| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| LADUE MIDDLE, LADUE School District |
| What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl) |
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| SEC1 | Frequency | Percent |
| MALE | 317 | 46.76 |
| FEMALE | 361 | 53.24 |
| What grade are you in? | ||
| SEC2 | Frequency | Percent |
| 6TH | 241 | 35.60 |
| 7TH | 205 | 30.28 |
| 8TH | 229 | 33.83 |
| 9TH | 2 | 0.30 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| SEC3 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE | 469 | 69.90 |
| BLACK | 95 | 14.16 |
| ASIAN/ORIENTAL | 50 | 7.45 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 1 | 0.15 |
| HISPANIC | 14 | 2.09 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 42 | 6.26 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| How far in school did your mother go? |
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| SEC4 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 7 | 1.03 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 3 | 0.44 |
| H.S. GRAD | 35 | 5.17 |
| POST SECONDARY | 56 | 8.27 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 511 | 75.48 |
| DON T KNOW | 65 | 9.60 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How far in school did your father go? |
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| SEC5 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 | 4 | 0.59 |
| 2 | 7 | 1.04 |
| 3 | 32 | 4.75 |
| 4 | 37 | 5.49 |
| 5 | 502 | 74.48 |
| 6 | 92 | 13.65 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| How many days of school did you miss last month? |
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| SEC6 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 305 | 45.05 |
| 1 OR 2 DAYS | 243 | 35.89 |
| 3 OR 4 DAYS | 73 | 10.78 |
| 5 TO 10 DAYS | 46 | 6.79 |
| MORE THAN 10 DAYS | 10 | 1.48 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How many hours of television do you usually watch each day? |
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| SEC7 | Frequency | Percent |
| ONE HR. OR LESS | 251 | 37.19 |
| TWO HRS. | 204 | 30.22 |
| THREE HRS. | 91 | 13.48 |
| FOUR HRS. | 48 | 7.11 |
| FIVE HRS. | 32 | 4.74 |
| SIX + HRS. | 49 | 7.26 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| 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 | 20 | 2.97 |
| TWO YEAR SCHOOL | 17 | 2.53 |
| FOUR YEAR SCHOOL | 565 | 83.95 |
| MILITARY | 17 | 2.53 |
| OTHER | 54 | 8.02 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school? |
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| SEC9 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 327 | 48.37 |
| A & B | 177 | 26.18 |
| B | 61 | 9.02 |
| B & C | 75 | 11.09 |
| C | 17 | 2.51 |
| C & D | 12 | 1.78 |
| D | 1 | 0.15 |
| BELOW D | 6 | 0.89 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| How much time do you usually spend on homework each day? |
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| SEC10 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE ASSIGNED | 11 | 1.63 |
| DON T DO IT | 17 | 2.51 |
| 1/2 HR. OR LESS | 157 | 23.22 |
| ONE HOUR | 306 | 45.27 |
| TWO HOURS | 120 | 17.75 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 65 | 9.62 |
| 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 | 553 | 83.16 |
| UNDER 6 HRS. | 76 | 11.43 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 23 | 3.46 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 3 | 0.45 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 3 | 0.45 |
| 21 TO 25 HRS. | 2 | 0.30 |
| MORE THAN 25 | 5 | 0.75 |
| Frequency Missing = 13 |
| How would you describe the quality of education available to you in this school? |
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| SEC12 | Frequency | Percent |
| EXCELLENT | 301 | 44.66 |
| GOOD | 295 | 43.77 |
| AVERAGE | 58 | 8.61 |
| BELOW AVERAGE | 14 | 2.08 |
| POOR | 6 | 0.89 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| 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 | 216 | 32.24 |
| 1 TO 2 HRS. | 249 | 37.16 |
| 3 TO 5 HRS. | 138 | 20.60 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 38 | 5.67 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 19 | 2.84 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 5 | 0.75 |
| MORE THAN 20 | 5 | 0.75 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| 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 | 179 | 26.56 |
| Several Times/wk | 225 | 33.38 |
| Once a week | 102 | 15.13 |
| Once 2/wks | 69 | 10.24 |
| Infrequently | 87 | 12.91 |
| Not at all | 12 | 1.78 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Which of the following best describes the high school program you will complete? |
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| SEC15 | Frequency | Percent |
| College prep. | 450 | 70.75 |
| Voc./ tech. | 52 | 8.18 |
| General | 134 | 21.07 |
| Frequency Missing = 42 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school. |
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| SEC16A | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 33 | 5.07 |
| Rarely | 118 | 18.13 |
| Occasionally | 233 | 35.79 |
| Regularly | 267 | 41.01 |
| 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 | 121 | 18.97 |
| Rarely | 190 | 29.78 |
| Occasionally | 237 | 37.15 |
| Regularly | 90 | 14.11 |
| Frequency Missing = 40 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school. |
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| SEC16C | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 102 | 16.04 |
| Rarely | 189 | 29.72 |
| Occasionally | 207 | 32.55 |
| Regularly | 138 | 21.70 |
| Frequency Missing = 42 |
| Data Collected in Spring, 2004 |
| Tables Posted April 16, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| LADUE MIDDLE, LADUE 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. | 77 | 11.5 | 327 | 48.8 | 195 | 29.1 | 54 | 8.1 | 17 | 2.5 | 8 |
| 18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. | 160 | 23.7 | 302 | 44.8 | 166 | 24.6 | 33 | 4.9 | 13 | 1.9 | 4 |
| 19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. | 142 | 21.3 | 301 | 45.1 | 177 | 26.5 | 39 | 5.8 | 9 | 1.3 | 10 |
| 20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. | 132 | 19.8 | 227 | 34.0 | 180 | 26.9 | 96 | 14.4 | 33 | 4.9 | 10 |
| 21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. | 218 | 32.7 | 300 | 45.0 | 110 | 16.5 | 23 | 3.5 | 15 | 2.3 | 12 |
| 22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. | 153 | 22.8 | 283 | 42.2 | 157 | 23.4 | 58 | 8.6 | 20 | 3.0 | 7 |
| 23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. | 238 | 35.4 | 276 | 41.1 | 124 | 18.5 | 26 | 3.9 | 8 | 1.2 | 6 |
| 24 - My teachers make learning interesting. | 74 | 11.0 | 230 | 34.3 | 251 | 37.4 | 75 | 11.2 | 41 | 6.1 | 7 |
| 25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. | 191 | 28.9 | 317 | 48.0 | 120 | 18.2 | 25 | 3.8 | 8 | 1.2 | 17 |
| 26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. | 217 | 32.3 | 306 | 45.5 | 118 | 17.6 | 24 | 3.6 | 7 | 1.0 | 6 |
| 27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. | 268 | 40.0 | 255 | 38.1 | 109 | 16.3 | 29 | 4.3 | 9 | 1.3 | 8 |
| 28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. | 126 | 18.8 | 285 | 42.5 | 189 | 28.2 | 46 | 6.9 | 24 | 3.6 | 8 |
| 29 - I feel safe at school. | 251 | 37.6 | 238 | 35.6 | 111 | 16.6 | 42 | 6.3 | 26 | 3.9 | 10 |
| 30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. | 167 | 24.9 | 256 | 38.2 | 170 | 25.3 | 41 | 6.1 | 37 | 5.5 | 7 |
| 31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. | 161 | 24.1 | 291 | 43.5 | 141 | 21.1 | 50 | 7.5 | 26 | 3.9 | 9 |
| 32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. | 40 | 6.1 | 55 | 8.3 | 145 | 21.9 | 160 | 24.2 | 261 | 39.5 | 17 |
| 33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. | 120 | 18.4 | 227 | 34.8 | 192 | 29.4 | 71 | 10.9 | 42 | 6.4 | 26 |
| 34 - I learn about other cultures in school. | 166 | 24.9 | 265 | 39.7 | 167 | 25.0 | 52 | 7.8 | 18 | 2.7 | 10 |
| 35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. | 301 | 44.9 | 236 | 35.2 | 101 | 15.1 | 18 | 2.7 | 15 | 2.2 | 7 |
| 36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. | 193 | 28.8 | 339 | 50.5 | 113 | 16.8 | 19 | 2.8 | 7 | 1.0 | 7 |
| 37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. | 116 | 17.4 | 290 | 43.5 | 201 | 30.1 | 47 | 7.0 | 13 | 1.9 | 11 |
| 38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. | 166 | 25.1 | 291 | 44.0 | 151 | 22.8 | 37 | 5.6 | 17 | 2.6 | 16 |
| 39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 93 | 14.0 | 245 | 36.9 | 235 | 35.4 | 62 | 9.3 | 29 | 4.4 | 14 |
| 40 - Our classes are often interrupted. | 71 | 10.8 | 136 | 20.7 | 255 | 38.8 | 158 | 24.0 | 37 | 5.6 | 21 |
| 41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 72 | 11.1 | 179 | 27.5 | 303 | 46.5 | 62 | 9.5 | 35 | 5.4 | 27 |
| 42 - I have fun learning. | 107 | 16.0 | 212 | 31.7 | 231 | 34.5 | 67 | 10.0 | 52 | 7.8 | 9 |
| 43 - My teachers think I can learn. | 263 | 39.7 | 289 | 43.6 | 90 | 13.6 | 15 | 2.3 | 6 | 0.9 | 15 |
| 44 - The community is proud of this school. | 260 | 39.3 | 265 | 40.0 | 112 | 16.9 | 11 | 1.7 | 14 | 2.1 | 16 |
| 45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. | 200 | 29.9 | 256 | 38.3 | 152 | 22.7 | 42 | 6.3 | 19 | 2.8 | 9 |
| 46 - Students at my school are friendly. | 114 | 17.1 | 244 | 36.7 | 218 | 32.8 | 64 | 9.6 | 25 | 3.8 | 13 |
| 47 - This school is a good place to learn. | 204 | 30.6 | 304 | 45.6 | 124 | 18.6 | 22 | 3.3 | 12 | 1.8 | 12 |
| 48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. | 290 | 43.9 | 274 | 41.5 | 78 | 11.8 | 10 | 1.5 | 9 | 1.4 | 17 |
| 49 - My teachers are good teachers. | 221 | 33.1 | 280 | 42.0 | 130 | 19.5 | 21 | 3.1 | 15 | 2.2 | 11 |
| 50 - My school building is in good condition. | 270 | 40.5 | 262 | 39.3 | 102 | 15.3 | 21 | 3.2 | 11 | 1.7 | 12 |
| 51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. | 40 | 6.1 | 67 | 10.2 | 146 | 22.1 | 173 | 26.2 | 234 | 35.5 | 18 |
| 52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. | 267 | 40.2 | 250 | 37.7 | 108 | 16.3 | 26 | 3.9 | 13 | 2.0 | 14 |
| 53 - I like going to this school. | 208 | 31.5 | 230 | 34.8 | 151 | 22.9 | 34 | 5.2 | 37 | 5.6 | 18 |
| 54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. | 415 | 63.1 | 191 | 29.0 | 39 | 5.9 | 5 | 0.8 | 8 | 1.2 | 20 |
| 55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. | 257 | 39.2 | 268 | 40.9 | 97 | 14.8 | 20 | 3.1 | 13 | 2.0 | 23 |
| 56 - I would attend a different school if I could. | 61 | 9.2 | 74 | 11.2 | 165 | 24.9 | 159 | 24.0 | 203 | 30.7 | 16 |
| 57 - Teachers treat me with respect. | 188 | 28.5 | 286 | 43.3 | 143 | 21.7 | 25 | 3.8 | 18 | 2.7 | 18 |
| 58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. | 155 | 23.6 | 267 | 40.7 | 156 | 23.8 | 49 | 7.5 | 29 | 4.4 | 22 |
| 59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. | 276 | 42.0 | 284 | 43.2 | 84 | 12.8 | 10 | 1.5 | 3 | 0.5 | 21 |
| 60 - I am treated fairly at school. | 153 | 23.5 | 295 | 45.2 | 142 | 21.8 | 38 | 5.8 | 24 | 3.7 | 26 |
| 61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. | 184 | 28.1 | 240 | 36.6 | 130 | 19.8 | 73 | 11.1 | 28 | 4.3 | 23 |
| 62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 114 | 17.6 | 243 | 37.5 | 219 | 33.8 | 49 | 7.6 | 23 | 3.5 | 30 |
| 63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. | 131 | 20.0 | 231 | 35.3 | 163 | 24.9 | 76 | 11.6 | 54 | 8.2 | 23 |
| 64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. | 208 | 31.8 | 277 | 42.3 | 129 | 19.7 | 30 | 4.6 | 11 | 1.7 | 23 |
| 65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. | 194 | 29.6 | 186 | 28.4 | 138 | 21.1 | 62 | 9.5 | 75 | 11.5 | 23 |
| 66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. | 118 | 18.2 | 217 | 33.4 | 187 | 28.8 | 74 | 11.4 | 54 | 8.3 | 28 |
| 67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. | 248 | 37.7 | 269 | 40.9 | 108 | 16.4 | 18 | 2.7 | 14 | 2.1 | 21 |
| Data Collected in Spring, 2004 |
| Tables Posted April 16, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |