| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| VALLEY PARK MIDDLE, VALLEY PARK School District |
| What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl) |
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| SEC1 | Frequency | Percent |
| MALE | 108 | 50.23 |
| FEMALE | 107 | 49.77 |
| What grade are you in? | ||
| SEC2 | Frequency | Percent |
| 6TH | 71 | 33.02 |
| 7TH | 68 | 31.63 |
| 8TH | 76 | 35.35 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| SEC3 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE | 132 | 61.68 |
| BLACK | 64 | 29.91 |
| ASIAN/ORIENTAL | 5 | 2.34 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 4 | 1.87 |
| HISPANIC | 4 | 1.87 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 5 | 2.34 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How far in school did your mother go? |
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| SEC4 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 1 | 0.47 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 7 | 3.30 |
| H.S. GRAD | 52 | 24.53 |
| POST SECONDARY | 36 | 16.98 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 50 | 23.58 |
| DON T KNOW | 66 | 31.13 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| How far in school did your father go? |
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| SEC5 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 | 2 | 0.94 |
| 2 | 5 | 2.36 |
| 3 | 45 | 21.23 |
| 4 | 24 | 11.32 |
| 5 | 47 | 22.17 |
| 6 | 89 | 41.98 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| How many days of school did you miss last month? |
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| SEC6 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 107 | 49.77 |
| 1 OR 2 DAYS | 65 | 30.23 |
| 3 OR 4 DAYS | 28 | 13.02 |
| 5 TO 10 DAYS | 13 | 6.05 |
| MORE THAN 10 DAYS | 2 | 0.93 |
| How many hours of television do you usually watch each day? |
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| SEC7 | Frequency | Percent |
| ONE HR. OR LESS | 41 | 19.25 |
| TWO HRS. | 47 | 22.07 |
| THREE HRS. | 43 | 20.19 |
| FOUR HRS. | 45 | 21.13 |
| FIVE HRS. | 15 | 7.04 |
| SIX + HRS. | 22 | 10.33 |
| 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 | 6.07 |
| TWO YEAR SCHOOL | 15 | 7.01 |
| FOUR YEAR SCHOOL | 135 | 63.08 |
| MILITARY | 18 | 8.41 |
| OTHER | 33 | 15.42 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school? |
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| SEC9 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 32 | 14.88 |
| A & B | 46 | 21.40 |
| B | 12 | 5.58 |
| B & C | 56 | 26.05 |
| C | 18 | 8.37 |
| C & D | 30 | 13.95 |
| D | 13 | 6.05 |
| BELOW D | 8 | 3.72 |
| How much time do you usually spend on homework each day? |
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| SEC10 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE ASSIGNED | 1 | 0.47 |
| DON T DO IT | 5 | 2.34 |
| 1/2 HR. OR LESS | 86 | 40.19 |
| ONE HOUR | 91 | 42.52 |
| TWO HOURS | 27 | 12.62 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 4 | 1.87 |
| 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 | 153 | 71.83 |
| UNDER 6 HRS. | 35 | 16.43 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 22 | 10.33 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 1 | 0.47 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 2 | 0.94 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| How would you describe the quality of education available to you in this school? |
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| SEC12 | Frequency | Percent |
| EXCELLENT | 69 | 32.09 |
| GOOD | 92 | 42.79 |
| AVERAGE | 50 | 23.26 |
| BELOW AVERAGE | 4 | 1.86 |
| 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 | 71 | 33.02 |
| 1 TO 2 HRS. | 75 | 34.88 |
| 3 TO 5 HRS. | 52 | 24.19 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 13 | 6.05 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 4 | 1.86 |
| 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 | 59 | 27.70 |
| Several Times/wk | 48 | 22.54 |
| Once a week | 23 | 10.80 |
| Once 2/wks | 25 | 11.74 |
| Infrequently | 55 | 25.82 |
| Not at all | 3 | 1.41 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Which of the following best describes the high school program you will complete? |
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| SEC15 | Frequency | Percent |
| College prep. | 133 | 68.21 |
| Voc./ tech. | 30 | 15.38 |
| General | 32 | 16.41 |
| Frequency Missing = 20 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school. |
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| SEC16A | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 8 | 3.83 |
| Rarely | 28 | 13.40 |
| Occasionally | 83 | 39.71 |
| Regularly | 90 | 43.06 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for high school. |
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| sec16b | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 37 | 17.70 |
| Rarely | 67 | 32.06 |
| Occasionally | 67 | 32.06 |
| Regularly | 38 | 18.18 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school. |
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| SEC16C | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 20 | 9.52 |
| Rarely | 59 | 28.10 |
| Occasionally | 67 | 31.90 |
| Regularly | 64 | 30.48 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2001 |
| Tables Posted April 14, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| VALLEY PARK MIDDLE, VALLEY PARK 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. | 47 | 22.2 | 112 | 52.8 | 47 | 22.2 | 6 | 2.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 |
| 18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. | 51 | 24.1 | 108 | 50.9 | 37 | 17.5 | 14 | 6.6 | 2 | 0.9 | 3 |
| 19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. | 69 | 32.2 | 90 | 42.1 | 47 | 22.0 | 6 | 2.8 | 2 | 0.9 | 1 |
| 20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. | 65 | 31.1 | 98 | 46.9 | 32 | 15.3 | 11 | 5.3 | 3 | 1.4 | 6 |
| 21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. | 99 | 47.1 | 76 | 36.2 | 29 | 13.8 | 4 | 1.9 | 2 | 1.0 | 5 |
| 22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. | 82 | 38.3 | 92 | 43.0 | 30 | 14.0 | 6 | 2.8 | 4 | 1.9 | 1 |
| 23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. | 69 | 32.2 | 85 | 39.7 | 44 | 20.6 | 12 | 5.6 | 4 | 1.9 | 1 |
| 24 - My teachers make learning interesting. | 38 | 18.0 | 79 | 37.4 | 74 | 35.1 | 13 | 6.2 | 7 | 3.3 | 4 |
| 25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. | 81 | 38.2 | 95 | 44.8 | 29 | 13.7 | 4 | 1.9 | 3 | 1.4 | 3 |
| 26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. | 73 | 34.3 | 99 | 46.5 | 25 | 11.7 | 11 | 5.2 | 5 | 2.3 | 2 |
| 27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. | 104 | 49.5 | 74 | 35.2 | 25 | 11.9 | 7 | 3.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 5 |
| 28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. | 51 | 24.1 | 85 | 40.1 | 57 | 26.9 | 13 | 6.1 | 6 | 2.8 | 3 |
| 29 - I feel safe at school. | 76 | 35.8 | 86 | 40.6 | 34 | 16.0 | 11 | 5.2 | 5 | 2.4 | 3 |
| 30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. | 66 | 31.1 | 92 | 43.4 | 39 | 18.4 | 6 | 2.8 | 9 | 4.2 | 3 |
| 31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. | 78 | 36.8 | 86 | 40.6 | 36 | 17.0 | 6 | 2.8 | 6 | 2.8 | 3 |
| 32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. | 19 | 9.0 | 19 | 9.0 | 65 | 31.0 | 52 | 24.8 | 55 | 26.2 | 5 |
| 33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. | 60 | 28.3 | 64 | 30.2 | 65 | 30.7 | 17 | 8.0 | 6 | 2.8 | 3 |
| 34 - I learn about other cultures in school. | 77 | 36.5 | 95 | 45.0 | 32 | 15.2 | 3 | 1.4 | 4 | 1.9 | 4 |
| 35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. | 140 | 65.4 | 60 | 28.0 | 11 | 5.1 | 3 | 1.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. | 85 | 39.7 | 99 | 46.3 | 25 | 11.7 | 4 | 1.9 | 1 | 0.5 | 1 |
| 37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. | 72 | 34.0 | 102 | 48.1 | 32 | 15.1 | 5 | 2.4 | 1 | 0.5 | 3 |
| 38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. | 87 | 40.7 | 86 | 40.2 | 31 | 14.5 | 7 | 3.3 | 3 | 1.4 | 1 |
| 39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 41 | 19.2 | 72 | 33.6 | 68 | 31.8 | 18 | 8.4 | 15 | 7.0 | 1 |
| 40 - Our classes are often interrupted. | 11 | 5.2 | 45 | 21.3 | 74 | 35.1 | 60 | 28.4 | 21 | 10.0 | 4 |
| 41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 51 | 25.6 | 75 | 37.7 | 65 | 32.7 | 5 | 2.5 | 3 | 1.5 | 16 |
| 42 - I have fun learning. | 50 | 23.4 | 69 | 32.2 | 64 | 29.9 | 16 | 7.5 | 15 | 7.0 | 1 |
| 43 - My teachers think I can learn. | 107 | 50.2 | 75 | 35.2 | 25 | 11.7 | 3 | 1.4 | 3 | 1.4 | 2 |
| 44 - The community is proud of this school. | 72 | 34.3 | 82 | 39.0 | 44 | 21.0 | 9 | 4.3 | 3 | 1.4 | 5 |
| 45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. | 93 | 43.7 | 71 | 33.3 | 36 | 16.9 | 11 | 5.2 | 2 | 0.9 | 2 |
| 46 - Students at my school are friendly. | 31 | 14.7 | 77 | 36.5 | 74 | 35.1 | 21 | 10.0 | 8 | 3.8 | 4 |
| 47 - This school is a good place to learn. | 75 | 35.4 | 101 | 47.6 | 28 | 13.2 | 5 | 2.4 | 3 | 1.4 | 3 |
| 48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. | 128 | 60.7 | 69 | 32.7 | 10 | 4.7 | 4 | 1.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 4 |
| 49 - My teachers are good teachers. | 87 | 41.2 | 73 | 34.6 | 42 | 19.9 | 4 | 1.9 | 5 | 2.4 | 4 |
| 50 - My school building is in good condition. | 121 | 57.3 | 74 | 35.1 | 14 | 6.6 | 2 | 0.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 4 |
| 51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. | 31 | 14.8 | 40 | 19.0 | 58 | 27.6 | 43 | 20.5 | 38 | 18.1 | 5 |
| 52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. | 79 | 37.1 | 76 | 35.7 | 37 | 17.4 | 14 | 6.6 | 7 | 3.3 | 2 |
| 53 - I like going to this school. | 67 | 31.3 | 83 | 38.8 | 46 | 21.5 | 7 | 3.3 | 11 | 5.1 | 1 |
| 54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. | 139 | 65.3 | 58 | 27.2 | 12 | 5.6 | 2 | 0.9 | 2 | 0.9 | 2 |
| 55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. | 58 | 27.6 | 87 | 41.4 | 47 | 22.4 | 11 | 5.2 | 7 | 3.3 | 5 |
| 56 - I would attend a different school if I could. | 35 | 16.7 | 31 | 14.8 | 53 | 25.2 | 31 | 14.8 | 60 | 28.6 | 5 |
| 57 - Teachers treat me with respect. | 82 | 38.7 | 67 | 31.6 | 44 | 20.8 | 14 | 6.6 | 5 | 2.4 | 3 |
| 58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. | 64 | 30.3 | 77 | 36.5 | 50 | 23.7 | 11 | 5.2 | 9 | 4.3 | 4 |
| 59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. | 92 | 43.6 | 92 | 43.6 | 24 | 11.4 | 2 | 0.9 | 1 | 0.5 | 4 |
| 60 - I am treated fairly at school. | 66 | 31.4 | 97 | 46.2 | 35 | 16.7 | 8 | 3.8 | 4 | 1.9 | 5 |
| 61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. | 76 | 35.8 | 72 | 34.0 | 29 | 13.7 | 23 | 10.8 | 12 | 5.7 | 3 |
| 62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 48 | 22.6 | 82 | 38.7 | 62 | 29.2 | 12 | 5.7 | 8 | 3.8 | 3 |
| 63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. | 69 | 32.7 | 76 | 36.0 | 50 | 23.7 | 7 | 3.3 | 9 | 4.3 | 4 |
| 64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. | 90 | 42.5 | 84 | 39.6 | 26 | 12.3 | 10 | 4.7 | 2 | 0.9 | 3 |
| 65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. | 105 | 49.3 | 54 | 25.4 | 36 | 16.9 | 8 | 3.8 | 10 | 4.7 | 2 |
| 66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. | 75 | 35.2 | 53 | 24.9 | 49 | 23.0 | 18 | 8.5 | 18 | 8.5 | 2 |
| 67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. | 102 | 47.9 | 67 | 31.5 | 33 | 15.5 | 8 | 3.8 | 3 | 1.4 | 2 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2001 |
| Tables Posted April 14, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |