| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| DR. BERNARD J. DUBRAY MIDDLE, FT. ZUMWALT R-II School District |
| What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl) |
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| SEC1 | Frequency | Percent |
| MALE | 448 | 49.56 |
| FEMALE | 456 | 50.44 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| What grade are you in? | ||
| SEC2 | Frequency | Percent |
| 6TH | 288 | 31.86 |
| 7TH | 323 | 35.73 |
| 8TH | 293 | 32.41 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| SEC3 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE | 771 | 85.29 |
| BLACK | 33 | 3.65 |
| ASIAN/ORIENTAL | 12 | 1.33 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 11 | 1.22 |
| HISPANIC | 22 | 2.43 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 55 | 6.08 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How far in school did your mother go? |
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| SEC4 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 4 | 0.44 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 29 | 3.21 |
| H.S. GRAD | 189 | 20.91 |
| POST SECONDARY | 187 | 20.69 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 308 | 34.07 |
| DON T KNOW | 187 | 20.69 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How far in school did your father go? |
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| SEC5 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 | 4 | 0.44 |
| 2 | 28 | 3.10 |
| 3 | 182 | 20.13 |
| 4 | 147 | 16.26 |
| 5 | 294 | 32.52 |
| 6 | 249 | 27.54 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How many days of school did you miss last month? |
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| SEC6 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 399 | 44.09 |
| 1 OR 2 DAYS | 282 | 31.16 |
| 3 OR 4 DAYS | 147 | 16.24 |
| 5 TO 10 DAYS | 60 | 6.63 |
| MORE THAN 10 DAYS | 17 | 1.88 |
| How many hours of television do you usually watch each day? |
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| SEC7 | Frequency | Percent |
| ONE HR. OR LESS | 148 | 16.39 |
| TWO HRS. | 213 | 23.59 |
| THREE HRS. | 189 | 20.93 |
| FOUR HRS. | 136 | 15.06 |
| FIVE HRS. | 87 | 9.63 |
| SIX + HRS. | 130 | 14.40 |
| 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 | 34 | 3.76 |
| TWO YEAR SCHOOL | 61 | 6.75 |
| FOUR YEAR SCHOOL | 622 | 68.81 |
| MILITARY | 52 | 5.75 |
| OTHER | 135 | 14.93 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school? |
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| SEC9 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 297 | 32.82 |
| A & B | 280 | 30.94 |
| B | 79 | 8.73 |
| B & C | 130 | 14.36 |
| C | 34 | 3.76 |
| C & D | 56 | 6.19 |
| D | 11 | 1.22 |
| BELOW D | 18 | 1.99 |
| How much time do you usually spend on homework each day? |
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| SEC10 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE ASSIGNED | 60 | 6.64 |
| DON T DO IT | 76 | 8.41 |
| 1/2 HR. OR LESS | 321 | 35.51 |
| ONE HOUR | 278 | 30.75 |
| TWO HOURS | 128 | 14.16 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 41 | 4.54 |
| 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 | 628 | 69.47 |
| UNDER 6 HRS. | 187 | 20.69 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 48 | 5.31 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 20 | 2.21 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 11 | 1.22 |
| 21 TO 25 HRS. | 2 | 0.22 |
| MORE THAN 25 | 8 | 0.88 |
| 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 | 238 | 26.33 |
| GOOD | 420 | 46.46 |
| AVERAGE | 195 | 21.57 |
| BELOW AVERAGE | 23 | 2.54 |
| POOR | 28 | 3.10 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| 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 | 326 | 36.02 |
| 1 TO 2 HRS. | 365 | 40.33 |
| 3 TO 5 HRS. | 169 | 18.67 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 35 | 3.87 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 4 | 0.44 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 2 | 0.22 |
| MORE THAN 20 | 4 | 0.44 |
| 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 | 39 | 4.31 |
| Several Times/wk | 29 | 3.20 |
| Once a week | 56 | 6.19 |
| Once 2/wks | 124 | 13.70 |
| Infrequently | 642 | 70.94 |
| Not at all | 15 | 1.66 |
| Which of the following best describes the high school program you will complete? |
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| SEC15 | Frequency | Percent |
| College prep. | 600 | 67.04 |
| Voc./ tech. | 127 | 14.19 |
| General | 168 | 18.77 |
| Frequency Missing = 10 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school. |
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| SEC16A | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 59 | 6.53 |
| Rarely | 216 | 23.92 |
| Occasionally | 363 | 40.20 |
| Regularly | 265 | 29.35 |
| 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 | 196 | 21.71 |
| Rarely | 311 | 34.44 |
| Occasionally | 286 | 31.67 |
| Regularly | 110 | 12.18 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school. |
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| SEC16C | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 134 | 14.86 |
| Rarely | 253 | 28.05 |
| Occasionally | 303 | 33.59 |
| Regularly | 212 | 23.50 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Data Collected in Spring, 2005 |
| Tables Posted April 11, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| DR. BERNARD J. DUBRAY 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. | 90 | 10.0 | 384 | 42.5 | 332 | 36.7 | 69 | 7.6 | 29 | 3.2 | 1 |
| 18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. | 121 | 13.4 | 370 | 40.9 | 256 | 28.3 | 126 | 13.9 | 31 | 3.4 | 1 |
| 19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. | 207 | 23.0 | 403 | 44.8 | 195 | 21.7 | 73 | 8.1 | 22 | 2.4 | 5 |
| 20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. | 181 | 20.1 | 356 | 39.5 | 216 | 23.9 | 101 | 11.2 | 48 | 5.3 | 3 |
| 21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. | 318 | 35.2 | 382 | 42.3 | 156 | 17.3 | 28 | 3.1 | 20 | 2.2 | 1 |
| 22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. | 222 | 24.5 | 359 | 39.7 | 186 | 20.6 | 91 | 10.1 | 47 | 5.2 | 0 |
| 23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. | 229 | 25.4 | 394 | 43.6 | 185 | 20.5 | 68 | 7.5 | 27 | 3.0 | 2 |
| 24 - My teachers make learning interesting. | 138 | 15.2 | 261 | 28.8 | 294 | 32.5 | 122 | 13.5 | 90 | 9.9 | 0 |
| 25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. | 273 | 30.3 | 436 | 48.4 | 138 | 15.3 | 36 | 4.0 | 18 | 2.0 | 4 |
| 26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. | 251 | 27.8 | 362 | 40.0 | 208 | 23.0 | 49 | 5.4 | 34 | 3.8 | 1 |
| 27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. | 405 | 44.8 | 351 | 38.8 | 113 | 12.5 | 20 | 2.2 | 15 | 1.7 | 1 |
| 28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. | 163 | 18.0 | 360 | 39.8 | 256 | 28.3 | 96 | 10.6 | 30 | 3.3 | 0 |
| 29 - I feel safe at school. | 314 | 34.7 | 328 | 36.2 | 172 | 19.0 | 43 | 4.8 | 48 | 5.3 | 0 |
| 30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. | 186 | 20.6 | 347 | 38.4 | 218 | 24.1 | 81 | 9.0 | 72 | 8.0 | 1 |
| 31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. | 166 | 18.4 | 304 | 33.6 | 208 | 23.0 | 140 | 15.5 | 86 | 9.5 | 1 |
| 32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. | 90 | 10.0 | 119 | 13.2 | 310 | 34.3 | 182 | 20.2 | 202 | 22.4 | 2 |
| 33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. | 205 | 22.7 | 304 | 33.6 | 264 | 29.2 | 80 | 8.8 | 51 | 5.6 | 1 |
| 34 - I learn about other cultures in school. | 227 | 25.1 | 365 | 40.3 | 190 | 21.0 | 73 | 8.1 | 50 | 5.5 | 0 |
| 35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. | 472 | 52.2 | 290 | 32.1 | 106 | 11.7 | 14 | 1.5 | 22 | 2.4 | 1 |
| 36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. | 300 | 33.3 | 365 | 40.6 | 169 | 18.8 | 43 | 4.8 | 23 | 2.6 | 5 |
| 37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. | 180 | 19.9 | 417 | 46.1 | 208 | 23.0 | 64 | 7.1 | 35 | 3.9 | 1 |
| 38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. | 338 | 37.4 | 361 | 40.0 | 145 | 16.1 | 35 | 3.9 | 24 | 2.7 | 2 |
| 39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 90 | 10.0 | 271 | 30.0 | 345 | 38.2 | 123 | 13.6 | 74 | 8.2 | 2 |
| 40 - Our classes are often interrupted. | 165 | 18.3 | 224 | 24.8 | 283 | 31.4 | 184 | 20.4 | 46 | 5.1 | 3 |
| 41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 92 | 10.2 | 252 | 28.1 | 469 | 52.2 | 52 | 5.8 | 33 | 3.7 | 7 |
| 42 - I have fun learning. | 113 | 12.5 | 206 | 22.9 | 252 | 28.0 | 134 | 14.9 | 196 | 21.8 | 4 |
| 43 - My teachers think I can learn. | 347 | 38.8 | 362 | 40.4 | 136 | 15.2 | 25 | 2.8 | 25 | 2.8 | 10 |
| 44 - The community is proud of this school. | 217 | 24.2 | 325 | 36.2 | 301 | 33.6 | 31 | 3.5 | 23 | 2.6 | 8 |
| 45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. | 189 | 21.0 | 334 | 37.2 | 232 | 25.8 | 99 | 11.0 | 45 | 5.0 | 6 |
| 46 - Students at my school are friendly. | 96 | 10.7 | 254 | 28.3 | 316 | 35.2 | 123 | 13.7 | 109 | 12.1 | 7 |
| 47 - This school is a good place to learn. | 241 | 26.9 | 385 | 43.0 | 199 | 22.2 | 34 | 3.8 | 36 | 4.0 | 10 |
| 48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. | 420 | 47.1 | 372 | 41.8 | 71 | 8.0 | 12 | 1.3 | 16 | 1.8 | 14 |
| 49 - My teachers are good teachers. | 336 | 37.6 | 350 | 39.1 | 145 | 16.2 | 43 | 4.8 | 20 | 2.2 | 11 |
| 50 - My school building is in good condition. | 493 | 55.1 | 323 | 36.1 | 54 | 6.0 | 12 | 1.3 | 12 | 1.3 | 11 |
| 51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. | 198 | 22.2 | 214 | 24.0 | 241 | 27.0 | 131 | 14.7 | 109 | 12.2 | 12 |
| 52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. | 170 | 19.0 | 320 | 35.8 | 216 | 24.2 | 102 | 11.4 | 85 | 9.5 | 12 |
| 53 - I like going to this school. | 219 | 24.5 | 290 | 32.5 | 205 | 23.0 | 70 | 7.8 | 109 | 12.2 | 12 |
| 54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. | 549 | 61.5 | 268 | 30.0 | 47 | 5.3 | 19 | 2.1 | 10 | 1.1 | 12 |
| 55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. | 247 | 27.7 | 358 | 40.2 | 203 | 22.8 | 42 | 4.7 | 41 | 4.6 | 14 |
| 56 - I would attend a different school if I could. | 118 | 13.3 | 96 | 10.8 | 216 | 24.3 | 192 | 21.6 | 268 | 30.1 | 15 |
| 57 - Teachers treat me with respect. | 262 | 29.4 | 333 | 37.4 | 190 | 21.3 | 61 | 6.8 | 45 | 5.1 | 14 |
| 58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. | 187 | 21.1 | 281 | 31.6 | 262 | 29.5 | 95 | 10.7 | 63 | 7.1 | 17 |
| 59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. | 360 | 40.4 | 384 | 43.1 | 118 | 13.2 | 15 | 1.7 | 14 | 1.6 | 14 |
| 60 - I am treated fairly at school. | 203 | 22.8 | 344 | 38.6 | 203 | 22.8 | 88 | 9.9 | 53 | 5.9 | 14 |
| 61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. | 121 | 13.6 | 233 | 26.3 | 198 | 22.3 | 158 | 17.8 | 177 | 20.0 | 18 |
| 62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 97 | 11.0 | 232 | 26.3 | 346 | 39.2 | 128 | 14.5 | 80 | 9.1 | 22 |
| 63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. | 158 | 17.8 | 275 | 30.9 | 199 | 22.4 | 149 | 16.8 | 108 | 12.1 | 16 |
| 64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. | 260 | 29.3 | 386 | 43.5 | 180 | 20.3 | 32 | 3.6 | 30 | 3.4 | 17 |
| 65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. | 362 | 40.8 | 269 | 30.3 | 141 | 15.9 | 45 | 5.1 | 71 | 8.0 | 17 |
| 66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. | 165 | 18.6 | 197 | 22.2 | 292 | 32.9 | 105 | 11.8 | 129 | 14.5 | 17 |
| 67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. | 385 | 43.4 | 317 | 35.7 | 126 | 14.2 | 30 | 3.4 | 30 | 3.4 | 17 |
| Data Collected in Spring, 2005 |
| Tables Posted April 11, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |