| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| MT. VERNON MIDDLE, MT. VERNON R-V School District |
| What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl) |
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| SEC1 | Frequency | Percent |
| MALE | 132 | 50.57 |
| FEMALE | 129 | 49.43 |
| What grade are you in? | ||
| SEC2 | Frequency | Percent |
| 7TH | 136 | 52.11 |
| 8TH | 125 | 47.89 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| SEC3 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE | 233 | 89.96 |
| BLACK | 2 | 0.77 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 12 | 4.63 |
| HISPANIC | 4 | 1.54 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 8 | 3.09 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| How far in school did your mother go? |
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| SEC4 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 1 | 0.38 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 4 | 1.54 |
| H.S. GRAD | 65 | 25.00 |
| POST SECONDARY | 53 | 20.38 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 73 | 28.08 |
| DON T KNOW | 64 | 24.62 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How far in school did your father go? |
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| SEC5 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 | 4 | 1.54 |
| 2 | 6 | 2.31 |
| 3 | 61 | 23.46 |
| 4 | 45 | 17.31 |
| 5 | 67 | 25.77 |
| 6 | 77 | 29.62 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How many days of school did you miss last month? |
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| SEC6 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 211 | 80.84 |
| 1 OR 2 DAYS | 35 | 13.41 |
| 3 OR 4 DAYS | 9 | 3.45 |
| 5 TO 10 DAYS | 2 | 0.77 |
| MORE THAN 10 DAYS | 4 | 1.53 |
| How many hours of television do you usually watch each day? |
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| SEC7 | Frequency | Percent |
| ONE HR. OR LESS | 78 | 29.89 |
| TWO HRS. | 81 | 31.03 |
| THREE HRS. | 51 | 19.54 |
| FOUR HRS. | 23 | 8.81 |
| FIVE HRS. | 10 | 3.83 |
| SIX + HRS. | 18 | 6.90 |
| 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 | 10 | 3.88 |
| TWO YEAR SCHOOL | 17 | 6.59 |
| FOUR YEAR SCHOOL | 158 | 61.24 |
| MILITARY | 24 | 9.30 |
| OTHER | 49 | 18.99 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school? |
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| SEC9 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 100 | 38.46 |
| A & B | 105 | 40.38 |
| B | 14 | 5.38 |
| B & C | 36 | 13.85 |
| C | 4 | 1.54 |
| C & D | 1 | 0.38 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How much time do you usually spend on homework each day? |
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| SEC10 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE ASSIGNED | 5 | 1.92 |
| DON T DO IT | 2 | 0.77 |
| 1/2 HR. OR LESS | 125 | 47.89 |
| ONE HOUR | 104 | 39.85 |
| TWO HOURS | 18 | 6.90 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 7 | 2.68 |
| 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 | 183 | 70.38 |
| UNDER 6 HRS. | 48 | 18.46 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 18 | 6.92 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 4 | 1.54 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 3 | 1.15 |
| 21 TO 25 HRS. | 3 | 1.15 |
| MORE THAN 25 | 1 | 0.38 |
| 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 | 100 | 38.61 |
| GOOD | 106 | 40.93 |
| AVERAGE | 46 | 17.76 |
| BELOW AVERAGE | 6 | 2.32 |
| POOR | 1 | 0.39 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| 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 | 116 | 44.62 |
| 1 TO 2 HRS. | 17 | 6.54 |
| 3 TO 5 HRS. | 15 | 5.77 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 40 | 15.38 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 70 | 26.92 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 1 | 0.38 |
| MORE THAN 20 | 1 | 0.38 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| 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 | 158 | 61.00 |
| Several Times/wk | 12 | 4.63 |
| Once a week | 20 | 7.72 |
| Once 2/wks | 8 | 3.09 |
| Infrequently | 54 | 20.85 |
| Not at all | 7 | 2.70 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Which of the following best describes the high school program you will complete? |
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| SEC15 | Frequency | Percent |
| College prep. | 185 | 70.88 |
| Voc./ tech. | 47 | 18.01 |
| General | 29 | 11.11 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school. |
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| SEC16A | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 16 | 6.18 |
| Rarely | 54 | 20.85 |
| Occasionally | 78 | 30.12 |
| Regularly | 111 | 42.86 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for high school. |
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| sec16b | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 63 | 24.42 |
| Rarely | 86 | 33.33 |
| Occasionally | 86 | 33.33 |
| Regularly | 23 | 8.91 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school. |
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| SEC16C | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 30 | 11.67 |
| Rarely | 61 | 23.74 |
| Occasionally | 104 | 40.47 |
| Regularly | 62 | 24.12 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| 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 MIDDLE, 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. | 59 | 22.8 | 133 | 51.4 | 55 | 21.2 | 9 | 3.5 | 3 | 1.2 | 2 |
| 18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. | 51 | 19.7 | 119 | 45.9 | 70 | 27.0 | 12 | 4.6 | 7 | 2.7 | 2 |
| 19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. | 87 | 33.3 | 139 | 53.3 | 28 | 10.7 | 6 | 2.3 | 1 | 0.4 | 0 |
| 20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. | 85 | 32.8 | 105 | 40.5 | 43 | 16.6 | 26 | 10.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. | 121 | 46.7 | 115 | 44.4 | 16 | 6.2 | 6 | 2.3 | 1 | 0.4 | 2 |
| 22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. | 104 | 40.6 | 115 | 44.9 | 32 | 12.5 | 4 | 1.6 | 1 | 0.4 | 5 |
| 23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. | 83 | 32.5 | 120 | 47.1 | 37 | 14.5 | 12 | 4.7 | 3 | 1.2 | 6 |
| 24 - My teachers make learning interesting. | 47 | 18.1 | 102 | 39.4 | 83 | 32.0 | 15 | 5.8 | 12 | 4.6 | 2 |
| 25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. | 94 | 36.2 | 128 | 49.2 | 28 | 10.8 | 9 | 3.5 | 1 | 0.4 | 1 |
| 26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. | 93 | 35.9 | 126 | 48.6 | 34 | 13.1 | 5 | 1.9 | 1 | 0.4 | 2 |
| 27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. | 147 | 57.0 | 87 | 33.7 | 17 | 6.6 | 4 | 1.6 | 3 | 1.2 | 3 |
| 28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. | 61 | 23.4 | 119 | 45.6 | 61 | 23.4 | 17 | 6.5 | 3 | 1.1 | 0 |
| 29 - I feel safe at school. | 125 | 48.1 | 78 | 30.0 | 43 | 16.5 | 7 | 2.7 | 7 | 2.7 | 1 |
| 30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. | 87 | 34.0 | 90 | 35.2 | 49 | 19.1 | 16 | 6.3 | 14 | 5.5 | 5 |
| 31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. | 88 | 33.8 | 94 | 36.2 | 48 | 18.5 | 21 | 8.1 | 9 | 3.5 | 1 |
| 32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. | 19 | 7.3 | 17 | 6.5 | 91 | 35.0 | 70 | 26.9 | 63 | 24.2 | 1 |
| 33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. | 71 | 27.5 | 102 | 39.5 | 64 | 24.8 | 16 | 6.2 | 5 | 1.9 | 3 |
| 34 - I learn about other cultures in school. | 79 | 30.5 | 135 | 52.1 | 34 | 13.1 | 9 | 3.5 | 2 | 0.8 | 2 |
| 35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. | 192 | 74.7 | 51 | 19.8 | 11 | 4.3 | 3 | 1.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 4 |
| 36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. | 96 | 36.9 | 126 | 48.5 | 30 | 11.5 | 7 | 2.7 | 1 | 0.4 | 1 |
| 37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. | 110 | 42.3 | 117 | 45.0 | 30 | 11.5 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 | 1.2 | 1 |
| 38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. | 125 | 48.4 | 100 | 38.8 | 27 | 10.5 | 4 | 1.6 | 2 | 0.8 | 3 |
| 39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 36 | 14.0 | 81 | 31.5 | 96 | 37.4 | 30 | 11.7 | 14 | 5.4 | 4 |
| 40 - Our classes are often interrupted. | 49 | 19.1 | 70 | 27.3 | 64 | 25.0 | 59 | 23.0 | 14 | 5.5 | 5 |
| 41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 66 | 25.8 | 108 | 42.2 | 74 | 28.9 | 6 | 2.3 | 2 | 0.8 | 5 |
| 42 - I have fun learning. | 43 | 16.5 | 90 | 34.6 | 66 | 25.4 | 28 | 10.8 | 33 | 12.7 | 1 |
| 43 - My teachers think I can learn. | 126 | 50.0 | 92 | 36.5 | 26 | 10.3 | 6 | 2.4 | 2 | 0.8 | 9 |
| 44 - The community is proud of this school. | 88 | 35.5 | 97 | 39.1 | 50 | 20.2 | 9 | 3.6 | 4 | 1.6 | 13 |
| 45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. | 111 | 42.7 | 99 | 38.1 | 34 | 13.1 | 12 | 4.6 | 4 | 1.5 | 1 |
| 46 - Students at my school are friendly. | 40 | 15.5 | 95 | 36.8 | 84 | 32.6 | 24 | 9.3 | 15 | 5.8 | 3 |
| 47 - This school is a good place to learn. | 95 | 37.4 | 107 | 42.1 | 35 | 13.8 | 9 | 3.5 | 8 | 3.1 | 7 |
| 48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. | 145 | 56.0 | 94 | 36.3 | 16 | 6.2 | 3 | 1.2 | 1 | 0.4 | 2 |
| 49 - My teachers are good teachers. | 113 | 44.3 | 91 | 35.7 | 45 | 17.6 | 4 | 1.6 | 2 | 0.8 | 6 |
| 50 - My school building is in good condition. | 71 | 28.0 | 119 | 46.9 | 50 | 19.7 | 11 | 4.3 | 3 | 1.2 | 7 |
| 51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. | 25 | 9.7 | 49 | 19.0 | 92 | 35.7 | 47 | 18.2 | 45 | 17.4 | 3 |
| 52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. | 78 | 30.4 | 102 | 39.7 | 52 | 20.2 | 14 | 5.4 | 11 | 4.3 | 4 |
| 53 - I like going to this school. | 85 | 33.2 | 75 | 29.3 | 51 | 19.9 | 18 | 7.0 | 27 | 10.5 | 5 |
| 54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. | 168 | 65.9 | 64 | 25.1 | 18 | 7.1 | 2 | 0.8 | 3 | 1.2 | 6 |
| 55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. | 78 | 30.7 | 103 | 40.6 | 58 | 22.8 | 8 | 3.1 | 7 | 2.8 | 7 |
| 56 - I would attend a different school if I could. | 30 | 11.8 | 22 | 8.6 | 61 | 23.9 | 48 | 18.8 | 94 | 36.9 | 6 |
| 57 - Teachers treat me with respect. | 78 | 31.6 | 104 | 42.1 | 45 | 18.2 | 11 | 4.5 | 9 | 3.6 | 14 |
| 58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. | 69 | 29.1 | 87 | 36.7 | 58 | 24.5 | 14 | 5.9 | 9 | 3.8 | 24 |
| 59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. | 117 | 46.2 | 103 | 40.7 | 27 | 10.7 | 4 | 1.6 | 2 | 0.8 | 8 |
| 60 - I am treated fairly at school. | 61 | 24.0 | 123 | 48.4 | 46 | 18.1 | 15 | 5.9 | 9 | 3.5 | 7 |
| 61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. | 141 | 54.9 | 83 | 32.3 | 25 | 9.7 | 5 | 1.9 | 3 | 1.2 | 4 |
| 62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 66 | 27.6 | 85 | 35.6 | 73 | 30.5 | 9 | 3.8 | 6 | 2.5 | 22 |
| 63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. | 65 | 25.8 | 86 | 34.1 | 66 | 26.2 | 20 | 7.9 | 15 | 6.0 | 9 |
| 64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. | 111 | 45.7 | 94 | 38.7 | 32 | 13.2 | 4 | 1.6 | 2 | 0.8 | 18 |
| 65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. | 129 | 51.2 | 89 | 35.3 | 22 | 8.7 | 8 | 3.2 | 4 | 1.6 | 9 |
| 66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. | 107 | 44.4 | 79 | 32.8 | 39 | 16.2 | 10 | 4.1 | 6 | 2.5 | 20 |
| 67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. | 131 | 53.3 | 89 | 36.2 | 22 | 8.9 | 1 | 0.4 | 3 | 1.2 | 15 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2003 |
| Tables Posted April 16, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |