| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| JUVENILE DETENTION CTR., SPECL. SCH. DST. ST. LOUIS CO. School District |
| What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl) |
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| SEC1 | Frequency | Percent |
| MALE | 32 | 82.05 |
| FEMALE | 7 | 17.95 |
| What grade are you in? | ||
| SEC2 | Frequency | Percent |
| 6TH | 2 | 5.26 |
| 8TH | 4 | 10.53 |
| 9TH | 10 | 26.32 |
| 10TH | 14 | 36.84 |
| 11TH | 8 | 21.05 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| SEC3 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE | 5 | 13.16 |
| BLACK | 29 | 76.32 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 1 | 2.63 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 3 | 7.89 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How far in school did your mother go? |
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| SEC4 | Frequency | Percent |
| FINISHED 8TH | 3 | 7.89 |
| H.S. GRAD | 14 | 36.84 |
| POST SECONDARY | 8 | 21.05 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 5 | 13.16 |
| DON T KNOW | 8 | 21.05 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How far in school did your father go? |
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| SEC5 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 | 1 | 2.63 |
| 2 | 1 | 2.63 |
| 3 | 12 | 31.58 |
| 4 | 4 | 10.53 |
| 5 | 5 | 13.16 |
| 6 | 15 | 39.47 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How many days of school did you miss last month? |
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| SEC6 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 18 | 46.15 |
| 1 OR 2 DAYS | 4 | 10.26 |
| 3 OR 4 DAYS | 5 | 12.82 |
| 5 TO 10 DAYS | 2 | 5.13 |
| MORE THAN 10 DAYS | 10 | 25.64 |
| How many hours of television do you usually watch each day? |
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| SEC7 | Frequency | Percent |
| ONE HR. OR LESS | 9 | 23.08 |
| TWO HRS. | 7 | 17.95 |
| THREE HRS. | 8 | 20.51 |
| FOUR HRS. | 6 | 15.38 |
| FIVE HRS. | 2 | 5.13 |
| SIX + HRS. | 7 | 17.95 |
| 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 | 10 | 25.64 |
| TWO YEAR SCHOOL | 4 | 10.26 |
| FOUR YEAR SCHOOL | 13 | 33.33 |
| MILITARY | 2 | 5.13 |
| OTHER | 10 | 25.64 |
| Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school? |
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| SEC9 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 7 | 18.42 |
| A & B | 12 | 31.58 |
| B | 4 | 10.53 |
| B & C | 8 | 21.05 |
| C | 4 | 10.53 |
| C & D | 2 | 5.26 |
| D | 1 | 2.63 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How much time do you usually spend on homework each day? |
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| SEC10 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE ASSIGNED | 9 | 23.08 |
| DON T DO IT | 6 | 15.38 |
| 1/2 HR. OR LESS | 16 | 41.03 |
| ONE HOUR | 8 | 20.51 |
| 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 | 28 | 73.68 |
| UNDER 6 HRS. | 4 | 10.53 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 2 | 5.26 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 2 | 5.26 |
| MORE THAN 25 | 2 | 5.26 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How would you describe the quality of education available to you in this school? |
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| SEC12 | Frequency | Percent |
| EXCELLENT | 11 | 28.95 |
| GOOD | 12 | 31.58 |
| AVERAGE | 8 | 21.05 |
| BELOW AVERAGE | 3 | 7.89 |
| POOR | 4 | 10.53 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| 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 | 17 | 44.74 |
| 1 TO 2 HRS. | 13 | 34.21 |
| 3 TO 5 HRS. | 6 | 15.79 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 1 | 2.63 |
| MORE THAN 20 | 1 | 2.63 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| 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 | 5 | 12.82 |
| Several Times/wk | 12 | 30.77 |
| Once a week | 4 | 10.26 |
| Once 2/wks | 3 | 7.69 |
| Infrequently | 6 | 15.38 |
| Not at all | 9 | 23.08 |
| Which of the following best describes the high school program you will complete? |
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| SEC15 | Frequency | Percent |
| College prep. | 14 | 40.00 |
| Voc./ tech. | 13 | 37.14 |
| General | 8 | 22.86 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school. |
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| SEC16A | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 5 | 14.29 |
| Rarely | 12 | 34.29 |
| Occasionally | 8 | 22.86 |
| Regularly | 10 | 28.57 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for high school. |
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| sec16b | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 5 | 15.63 |
| Rarely | 12 | 37.50 |
| Occasionally | 9 | 28.13 |
| Regularly | 6 | 18.75 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school. |
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| SEC16C | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 3 | 9.38 |
| Rarely | 8 | 25.00 |
| Occasionally | 11 | 34.38 |
| Regularly | 10 | 31.25 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2005 |
| Tables Posted February 28, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| JUVENILE DETENTION CTR., SPECL. SCH. DST. ST. LOUIS CO. 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. | 3 | 7.9 | 10 | 26.3 | 14 | 36.8 | 6 | 15.8 | 5 | 13.2 | 1 |
| 18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. | 5 | 12.8 | 12 | 30.8 | 11 | 28.2 | 6 | 15.4 | 5 | 12.8 | 0 |
| 19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. | 7 | 18.4 | 13 | 34.2 | 11 | 28.9 | 3 | 7.9 | 4 | 10.5 | 1 |
| 20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. | 7 | 18.4 | 13 | 34.2 | 10 | 26.3 | 3 | 7.9 | 5 | 13.2 | 1 |
| 21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. | 10 | 25.6 | 10 | 25.6 | 9 | 23.1 | 2 | 5.1 | 8 | 20.5 | 0 |
| 22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. | 10 | 26.3 | 13 | 34.2 | 7 | 18.4 | 5 | 13.2 | 3 | 7.9 | 1 |
| 23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. | 11 | 28.2 | 11 | 28.2 | 11 | 28.2 | 1 | 2.6 | 5 | 12.8 | 0 |
| 24 - My teachers make learning interesting. | 8 | 20.5 | 10 | 25.6 | 11 | 28.2 | 6 | 15.4 | 4 | 10.3 | 0 |
| 25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. | 9 | 24.3 | 13 | 35.1 | 8 | 21.6 | 2 | 5.4 | 5 | 13.5 | 2 |
| 26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. | 6 | 16.2 | 11 | 29.7 | 10 | 27.0 | 4 | 10.8 | 6 | 16.2 | 2 |
| 27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. | 11 | 28.9 | 11 | 28.9 | 11 | 28.9 | 2 | 5.3 | 3 | 7.9 | 1 |
| 28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. | 7 | 17.9 | 13 | 33.3 | 12 | 30.8 | 4 | 10.3 | 3 | 7.7 | 0 |
| 29 - I feel safe at school. | 7 | 17.9 | 12 | 30.8 | 12 | 30.8 | 3 | 7.7 | 5 | 12.8 | 0 |
| 30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. | 4 | 10.3 | 15 | 38.5 | 7 | 17.9 | 4 | 10.3 | 9 | 23.1 | 0 |
| 31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. | 9 | 23.1 | 10 | 25.6 | 9 | 23.1 | 2 | 5.1 | 9 | 23.1 | 0 |
| 32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. | 6 | 15.8 | 8 | 21.1 | 11 | 28.9 | 4 | 10.5 | 9 | 23.7 | 1 |
| 33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. | 9 | 23.7 | 8 | 21.1 | 10 | 26.3 | 4 | 10.5 | 7 | 18.4 | 1 |
| 34 - I learn about other cultures in school. | 5 | 13.2 | 7 | 18.4 | 12 | 31.6 | 9 | 23.7 | 5 | 13.2 | 1 |
| 35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. | 12 | 32.4 | 10 | 27.0 | 9 | 24.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 6 | 16.2 | 2 |
| 36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. | 13 | 34.2 | 10 | 26.3 | 7 | 18.4 | 1 | 2.6 | 7 | 18.4 | 1 |
| 37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. | 7 | 18.4 | 17 | 44.7 | 8 | 21.1 | 2 | 5.3 | 4 | 10.5 | 1 |
| 38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. | 6 | 15.8 | 16 | 42.1 | 9 | 23.7 | 3 | 7.9 | 4 | 10.5 | 1 |
| 39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 4 | 10.5 | 12 | 31.6 | 13 | 34.2 | 3 | 7.9 | 6 | 15.8 | 1 |
| 40 - Our classes are often interrupted. | 5 | 13.2 | 11 | 28.9 | 13 | 34.2 | 5 | 13.2 | 4 | 10.5 | 1 |
| 41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 8 | 21.1 | 8 | 21.1 | 15 | 39.5 | 4 | 10.5 | 3 | 7.9 | 1 |
| 42 - I have fun learning. | 7 | 18.4 | 13 | 34.2 | 10 | 26.3 | 3 | 7.9 | 5 | 13.2 | 1 |
| 43 - My teachers think I can learn. | 14 | 35.9 | 13 | 33.3 | 9 | 23.1 | 1 | 2.6 | 2 | 5.1 | 0 |
| 44 - The community is proud of this school. | 6 | 15.8 | 10 | 26.3 | 9 | 23.7 | 4 | 10.5 | 9 | 23.7 | 1 |
| 45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. | 8 | 20.5 | 8 | 20.5 | 11 | 28.2 | 7 | 17.9 | 5 | 12.8 | 0 |
| 46 - Students at my school are friendly. | 5 | 12.8 | 8 | 20.5 | 11 | 28.2 | 8 | 20.5 | 7 | 17.9 | 0 |
| 47 - This school is a good place to learn. | 3 | 7.7 | 16 | 41.0 | 9 | 23.1 | 5 | 12.8 | 6 | 15.4 | 0 |
| 48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. | 8 | 21.1 | 10 | 26.3 | 12 | 31.6 | 1 | 2.6 | 7 | 18.4 | 1 |
| 49 - My teachers are good teachers. | 12 | 30.8 | 9 | 23.1 | 9 | 23.1 | 4 | 10.3 | 5 | 12.8 | 0 |
| 50 - My school building is in good condition. | 2 | 5.3 | 10 | 26.3 | 17 | 44.7 | 5 | 13.2 | 4 | 10.5 | 1 |
| 51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. | 8 | 21.6 | 9 | 24.3 | 10 | 27.0 | 6 | 16.2 | 4 | 10.8 | 2 |
| 52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. | 5 | 12.8 | 10 | 25.6 | 10 | 25.6 | 7 | 17.9 | 7 | 17.9 | 0 |
| 53 - I like going to this school. | 5 | 13.5 | 6 | 16.2 | 14 | 37.8 | 6 | 16.2 | 6 | 16.2 | 2 |
| 54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. | 12 | 33.3 | 12 | 33.3 | 8 | 22.2 | 1 | 2.8 | 3 | 8.3 | 3 |
| 55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. | 4 | 10.5 | 9 | 23.7 | 10 | 26.3 | 6 | 15.8 | 9 | 23.7 | 1 |
| 56 - I would attend a different school if I could. | 13 | 34.2 | 9 | 23.7 | 6 | 15.8 | 4 | 10.5 | 6 | 15.8 | 1 |
| 57 - Teachers treat me with respect. | 9 | 23.7 | 9 | 23.7 | 12 | 31.6 | 2 | 5.3 | 6 | 15.8 | 1 |
| 58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. | 6 | 15.4 | 9 | 23.1 | 12 | 30.8 | 4 | 10.3 | 8 | 20.5 | 0 |
| 59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. | 9 | 23.1 | 12 | 30.8 | 12 | 30.8 | 2 | 5.1 | 4 | 10.3 | 0 |
| 60 - I am treated fairly at school. | 10 | 26.3 | 13 | 34.2 | 9 | 23.7 | 2 | 5.3 | 4 | 10.5 | 1 |
| 61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. | 5 | 12.8 | 11 | 28.2 | 14 | 35.9 | 4 | 10.3 | 5 | 12.8 | 0 |
| 62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 8 | 20.5 | 8 | 20.5 | 14 | 35.9 | 4 | 10.3 | 5 | 12.8 | 0 |
| 63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. | 6 | 15.8 | 5 | 13.2 | 15 | 39.5 | 6 | 15.8 | 6 | 15.8 | 1 |
| 64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. | 7 | 18.9 | 14 | 37.8 | 8 | 21.6 | 3 | 8.1 | 5 | 13.5 | 2 |
| 65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. | 7 | 18.4 | 9 | 23.7 | 11 | 28.9 | 7 | 18.4 | 4 | 10.5 | 1 |
| 66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. | 3 | 7.9 | 12 | 31.6 | 14 | 36.8 | 5 | 13.2 | 4 | 10.5 | 1 |
| 67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. | 4 | 10.5 | 12 | 31.6 | 10 | 26.3 | 8 | 21.1 | 4 | 10.5 | 1 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2005 |
| Tables Posted February 28, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |