| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| HARDIN MIDDLE, ST. CHARLES R-VI School District |
| What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl) |
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| SEC1 | Frequency | Percent |
| MALE | 318 | 53.00 |
| FEMALE | 282 | 47.00 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| What grade are you in? | ||
| SEC2 | Frequency | Percent |
| 6TH | 203 | 33.95 |
| 7TH | 179 | 29.93 |
| 8TH | 216 | 36.12 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| SEC3 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE | 475 | 80.37 |
| BLACK | 39 | 6.60 |
| ASIAN/ORIENTAL | 2 | 0.34 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 10 | 1.69 |
| HISPANIC | 37 | 6.26 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 28 | 4.74 |
| Frequency Missing = 11 |
| How far in school did your mother go? |
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| SEC4 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 3 | 0.50 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 25 | 4.20 |
| H.S. GRAD | 155 | 26.05 |
| POST SECONDARY | 87 | 14.62 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 169 | 28.40 |
| DON T KNOW | 156 | 26.22 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| How far in school did your father go? |
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| SEC5 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 | 6 | 1.01 |
| 2 | 27 | 4.55 |
| 3 | 131 | 22.05 |
| 4 | 77 | 12.96 |
| 5 | 139 | 23.40 |
| 6 | 214 | 36.03 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| How many days of school did you miss last month? |
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| SEC6 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 385 | 64.27 |
| 1 OR 2 DAYS | 133 | 22.20 |
| 3 OR 4 DAYS | 44 | 7.35 |
| 5 TO 10 DAYS | 28 | 4.67 |
| MORE THAN 10 DAYS | 9 | 1.50 |
| 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 | 114 | 19.19 |
| TWO HRS. | 149 | 25.08 |
| THREE HRS. | 137 | 23.06 |
| FOUR HRS. | 76 | 12.79 |
| FIVE HRS. | 39 | 6.57 |
| SIX + HRS. | 79 | 13.30 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| 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 | 42 | 7.04 |
| TWO YEAR SCHOOL | 41 | 6.87 |
| FOUR YEAR SCHOOL | 364 | 60.97 |
| MILITARY | 46 | 7.71 |
| OTHER | 104 | 17.42 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school? |
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| SEC9 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 197 | 33.11 |
| A & B | 189 | 31.76 |
| B | 44 | 7.39 |
| B & C | 94 | 15.80 |
| C | 20 | 3.36 |
| C & D | 29 | 4.87 |
| D | 10 | 1.68 |
| BELOW D | 12 | 2.02 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| How much time do you usually spend on homework each day? |
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| SEC10 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE ASSIGNED | 30 | 5.00 |
| DON T DO IT | 39 | 6.50 |
| 1/2 HR. OR LESS | 181 | 30.17 |
| ONE HOUR | 266 | 44.33 |
| TWO HOURS | 58 | 9.67 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 26 | 4.33 |
| 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 | 431 | 72.07 |
| UNDER 6 HRS. | 95 | 15.89 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 38 | 6.35 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 10 | 1.67 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 10 | 1.67 |
| 21 TO 25 HRS. | 5 | 0.84 |
| MORE THAN 25 | 9 | 1.51 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| How would you describe the quality of education available to you in this school? |
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| SEC12 | Frequency | Percent |
| EXCELLENT | 120 | 20.03 |
| GOOD | 277 | 46.24 |
| AVERAGE | 158 | 26.38 |
| BELOW AVERAGE | 19 | 3.17 |
| POOR | 25 | 4.17 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| 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 | 289 | 48.33 |
| 1 TO 2 HRS. | 204 | 34.11 |
| 3 TO 5 HRS. | 75 | 12.54 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 17 | 2.84 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 4 | 0.67 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 3 | 0.50 |
| MORE THAN 20 | 6 | 1.00 |
| 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 | 109 | 18.35 |
| Several Times/wk | 26 | 4.38 |
| Once a week | 69 | 11.62 |
| Once 2/wks | 76 | 12.79 |
| Infrequently | 254 | 42.76 |
| Not at all | 60 | 10.10 |
| 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. | 323 | 56.08 |
| Voc./ tech. | 96 | 16.67 |
| General | 157 | 27.26 |
| Frequency Missing = 26 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school. |
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| SEC16A | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 41 | 7.09 |
| Rarely | 142 | 24.57 |
| Occasionally | 222 | 38.41 |
| Regularly | 173 | 29.93 |
| Frequency Missing = 24 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for high school. |
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| sec16b | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 156 | 27.13 |
| Rarely | 204 | 35.48 |
| Occasionally | 166 | 28.87 |
| Regularly | 49 | 8.52 |
| Frequency Missing = 27 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school. |
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| SEC16C | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 103 | 17.82 |
| Rarely | 154 | 26.64 |
| Occasionally | 197 | 34.08 |
| Regularly | 124 | 21.45 |
| Frequency Missing = 24 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2003 |
| Tables Posted April 16, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| HARDIN MIDDLE, ST. CHARLES R-VI 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. | 67 | 11.3 | 268 | 45.0 | 196 | 32.9 | 45 | 7.6 | 19 | 3.2 | 7 |
| 18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. | 97 | 16.2 | 231 | 38.6 | 187 | 31.3 | 60 | 10.0 | 23 | 3.8 | 4 |
| 19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. | 124 | 20.8 | 265 | 44.5 | 144 | 24.2 | 48 | 8.1 | 14 | 2.4 | 7 |
| 20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. | 132 | 22.1 | 222 | 37.2 | 145 | 24.3 | 58 | 9.7 | 39 | 6.5 | 6 |
| 21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. | 192 | 32.7 | 268 | 45.7 | 98 | 16.7 | 15 | 2.6 | 14 | 2.4 | 15 |
| 22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. | 158 | 26.8 | 238 | 40.3 | 132 | 22.4 | 34 | 5.8 | 28 | 4.7 | 12 |
| 23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. | 108 | 18.2 | 245 | 41.2 | 155 | 26.1 | 64 | 10.8 | 23 | 3.9 | 7 |
| 24 - My teachers make learning interesting. | 86 | 14.5 | 196 | 33.1 | 173 | 29.2 | 88 | 14.8 | 50 | 8.4 | 9 |
| 25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. | 148 | 25.0 | 261 | 44.1 | 144 | 24.3 | 19 | 3.2 | 20 | 3.4 | 10 |
| 26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. | 111 | 18.8 | 249 | 42.3 | 166 | 28.2 | 38 | 6.5 | 25 | 4.2 | 13 |
| 27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. | 211 | 35.9 | 217 | 36.9 | 106 | 18.0 | 32 | 5.4 | 22 | 3.7 | 14 |
| 28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. | 96 | 16.1 | 239 | 40.2 | 156 | 26.2 | 70 | 11.8 | 34 | 5.7 | 7 |
| 29 - I feel safe at school. | 169 | 28.6 | 174 | 29.4 | 151 | 25.5 | 41 | 6.9 | 56 | 9.5 | 11 |
| 30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. | 112 | 19.0 | 225 | 38.1 | 153 | 25.9 | 58 | 9.8 | 42 | 7.1 | 12 |
| 31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. | 154 | 26.1 | 224 | 38.0 | 129 | 21.9 | 45 | 7.6 | 38 | 6.4 | 12 |
| 32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. | 60 | 10.2 | 90 | 15.3 | 168 | 28.6 | 131 | 22.3 | 138 | 23.5 | 15 |
| 33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. | 107 | 18.4 | 210 | 36.0 | 166 | 28.5 | 46 | 7.9 | 54 | 9.3 | 19 |
| 34 - I learn about other cultures in school. | 108 | 18.3 | 218 | 36.9 | 166 | 28.1 | 61 | 10.3 | 37 | 6.3 | 12 |
| 35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. | 264 | 44.5 | 196 | 33.1 | 92 | 15.5 | 16 | 2.7 | 25 | 4.2 | 9 |
| 36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. | 129 | 21.6 | 287 | 48.1 | 126 | 21.1 | 31 | 5.2 | 24 | 4.0 | 5 |
| 37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. | 72 | 12.2 | 263 | 44.5 | 177 | 29.9 | 49 | 8.3 | 30 | 5.1 | 11 |
| 38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. | 197 | 33.2 | 225 | 37.9 | 121 | 20.4 | 22 | 3.7 | 29 | 4.9 | 8 |
| 39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 60 | 10.1 | 189 | 31.8 | 212 | 35.6 | 78 | 13.1 | 56 | 9.4 | 7 |
| 40 - Our classes are often interrupted. | 77 | 13.1 | 120 | 20.5 | 235 | 40.1 | 117 | 20.0 | 37 | 6.3 | 16 |
| 41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 57 | 9.8 | 166 | 28.4 | 299 | 51.2 | 37 | 6.3 | 25 | 4.3 | 18 |
| 42 - I have fun learning. | 83 | 14.0 | 167 | 28.1 | 177 | 29.8 | 83 | 14.0 | 84 | 14.1 | 8 |
| 43 - My teachers think I can learn. | 195 | 33.7 | 241 | 41.7 | 96 | 16.6 | 18 | 3.1 | 28 | 4.8 | 24 |
| 44 - The community is proud of this school. | 86 | 14.9 | 182 | 31.5 | 213 | 36.9 | 47 | 8.1 | 49 | 8.5 | 25 |
| 45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. | 114 | 19.3 | 213 | 36.0 | 172 | 29.1 | 56 | 9.5 | 36 | 6.1 | 11 |
| 46 - Students at my school are friendly. | 67 | 11.5 | 170 | 29.1 | 226 | 38.6 | 77 | 13.2 | 45 | 7.7 | 17 |
| 47 - This school is a good place to learn. | 106 | 18.3 | 249 | 43.1 | 154 | 26.6 | 36 | 6.2 | 33 | 5.7 | 24 |
| 48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. | 236 | 40.4 | 228 | 39.0 | 83 | 14.2 | 17 | 2.9 | 20 | 3.4 | 18 |
| 49 - My teachers are good teachers. | 191 | 32.4 | 238 | 40.4 | 113 | 19.2 | 22 | 3.7 | 25 | 4.2 | 13 |
| 50 - My school building is in good condition. | 86 | 14.8 | 210 | 36.2 | 150 | 25.9 | 83 | 14.3 | 51 | 8.8 | 22 |
| 51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. | 87 | 15.1 | 110 | 19.1 | 179 | 31.1 | 113 | 19.6 | 87 | 15.1 | 26 |
| 52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. | 108 | 18.4 | 188 | 32.1 | 164 | 28.0 | 79 | 13.5 | 47 | 8.0 | 16 |
| 53 - I like going to this school. | 121 | 20.7 | 206 | 35.2 | 145 | 24.8 | 38 | 6.5 | 75 | 12.8 | 17 |
| 54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. | 326 | 56.3 | 168 | 29.0 | 63 | 10.9 | 8 | 1.4 | 14 | 2.4 | 23 |
| 55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. | 122 | 21.3 | 231 | 40.2 | 163 | 28.4 | 28 | 4.9 | 30 | 5.2 | 28 |
| 56 - I would attend a different school if I could. | 71 | 12.3 | 66 | 11.5 | 149 | 25.9 | 146 | 25.4 | 143 | 24.9 | 27 |
| 57 - Teachers treat me with respect. | 153 | 26.8 | 203 | 35.6 | 139 | 24.4 | 35 | 6.1 | 40 | 7.0 | 32 |
| 58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. | 101 | 17.9 | 179 | 31.8 | 167 | 29.7 | 70 | 12.4 | 46 | 8.2 | 39 |
| 59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. | 192 | 33.3 | 246 | 42.6 | 102 | 17.7 | 17 | 2.9 | 20 | 3.5 | 25 |
| 60 - I am treated fairly at school. | 111 | 19.3 | 240 | 41.7 | 141 | 24.5 | 37 | 6.4 | 47 | 8.2 | 26 |
| 61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. | 145 | 24.9 | 200 | 34.4 | 124 | 21.3 | 62 | 10.7 | 51 | 8.8 | 20 |
| 62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 61 | 11.2 | 202 | 37.0 | 193 | 35.3 | 55 | 10.1 | 35 | 6.4 | 56 |
| 63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. | 111 | 19.0 | 182 | 31.2 | 148 | 25.4 | 59 | 10.1 | 83 | 14.2 | 19 |
| 64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. | 132 | 23.8 | 231 | 41.6 | 129 | 23.2 | 32 | 5.8 | 31 | 5.6 | 47 |
| 65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. | 184 | 32.9 | 188 | 33.6 | 102 | 18.2 | 35 | 6.3 | 50 | 8.9 | 43 |
| 66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. | 93 | 16.7 | 133 | 23.8 | 171 | 30.6 | 91 | 16.3 | 70 | 12.5 | 44 |
| 67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. | 178 | 31.3 | 206 | 36.3 | 129 | 22.7 | 28 | 4.9 | 27 | 4.8 | 34 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2003 |
| Tables Posted April 16, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |