| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| KNOB NOSTER MIDDLE, KNOB NOSTER R-VIII School District |
| What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl) |
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| SEC1 | Frequency | Percent |
| MALE | 195 | 48.51 |
| FEMALE | 207 | 51.49 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| What grade are you in? | ||
| SEC2 | Frequency | Percent |
| 6TH | 133 | 33.25 |
| 7TH | 137 | 34.25 |
| 8TH | 130 | 32.50 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| SEC3 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE | 292 | 73.18 |
| BLACK | 28 | 7.02 |
| ASIAN/ORIENTAL | 7 | 1.75 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 11 | 2.76 |
| HISPANIC | 16 | 4.01 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 45 | 11.28 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| How far in school did your mother go? |
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| SEC4 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 3 | 0.74 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 10 | 2.48 |
| H.S. GRAD | 89 | 22.03 |
| POST SECONDARY | 66 | 16.34 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 108 | 26.73 |
| DON T KNOW | 128 | 31.68 |
| How far in school did your father go? |
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| SEC5 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 | 2 | 0.50 |
| 2 | 3 | 0.74 |
| 3 | 94 | 23.33 |
| 4 | 55 | 13.65 |
| 5 | 104 | 25.81 |
| 6 | 145 | 35.98 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How many days of school did you miss last month? |
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| SEC6 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 270 | 67.00 |
| 1 OR 2 DAYS | 75 | 18.61 |
| 3 OR 4 DAYS | 34 | 8.44 |
| 5 TO 10 DAYS | 17 | 4.22 |
| MORE THAN 10 DAYS | 7 | 1.74 |
| 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 | 111 | 27.68 |
| TWO HRS. | 103 | 25.69 |
| THREE HRS. | 91 | 22.69 |
| FOUR HRS. | 46 | 11.47 |
| FIVE HRS. | 21 | 5.24 |
| SIX + HRS. | 29 | 7.23 |
| 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 | 31 | 7.81 |
| TWO YEAR SCHOOL | 8 | 2.02 |
| FOUR YEAR SCHOOL | 227 | 57.18 |
| MILITARY | 49 | 12.34 |
| OTHER | 82 | 20.65 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school? |
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| SEC9 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 78 | 19.45 |
| A & B | 177 | 44.14 |
| B | 55 | 13.72 |
| B & C | 63 | 15.71 |
| C | 9 | 2.24 |
| C & D | 8 | 2.00 |
| D | 6 | 1.50 |
| BELOW D | 5 | 1.25 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| How much time do you usually spend on homework each day? |
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| SEC10 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE ASSIGNED | 18 | 4.47 |
| DON T DO IT | 4 | 0.99 |
| 1/2 HR. OR LESS | 129 | 32.01 |
| ONE HOUR | 155 | 38.46 |
| TWO HOURS | 64 | 15.88 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 33 | 8.19 |
| 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 | 332 | 83.21 |
| UNDER 6 HRS. | 43 | 10.78 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 13 | 3.26 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 2 | 0.50 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 2 | 0.50 |
| 21 TO 25 HRS. | 1 | 0.25 |
| MORE THAN 25 | 6 | 1.50 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| How would you describe the quality of education available to you in this school? |
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| SEC12 | Frequency | Percent |
| EXCELLENT | 116 | 28.78 |
| GOOD | 189 | 46.90 |
| AVERAGE | 83 | 20.60 |
| BELOW AVERAGE | 8 | 1.99 |
| POOR | 7 | 1.74 |
| 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 | 181 | 45.02 |
| 1 TO 2 HRS. | 102 | 25.37 |
| 3 TO 5 HRS. | 43 | 10.70 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 51 | 12.69 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 22 | 5.47 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 3 | 0.75 |
| 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 | 25 | 6.20 |
| Several Times/wk | 43 | 10.67 |
| Once a week | 132 | 32.75 |
| Once 2/wks | 136 | 33.75 |
| Infrequently | 60 | 14.89 |
| Not at all | 7 | 1.74 |
| 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. | 233 | 64.01 |
| Voc./ tech. | 59 | 16.21 |
| General | 72 | 19.78 |
| Frequency Missing = 40 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school. |
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| SEC16A | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 30 | 7.63 |
| Rarely | 82 | 20.87 |
| Occasionally | 133 | 33.84 |
| Regularly | 148 | 37.66 |
| Frequency Missing = 11 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for high school. |
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| sec16b | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 126 | 32.39 |
| Rarely | 126 | 32.39 |
| Occasionally | 90 | 23.14 |
| Regularly | 47 | 12.08 |
| Frequency Missing = 15 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school. |
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| SEC16C | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 76 | 19.59 |
| Rarely | 102 | 26.29 |
| Occasionally | 127 | 32.73 |
| Regularly | 83 | 21.39 |
| Frequency Missing = 16 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2002 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| KNOB NOSTER MIDDLE, KNOB NOSTER R-VIII 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. | 41 | 10.2 | 214 | 53.2 | 125 | 31.1 | 15 | 3.7 | 7 | 1.7 | 2 |
| 18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. | 71 | 17.7 | 193 | 48.1 | 93 | 23.2 | 34 | 8.5 | 10 | 2.5 | 3 |
| 19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. | 86 | 21.4 | 197 | 49.0 | 86 | 21.4 | 24 | 6.0 | 9 | 2.2 | 2 |
| 20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. | 87 | 21.8 | 161 | 40.4 | 101 | 25.3 | 33 | 8.3 | 17 | 4.3 | 5 |
| 21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. | 129 | 32.2 | 198 | 49.4 | 57 | 14.2 | 12 | 3.0 | 5 | 1.2 | 3 |
| 22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. | 107 | 26.8 | 178 | 44.5 | 90 | 22.5 | 17 | 4.3 | 8 | 2.0 | 4 |
| 23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. | 46 | 11.5 | 151 | 37.7 | 126 | 31.4 | 59 | 14.7 | 19 | 4.7 | 3 |
| 24 - My teachers make learning interesting. | 54 | 13.4 | 135 | 33.6 | 136 | 33.8 | 49 | 12.2 | 28 | 7.0 | 2 |
| 25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. | 91 | 23.0 | 187 | 47.3 | 93 | 23.5 | 18 | 4.6 | 6 | 1.5 | 9 |
| 26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. | 83 | 20.9 | 178 | 44.7 | 111 | 27.9 | 21 | 5.3 | 5 | 1.3 | 6 |
| 27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. | 147 | 36.9 | 180 | 45.2 | 53 | 13.3 | 10 | 2.5 | 8 | 2.0 | 6 |
| 28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. | 64 | 16.0 | 158 | 39.4 | 137 | 34.2 | 30 | 7.5 | 12 | 3.0 | 3 |
| 29 - I feel safe at school. | 127 | 31.9 | 153 | 38.4 | 79 | 19.8 | 23 | 5.8 | 16 | 4.0 | 6 |
| 30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. | 83 | 20.8 | 161 | 40.4 | 101 | 25.3 | 35 | 8.8 | 19 | 4.8 | 5 |
| 31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. | 105 | 26.3 | 167 | 41.9 | 79 | 19.8 | 31 | 7.8 | 17 | 4.3 | 5 |
| 32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. | 24 | 6.0 | 36 | 9.0 | 108 | 27.1 | 111 | 27.9 | 119 | 29.9 | 6 |
| 33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. | 62 | 15.8 | 159 | 40.5 | 127 | 32.3 | 31 | 7.9 | 14 | 3.6 | 11 |
| 34 - I learn about other cultures in school. | 88 | 22.1 | 183 | 46.0 | 93 | 23.4 | 29 | 7.3 | 5 | 1.3 | 6 |
| 35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. | 183 | 46.0 | 157 | 39.4 | 43 | 10.8 | 9 | 2.3 | 6 | 1.5 | 6 |
| 36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. | 99 | 24.6 | 206 | 51.1 | 85 | 21.1 | 10 | 2.5 | 3 | 0.7 | 1 |
| 37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. | 78 | 19.8 | 205 | 52.0 | 91 | 23.1 | 12 | 3.0 | 8 | 2.0 | 10 |
| 38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. | 116 | 29.1 | 194 | 48.7 | 70 | 17.6 | 13 | 3.3 | 5 | 1.3 | 6 |
| 39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 55 | 13.9 | 140 | 35.4 | 138 | 34.8 | 38 | 9.6 | 25 | 6.3 | 8 |
| 40 - Our classes are often interrupted. | 35 | 8.9 | 83 | 21.1 | 153 | 38.8 | 100 | 25.4 | 23 | 5.8 | 10 |
| 41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 53 | 14.1 | 121 | 32.1 | 168 | 44.6 | 27 | 7.2 | 8 | 2.1 | 27 |
| 42 - I have fun learning. | 63 | 15.7 | 134 | 33.4 | 121 | 30.2 | 44 | 11.0 | 39 | 9.7 | 3 |
| 43 - My teachers think I can learn. | 123 | 30.8 | 199 | 49.8 | 70 | 17.5 | 4 | 1.0 | 4 | 1.0 | 4 |
| 44 - The community is proud of this school. | 99 | 25.1 | 161 | 40.8 | 112 | 28.4 | 15 | 3.8 | 8 | 2.0 | 9 |
| 45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. | 108 | 27.1 | 174 | 43.7 | 89 | 22.4 | 13 | 3.3 | 14 | 3.5 | 6 |
| 46 - Students at my school are friendly. | 71 | 17.7 | 147 | 36.7 | 129 | 32.2 | 35 | 8.7 | 19 | 4.7 | 3 |
| 47 - This school is a good place to learn. | 105 | 26.4 | 191 | 48.1 | 85 | 21.4 | 9 | 2.3 | 7 | 1.8 | 7 |
| 48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. | 158 | 39.4 | 201 | 50.1 | 37 | 9.2 | 3 | 0.7 | 2 | 0.5 | 3 |
| 49 - My teachers are good teachers. | 123 | 30.6 | 178 | 44.3 | 81 | 20.1 | 13 | 3.2 | 7 | 1.7 | 2 |
| 50 - My school building is in good condition. | 159 | 39.7 | 176 | 43.9 | 55 | 13.7 | 8 | 2.0 | 3 | 0.7 | 3 |
| 51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. | 43 | 10.8 | 69 | 17.3 | 126 | 31.5 | 92 | 23.0 | 70 | 17.5 | 4 |
| 52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. | 52 | 13.2 | 129 | 32.7 | 127 | 32.2 | 56 | 14.2 | 31 | 7.8 | 9 |
| 53 - I like going to this school. | 84 | 21.0 | 162 | 40.5 | 96 | 24.0 | 25 | 6.3 | 33 | 8.3 | 4 |
| 54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. | 202 | 50.2 | 159 | 39.6 | 33 | 8.2 | 6 | 1.5 | 2 | 0.5 | 2 |
| 55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. | 74 | 18.5 | 156 | 39.1 | 125 | 31.3 | 31 | 7.8 | 13 | 3.3 | 5 |
| 56 - I would attend a different school if I could. | 46 | 11.4 | 68 | 16.8 | 133 | 32.9 | 81 | 20.0 | 76 | 18.8 | 0 |
| 57 - Teachers treat me with respect. | 101 | 25.3 | 183 | 45.9 | 91 | 22.8 | 14 | 3.5 | 10 | 2.5 | 5 |
| 58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. | 88 | 22.2 | 156 | 39.4 | 92 | 23.2 | 41 | 10.4 | 19 | 4.8 | 8 |
| 59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. | 121 | 30.6 | 194 | 49.0 | 68 | 17.2 | 7 | 1.8 | 6 | 1.5 | 8 |
| 60 - I am treated fairly at school. | 94 | 23.6 | 192 | 48.2 | 86 | 21.6 | 18 | 4.5 | 8 | 2.0 | 6 |
| 61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. | 77 | 19.3 | 157 | 39.4 | 93 | 23.4 | 46 | 11.6 | 25 | 6.3 | 6 |
| 62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 56 | 14.1 | 138 | 34.8 | 151 | 38.1 | 40 | 10.1 | 11 | 2.8 | 8 |
| 63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. | 98 | 24.7 | 159 | 40.2 | 101 | 25.5 | 22 | 5.6 | 16 | 4.0 | 8 |
| 64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. | 114 | 28.8 | 180 | 45.5 | 77 | 19.4 | 18 | 4.5 | 7 | 1.8 | 8 |
| 65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. | 141 | 35.4 | 140 | 35.2 | 73 | 18.3 | 23 | 5.8 | 21 | 5.3 | 6 |
| 66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. | 72 | 18.3 | 131 | 33.3 | 119 | 30.3 | 42 | 10.7 | 29 | 7.4 | 11 |
| 67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. | 117 | 29.4 | 170 | 42.7 | 82 | 20.6 | 18 | 4.5 | 11 | 2.8 | 6 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2002 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |