13 | 5.65 |
| MORE THAN 10 DAYS | 5 | 2.17 |
| 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 | 47 | 20.43 |
| TWO HRS. | 51 | 22.17 |
| THREE HRS. | 51 | 22.17 |
| FOUR HRS. | 33 | 14.35 |
| FIVE HRS. | 16 | 6.96 |
| SIX + HRS. | 32 | 13.91 |
| 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 | 17 | 7.42 |
| TWO YEAR SCHOOL | 15 | 6.55 |
| FOUR YEAR SCHOOL | 111 | 48.47 |
| MILITARY | 27 | 11.79 |
| OTHER | 59 | 25.76 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school? |
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| SEC9 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 61 | 26.29 |
| A & B | 76 | 32.76 |
| B | 20 | 8.62 |
| B & C | 36 | 15.52 |
| C | 12 | 5.17 |
| C & D | 21 | 9.05 |
| D | 2 | 0.86 |
| BELOW D | 4 | 1.72 |
| How much time do you usually spend on homework each day? |
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| SEC10 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE ASSIGNED | 17 | 7.39 |
| DON T DO IT | 29 | 12.61 |
| 1/2 HR. OR LESS | 67 | 29.13 |
| ONE HOUR | 77 | 33.48 |
| TWO HOURS | 26 | 11.30 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 14 | 6.09 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| 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 | 163 | 71.18 |
| UNDER 6 HRS. | 42 | 18.34 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 13 | 5.68 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 7 | 3.06 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 1 | 0.44 |
| 21 TO 25 HRS. | 2 | 0.87 |
| MORE THAN 25 | 1 | 0.44 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| How would you describe the quality of education available to you in this school? |
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| SEC12 | Frequency | Percent |
| EXCELLENT | 46 | 20.09 |
| GOOD | 105 | 45.85 |
| AVERAGE | 55 | 24.02 |
| BELOW AVERAGE | 12 | 5.24 |
| POOR | 11 | 4.80 |
| 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 | 106 | 45.69 |
| 1 TO 2 HRS. | 71 | 30.60 |
| 3 TO 5 HRS. | 34 | 14.66 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 14 | 6.03 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 4 | 1.72 |
| MORE THAN 20 | 3 | 1.29 |
| 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 | 52 | 22.51 |
| Several Times/wk | 60 | 25.97 |
| Once a week | 37 | 16.02 |
| Once 2/wks | 20 | 8.66 |
| Infrequently | 62 | 26.84 |
| 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. | 127 | 57.99 |
| Voc./ tech. | 30 | 13.70 |
| General | 62 | 28.31 |
| Frequency Missing = 13 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school. |
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| SEC16A | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 24 | 10.48 |
| Rarely | 70 | 30.57 |
| Occasionally | 78 | 34.06 |
| Regularly | 57 | 24.89 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for high school. |
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| sec16b | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 63 | 27.63 |
| Rarely | 61 | 26.75 |
| Occasionally | 71 | 31.14 |
| Regularly | 33 | 14.47 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school. |
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| SEC16C | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 44 | 19.56 |
| Rarely | 53 | 23.56 |
| Occasionally | 72 | 32.00 |
| Regularly | 56 | 24.89 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| 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 MIDDLE, 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. | 28 | 12.1 | 104 | 44.8 | 68 | 29.3 | 21 | 9.1 | 11 | 4.7 | 0 |
| 18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. | 22 | 9.5 | 86 | 37.1 | 73 | 31.5 | 30 | 12.9 | 21 | 9.1 | 0 |
| 19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. | 61 | 26.5 | 80 | 34.8 | 61 | 26.5 | 15 | 6.5 | 13 | 5.7 | 2 |
| 20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. | 43 | 18.7 | 99 | 43.0 | 59 | 25.7 | 15 | 6.5 | 14 | 6.1 | 2 |
| 21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. | 75 | 32.5 | 96 | 41.6 | 45 | 19.5 | 9 | 3.9 | 6 | 2.6 | 1 |
| 22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. | 68 | 29.4 | 84 | 36.4 | 51 | 22.1 | 13 | 5.6 | 15 | 6.5 | 1 |
| 23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. | 44 | 19.0 | 86 | 37.2 | 70 | 30.3 | 14 | 6.1 | 17 | 7.4 | 1 |
| 24 - My teachers make learning interesting. | 45 | 19.6 | 59 | 25.7 | 82 | 35.7 | 26 | 11.3 | 18 | 7.8 | 2 |
| 25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. | 64 | 27.6 | 101 | 43.5 | 48 | 20.7 | 9 | 3.9 | 10 | 4.3 | 0 |
| 26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. | 63 | 27.5 | 80 | 34.9 | 52 | 22.7 | 18 | 7.9 | 16 | 7.0 | 3 |
| 27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. | 85 | 37.0 | 87 | 37.8 | 36 | 15.7 | 14 | 6.1 | 8 | 3.5 | 2 |
| 28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. | 41 | 17.8 | 87 | 37.8 | 66 | 28.7 | 24 | 10.4 | 12 | 5.2 | 2 |
| 29 - I feel safe at school. | 50 | 21.7 | 76 | 33.0 | 50 | 21.7 | 18 | 7.8 | 36 | 15.7 | 2 |
| 30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. | 48 | 20.9 | 74 | 32.2 | 55 | 23.9 | 25 | 10.9 | 28 | 12.2 | 2 |
| 31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. | 53 | 22.9 | 63 | 27.3 | 64 | 27.7 | 23 | 10.0 | 28 | 12.1 | 1 |
| 32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. | 37 | 16.2 | 52 | 22.8 | 80 | 35.1 | 26 | 11.4 | 33 | 14.5 | 4 |
| 33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. | 48 | 20.8 | 67 | 29.0 | 66 | 28.6 | 19 | 8.2 | 31 | 13.4 | 1 |
| 34 - I learn about other cultures in school. | 45 | 19.6 | 87 | 37.8 | 55 | 23.9 | 22 | 9.6 | 21 | 9.1 | 2 |
| 35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. | 147 | 63.6 | 49 | 21.2 | 17 | 7.4 | 4 | 1.7 | 14 | 6.1 | 1 |
| 36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. | 70 | 30.6 | 93 | 40.6 | 48 | 21.0 | 7 | 3.1 | 11 | 4.8 | 3 |
| 37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. | 55 | 23.8 | 103 | 44.6 | 57 | 24.7 | 10 | 4.3 | 6 | 2.6 | 1 |
| 38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. | 75 | 32.5 | 84 | 36.4 | 47 | 20.3 | 14 | 6.1 | 11 | 4.8 | 1 |
| 39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 27 | 11.7 | 48 | 20.9 | 87 | 37.8 | 41 | 17.8 | 27 | 11.7 | 2 |
| 40 - Our classes are often interrupted. | 44 | 19.0 | 41 | 17.7 | 87 | 37.7 | 50 | 21.6 | 9 | 3.9 | 1 |
| 41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 37 | 16.2 | 59 | 25.9 | 107 | 46.9 | 16 | 7.0 | 9 | 3.9 | 4 |
| 42 - I have fun learning. | 33 | 14.3 | 57 | 24.8 | 68 | 29.6 | 27 | 11.7 | 45 | 19.6 | 2 |
| 43 - My teachers think I can learn. | 98 | 42.4 | 89 | 38.5 | 26 | 11.3 | 5 | 2.2 | 13 | 5.6 | 1 |
| 44 - The community is proud of this school. | 56 | 24.2 | 63 | 27.3 | 71 | 30.7 | 21 | 9.1 | 20 | 8.7 | 1 |
| 45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. | 66 | 28.6 | 72 | 31.2 | 47 | 20.3 | 16 | 6.9 | 30 | 13.0 | 1 |
| 46 - Students at my school are friendly. | 27 | 11.8 | 46 | 20.1 | 85 | 37.1 | 33 | 14.4 | 38 | 16.6 | 3 |
| 47 - This school is a good place to learn. | 55 | 24.2 | 80 | 35.2 | 60 | 26.4 | 15 | 6.6 | 17 | 7.5 | 5 |
| 48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. | 92 | 39.8 | 86 | 37.2 | 36 | 15.6 | 7 | 3.0 | 10 | 4.3 | 1 |
| 49 - My teachers are good teachers. | 81 | 35.2 | 85 | 37.0 | 41 | 17.8 | 12 | 5.2 | 11 | 4.8 | 2 |
| 50 - My school building is in good condition. | 72 | 31.2 | 87 | 37.7 | 44 | 19.0 | 18 | 7.8 | 10 | 4.3 | 1 |
| 51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. | 61 | 26.5 | 52 | 22.6 | 74 | 32.2 | 19 | 8.3 | 24 | 10.4 | 2 |
| 52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. | 68 | 29.4 | 73 | 31.6 | 56 | 24.2 | 17 | 7.4 | 17 | 7.4 | 1 |
| 53 - I like going to this school. | 56 | 24.2 | 56 | 24.2 | 60 | 26.0 | 19 | 8.2 | 40 | 17.3 | 1 |
| 54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. | 140 | 61.1 | 55 | 24.0 | 25 | 10.9 | 5 | 2.2 | 4 | 1.7 | 3 |
| 55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. | 43 | 18.9 | 72 | 31.6 | 71 | 31.1 | 17 | 7.5 | 25 | 11.0 | 4 |
| 56 - I would attend a different school if I could. | 52 | 22.8 | 35 | 15.4 | 58 | 25.4 | 36 | 15.8 | 47 | 20.6 | 4 |
| 57 - Teachers treat me with respect. | 71 | 30.9 | 68 | 29.6 | 56 | 24.3 | 20 | 8.7 | 15 | 6.5 | 2 |
| 58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. | 49 | 21.3 | 79 | 34.3 | 60 | 26.1 | 20 | 8.7 | 22 | 9.6 | 2 |
| 59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. | 93 | 40.4 | 87 | 37.8 | 37 | 16.1 | 3 | 1.3 | 10 | 4.3 | 2 |
| 60 - I am treated fairly at school. | 51 | 22.3 | 76 | 33.2 | 57 | 24.9 | 22 | 9.6 | 23 | 10.0 | 3 |
| 61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. | 67 | 29.4 | 81 | 35.5 | 43 | 18.9 | 16 | 7.0 | 21 | 9.2 | 4 |
| 62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 34 | 15.5 | 47 | 21.4 | 72 | 32.7 | 37 | 16.8 | 30 | 13.6 | 12 |
| 63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. | 45 | 19.5 | 61 | 26.4 | 58 | 25.1 | 26 | 11.3 | 41 | 17.7 | 1 |
| 64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. | 65 | 28.1 | 90 | 39.0 | 53 | 22.9 | 7 | 3.0 | 16 | 6.9 | 1 |
| 65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. | 99 | 42.9 | 62 | 26.8 | 35 | 15.2 | 12 | 5.2 | 23 | 10.0 | 1 |
| 66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. | 62 | 26.8 | 76 | 32.9 | 53 | 22.9 | 20 | 8.7 | 20 | 8.7 | 1 |
| 67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. | 90 | 39.1 | 81 | 35.2 | 39 | 17.0 | 7 | 3.0 | 13 | 5.7 | 2 |
| Data Collected in Spring, 2005 |
| Tables Posted May 19, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |