| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| ALTON HIGH, ALTON R-IV School District |
| What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl) |
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| SEC1 | Frequency | Percent |
| MALE | 183 | 54.95 |
| FEMALE | 150 | 45.05 |
| What grade are you in? | ||
| SEC2 | Frequency | Percent |
| 7TH | 63 | 18.92 |
| 8TH | 47 | 14.11 |
| 9TH | 67 | 20.12 |
| 10TH | 51 | 15.32 |
| 11TH | 43 | 12.91 |
| 12TH | 62 | 18.62 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| SEC3 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE | 297 | 89.19 |
| BLACK | 2 | 0.60 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 21 | 6.31 |
| HISPANIC | 3 | 0.90 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 10 | 3.00 |
| How far in school did your mother go? |
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| SEC4 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 8 | 2.41 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 33 | 9.94 |
| H.S. GRAD | 112 | 33.73 |
| POST SECONDARY | 58 | 17.47 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 59 | 17.77 |
| DON T KNOW | 62 | 18.67 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How far in school did your father go? |
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| SEC5 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 | 3 | 0.90 |
| 2 | 36 | 10.81 |
| 3 | 124 | 37.24 |
| 4 | 42 | 12.61 |
| 5 | 42 | 12.61 |
| 6 | 86 | 25.83 |
| How many days of school did you miss last month? |
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| SEC6 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 208 | 62.46 |
| 1 OR 2 DAYS | 92 | 27.63 |
| 3 OR 4 DAYS | 17 | 5.11 |
| 5 TO 10 DAYS | 9 | 2.70 |
| MORE THAN 10 DAYS | 7 | 2.10 |
| How many hours of television do you usually watch each day? |
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| SEC7 | Frequency | Percent |
| ONE HR. OR LESS | 97 | 29.22 |
| TWO HRS. | 84 | 25.30 |
| THREE HRS. | 71 | 21.39 |
| FOUR HRS. | 37 | 11.14 |
| FIVE HRS. | 12 | 3.61 |
| SIX + HRS. | 31 | 9.34 |
| 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 | 41 | 12.35 |
| TWO YEAR SCHOOL | 56 | 16.87 |
| FOUR YEAR SCHOOL | 161 | 48.49 |
| MILITARY | 22 | 6.63 |
| OTHER | 52 | 15.66 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school? |
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| SEC9 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 94 | 28.23 |
| A & B | 119 | 35.74 |
| B | 33 | 9.91 |
| B & C | 52 | 15.62 |
| C | 14 | 4.20 |
| C & D | 17 | 5.11 |
| D | 1 | 0.30 |
| BELOW D | 3 | 0.90 |
| How much time do you usually spend on homework each day? |
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| SEC10 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE ASSIGNED | 53 | 15.92 |
| DON T DO IT | 19 | 5.71 |
| 1/2 HR. OR LESS | 78 | 23.42 |
| ONE HOUR | 116 | 34.83 |
| TWO HOURS | 45 | 13.51 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 22 | 6.61 |
| 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 | 199 | 59.76 |
| UNDER 6 HRS. | 44 | 13.21 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 35 | 10.51 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 23 | 6.91 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 11 | 3.30 |
| 21 TO 25 HRS. | 10 | 3.00 |
| MORE THAN 25 | 11 | 3.30 |
| How would you describe the quality of education available to you in this school? |
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| SEC12 | Frequency | Percent |
| EXCELLENT | 80 | 24.17 |
| GOOD | 157 | 47.43 |
| AVERAGE | 74 | 22.36 |
| BELOW AVERAGE | 12 | 3.63 |
| POOR | 8 | 2.42 |
| 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 | 116 | 34.94 |
| 1 TO 2 HRS. | 73 | 21.99 |
| 3 TO 5 HRS. | 58 | 17.47 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 41 | 12.35 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 24 | 7.23 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 12 | 3.61 |
| MORE THAN 20 | 8 | 2.41 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| 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 | 149 | 45.02 |
| Several Times/wk | 40 | 12.08 |
| Once a week | 27 | 8.16 |
| Once 2/wks | 8 | 2.42 |
| Infrequently | 65 | 19.64 |
| Not at all | 42 | 12.69 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Which of the following best describes the high school program you will complete? |
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| SEC15 | Frequency | Percent |
| College prep. | 165 | 51.40 |
| Voc./ tech. | 66 | 20.56 |
| General | 90 | 28.04 |
| Frequency Missing = 12 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school. |
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| SEC16A | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 25 | 7.65 |
| Rarely | 70 | 21.41 |
| Occasionally | 122 | 37.31 |
| Regularly | 110 | 33.64 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for high school. |
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| sec16b | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 35 | 10.84 |
| Rarely | 75 | 23.22 |
| Occasionally | 136 | 42.11 |
| Regularly | 77 | 23.84 |
| Frequency Missing = 10 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school. |
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| SEC16C | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 31 | 9.57 |
| Rarely | 57 | 17.59 |
| Occasionally | 122 | 37.65 |
| Regularly | 114 | 35.19 |
| Frequency Missing = 9 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2003 |
| Tables Posted April 16, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| ALTON HIGH, ALTON R-IV 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 | 19.5 | 180 | 54.1 | 59 | 17.7 | 26 | 7.8 | 3 | 0.9 | 0 |
| 18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. | 53 | 16.0 | 161 | 48.5 | 57 | 17.2 | 49 | 14.8 | 12 | 3.6 | 1 |
| 19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. | 93 | 28.2 | 173 | 52.4 | 40 | 12.1 | 23 | 7.0 | 1 | 0.3 | 3 |
| 20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. | 86 | 26.0 | 156 | 47.1 | 40 | 12.1 | 38 | 11.5 | 11 | 3.3 | 2 |
| 21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. | 121 | 36.3 | 173 | 52.0 | 29 | 8.7 | 9 | 2.7 | 1 | 0.3 | 0 |
| 22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. | 100 | 30.1 | 155 | 46.7 | 47 | 14.2 | 21 | 6.3 | 9 | 2.7 | 1 |
| 23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. | 90 | 27.0 | 188 | 56.5 | 35 | 10.5 | 14 | 4.2 | 6 | 1.8 | 0 |
| 24 - My teachers make learning interesting. | 49 | 14.7 | 137 | 41.1 | 72 | 21.6 | 54 | 16.2 | 21 | 6.3 | 0 |
| 25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. | 83 | 25.0 | 195 | 58.7 | 41 | 12.3 | 10 | 3.0 | 3 | 0.9 | 1 |
| 26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. | 70 | 21.0 | 165 | 49.5 | 57 | 17.1 | 33 | 9.9 | 8 | 2.4 | 0 |
| 27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. | 145 | 43.9 | 145 | 43.9 | 29 | 8.8 | 8 | 2.4 | 3 | 0.9 | 3 |
| 28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. | 78 | 23.4 | 168 | 50.5 | 53 | 15.9 | 25 | 7.5 | 9 | 2.7 | 0 |
| 29 - I feel safe at school. | 130 | 39.2 | 141 | 42.5 | 34 | 10.2 | 15 | 4.5 | 12 | 3.6 | 1 |
| 30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. | 90 | 27.1 | 148 | 44.6 | 46 | 13.9 | 24 | 7.2 | 24 | 7.2 | 1 |
| 31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. | 77 | 23.3 | 172 | 52.0 | 44 | 13.3 | 19 | 5.7 | 19 | 5.7 | 2 |
| 32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. | 88 | 26.4 | 88 | 26.4 | 72 | 21.6 | 58 | 17.4 | 27 | 8.1 | 0 |
| 33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. | 63 | 19.1 | 142 | 43.2 | 78 | 23.7 | 27 | 8.2 | 19 | 5.8 | 4 |
| 34 - I learn about other cultures in school. | 53 | 16.0 | 152 | 45.9 | 65 | 19.6 | 44 | 13.3 | 17 | 5.1 | 2 |
| 35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. | 201 | 60.4 | 107 | 32.1 | 20 | 6.0 | 4 | 1.2 | 1 | 0.3 | 0 |
| 36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. | 110 | 33.0 | 174 | 52.3 | 33 | 9.9 | 13 | 3.9 | 3 | 0.9 | 0 |
| 37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. | 73 | 22.0 | 198 | 59.6 | 34 | 10.2 | 18 | 5.4 | 9 | 2.7 | 1 |
| 38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. | 118 | 35.5 | 150 | 45.2 | 36 | 10.8 | 18 | 5.4 | 10 | 3.0 | 1 |
| 39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 61 | 18.6 | 131 | 39.9 | 64 | 19.5 | 43 | 13.1 | 29 | 8.8 | 5 |
| 40 - Our classes are often interrupted. | 37 | 11.3 | 73 | 22.3 | 73 | 22.3 | 115 | 35.2 | 29 | 8.9 | 6 |
| 41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 80 | 24.3 | 163 | 49.5 | 70 | 21.3 | 9 | 2.7 | 7 | 2.1 | 4 |
| 42 - I have fun learning. | 53 | 15.9 | 127 | 38.1 | 59 | 17.7 | 56 | 16.8 | 38 | 11.4 | 0 |
| 43 - My teachers think I can learn. | 138 | 41.7 | 159 | 48.0 | 29 | 8.8 | 2 | 0.6 | 3 | 0.9 | 2 |
| 44 - The community is proud of this school. | 115 | 34.6 | 134 | 40.4 | 57 | 17.2 | 19 | 5.7 | 7 | 2.1 | 1 |
| 45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. | 106 | 32.0 | 148 | 44.7 | 51 | 15.4 | 19 | 5.7 | 7 | 2.1 | 2 |
| 46 - Students at my school are friendly. | 56 | 17.1 | 164 | 50.0 | 58 | 17.7 | 28 | 8.5 | 22 | 6.7 | 5 |
| 47 - This school is a good place to learn. | 95 | 28.8 | 166 | 50.3 | 40 | 12.1 | 23 | 7.0 | 6 | 1.8 | 3 |
| 48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. | 149 | 45.2 | 152 | 46.1 | 19 | 5.8 | 9 | 2.7 | 1 | 0.3 | 3 |
| 49 - My teachers are good teachers. | 121 | 36.3 | 165 | 49.5 | 33 | 9.9 | 8 | 2.4 | 6 | 1.8 | 0 |
| 50 - My school building is in good condition. | 90 | 27.1 | 161 | 48.5 | 43 | 13.0 | 23 | 6.9 | 15 | 4.5 | 1 |
| 51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. | 50 | 15.1 | 48 | 14.5 | 73 | 22.1 | 92 | 27.8 | 68 | 20.5 | 2 |
| 52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. | 134 | 40.6 | 149 | 45.2 | 22 | 6.7 | 18 | 5.5 | 7 | 2.1 | 3 |
| 53 - I like going to this school. | 89 | 27.0 | 143 | 43.3 | 44 | 13.3 | 28 | 8.5 | 26 | 7.9 | 3 |
| 54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. | 189 | 56.8 | 126 | 37.8 | 15 | 4.5 | 1 | 0.3 | 2 | 0.6 | 0 |
| 55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. | 109 | 33.1 | 145 | 44.1 | 44 | 13.4 | 19 | 5.8 | 12 | 3.6 | 4 |
| 56 - I would attend a different school if I could. | 59 | 17.8 | 40 | 12.0 | 49 | 14.8 | 82 | 24.7 | 102 | 30.7 | 1 |
| 57 - Teachers treat me with respect. | 85 | 25.7 | 175 | 52.9 | 46 | 13.9 | 19 | 5.7 | 6 | 1.8 | 2 |
| 58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. | 102 | 30.7 | 155 | 46.7 | 39 | 11.7 | 20 | 6.0 | 16 | 4.8 | 1 |
| 59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. | 122 | 36.6 | 174 | 52.3 | 29 | 8.7 | 5 | 1.5 | 3 | 0.9 | 0 |
| 60 - I am treated fairly at school. | 79 | 24.0 | 180 | 54.7 | 37 | 11.2 | 20 | 6.1 | 13 | 4.0 | 4 |
| 61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. | 144 | 44.0 | 137 | 41.9 | 21 | 6.4 | 14 | 4.3 | 11 | 3.4 | 6 |
| 62 - There is a lot | |||||||||||