| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| MONTGOMERY CO. MIDDLE, MONTGOMERY CO. R-II School District |
| What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl) |
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| SEC1 | Frequency | Percent |
| MALE | 165 | 52.22 |
| FEMALE | 151 | 47.78 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| What grade are you in? | ||
| SEC2 | Frequency | Percent |
| 6TH | 100 | 31.55 |
| 7TH | 105 | 33.12 |
| 8TH | 112 | 35.33 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| SEC3 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE | 279 | 88.29 |
| BLACK | 5 | 1.58 |
| ASIAN/ORIENTAL | 2 | 0.63 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 6 | 1.90 |
| HISPANIC | 12 | 3.80 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 12 | 3.80 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How far in school did your mother go? |
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| SEC4 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 1 | 0.32 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 15 | 4.78 |
| H.S. GRAD | 72 | 22.93 |
| POST SECONDARY | 44 | 14.01 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 85 | 27.07 |
| DON T KNOW | 97 | 30.89 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| How far in school did your father go? |
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| SEC5 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 | 2 | 0.63 |
| 2 | 16 | 5.06 |
| 3 | 96 | 30.38 |
| 4 | 40 | 12.66 |
| 5 | 53 | 16.77 |
| 6 | 109 | 34.49 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How many days of school did you miss last month? |
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| SEC6 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 149 | 47.00 |
| 1 OR 2 DAYS | 103 | 32.49 |
| 3 OR 4 DAYS | 43 | 13.56 |
| 5 TO 10 DAYS | 21 | 6.62 |
| MORE THAN 10 DAYS | 1 | 0.32 |
| How many hours of television do you usually watch each day? |
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| SEC7 | Frequency | Percent |
| ONE HR. OR LESS | 95 | 30.06 |
| TWO HRS. | 80 | 25.32 |
| THREE HRS. | 73 | 23.10 |
| FOUR HRS. | 23 | 7.28 |
| FIVE HRS. | 14 | 4.43 |
| SIX + HRS. | 31 | 9.81 |
| 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 | 38 | 11.99 |
| TWO YEAR SCHOOL | 28 | 8.83 |
| FOUR YEAR SCHOOL | 162 | 51.10 |
| MILITARY | 36 | 11.36 |
| OTHER | 53 | 16.72 |
| Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school? |
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| SEC9 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 62 | 19.62 |
| A & B | 103 | 32.59 |
| B | 26 | 8.23 |
| B & C | 70 | 22.15 |
| C | 16 | 5.06 |
| C & D | 31 | 9.81 |
| D | 5 | 1.58 |
| BELOW D | 3 | 0.95 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How much time do you usually spend on homework each day? |
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| SEC10 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE ASSIGNED | 15 | 4.73 |
| DON T DO IT | 5 | 1.58 |
| 1/2 HR. OR LESS | 113 | 35.65 |
| ONE HOUR | 133 | 41.96 |
| TWO HOURS | 29 | 9.15 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 22 | 6.94 |
| 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 | 240 | 76.19 |
| UNDER 6 HRS. | 45 | 14.29 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 18 | 5.71 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 2 | 0.63 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 1 | 0.32 |
| 21 TO 25 HRS. | 4 | 1.27 |
| MORE THAN 25 | 5 | 1.59 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| How would you describe the quality of education available to you in this school? |
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| SEC12 | Frequency | Percent |
| EXCELLENT | 36 | 11.39 |
| GOOD | 138 | 43.67 |
| AVERAGE | 112 | 35.44 |
| BELOW AVERAGE | 22 | 6.96 |
| POOR | 8 | 2.53 |
| 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 | 127 | 40.32 |
| 1 TO 2 HRS. | 84 | 26.67 |
| 3 TO 5 HRS. | 38 | 12.06 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 34 | 10.79 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 27 | 8.57 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 1 | 0.32 |
| MORE THAN 20 | 4 | 1.27 |
| 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 | 67 | 21.61 |
| Several Times/wk | 17 | 5.48 |
| Once a week | 25 | 8.06 |
| Once 2/wks | 30 | 9.68 |
| Infrequently | 128 | 41.29 |
| Not at all | 43 | 13.87 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| Which of the following best describes the high school program you will complete? |
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| SEC15 | Frequency | Percent |
| College prep. | 170 | 55.56 |
| Voc./ tech. | 55 | 17.97 |
| General | 81 | 26.47 |
| Frequency Missing = 11 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school. |
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| SEC16A | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 23 | 7.47 |
| Rarely | 57 | 18.51 |
| Occasionally | 103 | 33.44 |
| Regularly | 125 | 40.58 |
| Frequency Missing = 9 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for high school. |
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| sec16b | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 79 | 26.07 |
| Rarely | 102 | 33.66 |
| Occasionally | 81 | 26.73 |
| Regularly | 41 | 13.53 |
| Frequency Missing = 14 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school. |
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| SEC16C | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 64 | 20.92 |
| Rarely | 65 | 21.24 |
| Occasionally | 101 | 33.01 |
| Regularly | 76 | 24.84 |
| Frequency Missing = 11 |
| 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. MIDDLE, 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. | 22 | 7.1 | 152 | 48.9 | 105 | 33.8 | 19 | 6.1 | 13 | 4.2 | 6 |
| 18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. | 24 | 7.8 | 126 | 40.8 | 103 | 33.3 | 44 | 14.2 | 12 | 3.9 | 8 |
| 19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. | 50 | 16.0 | 133 | 42.6 | 93 | 29.8 | 33 | 10.6 | 3 | 1.0 | 5 |
| 20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. | 56 | 18.0 | 132 | 42.4 | 88 | 28.3 | 25 | 8.0 | 10 | 3.2 | 6 |
| 21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. | 77 | 24.5 | 143 | 45.5 | 77 | 24.5 | 13 | 4.1 | 4 | 1.3 | 3 |
| 22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. | 66 | 21.3 | 122 | 39.4 | 82 | 26.5 | 26 | 8.4 | 14 | 4.5 | 7 |
| 23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. | 42 | 13.8 | 125 | 41.0 | 88 | 28.9 | 38 | 12.5 | 12 | 3.9 | 12 |
| 24 - My teachers make learning interesting. | 29 | 9.3 | 76 | 24.3 | 116 | 37.1 | 62 | 19.8 | 30 | 9.6 | 4 |
| 25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. | 58 | 18.8 | 150 | 48.5 | 77 | 24.9 | 20 | 6.5 | 4 | 1.3 | 8 |
| 26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. | 50 | 16.2 | 141 | 45.8 | 90 | 29.2 | 18 | 5.8 | 9 | 2.9 | 9 |
| 27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. | 113 | 36.0 | 121 | 38.5 | 54 | 17.2 | 15 | 4.8 | 11 | 3.5 | 3 |
| 28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. | 34 | 10.8 | 123 | 39.0 | 105 | 33.3 | 31 | 9.8 | 22 | 7.0 | 2 |
| 29 - I feel safe at school. | 75 | 24.1 | 107 | 34.4 | 96 | 30.9 | 14 | 4.5 | 19 | 6.1 | 6 |
| 30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. | 58 | 19.1 | 108 | 35.5 | 95 | 31.3 | 21 | 6.9 | 22 | 7.2 | 13 |
| 31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. | 76 | 24.6 | 127 | 41.1 | 63 | 20.4 | 28 | 9.1 | 15 | 4.9 | 8 |
| 32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. | 30 | 9.8 | 37 | 12.1 | 120 | 39.3 | 67 | 22.0 | 51 | 16.7 | 12 |
| 33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. | 45 | 14.5 | 87 | 28.0 | 117 | 37.6 | 35 | 11.3 | 27 | 8.7 | 6 |
| 34 - I learn about other cultures in school. | 60 | 19.4 | 140 | 45.3 | 64 | 20.7 | 33 | 10.7 | 12 | 3.9 | 8 |
| 35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. | 169 | 54.0 | 92 | 29.4 | 38 | 12.1 | 6 | 1.9 | 8 | 2.6 | 4 |
| 36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. | 68 | 21.6 | 159 | 50.5 | 72 | 22.9 | 6 | 1.9 | 10 | 3.2 | 2 |
| 37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. | 45 | 14.4 | 148 | 47.4 | 80 | 25.6 | 29 | 9.3 | 10 | 3.2 | 5 |
| 38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. | 72 | 23.2 | 134 | 43.1 | 70 | 22.5 | 19 | 6.1 | 16 | 5.1 | 6 |
| 39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 34 | 10.8 | 109 | 34.7 | 116 | 36.9 | 29 | 9.2 | 26 | 8.3 | 3 |
| 40 - Our classes are often interrupted. | 36 | 11.6 | 76 | 24.4 | 108 | 34.7 | 71 | 22.8 | 20 | 6.4 | 6 |
| 41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 29 | 9.5 | 77 | 25.2 | 159 | 52.1 | 26 | 8.5 | 14 | 4.6 | 12 |
| 42 - I have fun learning. | 37 | 11.8 | 95 | 30.3 | 92 | 29.3 | 42 | 13.4 | 48 | 15.3 | 3 |
| 43 - My teachers think I can learn. | 98 | 32.0 | 144 | 47.1 | 48 | 15.7 | 9 | 2.9 | 7 | 2.3 | 11 |
| 44 - The community is proud of this school. | 43 | 14.0 | 107 | 34.7 | 115 | 37.3 | 27 | 8.8 | 16 | 5.2 | 9 |
| 45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. | 96 | 30.7 | 129 | 41.2 | 60 | 19.2 | 18 | 5.8 | 10 | 3.2 | 4 |
| 46 - Students at my school are friendly. | 32 | 10.2 | 125 | 39.9 | 107 | 34.2 | 26 | 8.3 | 23 | 7.3 | 4 |
| 47 - This school is a good place to learn. | 54 | 17.4 | 128 | 41.3 | 91 | 29.4 | 21 | 6.8 | 16 | 5.2 | 7 |
| 48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. | 121 | 38.9 | 145 | 46.6 | 37 | 11.9 | 7 | 2.3 | 1 | 0.3 | 6 |
| 49 - My teachers are good teachers. | 69 | 22.2 | 117 | 37.6 | 97 | 31.2 | 16 | 5.1 | 12 | 3.9 | 6 |
| 50 - My school building is in good condition. | 55 | 17.6 | 129 | 41.3 | 78 | 25.0 | 33 | 10.6 | 17 | 5.4 | 5 |
| 51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. | 38 | 12.4 | 50 | 16.3 | 95 | 31.0 | 69 | 22.5 | 54 | 17.6 | 11 |
| 52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. | 78 | 25.5 | 118 | 38.6 | 76 | 24.8 | 24 | 7.8 | 10 | 3.3 | 11 |
| 53 - I like going to this school. | 58 | 19.1 | 109 | 36.0 | 80 | 26.4 | 25 | 8.3 | 31 | 10.2 | 14 |
| 54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. | 169 | 54.9 | 99 | 32.1 | 28 | 9.1 | 7 | 2.3 | 5 | 1.6 | 9 |
| 55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. | 56 | 18.1 | 119 | 38.4 | 86 | 27.7 | 32 | 10.3 | 17 | 5.5 | 7 |
| 56 - I would attend a different school if I could. | 42 | 13.5 | 40 | 12.8 | 77 | 24.7 | 83 | 26.6 | 70 | 22.4 | 5 |
| 57 - Teachers treat me with respect. | 61 | 20.2 | 113 | 37.4 | 82 | 27.2 | 26 | 8.6 | 20 | 6.6 | 15 |
| 58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. | 56 | 18.7 | 113 | 37.7 | 92 | 30.7 | 26 | 8.7 | 13 | 4.3 | 17 |
| 59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. | 90 | 28.7 | 150 | 47.8 | 60 | 19.1 | 9 | 2.9 | 5 | 1.6 | 3 |
| 60 - I am treated fairly at school. | 65 | 21.2 | 135 | 44.0 | 64 | 20.8 | 19 | 6.2 | 24 | 7.8 | 10 |
| 61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. | 74 | 23.7 | 112 | 35.9 | 67 | ||||||