| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| EAST PRAIRIE JR. HIGH, EAST PRAIRIE R-II School District |
| What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl) |
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| SEC1 | Frequency | Percent |
| MALE | 87 | 51.18 |
| FEMALE | 83 | 48.82 |
| What grade are you in? | ||
| SEC2 | Frequency | Percent |
| 7TH | 88 | 52.07 |
| 8TH | 81 | 47.93 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| SEC3 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE | 143 | 85.12 |
| BLACK | 12 | 7.14 |
| ASIAN/ORIENTAL | 1 | 0.60 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 4 | 2.38 |
| HISPANIC | 1 | 0.60 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 7 | 4.17 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| How far in school did your mother go? |
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| SEC4 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 4 | 2.41 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 7 | 4.22 |
| H.S. GRAD | 47 | 28.31 |
| POST SECONDARY | 20 | 12.05 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 43 | 25.90 |
| DON T KNOW | 45 | 27.11 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| How far in school did your father go? |
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| SEC5 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 | 7 | 4.17 |
| 2 | 8 | 4.76 |
| 3 | 42 | 25.00 |
| 4 | 23 | 13.69 |
| 5 | 28 | 16.67 |
| 6 | 60 | 35.71 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| How many days of school did you miss last month? |
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| SEC6 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 108 | 63.53 |
| 1 OR 2 DAYS | 40 | 23.53 |
| 3 OR 4 DAYS | 14 | 8.24 |
| 5 TO 10 DAYS | 4 | 2.35 |
| MORE THAN 10 DAYS | 4 | 2.35 |
| How many hours of television do you usually watch each day? |
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| SEC7 | Frequency | Percent |
| ONE HR. OR LESS | 39 | 22.94 |
| TWO HRS. | 37 | 21.76 |
| THREE HRS. | 37 | 21.76 |
| FOUR HRS. | 32 | 18.82 |
| FIVE HRS. | 7 | 4.12 |
| SIX + HRS. | 18 | 10.59 |
| 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 | 14 | 8.24 |
| TWO YEAR SCHOOL | 9 | 5.29 |
| FOUR YEAR SCHOOL | 101 | 59.41 |
| MILITARY | 21 | 12.35 |
| OTHER | 25 | 14.71 |
| Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school? |
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| SEC9 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 51 | 30.36 |
| A & B | 58 | 34.52 |
| B | 10 | 5.95 |
| B & C | 27 | 16.07 |
| C | 8 | 4.76 |
| C & D | 14 | 8.33 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| How much time do you usually spend on homework each day? |
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| SEC10 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE ASSIGNED | 9 | 5.29 |
| DON T DO IT | 7 | 4.12 |
| 1/2 HR. OR LESS | 57 | 33.53 |
| ONE HOUR | 70 | 41.18 |
| TWO HOURS | 21 | 12.35 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 6 | 3.53 |
| 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 | 132 | 78.11 |
| UNDER 6 HRS. | 17 | 10.06 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 9 | 5.33 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 4 | 2.37 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 4 | 2.37 |
| 21 TO 25 HRS. | 1 | 0.59 |
| MORE THAN 25 | 2 | 1.18 |
| 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 | 42 | 24.85 |
| GOOD | 68 | 40.24 |
| AVERAGE | 51 | 30.18 |
| BELOW AVERAGE | 3 | 1.78 |
| POOR | 5 | 2.96 |
| 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 | 57 | 33.73 |
| 1 TO 2 HRS. | 40 | 23.67 |
| 3 TO 5 HRS. | 21 | 12.43 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 21 | 12.43 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 21 | 12.43 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 8 | 4.73 |
| MORE THAN 20 | 1 | 0.59 |
| 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 | 21 | 12.43 |
| Several Times/wk | 8 | 4.73 |
| Once a week | 15 | 8.88 |
| Once 2/wks | 77 | 45.56 |
| Infrequently | 35 | 20.71 |
| Not at all | 13 | 7.69 |
| 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. | 93 | 56.02 |
| Voc./ tech. | 33 | 19.88 |
| General | 40 | 24.10 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school. |
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| SEC16A | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 8 | 4.85 |
| Rarely | 38 | 23.03 |
| Occasionally | 56 | 33.94 |
| Regularly | 63 | 38.18 |
| 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 | 43 | 26.06 |
| Rarely | 46 | 27.88 |
| Occasionally | 52 | 31.52 |
| Regularly | 24 | 14.55 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school. |
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| SEC16C | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 20 | 12.12 |
| Rarely | 38 | 23.03 |
| Occasionally | 60 | 36.36 |
| Regularly | 47 | 28.48 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2003 |
| Tables Posted April 16, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| EAST PRAIRIE JR. HIGH, EAST PRAIRIE R-II 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. | 30 | 17.6 | 97 | 57.1 | 34 | 20.0 | 5 | 2.9 | 4 | 2.4 | 0 |
| 18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. | 25 | 14.7 | 85 | 50.0 | 44 | 25.9 | 13 | 7.6 | 3 | 1.8 | 0 |
| 19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. | 54 | 31.8 | 78 | 45.9 | 29 | 17.1 | 7 | 4.1 | 2 | 1.2 | 0 |
| 20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. | 48 | 28.2 | 83 | 48.8 | 25 | 14.7 | 9 | 5.3 | 5 | 2.9 | 0 |
| 21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. | 72 | 42.4 | 77 | 45.3 | 18 | 10.6 | 1 | 0.6 | 2 | 1.2 | 0 |
| 22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. | 70 | 41.7 | 72 | 42.9 | 21 | 12.5 | 3 | 1.8 | 2 | 1.2 | 2 |
| 23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. | 38 | 22.4 | 78 | 45.9 | 32 | 18.8 | 18 | 10.6 | 4 | 2.4 | 0 |
| 24 - My teachers make learning interesting. | 21 | 12.4 | 57 | 33.7 | 56 | 33.1 | 23 | 13.6 | 12 | 7.1 | 1 |
| 25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. | 55 | 32.5 | 77 | 45.6 | 28 | 16.6 | 7 | 4.1 | 2 | 1.2 | 1 |
| 26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. | 41 | 24.1 | 82 | 48.2 | 33 | 19.4 | 10 | 5.9 | 4 | 2.4 | 0 |
| 27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. | 80 | 47.1 | 62 | 36.5 | 22 | 12.9 | 4 | 2.4 | 2 | 1.2 | 0 |
| 28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. | 29 | 17.1 | 74 | 43.5 | 49 | 28.8 | 10 | 5.9 | 8 | 4.7 | 0 |
| 29 - I feel safe at school. | 51 | 30.0 | 64 | 37.6 | 32 | 18.8 | 14 | 8.2 | 9 | 5.3 | 0 |
| 30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. | 33 | 19.4 | 75 | 44.1 | 39 | 22.9 | 16 | 9.4 | 7 | 4.1 | 0 |
| 31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. | 57 | 33.5 | 66 | 38.8 | 29 | 17.1 | 10 | 5.9 | 8 | 4.7 | 0 |
| 32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. | 46 | 27.4 | 36 | 21.4 | 40 | 23.8 | 29 | 17.3 | 17 | 10.1 | 2 |
| 33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. | 49 | 29.3 | 68 | 40.7 | 32 | 19.2 | 11 | 6.6 | 7 | 4.2 | 3 |
| 34 - I learn about other cultures in school. | 38 | 22.4 | 95 | 55.9 | 25 | 14.7 | 7 | 4.1 | 5 | 2.9 | 0 |
| 35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. | 106 | 62.7 | 48 | 28.4 | 10 | 5.9 | 3 | 1.8 | 2 | 1.2 | 1 |
| 36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. | 52 | 30.6 | 87 | 51.2 | 27 | 15.9 | 3 | 1.8 | 1 | 0.6 | 0 |
| 37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. | 35 | 20.6 | 79 | 46.5 | 39 | 22.9 | 14 | 8.2 | 3 | 1.8 | 0 |
| 38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. | 52 | 30.8 | 81 | 47.9 | 31 | 18.3 | 2 | 1.2 | 3 | 1.8 | 1 |
| 39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 16 | 9.5 | 51 | 30.2 | 59 | 34.9 | 26 | 15.4 | 17 | 10.1 | 1 |
| 40 - Our classes are often interrupted. | 23 | 13.6 | 40 | 23.7 | 58 | 34.3 | 37 | 21.9 | 11 | 6.5 | 1 |
| 41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 21 | 12.7 | 78 | 47.3 | 56 | 33.9 | 5 | 3.0 | 5 | 3.0 | 5 |
| 42 - I have fun learning. | 24 | 14.1 | 52 | 30.6 | 53 | 31.2 | 15 | 8.8 | 26 | 15.3 | 0 |
| 43 - My teachers think I can learn. | 79 | 46.5 | 73 | 42.9 | 14 | 8.2 | 2 | 1.2 | 2 | 1.2 | 0 |
| 44 - The community is proud of this school. | 40 | 23.5 | 69 | 40.6 | 48 | 28.2 | 10 | 5.9 | 3 | 1.8 | 0 |
| 45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. | 63 | 37.1 | 71 | 41.8 | 28 | 16.5 | 5 | 2.9 | 3 | 1.8 | 0 |
| 46 - Students at my school are friendly. | 19 | 11.2 | 64 | 37.6 | 50 | 29.4 | 26 | 15.3 | 11 | 6.5 | 0 |
| 47 - This school is a good place to learn. | 36 | 21.3 | 77 | 45.6 | 42 | 24.9 | 8 | 4.7 | 6 | 3.6 | 1 |
| 48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. | 78 | 46.2 | 75 | 44.4 | 8 | 4.7 | 5 | 3.0 | 3 | 1.8 | 1 |
| 49 - My teachers are good teachers. | 64 | 37.6 | 67 | 39.4 | 31 | 18.2 | 5 | 2.9 | 3 | 1.8 | 0 |
| 50 - My school building is in good condition. | 35 | 20.8 | 73 | 43.5 | 37 | 22.0 | 15 | 8.9 | 8 | 4.8 | 2 |
| 51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. | 44 | 26.2 | 45 | 26.8 | 45 | 26.8 | 20 | 11.9 | 14 | 8.3 | 2 |
| 52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. | 37 | 21.9 | 71 | 42.0 | 32 | 18.9 | 18 | 10.7 | 11 | 6.5 | 1 |
| 53 - I like going to this school. | 41 | 24.1 | 53 | 31.2 | 42 | 24.7 | 13 | 7.6 | 21 | 12.4 | 0 |
| 54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. | 106 | 62.7 | 51 | 30.2 | 8 | 4.7 | 2 | 1.2 | 2 | 1.2 | 1 |
| 55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. | 34 | 20.1 | 56 | 33.1 | 52 | 30.8 | 18 | 10.7 | 9 | 5.3 | 1 |
| 56 - I would attend a different school if I could. | 36 | 21.3 | 31 | 18.3 | 28 | 16.6 | 41 | 24.3 | 33 | 19.5 | 1 |
| 57 - Teachers treat me with respect. | 58 | 34.5 | 68 | 40.5 | 25 | 14.9 | 8 | 4.8 | 9 | 5.4 | 2 |
| 58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. | 51 | 30.0 | 71 | 41.8 | 31 | 18.2 | 12 | 7.1 | 5 | 2.9 | 0 |
| 59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. | 73 | 42.9 | 74 | 43.5 | 20 | 11.8 | 2 | 1.2 | 1 | 0.6 | 0 |
| 60 - I am treated fairly at school. | 36 | 21.2 | 88 | 51.8 | 28 | 16.5 | 8 | 4.7 | 10 | 5.9 | 0 |
| 61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. | 54 | 31.8 | 70 | 41.2 | 26 | 15.3 | 10 | 5.9 | 10 | 5.9 | 0 |
| 62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 30 | 17.9 | 60 | 35.7 | 51 | ||||||