| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| MT. VERNON HIGH, MT. VERNON R-V School District |
| What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl) |
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| SEC1 | Frequency | Percent |
| MALE | 202 | 52.33 |
| FEMALE | 184 | 47.67 |
| What grade are you in? | ||
| SEC2 | Frequency | Percent |
| 9TH | 106 | 27.53 |
| 10TH | 108 | 28.05 |
| 11TH | 94 | 24.42 |
| 12TH | 77 | 20.00 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| SEC3 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE | 353 | 92.41 |
| BLACK | 1 | 0.26 |
| ASIAN/ORIENTAL | 2 | 0.52 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 11 | 2.88 |
| HISPANIC | 7 | 1.83 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 8 | 2.09 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| How far in school did your mother go? |
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| SEC4 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 1 | 0.26 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 26 | 6.77 |
| H.S. GRAD | 100 | 26.04 |
| POST SECONDARY | 89 | 23.18 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 119 | 30.99 |
| DON T KNOW | 49 | 12.76 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| How far in school did your father go? |
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| SEC5 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 | 7 | 1.82 |
| 2 | 27 | 7.01 |
| 3 | 120 | 31.17 |
| 4 | 57 | 14.81 |
| 5 | 98 | 25.45 |
| 6 | 76 | 19.74 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How many days of school did you miss last month? |
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| SEC6 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 281 | 72.99 |
| 1 OR 2 DAYS | 64 | 16.62 |
| 3 OR 4 DAYS | 20 | 5.19 |
| 5 TO 10 DAYS | 16 | 4.16 |
| MORE THAN 10 DAYS | 4 | 1.04 |
| 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 | 142 | 36.88 |
| TWO HRS. | 98 | 25.45 |
| THREE HRS. | 69 | 17.92 |
| FOUR HRS. | 39 | 10.13 |
| FIVE HRS. | 15 | 3.90 |
| SIX + HRS. | 22 | 5.71 |
| 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 | 46 | 11.95 |
| TWO YEAR SCHOOL | 63 | 16.36 |
| FOUR YEAR SCHOOL | 220 | 57.14 |
| MILITARY | 20 | 5.19 |
| OTHER | 36 | 9.35 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school? |
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| SEC9 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 122 | 31.77 |
| A & B | 124 | 32.29 |
| B | 42 | 10.94 |
| B & C | 51 | 13.28 |
| C | 25 | 6.51 |
| C & D | 17 | 4.43 |
| D | 2 | 0.52 |
| BELOW D | 1 | 0.26 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| How much time do you usually spend on homework each day? |
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| SEC10 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE ASSIGNED | 35 | 9.09 |
| DON T DO IT | 20 | 5.19 |
| 1/2 HR. OR LESS | 137 | 35.58 |
| ONE HOUR | 138 | 35.84 |
| TWO HOURS | 38 | 9.87 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 17 | 4.42 |
| 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 | 240 | 62.34 |
| UNDER 6 HRS. | 24 | 6.23 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 24 | 6.23 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 20 | 5.19 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 18 | 4.68 |
| 21 TO 25 HRS. | 28 | 7.27 |
| MORE THAN 25 | 31 | 8.05 |
| 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 | 91 | 23.64 |
| GOOD | 213 | 55.32 |
| AVERAGE | 74 | 19.22 |
| BELOW AVERAGE | 6 | 1.56 |
| POOR | 1 | 0.26 |
| 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 | 149 | 38.80 |
| 1 TO 2 HRS. | 73 | 19.01 |
| 3 TO 5 HRS. | 63 | 16.41 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 38 | 9.90 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 35 | 9.11 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 20 | 5.21 |
| MORE THAN 20 | 6 | 1.56 |
| 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 | 71 | 18.59 |
| Several Times/wk | 57 | 14.92 |
| Once a week | 46 | 12.04 |
| Once 2/wks | 45 | 11.78 |
| Infrequently | 138 | 36.13 |
| Not at all | 25 | 6.54 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Which of the following best describes the high school program you will complete? |
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| SEC15 | Frequency | Percent |
| College prep. | 176 | 47.70 |
| Voc./ tech. | 62 | 16.80 |
| General | 131 | 35.50 |
| Frequency Missing = 17 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school. |
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| SEC16A | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 30 | 8.06 |
| Rarely | 66 | 17.74 |
| Occasionally | 155 | 41.67 |
| Regularly | 121 | 32.53 |
| 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 | 35 | 9.49 |
| Rarely | 78 | 21.14 |
| Occasionally | 152 | 41.19 |
| Regularly | 104 | 28.18 |
| Frequency Missing = 17 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school. |
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| SEC16C | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 29 | 7.86 |
| Rarely | 63 | 17.07 |
| Occasionally | 155 | 42.01 |
| Regularly | 122 | 33.06 |
| Frequency Missing = 17 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2003 |
| Tables Posted April 16, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| MT. VERNON HIGH, MT. VERNON R-V 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. | 66 | 17.1 | 190 | 49.4 | 103 | 26.8 | 23 | 6.0 | 3 | 0.8 | 1 |
| 18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. | 67 | 17.4 | 191 | 49.5 | 69 | 17.9 | 52 | 13.5 | 7 | 1.8 | 0 |
| 19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. | 73 | 19.0 | 216 | 56.3 | 74 | 19.3 | 20 | 5.2 | 1 | 0.3 | 2 |
| 20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. | 66 | 17.1 | 192 | 49.9 | 90 | 23.4 | 31 | 8.1 | 6 | 1.6 | 1 |
| 21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. | 113 | 29.7 | 207 | 54.3 | 49 | 12.9 | 11 | 2.9 | 1 | 0.3 | 5 |
| 22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. | 103 | 26.9 | 192 | 50.1 | 63 | 16.4 | 22 | 5.7 | 3 | 0.8 | 3 |
| 23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. | 39 | 10.2 | 156 | 40.8 | 115 | 30.1 | 57 | 14.9 | 15 | 3.9 | 4 |
| 24 - My teachers make learning interesting. | 45 | 11.7 | 113 | 29.4 | 170 | 44.2 | 41 | 10.6 | 16 | 4.2 | 1 |
| 25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. | 76 | 19.7 | 216 | 56.0 | 79 | 20.5 | 14 | 3.6 | 1 | 0.3 | 0 |
| 26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. | 99 | 25.7 | 203 | 52.7 | 65 | 16.9 | 15 | 3.9 | 3 | 0.8 | 1 |
| 27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. | 146 | 38.0 | 182 | 47.4 | 38 | 9.9 | 10 | 2.6 | 8 | 2.1 | 2 |
| 28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. | 71 | 18.5 | 170 | 44.3 | 100 | 26.0 | 29 | 7.6 | 14 | 3.6 | 2 |
| 29 - I feel safe at school. | 119 | 31.0 | 169 | 44.0 | 67 | 17.4 | 21 | 5.5 | 8 | 2.1 | 2 |
| 30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. | 78 | 20.4 | 170 | 44.4 | 84 | 21.9 | 34 | 8.9 | 17 | 4.4 | 3 |
| 31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. | 82 | 21.4 | 167 | 43.6 | 88 | 23.0 | 31 | 8.1 | 15 | 3.9 | 3 |
| 32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. | 108 | 28.1 | 111 | 28.8 | 127 | 33.0 | 25 | 6.5 | 14 | 3.6 | 1 |
| 33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. | 47 | 12.3 | 144 | 37.8 | 144 | 37.8 | 33 | 8.7 | 13 | 3.4 | 5 |
| 34 - I learn about other cultures in school. | 57 | 14.9 | 172 | 44.9 | 104 | 27.2 | 36 | 9.4 | 14 | 3.7 | 3 |
| 35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. | 184 | 47.8 | 146 | 37.9 | 47 | 12.2 | 5 | 1.3 | 3 | 0.8 | 1 |
| 36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. | 97 | 25.2 | 235 | 61.0 | 44 | 11.4 | 9 | 2.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. | 67 | 17.4 | 223 | 57.9 | 79 | 20.5 | 10 | 2.6 | 6 | 1.6 | 1 |
| 38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. | 104 | 27.1 | 205 | 53.4 | 63 | 16.4 | 10 | 2.6 | 2 | 0.5 | 2 |
| 39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 52 | 13.5 | 137 | 35.5 | 133 | 34.5 | 40 | 10.4 | 24 | 6.2 | 0 |
| 40 - Our classes are often interrupted. | 15 | 4.0 | 69 | 18.3 | 173 | 45.8 | 100 | 26.5 | 21 | 5.6 | 8 |
| 41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 48 | 12.6 | 127 | 33.3 | 175 | 45.9 | 25 | 6.6 | 6 | 1.6 | 5 |
| 42 - I have fun learning. | 43 | 11.2 | 126 | 32.8 | 153 | 39.8 | 37 | 9.6 | 25 | 6.5 | 2 |
| 43 - My teachers think I can learn. | 114 | 30.4 | 207 | 55.2 | 50 | 13.3 | 2 | 0.5 | 2 | 0.5 | 11 |
| 44 - The community is proud of this school. | 129 | 34.1 | 165 | 43.7 | 74 | 19.6 | 9 | 2.4 | 1 | 0.3 | 8 |
| 45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. | 88 | 22.9 | 162 | 42.1 | 96 | 24.9 | 25 | 6.5 | 14 | 3.6 | 1 |
| 46 - Students at my school are friendly. | 46 | 12.0 | 167 | 43.5 | 119 | 31.0 | 33 | 8.6 | 19 | 4.9 | 2 |
| 47 - This school is a good place to learn. | 67 | 17.7 | 218 | 57.7 | 77 | 20.4 | 13 | 3.4 | 3 | 0.8 | 8 |
| 48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. | 148 | 38.7 | 198 | 51.8 | 32 | 8.4 | 4 | 1.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 4 |
| 49 - My teachers are good teachers. | 92 | 24.0 | 199 | 51.8 | 79 | 20.6 | 12 | 3.1 | 2 | 0.5 | 2 |
| 50 - My school building is in good condition. | 195 | 51.2 | 151 | 39.6 | 27 | 7.1 | 5 | 1.3 | 3 | 0.8 | 5 |
| 51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. | 72 | 18.9 | 112 | 29.4 | 146 | 38.3 | 40 | 10.5 | 11 | 2.9 | 5 |
| 52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. | 114 | 29.8 | 184 | 48.2 | 58 | 15.2 | 19 | 5.0 | 7 | 1.8 | 4 |
| 53 - I like going to this school. | 89 | 23.4 | 157 | 41.3 | 87 | 22.9 | 25 | 6.6 | 22 | 5.8 | 6 |
| 54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. | 206 | 53.9 | 150 | 39.3 | 23 | 6.0 | 1 | 0.3 | 2 | 0.5 | 4 |
| 55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. | 88 | 23.2 | 161 | 42.4 | 96 | 25.3 | 28 | 7.4 | 7 | 1.8 | 6 |
| 56 - I would attend a different school if I could. | 40 | 10.6 | 56 | 14.8 | 84 | 22.2 | 105 | 27.7 | 94 | 24.8 | 7 |
| 57 - Teachers treat me with respect. | 94 | 24.7 | 185 | 48.6 | 84 | 22.0 | 14 | 3.7 | 4 | 1.0 | 5 |
| 58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. | 110 | 29.6 | 165 | 44.4 | 64 | 17.2 | 28 | 7.5 | 5 | 1.3 | 14 |
| 59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. | 106 | 27.7 | 207 | 54.0 | 60 | 15.7 | 10 | 2.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 |
| 60 - I am treated fairly at school. | 77 | 20.4 | 201 | 53.3 | 79 | 21.0 | 10 | 2.7 | 10 | 2.7 | 9 |
| 61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. | 94 | 24.8 | 194 | 51.2 | 57 | 15.0 | 24 | 6.3 | 10 | 2.6 | 7 |
| 62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 53 | 14.4 | 143 | 38.8 | 132 | 35.8 | 31 | 8.4 | 10 | 2.7 | 17 |
| 63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. | 61 | 16.1 | 196 | 51.9 | 82 | 21.7 | 21 | 5.6 | 18 | 4.8 | 8 |
| 64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. | 118 | 32.4 | 186 | 51.1 | 54 | 14.8 | 4 | 1.1 | 2 | 0.5 | 22 |
| 65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. | 92 | 24.3 | 154 | 40.6 | 84 | 22.2 | 21 | 5.5 | 28 | 7.4 | 7 |
| 66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. | 92 | 24.7 | 149 | 39.9 | 78 | 20.9 | 30 | 8.0 | 24 | 6.4 | 13 |
| 67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. | 124 | 33.4 | 179 | 48.2 | 57 | 15.4 | 6 | 1.6 | 5 | 1.3 | 15 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2003 |
| Tables Posted April 16, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |