| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| CENTER SR. HIGH, CENTER 58 School District |
| What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl) |
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| SEC1 | Frequency | Percent |
| MALE | 284 | 48.63 |
| FEMALE | 300 | 51.37 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| What grade are you in? | ||
| SEC2 | Frequency | Percent |
| 9TH | 162 | 27.98 |
| 10TH | 129 | 22.28 |
| 11TH | 164 | 28.32 |
| 12TH | 124 | 21.42 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| SEC3 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE | 152 | 26.53 |
| BLACK | 309 | 53.93 |
| ASIAN/ORIENTAL | 6 | 1.05 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 3 | 0.52 |
| HISPANIC | 27 | 4.71 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 76 | 13.26 |
| Frequency Missing = 12 |
| How far in school did your mother go? |
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| SEC4 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 4 | 0.69 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 19 | 3.29 |
| H.S. GRAD | 135 | 23.40 |
| POST SECONDARY | 171 | 29.64 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 178 | 30.85 |
| DON T KNOW | 70 | 12.13 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| How far in school did your father go? |
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| SEC5 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 | 4 | 0.69 |
| 2 | 15 | 2.60 |
| 3 | 116 | 20.14 |
| 4 | 130 | 22.57 |
| 5 | 140 | 24.31 |
| 6 | 171 | 29.69 |
| Frequency Missing = 9 |
| How many days of school did you miss last month? |
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| SEC6 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 214 | 36.77 |
| 1 OR 2 DAYS | 212 | 36.43 |
| 3 OR 4 DAYS | 103 | 17.70 |
| 5 TO 10 DAYS | 45 | 7.73 |
| MORE THAN 10 DAYS | 8 | 1.37 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| How many hours of television do you usually watch each day? |
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| SEC7 | Frequency | Percent |
| ONE HR. OR LESS | 116 | 19.97 |
| TWO HRS. | 117 | 20.14 |
| THREE HRS. | 112 | 19.28 |
| FOUR HRS. | 84 | 14.46 |
| FIVE HRS. | 54 | 9.29 |
| SIX + HRS. | 98 | 16.87 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| 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 | 43 | 7.45 |
| TWO YEAR SCHOOL | 92 | 15.94 |
| FOUR YEAR SCHOOL | 379 | 65.68 |
| MILITARY | 14 | 2.43 |
| OTHER | 49 | 8.49 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school? |
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| SEC9 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 96 | 16.64 |
| A & B | 154 | 26.69 |
| B | 64 | 11.09 |
| B & C | 146 | 25.30 |
| C | 53 | 9.19 |
| C & D | 47 | 8.15 |
| D | 9 | 1.56 |
| BELOW D | 8 | 1.39 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| How much time do you usually spend on homework each day? |
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| SEC10 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE ASSIGNED | 71 | 12.18 |
| DON T DO IT | 93 | 15.95 |
| 1/2 HR. OR LESS | 164 | 28.13 |
| ONE HOUR | 164 | 28.13 |
| TWO HOURS | 64 | 10.98 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 27 | 4.63 |
| 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 | 361 | 61.92 |
| UNDER 6 HRS. | 23 | 3.95 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 30 | 5.15 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 39 | 6.69 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 51 | 8.75 |
| 21 TO 25 HRS. | 39 | 6.69 |
| MORE THAN 25 | 40 | 6.86 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| How would you describe the quality of education available to you in this school? |
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| SEC12 | Frequency | Percent |
| EXCELLENT | 79 | 13.60 |
| GOOD | 249 | 42.86 |
| AVERAGE | 202 | 34.77 |
| BELOW AVERAGE | 34 | 5.85 |
| POOR | 17 | 2.93 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| 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 | 205 | 35.28 |
| 1 TO 2 HRS. | 113 | 19.45 |
| 3 TO 5 HRS. | 91 | 15.66 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 79 | 13.60 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 53 | 9.12 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 25 | 4.30 |
| MORE THAN 20 | 15 | 2.58 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| 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 | 224 | 38.75 |
| Several Times/wk | 145 | 25.09 |
| Once a week | 72 | 12.46 |
| Once 2/wks | 40 | 6.92 |
| Infrequently | 94 | 16.26 |
| Not at all | 3 | 0.52 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| Which of the following best describes the high school program you will complete? |
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| SEC15 | Frequency | Percent |
| College prep. | 275 | 49.55 |
| Voc./ tech. | 81 | 14.59 |
| General | 199 | 35.86 |
| Frequency Missing = 30 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school. |
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| SEC16A | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 58 | 10.30 |
| Rarely | 151 | 26.82 |
| Occasionally | 198 | 35.17 |
| Regularly | 156 | 27.71 |
| Frequency Missing = 22 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for high school. |
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| sec16b | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 63 | 11.25 |
| Rarely | 147 | 26.25 |
| Occasionally | 207 | 36.96 |
| Regularly | 143 | 25.54 |
| Frequency Missing = 25 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school. |
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| SEC16C | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 34 | 6.07 |
| Rarely | 90 | 16.07 |
| Occasionally | 177 | 31.61 |
| Regularly | 259 | 46.25 |
| Frequency Missing = 25 |
| Data Collected in Spring, 2005 |
| Tables Posted May 19, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| CENTER SR. HIGH, CENTER 58 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. | 56 | 9.6 | 233 | 39.9 | 219 | 37.5 | 45 | 7.7 | 31 | 5.3 | 1 |
| 18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. | 71 | 12.2 | 208 | 35.7 | 178 | 30.5 | 96 | 16.5 | 30 | 5.1 | 2 |
| 19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. | 72 | 12.4 | 225 | 38.8 | 205 | 35.3 | 57 | 9.8 | 21 | 3.6 | 5 |
| 20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. | 89 | 15.3 | 222 | 38.3 | 191 | 32.9 | 53 | 9.1 | 25 | 4.3 | 5 |
| 21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. | 75 | 13.0 | 256 | 44.3 | 181 | 31.3 | 48 | 8.3 | 18 | 3.1 | 7 |
| 22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. | 123 | 21.2 | 221 | 38.2 | 170 | 29.4 | 50 | 8.6 | 15 | 2.6 | 6 |
| 23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. | 79 | 13.5 | 187 | 32.0 | 189 | 32.4 | 90 | 15.4 | 39 | 6.7 | 1 |
| 24 - My teachers make learning interesting. | 36 | 6.2 | 144 | 24.7 | 250 | 43.0 | 114 | 19.6 | 38 | 6.5 | 3 |
| 25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. | 103 | 17.8 | 291 | 50.2 | 156 | 26.9 | 20 | 3.4 | 10 | 1.7 | 5 |
| 26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. | 93 | 16.0 | 261 | 45.0 | 176 | 30.3 | 38 | 6.6 | 12 | 2.1 | 5 |
| 27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. | 162 | 27.8 | 207 | 35.6 | 153 | 26.3 | 40 | 6.9 | 20 | 3.4 | 3 |
| 28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. | 52 | 9.0 | 164 | 28.5 | 229 | 39.8 | 89 | 15.5 | 42 | 7.3 | 9 |
| 29 - I feel safe at school. | 85 | 14.8 | 205 | 35.7 | 180 | 31.3 | 60 | 10.4 | 45 | 7.8 | 10 |
| 30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. | 68 | 11.7 | 195 | 33.7 | 214 | 37.0 | 60 | 10.4 | 42 | 7.3 | 6 |
| 31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. | 81 | 13.9 | 197 | 33.9 | 164 | 28.2 | 84 | 14.5 | 55 | 9.5 | 4 |
| 32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. | 110 | 18.9 | 165 | 28.4 | 214 | 36.8 | 69 | 11.9 | 24 | 4.1 | 3 |
| 33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. | 72 | 12.5 | 177 | 30.8 | 240 | 41.7 | 60 | 10.4 | 26 | 4.5 | 10 |
| 34 - I learn about other cultures in school. | 75 | 12.9 | 195 | 33.6 | 196 | 33.7 | 75 | 12.9 | 40 | 6.9 | 4 |
| 35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. | 243 | 42.0 | 196 | 33.9 | 105 | 18.2 | 20 | 3.5 | 14 | 2.4 | 7 |
| 36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. | 156 | 26.8 | 269 | 46.1 | 132 | 22.6 | 17 | 2.9 | 9 | 1.5 | 2 |
| 37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. | 84 | 14.6 | 232 | 40.2 | 195 | 33.8 | 51 | 8.8 | 15 | 2.6 | 8 |
| 38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. | 87 | 15.1 | 246 | 42.8 | 188 | 32.7 | 36 | 6.3 | 18 | 3.1 | 10 |
| 39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 25 | 4.3 | 102 | 17.7 | 230 | 39.9 | 154 | 26.7 | 65 | 11.3 | 9 |
| 40 - Our classes are often interrupted. | 68 | 12.0 | 128 | 22.5 | 225 | 39.5 | 121 | 21.3 | 27 | 4.7 | 16 |
| 41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 53 | 9.3 | 179 | 31.3 | 288 | 50.4 | 35 | 6.1 | 16 | 2.8 | 14 |
| 42 - I have fun learning. | 52 | 9.0 | 181 | 31.2 | 233 | 40.2 | 70 | 12.1 | 44 | 7.6 | 5 |
| 43 - My teachers think I can learn. | 185 | 31.7 | 258 | 44.3 | 114 | 19.6 | 20 | 3.4 | 6 | 1.0 | 2 |
| 44 - The community is proud of this school. | 89 | 15.3 | 202 | 34.7 | 196 | 33.7 | 63 | 10.8 | 32 | 5.5 | 3 |
| 45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. | 155 | 26.8 | 208 | 35.9 | 160 | 27.6 | 40 | 6.9 | 16 | 2.8 | 6 |
| 46 - Students at my school are friendly. | 39 | 6.8 | 133 | 23.1 | 246 | 42.7 | 94 | 16.3 | 64 | 11.1 | 9 |
| 47 - This school is a good place to learn. | 74 | 12.8 | 223 | 38.7 | 204 | 35.4 | 52 | 9.0 | 23 | 4.0 | 9 |
| 48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. | 167 | 28.9 | 269 | 46.5 | 112 | 19.4 | 19 | 3.3 | 11 | 1.9 | 7 |
| 49 - My teachers are good teachers. | 92 | 15.9 | 232 | 40.0 | 205 | 35.3 | 34 | 5.9 | 17 | 2.9 | 5 |
| 50 - My school building is in good condition. | 249 | 42.9 | 237 | 40.8 | 80 | 13.8 | 7 | 1.2 | 8 | 1.4 | 4 |
| 51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. | 141 | 24.4 | 153 | 26.5 | 198 | 34.3 | 60 | 10.4 | 26 | 4.5 | 7 |
| 52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. | 224 | 38.8 | 221 | 38.2 | 85 | 14.7 | 31 | 5.4 | 17 | 2.9 | 7 |
| 53 - I like going to this school. | 96 | 16.6 | 163 | 28.1 | 191 | 32.9 | 69 | 11.9 | 61 | 10.5 | 5 |
| 54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. | 273 | 47.3 | 195 | 33.8 | 89 | 15.4 | 10 | 1.7 | 10 | 1.7 | 8 |
| 55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. | 71 | 12.4 | 187 | 32.7 | 220 | 38.5 | 61 | 10.7 | 33 | 5.8 | 13 |
| 56 - I would attend a different school if I could. | 126 | 21.8 | 97 | 16.8 | 170 | 29.4 | 99 | 17.1 | 87 | 15.0 | 6 |
| 57 - Teachers treat me with respect. | 111 | 19.1 | 205 | 35.3 | 189 | 32.6 | 45 | 7.8 | 30 | 5.2 | 5 |
| 58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. | 94 | 16.3 | 215 | 37.3 | 187 | 32.4 | 45 | 7.8 | 36 | 6.2 | 8 |
| 59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. | 178 | 30.8 | 254 | 43.9 | 125 | 21.6 | 14 | 2.4 | 7 | 1.2 | 7 |
| 60 - I am treated fairly at school. | 79 | 13.7 | 223 | 38.6 | 195 | 33.7 | 56 | 9.7 | 25 | 4.3 | 7 |
| 61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. | 97 | 16.9 | 210 | 36.6 | 151 | 26.3 | 80 | 13.9 | 36 | 6.3 | 11 |
| 62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 36 | 6.3 | 133 | 23.1 | 253 | 44.0 | 104 | 18.1 | 49 | 8.5 | 10 |
| 63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. | 41 | 7.1 | 147 | 25.3 | 215 | 37.0 | 98 | 16.9 | 80 | 13.8 | 4 |
| 64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. | 165 | 28.5 | 259 | 44.8 | 125 | 21.6 | 20 | 3.5 | 9 | 1.6 | 7 |
| 65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. | 107 | 18.5 | 180 | 31.1 | 162 | 28.0 | 69 | 11.9 | 60 | 10.4 | 7 |
| 66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. | 137 | 23.6 | 193 | 33.2 | 140 | 24.1 | 67 | 11.5 | 44 | 7.6 | 4 |
| 67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. | 190 | 32.8 | 239 | 41.2 | 124 | 21.4 | 18 | 3.1 | 9 | 1.6 | 5 |
| Data Collected in Spring, 2005 |
| Tables Posted May 19, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |