| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| CALIFORNIA MIDDLE, MONITEAU CO. R-I School District |
| What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl) |
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| SEC1 | Frequency | Percent |
| MALE | 135 | 49.63 |
| FEMALE | 137 | 50.37 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| What grade are you in? | ||
| SEC2 | Frequency | Percent |
| 6TH | 112 | 40.88 |
| 7TH | 74 | 27.01 |
| 8TH | 88 | 32.12 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| SEC3 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE | 226 | 83.09 |
| BLACK | 2 | 0.74 |
| ASIAN/ORIENTAL | 3 | 1.10 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 4 | 1.47 |
| HISPANIC | 32 | 11.76 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 5 | 1.84 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| How far in school did your mother go? |
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| SEC4 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 7 | 2.59 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 16 | 5.93 |
| H.S. GRAD | 65 | 24.07 |
| POST SECONDARY | 30 | 11.11 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 81 | 30.00 |
| DON T KNOW | 71 | 26.30 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| How far in school did your father go? |
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| SEC5 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 | 9 | 3.32 |
| 2 | 4 | 1.48 |
| 3 | 81 | 29.89 |
| 4 | 23 | 8.49 |
| 5 | 65 | 23.99 |
| 6 | 89 | 32.84 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| How many days of school did you miss last month? |
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| SEC6 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 168 | 61.76 |
| 1 OR 2 DAYS | 78 | 28.68 |
| 3 OR 4 DAYS | 16 | 5.88 |
| 5 TO 10 DAYS | 8 | 2.94 |
| MORE THAN 10 DAYS | 2 | 0.74 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| How many hours of television do you usually watch each day? |
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| SEC7 | Frequency | Percent |
| ONE HR. OR LESS | 74 | 27.01 |
| TWO HRS. | 70 | 25.55 |
| THREE HRS. | 65 | 23.72 |
| FOUR HRS. | 30 | 10.95 |
| FIVE HRS. | 12 | 4.38 |
| SIX + HRS. | 23 | 8.39 |
| 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 | 19 | 6.99 |
| TWO YEAR SCHOOL | 4 | 1.47 |
| FOUR YEAR SCHOOL | 180 | 66.18 |
| MILITARY | 23 | 8.46 |
| OTHER | 46 | 16.91 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school? |
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| SEC9 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 86 | 31.39 |
| A & B | 80 | 29.20 |
| B | 23 | 8.39 |
| B & C | 46 | 16.79 |
| C | 13 | 4.74 |
| C & D | 16 | 5.84 |
| D | 5 | 1.82 |
| BELOW D | 5 | 1.82 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How much time do you usually spend on homework each day? |
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| SEC10 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE ASSIGNED | 8 | 2.92 |
| DON T DO IT | 6 | 2.19 |
| 1/2 HR. OR LESS | 80 | 29.20 |
| ONE HOUR | 111 | 40.51 |
| TWO HOURS | 51 | 18.61 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 18 | 6.57 |
| 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 | 227 | 82.85 |
| UNDER 6 HRS. | 35 | 12.77 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 5 | 1.82 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 6 | 2.19 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 1 | 0.36 |
| 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 | 111 | 40.81 |
| GOOD | 103 | 37.87 |
| AVERAGE | 50 | 18.38 |
| BELOW AVERAGE | 6 | 2.21 |
| POOR | 2 | 0.74 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| 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 | 100 | 36.76 |
| 1 TO 2 HRS. | 64 | 23.53 |
| 3 TO 5 HRS. | 48 | 17.65 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 34 | 12.50 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 19 | 6.99 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 4 | 1.47 |
| MORE THAN 20 | 3 | 1.10 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| 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 | 51 | 18.61 |
| Several Times/wk | 34 | 12.41 |
| Once a week | 35 | 12.77 |
| Once 2/wks | 18 | 6.57 |
| Infrequently | 118 | 43.07 |
| Not at all | 18 | 6.57 |
| 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. | 179 | 67.55 |
| Voc./ tech. | 21 | 7.92 |
| General | 65 | 24.53 |
| Frequency Missing = 10 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school. |
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| SEC16A | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 20 | 7.46 |
| Rarely | 50 | 18.66 |
| Occasionally | 98 | 36.57 |
| Regularly | 100 | 37.31 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for high school. |
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| sec16b | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 66 | 24.81 |
| Rarely | 92 | 34.59 |
| Occasionally | 80 | 30.08 |
| Regularly | 28 | 10.53 |
| Frequency Missing = 9 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school. |
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| SEC16C | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 40 | 14.98 |
| Rarely | 66 | 24.72 |
| Occasionally | 100 | 37.45 |
| Regularly | 61 | 22.85 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| 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 MIDDLE, 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. | 65 | 23.8 | 141 | 51.6 | 57 | 20.9 | 6 | 2.2 | 4 | 1.5 | 2 |
| 18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. | 66 | 24.2 | 130 | 47.6 | 51 | 18.7 | 18 | 6.6 | 8 | 2.9 | 2 |
| 19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. | 106 | 39.1 | 114 | 42.1 | 36 | 13.3 | 11 | 4.1 | 4 | 1.5 | 4 |
| 20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. | 87 | 31.9 | 116 | 42.5 | 49 | 17.9 | 13 | 4.8 | 8 | 2.9 | 2 |
| 21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. | 128 | 47.1 | 108 | 39.7 | 26 | 9.6 | 4 | 1.5 | 6 | 2.2 | 3 |
| 22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. | 116 | 42.6 | 102 | 37.5 | 38 | 14.0 | 10 | 3.7 | 6 | 2.2 | 3 |
| 23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. | 72 | 26.4 | 129 | 47.3 | 60 | 22.0 | 10 | 3.7 | 2 | 0.7 | 2 |
| 24 - My teachers make learning interesting. | 47 | 17.2 | 111 | 40.7 | 76 | 27.8 | 20 | 7.3 | 19 | 7.0 | 2 |
| 25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. | 107 | 39.6 | 114 | 42.2 | 35 | 13.0 | 11 | 4.1 | 3 | 1.1 | 5 |
| 26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. | 93 | 34.2 | 115 | 42.3 | 45 | 16.5 | 14 | 5.1 | 5 | 1.8 | 3 |
| 27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. | 150 | 55.4 | 83 | 30.6 | 28 | 10.3 | 6 | 2.2 | 4 | 1.5 | 4 |
| 28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. | 90 | 33.1 | 116 | 42.6 | 48 | 17.6 | 7 | 2.6 | 11 | 4.0 | 3 |
| 29 - I feel safe at school. | 141 | 51.6 | 78 | 28.6 | 31 | 11.4 | 12 | 4.4 | 11 | 4.0 | 2 |
| 30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. | 108 | 39.6 | 97 | 35.5 | 47 | 17.2 | 11 | 4.0 | 10 | 3.7 | 2 |
| 31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. | 112 | 41.0 | 97 | 35.5 | 38 | 13.9 | 17 | 6.2 | 9 | 3.3 | 2 |
| 32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. | 30 | 11.0 | 43 | 15.8 | 73 | 26.8 | 66 | 24.3 | 60 | 22.1 | 3 |
| 33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. | 77 | 28.5 | 105 | 38.9 | 63 | 23.3 | 13 | 4.8 | 12 | 4.4 | 5 |
| 34 - I learn about other cultures in school. | 95 | 34.8 | 108 | 39.6 | 51 | 18.7 | 11 | 4.0 | 8 | 2.9 | 2 |
| 35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. | 175 | 64.3 | 71 | 26.1 | 18 | 6.6 | 3 | 1.1 | 5 | 1.8 | 3 |
| 36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. | 93 | 33.8 | 143 | 52.0 | 28 | 10.2 | 7 | 2.5 | 4 | 1.5 | 0 |
| 37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. | 84 | 30.7 | 130 | 47.4 | 48 | 17.5 | 7 | 2.6 | 5 | 1.8 | 1 |
| 38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. | 142 | 52.0 | 92 | 33.7 | 28 | 10.3 | 6 | 2.2 | 5 | 1.8 | 2 |
| 39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 41 | 15.1 | 111 | 40.8 | 87 | 32.0 | 20 | 7.4 | 13 | 4.8 | 3 |
| 40 - Our classes are often interrupted. | 20 | 7.4 | 63 | 23.3 | 91 | 33.7 | 75 | 27.8 | 21 | 7.8 | 5 |
| 41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 63 | 24.2 | 74 | 28.5 | 91 | 35.0 | 19 | 7.3 | 13 | 5.0 | 15 |
| 42 - I have fun learning. | 61 | 22.2 | 108 | 39.3 | 55 | 20.0 | 23 | 8.4 | 28 | 10.2 | 0 |
| 43 - My teachers think I can learn. | 149 | 54.4 | 97 | 35.4 | 21 | 7.7 | 3 | 1.1 | 4 | 1.5 | 1 |
| 44 - The community is proud of this school. | 98 | 36.2 | 115 | 42.4 | 46 | 17.0 | 7 | 2.6 | 5 | 1.8 | 4 |
| 45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. | 149 | 54.6 | 94 | 34.4 | 22 | 8.1 | 2 | 0.7 | 6 | 2.2 | 2 |
| 46 - Students at my school are friendly. | 53 | 19.5 | 117 | 43.0 | 63 | 23.2 | 24 | 8.8 | 15 | 5.5 | 3 |
| 47 - This school is a good place to learn. | 116 | 43.0 | 120 | 44.4 | 24 | 8.9 | 2 | 0.7 | 8 | 3.0 | 5 |
| 48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. | 165 | 60.7 | 86 | 31.6 | 14 | 5.1 | 3 | 1.1 | 4 | 1.5 | 3 |
| 49 - My teachers are good teachers. | 140 | 51.7 | 96 | 35.4 | 28 | 10.3 | 2 | 0.7 | 5 | 1.8 | 4 |
| 50 - My school building is in good condition. | 152 | 56.3 | 77 | 28.5 | 34 | 12.6 | 5 | 1.9 | 2 | 0.7 | 5 |
| 51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. | 33 | 12.1 | 54 | 19.9 | 90 | 33.1 | 60 | 22.1 | 35 | 12.9 | 3 |
| 52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. | 123 | 45.6 | 95 | 35.2 | 39 | 14.4 | 8 | 3.0 | 5 | 1.9 | 5 |
| 53 - I like going to this school. | 122 | 45.4 | 86 | 32.0 | 34 | 12.6 | 12 | 4.5 | 15 | 5.6 | 6 |
| 54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. | 187 | 69.5 | 67 | 24.9 | 11 | 4.1 | 2 | 0.7 | 2 | 0.7 | 6 |
| 55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. | 89 | 33.0 | 120 | 44.4 | 39 | 14.4 | 15 | 5.6 | 7 | 2.6 | 5 |
| 56 - I would attend a different school if I could. | 32 | 11.8 | 24 | 8.8 | 32 | 11.8 | 68 | 25.0 | 116 | 42.6 | 3 |
| 57 - Teachers treat me with respect. | 111 | 41.0 | 114 | 42.1 | 30 | 11.1 | 8 | 3.0 | 8 | 3.0 | 4 |
| 58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. | 79 | 29.6 | 90 | 33.7 | 58 | 21.7 | 21 | 7.9 | 19 | 7.1 | 8 |
| 59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. | 129 | 47.8 | 109 | 40.4 | 27 | 10.0 | 2 | 0.7 | 3 | 1.1 | 5 |
| 60 - I am treated fairly at school. | 88 | 32.6 | 113 | 41.9 | 47 | 17.4 | 14 | 5.2 | 8 | 3.0 | 5 |
| 61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. | 115 | 42.9 | 96 | 35.8 | 36 | 13.4 | 13 | 4.9 | 8 | 3.0 | 7 |
| 62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 69 | 25.5 | 111 | 41.0 | 69 | 25.5 | 12 | 4.4 | 10 | 3.7 | 4 |
| 63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. | 110 | 40.4 | 107 | 39.3 | 33 | 12.1 | 15 | 5.5 | 7 | 2.6 | 3 |
| 64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. | 102 | 38.2 | 103 | 38.6 | 39 | 14.6 | 13 | 4.9 | 10 | 3.7 | 8 |
| 65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. | 124 | 45.8 | 76 | 28.0 | 36 | 13.3 | 15 | 5.5 | 20 | 7.4 | 4 |
| 66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. | 41 | 15.2 | 61 | 22.7 | 96 | 35.7 | 30 | 11.2 | 41 | 15.2 | 6 |
| 67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. | 146 | 53.9 | 86 | 31.7 | 29 | 10.7 | 7 | 2.6 | 3 | 1.1 | 4 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2005 |
| Tables Posted April 13, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |