| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| AFFTON HIGH, AFFTON 101 School District |
| What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl) |
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| SEC1 | Frequency | Percent |
| MALE | 352 | 49.30 |
| FEMALE | 362 | 50.70 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| What grade are you in? | ||
| SEC2 | Frequency | Percent |
| 9TH | 178 | 24.93 |
| 10TH | 197 | 27.59 |
| 11TH | 176 | 24.65 |
| 12TH | 163 | 22.83 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| SEC3 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE | 581 | 82.29 |
| BLACK | 70 | 9.92 |
| ASIAN/ORIENTAL | 16 | 2.27 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 2 | 0.28 |
| HISPANIC | 13 | 1.84 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 24 | 3.40 |
| Frequency Missing = 12 |
| How far in school did your mother go? |
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| SEC4 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 3 | 0.42 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 37 | 5.20 |
| H.S. GRAD | 212 | 29.82 |
| POST SECONDARY | 162 | 22.78 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 217 | 30.52 |
| DON T KNOW | 80 | 11.25 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| How far in school did your father go? |
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| SEC5 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 | 6 | 0.85 |
| 2 | 37 | 5.24 |
| 3 | 180 | 25.50 |
| 4 | 133 | 18.84 |
| 5 | 228 | 32.29 |
| 6 | 122 | 17.28 |
| Frequency Missing = 12 |
| How many days of school did you miss last month? |
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| SEC6 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 548 | 76.54 |
| 1 OR 2 DAYS | 118 | 16.48 |
| 3 OR 4 DAYS | 24 | 3.35 |
| 5 TO 10 DAYS | 15 | 2.09 |
| MORE THAN 10 DAYS | 11 | 1.54 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| How many hours of television do you usually watch each day? |
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| SEC7 | Frequency | Percent |
| ONE HR. OR LESS | 219 | 30.76 |
| TWO HRS. | 190 | 26.69 |
| THREE HRS. | 138 | 19.38 |
| FOUR HRS. | 86 | 12.08 |
| FIVE HRS. | 34 | 4.78 |
| SIX + HRS. | 45 | 6.32 |
| 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 | 67 | 9.45 |
| TWO YEAR SCHOOL | 64 | 9.03 |
| FOUR YEAR SCHOOL | 497 | 70.10 |
| MILITARY | 19 | 2.68 |
| OTHER | 62 | 8.74 |
| Frequency Missing = 9 |
| Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school? |
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| SEC9 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 136 | 19.13 |
| A & B | 235 | 33.05 |
| B | 98 | 13.78 |
| B & C | 152 | 21.38 |
| C | 58 | 8.16 |
| C & D | 26 | 3.66 |
| D | 5 | 0.70 |
| BELOW D | 1 | 0.14 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| How much time do you usually spend on homework each day? |
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| SEC10 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE ASSIGNED | 16 | 2.25 |
| DON T DO IT | 29 | 4.08 |
| 1/2 HR. OR LESS | 164 | 23.07 |
| ONE HOUR | 298 | 41.91 |
| TWO HOURS | 141 | 19.83 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 63 | 8.86 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| 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 | 348 | 48.74 |
| UNDER 6 HRS. | 56 | 7.84 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 59 | 8.26 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 72 | 10.08 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 105 | 14.71 |
| 21 TO 25 HRS. | 50 | 7.00 |
| MORE THAN 25 | 24 | 3.36 |
| 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 | 83 | 11.61 |
| GOOD | 351 | 49.09 |
| AVERAGE | 253 | 35.38 |
| BELOW AVERAGE | 20 | 2.80 |
| POOR | 8 | 1.12 |
| 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 | 246 | 34.60 |
| 1 TO 2 HRS. | 143 | 20.11 |
| 3 TO 5 HRS. | 96 | 13.50 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 63 | 8.86 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 100 | 14.06 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 39 | 5.49 |
| MORE THAN 20 | 24 | 3.38 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| 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 | 78 | 11.02 |
| Several Times/wk | 46 | 6.50 |
| Once a week | 58 | 8.19 |
| Once 2/wks | 48 | 6.78 |
| Infrequently | 302 | 42.66 |
| Not at all | 176 | 24.86 |
| 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. | 368 | 53.72 |
| Voc./ tech. | 58 | 8.47 |
| General | 259 | 37.81 |
| Frequency Missing = 33 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school. |
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| SEC16A | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 38 | 5.52 |
| Rarely | 130 | 18.90 |
| Occasionally | 277 | 40.26 |
| Regularly | 243 | 35.32 |
| Frequency Missing = 30 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for high school. |
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| sec16b | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 45 | 6.58 |
| Rarely | 166 | 24.27 |
| Occasionally | 265 | 38.74 |
| Regularly | 208 | 30.41 |
| Frequency Missing = 34 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school. |
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| SEC16C | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 43 | 6.30 |
| Rarely | 126 | 18.45 |
| Occasionally | 249 | 36.46 |
| Regularly | 265 | 38.80 |
| Frequency Missing = 35 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2001 |
| Tables Posted April 14, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| AFFTON HIGH, AFFTON 101 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. | 72 | 10.1 | 350 | 48.9 | 228 | 31.8 | 54 | 7.5 | 12 | 1.7 | 2 |
| 18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. | 76 | 10.7 | 326 | 45.7 | 178 | 25.0 | 115 | 16.1 | 18 | 2.5 | 5 |
| 19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. | 91 | 12.8 | 341 | 47.9 | 219 | 30.8 | 54 | 7.6 | 7 | 1.0 | 6 |
| 20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. | 126 | 17.6 | 335 | 46.8 | 187 | 26.1 | 47 | 6.6 | 21 | 2.9 | 2 |
| 21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. | 147 | 20.9 | 377 | 53.5 | 148 | 21.0 | 25 | 3.5 | 8 | 1.1 | 13 |
| 22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. | 138 | 19.5 | 315 | 44.6 | 193 | 27.3 | 50 | 7.1 | 10 | 1.4 | 12 |
| 23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. | 82 | 11.5 | 273 | 38.3 | 234 | 32.9 | 102 | 14.3 | 21 | 2.9 | 6 |
| 24 - My teachers make learning interesting. | 40 | 5.6 | 227 | 32.0 | 306 | 43.1 | 99 | 13.9 | 38 | 5.4 | 8 |
| 25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. | 129 | 18.2 | 401 | 56.5 | 146 | 20.6 | 29 | 4.1 | 5 | 0.7 | 8 |
| 26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. | 153 | 21.5 | 339 | 47.6 | 174 | 24.4 | 36 | 5.1 | 10 | 1.4 | 6 |
| 27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. | 210 | 29.5 | 315 | 44.2 | 138 | 19.4 | 38 | 5.3 | 12 | 1.7 | 5 |
| 28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. | 69 | 9.7 | 294 | 41.5 | 242 | 34.2 | 78 | 11.0 | 25 | 3.5 | 10 |
| 29 - I feel safe at school. | 124 | 17.5 | 290 | 40.8 | 197 | 27.7 | 64 | 9.0 | 35 | 4.9 | 8 |
| 30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. | 114 | 16.1 | 296 | 41.8 | 211 | 29.8 | 61 | 8.6 | 26 | 3.7 | 10 |
| 31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. | 116 | 16.3 | 272 | 38.3 | 194 | 27.3 | 82 | 11.5 | 46 | 6.5 | 8 |
| 32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. | 157 | 22.2 | 204 | 28.8 | 244 | 34.5 | 75 | 10.6 | 28 | 4.0 | 10 |
| 33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. | 68 | 9.6 | 243 | 34.5 | 288 | 40.9 | 82 | 11.6 | 24 | 3.4 | 13 |
| 34 - I learn about other cultures in school. | 99 | 13.9 | 345 | 48.5 | 192 | 27.0 | 58 | 8.1 | 18 | 2.5 | 6 |
| 35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. | 303 | 42.6 | 279 | 39.2 | 108 | 15.2 | 13 | 1.8 | 9 | 1.3 | 6 |
| 36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. | 146 | 20.4 | 388 | 54.3 | 149 | 20.8 | 21 | 2.9 | 11 | 1.5 | 3 |
| 37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. | 67 | 9.4 | 337 | 47.3 | 227 | 31.8 | 60 | 8.4 | 22 | 3.1 | 5 |
| 38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. | 127 | 17.9 | 374 | 52.6 | 163 | 22.9 | 34 | 4.8 | 13 | 1.8 | 7 |
| 39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 41 | 5.8 | 244 | 34.4 | 276 | 38.9 | 111 | 15.6 | 38 | 5.4 | 8 |
| 40 - Our classes are often interrupted. | 33 | 4.7 | 122 | 17.3 | 295 | 41.7 | 225 | 31.8 | 32 | 4.5 | 11 |
| 41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 41 | 5.9 | 194 | 28.1 | 385 | 55.7 | 55 | 8.0 | 16 | 2.3 | 27 |
| 42 - I have fun learning. | 62 | 8.7 | 222 | 31.0 | 277 | 38.7 | 94 | 13.1 | 61 | 8.5 | 2 |
| 43 - My teachers think I can learn. | 175 | 24.6 | 388 | 54.6 | 130 | 18.3 | 13 | 1.8 | 4 | 0.6 | 8 |
| 44 - The community is proud of this school. | 79 | 11.1 | 255 | 35.9 | 258 | 36.3 | 84 | 11.8 | 35 | 4.9 | 7 |
| 45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. | 102 | 14.3 | 273 | 38.3 | 227 | 31.8 | 90 | 12.6 | 21 | 2.9 | 5 |
| 46 - Students at my school are friendly. | 55 | 7.7 | 294 | 41.4 | 250 | 35.2 | 77 | 10.8 | 34 | 4.8 | 8 |
| 47 - This school is a good place to learn. | 92 | 13.0 | 346 | 48.8 | 207 | 29.2 | 38 | 5.4 | 26 | 3.7 | 9 |
| 48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. | 240 | 33.7 | 353 | 49.5 | 104 | 14.6 | 9 | 1.3 | 7 | 1.0 | 5 |
| 49 - My teachers are good teachers. | 127 | 17.8 | 352 | 49.4 | 199 | 27.9 | 24 | 3.4 | 11 | 1.5 | 5 |
| 50 - My school building is in good condition. | 32 | 4.5 | 155 | 21.8 | 237 | 33.3 | 165 | 23.2 | 123 | 17.3 | 6 |
| 51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. | 98 | 13.8 | 193 | 27.3 | 274 | 38.7 | 101 | 14.3 | 42 | 5.9 | 10 |
| 52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. | 110 | 15.4 | 285 | 40.0 | 195 | 27.4 | 81 | 11.4 | 41 | 5.8 | 6 |
| 53 - I like going to this school. | 125 | 17.5 | 259 | 36.3 | 219 | 30.7 | 63 | 8.8 | 47 | 6.6 | 5 |
| 54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. | 348 | 49.2 | 257 | 36.3 | 79 | 11.2 | 18 | 2.5 | 6 | 0.8 | 10 |
| 55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. | 139 | 19.5 | 320 | 44.9 | 198 | 27.8 | 29 | 4.1 | 26 | 3.7 | 6 |
| 56 - I would attend a different school if I could. | 109 | 15.4 | 113 | 15.9 | 182 | 25.7 | 164 | 23.1 | 141 | 19.9 | 9 |
| 57 - Teachers treat me with respect. | 113 | 16.0 | 336 | 47.5 | 196 | 27.7 | 45 | 6.4 | 17 | 2.4 | 11 |
| 58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. | 110 | 15.4 | 287 | 40.3 | 197 | 27.7 | 81 | 11.4 | 37 | 5.2 | 6 |
| 59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. | 165 | 23.3 | 357 | 50.4 | 164 | 23.2 | 14 | 2.0 | 8 | 1.1 | 10 |
| 60 - I am treated fairly at school. | 100 | 14.1 | 345 | 48.6 | 203 | 28.6 | 47 | 6.6 | 15 | 2.1 | 8 |
| 61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. | 111 | 15.6 | 243 | 34.1 | 184 | 25.8 | 111 | 15.6 | 63 | 8.8 | 6 |
| 62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 62 | 8.7 | 229 | 32.3 | 316 | 44.5 | 73 | 10.3 | 30 | 4.2 | 8 |
| 63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. | 83 | 11.7 | 290 | 40.7 | 217 | 30.5 | 69 | 9.7 | 53 | 7.4 | 6 |
| 64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. | 164 | 23.1 | 328 | 46.1 | 176 | 24.8 | 32 | 4.5 | 11 | 1.5 | 7 |
| 65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. | 122 | 17.1 | 271 | 38.0 | 183 | 25.6 | 93 | 13.0 | 45 | 6.3 | 4 |
| 66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. | 109 | 15.3 | 213 | 29.8 | 216 | 30.3 | 109 | 15.3 | 67 | 9.4 | 4 |
| 67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. | 144 | 20.3 | 303 | 42.6 | 190 | 26.7 | 55 | 7.7 | 19 | 2.7 | 7 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2001 |
| Tables Posted April 14, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |