| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| CENTER MIDDLE, CENTER 58 School District |
| What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl) |
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| SEC1 | Frequency | Percent |
| MALE | 223 | 49.23 |
| FEMALE | 230 | 50.77 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| What grade are you in? | ||
| SEC2 | Frequency | Percent |
| 6TH | 129 | 28.67 |
| 7TH | 187 | 41.56 |
| 8TH | 132 | 29.33 |
| 9TH | 2 | 0.44 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| SEC3 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE | 110 | 24.55 |
| BLACK | 256 | 57.14 |
| ASIAN/ORIENTAL | 4 | 0.89 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 11 | 2.46 |
| HISPANIC | 19 | 4.24 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 48 | 10.71 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| How far in school did your mother go? |
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| SEC4 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 1 | 0.22 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 9 | 2.00 |
| H.S. GRAD | 101 | 22.39 |
| POST SECONDARY | 83 | 18.40 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 146 | 32.37 |
| DON T KNOW | 111 | 24.61 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| How far in school did your father go? |
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| SEC5 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 | 4 | 0.89 |
| 2 | 15 | 3.34 |
| 3 | 92 | 20.49 |
| 4 | 56 | 12.47 |
| 5 | 97 | 21.60 |
| 6 | 185 | 41.20 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| How many days of school did you miss last month? |
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| SEC6 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 170 | 38.12 |
| 1 OR 2 DAYS | 161 | 36.10 |
| 3 OR 4 DAYS | 70 | 15.70 |
| 5 TO 10 DAYS | 31 | 6.95 |
| MORE THAN 10 DAYS | 14 | 3.14 |
| Frequency Missing = 9 |
| How many hours of television do you usually watch each day? |
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| SEC7 | Frequency | Percent |
| ONE HR. OR LESS | 85 | 18.81 |
| TWO HRS. | 71 | 15.71 |
| THREE HRS. | 91 | 20.13 |
| FOUR HRS. | 78 | 17.26 |
| FIVE HRS. | 39 | 8.63 |
| SIX + HRS. | 88 | 19.47 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| 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 | 38 | 8.52 |
| TWO YEAR SCHOOL | 26 | 5.83 |
| FOUR YEAR SCHOOL | 286 | 64.13 |
| MILITARY | 22 | 4.93 |
| OTHER | 74 | 16.59 |
| Frequency Missing = 9 |
| Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school? |
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| SEC9 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 88 | 19.56 |
| A & B | 164 | 36.44 |
| B | 32 | 7.11 |
| B & C | 102 | 22.67 |
| C | 19 | 4.22 |
| C & D | 31 | 6.89 |
| D | 8 | 1.78 |
| BELOW D | 6 | 1.33 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| How much time do you usually spend on homework each day? |
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| SEC10 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE ASSIGNED | 45 | 10.00 |
| DON T DO IT | 34 | 7.56 |
| 1/2 HR. OR LESS | 153 | 34.00 |
| ONE HOUR | 141 | 31.33 |
| TWO HOURS | 52 | 11.56 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 25 | 5.56 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| 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 | 369 | 81.10 |
| UNDER 6 HRS. | 47 | 10.33 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 24 | 5.27 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 5 | 1.10 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 4 | 0.88 |
| 21 TO 25 HRS. | 2 | 0.44 |
| MORE THAN 25 | 4 | 0.88 |
| How would you describe the quality of education available to you in this school? |
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| SEC12 | Frequency | Percent |
| EXCELLENT | 73 | 16.19 |
| GOOD | 207 | 45.90 |
| AVERAGE | 143 | 31.71 |
| BELOW AVERAGE | 15 | 3.33 |
| POOR | 13 | 2.88 |
| 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 | 218 | 48.34 |
| 1 TO 2 HRS. | 131 | 29.05 |
| 3 TO 5 HRS. | 61 | 13.53 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 31 | 6.87 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 8 | 1.77 |
| MORE THAN 20 | 2 | 0.44 |
| 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 | 71 | 15.67 |
| Several Times/wk | 178 | 39.29 |
| Once a week | 61 | 13.47 |
| Once 2/wks | 32 | 7.06 |
| Infrequently | 84 | 18.54 |
| Not at all | 27 | 5.96 |
| 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. | 282 | 65.43 |
| Voc./ tech. | 62 | 14.39 |
| General | 87 | 20.19 |
| Frequency Missing = 24 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school. |
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| SEC16A | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 32 | 7.26 |
| Rarely | 111 | 25.17 |
| Occasionally | 151 | 34.24 |
| Regularly | 147 | 33.33 |
| Frequency Missing = 14 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for high school. |
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| sec16b | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 85 | 19.59 |
| Rarely | 116 | 26.73 |
| Occasionally | 136 | 31.34 |
| Regularly | 97 | 22.35 |
| Frequency Missing = 21 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school. |
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| SEC16C | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 56 | 12.93 |
| Rarely | 76 | 17.55 |
| Occasionally | 144 | 33.26 |
| Regularly | 157 | 36.26 |
| Frequency Missing = 22 |
| 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 MIDDLE, 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. | 57 | 12.6 | 195 | 43.2 | 155 | 34.4 | 29 | 6.4 | 15 | 3.3 | 4 |
| 18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. | 48 | 10.7 | 170 | 37.8 | 146 | 32.4 | 59 | 13.1 | 27 | 6.0 | 5 |
| 19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. | 99 | 22.2 | 171 | 38.3 | 128 | 28.7 | 37 | 8.3 | 11 | 2.5 | 9 |
| 20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. | 113 | 25.2 | 171 | 38.1 | 110 | 24.5 | 40 | 8.9 | 15 | 3.3 | 6 |
| 21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. | 105 | 23.7 | 185 | 41.8 | 106 | 23.9 | 27 | 6.1 | 20 | 4.5 | 12 |
| 22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. | 117 | 26.1 | 152 | 33.9 | 119 | 26.5 | 39 | 8.7 | 22 | 4.9 | 6 |
| 23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. | 123 | 27.3 | 165 | 36.7 | 116 | 25.8 | 30 | 6.7 | 16 | 3.6 | 5 |
| 24 - My teachers make learning interesting. | 62 | 13.8 | 131 | 29.2 | 171 | 38.1 | 47 | 10.5 | 38 | 8.5 | 6 |
| 25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. | 115 | 25.8 | 205 | 46.0 | 102 | 22.9 | 15 | 3.4 | 9 | 2.0 | 9 |
| 26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. | 97 | 21.7 | 188 | 42.1 | 118 | 26.4 | 24 | 5.4 | 20 | 4.5 | 8 |
| 27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. | 157 | 35.0 | 174 | 38.8 | 90 | 20.1 | 15 | 3.3 | 12 | 2.7 | 7 |
| 28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. | 68 | 15.1 | 131 | 29.1 | 162 | 36.0 | 55 | 12.2 | 34 | 7.6 | 5 |
| 29 - I feel safe at school. | 100 | 22.3 | 154 | 34.3 | 116 | 25.8 | 37 | 8.2 | 42 | 9.4 | 6 |
| 30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. | 83 | 18.4 | 145 | 32.2 | 163 | 36.1 | 28 | 6.2 | 32 | 7.1 | 4 |
| 31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. | 126 | 28.1 | 153 | 34.2 | 107 | 23.9 | 34 | 7.6 | 28 | 6.3 | 7 |
| 32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. | 41 | 9.2 | 38 | 8.5 | 129 | 29.0 | 132 | 29.7 | 105 | 23.6 | 10 |
| 33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. | 88 | 19.8 | 139 | 31.2 | 148 | 33.3 | 38 | 8.5 | 32 | 7.2 | 10 |
| 34 - I learn about other cultures in school. | 114 | 25.4 | 162 | 36.2 | 107 | 23.9 | 45 | 10.0 | 20 | 4.5 | 7 |
| 35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. | 276 | 61.1 | 118 | 26.1 | 46 | 10.2 | 4 | 0.9 | 8 | 1.8 | 3 |
| 36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. | 141 | 31.4 | 201 | 44.8 | 88 | 19.6 | 8 | 1.8 | 11 | 2.4 | 6 |
| 37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. | 103 | 22.9 | 177 | 39.4 | 127 | 28.3 | 24 | 5.3 | 18 | 4.0 | 6 |
| 38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. | 111 | 24.8 | 164 | 36.6 | 125 | 27.9 | 28 | 6.3 | 20 | 4.5 | 7 |
| 39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 41 | 9.2 | 104 | 23.3 | 177 | 39.6 | 76 | 17.0 | 49 | 11.0 | 8 |
| 40 - Our classes are often interrupted. | 74 | 16.6 | 101 | 22.7 | 163 | 36.6 | 81 | 18.2 | 26 | 5.8 | 10 |
| 41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 60 | 13.9 | 135 | 31.2 | 181 | 41.8 | 34 | 7.9 | 23 | 5.3 | 22 |
| 42 - I have fun learning. | 64 | 14.4 | 142 | 31.9 | 160 | 36.0 | 39 | 8.8 | 40 | 9.0 | 10 |
| 43 - My teachers think I can learn. | 178 | 40.0 | 178 | 40.0 | 67 | 15.1 | 11 | 2.5 | 11 | 2.5 | 10 |
| 44 - The community is proud of this school. | 66 | 14.9 | 129 | 29.1 | 179 | 40.4 | 35 | 7.9 | 34 | 7.7 | 12 |
| 45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. | 123 | 28.0 | 151 | 34.4 | 118 | 26.9 | 28 | 6.4 | 19 | 4.3 | 16 |
| 46 - Students at my school are friendly. | 26 | 5.9 | 77 | 17.6 | 183 | 41.8 | 75 | 17.1 | 77 | 17.6 | 17 |
| 47 - This school is a good place to learn. | 93 | 21.3 | 156 | 35.8 | 134 | 30.7 | 26 | 6.0 | 27 | 6.2 | 19 |
| 48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. | 167 | 37.8 | 181 | 41.0 | 75 | 17.0 | 7 | 1.6 | 12 | 2.7 | 13 |
| 49 - My teachers are good teachers. | 108 | 24.2 | 173 | 38.7 | 129 | 28.9 | 25 | 5.6 | 12 | 2.7 | 8 |
| 50 - My school building is in good condition. | 144 | 32.2 | 172 | 38.5 | 104 | 23.3 | 17 | 3.8 | 10 | 2.2 | 8 |
| 51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. | 82 | 18.7 | 82 | 18.7 | 136 | 31.1 | 82 | 18.7 | 56 | 12.8 | 17 |
| 52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. | 130 | 29.5 | 153 | 34.8 | 103 | 23.4 | 32 | 7.3 | 22 | 5.0 | 15 |
| 53 - I like going to this school. | 94 | 21.2 | 126 | 28.4 | 115 | 26.0 | 51 | 11.5 | 57 | 12.9 | 12 |
| 54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. | 268 | 60.9 | 115 | 26.1 | 41 | 9.3 | 10 | 2.3 | 6 | 1.4 | 15 |
| 55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. | 66 | 15.0 | 132 | 30.0 | 167 | 38.0 | 40 | 9.1 | 35 | 8.0 | 15 |
| 56 - I would attend a different school if I could. | 93 | 21.0 | 85 | 19.2 | 125 | 28.2 | 66 | 14.9 | 74 | 16.7 | 12 |
| 57 - Teachers treat me with respect. | 94 | 21.5 | 164 | 37.5 | 122 | 27.9 | 35 | 8.0 | 22 | 5.0 | 18 |
| 58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. | 57 | 13.1 | 124 | 28.5 | 143 | 32.9 | 60 | 13.8 | 51 | 11.7 | 20 |
| 59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. | 170 | 39.0 | 173 | 39.7 | 74 | 17.0 | 9 | 2.1 | 10 | 2.3 | 19 |
| 60 - I am treated fairly at school. | 74 | 16.8 | 146 | 33.2 | 146 | 33.2 | 43 | 9.8 | 31 | 7.0 | 15 |
| 61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. | 153 | 34.8 | 165 | 37.5 | 70 | 15.9 | 31 | 7.0 | 21 | 4.8 | 15 |
| 62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 51 | 11.6 | 114 | 26.0 | 183 | 41.7 | 48 | 10.9 | 43 | 9.8 | 16 |
| 63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. | 64 | 14.6 | 122 | 27.9 | 141 | 32.2 | 48 | 11.0 | 63 | 14.4 | 17 |
| 64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. | 147 | 33.9 | 169 | 38.9 | 92 | 21.2 | 13 | 3.0 | 13 | 3.0 | 21 |
| 65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. | 152 | 34.5 | 136 | 30.9 | 93 | 21.1 | 32 | 7.3 | 27 | 6.1 | 15 |
| 66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. | 119 | 27.1 | 119 | 27.1 | 110 | 25.1 | 52 | 11.8 | 39 | 8.9 | 16 |
| 67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. | 165 | 37.4 | 142 | 32.2 | 104 | 23.6 | 18 | 4.1 | 12 | 2.7 | 14 |
| Data Collected in Spring, 2005 |
| Tables Posted May 19, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |