| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| CALIFORNIA HIGH, MONITEAU CO. R-I School District |
| What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl) |
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| SEC1 | Frequency | Percent |
| MALE | 168 | 44.80 |
| FEMALE | 207 | 55.20 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| What grade are you in? | ||
| SEC2 | Frequency | Percent |
| 9TH | 118 | 31.38 |
| 10TH | 100 | 26.60 |
| 11TH | 79 | 21.01 |
| 12TH | 79 | 21.01 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| SEC3 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE | 330 | 87.77 |
| BLACK | 1 | 0.27 |
| ASIAN/ORIENTAL | 2 | 0.53 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 3 | 0.80 |
| HISPANIC | 33 | 8.78 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 7 | 1.86 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| How far in school did your mother go? |
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| SEC4 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 9 | 2.39 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 28 | 7.45 |
| H.S. GRAD | 123 | 32.71 |
| POST SECONDARY | 70 | 18.62 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 84 | 22.34 |
| DON T KNOW | 62 | 16.49 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| How far in school did your father go? |
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| SEC5 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 | 14 | 3.73 |
| 2 | 29 | 7.73 |
| 3 | 119 | 31.73 |
| 4 | 48 | 12.80 |
| 5 | 75 | 20.00 |
| 6 | 90 | 24.00 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| How many days of school did you miss last month? |
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| SEC6 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 186 | 49.47 |
| 1 OR 2 DAYS | 127 | 33.78 |
| 3 OR 4 DAYS | 41 | 10.90 |
| 5 TO 10 DAYS | 19 | 5.05 |
| MORE THAN 10 DAYS | 3 | 0.80 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| How many hours of television do you usually watch each day? |
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| SEC7 | Frequency | Percent |
| ONE HR. OR LESS | 162 | 43.09 |
| TWO HRS. | 105 | 27.93 |
| THREE HRS. | 59 | 15.69 |
| FOUR HRS. | 23 | 6.12 |
| FIVE HRS. | 15 | 3.99 |
| SIX + HRS. | 12 | 3.19 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| 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 | 63 | 16.76 |
| TWO YEAR SCHOOL | 40 | 10.64 |
| FOUR YEAR SCHOOL | 206 | 54.79 |
| MILITARY | 25 | 6.65 |
| OTHER | 42 | 11.17 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school? |
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| SEC9 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 68 | 18.09 |
| A & B | 118 | 31.38 |
| B | 46 | 12.23 |
| B & C | 72 | 19.15 |
| C | 23 | 6.12 |
| C & D | 29 | 7.71 |
| D | 10 | 2.66 |
| BELOW D | 10 | 2.66 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| How much time do you usually spend on homework each day? |
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| SEC10 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE ASSIGNED | 37 | 9.81 |
| DON T DO IT | 28 | 7.43 |
| 1/2 HR. OR LESS | 83 | 22.02 |
| ONE HOUR | 130 | 34.48 |
| TWO HOURS | 67 | 17.77 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 32 | 8.49 |
| 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 | 208 | 55.17 |
| UNDER 6 HRS. | 28 | 7.43 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 23 | 6.10 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 35 | 9.28 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 34 | 9.02 |
| 21 TO 25 HRS. | 22 | 5.84 |
| MORE THAN 25 | 27 | 7.16 |
| 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 | 49 | 12.96 |
| GOOD | 195 | 51.59 |
| AVERAGE | 109 | 28.84 |
| BELOW AVERAGE | 17 | 4.50 |
| POOR | 8 | 2.12 |
| 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 | 39.42 |
| 1 TO 2 HRS. | 78 | 20.63 |
| 3 TO 5 HRS. | 56 | 14.81 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 31 | 8.20 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 35 | 9.26 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 23 | 6.08 |
| MORE THAN 20 | 6 | 1.59 |
| 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 | 141 | 37.30 |
| Several Times/wk | 35 | 9.26 |
| Once a week | 47 | 12.43 |
| Once 2/wks | 22 | 5.82 |
| Infrequently | 99 | 26.19 |
| Not at all | 34 | 8.99 |
| Which of the following best describes the high school program you will complete? |
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| SEC15 | Frequency | Percent |
| College prep. | 176 | 49.03 |
| Voc./ tech. | 56 | 15.60 |
| General | 127 | 35.38 |
| Frequency Missing = 19 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school. |
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| SEC16A | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 40 | 11.02 |
| Rarely | 69 | 19.01 |
| Occasionally | 124 | 34.16 |
| Regularly | 130 | 35.81 |
| Frequency Missing = 15 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for high school. |
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| sec16b | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 52 | 14.33 |
| Rarely | 86 | 23.69 |
| Occasionally | 136 | 37.47 |
| Regularly | 89 | 24.52 |
| 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 | 44 | 12.15 |
| Rarely | 76 | 20.99 |
| Occasionally | 116 | 32.04 |
| Regularly | 126 | 34.81 |
| Frequency Missing = 16 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2005 |
| Tables Posted April 13, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| CALIFORNIA HIGH, MONITEAU CO. R-I 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. | 42 | 11.1 | 167 | 44.3 | 123 | 32.6 | 34 | 9.0 | 11 | 2.9 | 1 |
| 18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. | 29 | 7.8 | 156 | 41.8 | 109 | 29.2 | 61 | 16.4 | 18 | 4.8 | 5 |
| 19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. | 50 | 13.3 | 173 | 46.0 | 112 | 29.8 | 30 | 8.0 | 11 | 2.9 | 2 |
| 20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. | 45 | 12.0 | 162 | 43.3 | 107 | 28.6 | 44 | 11.8 | 16 | 4.3 | 4 |
| 21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. | 81 | 21.8 | 190 | 51.1 | 78 | 21.0 | 16 | 4.3 | 7 | 1.9 | 6 |
| 22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. | 100 | 26.9 | 157 | 42.2 | 80 | 21.5 | 24 | 6.5 | 11 | 3.0 | 6 |
| 23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. | 78 | 20.7 | 181 | 48.0 | 84 | 22.3 | 26 | 6.9 | 8 | 2.1 | 1 |
| 24 - My teachers make learning interesting. | 21 | 5.6 | 100 | 26.6 | 170 | 45.2 | 64 | 17.0 | 21 | 5.6 | 2 |
| 25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. | 58 | 15.4 | 198 | 52.7 | 94 | 25.0 | 22 | 5.9 | 4 | 1.1 | 2 |
| 26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. | 57 | 15.2 | 187 | 50.0 | 96 | 25.7 | 24 | 6.4 | 10 | 2.7 | 4 |
| 27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. | 119 | 31.7 | 161 | 42.9 | 68 | 18.1 | 21 | 5.6 | 6 | 1.6 | 3 |
| 28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. | 44 | 11.7 | 152 | 40.5 | 136 | 36.3 | 29 | 7.7 | 14 | 3.7 | 3 |
| 29 - I feel safe at school. | 82 | 22.0 | 163 | 43.7 | 83 | 22.3 | 32 | 8.6 | 13 | 3.5 | 5 |
| 30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. | 64 | 17.0 | 136 | 36.2 | 115 | 30.6 | 38 | 10.1 | 23 | 6.1 | 2 |
| 31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. | 66 | 17.6 | 132 | 35.1 | 94 | 25.0 | 47 | 12.5 | 37 | 9.8 | 2 |
| 32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. | 169 | 44.9 | 105 | 27.9 | 75 | 19.9 | 16 | 4.3 | 11 | 2.9 | 2 |
| 33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. | 36 | 9.7 | 124 | 33.5 | 148 | 40.0 | 45 | 12.2 | 17 | 4.6 | 8 |
| 34 - I learn about other cultures in school. | 41 | 11.1 | 124 | 33.4 | 126 | 34.0 | 57 | 15.4 | 23 | 6.2 | 7 |
| 35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. | 133 | 35.6 | 142 | 38.0 | 70 | 18.7 | 16 | 4.3 | 13 | 3.5 | 4 |
| 36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. | 77 | 20.4 | 203 | 53.8 | 74 | 19.6 | 16 | 4.2 | 7 | 1.9 | 1 |
| 37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. | 65 | 17.3 | 190 | 50.7 | 100 | 26.7 | 16 | 4.3 | 4 | 1.1 | 3 |
| 38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. | 94 | 24.9 | 176 | 46.6 | 85 | 22.5 | 12 | 3.2 | 11 | 2.9 | 0 |
| 39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 36 | 9.5 | 118 | 31.3 | 133 | 35.3 | 52 | 13.8 | 38 | 10.1 | 1 |
| 40 - Our classes are often interrupted. | 27 | 7.3 | 61 | 16.4 | 139 | 37.4 | 128 | 34.4 | 17 | 4.6 | 6 |
| 41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 38 | 10.2 | 117 | 31.3 | 188 | 50.3 | 24 | 6.4 | 7 | 1.9 | 4 |
| 42 - I have fun learning. | 30 | 8.0 | 95 | 25.3 | 132 | 35.2 | 67 | 17.9 | 51 | 13.6 | 3 |
| 43 - My teachers think I can learn. | 100 | 26.6 | 187 | 49.7 | 75 | 19.9 | 8 | 2.1 | 6 | 1.6 | 2 |
| 44 - The community is proud of this school. | 84 | 22.3 | 148 | 39.4 | 122 | 32.4 | 13 | 3.5 | 9 | 2.4 | 2 |
| 45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. | 92 | 24.5 | 169 | 44.9 | 85 | 22.6 | 20 | 5.3 | 10 | 2.7 | 2 |
| 46 - Students at my school are friendly. | 23 | 6.2 | 134 | 35.9 | 137 | 36.7 | 47 | 12.6 | 32 | 8.6 | 5 |
| 47 - This school is a good place to learn. | 44 | 11.9 | 172 | 46.6 | 112 | 30.4 | 27 | 7.3 | 14 | 3.8 | 9 |
| 48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. | 110 | 29.6 | 203 | 54.6 | 46 | 12.4 | 7 | 1.9 | 6 | 1.6 | 6 |
| 49 - My teachers are good teachers. | 89 | 23.5 | 166 | 43.9 | 95 | 25.1 | 16 | 4.2 | 12 | 3.2 | 0 |
| 50 - My school building is in good condition. | 80 | 21.2 | 198 | 52.4 | 73 | 19.3 | 16 | 4.2 | 11 | 2.9 | 0 |
| 51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. | 89 | 23.5 | 95 | 25.1 | 134 | 35.4 | 44 | 11.6 | 16 | 4.2 | 0 |
| 52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. | 109 | 29.1 | 186 | 49.6 | 64 | 17.1 | 9 | 2.4 | 7 | 1.9 | 3 |
| 53 - I like going to this school. | 67 | 17.9 | 126 | 33.6 | 112 | 29.9 | 33 | 8.8 | 37 | 9.9 | 3 |
| 54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. | 164 | 43.7 | 155 | 41.3 | 40 | 10.7 | 6 | 1.6 | 10 | 2.7 | 3 |
| 55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. | 67 | 17.7 | 157 | 41.5 | 98 | 25.9 | 35 | 9.3 | 21 | 5.6 | 0 |
| 56 - I would attend a different school if I could. | 51 | 13.5 | 64 | 17.0 | 103 | 27.3 | 66 | 17.5 | 93 | 24.7 | 1 |
| 57 - Teachers treat me with respect. | 74 | 19.6 | 160 | 42.4 | 103 | 27.3 | 27 | 7.2 | 13 | 3.4 | 1 |
| 58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. | 67 | 17.9 | 127 | 33.9 | 109 | 29.1 | 53 | 14.1 | 19 | 5.1 | 3 |
| 59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. | 100 | 26.6 | 177 | 47.1 | 89 | 23.7 | 8 | 2.1 | 2 | 0.5 | 2 |
| 60 - I am treated fairly at school. | 53 | 14.2 | 170 | 45.5 | 108 | 28.9 | 24 | 6.4 | 19 | 5.1 | 4 |
| 61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. | 102 | 27.1 | 163 | 43.2 | 69 | 18.3 | 26 | 6.9 | 17 | 4.5 | 1 |
| 62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 27 | 7.2 | 123 | 32.7 | 158 | 42.0 | 52 | 13.8 | 16 | 4.3 | 2 |
| 63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. | 44 | 11.6 | 121 | 32.0 | 102 | 27.0 | 60 | 15.9 | 51 | 13.5 | 0 |
| 64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. | 83 | 22.0 | 172 | 45.5 | 98 | 25.9 | 14 | 3.7 | 11 | 2.9 | 0 |
| 65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. | 102 | 27.0 | 133 | 35.2 | 87 | 23.0 | 30 | 7.9 | 26 | 6.9 | 0 |
| 66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. | 55 | 14.6 | 107 | 28.4 | 120 | 31.8 | 63 | 16.7 | 32 | 8.5 | 1 |
| 67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. | 98 | 26.0 | 168 | 44.6 | 87 | 23.1 | 14 | 3.7 | 10 | 2.7 | 1 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2005 |
| Tables Posted April 13, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |