| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| CENTRAL MIDDLE, CENTRAL R-III School District |
| What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl) |
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| SEC1 | Frequency | Percent |
| MALE | 200 | 53.05 |
| FEMALE | 177 | 46.95 |
| What grade are you in? | ||
| SEC2 | Frequency | Percent |
| 6TH | 134 | 35.73 |
| 7TH | 108 | 28.80 |
| 8TH | 133 | 35.47 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| SEC3 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE | 332 | 88.77 |
| BLACK | 14 | 3.74 |
| ASIAN/ORIENTAL | 1 | 0.27 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 18 | 4.81 |
| HISPANIC | 2 | 0.53 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 7 | 1.87 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| How far in school did your mother go? |
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| SEC4 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 8 | 2.12 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 19 | 5.04 |
| H.S. GRAD | 81 | 21.49 |
| POST SECONDARY | 65 | 17.24 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 102 | 27.06 |
| DON T KNOW | 102 | 27.06 |
| How far in school did your father go? |
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| SEC5 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 | 6 | 1.61 |
| 2 | 20 | 5.36 |
| 3 | 89 | 23.86 |
| 4 | 35 | 9.38 |
| 5 | 72 | 19.30 |
| 6 | 151 | 40.48 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| How many days of school did you miss last month? |
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| SEC6 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 271 | 71.88 |
| 1 OR 2 DAYS | 67 | 17.77 |
| 3 OR 4 DAYS | 18 | 4.77 |
| 5 TO 10 DAYS | 13 | 3.45 |
| MORE THAN 10 DAYS | 8 | 2.12 |
| How many hours of television do you usually watch each day? |
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| SEC7 | Frequency | Percent |
| ONE HR. OR LESS | 117 | 31.12 |
| TWO HRS. | 101 | 26.86 |
| THREE HRS. | 78 | 20.74 |
| FOUR HRS. | 33 | 8.78 |
| FIVE HRS. | 11 | 2.93 |
| SIX + HRS. | 36 | 9.57 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| 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 | 39 | 10.37 |
| TWO YEAR SCHOOL | 26 | 6.91 |
| FOUR YEAR SCHOOL | 197 | 52.39 |
| MILITARY | 37 | 9.84 |
| OTHER | 77 | 20.48 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school? |
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| SEC9 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 86 | 22.87 |
| A & B | 148 | 39.36 |
| B | 31 | 8.24 |
| B & C | 74 | 19.68 |
| C | 11 | 2.93 |
| C & D | 21 | 5.59 |
| D | 3 | 0.80 |
| BELOW D | 2 | 0.53 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How much time do you usually spend on homework each day? |
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| SEC10 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE ASSIGNED | 34 | 9.04 |
| DON T DO IT | 9 | 2.39 |
| 1/2 HR. OR LESS | 121 | 32.18 |
| ONE HOUR | 137 | 36.44 |
| TWO HOURS | 48 | 12.77 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 27 | 7.18 |
| 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 | 262 | 69.50 |
| UNDER 6 HRS. | 63 | 16.71 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 39 | 10.34 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 5 | 1.33 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 1 | 0.27 |
| MORE THAN 25 | 7 | 1.86 |
| How would you describe the quality of education available to you in this school? |
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| SEC12 | Frequency | Percent |
| EXCELLENT | 145 | 38.77 |
| GOOD | 146 | 39.04 |
| AVERAGE | 71 | 18.98 |
| BELOW AVERAGE | 5 | 1.34 |
| POOR | 7 | 1.87 |
| 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 | 224 | 59.89 |
| 1 TO 2 HRS. | 57 | 15.24 |
| 3 TO 5 HRS. | 31 | 8.29 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 29 | 7.75 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 22 | 5.88 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 6 | 1.60 |
| MORE THAN 20 | 5 | 1.34 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| 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 | 95 | 25.27 |
| Several Times/wk | 107 | 28.46 |
| Once a week | 45 | 11.97 |
| Once 2/wks | 36 | 9.57 |
| Infrequently | 86 | 22.87 |
| Not at all | 7 | 1.86 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Which of the following best describes the high school program you will complete? |
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| SEC15 | Frequency | Percent |
| College prep. | 222 | 62.36 |
| Voc./ tech. | 51 | 14.33 |
| General | 83 | 23.31 |
| Frequency Missing = 21 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school. |
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| SEC16A | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 21 | 5.98 |
| Rarely | 71 | 20.23 |
| Occasionally | 118 | 33.62 |
| Regularly | 141 | 40.17 |
| Frequency Missing = 26 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for high school. |
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| sec16b | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 89 | 25.28 |
| Rarely | 103 | 29.26 |
| Occasionally | 97 | 27.56 |
| Regularly | 63 | 17.90 |
| Frequency Missing = 25 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school. |
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| SEC16C | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 63 | 17.80 |
| Rarely | 83 | 23.45 |
| Occasionally | 103 | 29.10 |
| Regularly | 105 | 29.66 |
| Frequency Missing = 23 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2004 |
| Tables Posted April 16, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| CENTRAL MIDDLE, CENTRAL R-III 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. | 80 | 21.3 | 187 | 49.9 | 83 | 22.1 | 15 | 4.0 | 10 | 2.7 | 2 |
| 18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. | 104 | 27.7 | 148 | 39.5 | 81 | 21.6 | 27 | 7.2 | 15 | 4.0 | 2 |
| 19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. | 152 | 40.6 | 138 | 36.9 | 61 | 16.3 | 15 | 4.0 | 8 | 2.1 | 3 |
| 20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. | 137 | 36.6 | 142 | 38.0 | 58 | 15.5 | 23 | 6.1 | 14 | 3.7 | 3 |
| 21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. | 208 | 55.9 | 122 | 32.8 | 27 | 7.3 | 12 | 3.2 | 3 | 0.8 | 5 |
| 22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. | 169 | 45.4 | 128 | 34.4 | 50 | 13.4 | 13 | 3.5 | 12 | 3.2 | 5 |
| 23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. | 138 | 37.1 | 152 | 40.9 | 59 | 15.9 | 18 | 4.8 | 5 | 1.3 | 5 |
| 24 - My teachers make learning interesting. | 105 | 28.5 | 129 | 35.1 | 81 | 22.0 | 29 | 7.9 | 24 | 6.5 | 9 |
| 25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. | 133 | 35.8 | 152 | 41.0 | 64 | 17.3 | 15 | 4.0 | 7 | 1.9 | 6 |
| 26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. | 128 | 34.6 | 126 | 34.1 | 80 | 21.6 | 20 | 5.4 | 16 | 4.3 | 7 |
| 27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. | 214 | 58.3 | 108 | 29.4 | 31 | 8.4 | 9 | 2.5 | 5 | 1.4 | 10 |
| 28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. | 127 | 34.4 | 139 | 37.7 | 71 | 19.2 | 18 | 4.9 | 14 | 3.8 | 8 |
| 29 - I feel safe at school. | 177 | 48.2 | 101 | 27.5 | 52 | 14.2 | 17 | 4.6 | 20 | 5.4 | 10 |
| 30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. | 138 | 37.1 | 112 | 30.1 | 67 | 18.0 | 25 | 6.7 | 30 | 8.1 | 5 |
| 31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. | 160 | 42.9 | 117 | 31.4 | 52 | 13.9 | 25 | 6.7 | 19 | 5.1 | 4 |
| 32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. | 49 | 13.2 | 69 | 18.5 | 108 | 29.0 | 69 | 18.5 | 77 | 20.7 | 5 |
| 33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. | 125 | 33.8 | 145 | 39.2 | 59 | 15.9 | 24 | 6.5 | 17 | 4.6 | 7 |
| 34 - I learn about other cultures in school. | 133 | 35.7 | 134 | 35.9 | 71 | 19.0 | 18 | 4.8 | 17 | 4.6 | 4 |
| 35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. | 275 | 73.7 | 70 | 18.8 | 20 | 5.4 | 6 | 1.6 | 2 | 0.5 | 4 |
| 36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. | 146 | 38.8 | 163 | 43.4 | 53 | 14.1 | 7 | 1.9 | 7 | 1.9 | 1 |
| 37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. | 128 | 34.3 | 159 | 42.6 | 62 | 16.6 | 15 | 4.0 | 9 | 2.4 | 4 |
| 38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. | 187 | 50.1 | 119 | 31.9 | 43 | 11.5 | 17 | 4.6 | 7 | 1.9 | 4 |
| 39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 87 | 23.6 | 113 | 30.7 | 98 | 26.6 | 36 | 9.8 | 34 | 9.2 | 9 |
| 40 - Our classes are often interrupted. | 55 | 14.9 | 84 | 22.7 | 124 | 33.5 | 72 | 19.5 | 35 | 9.5 | 7 |
| 41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 83 | 22.8 | 121 | 33.2 | 135 | 37.1 | 17 | 4.7 | 8 | 2.2 | 13 |
| 42 - I have fun learning. | 106 | 28.3 | 108 | 28.8 | 82 | 21.9 | 32 | 8.5 | 47 | 12.5 | 2 |
| 43 - My teachers think I can learn. | 201 | 54.0 | 127 | 34.1 | 38 | 10.2 | 3 | 0.8 | 3 | 0.8 | 5 |
| 44 - The community is proud of this school. | 173 | 46.6 | 120 | 32.3 | 60 | 16.2 | 9 | 2.4 | 9 | 2.4 | 6 |
| 45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. | 154 | 41.5 | 130 | 35.0 | 63 | 17.0 | 11 | 3.0 | 13 | 3.5 | 6 |
| 46 - Students at my school are friendly. | 72 | 19.7 | 104 | 28.4 | 106 | 29.0 | 42 | 11.5 | 42 | 11.5 | 11 |
| 47 - This school is a good place to learn. | 163 | 44.1 | 133 | 35.9 | 49 | 13.2 | 13 | 3.5 | 12 | 3.2 | 7 |
| 48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. | 227 | 61.0 | 117 | 31.5 | 18 | 4.8 | 5 | 1.3 | 5 | 1.3 | 5 |
| 49 - My teachers are good teachers. | 191 | 51.1 | 118 | 31.6 | 50 | 13.4 | 7 | 1.9 | 8 | 2.1 | 3 |
| 50 - My school building is in good condition. | 220 | 58.8 | 104 | 27.8 | 32 | 8.6 | 10 | 2.7 | 8 | 2.1 | 3 |
| 51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. | 73 | 19.6 | 76 | 20.4 | 98 | 26.3 | 59 | 15.9 | 66 | 17.7 | 5 |
| 52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. | 162 | 43.5 | 115 | 30.9 | 59 | 15.9 | 18 | 4.8 | 18 | 4.8 | 5 |
| 53 - I like going to this school. | 166 | 44.9 | 101 | 27.3 | 48 | 13.0 | 19 | 5.1 | 36 | 9.7 | 7 |
| 54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. | 254 | 68.3 | 86 | 23.1 | 26 | 7.0 | 2 | 0.5 | 4 | 1.1 | 5 |
| 55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. | 144 | 39.1 | 125 | 34.0 | 58 | 15.8 | 19 | 5.2 | 22 | 6.0 | 9 |
| 56 - I would attend a different school if I could. | 45 | 12.1 | 46 | 12.4 | 48 | 12.9 | 56 | 15.1 | 177 | 47.6 | 5 |
| 57 - Teachers treat me with respect. | 153 | 41.7 | 127 | 34.6 | 60 | 16.3 | 19 | 5.2 | 8 | 2.2 | 10 |
| 58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. | 123 | 33.5 | 122 | 33.2 | 68 | 18.5 | 25 | 6.8 | 29 | 7.9 | 10 |
| 59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. | 177 | 47.8 | 129 | 34.9 | 58 | 15.7 | 4 | 1.1 | 2 | 0.5 | 7 |
| 60 - I am treated fairly at school. | 148 | 40.0 | 113 | 30.5 | 61 | 16.5 | 27 | 7.3 | 21 | 5.7 | 7 |
| 61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. | 170 | 45.7 | 113 | 30.4 | 42 | 11.3 | 22 | 5.9 | 25 | 6.7 | 5 |
| 62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 110 | 29.9 | 111 | 30.2 | 98 | 26.6 | 19 | 5.2 | 30 | 8.2 | 9 |
| 63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. | 158 | 42.6 | 106 | 28.6 | 62 | 16.7 | 15 | 4.0 | 30 | 8.1 | 6 |
| 64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. | 169 | 45.6 | 122 | 32.9 | 61 | 16.4 | 9 | 2.4 | 10 | 2.7 | 6 |
| 65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. | 192 | 51.9 | 91 | 24.6 | 46 | 12.4 | 20 | 5.4 | 21 | 5.7 | 7 |
| 66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. | 95 | 25.6 | 111 | 29.9 | 95 | 25.6 | 31 | 8.4 | 39 | 10.5 | 6 |
| 67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. | 183 | 49.3 | 120 | 32.3 | 44 | 11.9 | 14 | 3.8 | 10 | 2.7 | 6 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2004 |
| Tables Posted April 16, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |