| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| HILLSBORO HIGH, HILLSBORO R-III School District |
| What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl) |
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| SEC1 | Frequency | Percent |
| MALE | 481 | 52.00 |
| FEMALE | 444 | 48.00 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| What grade are you in? | ||
| SEC2 | Frequency | Percent |
| 6TH | 1 | 0.11 |
| 9TH | 267 | 28.96 |
| 10TH | 259 | 28.09 |
| 11TH | 199 | 21.58 |
| 12TH | 196 | 21.26 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| SEC3 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE | 870 | 95.39 |
| BLACK | 2 | 0.22 |
| ASIAN/ORIENTAL | 6 | 0.66 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 5 | 0.55 |
| HISPANIC | 10 | 1.10 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 19 | 2.08 |
| Frequency Missing = 14 |
| How far in school did your mother go? |
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| SEC4 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 11 | 1.20 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 81 | 8.80 |
| H.S. GRAD | 274 | 29.78 |
| POST SECONDARY | 218 | 23.70 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 236 | 25.65 |
| DON T KNOW | 100 | 10.87 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| How far in school did your father go? |
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| SEC5 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 | 10 | 1.09 |
| 2 | 111 | 12.08 |
| 3 | 266 | 28.94 |
| 4 | 203 | 22.09 |
| 5 | 197 | 21.44 |
| 6 | 132 | 14.36 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| How many days of school did you miss last month? |
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| SEC6 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 428 | 46.32 |
| 1 OR 2 DAYS | 337 | 36.47 |
| 3 OR 4 DAYS | 105 | 11.36 |
| 5 TO 10 DAYS | 36 | 3.90 |
| MORE THAN 10 DAYS | 18 | 1.95 |
| 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 | 420 | 45.55 |
| TWO HRS. | 232 | 25.16 |
| THREE HRS. | 147 | 15.94 |
| FOUR HRS. | 74 | 8.03 |
| FIVE HRS. | 23 | 2.49 |
| SIX + HRS. | 26 | 2.82 |
| 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 | 136 | 14.81 |
| TWO YEAR SCHOOL | 292 | 31.81 |
| FOUR YEAR SCHOOL | 376 | 40.96 |
| MILITARY | 38 | 4.14 |
| OTHER | 76 | 8.28 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school? |
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| SEC9 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 200 | 21.72 |
| A & B | 234 | 25.41 |
| B | 112 | 12.16 |
| B & C | 183 | 19.87 |
| C | 81 | 8.79 |
| C & D | 74 | 8.03 |
| D | 21 | 2.28 |
| BELOW D | 16 | 1.74 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| How much time do you usually spend on homework each day? |
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| SEC10 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE ASSIGNED | 199 | 21.56 |
| DON T DO IT | 119 | 12.89 |
| 1/2 HR. OR LESS | 216 | 23.40 |
| ONE HOUR | 270 | 29.25 |
| TWO HOURS | 78 | 8.45 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 41 | 4.44 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| 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 | 446 | 48.37 |
| UNDER 6 HRS. | 41 | 4.45 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 59 | 6.40 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 67 | 7.27 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 106 | 11.50 |
| 21 TO 25 HRS. | 89 | 9.65 |
| MORE THAN 25 | 114 | 12.36 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| How would you describe the quality of education available to you in this school? |
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| SEC12 | Frequency | Percent |
| EXCELLENT | 153 | 16.54 |
| GOOD | 502 | 54.27 |
| AVERAGE | 225 | 24.32 |
| BELOW AVERAGE | 28 | 3.03 |
| POOR | 17 | 1.84 |
| 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 | 450 | 48.81 |
| 1 TO 2 HRS. | 138 | 14.97 |
| 3 TO 5 HRS. | 84 | 9.11 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 67 | 7.27 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 108 | 11.71 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 46 | 4.99 |
| MORE THAN 20 | 29 | 3.15 |
| 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 | 240 | 26.06 |
| Several Times/wk | 74 | 8.03 |
| Once a week | 57 | 6.19 |
| Once 2/wks | 58 | 6.30 |
| Infrequently | 372 | 40.39 |
| Not at all | 120 | 13.03 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| Which of the following best describes the high school program you will complete? |
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| SEC15 | Frequency | Percent |
| College prep. | 397 | 44.11 |
| Voc./ tech. | 179 | 19.89 |
| General | 324 | 36.00 |
| Frequency Missing = 26 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school. |
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| SEC16A | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 75 | 8.30 |
| Rarely | 197 | 21.79 |
| Occasionally | 334 | 36.95 |
| Regularly | 298 | 32.96 |
| 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 | 80 | 8.87 |
| Rarely | 238 | 26.39 |
| Occasionally | 369 | 40.91 |
| Regularly | 215 | 23.84 |
| Frequency Missing = 24 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school. |
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| SEC16C | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 67 | 7.43 |
| Rarely | 192 | 21.29 |
| Occasionally | 310 | 34.37 |
| Regularly | 333 | 36.92 |
| Frequency Missing = 24 |
| Data Collected in Spring, 2001 |
| Tables Posted April 14, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| HILLSBORO HIGH, HILLSBORO 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. | 55 | 6.0 | 363 | 39.4 | 339 | 36.8 | 132 | 14.3 | 33 | 3.6 | 4 |
| 18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. | 77 | 8.4 | 395 | 42.9 | 241 | 26.2 | 170 | 18.5 | 38 | 4.1 | 5 |
| 19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. | 83 | 9.0 | 406 | 44.2 | 281 | 30.6 | 120 | 13.1 | 29 | 3.2 | 7 |
| 20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. | 103 | 11.2 | 382 | 41.5 | 271 | 29.5 | 128 | 13.9 | 36 | 3.9 | 6 |
| 21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. | 149 | 16.3 | 481 | 52.7 | 208 | 22.8 | 63 | 6.9 | 12 | 1.3 | 13 |
| 22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. | 140 | 15.2 | 425 | 46.2 | 236 | 25.7 | 95 | 10.3 | 23 | 2.5 | 7 |
| 23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. | 121 | 13.1 | 407 | 44.1 | 242 | 26.2 | 115 | 12.5 | 37 | 4.0 | 4 |
| 24 - My teachers make learning interesting. | 67 | 7.3 | 261 | 28.3 | 374 | 40.6 | 157 | 17.0 | 63 | 6.8 | 4 |
| 25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. | 153 | 16.7 | 505 | 55.0 | 203 | 22.1 | 42 | 4.6 | 15 | 1.6 | 8 |
| 26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. | 153 | 16.6 | 457 | 49.7 | 243 | 26.4 | 48 | 5.2 | 18 | 2.0 | 7 |
| 27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. | 264 | 28.8 | 398 | 43.4 | 164 | 17.9 | 57 | 6.2 | 35 | 3.8 | 8 |
| 28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. | 71 | 7.7 | 324 | 35.2 | 351 | 38.1 | 128 | 13.9 | 47 | 5.1 | 5 |
| 29 - I feel safe at school. | 232 | 25.2 | 391 | 42.5 | 209 | 22.7 | 50 | 5.4 | 37 | 4.0 | 7 |
| 30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. | 122 | 13.3 | 382 | 41.5 | 263 | 28.6 | 102 | 11.1 | 51 | 5.5 | 6 |
| 31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. | 137 | 15.0 | 348 | 38.0 | 215 | 23.5 | 137 | 15.0 | 79 | 8.6 | 10 |
| 32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. | 229 | 25.0 | 297 | 32.4 | 293 | 32.0 | 80 | 8.7 | 18 | 2.0 | 9 |
| 33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. | 82 | 8.9 | 258 | 28.1 | 404 | 44.1 | 115 | 12.5 | 58 | 6.3 | 9 |
| 34 - I learn about other cultures in school. | 89 | 9.7 | 396 | 43.2 | 264 | 28.8 | 127 | 13.9 | 40 | 4.4 | 10 |
| 35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. | 342 | 37.1 | 389 | 42.2 | 142 | 15.4 | 29 | 3.1 | 20 | 2.2 | 4 |
| 36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. | 186 | 20.1 | 506 | 54.7 | 182 | 19.7 | 39 | 4.2 | 12 | 1.3 | 1 |
| 37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. | 106 | 11.5 | 455 | 49.3 | 251 | 27.2 | 79 | 8.6 | 31 | 3.4 | 4 |
| 38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. | 166 | 18.0 | 443 | 48.0 | 241 | 26.1 | 50 | 5.4 | 22 | 2.4 | 4 |
| 39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 56 | 6.1 | 270 | 29.3 | 386 | 41.9 | 139 | 15.1 | 70 | 7.6 | 5 |
| 40 - Our classes are often interrupted. | 82 | 8.9 | 216 | 23.5 | 338 | 36.8 | 248 | 27.0 | 34 | 3.7 | 8 |
| 41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 85 | 9.3 | 335 | 36.8 | 432 | 47.5 | 41 | 4.5 | 17 | 1.9 | 16 |
| 42 - I have fun learning. | 80 | 8.6 | 286 | 30.9 | 317 | 34.3 | 145 | 15.7 | 97 | 10.5 | 1 |
| 43 - My teachers think I can learn. | 231 | 25.0 | 468 | 50.6 | 176 | 19.0 | 31 | 3.4 | 18 | 1.9 | 2 |
| 44 - The community is proud of this school. | 196 | 21.2 | 448 | 48.5 | 220 | 23.8 | 35 | 3.8 | 24 | 2.6 | 3 |
| 45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. | 267 | 28.9 | 409 | 44.3 | 183 | 19.8 | 44 | 4.8 | 21 | 2.3 | 2 |
| 46 - Students at my school are friendly. | 89 | 9.7 | 360 | 39.1 | 311 | 33.8 | 99 | 10.8 | 61 | 6.6 | 6 |
| 47 - This school is a good place to learn. | 127 | 13.8 | 477 | 51.9 | 253 | 27.5 | 40 | 4.4 | 22 | 2.4 | 7 |
| 48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. | 265 | 28.8 | 483 | 52.5 | 132 | 14.3 | 34 | 3.7 | 6 | 0.7 | 6 |
| 49 - My teachers are good teachers. | 153 | 16.5 | 433 | 46.8 | 268 | 29.0 | 49 | 5.3 | 22 | 2.4 | 1 |
| 50 - My school building is in good condition. | 516 | 56.0 | 250 | 27.1 | 96 | 10.4 | 40 | 4.3 | 20 | 2.2 | 4 |
| 51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. | 232 | 25.1 | 284 | 30.8 | 288 | 31.2 | 90 | 9.8 | 29 | 3.1 | 3 |
| 52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. | 279 | 30.1 | 408 | 44.1 | 130 | 14.0 | 70 | 7.6 | 39 | 4.2 | 0 |
| 53 - I like going to this school. | 169 | 18.3 | 374 | 40.4 | 228 | 24.6 | 84 | 9.1 | 71 | 7.7 | 0 |
| 54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. | 441 | 47.7 | 377 | 40.8 | 90 | 9.7 | 9 | 1.0 | 8 | 0.9 | 1 |
| 55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. | 161 | 17.5 | 411 | 44.6 | 260 | 28.2 | 63 | 6.8 | 26 | 2.8 | 5 |
| 56 - I would attend a different school if I could. | 114 | 12.4 | 103 | 11.2 | 222 | 24.1 | 252 | 27.4 | 230 | 25.0 | 5 |
| 57 - Teachers treat me with respect. | 118 | 12.8 | 368 | 40.0 | 304 | 33.1 | 67 | 7.3 | 62 | 6.7 | 7 |
| 58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. | 136 | 14.8 | 333 | 36.2 | 266 | 28.9 | 134 | 14.6 | 51 | 5.5 | 6 |
| 59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. | 185 | 20.1 | 486 | 52.8 | 205 | 22.3 | 30 | 3.3 | 14 | 1.5 | 6 |
| 60 - I am treated fairly at school. | 120 | 13.0 | 416 | 45.2 | 256 | 27.8 | 88 | 9.6 | 40 | 4.3 | 6 |
| 61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. | 158 | 17.2 | 419 | 45.6 | 179 | 19.5 | 114 | 12.4 | 48 | 5.2 | 8 |
| 62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 54 | 5.9 | 229 | 24.9 | 475 | 51.7 | 103 | 11.2 | 57 | 6.2 | 8 |
| 63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. | 78 | 8.5 | 264 | 28.6 | 261 | 28.3 | 166 | 18.0 | 153 | 16.6 | 4 |
| 64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. | 234 | 25.5 | 459 | 50.1 | 163 | 17.8 | 47 | 5.1 | 14 | 1.5 | 9 |
| 65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. | 208 | 22.6 | 339 | 36.8 | 217 | 23.6 | 79 | 8.6 | 77 | 8.4 | 6 |
| 66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. | 181 | 19.6 | 332 | 36.0 | 239 | 25.9 | 104 | 11.3 | 66 | 7.2 | 4 |
| 67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. | 198 | 21.5 | 430 | 46.7 | 207 | 22.5 | 55 | 6.0 | 31 | 3.4 | 5 |
| Data Collected in Spring, 2001 |
| Tables Posted April 14, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |