| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| HILLSBORO JR. HIGH, HILLSBORO R-III School District |
| What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl) |
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| SEC1 | Frequency | Percent |
| MALE | 127 | 43.94 |
| FEMALE | 162 | 56.06 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| What grade are you in? | ||
| SEC2 | Frequency | Percent |
| 6TH | 1 | 0.35 |
| 7TH | 124 | 43.21 |
| 8TH | 162 | 56.45 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| SEC3 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE | 276 | 95.17 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 4 | 1.38 |
| HISPANIC | 3 | 1.03 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 7 | 2.41 |
| How far in school did your mother go? |
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| SEC4 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 3 | 1.04 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 22 | 7.61 |
| H.S. GRAD | 68 | 23.53 |
| POST SECONDARY | 65 | 22.49 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 73 | 25.26 |
| DON T KNOW | 58 | 20.07 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How far in school did your father go? |
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| SEC5 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 | 2 | 0.69 |
| 2 | 22 | 7.64 |
| 3 | 86 | 29.86 |
| 4 | 39 | 13.54 |
| 5 | 56 | 19.44 |
| 6 | 83 | 28.82 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| How many days of school did you miss last month? |
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| SEC6 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 144 | 50.00 |
| 1 OR 2 DAYS | 83 | 28.82 |
| 3 OR 4 DAYS | 36 | 12.50 |
| 5 TO 10 DAYS | 19 | 6.60 |
| MORE THAN 10 DAYS | 6 | 2.08 |
| 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 | 82 | 28.47 |
| TWO HRS. | 74 | 25.69 |
| THREE HRS. | 73 | 25.35 |
| FOUR HRS. | 32 | 11.11 |
| FIVE HRS. | 7 | 2.43 |
| SIX + HRS. | 20 | 6.94 |
| 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 | 25 | 8.68 |
| TWO YEAR SCHOOL | 24 | 8.33 |
| FOUR YEAR SCHOOL | 174 | 60.42 |
| MILITARY | 16 | 5.56 |
| OTHER | 49 | 17.01 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school? |
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| SEC9 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 66 | 22.92 |
| A & B | 98 | 34.03 |
| B | 27 | 9.38 |
| B & C | 53 | 18.40 |
| C | 15 | 5.21 |
| C & D | 20 | 6.94 |
| D | 5 | 1.74 |
| BELOW D | 4 | 1.39 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| How much time do you usually spend on homework each day? |
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| SEC10 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE ASSIGNED | 57 | 19.79 |
| DON T DO IT | 32 | 11.11 |
| 1/2 HR. OR LESS | 84 | 29.17 |
| ONE HOUR | 87 | 30.21 |
| TWO HOURS | 25 | 8.68 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 3 | 1.04 |
| 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 | 218 | 75.69 |
| UNDER 6 HRS. | 36 | 12.50 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 16 | 5.56 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 7 | 2.43 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 4 | 1.39 |
| 21 TO 25 HRS. | 1 | 0.35 |
| MORE THAN 25 | 6 | 2.08 |
| 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 | 45 | 15.57 |
| GOOD | 133 | 46.02 |
| AVERAGE | 91 | 31.49 |
| BELOW AVERAGE | 8 | 2.77 |
| POOR | 12 | 4.15 |
| 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 | 131 | 45.49 |
| 1 TO 2 HRS. | 66 | 22.92 |
| 3 TO 5 HRS. | 40 | 13.89 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 34 | 11.81 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 12 | 4.17 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 4 | 1.39 |
| MORE THAN 20 | 1 | 0.35 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| 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 | 68 | 23.53 |
| Several Times/wk | 19 | 6.57 |
| Once a week | 12 | 4.15 |
| Once 2/wks | 11 | 3.81 |
| Infrequently | 124 | 42.91 |
| Not at all | 55 | 19.03 |
| 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. | 187 | 67.75 |
| Voc./ tech. | 32 | 11.59 |
| General | 57 | 20.65 |
| Frequency Missing = 14 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school. |
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| SEC16A | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 31 | 11.07 |
| Rarely | 53 | 18.93 |
| Occasionally | 111 | 39.64 |
| Regularly | 85 | 30.36 |
| Frequency Missing = 10 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for high school. |
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| sec16b | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 48 | 17.33 |
| Rarely | 78 | 28.16 |
| Occasionally | 98 | 35.38 |
| Regularly | 53 | 19.13 |
| Frequency Missing = 13 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school. |
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| SEC16C | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 39 | 14.08 |
| Rarely | 64 | 23.10 |
| Occasionally | 111 | 40.07 |
| Regularly | 63 | 22.74 |
| Frequency Missing = 13 |
| 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 JR. 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. | 27 | 9.4 | 119 | 41.5 | 103 | 35.9 | 28 | 9.8 | 10 | 3.5 | 3 |
| 18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. | 31 | 10.9 | 116 | 40.8 | 83 | 29.2 | 35 | 12.3 | 19 | 6.7 | 6 |
| 19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. | 44 | 15.4 | 116 | 40.6 | 81 | 28.3 | 35 | 12.2 | 10 | 3.5 | 4 |
| 20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. | 39 | 13.7 | 107 | 37.5 | 93 | 32.6 | 33 | 11.6 | 13 | 4.6 | 5 |
| 21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. | 54 | 19.2 | 126 | 44.8 | 72 | 25.6 | 18 | 6.4 | 11 | 3.9 | 9 |
| 22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. | 62 | 21.5 | 111 | 38.5 | 70 | 24.3 | 27 | 9.4 | 18 | 6.3 | 2 |
| 23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. | 45 | 15.7 | 119 | 41.5 | 65 | 22.6 | 47 | 16.4 | 11 | 3.8 | 3 |
| 24 - My teachers make learning interesting. | 26 | 9.2 | 60 | 21.2 | 109 | 38.5 | 55 | 19.4 | 33 | 11.7 | 7 |
| 25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. | 50 | 17.7 | 143 | 50.7 | 71 | 25.2 | 9 | 3.2 | 9 | 3.2 | 8 |
| 26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. | 39 | 13.7 | 105 | 37.0 | 99 | 34.9 | 27 | 9.5 | 14 | 4.9 | 6 |
| 27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. | 91 | 31.9 | 108 | 37.9 | 59 | 20.7 | 14 | 4.9 | 13 | 4.6 | 5 |
| 28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. | 39 | 13.6 | 99 | 34.5 | 87 | 30.3 | 37 | 12.9 | 25 | 8.7 | 3 |
| 29 - I feel safe at school. | 50 | 17.5 | 101 | 35.3 | 81 | 28.3 | 21 | 7.3 | 33 | 11.5 | 4 |
| 30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. | 62 | 21.6 | 101 | 35.2 | 78 | 27.2 | 19 | 6.6 | 27 | 9.4 | 3 |
| 31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. | 41 | 14.4 | 113 | 39.8 | 68 | 23.9 | 37 | 13.0 | 25 | 8.8 | 6 |
| 32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. | 55 | 19.4 | 71 | 25.0 | 98 | 34.5 | 33 | 11.6 | 27 | 9.5 | 6 |
| 33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. | 34 | 12.0 | 82 | 28.9 | 109 | 38.4 | 28 | 9.9 | 31 | 10.9 | 6 |
| 34 - I learn about other cultures in school. | 39 | 13.8 | 121 | 42.8 | 76 | 26.9 | 34 | 12.0 | 13 | 4.6 | 7 |
| 35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. | 152 | 53.3 | 89 | 31.2 | 36 | 12.6 | 3 | 1.1 | 5 | 1.8 | 5 |
| 36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. | 61 | 21.2 | 155 | 53.8 | 59 | 20.5 | 4 | 1.4 | 9 | 3.1 | 2 |
| 37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. | 41 | 14.4 | 120 | 42.1 | 90 | 31.6 | 19 | 6.7 | 15 | 5.3 | 5 |
| 38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. | 59 | 20.7 | 119 | 41.8 | 75 | 26.3 | 15 | 5.3 | 17 | 6.0 | 5 |
| 39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 22 | 7.7 | 91 | 31.9 | 104 | 36.5 | 36 | 12.6 | 32 | 11.2 | 5 |
| 40 - Our classes are often interrupted. | 34 | 11.9 | 69 | 24.2 | 104 | 36.5 | 65 | 22.8 | 13 | 4.6 | 5 |
| 41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 18 | 6.4 | 95 | 33.8 | 132 | 47.0 | 21 | 7.5 | 15 | 5.3 | 9 |
| 42 - I have fun learning. | 31 | 10.8 | 71 | 24.7 | 101 | 35.2 | 31 | 10.8 | 53 | 18.5 | 3 |
| 43 - My teachers think I can learn. | 83 | 29.0 | 132 | 46.2 | 48 | 16.8 | 12 | 4.2 | 11 | 3.8 | 4 |
| 44 - The community is proud of this school. | 44 | 15.4 | 112 | 39.2 | 100 | 35.0 | 16 | 5.6 | 14 | 4.9 | 4 |
| 45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. | 53 | 18.5 | 115 | 40.2 | 82 | 28.7 | 22 | 7.7 | 14 | 4.9 | 4 |
| 46 - Students at my school are friendly. | 31 | 10.8 | 79 | 27.5 | 110 | 38.3 | 32 | 11.1 | 35 | 12.2 | 3 |
| 47 - This school is a good place to learn. | 47 | 16.7 | 115 | 40.8 | 85 | 30.1 | 18 | 6.4 | 17 | 6.0 | 8 |
| 48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. | 101 | 35.7 | 123 | 43.5 | 47 | 16.6 | 6 | 2.1 | 6 | 2.1 | 7 |
| 49 - My teachers are good teachers. | 68 | 23.6 | 121 | 42.0 | 71 | 24.7 | 13 | 4.5 | 15 | 5.2 | 2 |
| 50 - My school building is in good condition. | 34 | 11.9 | 85 | 29.7 | 79 | 27.6 | 47 | 16.4 | 41 | 14.3 | 4 |
| 51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. | 69 | 24.3 | 87 | 30.6 | 76 | 26.8 | 30 | 10.6 | 22 | 7.7 | 6 |
| 52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. | 75 | 26.1 | 114 | 39.7 | 67 | 23.3 | 18 | 6.3 | 13 | 4.5 | 3 |
| 53 - I like going to this school. | 71 | 24.6 | 96 | 33.2 | 65 | 22.5 | 26 | 9.0 | 31 | 10.7 | 1 |
| 54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. | 152 | 53.0 | 91 | 31.7 | 37 | 12.9 | 3 | 1.0 | 4 | 1.4 | 3 |
| 55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. | 55 | 19.2 | 109 | 38.0 | 89 | 31.0 | 19 | 6.6 | 15 | 5.2 | 3 |
| 56 - I would attend a different school if I could. | 34 | 11.9 | 40 | 14.0 | 66 | 23.1 | 54 | 18.9 | 92 | 32.2 | 4 |
| 57 - Teachers treat me with respect. | 63 | 22.0 | 106 | 37.1 | 82 | 28.7 | 18 | 6.3 | 17 | 5.9 | 4 |
| 58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. | 54 | 19.1 | 97 | 34.3 | 96 | 33.9 | 21 | 7.4 | 15 | 5.3 | 7 |
| 59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. | 77 | 26.9 | 123 | 43.0 | 70 | 24.5 | 8 | 2.8 | 8 | 2.8 | 4 |
| 60 - I am treated fairly at school. | 50 | 17.6 | 132 | 46.5 | 67 | 23.6 | 18 | 6.3 | 17 | 6.0 | 6 |
| 61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. | 50 | 17.4 | 103 | 35.8 | 62 | 21.5 | 36 | 12.5 | 37 | 12.8 | 2 |
| 62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 27 | 9.7 | 77 | 27.6 | 128 | 45.9 | 27 | 9.7 | 20 | 7.2 | 11 |
| 63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. | 44 | 15.3 | 100 | 34.7 | 87 | 30.2 | 27 | 9.4 | 30 | 10.4 | 2 |
| 64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. | 64 | 22.6 | 119 | 42.0 | 80 | 28.3 | 9 | 3.2 | 11 | 3.9 | 7 |
| 65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. | 83 | 29.0 | 97 | 33.9 | 63 | 22.0 | 22 | 7.7 | 21 | 7.3 | 4 |
| 66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. | 32 | 11.1 | 80 | 27.9 | 99 | 34.5 | 45 | 15.7 | 31 | 10.8 | 3 |
| 67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. | 89 | 30.9 | 103 | 35.8 | 77 | 26.7 | 13 | 4.5 | 6 | 2.1 | 2 |
| Data Collected in Spring, 2001 |
| Tables Posted April 14, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |