| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| JEFFERSON MIDDLE, ST. CHARLES R-VI School District |
| What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl) |
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| SEC1 | Frequency | Percent |
| MALE | 337 | 48.77 |
| FEMALE | 354 | 51.23 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| What grade are you in? | ||
| SEC2 | Frequency | Percent |
| 6TH | 215 | 31.20 |
| 7TH | 249 | 36.14 |
| 8TH | 225 | 32.66 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| SEC3 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE | 580 | 84.80 |
| BLACK | 27 | 3.95 |
| ASIAN/ORIENTAL | 6 | 0.88 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 7 | 1.02 |
| HISPANIC | 23 | 3.36 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 41 | 5.99 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| How far in school did your mother go? |
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| SEC4 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 1 | 0.14 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 9 | 1.30 |
| H.S. GRAD | 142 | 20.58 |
| POST SECONDARY | 115 | 16.67 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 250 | 36.23 |
| DON T KNOW | 173 | 25.07 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| How far in school did your father go? |
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| SEC5 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 | 7 | 1.02 |
| 2 | 17 | 2.48 |
| 3 | 102 | 14.89 |
| 4 | 93 | 13.58 |
| 5 | 253 | 36.93 |
| 6 | 213 | 31.09 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| How many days of school did you miss last month? |
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| SEC6 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 497 | 72.34 |
| 1 OR 2 DAYS | 117 | 17.03 |
| 3 OR 4 DAYS | 38 | 5.53 |
| 5 TO 10 DAYS | 25 | 3.64 |
| MORE THAN 10 DAYS | 10 | 1.46 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| How many hours of television do you usually watch each day? |
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| SEC7 | Frequency | Percent |
| ONE HR. OR LESS | 171 | 24.93 |
| TWO HRS. | 163 | 23.76 |
| THREE HRS. | 151 | 22.01 |
| FOUR HRS. | 88 | 12.83 |
| FIVE HRS. | 42 | 6.12 |
| SIX + HRS. | 71 | 10.35 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| 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 | 43 | 6.26 |
| TWO YEAR SCHOOL | 35 | 5.09 |
| FOUR YEAR SCHOOL | 446 | 64.92 |
| MILITARY | 39 | 5.68 |
| OTHER | 124 | 18.05 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school? |
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| SEC9 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 166 | 24.20 |
| A & B | 253 | 36.88 |
| B | 74 | 10.79 |
| B & C | 133 | 19.39 |
| C | 31 | 4.52 |
| C & D | 16 | 2.33 |
| D | 5 | 0.73 |
| BELOW D | 8 | 1.17 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| How much time do you usually spend on homework each day? |
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| SEC10 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE ASSIGNED | 27 | 3.92 |
| DON T DO IT | 21 | 3.05 |
| 1/2 HR. OR LESS | 234 | 34.01 |
| ONE HOUR | 286 | 41.57 |
| TWO HOURS | 76 | 11.05 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 44 | 6.40 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| 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 | 513 | 74.67 |
| UNDER 6 HRS. | 117 | 17.03 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 36 | 5.24 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 11 | 1.60 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 3 | 0.44 |
| 21 TO 25 HRS. | 2 | 0.29 |
| MORE THAN 25 | 5 | 0.73 |
| 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 | 205 | 29.71 |
| GOOD | 323 | 46.81 |
| AVERAGE | 138 | 20.00 |
| BELOW AVERAGE | 14 | 2.03 |
| POOR | 10 | 1.45 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| 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 | 267 | 38.92 |
| 1 TO 2 HRS. | 261 | 38.05 |
| 3 TO 5 HRS. | 109 | 15.89 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 30 | 4.37 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 10 | 1.46 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 1 | 0.15 |
| MORE THAN 20 | 8 | 1.17 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| 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 | 124 | 18.16 |
| Several Times/wk | 33 | 4.83 |
| Once a week | 93 | 13.62 |
| Once 2/wks | 60 | 8.78 |
| Infrequently | 251 | 36.75 |
| Not at all | 122 | 17.86 |
| Frequency Missing = 9 |
| Which of the following best describes the high school program you will complete? |
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| SEC15 | Frequency | Percent |
| College prep. | 382 | 59.59 |
| Voc./ tech. | 80 | 12.48 |
| General | 179 | 27.93 |
| Frequency Missing = 51 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school. |
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| SEC16A | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 37 | 5.56 |
| Rarely | 116 | 17.44 |
| Occasionally | 256 | 38.50 |
| Regularly | 256 | 38.50 |
| Frequency Missing = 27 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for high school. |
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| sec16b | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 175 | 26.44 |
| Rarely | 236 | 35.65 |
| Occasionally | 185 | 27.95 |
| Regularly | 66 | 9.97 |
| Frequency Missing = 30 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school. |
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| SEC16C | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 125 | 18.80 |
| Rarely | 185 | 27.82 |
| Occasionally | 210 | 31.58 |
| Regularly | 145 | 21.80 |
| Frequency Missing = 27 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2003 |
| Tables Posted April 16, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| JEFFERSON 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. | 104 | 15.1 | 324 | 47.0 | 214 | 31.1 | 31 | 4.5 | 16 | 2.3 | 3 |
| 18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. | 128 | 18.7 | 317 | 46.2 | 160 | 23.3 | 65 | 9.5 | 16 | 2.3 | 6 |
| 19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. | 168 | 24.4 | 318 | 46.2 | 154 | 22.4 | 38 | 5.5 | 10 | 1.5 | 4 |
| 20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. | 177 | 25.9 | 270 | 39.5 | 161 | 23.5 | 52 | 7.6 | 24 | 3.5 | 8 |
| 21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. | 274 | 40.1 | 290 | 42.4 | 97 | 14.2 | 15 | 2.2 | 8 | 1.2 | 8 |
| 22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. | 169 | 24.6 | 285 | 41.5 | 174 | 25.4 | 42 | 6.1 | 16 | 2.3 | 6 |
| 23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. | 91 | 13.5 | 248 | 36.8 | 223 | 33.1 | 90 | 13.4 | 22 | 3.3 | 18 |
| 24 - My teachers make learning interesting. | 128 | 18.7 | 252 | 36.8 | 199 | 29.1 | 78 | 11.4 | 28 | 4.1 | 7 |
| 25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. | 197 | 28.6 | 342 | 49.7 | 119 | 17.3 | 18 | 2.6 | 12 | 1.7 | 4 |
| 26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. | 177 | 26.0 | 312 | 45.8 | 147 | 21.6 | 35 | 5.1 | 10 | 1.5 | 11 |
| 27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. | 288 | 42.7 | 278 | 41.2 | 80 | 11.9 | 16 | 2.4 | 13 | 1.9 | 17 |
| 28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. | 138 | 20.3 | 274 | 40.2 | 189 | 27.8 | 56 | 8.2 | 24 | 3.5 | 11 |
| 29 - I feel safe at school. | 276 | 40.4 | 255 | 37.3 | 109 | 16.0 | 26 | 3.8 | 17 | 2.5 | 9 |
| 30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. | 167 | 24.5 | 272 | 39.9 | 162 | 23.8 | 51 | 7.5 | 30 | 4.4 | 10 |
| 31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. | 200 | 29.5 | 271 | 39.9 | 136 | 20.0 | 47 | 6.9 | 25 | 3.7 | 13 |
| 32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. | 45 | 6.7 | 80 | 11.9 | 177 | 26.4 | 180 | 26.8 | 189 | 28.2 | 21 |
| 33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. | 147 | 22.0 | 252 | 37.7 | 191 | 28.6 | 42 | 6.3 | 36 | 5.4 | 24 |
| 34 - I learn about other cultures in school. | 168 | 24.8 | 296 | 43.7 | 151 | 22.3 | 40 | 5.9 | 23 | 3.4 | 14 |
| 35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. | 323 | 47.4 | 224 | 32.8 | 100 | 14.7 | 15 | 2.2 | 20 | 2.9 | 10 |
| 36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. | 177 | 25.9 | 340 | 49.7 | 128 | 18.7 | 28 | 4.1 | 11 | 1.6 | 8 |
| 37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. | 122 | 18.0 | 297 | 43.9 | 194 | 28.7 | 46 | 6.8 | 18 | 2.7 | 15 |
| 38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. | 224 | 33.1 | 288 | 42.5 | 131 | 19.4 | 20 | 3.0 | 14 | 2.1 | 15 |
| 39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 101 | 14.9 | 237 | 35.0 | 235 | 34.7 | 68 | 10.0 | 37 | 5.5 | 14 |
| 40 - Our classes are often interrupted. | 68 | 10.0 | 129 | 19.0 | 232 | 34.2 | 192 | 28.3 | 57 | 8.4 | 14 |
| 41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 106 | 16.1 | 204 | 30.9 | 274 | 41.5 | 53 | 8.0 | 23 | 3.5 | 32 |
| 42 - I have fun learning. | 125 | 18.4 | 204 | 30.1 | 194 | 28.6 | 86 | 12.7 | 69 | 10.2 | 14 |
| 43 - My teachers think I can learn. | 265 | 40.2 | 271 | 41.1 | 102 | 15.5 | 13 | 2.0 | 8 | 1.2 | 33 |
| 44 - The community is proud of this school. | 154 | 23.8 | 273 | 42.3 | 180 | 27.9 | 23 | 3.6 | 16 | 2.5 | 46 |
| 45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. | 196 | 28.7 | 252 | 36.9 | 176 | 25.8 | 39 | 5.7 | 20 | 2.9 | 9 |
| 46 - Students at my school are friendly. | 124 | 18.6 | 231 | 34.6 | 230 | 34.5 | 55 | 8.2 | 27 | 4.0 | 25 |
| 47 - This school is a good place to learn. | 198 | 29.5 | 303 | 45.2 | 137 | 20.4 | 21 | 3.1 | 12 | 1.8 | 21 |
| 48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. | 324 | 47.9 | 269 | 39.7 | 66 | 9.7 | 8 | 1.2 | 10 | 1.5 | 15 |
| 49 - My teachers are good teachers. | 251 | 37.1 | 275 | 40.6 | 115 | 17.0 | 23 | 3.4 | 13 | 1.9 | 15 |
| 50 - My school building is in good condition. | 159 | 23.6 | 271 | 40.1 | 164 | 24.3 | 51 | 7.6 | 30 | 4.4 | 17 |
| 51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. | 75 | 11.2 | 108 | 16.2 | 174 | 26.1 | 162 | 24.3 | 148 | 22.2 | 25 |
| 52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. | 168 | 24.9 | 230 | 34.1 | 185 | 27.4 | 61 | 9.1 | 30 | 4.5 | 18 |
| 53 - I like going to this school. | 180 | 26.7 | 235 | 34.9 | 159 | 23.6 | 50 | 7.4 | 49 | 7.3 | 19 |
| 54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. | 387 | 57.5 | 209 | 31.1 | 60 | 8.9 | 10 | 1.5 | 7 | 1.0 | 19 |
| 55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. | 195 | 29.2 | 277 | 41.5 | 140 | 21.0 | 31 | 4.6 | 25 | 3.7 | 24 |
| 56 - I would attend a different school if I could. | 73 | 10.9 | 71 | 10.6 | 134 | 20.0 | 166 | 24.7 | 227 | 33.8 | 21 |
| 57 - Teachers treat me with respect. | 213 | 32.3 | 253 | 38.4 | 135 | 20.5 | 35 | 5.3 | 23 | 3.5 | 33 |
| 58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. | 157 | 24.6 | 232 | 36.4 | 167 | 26.2 | 50 | 7.8 | 32 | 5.0 | 54 |
| 59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. | 234 | 35.2 | 295 | 44.4 | 115 | 17.3 | 10 | 1.5 | 10 | 1.5 | 28 |
| 60 - I am treated fairly at school. | 170 | 25.6 | 288 | 43.4 | 153 | 23.0 | 28 | 4.2 | 25 | 3.8 | 28 |
| 61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. | 197 | 29.5 | 201 | 30.1 | 146 | 21.9 | 65 | 9.7 | 59 | 8.8 | 24 |
| 62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 119 | 18.8 | 202 | 31.9 | 225 | 35.5 | 60 | 9.5 | 28 | 4.4 | 58 |
| 63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. | 164 | 24.7 | 248 | 37.3 | 149 | 22.4 | 53 | 8.0 | 50 | 7.5 | 28 |
| 64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. | 180 | 28.4 | 250 | 39.4 | 158 | 24.9 | 28 | 4.4 | 18 | 2.8 | 58 |
| 65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. | 255 | 39.5 | 224 | 34.7 | 107 | 16.6 | 30 | 4.7 | 29 | 4.5 | 47 |
| 66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. | 100 | 15.4 | 145 | 22.3 | 220 | 33.8 | 105 | 16.1 | 81 | 12.4 | 41 |
| 67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. | 219 | 33.6 | 236 | 36.3 | 149 | 22.9 | 27 | 4.1 | 20 | 3.1 | 41 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2003 |
| Tables Posted April 16, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |