| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| DANBY-RUSH TOWER MIDDLE, JEFFERSON CO. R-VII School District |
| What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl) |
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| SEC1 | Frequency | Percent |
| MALE | 102 | 44.74 |
| FEMALE | 126 | 55.26 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| What grade are you in? | ||
| SEC2 | Frequency | Percent |
| 6TH | 72 | 32.00 |
| 7TH | 79 | 35.11 |
| 8TH | 74 | 32.89 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| SEC3 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE | 208 | 92.04 |
| ASIAN/ORIENTAL | 1 | 0.44 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 9 | 3.98 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 8 | 3.54 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| How far in school did your mother go? |
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| SEC4 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 1 | 0.44 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 11 | 4.85 |
| H.S. GRAD | 66 | 29.07 |
| POST SECONDARY | 33 | 14.54 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 68 | 29.96 |
| DON T KNOW | 48 | 21.15 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| How far in school did your father go? |
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| SEC5 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 | 4 | 1.76 |
| 2 | 11 | 4.85 |
| 3 | 54 | 23.79 |
| 4 | 30 | 13.22 |
| 5 | 67 | 29.52 |
| 6 | 61 | 26.87 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| How many days of school did you miss last month? |
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| SEC6 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 125 | 54.82 |
| 1 OR 2 DAYS | 77 | 33.77 |
| 3 OR 4 DAYS | 16 | 7.02 |
| 5 TO 10 DAYS | 9 | 3.95 |
| MORE THAN 10 DAYS | 1 | 0.44 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How many hours of television do you usually watch each day? |
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| SEC7 | Frequency | Percent |
| ONE HR. OR LESS | 68 | 29.96 |
| TWO HRS. | 52 | 22.91 |
| THREE HRS. | 59 | 25.99 |
| FOUR HRS. | 23 | 10.13 |
| FIVE HRS. | 15 | 6.61 |
| SIX + HRS. | 10 | 4.41 |
| 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 | 13 | 5.78 |
| TWO YEAR SCHOOL | 12 | 5.33 |
| FOUR YEAR SCHOOL | 129 | 57.33 |
| MILITARY | 18 | 8.00 |
| OTHER | 53 | 23.56 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school? |
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| SEC9 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 54 | 23.68 |
| A & B | 72 | 31.58 |
| B | 21 | 9.21 |
| B & C | 39 | 17.11 |
| C | 8 | 3.51 |
| C & D | 27 | 11.84 |
| D | 5 | 2.19 |
| BELOW D | 2 | 0.88 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How much time do you usually spend on homework each day? |
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| SEC10 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE ASSIGNED | 14 | 6.14 |
| DON T DO IT | 11 | 4.82 |
| 1/2 HR. OR LESS | 69 | 30.26 |
| ONE HOUR | 87 | 38.16 |
| TWO HOURS | 34 | 14.91 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 13 | 5.70 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| 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 | 184 | 82.88 |
| UNDER 6 HRS. | 24 | 10.81 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 7 | 3.15 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 2 | 0.90 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 3 | 1.35 |
| MORE THAN 25 | 2 | 0.90 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| How would you describe the quality of education available to you in this school? |
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| SEC12 | Frequency | Percent |
| EXCELLENT | 79 | 34.65 |
| GOOD | 100 | 43.86 |
| AVERAGE | 42 | 18.42 |
| BELOW AVERAGE | 3 | 1.32 |
| POOR | 4 | 1.75 |
| 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 | 68 | 29.96 |
| 1 TO 2 HRS. | 73 | 32.16 |
| 3 TO 5 HRS. | 38 | 16.74 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 27 | 11.89 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 15 | 6.61 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 3 | 1.32 |
| MORE THAN 20 | 3 | 1.32 |
| 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 | 53 | 23.25 |
| Several Times/wk | 32 | 14.04 |
| Once a week | 23 | 10.09 |
| Once 2/wks | 18 | 7.89 |
| Infrequently | 97 | 42.54 |
| Not at all | 5 | 2.19 |
| 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. | 123 | 56.42 |
| Voc./ tech. | 21 | 9.63 |
| General | 74 | 33.94 |
| Frequency Missing = 11 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school. |
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| SEC16A | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 12 | 5.33 |
| Rarely | 36 | 16.00 |
| Occasionally | 82 | 36.44 |
| Regularly | 95 | 42.22 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for high school. |
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| sec16b | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 54 | 24.22 |
| Rarely | 76 | 34.08 |
| Occasionally | 62 | 27.80 |
| Regularly | 31 | 13.90 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school. |
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| SEC16C | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 44 | 19.91 |
| Rarely | 57 | 25.79 |
| Occasionally | 64 | 28.96 |
| Regularly | 56 | 25.34 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2004 |
| Tables Posted April 16, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| DANBY-RUSH TOWER MIDDLE, JEFFERSON CO. R-VII 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. | 29 | 12.7 | 118 | 51.8 | 69 | 30.3 | 6 | 2.6 | 6 | 2.6 | 1 |
| 18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. | 47 | 20.6 | 102 | 44.7 | 52 | 22.8 | 19 | 8.3 | 8 | 3.5 | 1 |
| 19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. | 65 | 28.5 | 84 | 36.8 | 60 | 26.3 | 14 | 6.1 | 5 | 2.2 | 1 |
| 20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. | 61 | 26.8 | 96 | 42.1 | 43 | 18.9 | 20 | 8.8 | 8 | 3.5 | 1 |
| 21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. | 94 | 41.0 | 77 | 33.6 | 47 | 20.5 | 9 | 3.9 | 2 | 0.9 | 0 |
| 22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. | 80 | 35.1 | 75 | 32.9 | 57 | 25.0 | 10 | 4.4 | 6 | 2.6 | 1 |
| 23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. | 75 | 32.8 | 97 | 42.4 | 45 | 19.7 | 8 | 3.5 | 4 | 1.7 | 0 |
| 24 - My teachers make learning interesting. | 44 | 19.2 | 76 | 33.2 | 64 | 27.9 | 28 | 12.2 | 17 | 7.4 | 0 |
| 25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. | 72 | 31.4 | 104 | 45.4 | 39 | 17.0 | 11 | 4.8 | 3 | 1.3 | 0 |
| 26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. | 55 | 24.2 | 71 | 31.3 | 68 | 30.0 | 22 | 9.7 | 11 | 4.8 | 2 |
| 27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. | 103 | 45.0 | 81 | 35.4 | 38 | 16.6 | 5 | 2.2 | 2 | 0.9 | 0 |
| 28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. | 70 | 30.6 | 86 | 37.6 | 51 | 22.3 | 17 | 7.4 | 5 | 2.2 | 0 |
| 29 - I feel safe at school. | 110 | 48.2 | 66 | 28.9 | 38 | 16.7 | 10 | 4.4 | 4 | 1.8 | 1 |
| 30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. | 77 | 33.6 | 78 | 34.1 | 48 | 21.0 | 14 | 6.1 | 12 | 5.2 | 0 |
| 31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. | 76 | 33.2 | 88 | 38.4 | 40 | 17.5 | 13 | 5.7 | 12 | 5.2 | 0 |
| 32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. | 15 | 6.6 | 34 | 14.8 | 89 | 38.9 | 44 | 19.2 | 47 | 20.5 | 0 |
| 33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. | 60 | 26.8 | 74 | 33.0 | 60 | 26.8 | 18 | 8.0 | 12 | 5.4 | 5 |
| 34 - I learn about other cultures in school. | 84 | 36.8 | 89 | 39.0 | 37 | 16.2 | 13 | 5.7 | 5 | 2.2 | 1 |
| 35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. | 124 | 54.4 | 70 | 30.7 | 28 | 12.3 | 4 | 1.8 | 2 | 0.9 | 1 |
| 36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. | 66 | 28.8 | 116 | 50.7 | 36 | 15.7 | 6 | 2.6 | 5 | 2.2 | 0 |
| 37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. | 67 | 29.3 | 89 | 38.9 | 61 | 26.6 | 5 | 2.2 | 7 | 3.1 | 0 |
| 38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. | 99 | 43.2 | 88 | 38.4 | 33 | 14.4 | 5 | 2.2 | 4 | 1.7 | 0 |
| 39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 40 | 17.5 | 69 | 30.3 | 78 | 34.2 | 24 | 10.5 | 17 | 7.5 | 1 |
| 40 - Our classes are often interrupted. | 30 | 13.2 | 64 | 28.1 | 78 | 34.2 | 45 | 19.7 | 11 | 4.8 | 1 |
| 41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 32 | 14.2 | 60 | 26.5 | 121 | 53.5 | 10 | 4.4 | 3 | 1.3 | 3 |
| 42 - I have fun learning. | 46 | 20.1 | 68 | 29.7 | 63 | 27.5 | 30 | 13.1 | 22 | 9.6 | 0 |
| 43 - My teachers think I can learn. | 109 | 47.6 | 83 | 36.2 | 30 | 13.1 | 6 | 2.6 | 1 | 0.4 | 0 |
| 44 - The community is proud of this school. | 82 | 36.0 | 72 | 31.6 | 61 | 26.8 | 6 | 2.6 | 7 | 3.1 | 1 |
| 45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. | 55 | 24.0 | 85 | 37.1 | 63 | 27.5 | 23 | 10.0 | 3 | 1.3 | 0 |
| 46 - Students at my school are friendly. | 39 | 17.2 | 71 | 31.3 | 74 | 32.6 | 17 | 7.5 | 26 | 11.5 | 2 |
| 47 - This school is a good place to learn. | 80 | 35.1 | 90 | 39.5 | 49 | 21.5 | 5 | 2.2 | 4 | 1.8 | 1 |
| 48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. | 122 | 53.5 | 84 | 36.8 | 18 | 7.9 | 2 | 0.9 | 2 | 0.9 | 1 |
| 49 - My teachers are good teachers. | 90 | 39.3 | 87 | 38.0 | 44 | 19.2 | 4 | 1.7 | 4 | 1.7 | 0 |
| 50 - My school building is in good condition. | 103 | 45.0 | 85 | 37.1 | 31 | 13.5 | 8 | 3.5 | 2 | 0.9 | 0 |
| 51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. | 30 | 13.2 | 39 | 17.1 | 87 | 38.2 | 39 | 17.1 | 33 | 14.5 | 1 |
| 52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. | 76 | 33.3 | 86 | 37.7 | 35 | 15.4 | 20 | 8.8 | 11 | 4.8 | 1 |
| 53 - I like going to this school. | 79 | 34.6 | 75 | 32.9 | 44 | 19.3 | 15 | 6.6 | 15 | 6.6 | 1 |
| 54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. | 161 | 70.3 | 57 | 24.9 | 8 | 3.5 | 2 | 0.9 | 1 | 0.4 | 0 |
| 55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. | 81 | 35.5 | 87 | 38.2 | 46 | 20.2 | 8 | 3.5 | 6 | 2.6 | 1 |
| 56 - I would attend a different school if I could. | 23 | 10.0 | 25 | 10.9 | 49 | 21.4 | 44 | 19.2 | 88 | 38.4 | 0 |
| 57 - Teachers treat me with respect. | 72 | 32.0 | 87 | 38.7 | 45 | 20.0 | 14 | 6.2 | 7 | 3.1 | 4 |
| 58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. | 54 | 23.7 | 75 | 32.9 | 70 | 30.7 | 17 | 7.5 | 12 | 5.3 | 1 |
| 59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. | 102 | 44.7 | 80 | 35.1 | 39 | 17.1 | 6 | 2.6 | 1 | 0.4 | 1 |
| 60 - I am treated fairly at school. | 56 | 24.8 | 95 | 42.0 | 48 | 21.2 | 15 | 6.6 | 12 | 5.3 | 3 |
| 61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. | 62 | 27.2 | 56 | 24.6 | 56 | 24.6 | 36 | 15.8 | 18 | 7.9 | 1 |
| 62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 53 | 23.1 | 82 | 35.8 | 70 | 30.6 | 14 | 6.1 | 10 | 4.4 | 0 |
| 63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. | 64 | 28.1 | 85 | 37.3 | 45 | 19.7 | 17 | 7.5 | 17 | 7.5 | 1 |
| 64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. | 77 | 33.8 | 89 | 39.0 | 50 | 21.9 | 9 | 3.9 | 3 | 1.3 | 1 |
| 65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. | 100 | 44.4 | 52 | 23.1 | 45 | 20.0 | 14 | 6.2 | 14 | 6.2 | 4 |
| 66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. | 38 | 16.8 | 45 | 19.9 | 80 | 35.4 | 39 | 17.3 | 24 | 10.6 | 3 |
| 67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. | 93 | 40.6 | 87 | 38.0 | 39 | 17.0 | 6 | 2.6 | 4 | 1.7 | 0 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2004 |
| Tables Posted April 16, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |