| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| FT. ZUMWALT NORTH MIDDLE, FT. ZUMWALT R-II School District |
| What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl) |
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| SEC1 | Frequency | Percent |
| MALE | 479 | 49.03 |
| FEMALE | 498 | 50.97 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| What grade are you in? | ||
| SEC2 | Frequency | Percent |
| 6TH | 320 | 32.69 |
| 7TH | 358 | 36.57 |
| 8TH | 299 | 30.54 |
| 9TH | 2 | 0.20 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| SEC3 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE | 845 | 86.67 |
| BLACK | 50 | 5.13 |
| ASIAN/ORIENTAL | 14 | 1.44 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 11 | 1.13 |
| HISPANIC | 15 | 1.54 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 40 | 4.10 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| How far in school did your mother go? |
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| SEC4 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 6 | 0.62 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 31 | 3.18 |
| H.S. GRAD | 252 | 25.85 |
| POST SECONDARY | 218 | 22.36 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 326 | 33.44 |
| DON T KNOW | 142 | 14.56 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| How far in school did your father go? |
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| SEC5 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 | 3 | 0.31 |
| 2 | 37 | 3.81 |
| 3 | 264 | 27.16 |
| 4 | 168 | 17.28 |
| 5 | 301 | 30.97 |
| 6 | 199 | 20.47 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| How many days of school did you miss last month? |
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| SEC6 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 383 | 39.24 |
| 1 OR 2 DAYS | 361 | 36.99 |
| 3 OR 4 DAYS | 154 | 15.78 |
| 5 TO 10 DAYS | 61 | 6.25 |
| MORE THAN 10 DAYS | 17 | 1.74 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| How many hours of television do you usually watch each day? |
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| SEC7 | Frequency | Percent |
| ONE HR. OR LESS | 177 | 18.27 |
| TWO HRS. | 237 | 24.46 |
| THREE HRS. | 214 | 22.08 |
| FOUR HRS. | 162 | 16.72 |
| FIVE HRS. | 66 | 6.81 |
| SIX + HRS. | 113 | 11.66 |
| Frequency Missing = 10 |
| 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 | 77 | 7.90 |
| TWO YEAR SCHOOL | 80 | 8.21 |
| FOUR YEAR SCHOOL | 583 | 59.79 |
| MILITARY | 54 | 5.54 |
| OTHER | 181 | 18.56 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school? |
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| SEC9 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 259 | 26.56 |
| A & B | 271 | 27.79 |
| B | 99 | 10.15 |
| B & C | 171 | 17.54 |
| C | 52 | 5.33 |
| C & D | 76 | 7.79 |
| D | 27 | 2.77 |
| BELOW D | 20 | 2.05 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| How much time do you usually spend on homework each day? |
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| SEC10 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE ASSIGNED | 43 | 4.43 |
| DON T DO IT | 74 | 7.63 |
| 1/2 HR. OR LESS | 370 | 38.14 |
| ONE HOUR | 313 | 32.27 |
| TWO HOURS | 125 | 12.89 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 45 | 4.64 |
| Frequency Missing = 9 |
| 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 | 681 | 70.06 |
| UNDER 6 HRS. | 174 | 17.90 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 74 | 7.61 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 22 | 2.26 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 8 | 0.82 |
| 21 TO 25 HRS. | 5 | 0.51 |
| MORE THAN 25 | 8 | 0.82 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| How would you describe the quality of education available to you in this school? |
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| SEC12 | Frequency | Percent |
| EXCELLENT | 138 | 14.24 |
| GOOD | 517 | 53.35 |
| AVERAGE | 266 | 27.45 |
| BELOW AVERAGE | 19 | 1.96 |
| POOR | 29 | 2.99 |
| Frequency Missing = 10 |
| 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 | 401 | 41.13 |
| 1 TO 2 HRS. | 380 | 38.97 |
| 3 TO 5 HRS. | 133 | 13.64 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 33 | 3.38 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 15 | 1.54 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 4 | 0.41 |
| MORE THAN 20 | 9 | 0.92 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| 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 | 47 | 4.84 |
| Several Times/wk | 37 | 3.81 |
| Once a week | 31 | 3.19 |
| Once 2/wks | 58 | 5.97 |
| Infrequently | 642 | 66.12 |
| Not at all | 156 | 16.07 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| Which of the following best describes the high school program you will complete? |
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| SEC15 | Frequency | Percent |
| College prep. | 509 | 53.47 |
| Voc./ tech. | 155 | 16.28 |
| General | 288 | 30.25 |
| Frequency Missing = 27 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school. |
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| SEC16A | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 69 | 7.07 |
| Rarely | 253 | 25.92 |
| Occasionally | 381 | 39.04 |
| Regularly | 273 | 27.97 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for high school. |
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| sec16b | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 197 | 20.21 |
| Rarely | 321 | 32.92 |
| Occasionally | 361 | 37.03 |
| Regularly | 96 | 9.85 |
| 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 | 162 | 16.65 |
| Rarely | 285 | 29.29 |
| Occasionally | 313 | 32.17 |
| Regularly | 213 | 21.89 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| 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 MIDDLE, 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. | 85 | 8.7 | 441 | 45.1 | 321 | 32.8 | 92 | 9.4 | 39 | 4.0 | 1 |
| 18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. | 123 | 12.6 | 413 | 42.4 | 250 | 25.7 | 142 | 14.6 | 46 | 4.7 | 5 |
| 19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. | 171 | 17.6 | 469 | 48.3 | 249 | 25.6 | 60 | 6.2 | 22 | 2.3 | 8 |
| 20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. | 170 | 17.4 | 415 | 42.6 | 243 | 24.9 | 104 | 10.7 | 43 | 4.4 | 4 |
| 21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. | 280 | 28.7 | 453 | 46.5 | 166 | 17.0 | 53 | 5.4 | 22 | 2.3 | 5 |
| 22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. | 174 | 17.8 | 411 | 42.1 | 242 | 24.8 | 102 | 10.5 | 47 | 4.8 | 3 |
| 23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. | 245 | 25.2 | 392 | 40.4 | 224 | 23.1 | 87 | 9.0 | 23 | 2.4 | 8 |
| 24 - My teachers make learning interesting. | 90 | 9.2 | 314 | 32.3 | 324 | 33.3 | 156 | 16.0 | 89 | 9.1 | 6 |
| 25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. | 281 | 28.7 | 468 | 47.9 | 177 | 18.1 | 29 | 3.0 | 23 | 2.4 | 1 |
| 26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. | 205 | 21.1 | 398 | 41.0 | 263 | 27.1 | 65 | 6.7 | 40 | 4.1 | 8 |
| 27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. | 358 | 36.8 | 437 | 44.9 | 126 | 12.9 | 35 | 3.6 | 18 | 1.8 | 5 |
| 28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. | 116 | 11.9 | 379 | 38.9 | 300 | 30.8 | 129 | 13.2 | 50 | 5.1 | 5 |
| 29 - I feel safe at school. | 261 | 26.7 | 386 | 39.5 | 214 | 21.9 | 68 | 7.0 | 47 | 4.8 | 3 |
| 30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. | 192 | 19.7 | 368 | 37.8 | 242 | 24.8 | 102 | 10.5 | 70 | 7.2 | 5 |
| 31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. | 211 | 21.6 | 325 | 33.3 | 235 | 24.1 | 115 | 11.8 | 90 | 9.2 | 3 |
| 32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. | 155 | 15.9 | 155 | 15.9 | 331 | 34.0 | 177 | 18.2 | 155 | 15.9 | 6 |
| 33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. | 140 | 14.4 | 357 | 36.7 | 320 | 32.9 | 97 | 10.0 | 59 | 6.1 | 6 |
| 34 - I learn about other cultures in school. | 287 | 29.5 | 426 | 43.8 | 188 | 19.3 | 46 | 4.7 | 26 | 2.7 | 6 |
| 35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. | 471 | 48.5 | 362 | 37.3 | 101 | 10.4 | 20 | 2.1 | 17 | 1.8 | 8 |
| 36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. | 272 | 28.2 | 435 | 45.1 | 189 | 19.6 | 50 | 5.2 | 19 | 2.0 | 14 |
| 37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. | 149 | 15.3 | 417 | 42.9 | 272 | 28.0 | 74 | 7.6 | 59 | 6.1 | 8 |
| 38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. | 256 | 26.4 | 470 | 48.4 | 175 | 18.0 | 50 | 5.1 | 20 | 2.1 | 8 |
| 39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 76 | 7.8 | 297 | 30.6 | 376 | 38.7 | 151 | 15.5 | 72 | 7.4 | 7 |
| 40 - Our classes are often interrupted. | 184 | 18.9 | 291 | 30.0 | 289 | 29.8 | 168 | 17.3 | 39 | 4.0 | 8 |
| 41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 117 | 12.2 | 315 | 32.9 | 454 | 47.4 | 40 | 4.2 | 32 | 3.3 | 21 |
| 42 - I have fun learning. | 91 | 9.4 | 253 | 26.1 | 265 | 27.3 | 179 | 18.5 | 182 | 18.8 | 9 |
| 43 - My teachers think I can learn. | 341 | 35.1 | 418 | 43.0 | 162 | 16.7 | 28 | 2.9 | 23 | 2.4 | 7 |
| 44 - The community is proud of this school. | 121 | 12.5 | 344 | 35.5 | 375 | 38.7 | 79 | 8.1 | 51 | 5.3 | 9 |
| 45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. | 208 | 21.4 | 372 | 38.4 | 241 | 24.8 | 100 | 10.3 | 49 | 5.1 | 9 |
| 46 - Students at my school are friendly. | 90 | 9.3 | 305 | 31.5 | 345 | 35.6 | 146 | 15.1 | 83 | 8.6 | 10 |
| 47 - This school is a good place to learn. | 182 | 18.8 | 435 | 44.9 | 265 | 27.3 | 52 | 5.4 | 35 | 3.6 | 10 |
| 48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. | 441 | 45.8 | 396 | 41.2 | 92 | 9.6 | 19 | 2.0 | 14 | 1.5 | 17 |
| 49 - My teachers are good teachers. | 251 | 25.8 | 438 | 45.1 | 214 | 22.0 | 36 | 3.7 | 32 | 3.3 | 8 |
| 50 - My school building is in good condition. | 246 | 25.4 | 407 | 42.0 | 199 | 20.5 | 74 | 7.6 | 44 | 4.5 | 9 |
| 51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. | 227 | 23.4 | 238 | 24.6 | 278 | 28.7 | 122 | 12.6 | 104 | 10.7 | 10 |
| 52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. | 161 | 16.6 | 347 | 35.9 | 249 | 25.7 | 129 | 13.3 | 81 | 8.4 | 12 |
| 53 - I like going to this school. | 198 | 20.4 | 316 | 32.6 | 236 | 24.4 | 83 | 8.6 | 136 | 14.0 | 10 |
| 54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. | 549 | 56.8 | 320 | 33.1 | 71 | 7.3 | 20 | 2.1 | 7 | 0.7 | 12 |
| 55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. | 207 | 21.4 | 396 | 41.0 | 266 | 27.5 | 59 | 6.1 | 38 | 3.9 | 13 |
| 56 - I would attend a different school if I could. | 153 | 15.8 | 142 | 14.7 | 218 | 22.5 | 208 | 21.5 | 247 | 25.5 | 11 |
| 57 - Teachers treat me with respect. | 210 | 21.7 | 387 | 40.0 | 238 | 24.6 | 80 | 8.3 | 53 | 5.5 | 11 |
| 58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. | 236 | 24.4 | 391 | 40.4 | 212 | 21.9 | 90 | 9.3 | 38 | 3.9 | 12 |
| 59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. | 338 | 35.0 | 417 | 43.2 | 177 | 18.3 | 21 | 2.2 | 13 | 1.3 | 13 |
| 60 - I am treated fairly at school. | 173 | 17.9 | 420 | 43.5 | 238 | 24.6 | 90 | 9.3 | 45 | 4.7 | 13 |
| 61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. | 132 | 13.8 | 250 | 26.1 | 227 | 23.7 | 168 | 17.6 | 180 | 18.8 | 22 |
| 62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 96 | 10.1 | 262 | 27.7 | 387 | 40.9 | 134 | 14.2 | 67 | 7.1 | 33 |
| 63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. | 186 | 19.2 | 323 | 33.4 | 233 | 24.1 | 125 | 12.9 | 100 | 10.3 | 12 |
| 64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. | 280 | 29.0 | 404 | 41.9 | 209 | 21.7 | 42 | 4.4 | 29 | 3.0 | 15 |
| 65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. | 314 | 32.5 | 333 | 34.4 | 153 | 15.8 | 94 | 9.7 | 73 | 7.5 | 12 |
| 66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. | 194 | 20.1 | 260 | 26.9 | 245 | 25.3 | 150 | 15.5 | 118 | 12.2 | 12 |
| 67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. | 376 | 38.9 | 359 | 37.2 | 151 | 15.6 | 46 | 4.8 | 34 | 3.5 | 13 |
| Data Collected in Spring, 2005 |
| Tables Posted April 11, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |