| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| MONTGOMERY CO. HIGH, MONTGOMERY CO. R-II School District |
| What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl) |
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| SEC1 | Frequency | Percent |
| MALE | 193 | 49.36 |
| FEMALE | 198 | 50.64 |
| What grade are you in? | ||
| SEC2 | Frequency | Percent |
| 9TH | 116 | 29.74 |
| 10TH | 99 | 25.38 |
| 11TH | 93 | 23.85 |
| 12TH | 82 | 21.03 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| SEC3 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE | 367 | 94.34 |
| BLACK | 6 | 1.54 |
| ASIAN/ORIENTAL | 1 | 0.26 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 2 | 0.51 |
| HISPANIC | 2 | 0.51 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 11 | 2.83 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| How far in school did your mother go? |
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| SEC4 | Frequency | Percent |
| FINISHED 8TH | 42 | 10.80 |
| H.S. GRAD | 132 | 33.93 |
| POST SECONDARY | 74 | 19.02 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 78 | 20.05 |
| DON T KNOW | 63 | 16.20 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| How far in school did your father go? |
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| SEC5 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 | 6 | 1.54 |
| 2 | 39 | 10.03 |
| 3 | 134 | 34.45 |
| 4 | 69 | 17.74 |
| 5 | 69 | 17.74 |
| 6 | 72 | 18.51 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| How many days of school did you miss last month? |
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| SEC6 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 180 | 46.15 |
| 1 OR 2 DAYS | 148 | 37.95 |
| 3 OR 4 DAYS | 37 | 9.49 |
| 5 TO 10 DAYS | 22 | 5.64 |
| MORE THAN 10 DAYS | 3 | 0.77 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How many hours of television do you usually watch each day? |
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| SEC7 | Frequency | Percent |
| ONE HR. OR LESS | 143 | 36.76 |
| TWO HRS. | 95 | 24.42 |
| THREE HRS. | 67 | 17.22 |
| FOUR HRS. | 43 | 11.05 |
| FIVE HRS. | 20 | 5.14 |
| SIX + HRS. | 21 | 5.40 |
| 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 | 47 | 12.11 |
| TWO YEAR SCHOOL | 94 | 24.23 |
| FOUR YEAR SCHOOL | 198 | 51.03 |
| MILITARY | 26 | 6.70 |
| OTHER | 23 | 5.93 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school? |
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| SEC9 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 100 | 25.64 |
| A & B | 107 | 27.44 |
| B | 51 | 13.08 |
| B & C | 84 | 21.54 |
| C | 16 | 4.10 |
| C & D | 24 | 6.15 |
| D | 1 | 0.26 |
| BELOW D | 7 | 1.79 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How much time do you usually spend on homework each day? |
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| SEC10 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE ASSIGNED | 34 | 8.74 |
| DON T DO IT | 30 | 7.71 |
| 1/2 HR. OR LESS | 127 | 32.65 |
| ONE HOUR | 119 | 30.59 |
| TWO HOURS | 52 | 13.37 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 27 | 6.94 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| 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 | 181 | 46.29 |
| UNDER 6 HRS. | 31 | 7.93 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 39 | 9.97 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 35 | 8.95 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 54 | 13.81 |
| 21 TO 25 HRS. | 24 | 6.14 |
| MORE THAN 25 | 27 | 6.91 |
| How would you describe the quality of education available to you in this school? |
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| SEC12 | Frequency | Percent |
| EXCELLENT | 18 | 4.62 |
| GOOD | 136 | 34.87 |
| AVERAGE | 205 | 52.56 |
| BELOW AVERAGE | 22 | 5.64 |
| POOR | 9 | 2.31 |
| 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 | 140 | 35.99 |
| 1 TO 2 HRS. | 87 | 22.37 |
| 3 TO 5 HRS. | 50 | 12.85 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 34 | 8.74 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 20 | 5.14 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 35 | 9.00 |
| MORE THAN 20 | 23 | 5.91 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| 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 | 36.06 |
| Several Times/wk | 39 | 9.97 |
| Once a week | 57 | 14.58 |
| Once 2/wks | 36 | 9.21 |
| Infrequently | 102 | 26.09 |
| Not at all | 16 | 4.09 |
| Which of the following best describes the high school program you will complete? |
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| SEC15 | Frequency | Percent |
| College prep. | 203 | 54.13 |
| Voc./ tech. | 70 | 18.67 |
| General | 102 | 27.20 |
| Frequency Missing = 16 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school. |
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| SEC16A | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 25 | 6.63 |
| Rarely | 92 | 24.40 |
| Occasionally | 137 | 36.34 |
| Regularly | 123 | 32.63 |
| Frequency Missing = 14 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for high school. |
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| sec16b | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 35 | 9.31 |
| Rarely | 97 | 25.80 |
| Occasionally | 158 | 42.02 |
| Regularly | 86 | 22.87 |
| 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 | 28 | 7.45 |
| Rarely | 69 | 18.35 |
| Occasionally | 143 | 38.03 |
| Regularly | 136 | 36.17 |
| Frequency Missing = 15 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2002 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| MONTGOMERY CO. HIGH, MONTGOMERY CO. 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. | 25 | 6.5 | 156 | 40.3 | 155 | 40.1 | 42 | 10.9 | 9 | 2.3 | 4 |
| 18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. | 18 | 4.6 | 140 | 36.1 | 125 | 32.2 | 78 | 20.1 | 27 | 7.0 | 3 |
| 19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. | 12 | 3.1 | 164 | 42.4 | 141 | 36.4 | 62 | 16.0 | 8 | 2.1 | 4 |
| 20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. | 22 | 5.7 | 167 | 43.4 | 120 | 31.2 | 52 | 13.5 | 24 | 6.2 | 6 |
| 21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. | 41 | 10.7 | 201 | 52.5 | 106 | 27.7 | 30 | 7.8 | 5 | 1.3 | 8 |
| 22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. | 40 | 10.3 | 167 | 43.0 | 118 | 30.4 | 49 | 12.6 | 14 | 3.6 | 3 |
| 23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. | 34 | 8.8 | 144 | 37.1 | 124 | 32.0 | 67 | 17.3 | 19 | 4.9 | 3 |
| 24 - My teachers make learning interesting. | 17 | 4.4 | 67 | 17.2 | 178 | 45.8 | 96 | 24.7 | 31 | 8.0 | 2 |
| 25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. | 30 | 7.8 | 228 | 58.9 | 107 | 27.6 | 16 | 4.1 | 6 | 1.6 | 4 |
| 26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. | 38 | 9.8 | 212 | 54.5 | 112 | 28.8 | 15 | 3.9 | 12 | 3.1 | 2 |
| 27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. | 67 | 17.2 | 172 | 44.2 | 102 | 26.2 | 28 | 7.2 | 20 | 5.1 | 2 |
| 28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. | 19 | 4.9 | 145 | 37.2 | 157 | 40.3 | 52 | 13.3 | 17 | 4.4 | 1 |
| 29 - I feel safe at school. | 66 | 16.9 | 172 | 44.1 | 103 | 26.4 | 32 | 8.2 | 17 | 4.4 | 1 |
| 30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. | 40 | 10.4 | 132 | 34.3 | 150 | 39.0 | 45 | 11.7 | 18 | 4.7 | 6 |
| 31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. | 42 | 10.9 | 158 | 41.0 | 105 | 27.3 | 59 | 15.3 | 21 | 5.5 | 6 |
| 32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. | 138 | 35.7 | 123 | 31.8 | 92 | 23.8 | 21 | 5.4 | 13 | 3.4 | 4 |
| 33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. | 19 | 4.9 | 111 | 28.8 | 177 | 45.9 | 60 | 15.5 | 19 | 4.9 | 5 |
| 34 - I learn about other cultures in school. | 16 | 4.1 | 126 | 32.6 | 166 | 43.0 | 60 | 15.5 | 18 | 4.7 | 5 |
| 35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. | 118 | 30.4 | 173 | 44.6 | 80 | 20.6 | 10 | 2.6 | 7 | 1.8 | 3 |
| 36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. | 52 | 13.4 | 202 | 51.9 | 106 | 27.2 | 22 | 5.7 | 7 | 1.8 | 2 |
| 37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. | 40 | 10.3 | 183 | 46.9 | 126 | 32.3 | 28 | 7.2 | 13 | 3.3 | 1 |
| 38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. | 32 | 8.2 | 186 | 47.7 | 125 | 32.1 | 38 | 9.7 | 9 | 2.3 | 1 |
| 39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 19 | 4.9 | 117 | 30.2 | 149 | 38.4 | 78 | 20.1 | 25 | 6.4 | 3 |
| 40 - Our classes are often interrupted. | 36 | 9.3 | 113 | 29.0 | 169 | 43.4 | 56 | 14.4 | 15 | 3.9 | 2 |
| 41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 34 | 8.9 | 118 | 31.0 | 206 | 54.1 | 20 | 5.2 | 3 | 0.8 | 10 |
| 42 - I have fun learning. | 18 | 4.6 | 91 | 23.3 | 141 | 36.2 | 82 | 21.0 | 58 | 14.9 | 1 |
| 43 - My teachers think I can learn. | 66 | 17.0 | 200 | 51.5 | 97 | 25.0 | 14 | 3.6 | 11 | 2.8 | 3 |
| 44 - The community is proud of this school. | 22 | 5.7 | 118 | 30.5 | 168 | 43.4 | 49 | 12.7 | 30 | 7.8 | 4 |
| 45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. | 45 | 11.6 | 146 | 37.7 | 139 | 35.9 | 41 | 10.6 | 16 | 4.1 | 4 |
| 46 - Students at my school are friendly. | 16 | 4.1 | 141 | 36.2 | 160 | 41.0 | 55 | 14.1 | 18 | 4.6 | 1 |
| 47 - This school is a good place to learn. | 17 | 4.4 | 133 | 34.4 | 184 | 47.5 | 40 | 10.3 | 13 | 3.4 | 4 |
| 48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. | 63 | 16.2 | 212 | 54.5 | 92 | 23.7 | 16 | 4.1 | 6 | 1.5 | 2 |
| 49 - My teachers are good teachers. | 32 | 8.2 | 191 | 49.1 | 134 | 34.4 | 23 | 5.9 | 9 | 2.3 | 2 |
| 50 - My school building is in good condition. | 10 | 2.6 | 67 | 17.3 | 112 | 28.9 | 102 | 26.4 | 96 | 24.8 | 4 |
| 51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. | 92 | 23.9 | 114 | 29.6 | 130 | 33.8 | 37 | 9.6 | 12 | 3.1 | 6 |
| 52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. | 70 | 18.1 | 199 | 51.4 | 70 | 18.1 | 38 | 9.8 | 10 | 2.6 | 4 |
| 53 - I like going to this school. | 24 | 6.2 | 131 | 33.9 | 135 | 34.9 | 55 | 14.2 | 42 | 10.9 | 4 |
| 54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. | 130 | 33.9 | 185 | 48.3 | 58 | 15.1 | 6 | 1.6 | 4 | 1.0 | 8 |
| 55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. | 28 | 7.2 | 147 | 38.0 | 136 | 35.1 | 46 | 11.9 | 30 | 7.8 | 4 |
| 56 - I would attend a different school if I could. | 74 | 19.2 | 72 | 18.7 | 121 | 31.4 | 69 | 17.9 | 49 | 12.7 | 6 |
| 57 - Teachers treat me with respect. | 29 | 7.5 | 157 | 40.5 | 144 | 37.1 | 45 | 11.6 | 13 | 3.4 | 3 |
| 58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. | 32 | 8.4 | 169 | 44.2 | 122 | 31.9 | 45 | 11.8 | 14 | 3.7 | 9 |
| 59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. | 53 | 13.7 | 204 | 52.7 | 112 | 28.9 | 9 | 2.3 | 9 | 2.3 | 4 |
| 60 - I am treated fairly at school. | 30 | 7.8 | 164 | 42.5 | 132 | 34.2 | 42 | 10.9 | 18 | 4.7 | 5 |
| 61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. | 44 | 11.3 | 168 | 43.3 | 100 | 25.8 | 57 | 14.7 | 19 | 4.9 | 3 |
| 62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 13 | 3.4 | 91 | 23.6 | 203 | 52.6 | 59 | 15.3 | 20 | 5.2 | 5 |
| 63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. | 25 | 6.4 | 124 | 32.0 | 150 | 38.7 | 55 | 14.2 | 34 | 8.8 | 3 |
| 64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. | 66 | 17.1 | 204 | 52.7 | 96 | 24.8 | 14 | 3.6 | 7 | 1.8 | 4 |
| 65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. | 26 | 6.7 | 112 | 28.8 | 116 | 29.8 | 58 | 14.9 | 77 | 19.8 | 2 |
| 66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. | 41 | 10.6 | 129 | 33.3 | 133 | 34.4 | 50 | 12.9 | 34 | 8.8 | 4 |
| 67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. | 63 | 16.4 | 182 | 47.3 | 103 | 26.8 | 26 | 6.8 | 11 | 2.9 | 6 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2002 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |