| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| TROY MIDDLE, TROY R-III School District |
| What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl) |
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| SEC1 | Frequency | Percent |
| MALE | 646 | 51.64 |
| FEMALE | 605 | 48.36 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| What grade are you in? | ||
| SEC2 | Frequency | Percent |
| 6TH | 443 | 35.36 |
| 7TH | 398 | 31.76 |
| 8TH | 411 | 32.80 |
| 9TH | 1 | 0.08 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| SEC3 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE | 1100 | 88.28 |
| BLACK | 40 | 3.21 |
| ASIAN/ORIENTAL | 5 | 0.40 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 44 | 3.53 |
| HISPANIC | 22 | 1.77 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 35 | 2.81 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| How far in school did your mother go? |
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| SEC4 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 13 | 1.04 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 59 | 4.72 |
| H.S. GRAD | 369 | 29.54 |
| POST SECONDARY | 218 | 17.45 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 291 | 23.30 |
| DON T KNOW | 299 | 23.94 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| How far in school did your father go? |
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| SEC5 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 | 15 | 1.20 |
| 2 | 59 | 4.73 |
| 3 | 374 | 29.99 |
| 4 | 181 | 14.51 |
| 5 | 242 | 19.41 |
| 6 | 376 | 30.15 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| How many days of school did you miss last month? |
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| SEC6 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 612 | 49.16 |
| 1 OR 2 DAYS | 391 | 31.41 |
| 3 OR 4 DAYS | 145 | 11.65 |
| 5 TO 10 DAYS | 71 | 5.70 |
| MORE THAN 10 DAYS | 26 | 2.09 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| How many hours of television do you usually watch each day? |
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| SEC7 | Frequency | Percent |
| ONE HR. OR LESS | 262 | 21.11 |
| TWO HRS. | 299 | 24.09 |
| THREE HRS. | 302 | 24.34 |
| FOUR HRS. | 170 | 13.70 |
| FIVE HRS. | 88 | 7.09 |
| SIX + HRS. | 120 | 9.67 |
| Frequency Missing = 12 |
| 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 | 99 | 7.95 |
| TWO YEAR SCHOOL | 104 | 8.35 |
| FOUR YEAR SCHOOL | 683 | 54.86 |
| MILITARY | 129 | 10.36 |
| OTHER | 230 | 18.47 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school? |
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| SEC9 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 321 | 25.68 |
| A & B | 367 | 29.36 |
| B | 112 | 8.96 |
| B & C | 238 | 19.04 |
| C | 57 | 4.56 |
| C & D | 101 | 8.08 |
| D | 31 | 2.48 |
| BELOW D | 23 | 1.84 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| How much time do you usually spend on homework each day? |
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| SEC10 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE ASSIGNED | 189 | 15.17 |
| DON T DO IT | 81 | 6.50 |
| 1/2 HR. OR LESS | 467 | 37.48 |
| ONE HOUR | 374 | 30.02 |
| TWO HOURS | 88 | 7.06 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 47 | 3.77 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| 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 | 931 | 74.60 |
| UNDER 6 HRS. | 182 | 14.58 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 71 | 5.69 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 29 | 2.32 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 13 | 1.04 |
| 21 TO 25 HRS. | 11 | 0.88 |
| MORE THAN 25 | 11 | 0.88 |
| 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 | 381 | 30.65 |
| GOOD | 557 | 44.81 |
| AVERAGE | 241 | 19.39 |
| BELOW AVERAGE | 38 | 3.06 |
| POOR | 26 | 2.09 |
| Frequency Missing = 10 |
| 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 | 537 | 43.03 |
| 1 TO 2 HRS. | 383 | 30.69 |
| 3 TO 5 HRS. | 171 | 13.70 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 97 | 7.77 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 34 | 2.72 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 12 | 0.96 |
| MORE THAN 20 | 14 | 1.12 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| 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 | 199 | 15.95 |
| Several Times/wk | 281 | 22.52 |
| Once a week | 178 | 14.26 |
| Once 2/wks | 99 | 7.93 |
| Infrequently | 414 | 33.17 |
| Not at all | 77 | 6.17 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| Which of the following best describes the high school program you will complete? |
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| SEC15 | Frequency | Percent |
| College prep. | 735 | 60.00 |
| Voc./ tech. | 236 | 19.27 |
| General | 254 | 20.73 |
| Frequency Missing = 28 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school. |
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| SEC16A | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 88 | 7.05 |
| Rarely | 254 | 20.35 |
| Occasionally | 491 | 39.34 |
| Regularly | 415 | 33.25 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for high school. |
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| sec16b | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 241 | 19.42 |
| Rarely | 363 | 29.25 |
| Occasionally | 399 | 32.15 |
| Regularly | 238 | 19.18 |
| Frequency Missing = 12 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school. |
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| SEC16C | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 155 | 12.51 |
| Rarely | 260 | 20.98 |
| Occasionally | 413 | 33.33 |
| Regularly | 411 | 33.17 |
| Frequency Missing = 14 |
| Data Collected in Spring, 2004 |
| Tables Posted April 16, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| TROY MIDDLE, TROY R-III 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. | 189 | 15.1 | 565 | 45.2 | 385 | 30.8 | 76 | 6.1 | 35 | 2.8 | 3 |
| 18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. | 240 | 19.2 | 594 | 47.6 | 283 | 22.7 | 89 | 7.1 | 42 | 3.4 | 5 |
| 19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. | 409 | 32.8 | 488 | 39.1 | 263 | 21.1 | 62 | 5.0 | 26 | 2.1 | 5 |
| 20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. | 361 | 29.0 | 493 | 39.6 | 271 | 21.8 | 76 | 6.1 | 43 | 3.5 | 9 |
| 21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. | 530 | 42.5 | 480 | 38.5 | 165 | 13.2 | 47 | 3.8 | 26 | 2.1 | 5 |
| 22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. | 390 | 31.3 | 423 | 33.9 | 278 | 22.3 | 95 | 7.6 | 62 | 5.0 | 5 |
| 23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. | 317 | 25.4 | 524 | 42.0 | 284 | 22.8 | 94 | 7.5 | 28 | 2.2 | 6 |
| 24 - My teachers make learning interesting. | 280 | 22.6 | 409 | 33.0 | 377 | 30.4 | 100 | 8.1 | 73 | 5.9 | 14 |
| 25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. | 404 | 32.7 | 535 | 43.3 | 232 | 18.8 | 45 | 3.6 | 20 | 1.6 | 17 |
| 26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. | 342 | 27.8 | 502 | 40.8 | 295 | 24.0 | 53 | 4.3 | 39 | 3.2 | 22 |
| 27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. | 593 | 47.7 | 466 | 37.5 | 139 | 11.2 | 28 | 2.3 | 18 | 1.4 | 9 |
| 28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. | 318 | 25.7 | 532 | 42.9 | 269 | 21.7 | 83 | 6.7 | 37 | 3.0 | 14 |
| 29 - I feel safe at school. | 525 | 42.3 | 399 | 32.2 | 208 | 16.8 | 57 | 4.6 | 51 | 4.1 | 13 |
| 30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. | 357 | 28.8 | 485 | 39.1 | 261 | 21.0 | 77 | 6.2 | 60 | 4.8 | 13 |
| 31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. | 405 | 32.8 | 448 | 36.3 | 231 | 18.7 | 83 | 6.7 | 66 | 5.4 | 20 |
| 32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. | 149 | 12.1 | 197 | 15.9 | 389 | 31.5 | 277 | 22.4 | 224 | 18.1 | 17 |
| 33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. | 335 | 27.2 | 428 | 34.8 | 311 | 25.3 | 79 | 6.4 | 78 | 6.3 | 22 |
| 34 - I learn about other cultures in school. | 375 | 30.4 | 456 | 37.0 | 269 | 21.8 | 80 | 6.5 | 54 | 4.4 | 19 |
| 35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. | 760 | 61.4 | 331 | 26.7 | 106 | 8.6 | 21 | 1.7 | 20 | 1.6 | 15 |
| 36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. | 456 | 37.2 | 511 | 41.7 | 203 | 16.6 | 34 | 2.8 | 22 | 1.8 | 27 |
| 37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. | 340 | 27.4 | 558 | 45.0 | 279 | 22.5 | 30 | 2.4 | 32 | 2.6 | 14 |
| 38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. | 516 | 41.8 | 461 | 37.3 | 196 | 15.9 | 29 | 2.3 | 33 | 2.7 | 18 |
| 39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 219 | 17.6 | 439 | 35.3 | 414 | 33.3 | 107 | 8.6 | 63 | 5.1 | 11 |
| 40 - Our classes are often interrupted. | 181 | 14.6 | 323 | 26.0 | 449 | 36.2 | 227 | 18.3 | 60 | 4.8 | 13 |
| 41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 249 | 20.3 | 430 | 35.0 | 466 | 37.9 | 43 | 3.5 | 40 | 3.3 | 25 |
| 42 - I have fun learning. | 293 | 23.6 | 388 | 31.3 | 324 | 26.1 | 104 | 8.4 | 132 | 10.6 | 12 |
| 43 - My teachers think I can learn. | 643 | 51.9 | 423 | 34.2 | 132 | 10.7 | 20 | 1.6 | 20 | 1.6 | 15 |
| 44 - The community is proud of this school. | 427 | 34.5 | 464 | 37.4 | 276 | 22.3 | 37 | 3.0 | 35 | 2.8 | 14 |
| 45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. | 413 | 33.5 | 448 | 36.3 | 255 | 20.7 | 67 | 5.4 | 50 | 4.1 | 20 |
| 46 - Students at my school are friendly. | 210 | 17.0 | 437 | 35.4 | 408 | 33.1 | 106 | 8.6 | 73 | 5.9 | 19 |
| 47 - This school is a good place to learn. | 445 | 36.3 | 492 | 40.1 | 204 | 16.6 | 46 | 3.8 | 39 | 3.2 | 27 |
| 48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. | 723 | 58.6 | 362 | 29.4 | 113 | 9.2 | 18 | 1.5 | 17 | 1.4 | 20 |
| 49 - My teachers are good teachers. | 579 | 46.5 | 456 | 36.6 | 143 | 11.5 | 27 | 2.2 | 41 | 3.3 | 7 |
| 50 - My school building is in good condition. | 416 | 33.6 | 498 | 40.3 | 206 | 16.7 | 69 | 5.6 | 48 | 3.9 | 16 |
| 51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. | 193 | 15.6 | 205 | 16.6 | 366 | 29.6 | 241 | 19.5 | 233 | 18.8 | 15 |
| 52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. | 410 | 33.1 | 409 | 33.0 | 280 | 22.6 | 97 | 7.8 | 44 | 3.5 | 13 |
| 53 - I like going to this school. | 438 | 35.3 | 384 | 30.9 | 228 | 18.4 | 83 | 6.7 | 109 | 8.8 | 11 |
| 54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. | 830 | 66.7 | 309 | 24.8 | 81 | 6.5 | 12 | 1.0 | 12 | 1.0 | 9 |
| 55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. | 436 | 35.2 | 454 | 36.7 | 252 | 20.4 | 43 | 3.5 | 53 | 4.3 | 15 |
| 56 - I would attend a different school if I could. | 177 | 14.3 | 126 | 10.2 | 273 | 22.0 | 277 | 22.4 | 386 | 31.2 | 14 |
| 57 - Teachers treat me with respect. | 455 | 36.5 | 432 | 34.7 | 238 | 19.1 | 59 | 4.7 | 61 | 4.9 | 8 |
| 58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. | 332 | 26.9 | 419 | 34.0 | 302 | 24.5 | 106 | 8.6 | 73 | 5.9 | 21 |
| 59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. | 614 | 49.6 | 454 | 36.7 | 130 | 10.5 | 24 | 1.9 | 15 | 1.2 | 16 |
| 60 - I am treated fairly at school. | 415 | 33.6 | 450 | 36.4 | 247 | 20.0 | 66 | 5.3 | 57 | 4.6 | 18 |
| 61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. | 639 | 52.0 | 399 | 32.4 | 137 | 11.1 | 29 | 2.4 | 26 | 2.1 | 23 |
| 62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 299 | 24.3 | 424 | 34.5 | 378 | 30.8 | 66 | 5.4 | 62 | 5.0 | 24 |
| 63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. | 365 | 29.4 | 432 | 34.8 | 274 | 22.1 | 78 | 6.3 | 93 | 7.5 | 11 |
| 64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. | 540 | 43.6 | 456 | 36.8 | 187 | 15.1 | 19 | 1.5 | 36 | 2.9 | 15 |
| 65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. | 531 | 42.8 | 327 | 26.3 | 220 | 17.7 | 62 | 5.0 | 102 | 8.2 | 11 |
| 66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. | 279 | 22.7 | 296 | 24.0 | 390 | 31.7 | 119 | 9.7 | 147 | 11.9 | 22 |
| 67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. | 554 | 45.1 | 394 | 32.1 | 214 | 17.4 | 35 | 2.9 | 31 | 2.5 | 25 |
| Data Collected in Spring, 2004 |
| Tables Posted April 16, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |