| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| CLAYTON HIGH, CLAYTON School District |
| What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl) |
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| SEC1 | Frequency | Percent |
| MALE | 317 | 50.48 |
| FEMALE | 311 | 49.52 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| What grade are you in? | ||
| SEC2 | Frequency | Percent |
| 9TH | 184 | 29.30 |
| 10TH | 127 | 20.22 |
| 11TH | 172 | 27.39 |
| 12TH | 145 | 23.09 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| SEC3 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE | 436 | 71.36 |
| BLACK | 83 | 13.58 |
| ASIAN/ORIENTAL | 43 | 7.04 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 5 | 0.82 |
| HISPANIC | 16 | 2.62 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 28 | 4.58 |
| Frequency Missing = 19 |
| How far in school did your mother go? |
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| SEC4 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 8 | 1.28 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 1 | 0.16 |
| H.S. GRAD | 41 | 6.55 |
| POST SECONDARY | 70 | 11.18 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 487 | 77.80 |
| DON T KNOW | 19 | 3.04 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| How far in school did your father go? |
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| SEC5 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 | 4 | 0.64 |
| 2 | 4 | 0.64 |
| 3 | 33 | 5.26 |
| 4 | 51 | 8.13 |
| 5 | 494 | 78.79 |
| 6 | 41 | 6.54 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| How many days of school did you miss last month? |
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| SEC6 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 233 | 37.10 |
| 1 OR 2 DAYS | 228 | 36.31 |
| 3 OR 4 DAYS | 108 | 17.20 |
| 5 TO 10 DAYS | 42 | 6.69 |
| MORE THAN 10 DAYS | 17 | 2.71 |
| 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 | 282 | 44.90 |
| TWO HRS. | 161 | 25.64 |
| THREE HRS. | 92 | 14.65 |
| FOUR HRS. | 48 | 7.64 |
| FIVE HRS. | 15 | 2.39 |
| SIX + HRS. | 30 | 4.78 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| 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 | 13 | 2.08 |
| TWO YEAR SCHOOL | 21 | 3.35 |
| FOUR YEAR SCHOOL | 556 | 88.82 |
| MILITARY | 8 | 1.28 |
| OTHER | 28 | 4.47 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school? |
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| SEC9 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 225 | 35.89 |
| A & B | 179 | 28.55 |
| B | 82 | 13.08 |
| B & C | 74 | 11.80 |
| C | 29 | 4.63 |
| C & D | 26 | 4.15 |
| D | 7 | 1.12 |
| BELOW D | 5 | 0.80 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| How much time do you usually spend on homework each day? |
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| SEC10 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE ASSIGNED | 6 | 0.95 |
| DON T DO IT | 42 | 6.68 |
| 1/2 HR. OR LESS | 65 | 10.33 |
| ONE HOUR | 159 | 25.28 |
| TWO HOURS | 191 | 30.37 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 166 | 26.39 |
| 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 | 375 | 59.81 |
| UNDER 6 HRS. | 88 | 14.04 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 72 | 11.48 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 49 | 7.81 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 20 | 3.19 |
| 21 TO 25 HRS. | 14 | 2.23 |
| MORE THAN 25 | 9 | 1.44 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| How would you describe the quality of education available to you in this school? |
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| SEC12 | Frequency | Percent |
| EXCELLENT | 416 | 66.24 |
| GOOD | 181 | 28.82 |
| AVERAGE | 25 | 3.98 |
| BELOW AVERAGE | 5 | 0.80 |
| POOR | 1 | 0.16 |
| 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 | 110 | 17.52 |
| 1 TO 2 HRS. | 111 | 17.68 |
| 3 TO 5 HRS. | 71 | 11.31 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 147 | 23.41 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 124 | 19.75 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 50 | 7.96 |
| MORE THAN 20 | 15 | 2.39 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| 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 | 213 | 33.97 |
| Several Times/wk | 168 | 26.79 |
| Once a week | 88 | 14.04 |
| Once 2/wks | 45 | 7.18 |
| Infrequently | 99 | 15.79 |
| Not at all | 14 | 2.23 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Which of the following best describes the high school program you will complete? |
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| SEC15 | Frequency | Percent |
| College prep. | 453 | 74.88 |
| Voc./ tech. | 22 | 3.64 |
| General | 130 | 21.49 |
| Frequency Missing = 25 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school. |
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| SEC16A | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 29 | 4.73 |
| Rarely | 100 | 16.31 |
| Occasionally | 190 | 31.00 |
| Regularly | 294 | 47.96 |
| Frequency Missing = 17 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for high school. |
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| sec16b | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 32 | 5.22 |
| Rarely | 103 | 16.80 |
| Occasionally | 247 | 40.29 |
| Regularly | 231 | 37.68 |
| Frequency Missing = 17 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school. |
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| SEC16C | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 25 | 4.08 |
| Rarely | 80 | 13.05 |
| Occasionally | 201 | 32.79 |
| Regularly | 307 | 50.08 |
| Frequency Missing = 17 |
| Data Collected in Spring, 2002 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| CLAYTON HIGH, CLAYTON 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. | 86 | 13.7 | 319 | 50.6 | 145 | 23.0 | 57 | 9.0 | 23 | 3.7 | 0 |
| 18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. | 226 | 35.9 | 302 | 48.0 | 63 | 10.0 | 29 | 4.6 | 9 | 1.4 | 1 |
| 19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. | 118 | 18.8 | 362 | 57.7 | 106 | 16.9 | 32 | 5.1 | 9 | 1.4 | 3 |
| 20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. | 120 | 19.2 | 303 | 48.4 | 125 | 20.0 | 58 | 9.3 | 20 | 3.2 | 4 |
| 21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. | 172 | 27.7 | 335 | 53.9 | 92 | 14.8 | 18 | 2.9 | 4 | 0.6 | 9 |
| 22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. | 143 | 22.9 | 313 | 50.1 | 117 | 18.7 | 38 | 6.1 | 14 | 2.2 | 5 |
| 23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. | 136 | 21.7 | 294 | 46.8 | 123 | 19.6 | 55 | 8.8 | 20 | 3.2 | 2 |
| 24 - My teachers make learning interesting. | 80 | 12.8 | 258 | 41.2 | 198 | 31.6 | 68 | 10.9 | 22 | 3.5 | 4 |
| 25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. | 150 | 23.9 | 362 | 57.6 | 84 | 13.4 | 25 | 4.0 | 7 | 1.1 | 2 |
| 26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. | 212 | 33.9 | 315 | 50.3 | 78 | 12.5 | 16 | 2.6 | 5 | 0.8 | 4 |
| 27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. | 199 | 31.6 | 282 | 44.8 | 99 | 15.7 | 36 | 5.7 | 13 | 2.1 | 1 |
| 28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. | 116 | 18.5 | 305 | 48.6 | 154 | 24.6 | 44 | 7.0 | 8 | 1.3 | 3 |
| 29 - I feel safe at school. | 282 | 45.0 | 260 | 41.5 | 64 | 10.2 | 10 | 1.6 | 10 | 1.6 | 4 |
| 30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. | 151 | 24.0 | 263 | 41.8 | 149 | 23.7 | 47 | 7.5 | 19 | 3.0 | 1 |
| 31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. | 116 | 18.5 | 268 | 42.8 | 143 | 22.8 | 70 | 11.2 | 29 | 4.6 | 4 |
| 32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. | 186 | 30.0 | 217 | 34.9 | 162 | 26.1 | 41 | 6.6 | 15 | 2.4 | 9 |
| 33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. | 91 | 14.6 | 283 | 45.4 | 176 | 28.3 | 56 | 9.0 | 17 | 2.7 | 7 |
| 34 - I learn about other cultures in school. | 103 | 16.4 | 279 | 44.5 | 160 | 25.5 | 69 | 11.0 | 16 | 2.6 | 3 |
| 35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. | 166 | 26.6 | 247 | 39.6 | 152 | 24.4 | 41 | 6.6 | 18 | 2.9 | 6 |
| 36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. | 254 | 40.4 | 312 | 49.6 | 47 | 7.5 | 10 | 1.6 | 6 | 1.0 | 1 |
| 37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. | 101 | 16.1 | 295 | 47.0 | 152 | 24.2 | 59 | 9.4 | 21 | 3.3 | 2 |
| 38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. | 163 | 26.0 | 337 | 53.7 | 99 | 15.8 | 18 | 2.9 | 10 | 1.6 | 3 |
| 39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 87 | 14.0 | 289 | 46.6 | 177 | 28.5 | 49 | 7.9 | 18 | 2.9 | 10 |
| 40 - Our classes are often interrupted. | 22 | 3.5 | 86 | 13.8 | 166 | 26.6 | 303 | 48.5 | 48 | 7.7 | 5 |
| 41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 26 | 4.2 | 112 | 18.2 | 290 | 47.2 | 103 | 16.8 | 83 | 13.5 | 16 |
| 42 - I have fun learning. | 86 | 13.7 | 271 | 43.3 | 175 | 28.0 | 60 | 9.6 | 34 | 5.4 | 4 |
| 43 - My teachers think I can learn. | 243 | 38.8 | 322 | 51.4 | 46 | 7.3 | 11 | 1.8 | 5 | 0.8 | 3 |
| 44 - The community is proud of this school. | 345 | 55.4 | 220 | 35.3 | 48 | 7.7 | 4 | 0.6 | 6 | 1.0 | 7 |
| 45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. | 237 | 37.9 | 248 | 39.6 | 86 | 13.7 | 42 | 6.7 | 13 | 2.1 | 4 |
| 46 - Students at my school are friendly. | 108 | 17.3 | 308 | 49.4 | 144 | 23.1 | 41 | 6.6 | 23 | 3.7 | 6 |
| 47 - This school is a good place to learn. | 205 | 32.9 | 334 | 53.6 | 68 | 10.9 | 8 | 1.3 | 8 | 1.3 | 7 |
| 48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. | 303 | 48.6 | 275 | 44.1 | 36 | 5.8 | 3 | 0.5 | 6 | 1.0 | 7 |
| 49 - My teachers are good teachers. | 187 | 30.1 | 332 | 53.4 | 81 | 13.0 | 12 | 1.9 | 10 | 1.6 | 8 |
| 50 - My school building is in good condition. | 325 | 52.3 | 249 | 40.1 | 35 | 5.6 | 10 | 1.6 | 2 | 0.3 | 9 |
| 51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. | 105 | 17.1 | 206 | 33.5 | 200 | 32.5 | 79 | 12.8 | 25 | 4.1 | 15 |
| 52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. | 357 | 57.9 | 214 | 34.7 | 31 | 5.0 | 10 | 1.6 | 5 | 0.8 | 13 |
| 53 - I like going to this school. | 188 | 30.3 | 256 | 41.2 | 104 | 16.7 | 44 | 7.1 | 29 | 4.7 | 9 |
| 54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. | 381 | 61.6 | 195 | 31.5 | 27 | 4.4 | 8 | 1.3 | 8 | 1.3 | 11 |
| 55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. | 268 | 43.4 | 238 | 38.6 | 75 | 12.2 | 24 | 3.9 | 12 | 1.9 | 13 |
| 56 - I would attend a different school if I could. | 45 | 7.3 | 58 | 9.4 | 135 | 21.9 | 186 | 30.2 | 192 | 31.2 | 14 |
| 57 - Teachers treat me with respect. | 147 | 23.9 | 334 | 54.3 | 93 | 15.1 | 28 | 4.6 | 13 | 2.1 | 15 |
| 58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. | 133 | 21.5 | 276 | 44.6 | 126 | 20.4 | 69 | 11.1 | 15 | 2.4 | 11 |
| 59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. | 221 | 35.9 | 313 | 50.9 | 67 | 10.9 | 9 | 1.5 | 5 | 0.8 | 15 |
| 60 - I am treated fairly at school. | 139 | 22.6 | 335 | 54.4 | 92 | 14.9 | 41 | 6.7 | 9 | 1.5 | 14 |
| 61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. | 112 | 18.2 | 223 | 36.1 | 141 | 22.9 | 103 | 16.7 | 38 | 6.2 | 13 |
| 62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 102 | 16.5 | 273 | 44.1 | 191 | 30.9 | 36 | 5.8 | 17 | 2.7 | 11 |
| 63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. | 87 | 14.1 | 245 | 39.6 | 156 | 25.2 | 79 | 12.8 | 52 | 8.4 | 11 |
| 64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. | 190 | 30.7 | 292 | 47.2 | 95 | 15.3 | 35 | 5.7 | 7 | 1.1 | 11 |
| 65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. | 129 | 20.8 | 222 | 35.7 | 133 | 21.4 | 82 | 13.2 | 55 | 8.9 | 9 |
| 66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. | 136 | 22.1 | 227 | 36.9 | 137 | 22.3 | 67 | 10.9 | 48 | 7.8 | 15 |
| 67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. | 248 | 40.1 | 250 | 40.4 | 80 | 12.9 | 36 | 5.8 | 5 | 0.8 | 11 |
| Data Collected in Spring, 2002 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |