| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| EMIL E. HOLT SR. HIGH, WENTZVILLE R-IV School District |
| What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl) |
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| SEC1 | Frequency | Percent |
| MALE | 744 | 49.70 |
| FEMALE | 753 | 50.30 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| What grade are you in? | ||
| SEC2 | Frequency | Percent |
| 7TH | 1 | 0.07 |
| 8TH | 1 | 0.07 |
| 9TH | 457 | 30.55 |
| 10TH | 393 | 26.27 |
| 11TH | 361 | 24.13 |
| 12TH | 283 | 18.92 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| SEC3 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE | 1294 | 86.85 |
| BLACK | 91 | 6.11 |
| ASIAN/ORIENTAL | 24 | 1.61 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 16 | 1.07 |
| HISPANIC | 26 | 1.74 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 39 | 2.62 |
| Frequency Missing = 12 |
| How far in school did your mother go? |
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| SEC4 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 6 | 0.40 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 51 | 3.42 |
| H.S. GRAD | 429 | 28.75 |
| POST SECONDARY | 369 | 24.73 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 496 | 33.24 |
| DON T KNOW | 141 | 9.45 |
| Frequency Missing = 10 |
| How far in school did your father go? |
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| SEC5 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 | 9 | 0.60 |
| 2 | 50 | 3.34 |
| 3 | 373 | 24.95 |
| 4 | 316 | 21.14 |
| 5 | 552 | 36.92 |
| 6 | 195 | 13.04 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| How many days of school did you miss last month? |
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| SEC6 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 671 | 44.79 |
| 1 OR 2 DAYS | 522 | 34.85 |
| 3 OR 4 DAYS | 174 | 11.62 |
| 5 TO 10 DAYS | 89 | 5.94 |
| MORE THAN 10 DAYS | 42 | 2.80 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| How many hours of television do you usually watch each day? |
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| SEC7 | Frequency | Percent |
| ONE HR. OR LESS | 577 | 38.54 |
| TWO HRS. | 440 | 29.39 |
| THREE HRS. | 245 | 16.37 |
| FOUR HRS. | 124 | 8.28 |
| FIVE HRS. | 43 | 2.87 |
| SIX + HRS. | 68 | 4.54 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| 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 | 166 | 11.13 |
| TWO YEAR SCHOOL | 166 | 11.13 |
| FOUR YEAR SCHOOL | 975 | 65.35 |
| MILITARY | 66 | 4.42 |
| OTHER | 119 | 7.98 |
| Frequency Missing = 10 |
| Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school? |
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| SEC9 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 315 | 21.07 |
| A & B | 423 | 28.29 |
| B | 223 | 14.92 |
| B & C | 289 | 19.33 |
| C | 103 | 6.89 |
| C & D | 86 | 5.75 |
| D | 33 | 2.21 |
| BELOW D | 23 | 1.54 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| How much time do you usually spend on homework each day? |
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| SEC10 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE ASSIGNED | 83 | 5.54 |
| DON T DO IT | 154 | 10.27 |
| 1/2 HR. OR LESS | 357 | 23.82 |
| ONE HOUR | 548 | 36.56 |
| TWO HOURS | 239 | 15.94 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 118 | 7.87 |
| 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 | 779 | 51.93 |
| UNDER 6 HRS. | 94 | 6.27 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 115 | 7.67 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 120 | 8.00 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 170 | 11.33 |
| 21 TO 25 HRS. | 116 | 7.73 |
| MORE THAN 25 | 106 | 7.07 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| How would you describe the quality of education available to you in this school? |
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| SEC12 | Frequency | Percent |
| EXCELLENT | 215 | 14.38 |
| GOOD | 728 | 48.70 |
| AVERAGE | 442 | 29.57 |
| BELOW AVERAGE | 69 | 4.62 |
| POOR | 41 | 2.74 |
| 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 | 551 | 37.03 |
| 1 TO 2 HRS. | 314 | 21.10 |
| 3 TO 5 HRS. | 209 | 14.05 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 159 | 10.69 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 145 | 9.74 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 63 | 4.23 |
| MORE THAN 20 | 47 | 3.16 |
| Frequency Missing = 14 |
| 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 | 208 | 13.94 |
| Several Times/wk | 421 | 28.22 |
| Once a week | 137 | 9.18 |
| Once 2/wks | 99 | 6.64 |
| Infrequently | 449 | 30.09 |
| Not at all | 178 | 11.93 |
| Frequency Missing = 10 |
| Which of the following best describes the high school program you will complete? |
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| SEC15 | Frequency | Percent |
| College prep. | 866 | 60.31 |
| Voc./ tech. | 181 | 12.60 |
| General | 389 | 27.09 |
| Frequency Missing = 66 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school. |
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| SEC16A | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 107 | 7.43 |
| Rarely | 322 | 22.36 |
| Occasionally | 552 | 38.33 |
| Regularly | 459 | 31.88 |
| Frequency Missing = 62 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for high school. |
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| sec16b | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 155 | 10.76 |
| Rarely | 368 | 25.54 |
| Occasionally | 596 | 41.36 |
| Regularly | 322 | 22.35 |
| Frequency Missing = 61 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school. |
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| SEC16C | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 123 | 8.54 |
| Rarely | 267 | 18.53 |
| Occasionally | 548 | 38.03 |
| Regularly | 503 | 34.91 |
| Frequency Missing = 61 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2001 |
| Tables Posted April 14, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| EMIL E. HOLT SR. HIGH, WENTZVILLE R-IV 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. | 91 | 6.1 | 559 | 37.3 | 544 | 36.3 | 213 | 14.2 | 90 | 6.0 | 5 |
| 18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. | 138 | 9.2 | 617 | 41.4 | 435 | 29.2 | 227 | 15.2 | 75 | 5.0 | 10 |
| 19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. | 133 | 8.9 | 617 | 41.4 | 475 | 31.9 | 213 | 14.3 | 51 | 3.4 | 13 |
| 20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. | 137 | 9.2 | 587 | 39.4 | 465 | 31.2 | 206 | 13.8 | 94 | 6.3 | 13 |
| 21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. | 224 | 15.2 | 718 | 48.7 | 381 | 25.9 | 110 | 7.5 | 40 | 2.7 | 29 |
| 22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. | 211 | 14.2 | 605 | 40.7 | 444 | 29.8 | 165 | 11.1 | 63 | 4.2 | 14 |
| 23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. | 176 | 11.8 | 582 | 38.9 | 434 | 29.0 | 225 | 15.1 | 78 | 5.2 | 7 |
| 24 - My teachers make learning interesting. | 79 | 5.3 | 363 | 24.3 | 629 | 42.1 | 288 | 19.3 | 135 | 9.0 | 8 |
| 25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. | 211 | 14.2 | 832 | 56.0 | 360 | 24.2 | 61 | 4.1 | 23 | 1.5 | 15 |
| 26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. | 243 | 16.3 | 752 | 50.5 | 375 | 25.2 | 87 | 5.8 | 31 | 2.1 | 14 |
| 27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. | 342 | 23.0 | 668 | 44.8 | 314 | 21.1 | 118 | 7.9 | 48 | 3.2 | 12 |
| 28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. | 137 | 9.2 | 509 | 34.1 | 566 | 37.9 | 210 | 14.1 | 71 | 4.8 | 9 |
| 29 - I feel safe at school. | 329 | 22.1 | 637 | 42.7 | 385 | 25.8 | 80 | 5.4 | 60 | 4.0 | 11 |
| 30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. | 218 | 14.6 | 562 | 37.6 | 438 | 29.3 | 159 | 10.6 | 117 | 7.8 | 8 |
| 31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. | 154 | 10.3 | 583 | 39.1 | 435 | 29.2 | 212 | 14.2 | 107 | 7.2 | 11 |
| 32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. | 489 | 32.7 | 433 | 29.0 | 419 | 28.0 | 114 | 7.6 | 39 | 2.6 | 8 |
| 33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. | 111 | 7.5 | 451 | 30.5 | 591 | 40.0 | 220 | 14.9 | 104 | 7.0 | 25 |
| 34 - I learn about other cultures in school. | 139 | 9.3 | 576 | 38.7 | 457 | 30.7 | 230 | 15.5 | 85 | 5.7 | 15 |
| 35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. | 571 | 38.3 | 572 | 38.3 | 251 | 16.8 | 57 | 3.8 | 41 | 2.7 | 10 |
| 36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. | 316 | 21.1 | 793 | 53.0 | 303 | 20.3 | 49 | 3.3 | 34 | 2.3 | 7 |
| 37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. | 160 | 10.7 | 629 | 42.1 | 496 | 33.2 | 143 | 9.6 | 67 | 4.5 | 7 |
| 38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. | 228 | 15.3 | 715 | 47.9 | 414 | 27.7 | 97 | 6.5 | 38 | 2.5 | 10 |
| 39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 90 | 6.0 | 481 | 32.3 | 602 | 40.4 | 237 | 15.9 | 80 | 5.4 | 12 |
| 40 - Our classes are often interrupted. | 139 | 9.3 | 328 | 22.0 | 584 | 39.2 | 369 | 24.8 | 70 | 4.7 | 12 |
| 41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 92 | 6.2 | 400 | 27.2 | 847 | 57.5 | 96 | 6.5 | 38 | 2.6 | 29 |
| 42 - I have fun learning. | 100 | 6.7 | 407 | 27.2 | 575 | 38.4 | 255 | 17.0 | 161 | 10.7 | 4 |
| 43 - My teachers think I can learn. | 334 | 22.3 | 769 | 51.4 | 297 | 19.8 | 67 | 4.5 | 30 | 2.0 | 5 |
| 44 - The community is proud of this school. | 247 | 16.5 | 585 | 39.1 | 511 | 34.1 | 109 | 7.3 | 45 | 3.0 | 5 |
| 45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. | 165 | 11.1 | 473 | 31.7 | 522 | 35.0 | 209 | 14.0 | 124 | 8.3 | 9 |
| 46 - Students at my school are friendly. | 143 | 9.6 | 595 | 39.7 | 500 | 33.4 | 168 | 11.2 | 91 | 6.1 | 5 |
| 47 - This school is a good place to learn. | 179 | 12.0 | 671 | 45.1 | 473 | 31.8 | 107 | 7.2 | 57 | 3.8 | 15 |
| 48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. | 401 | 26.9 | 763 | 51.2 | 241 | 16.2 | 54 | 3.6 | 32 | 2.1 | 11 |
| 49 - My teachers are good teachers. | 222 | 14.8 | 682 | 45.6 | 441 | 29.5 | 102 | 6.8 | 49 | 3.3 | 6 |
| 50 - My school building is in good condition. | 363 | 24.2 | 395 | 26.4 | 373 | 24.9 | 226 | 15.1 | 141 | 9.4 | 4 |
| 51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. | 304 | 20.3 | 433 | 28.9 | 512 | 34.2 | 182 | 12.2 | 66 | 4.4 | 5 |
| 52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. | 324 | 21.7 | 686 | 45.9 | 305 | 20.4 | 119 | 8.0 | 59 | 4.0 | 9 |
| 53 - I like going to this school. | 219 | 14.6 | 489 | 32.6 | 440 | 29.4 | 170 | 11.3 | 180 | 12.0 | 4 |
| 54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. | 692 | 46.4 | 582 | 39.0 | 162 | 10.9 | 35 | 2.3 | 21 | 1.4 | 10 |
| 55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. | 247 | 16.6 | 614 | 41.2 | 467 | 31.3 | 107 | 7.2 | 57 | 3.8 | 10 |
| 56 - I would attend a different school if I could. | 272 | 18.2 | 252 | 16.9 | 433 | 29.0 | 307 | 20.5 | 231 | 15.5 | 7 |
| 57 - Teachers treat me with respect. | 207 | 13.8 | 624 | 41.7 | 438 | 29.3 | 137 | 9.2 | 89 | 6.0 | 7 |
| 58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. | 193 | 12.9 | 600 | 40.1 | 438 | 29.3 | 180 | 12.0 | 86 | 5.7 | 5 |
| 59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. | 320 | 21.4 | 765 | 51.2 | 341 | 22.8 | 42 | 2.8 | 26 | 1.7 | 8 |
| 60 - I am treated fairly at school. | 187 | 12.5 | 700 | 46.9 | 400 | 26.8 | 130 | 8.7 | 76 | 5.1 | 9 |
| 61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. | 244 | 16.4 | 588 | 39.4 | 316 | 21.2 | 224 | 15.0 | 120 | 8.0 | 10 |
| 62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 110 | 7.4 | 434 | 29.1 | 720 | 48.2 | 165 | 11.1 | 64 | 4.3 | 9 |
| 63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. | 139 | 9.3 | 466 | 31.1 | 455 | 30.4 | 232 | 15.5 | 206 | 13.8 | 4 |
| 64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. | 287 | 19.2 | 710 | 47.4 | 361 | 24.1 | 93 | 6.2 | 46 | 3.1 | 5 |
| 65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. | 222 | 14.8 | 558 | 37.3 | 395 | 26.4 | 158 | 10.6 | 162 | 10.8 | 7 |
| 66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. | 165 | 11.0 | 342 | 22.8 | 485 | 32.3 | 288 | 19.2 | 220 | 14.7 | 2 |
| 67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. | 342 | 22.8 | 642 | 42.9 | 375 | 25.0 | 92 | 6.1 | 47 | 3.1 | 4 |
| 68 - If I have a problem, there is at least one adult I can go to for help and who will listen to me. | 491 | 33.0 | 659 | 44.2 | 218 | 14.6 | 62 | 4.2 | 60 | 4.0 | 12 |
| 69 - In my classes, my teachers use a variety of instructional strategies such as cooperative learning. | 165 | 11.1 | 639 | 42.9 | 498 | 33.5 | 139 | 9.3 | 47 | 3.2 | 14 |
| 70 - I am allowed to do projects and meaningful work in my classes. | 215 | 14.5 | 711 | 47.9 | 416 | 28.0 | 103 | 6.9 | 40 | 2.7 | 17 |
| 71 - I feel challenged in my schoolwork. | 246 | 16.5 | 624 | 41.9 | 428 | 28.8 | 135 | 9.1 | 55 | 3.7 | 14 |
| 72 - I have a sufficient variety of classes from which to choose for my schedule each year. | 216 | 14.5 | 672 | 45.3 | 371 | 25.0 | 150 | 10.1 | 76 | 5.1 | 17 |
| 73 - I know my principal. | 413 | 27.8 | 602 | 40.5 | 295 | 19.9 | 109 | 7.3 | 67 | 4.5 | 16 |
| 74 - I find what I learn in school to be relevant to real life. | 86 | 5.8 | 402 | 27.0 | 559 | 37.6 | 308 | 20.7 | 132 | 8.9 | 15 |
| 75 - My teachers are fair in the way they discipline students. | 110 | 7.4 | 445 | 29.9 | 507 | 34.1 | 266 | 17.9 | 160 | 10.8 | 14 |
| 76 - Participating in or attending extra curricular activities is important to me. | 447 | 30.1 | 398 | 26.8 | 362 | 24.3 | 158 | 10.6 | 122 | 8.2 | 15 |
| 77 - I think this is a good school and am proud to be a student here. | 290 | 19.5 | 495 | 33.4 | 461 | 31.1 | 112 | 7.5 | 126 | 8.5 | 18 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2001 |
| Tables Posted April 14, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |