| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| FT. ZUMWALT NORTH HIGH, FT. ZUMWALT R-II School District |
| What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl) |
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| SEC1 | Frequency | Percent |
| MALE | 454 | 49.73 |
| FEMALE | 459 | 50.27 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| What grade are you in? | ||
| SEC2 | Frequency | Percent |
| 8TH | 1 | 0.11 |
| 9TH | 278 | 30.42 |
| 10TH | 252 | 27.57 |
| 11TH | 209 | 22.87 |
| 12TH | 174 | 19.04 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| SEC3 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE | 817 | 89.09 |
| BLACK | 29 | 3.16 |
| ASIAN/ORIENTAL | 8 | 0.87 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 7 | 0.76 |
| HISPANIC | 21 | 2.29 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 35 | 3.82 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| How far in school did your mother go? |
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| SEC4 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 8 | 0.88 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 18 | 1.98 |
| H.S. GRAD | 321 | 35.27 |
| POST SECONDARY | 231 | 25.38 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 269 | 29.56 |
| DON T KNOW | 63 | 6.92 |
| Frequency Missing = 10 |
| How far in school did your father go? |
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| SEC5 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 | 9 | 0.99 |
| 2 | 45 | 4.96 |
| 3 | 313 | 34.51 |
| 4 | 196 | 21.61 |
| 5 | 252 | 27.78 |
| 6 | 92 | 10.14 |
| Frequency Missing = 13 |
| How many days of school did you miss last month? |
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| SEC6 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 404 | 44.25 |
| 1 OR 2 DAYS | 309 | 33.84 |
| 3 OR 4 DAYS | 124 | 13.58 |
| 5 TO 10 DAYS | 54 | 5.91 |
| MORE THAN 10 DAYS | 22 | 2.41 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| How many hours of television do you usually watch each day? |
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| SEC7 | Frequency | Percent |
| ONE HR. OR LESS | 295 | 32.38 |
| TWO HRS. | 240 | 26.34 |
| THREE HRS. | 186 | 20.42 |
| FOUR HRS. | 97 | 10.65 |
| FIVE HRS. | 51 | 5.60 |
| SIX + HRS. | 42 | 4.61 |
| Frequency Missing = 9 |
| 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 | 112 | 12.21 |
| TWO YEAR SCHOOL | 150 | 16.36 |
| FOUR YEAR SCHOOL | 526 | 57.36 |
| MILITARY | 36 | 3.93 |
| OTHER | 93 | 10.14 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school? |
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| SEC9 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 229 | 24.95 |
| A & B | 232 | 25.27 |
| B | 95 | 10.35 |
| B & C | 173 | 18.85 |
| C | 73 | 7.95 |
| C & D | 81 | 8.82 |
| D | 25 | 2.72 |
| BELOW D | 10 | 1.09 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| How much time do you usually spend on homework each day? |
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| SEC10 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE ASSIGNED | 100 | 10.91 |
| DON T DO IT | 142 | 15.49 |
| 1/2 HR. OR LESS | 287 | 31.30 |
| ONE HOUR | 269 | 29.33 |
| TWO HOURS | 78 | 8.51 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 41 | 4.47 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| 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 | 518 | 56.61 |
| UNDER 6 HRS. | 38 | 4.15 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 55 | 6.01 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 70 | 7.65 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 115 | 12.57 |
| 21 TO 25 HRS. | 68 | 7.43 |
| MORE THAN 25 | 51 | 5.57 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| How would you describe the quality of education available to you in this school? |
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| SEC12 | Frequency | Percent |
| EXCELLENT | 36 | 3.94 |
| GOOD | 358 | 39.21 |
| AVERAGE | 412 | 45.13 |
| BELOW AVERAGE | 80 | 8.76 |
| POOR | 27 | 2.96 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| 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 | 354 | 38.60 |
| 1 TO 2 HRS. | 153 | 16.68 |
| 3 TO 5 HRS. | 110 | 12.00 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 122 | 13.30 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 115 | 12.54 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 40 | 4.36 |
| MORE THAN 20 | 23 | 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 | 184 | 20.07 |
| Several Times/wk | 62 | 6.76 |
| Once a week | 95 | 10.36 |
| Once 2/wks | 103 | 11.23 |
| Infrequently | 399 | 43.51 |
| Not at all | 74 | 8.07 |
| 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. | 481 | 53.15 |
| Voc./ tech. | 139 | 15.36 |
| General | 285 | 31.49 |
| Frequency Missing = 15 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school. |
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| SEC16A | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 85 | 9.26 |
| Rarely | 210 | 22.88 |
| Occasionally | 370 | 40.31 |
| Regularly | 253 | 27.56 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for high school. |
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| sec16b | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 76 | 8.30 |
| Rarely | 226 | 24.67 |
| Occasionally | 386 | 42.14 |
| Regularly | 228 | 24.89 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school. |
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| SEC16C | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 55 | 6.08 |
| Rarely | 158 | 17.46 |
| Occasionally | 347 | 38.34 |
| Regularly | 345 | 38.12 |
| Frequency Missing = 15 |
| Data Collected in Spring, 2005 |
| Tables Posted April 11, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| FT. ZUMWALT NORTH HIGH, FT. ZUMWALT 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. | 59 | 6.4 | 298 | 32.5 | 388 | 42.3 | 120 | 13.1 | 53 | 5.8 | 2 |
| 18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. | 89 | 9.7 | 414 | 45.1 | 259 | 28.2 | 121 | 13.2 | 34 | 3.7 | 3 |
| 19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. | 55 | 6.0 | 326 | 35.5 | 354 | 38.5 | 142 | 15.5 | 42 | 4.6 | 1 |
| 20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. | 90 | 9.9 | 358 | 39.2 | 299 | 32.7 | 128 | 14.0 | 38 | 4.2 | 7 |
| 21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. | 99 | 10.8 | 424 | 46.3 | 268 | 29.3 | 92 | 10.0 | 33 | 3.6 | 4 |
| 22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. | 88 | 9.6 | 320 | 34.9 | 284 | 30.9 | 166 | 18.1 | 60 | 6.5 | 2 |
| 23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. | 85 | 9.3 | 330 | 35.9 | 263 | 28.6 | 186 | 20.3 | 54 | 5.9 | 2 |
| 24 - My teachers make learning interesting. | 44 | 4.8 | 201 | 21.9 | 392 | 42.8 | 193 | 21.1 | 86 | 9.4 | 4 |
| 25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. | 130 | 14.2 | 448 | 48.8 | 247 | 26.9 | 64 | 7.0 | 29 | 3.2 | 2 |
| 26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. | 130 | 14.2 | 383 | 41.9 | 297 | 32.5 | 66 | 7.2 | 38 | 4.2 | 6 |
| 27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. | 209 | 22.9 | 425 | 46.5 | 197 | 21.6 | 55 | 6.0 | 27 | 3.0 | 7 |
| 28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. | 69 | 7.6 | 301 | 33.0 | 349 | 38.2 | 146 | 16.0 | 48 | 5.3 | 7 |
| 29 - I feel safe at school. | 208 | 22.8 | 415 | 45.5 | 222 | 24.3 | 33 | 3.6 | 34 | 3.7 | 8 |
| 30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. | 99 | 10.8 | 359 | 39.3 | 276 | 30.2 | 109 | 11.9 | 70 | 7.7 | 7 |
| 31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. | 106 | 11.6 | 298 | 32.7 | 267 | 29.3 | 164 | 18.0 | 77 | 8.4 | 8 |
| 32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. | 357 | 39.1 | 290 | 31.8 | 197 | 21.6 | 51 | 5.6 | 18 | 2.0 | 7 |
| 33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. | 77 | 8.4 | 263 | 28.8 | 372 | 40.7 | 135 | 14.8 | 66 | 7.2 | 7 |
| 34 - I learn about other cultures in school. | 88 | 9.6 | 373 | 40.9 | 293 | 32.1 | 110 | 12.0 | 49 | 5.4 | 7 |
| 35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. | 237 | 26.0 | 394 | 43.2 | 194 | 21.3 | 57 | 6.3 | 30 | 3.3 | 8 |
| 36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. | 217 | 23.9 | 446 | 49.1 | 173 | 19.0 | 50 | 5.5 | 23 | 2.5 | 11 |
| 37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. | 86 | 9.4 | 366 | 39.9 | 308 | 33.6 | 115 | 12.5 | 43 | 4.7 | 2 |
| 38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. | 139 | 15.2 | 440 | 48.1 | 251 | 27.5 | 63 | 6.9 | 21 | 2.3 | 6 |
| 39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 41 | 4.5 | 245 | 26.7 | 372 | 40.6 | 186 | 20.3 | 72 | 7.9 | 4 |
| 40 - Our classes are often interrupted. | 123 | 13.4 | 279 | 30.4 | 335 | 36.5 | 157 | 17.1 | 23 | 2.5 | 3 |
| 41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 54 | 5.9 | 253 | 27.6 | 509 | 55.6 | 66 | 7.2 | 34 | 3.7 | 4 |
| 42 - I have fun learning. | 57 | 6.2 | 214 | 23.3 | 336 | 36.6 | 173 | 18.9 | 137 | 14.9 | 3 |
| 43 - My teachers think I can learn. | 203 | 22.1 | 474 | 51.7 | 182 | 19.8 | 29 | 3.2 | 29 | 3.2 | 3 |
| 44 - The community is proud of this school. | 85 | 9.3 | 273 | 29.8 | 375 | 40.9 | 126 | 13.7 | 58 | 6.3 | 3 |
| 45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. | 61 | 6.7 | 274 | 30.0 | 327 | 35.8 | 156 | 17.1 | 96 | 10.5 | 6 |
| 46 - Students at my school are friendly. | 72 | 7.9 | 303 | 33.0 | 325 | 35.4 | 139 | 15.2 | 78 | 8.5 | 3 |
| 47 - This school is a good place to learn. | 68 | 7.4 | 357 | 39.1 | 344 | 37.6 | 94 | 10.3 | 51 | 5.6 | 6 |
| 48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. | 201 | 22.1 | 464 | 51.1 | 182 | 20.0 | 38 | 4.2 | 23 | 2.5 | 12 |
| 49 - My teachers are good teachers. | 118 | 12.9 | 387 | 42.3 | 318 | 34.8 | 63 | 6.9 | 29 | 3.2 | 5 |
| 50 - My school building is in good condition. | 41 | 4.5 | 304 | 33.3 | 278 | 30.5 | 184 | 20.2 | 105 | 11.5 | 8 |
| 51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. | 253 | 27.6 | 333 | 36.4 | 233 | 25.4 | 73 | 8.0 | 24 | 2.6 | 4 |
| 52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. | 210 | 22.9 | 440 | 48.0 | 159 | 17.4 | 78 | 8.5 | 29 | 3.2 | 4 |
| 53 - I like going to this school. | 127 | 13.9 | 301 | 32.9 | 252 | 27.5 | 108 | 11.8 | 128 | 14.0 | 4 |
| 54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. | 443 | 48.4 | 344 | 37.6 | 103 | 11.2 | 14 | 1.5 | 12 | 1.3 | 4 |
| 55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. | 136 | 14.8 | 384 | 41.9 | 291 | 31.8 | 59 | 6.4 | 46 | 5.0 | 4 |
| 56 - I would attend a different school if I could. | 189 | 20.7 | 151 | 16.5 | 213 | 23.3 | 211 | 23.1 | 151 | 16.5 | 5 |
| 57 - Teachers treat me with respect. | 141 | 15.5 | 354 | 38.9 | 281 | 30.8 | 85 | 9.3 | 50 | 5.5 | 9 |
| 58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. | 147 | 16.1 | 385 | 42.3 | 247 | 27.1 | 80 | 8.8 | 52 | 5.7 | 9 |
| 59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. | 200 | 21.9 | 416 | 45.6 | 237 | 26.0 | 44 | 4.8 | 15 | 1.6 | 8 |
| 60 - I am treated fairly at school. | 110 | 12.0 | 412 | 45.1 | 258 | 28.3 | 88 | 9.6 | 45 | 4.9 | 7 |
| 61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. | 175 | 19.3 | 313 | 34.6 | 191 | 21.1 | 137 | 15.1 | 89 | 9.8 | 15 |
| 62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 42 | 4.7 | 221 | 24.6 | 416 | 46.3 | 153 | 17.0 | 67 | 7.5 | 21 |
| 63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. | 67 | 7.3 | 273 | 29.8 | 252 | 27.5 | 174 | 19.0 | 150 | 16.4 | 4 |
| 64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. | 207 | 22.6 | 436 | 47.6 | 208 | 22.7 | 43 | 4.7 | 22 | 2.4 | 4 |
| 65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. | 183 | 20.0 | 339 | 37.0 | 219 | 23.9 | 97 | 10.6 | 77 | 8.4 | 5 |
| 66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. | 189 | 20.6 | 350 | 38.2 | 205 | 22.4 | 115 | 12.6 | 57 | 6.2 | 4 |
| 67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. | 264 | 28.9 | 390 | 42.7 | 180 | 19.7 | 57 | 6.2 | 22 | 2.4 | 7 |
| Data Collected in Spring, 2005 |
| Tables Posted April 11, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |