| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| LAWSON HIGH, LAWSON R-XIV School District |
| What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl) |
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| SEC1 | Frequency | Percent |
| MALE | 188 | 53.41 |
| FEMALE | 164 | 46.59 |
| What grade are you in? | ||
| SEC2 | Frequency | Percent |
| 9TH | 104 | 29.63 |
| 10TH | 108 | 30.77 |
| 11TH | 75 | 21.37 |
| 12TH | 64 | 18.23 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| SEC3 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE | 328 | 94.52 |
| BLACK | 2 | 0.58 |
| ASIAN/ORIENTAL | 2 | 0.58 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 5 | 1.44 |
| HISPANIC | 3 | 0.86 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 7 | 2.02 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| How far in school did your mother go? |
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| SEC4 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 1 | 0.29 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 15 | 4.29 |
| H.S. GRAD | 127 | 36.29 |
| POST SECONDARY | 108 | 30.86 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 74 | 21.14 |
| DON T KNOW | 25 | 7.14 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| How far in school did your father go? |
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| SEC5 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 | 2 | 0.57 |
| 2 | 16 | 4.56 |
| 3 | 139 | 39.60 |
| 4 | 82 | 23.36 |
| 5 | 81 | 23.08 |
| 6 | 31 | 8.83 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How many days of school did you miss last month? |
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| SEC6 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 182 | 51.70 |
| 1 OR 2 DAYS | 109 | 30.97 |
| 3 OR 4 DAYS | 39 | 11.08 |
| 5 TO 10 DAYS | 19 | 5.40 |
| MORE THAN 10 DAYS | 3 | 0.85 |
| How many hours of television do you usually watch each day? |
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| SEC7 | Frequency | Percent |
| ONE HR. OR LESS | 143 | 40.74 |
| TWO HRS. | 94 | 26.78 |
| THREE HRS. | 58 | 16.52 |
| FOUR HRS. | 26 | 7.41 |
| FIVE HRS. | 12 | 3.42 |
| SIX + HRS. | 18 | 5.13 |
| 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 | 52 | 14.81 |
| TWO YEAR SCHOOL | 50 | 14.25 |
| FOUR YEAR SCHOOL | 210 | 59.83 |
| MILITARY | 17 | 4.84 |
| OTHER | 22 | 6.27 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school? |
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| SEC9 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 106 | 30.20 |
| A & B | 109 | 31.05 |
| B | 41 | 11.68 |
| B & C | 63 | 17.95 |
| C | 15 | 4.27 |
| C & D | 11 | 3.13 |
| D | 4 | 1.14 |
| BELOW D | 2 | 0.57 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How much time do you usually spend on homework each day? |
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| SEC10 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE ASSIGNED | 66 | 18.86 |
| DON T DO IT | 50 | 14.29 |
| 1/2 HR. OR LESS | 131 | 37.43 |
| ONE HOUR | 73 | 20.86 |
| TWO HOURS | 24 | 6.86 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 6 | 1.71 |
| 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 | 183 | 52.14 |
| UNDER 6 HRS. | 26 | 7.41 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 22 | 6.27 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 29 | 8.26 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 42 | 11.97 |
| 21 TO 25 HRS. | 25 | 7.12 |
| MORE THAN 25 | 24 | 6.84 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How would you describe the quality of education available to you in this school? |
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| SEC12 | Frequency | Percent |
| EXCELLENT | 115 | 32.67 |
| GOOD | 183 | 51.99 |
| AVERAGE | 49 | 13.92 |
| BELOW AVERAGE | 3 | 0.85 |
| POOR | 2 | 0.57 |
| 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 | 119 | 33.90 |
| 1 TO 2 HRS. | 79 | 22.51 |
| 3 TO 5 HRS. | 41 | 11.68 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 54 | 15.38 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 40 | 11.40 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 10 | 2.85 |
| MORE THAN 20 | 8 | 2.28 |
| 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 | 112 | 32.09 |
| Several Times/wk | 80 | 22.92 |
| Once a week | 32 | 9.17 |
| Once 2/wks | 33 | 9.46 |
| Infrequently | 81 | 23.21 |
| Not at all | 11 | 3.15 |
| 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. | 207 | 61.06 |
| Voc./ tech. | 59 | 17.40 |
| General | 73 | 21.53 |
| Frequency Missing = 13 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school. |
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| SEC16A | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 15 | 4.39 |
| Rarely | 67 | 19.59 |
| Occasionally | 143 | 41.81 |
| Regularly | 117 | 34.21 |
| Frequency Missing = 10 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for high school. |
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| sec16b | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 25 | 7.29 |
| Rarely | 93 | 27.11 |
| Occasionally | 159 | 46.36 |
| Regularly | 66 | 19.24 |
| Frequency Missing = 9 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school. |
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| SEC16C | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 12 | 3.52 |
| Rarely | 54 | 15.84 |
| Occasionally | 148 | 43.40 |
| Regularly | 127 | 37.24 |
| Frequency Missing = 11 |
| Data Collected in Spring, 2002 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| LAWSON HIGH, LAWSON R-XIV 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 | 7.4 | 140 | 39.8 | 140 | 39.8 | 39 | 11.1 | 7 | 2.0 | 0 |
| 18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. | 46 | 13.1 | 175 | 50.0 | 78 | 22.3 | 41 | 11.7 | 10 | 2.9 | 2 |
| 19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. | 40 | 11.4 | 179 | 51.1 | 90 | 25.7 | 33 | 9.4 | 8 | 2.3 | 2 |
| 20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. | 41 | 11.7 | 168 | 48.0 | 104 | 29.7 | 34 | 9.7 | 3 | 0.9 | 2 |
| 21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. | 56 | 16.2 | 157 | 45.4 | 109 | 31.5 | 13 | 3.8 | 11 | 3.2 | 6 |
| 22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. | 83 | 23.7 | 160 | 45.7 | 78 | 22.3 | 25 | 7.1 | 4 | 1.1 | 2 |
| 23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. | 55 | 15.7 | 152 | 43.3 | 83 | 23.6 | 50 | 14.2 | 11 | 3.1 | 1 |
| 24 - My teachers make learning interesting. | 35 | 10.1 | 103 | 29.6 | 150 | 43.1 | 44 | 12.6 | 16 | 4.6 | 4 |
| 25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. | 62 | 17.7 | 198 | 56.4 | 75 | 21.4 | 12 | 3.4 | 4 | 1.1 | 1 |
| 26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. | 65 | 18.5 | 158 | 45.0 | 104 | 29.6 | 15 | 4.3 | 9 | 2.6 | 1 |
| 27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. | 101 | 28.7 | 159 | 45.2 | 64 | 18.2 | 18 | 5.1 | 10 | 2.8 | 0 |
| 28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. | 51 | 14.5 | 150 | 42.7 | 108 | 30.8 | 26 | 7.4 | 16 | 4.6 | 1 |
| 29 - I feel safe at school. | 132 | 37.5 | 153 | 43.5 | 56 | 15.9 | 6 | 1.7 | 5 | 1.4 | 0 |
| 30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. | 56 | 16.0 | 160 | 45.7 | 101 | 28.9 | 16 | 4.6 | 17 | 4.9 | 2 |
| 31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. | 68 | 19.5 | 121 | 34.8 | 95 | 27.3 | 51 | 14.7 | 13 | 3.7 | 4 |
| 32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. | 103 | 29.5 | 105 | 30.1 | 98 | 28.1 | 28 | 8.0 | 15 | 4.3 | 3 |
| 33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. | 35 | 10.1 | 107 | 30.8 | 152 | 43.8 | 35 | 10.1 | 18 | 5.2 | 5 |
| 34 - I learn about other cultures in school. | 17 | 4.9 | 106 | 30.6 | 150 | 43.4 | 57 | 16.5 | 16 | 4.6 | 6 |
| 35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. | 153 | 43.8 | 135 | 38.7 | 51 | 14.6 | 6 | 1.7 | 4 | 1.1 | 3 |
| 36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. | 86 | 24.6 | 190 | 54.3 | 68 | 19.4 | 5 | 1.4 | 1 | 0.3 | 2 |
| 37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. | 55 | 15.7 | 193 | 55.1 | 82 | 23.4 | 14 | 4.0 | 6 | 1.7 | 2 |
| 38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. | 69 | 19.8 | 177 | 50.9 | 84 | 24.1 | 13 | 3.7 | 5 | 1.4 | 4 |
| 39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 58 | 16.7 | 147 | 42.4 | 109 | 31.4 | 24 | 6.9 | 9 | 2.6 | 5 |
| 40 - Our classes are often interrupted. | 24 | 6.9 | 67 | 19.4 | 138 | 39.9 | 104 | 30.1 | 13 | 3.8 | 6 |
| 41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 34 | 9.9 | 117 | 34.1 | 164 | 47.8 | 18 | 5.2 | 10 | 2.9 | 9 |
| 42 - I have fun learning. | 28 | 8.0 | 98 | 28.0 | 147 | 42.0 | 49 | 14.0 | 28 | 8.0 | 2 |
| 43 - My teachers think I can learn. | 74 | 21.2 | 197 | 56.4 | 63 | 18.1 | 9 | 2.6 | 6 | 1.7 | 3 |
| 44 - The community is proud of this school. | 152 | 43.6 | 146 | 41.8 | 44 | 12.6 | 4 | 1.1 | 3 | 0.9 | 3 |
| 45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. | 73 | 21.0 | 161 | 46.3 | 86 | 24.7 | 19 | 5.5 | 9 | 2.6 | 4 |
| 46 - Students at my school are friendly. | 50 | 14.3 | 154 | 44.1 | 112 | 32.1 | 22 | 6.3 | 11 | 3.2 | 3 |
| 47 - This school is a good place to learn. | 85 | 24.4 | 179 | 51.3 | 71 | 20.3 | 7 | 2.0 | 7 | 2.0 | 3 |
| 48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. | 120 | 34.6 | 181 | 52.2 | 41 | 11.8 | 3 | 0.9 | 2 | 0.6 | 5 |
| 49 - My teachers are good teachers. | 73 | 21.0 | 167 | 48.1 | 95 | 27.4 | 10 | 2.9 | 2 | 0.6 | 5 |
| 50 - My school building is in good condition. | 173 | 49.9 | 139 | 40.1 | 30 | 8.6 | 4 | 1.2 | 1 | 0.3 | 5 |
| 51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. | 56 | 16.2 | 94 | 27.2 | 142 | 41.2 | 39 | 11.3 | 14 | 4.1 | 7 |
| 52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. | 114 | 32.7 | 167 | 47.9 | 45 | 12.9 | 14 | 4.0 | 9 | 2.6 | 3 |
| 53 - I like going to this school. | 97 | 27.8 | 128 | 36.7 | 82 | 23.5 | 22 | 6.3 | 20 | 5.7 | 3 |
| 54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. | 166 | 47.7 | 147 | 42.2 | 30 | 8.6 | 1 | 0.3 | 4 | 1.1 | 4 |
| 55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. | 136 | 39.4 | 133 | 38.6 | 61 | 17.7 | 8 | 2.3 | 7 | 2.0 | 7 |
| 56 - I would attend a different school if I could. | 35 | 10.1 | 34 | 9.9 | 69 | 20.0 | 88 | 25.5 | 119 | 34.5 | 7 |
| 57 - Teachers treat me with respect. | 49 | 14.2 | 159 | 46.2 | 108 | 31.4 | 19 | 5.5 | 9 | 2.6 | 8 |
| 58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. | 55 | 16.0 | 180 | 52.3 | 83 | 24.1 | 18 | 5.2 | 8 | 2.3 | 8 |
| 59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. | 67 | 19.4 | 189 | 54.6 | 83 | 24.0 | 5 | 1.4 | 2 | 0.6 | 6 |
| 60 - I am treated fairly at school. | 59 | 17.2 | 170 | 49.4 | 82 | 23.8 | 22 | 6.4 | 11 | 3.2 | 8 |
| 61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. | 70 | 20.3 | 167 | 48.4 | 71 | 20.6 | 27 | 7.8 | 10 | 2.9 | 7 |
| 62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 39 | 11.3 | 165 | 48.0 | 114 | 33.1 | 18 | 5.2 | 8 | 2.3 | 8 |
| 63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. | 43 | 12.5 | 156 | 45.2 | 85 | 24.6 | 34 | 9.9 | 27 | 7.8 | 7 |
| 64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. | 66 | 19.2 | 178 | 51.7 | 88 | 25.6 | 7 | 2.0 | 5 | 1.5 | 8 |
| 65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. | 45 | 13.1 | 108 | 31.4 | 87 | 25.3 | 55 | 16.0 | 49 | 14.2 | 8 |
| 66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. | 30 | 8.7 | 78 | 22.7 | 113 | 32.9 | 63 | 18.4 | 59 | 17.2 | 9 |
| 67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. | 87 | 25.1 | 176 | 50.9 | 67 | 19.4 | 8 | 2.3 | 8 | 2.3 | 6 |
| Data Collected in Spring, 2002 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |