| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| MORGAN CO. HIGH, MORGAN CO. R-II School District |
| What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl) |
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| SEC1 | Frequency | Percent |
| MALE | 212 | 53.00 |
| FEMALE | 188 | 47.00 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| What grade are you in? | ||
| SEC2 | Frequency | Percent |
| 6TH | 1 | 0.25 |
| 9TH | 126 | 31.58 |
| 10TH | 111 | 27.82 |
| 11TH | 95 | 23.81 |
| 12TH | 66 | 16.54 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| SEC3 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE | 366 | 91.96 |
| BLACK | 5 | 1.26 |
| ASIAN/ORIENTAL | 4 | 1.01 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 4 | 1.01 |
| HISPANIC | 6 | 1.51 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 13 | 3.27 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| How far in school did your mother go? |
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| SEC4 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 15 | 3.77 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 32 | 8.04 |
| H.S. GRAD | 126 | 31.66 |
| POST SECONDARY | 84 | 21.11 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 90 | 22.61 |
| DON T KNOW | 51 | 12.81 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| How far in school did your father go? |
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| SEC5 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 | 7 | 1.75 |
| 2 | 42 | 10.50 |
| 3 | 126 | 31.50 |
| 4 | 77 | 19.25 |
| 5 | 72 | 18.00 |
| 6 | 76 | 19.00 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How many days of school did you miss last month? |
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| SEC6 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 158 | 39.50 |
| 1 OR 2 DAYS | 145 | 36.25 |
| 3 OR 4 DAYS | 57 | 14.25 |
| 5 TO 10 DAYS | 25 | 6.25 |
| MORE THAN 10 DAYS | 15 | 3.75 |
| 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 | 163 | 40.95 |
| TWO HRS. | 97 | 24.37 |
| THREE HRS. | 64 | 16.08 |
| FOUR HRS. | 35 | 8.79 |
| FIVE HRS. | 14 | 3.52 |
| SIX + HRS. | 25 | 6.28 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| 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 | 90 | 22.78 |
| TWO YEAR SCHOOL | 46 | 11.65 |
| FOUR YEAR SCHOOL | 193 | 48.86 |
| MILITARY | 29 | 7.34 |
| OTHER | 37 | 9.37 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school? |
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| SEC9 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 93 | 23.48 |
| A & B | 111 | 28.03 |
| B | 48 | 12.12 |
| B & C | 70 | 17.68 |
| C | 31 | 7.83 |
| C & D | 26 | 6.57 |
| D | 4 | 1.01 |
| BELOW D | 13 | 3.28 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| How much time do you usually spend on homework each day? |
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| SEC10 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE ASSIGNED | 88 | 22.00 |
| DON T DO IT | 44 | 11.00 |
| 1/2 HR. OR LESS | 113 | 28.25 |
| ONE HOUR | 103 | 25.75 |
| TWO HOURS | 33 | 8.25 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 19 | 4.75 |
| 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 | 178 | 44.72 |
| UNDER 6 HRS. | 39 | 9.80 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 28 | 7.04 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 30 | 7.54 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 50 | 12.56 |
| 21 TO 25 HRS. | 30 | 7.54 |
| MORE THAN 25 | 43 | 10.80 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| How would you describe the quality of education available to you in this school? |
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| SEC12 | Frequency | Percent |
| EXCELLENT | 29 | 7.27 |
| GOOD | 134 | 33.58 |
| AVERAGE | 170 | 42.61 |
| BELOW AVERAGE | 28 | 7.02 |
| POOR | 38 | 9.52 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| 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 | 200 | 50.25 |
| 1 TO 2 HRS. | 48 | 12.06 |
| 3 TO 5 HRS. | 36 | 9.05 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 48 | 12.06 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 44 | 11.06 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 12 | 3.02 |
| MORE THAN 20 | 10 | 2.51 |
| 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 | 61 | 15.33 |
| Several Times/wk | 98 | 24.62 |
| Once a week | 66 | 16.58 |
| Once 2/wks | 31 | 7.79 |
| Infrequently | 103 | 25.88 |
| Not at all | 39 | 9.80 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Which of the following best describes the high school program you will complete? |
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| SEC15 | Frequency | Percent |
| College prep. | 202 | 52.06 |
| Voc./ tech. | 67 | 17.27 |
| General | 119 | 30.67 |
| Frequency Missing = 13 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school. |
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| SEC16A | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 41 | 10.41 |
| Rarely | 83 | 21.07 |
| Occasionally | 133 | 33.76 |
| Regularly | 137 | 34.77 |
| 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 | 48 | 12.37 |
| Rarely | 112 | 28.87 |
| Occasionally | 133 | 34.28 |
| Regularly | 95 | 24.48 |
| Frequency Missing = 13 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school. |
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| SEC16C | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 38 | 9.77 |
| Rarely | 64 | 16.45 |
| Occasionally | 154 | 39.59 |
| Regularly | 133 | 34.19 |
| Frequency Missing = 12 |
| Data Collected in Spring, 2001 |
| Tables Posted April 14, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| MORGAN CO. HIGH, MORGAN 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. | 26 | 6.5 | 144 | 36.1 | 150 | 37.6 | 44 | 11.0 | 35 | 8.8 | 2 |
| 18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. | 16 | 4.0 | 111 | 27.8 | 126 | 31.6 | 97 | 24.3 | 49 | 12.3 | 2 |
| 19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. | 25 | 6.3 | 157 | 39.5 | 126 | 31.7 | 64 | 16.1 | 25 | 6.3 | 4 |
| 20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. | 43 | 10.9 | 166 | 41.9 | 98 | 24.7 | 61 | 15.4 | 28 | 7.1 | 5 |
| 21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. | 59 | 14.8 | 170 | 42.6 | 107 | 26.8 | 40 | 10.0 | 23 | 5.8 | 2 |
| 22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. | 59 | 14.9 | 147 | 37.0 | 115 | 29.0 | 53 | 13.4 | 23 | 5.8 | 4 |
| 23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. | 34 | 8.6 | 161 | 40.8 | 111 | 28.1 | 54 | 13.7 | 35 | 8.9 | 6 |
| 24 - My teachers make learning interesting. | 10 | 2.5 | 88 | 22.2 | 156 | 39.3 | 79 | 19.9 | 64 | 16.1 | 4 |
| 25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. | 47 | 11.8 | 204 | 51.1 | 110 | 27.6 | 28 | 7.0 | 10 | 2.5 | 2 |
| 26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. | 56 | 14.0 | 173 | 43.1 | 120 | 29.9 | 33 | 8.2 | 19 | 4.7 | 0 |
| 27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. | 61 | 15.3 | 116 | 29.1 | 104 | 26.1 | 73 | 18.3 | 44 | 11.1 | 3 |
| 28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. | 20 | 5.1 | 98 | 24.7 | 158 | 39.9 | 71 | 17.9 | 49 | 12.4 | 5 |
| 29 - I feel safe at school. | 44 | 11.1 | 133 | 33.6 | 125 | 31.6 | 38 | 9.6 | 56 | 14.1 | 5 |
| 30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. | 38 | 9.5 | 121 | 30.3 | 137 | 34.3 | 53 | 13.3 | 51 | 12.8 | 1 |
| 31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. | 73 | 18.3 | 105 | 26.3 | 102 | 25.6 | 67 | 16.8 | 52 | 13.0 | 2 |
| 32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. | 174 | 43.6 | 109 | 27.3 | 80 | 20.1 | 19 | 4.8 | 17 | 4.3 | 2 |
| 33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. | 26 | 6.5 | 98 | 24.7 | 156 | 39.3 | 64 | 16.1 | 53 | 13.4 | 4 |
| 34 - I learn about other cultures in school. | 21 | 5.3 | 109 | 27.5 | 140 | 35.3 | 74 | 18.6 | 53 | 13.4 | 4 |
| 35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. | 121 | 30.3 | 150 | 37.5 | 87 | 21.8 | 21 | 5.3 | 21 | 5.3 | 1 |
| 36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. | 56 | 14.0 | 221 | 55.3 | 84 | 21.0 | 21 | 5.3 | 18 | 4.5 | 1 |
| 37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. | 36 | 9.0 | 179 | 44.9 | 116 | 29.1 | 43 | 10.8 | 25 | 6.3 | 2 |
| 38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. | 39 | 9.8 | 179 | 45.1 | 120 | 30.2 | 38 | 9.6 | 21 | 5.3 | 4 |
| 39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 15 | 3.8 | 92 | 23.2 | 140 | 35.4 | 83 | 21.0 | 66 | 16.7 | 5 |
| 40 - Our classes are often interrupted. | 43 | 10.8 | 90 | 22.6 | 175 | 43.9 | 72 | 18.0 | 19 | 4.8 | 2 |
| 41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 42 | 10.6 | 128 | 32.2 | 178 | 44.8 | 35 | 8.8 | 14 | 3.5 | 4 |
| 42 - I have fun learning. | 20 | 5.1 | 97 | 24.5 | 122 | 30.8 | 69 | 17.4 | 88 | 22.2 | 5 |
| 43 - My teachers think I can learn. | 82 | 20.7 | 184 | 46.5 | 96 | 24.2 | 16 | 4.0 | 18 | 4.5 | 5 |
| 44 - The community is proud of this school. | 22 | 5.5 | 100 | 25.1 | 175 | 44.0 | 54 | 13.6 | 47 | 11.8 | 3 |
| 45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. | 34 | 8.6 | 125 | 31.6 | 124 | 31.3 | 65 | 16.4 | 48 | 12.1 | 5 |
| 46 - Students at my school are friendly. | 14 | 3.5 | 100 | 25.1 | 146 | 36.6 | 81 | 20.3 | 58 | 14.5 | 2 |
| 47 - This school is a good place to learn. | 16 | 4.1 | 122 | 30.9 | 152 | 38.5 | 60 | 15.2 | 45 | 11.4 | 6 |
| 48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. | 80 | 20.3 | 198 | 50.1 | 75 | 19.0 | 28 | 7.1 | 14 | 3.5 | 6 |
| 49 - My teachers are good teachers. | 51 | 12.8 | 147 | 36.9 | 134 | 33.7 | 33 | 8.3 | 33 | 8.3 | 3 |
| 50 - My school building is in good condition. | 21 | 5.3 | 125 | 31.4 | 129 | 32.4 | 67 | 16.8 | 56 | 14.1 | 3 |
| 51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. | 116 | 29.1 | 106 | 26.6 | 116 | 29.1 | 36 | 9.0 | 25 | 6.3 | 2 |
| 52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. | 57 | 14.3 | 153 | 38.4 | 97 | 24.4 | 48 | 12.1 | 43 | 10.8 | 3 |
| 53 - I like going to this school. | 34 | 8.6 | 91 | 23.0 | 139 | 35.2 | 46 | 11.6 | 85 | 21.5 | 6 |
| 54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. | 180 | 45.2 | 144 | 36.2 | 52 | 13.1 | 13 | 3.3 | 9 | 2.3 | 3 |
| 55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. | 29 | 7.3 | 117 | 29.3 | 153 | 38.3 | 49 | 12.3 | 51 | 12.8 | 2 |
| 56 - I would attend a different school if I could. | 104 | 26.1 | 52 | 13.0 | 112 | 28.1 | 74 | 18.5 | 57 | 14.3 | 2 |
| 57 - Teachers treat me with respect. | 48 | 12.1 | 126 | 31.8 | 122 | 30.8 | 51 | 12.9 | 49 | 12.4 | 5 |
| 58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. | 42 | 10.5 | 116 | 29.0 | 127 | 31.8 | 71 | 17.8 | 44 | 11.0 | 1 |
| 59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. | 75 | 18.9 | 166 | 41.8 | 122 | 30.7 | 23 | 5.8 | 11 | 2.8 | 4 |
| 60 - I am treated fairly at school. | 37 | 9.3 | 144 | 36.3 | 125 | 31.5 | 53 | 13.4 | 38 | 9.6 | 4 |
| 61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. | 88 | 22.2 | 176 | 44.3 | 65 | 16.4 | 30 | 7.6 | 38 | 9.6 | 4 |
| 62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 18 | 4.5 | 74 | 18.6 | 181 | 45.5 | 73 | 18.3 | 52 | 13.1 | 3 |
| 63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. | 15 | 3.8 | 77 | 19.3 | 111 | 27.8 | 74 | 18.5 | 122 | 30.6 | 2 |
| 64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. | 74 | 18.7 | 173 | 43.7 | 102 | 25.8 | 24 | 6.1 | 23 | 5.8 | 5 |
| 65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. | 65 | 16.3 | 131 | 32.9 | 97 | 24.4 | 51 | 12.8 | 54 | 13.6 | 3 |
| 66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. | 61 | 15.3 | 134 | 33.7 | 109 | 27.4 | 43 | 10.8 | 51 | 12.8 | 3 |
| 67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. | 81 | 20.3 | 172 | 43.1 | 98 | 24.6 | 23 | 5.8 | 25 | 6.3 | 2 |
| Data Collected in Spring, 2001 |
| Tables Posted April 14, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |