| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| DESOTO JR. HIGH, DESOTO 73 School District |
| What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl) |
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| SEC1 | Frequency | Percent |
| MALE | 195 | 46.99 |
| FEMALE | 220 | 53.01 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| What grade are you in? | ||
| SEC2 | Frequency | Percent |
| 7TH | 203 | 49.03 |
| 8TH | 210 | 50.72 |
| 9TH | 1 | 0.24 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| SEC3 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE | 384 | 92.98 |
| BLACK | 5 | 1.21 |
| ASIAN/ORIENTAL | 1 | 0.24 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 14 | 3.39 |
| HISPANIC | 3 | 0.73 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 6 | 1.45 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| How far in school did your mother go? |
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| SEC4 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 5 | 1.21 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 28 | 6.78 |
| H.S. GRAD | 101 | 24.46 |
| POST SECONDARY | 47 | 11.38 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 100 | 24.21 |
| DON T KNOW | 132 | 31.96 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| How far in school did your father go? |
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| SEC5 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 | 6 | 1.46 |
| 2 | 25 | 6.07 |
| 3 | 103 | 25.00 |
| 4 | 42 | 10.19 |
| 5 | 73 | 17.72 |
| 6 | 163 | 39.56 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| How many days of school did you miss last month? |
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| SEC6 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 281 | 67.55 |
| 1 OR 2 DAYS | 77 | 18.51 |
| 3 OR 4 DAYS | 33 | 7.93 |
| 5 TO 10 DAYS | 17 | 4.09 |
| MORE THAN 10 DAYS | 8 | 1.92 |
| 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 | 87 | 20.91 |
| TWO HRS. | 102 | 24.52 |
| THREE HRS. | 90 | 21.63 |
| FOUR HRS. | 57 | 13.70 |
| FIVE HRS. | 37 | 8.89 |
| SIX + HRS. | 43 | 10.34 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| 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 | 48 | 11.62 |
| TWO YEAR SCHOOL | 31 | 7.51 |
| FOUR YEAR SCHOOL | 208 | 50.36 |
| MILITARY | 42 | 10.17 |
| OTHER | 84 | 20.34 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school? |
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| SEC9 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 59 | 14.29 |
| A & B | 122 | 29.54 |
| B | 48 | 11.62 |
| B & C | 106 | 25.67 |
| C | 25 | 6.05 |
| C & D | 31 | 7.51 |
| D | 14 | 3.39 |
| BELOW D | 8 | 1.94 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| How much time do you usually spend on homework each day? |
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| SEC10 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE ASSIGNED | 30 | 7.25 |
| DON T DO IT | 22 | 5.31 |
| 1/2 HR. OR LESS | 138 | 33.33 |
| ONE HOUR | 156 | 37.68 |
| TWO HOURS | 50 | 12.08 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 18 | 4.35 |
| 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 | 337 | 81.01 |
| UNDER 6 HRS. | 38 | 9.13 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 19 | 4.57 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 10 | 2.40 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 7 | 1.68 |
| MORE THAN 25 | 5 | 1.20 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How would you describe the quality of education available to you in this school? |
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| SEC12 | Frequency | Percent |
| EXCELLENT | 70 | 16.83 |
| GOOD | 176 | 42.31 |
| AVERAGE | 141 | 33.89 |
| BELOW AVERAGE | 15 | 3.61 |
| POOR | 14 | 3.37 |
| 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 | 208 | 50.73 |
| 1 TO 2 HRS. | 95 | 23.17 |
| 3 TO 5 HRS. | 30 | 7.32 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 42 | 10.24 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 22 | 5.37 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 7 | 1.71 |
| MORE THAN 20 | 6 | 1.46 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| 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 | 122 | 29.83 |
| Several Times/wk | 22 | 5.38 |
| Once a week | 22 | 5.38 |
| Once 2/wks | 41 | 10.02 |
| Infrequently | 108 | 26.41 |
| Not at all | 94 | 22.98 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| Which of the following best describes the high school program you will complete? |
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| SEC15 | Frequency | Percent |
| College prep. | 224 | 56.42 |
| Voc./ tech. | 61 | 15.37 |
| General | 112 | 28.21 |
| Frequency Missing = 20 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school. |
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| SEC16A | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 45 | 11.17 |
| Rarely | 92 | 22.83 |
| Occasionally | 137 | 34.00 |
| Regularly | 129 | 32.01 |
| 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 | 105 | 26.52 |
| Rarely | 124 | 31.31 |
| Occasionally | 107 | 27.02 |
| Regularly | 60 | 15.15 |
| 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 | 81 | 20.45 |
| Rarely | 100 | 25.25 |
| Occasionally | 122 | 30.81 |
| Regularly | 93 | 23.48 |
| Frequency Missing = 21 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2004 |
| Tables Posted April 16, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| DESOTO JR. HIGH, DESOTO 73 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. | 34 | 8.3 | 194 | 47.1 | 134 | 32.5 | 31 | 7.5 | 19 | 4.6 | 5 |
| 18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. | 64 | 15.6 | 163 | 39.7 | 114 | 27.7 | 51 | 12.4 | 19 | 4.6 | 6 |
| 19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. | 90 | 21.9 | 182 | 44.3 | 88 | 21.4 | 37 | 9.0 | 14 | 3.4 | 6 |
| 20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. | 79 | 19.1 | 171 | 41.3 | 103 | 24.9 | 40 | 9.7 | 21 | 5.1 | 3 |
| 21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. | 129 | 31.2 | 181 | 43.7 | 63 | 15.2 | 29 | 7.0 | 12 | 2.9 | 3 |
| 22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. | 90 | 21.8 | 177 | 43.0 | 101 | 24.5 | 32 | 7.8 | 12 | 2.9 | 5 |
| 23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. | 108 | 26.1 | 183 | 44.2 | 82 | 19.8 | 30 | 7.2 | 11 | 2.7 | 3 |
| 24 - My teachers make learning interesting. | 46 | 11.1 | 94 | 22.8 | 139 | 33.7 | 85 | 20.6 | 49 | 11.9 | 4 |
| 25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. | 101 | 24.5 | 197 | 47.7 | 81 | 19.6 | 23 | 5.6 | 11 | 2.7 | 4 |
| 26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. | 69 | 16.8 | 181 | 44.0 | 101 | 24.6 | 35 | 8.5 | 25 | 6.1 | 6 |
| 27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. | 153 | 37.6 | 158 | 38.8 | 51 | 12.5 | 29 | 7.1 | 16 | 3.9 | 10 |
| 28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. | 68 | 16.6 | 154 | 37.6 | 105 | 25.6 | 55 | 13.4 | 28 | 6.8 | 7 |
| 29 - I feel safe at school. | 119 | 28.9 | 150 | 36.4 | 93 | 22.6 | 30 | 7.3 | 20 | 4.9 | 5 |
| 30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. | 76 | 18.5 | 161 | 39.2 | 100 | 24.3 | 43 | 10.5 | 31 | 7.5 | 6 |
| 31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. | 92 | 22.4 | 170 | 41.4 | 69 | 16.8 | 51 | 12.4 | 29 | 7.1 | 6 |
| 32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. | 67 | 16.3 | 80 | 19.5 | 124 | 30.2 | 82 | 20.0 | 57 | 13.9 | 7 |
| 33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. | 57 | 13.9 | 138 | 33.7 | 131 | 32.0 | 50 | 12.2 | 34 | 8.3 | 7 |
| 34 - I learn about other cultures in school. | 75 | 18.4 | 194 | 47.5 | 105 | 25.7 | 18 | 4.4 | 16 | 3.9 | 9 |
| 35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. | 237 | 57.2 | 131 | 31.6 | 30 | 7.2 | 13 | 3.1 | 3 | 0.7 | 3 |
| 36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. | 98 | 23.5 | 197 | 47.2 | 86 | 20.6 | 24 | 5.8 | 12 | 2.9 | 0 |
| 37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. | 69 | 16.6 | 173 | 41.6 | 119 | 28.6 | 41 | 9.9 | 14 | 3.4 | 1 |
| 38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. | 123 | 29.7 | 172 | 41.5 | 84 | 20.3 | 20 | 4.8 | 15 | 3.6 | 3 |
| 39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 42 | 10.2 | 116 | 28.1 | 146 | 35.4 | 71 | 17.2 | 38 | 9.2 | 4 |
| 40 - Our classes are often interrupted. | 60 | 14.6 | 112 | 27.2 | 146 | 35.4 | 76 | 18.4 | 18 | 4.4 | 5 |
| 41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 51 | 12.7 | 128 | 31.8 | 177 | 44.0 | 25 | 6.2 | 21 | 5.2 | 15 |
| 42 - I have fun learning. | 41 | 9.9 | 102 | 24.6 | 110 | 26.5 | 78 | 18.8 | 84 | 20.2 | 2 |
| 43 - My teachers think I can learn. | 132 | 31.9 | 179 | 43.2 | 76 | 18.4 | 14 | 3.4 | 13 | 3.1 | 3 |
| 44 - The community is proud of this school. | 61 | 14.8 | 140 | 33.9 | 150 | 36.3 | 37 | 9.0 | 25 | 6.1 | 4 |
| 45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. | 105 | 25.6 | 164 | 40.0 | 98 | 23.9 | 28 | 6.8 | 15 | 3.7 | 7 |
| 46 - Students at my school are friendly. | 54 | 13.1 | 123 | 29.8 | 142 | 34.4 | 55 | 13.3 | 39 | 9.4 | 4 |
| 47 - This school is a good place to learn. | 69 | 16.7 | 158 | 38.2 | 137 | 33.1 | 29 | 7.0 | 21 | 5.1 | 3 |
| 48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. | 142 | 34.5 | 191 | 46.5 | 57 | 13.9 | 15 | 3.6 | 6 | 1.5 | 6 |
| 49 - My teachers are good teachers. | 120 | 28.9 | 172 | 41.4 | 88 | 21.2 | 23 | 5.5 | 12 | 2.9 | 2 |
| 50 - My school building is in good condition. | 48 | 11.7 | 108 | 26.2 | 127 | 30.8 | 69 | 16.7 | 60 | 14.6 | 5 |
| 51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. | 99 | 24.1 | 104 | 25.3 | 114 | 27.7 | 65 | 15.8 | 29 | 7.1 | 6 |
| 52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. | 73 | 17.7 | 145 | 35.2 | 105 | 25.5 | 55 | 13.3 | 34 | 8.3 | 5 |
| 53 - I like going to this school. | 76 | 18.3 | 129 | 31.1 | 117 | 28.2 | 39 | 9.4 | 54 | 13.0 | 2 |
| 54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. | 229 | 55.7 | 130 | 31.6 | 32 | 7.8 | 8 | 1.9 | 12 | 2.9 | 6 |
| 55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. | 66 | 16.1 | 133 | 32.4 | 124 | 30.2 | 51 | 12.4 | 36 | 8.8 | 7 |
| 56 - I would attend a different school if I could. | 74 | 18.0 | 59 | 14.3 | 104 | 25.2 | 82 | 19.9 | 93 | 22.6 | 5 |
| 57 - Teachers treat me with respect. | 80 | 19.4 | 166 | 40.2 | 109 | 26.4 | 30 | 7.3 | 28 | 6.8 | 4 |
| 58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. | 81 | 19.7 | 132 | 32.0 | 101 | 24.5 | 57 | 13.8 | 41 | 10.0 | 5 |
| 59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. | 145 | 35.4 | 186 | 45.4 | 58 | 14.1 | 12 | 2.9 | 9 | 2.2 | 7 |
| 60 - I am treated fairly at school. | 67 | 16.3 | 159 | 38.8 | 115 | 28.0 | 33 | 8.0 | 36 | 8.8 | 7 |
| 61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. | 92 | 22.5 | 143 | 35.0 | 78 | 19.1 | 56 | 13.7 | 39 | 9.6 | 9 |
| 62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 47 | 11.4 | 108 | 26.2 | 166 | 40.2 | 56 | 13.6 | 36 | 8.7 | 4 |
| 63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. | 84 | 20.3 | 131 | 31.7 | 110 | 26.6 | 41 | 9.9 | 47 | 11.4 | 4 |
| 64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. | 116 | 28.2 | 170 | 41.4 | 92 | 22.4 | 21 | 5.1 | 12 | 2.9 | 6 |
| 65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. | 156 | 37.8 | 136 | 32.9 | 63 | 15.3 | 28 | 6.8 | 30 | 7.3 | 4 |
| 66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. | 74 | 18.0 | 122 | 29.7 | 114 | 27.7 | 46 | 11.2 | 55 | 13.4 | 6 |
| 67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. | 129 | 31.3 | 148 | 35.9 | 82 | 19.9 | 31 | 7.5 | 22 | 5.3 | 5 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2004 |
| Tables Posted April 16, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |