| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| DIXON MIDDLE, DIXON R-I School District |
| What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl) |
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| SEC1 | Frequency | Percent |
| MALE | 128 | 52.24 |
| FEMALE | 117 | 47.76 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| What grade are you in? | ||
| SEC2 | Frequency | Percent |
| 6TH | 72 | 29.51 |
| 7TH | 88 | 36.07 |
| 8TH | 84 | 34.43 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| SEC3 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE | 223 | 91.39 |
| BLACK | 3 | 1.23 |
| ASIAN/ORIENTAL | 1 | 0.41 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 1 | 0.41 |
| HISPANIC | 7 | 2.87 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 9 | 3.69 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| How far in school did your mother go? |
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| SEC4 | Frequency | Percent |
| FINISHED 8TH | 9 | 3.67 |
| H.S. GRAD | 86 | 35.10 |
| POST SECONDARY | 35 | 14.29 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 62 | 25.31 |
| DON T KNOW | 53 | 21.63 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How far in school did your father go? |
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| SEC5 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 | 4 | 1.63 |
| 2 | 9 | 3.67 |
| 3 | 73 | 29.80 |
| 4 | 29 | 11.84 |
| 5 | 42 | 17.14 |
| 6 | 88 | 35.92 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How many days of school did you miss last month? |
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| SEC6 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 67 | 27.35 |
| 1 OR 2 DAYS | 92 | 37.55 |
| 3 OR 4 DAYS | 51 | 20.82 |
| 5 TO 10 DAYS | 28 | 11.43 |
| MORE THAN 10 DAYS | 7 | 2.86 |
| 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 | 69 | 28.28 |
| TWO HRS. | 54 | 22.13 |
| THREE HRS. | 52 | 21.31 |
| FOUR HRS. | 36 | 14.75 |
| FIVE HRS. | 12 | 4.92 |
| SIX + HRS. | 21 | 8.61 |
| 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 | 29 | 11.93 |
| TWO YEAR SCHOOL | 15 | 6.17 |
| FOUR YEAR SCHOOL | 127 | 52.26 |
| MILITARY | 24 | 9.88 |
| OTHER | 48 | 19.75 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school? |
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| SEC9 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 63 | 25.71 |
| A & B | 76 | 31.02 |
| B | 30 | 12.24 |
| B & C | 42 | 17.14 |
| C | 11 | 4.49 |
| C & D | 15 | 6.12 |
| D | 2 | 0.82 |
| BELOW D | 6 | 2.45 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How much time do you usually spend on homework each day? |
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| SEC10 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE ASSIGNED | 37 | 15.10 |
| DON T DO IT | 25 | 10.20 |
| 1/2 HR. OR LESS | 79 | 32.24 |
| ONE HOUR | 78 | 31.84 |
| TWO HOURS | 19 | 7.76 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 7 | 2.86 |
| 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 | 172 | 69.92 |
| UNDER 6 HRS. | 38 | 15.45 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 16 | 6.50 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 7 | 2.85 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 5 | 2.03 |
| 21 TO 25 HRS. | 2 | 0.81 |
| MORE THAN 25 | 6 | 2.44 |
| How would you describe the quality of education available to you in this school? |
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| SEC12 | Frequency | Percent |
| EXCELLENT | 44 | 18.03 |
| GOOD | 90 | 36.89 |
| AVERAGE | 79 | 32.38 |
| BELOW AVERAGE | 13 | 5.33 |
| POOR | 18 | 7.38 |
| 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 | 86 | 35.39 |
| 1 TO 2 HRS. | 73 | 30.04 |
| 3 TO 5 HRS. | 54 | 22.22 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 17 | 7.00 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 9 | 3.70 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 3 | 1.23 |
| MORE THAN 20 | 1 | 0.41 |
| 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 | 93 | 38.11 |
| Several Times/wk | 63 | 25.82 |
| Once a week | 17 | 6.97 |
| Once 2/wks | 5 | 2.05 |
| Infrequently | 46 | 18.85 |
| Not at all | 20 | 8.20 |
| 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. | 129 | 56.58 |
| Voc./ tech. | 39 | 17.11 |
| General | 60 | 26.32 |
| Frequency Missing = 18 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school. |
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| SEC16A | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 25 | 10.68 |
| Rarely | 61 | 26.07 |
| Occasionally | 85 | 36.32 |
| Regularly | 63 | 26.92 |
| Frequency Missing = 12 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for high school. |
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| sec16b | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 64 | 27.47 |
| Rarely | 69 | 29.61 |
| Occasionally | 66 | 28.33 |
| Regularly | 34 | 14.59 |
| 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 | 49 | 21.03 |
| Rarely | 56 | 24.03 |
| Occasionally | 74 | 31.76 |
| Regularly | 54 | 23.18 |
| Frequency Missing = 13 |
| Data Collected in Spring, 2001 |
| Tables Posted April 14, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| DIXON MIDDLE, DIXON 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. | 15 | 6.2 | 110 | 45.3 | 83 | 34.2 | 15 | 6.2 | 20 | 8.2 | 3 |
| 18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. | 15 | 6.2 | 91 | 37.6 | 82 | 33.9 | 33 | 13.6 | 21 | 8.7 | 4 |
| 19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. | 43 | 17.6 | 111 | 45.3 | 65 | 26.5 | 13 | 5.3 | 13 | 5.3 | 1 |
| 20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. | 32 | 13.4 | 99 | 41.4 | 59 | 24.7 | 35 | 14.6 | 14 | 5.9 | 7 |
| 21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. | 64 | 26.4 | 101 | 41.7 | 55 | 22.7 | 16 | 6.6 | 6 | 2.5 | 4 |
| 22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. | 66 | 27.4 | 95 | 39.4 | 50 | 20.7 | 21 | 8.7 | 9 | 3.7 | 5 |
| 23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. | 59 | 24.1 | 107 | 43.7 | 54 | 22.0 | 15 | 6.1 | 10 | 4.1 | 1 |
| 24 - My teachers make learning interesting. | 32 | 13.1 | 66 | 27.0 | 81 | 33.2 | 41 | 16.8 | 24 | 9.8 | 2 |
| 25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. | 41 | 16.8 | 113 | 46.3 | 59 | 24.2 | 18 | 7.4 | 13 | 5.3 | 2 |
| 26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. | 40 | 16.5 | 91 | 37.4 | 74 | 30.5 | 23 | 9.5 | 15 | 6.2 | 3 |
| 27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. | 85 | 35.0 | 85 | 35.0 | 50 | 20.6 | 13 | 5.3 | 10 | 4.1 | 3 |
| 28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. | 32 | 13.2 | 95 | 39.3 | 71 | 29.3 | 23 | 9.5 | 21 | 8.7 | 4 |
| 29 - I feel safe at school. | 42 | 17.4 | 77 | 32.0 | 72 | 29.9 | 21 | 8.7 | 29 | 12.0 | 5 |
| 30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. | 45 | 18.4 | 74 | 30.3 | 68 | 27.9 | 30 | 12.3 | 27 | 11.1 | 2 |
| 31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. | 48 | 19.8 | 83 | 34.3 | 59 | 24.4 | 31 | 12.8 | 21 | 8.7 | 4 |
| 32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. | 57 | 23.5 | 52 | 21.4 | 67 | 27.6 | 41 | 16.9 | 26 | 10.7 | 3 |
| 33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. | 36 | 14.8 | 75 | 30.9 | 76 | 31.3 | 33 | 13.6 | 23 | 9.5 | 3 |
| 34 - I learn about other cultures in school. | 41 | 17.2 | 92 | 38.5 | 65 | 27.2 | 26 | 10.9 | 15 | 6.3 | 7 |
| 35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. | 122 | 50.2 | 81 | 33.3 | 26 | 10.7 | 3 | 1.2 | 11 | 4.5 | 3 |
| 36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. | 61 | 25.1 | 103 | 42.4 | 56 | 23.0 | 10 | 4.1 | 13 | 5.3 | 3 |
| 37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. | 42 | 17.4 | 107 | 44.4 | 64 | 26.6 | 22 | 9.1 | 6 | 2.5 | 5 |
| 38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. | 43 | 17.8 | 106 | 44.0 | 61 | 25.3 | 16 | 6.6 | 15 | 6.2 | 5 |
| 39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 24 | 10.0 | 66 | 27.4 | 93 | 38.6 | 34 | 14.1 | 24 | 10.0 | 5 |
| 40 - Our classes are often interrupted. | 50 | 20.7 | 62 | 25.6 | 82 | 33.9 | 40 | 16.5 | 8 | 3.3 | 4 |
| 41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 31 | 12.9 | 75 | 31.3 | 99 | 41.3 | 24 | 10.0 | 11 | 4.6 | 6 |
| 42 - I have fun learning. | 30 | 12.3 | 72 | 29.5 | 72 | 29.5 | 27 | 11.1 | 43 | 17.6 | 2 |
| 43 - My teachers think I can learn. | 85 | 35.0 | 89 | 36.6 | 50 | 20.6 | 13 | 5.3 | 6 | 2.5 | 3 |
| 44 - The community is proud of this school. | 23 | 9.5 | 77 | 31.7 | 108 | 44.4 | 20 | 8.2 | 15 | 6.2 | 3 |
| 45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. | 46 | 19.1 | 65 | 27.0 | 70 | 29.0 | 32 | 13.3 | 28 | 11.6 | 5 |
| 46 - Students at my school are friendly. | 24 | 10.0 | 72 | 29.9 | 86 | 35.7 | 25 | 10.4 | 34 | 14.1 | 5 |
| 47 - This school is a good place to learn. | 38 | 15.7 | 82 | 33.9 | 80 | 33.1 | 20 | 8.3 | 22 | 9.1 | 4 |
| 48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. | 81 | 33.2 | 96 | 39.3 | 44 | 18.0 | 9 | 3.7 | 14 | 5.7 | 2 |
| 49 - My teachers are good teachers. | 61 | 25.0 | 95 | 38.9 | 62 | 25.4 | 11 | 4.5 | 15 | 6.1 | 2 |
| 50 - My school building is in good condition. | 35 | 14.5 | 100 | 41.3 | 62 | 25.6 | 26 | 10.7 | 19 | 7.9 | 4 |
| 51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. | 58 | 23.9 | 56 | 23.0 | 74 | 30.5 | 31 | 12.8 | 24 | 9.9 | 3 |
| 52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. | 75 | 31.0 | 100 | 41.3 | 45 | 18.6 | 14 | 5.8 | 8 | 3.3 | 4 |
| 53 - I like going to this school. | 56 | 23.0 | 74 | 30.5 | 55 | 22.6 | 22 | 9.1 | 36 | 14.8 | 3 |
| 54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. | 119 | 49.6 | 82 | 34.2 | 27 | 11.3 | 6 | 2.5 | 6 | 2.5 | 6 |
| 55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. | 38 | 15.8 | 61 | 25.4 | 84 | 35.0 | 27 | 11.3 | 30 | 12.5 | 6 |
| 56 - I would attend a different school if I could. | 55 | 22.5 | 44 | 18.0 | 57 | 23.4 | 38 | 15.6 | 50 | 20.5 | 2 |
| 57 - Teachers treat me with respect. | 43 | 17.7 | 92 | 37.9 | 71 | 29.2 | 18 | 7.4 | 19 | 7.8 | 3 |
| 58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. | 48 | 19.9 | 78 | 32.4 | 68 | 28.2 | 28 | 11.6 | 19 | 7.9 | 5 |
| 59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. | 72 | 29.5 | 106 | 43.4 | 51 | 20.9 | 7 | 2.9 | 8 | 3.3 | 2 |
| 60 - I am treated fairly at school. | 49 | 20.2 | 94 | 38.7 | 64 | 26.3 | 18 | 7.4 | 18 | 7.4 | 3 |
| 61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. | 56 | 23.1 | 72 | 29.8 | 51 | 21.1 | 27 | 11.2 | 36 | 14.9 | 4 |
| 62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 23 | 9.6 | 63 | 26.4 | 88 | 36.8 | 39 | 16.3 | 26 | 10.9 | 7 |
| 63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. | 51 | 20.9 | 72 | 29.5 | 55 | 22.5 | 29 | 11.9 | 37 | 15.2 | 2 |
| 64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. | 42 | 17.4 | 92 | 38.2 | 68 | 28.2 | 24 | 10.0 | 15 | 6.2 | 5 |
| 65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. | 61 | 25.1 | 83 | 34.2 | 56 | 23.0 | 17 | 7.0 | 26 | 10.7 | 3 |
| 66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. | 29 | 12.1 | 41 | 17.2 | 73 | 30.5 | 49 | 20.5 | 47 | 19.7 | 7 |
| 67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. | 77 | 31.8 | 87 | 36.0 | 54 | 22.3 | 11 | 4.5 | 13 | 5.4 | 4 |
| Data Collected in Spring, 2001 |
| Tables Posted April 14, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |