| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| NORTH COUNTY TECHNICAL, 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 | 453 | 51.01 |
| FEMALE | 435 | 48.99 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| What grade are you in? | ||
| SEC2 | Frequency | Percent |
| 10TH | 211 | 23.73 |
| 11TH | 371 | 41.73 |
| 12TH | 307 | 34.53 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| SEC3 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE | 207 | 23.42 |
| BLACK | 618 | 69.91 |
| ASIAN/ORIENTAL | 4 | 0.45 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 6 | 0.68 |
| HISPANIC | 12 | 1.36 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 37 | 4.19 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| How far in school did your mother go? |
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| SEC4 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 6 | 0.68 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 35 | 3.99 |
| H.S. GRAD | 227 | 25.88 |
| POST SECONDARY | 266 | 30.33 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 239 | 27.25 |
| DON T KNOW | 104 | 11.86 |
| Frequency Missing = 12 |
| How far in school did your father go? |
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| SEC5 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 | 4 | 0.46 |
| 2 | 30 | 3.44 |
| 3 | 232 | 26.64 |
| 4 | 167 | 19.17 |
| 5 | 151 | 17.34 |
| 6 | 287 | 32.95 |
| Frequency Missing = 18 |
| How many days of school did you miss last month? |
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| SEC6 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 232 | 26.24 |
| 1 OR 2 DAYS | 373 | 42.19 |
| 3 OR 4 DAYS | 185 | 20.93 |
| 5 TO 10 DAYS | 77 | 8.71 |
| MORE THAN 10 DAYS | 17 | 1.92 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| How many hours of television do you usually watch each day? |
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| SEC7 | Frequency | Percent |
| ONE HR. OR LESS | 172 | 19.46 |
| TWO HRS. | 156 | 17.65 |
| THREE HRS. | 197 | 22.29 |
| FOUR HRS. | 143 | 16.18 |
| FIVE HRS. | 97 | 10.97 |
| SIX + HRS. | 119 | 13.46 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| 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 | 132 | 14.90 |
| TWO YEAR SCHOOL | 260 | 29.35 |
| FOUR YEAR SCHOOL | 355 | 40.07 |
| MILITARY | 40 | 4.51 |
| OTHER | 99 | 11.17 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school? |
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| SEC9 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 96 | 10.86 |
| A & B | 218 | 24.66 |
| B | 131 | 14.82 |
| B & C | 261 | 29.52 |
| C | 99 | 11.20 |
| C & D | 58 | 6.56 |
| D | 14 | 1.58 |
| BELOW D | 7 | 0.79 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| How much time do you usually spend on homework each day? |
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| SEC10 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE ASSIGNED | 161 | 18.19 |
| DON T DO IT | 63 | 7.12 |
| 1/2 HR. OR LESS | 194 | 21.92 |
| ONE HOUR | 271 | 30.62 |
| TWO HOURS | 135 | 15.25 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 61 | 6.89 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| 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 | 460 | 51.92 |
| UNDER 6 HRS. | 35 | 3.95 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 40 | 4.51 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 51 | 5.76 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 125 | 14.11 |
| 21 TO 25 HRS. | 104 | 11.74 |
| MORE THAN 25 | 71 | 8.01 |
| 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 | 174 | 19.71 |
| GOOD | 411 | 46.55 |
| AVERAGE | 252 | 28.54 |
| BELOW AVERAGE | 34 | 3.85 |
| POOR | 12 | 1.36 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| 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 | 585 | 66.18 |
| 1 TO 2 HRS. | 129 | 14.59 |
| 3 TO 5 HRS. | 73 | 8.26 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 43 | 4.86 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 24 | 2.71 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 17 | 1.92 |
| MORE THAN 20 | 13 | 1.47 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| 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 | 243 | 27.49 |
| Several Times/wk | 135 | 15.27 |
| Once a week | 71 | 8.03 |
| Once 2/wks | 63 | 7.13 |
| Infrequently | 285 | 32.24 |
| Not at all | 87 | 9.84 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| Which of the following best describes the high school program you will complete? |
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| SEC15 | Frequency | Percent |
| College prep. | 189 | 21.77 |
| Voc./ tech. | 585 | 67.40 |
| General | 94 | 10.83 |
| Frequency Missing = 21 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school. |
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| SEC16A | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 58 | 6.52 |
| Rarely | 186 | 20.92 |
| Occasionally | 340 | 38.25 |
| Regularly | 305 | 34.31 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for high school. |
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| sec16b | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 68 | 7.65 |
| Rarely | 195 | 21.93 |
| Occasionally | 327 | 36.78 |
| Regularly | 299 | 33.63 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school. |
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| SEC16C | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 41 | 4.65 |
| Rarely | 105 | 11.90 |
| Occasionally | 302 | 34.24 |
| Regularly | 434 | 49.21 |
| 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 |
| NORTH COUNTY TECHNICAL, 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. | 196 | 22.0 | 357 | 40.2 | 254 | 28.6 | 54 | 6.1 | 28 | 3.1 | 0 |
| 18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. | 227 | 25.7 | 366 | 41.4 | 187 | 21.2 | 78 | 8.8 | 25 | 2.8 | 6 |
| 19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. | 201 | 22.8 | 370 | 41.9 | 222 | 25.1 | 51 | 5.8 | 39 | 4.4 | 6 |
| 20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. | 141 | 16.1 | 320 | 36.5 | 265 | 30.2 | 99 | 11.3 | 52 | 5.9 | 12 |
| 21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. | 208 | 23.5 | 381 | 43.1 | 210 | 23.7 | 67 | 7.6 | 19 | 2.1 | 4 |
| 22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. | 207 | 23.4 | 382 | 43.2 | 188 | 21.2 | 79 | 8.9 | 29 | 3.3 | 4 |
| 23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. | 221 | 25.1 | 387 | 43.9 | 168 | 19.0 | 76 | 8.6 | 30 | 3.4 | 7 |
| 24 - My teachers make learning interesting. | 135 | 15.2 | 258 | 29.1 | 326 | 36.8 | 98 | 11.1 | 69 | 7.8 | 3 |
| 25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. | 252 | 28.6 | 422 | 47.8 | 162 | 18.4 | 30 | 3.4 | 16 | 1.8 | 7 |
| 26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. | 227 | 25.7 | 378 | 42.8 | 217 | 24.5 | 35 | 4.0 | 27 | 3.1 | 5 |
| 27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. | 342 | 38.6 | 379 | 42.8 | 126 | 14.2 | 27 | 3.1 | 11 | 1.2 | 4 |
| 28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. | 154 | 17.5 | 314 | 35.6 | 284 | 32.2 | 90 | 10.2 | 40 | 4.5 | 7 |
| 29 - I feel safe at school. | 180 | 20.3 | 334 | 37.7 | 272 | 30.7 | 51 | 5.8 | 49 | 5.5 | 3 |
| 30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. | 140 | 15.8 | 333 | 37.7 | 276 | 31.2 | 85 | 9.6 | 50 | 5.7 | 5 |
| 31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. | 167 | 18.9 | 339 | 38.4 | 221 | 25.1 | 102 | 11.6 | 53 | 6.0 | 7 |
| 32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. | 122 | 14.0 | 173 | 19.8 | 362 | 41.5 | 136 | 15.6 | 80 | 9.2 | 16 |
| 33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. | 113 | 12.9 | 281 | 32.0 | 340 | 38.7 | 82 | 9.3 | 62 | 7.1 | 11 |
| 34 - I learn about other cultures in school. | 90 | 10.2 | 243 | 27.6 | 308 | 34.9 | 143 | 16.2 | 98 | 11.1 | 7 |
| 35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. | 273 | 31.1 | 343 | 39.0 | 196 | 22.3 | 37 | 4.2 | 30 | 3.4 | 10 |
| 36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. | 308 | 34.8 | 403 | 45.5 | 127 | 14.4 | 29 | 3.3 | 18 | 2.0 | 4 |
| 37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. | 159 | 18.0 | 393 | 44.6 | 246 | 27.9 | 58 | 6.6 | 26 | 2.9 | 7 |
| 38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. | 188 | 21.3 | 419 | 47.6 | 203 | 23.0 | 46 | 5.2 | 25 | 2.8 | 8 |
| 39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 69 | 7.8 | 192 | 21.8 | 339 | 38.5 | 165 | 18.7 | 116 | 13.2 | 8 |
| 40 - Our classes are often interrupted. | 67 | 7.6 | 176 | 19.9 | 307 | 34.7 | 256 | 29.0 | 78 | 8.8 | 5 |
| 41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 189 | 21.6 | 339 | 38.8 | 304 | 34.8 | 25 | 2.9 | 16 | 1.8 | 16 |
| 42 - I have fun learning. | 175 | 19.8 | 337 | 38.0 | 254 | 28.7 | 71 | 8.0 | 49 | 5.5 | 3 |
| 43 - My teachers think I can learn. | 351 | 39.7 | 375 | 42.4 | 132 | 14.9 | 12 | 1.4 | 14 | 1.6 | 5 |
| 44 - The community is proud of this school. | 146 | 16.7 | 298 | 34.1 | 357 | 40.8 | 38 | 4.3 | 36 | 4.1 | 14 |
| 45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. | 127 | 14.5 | 248 | 28.4 | 374 | 42.8 | 66 | 7.6 | 58 | 6.6 | 16 |
| 46 - Students at my school are friendly. | 84 | 9.5 | 250 | 28.3 | 381 | 43.1 | 77 | 8.7 | 92 | 10.4 | 5 |
| 47 - This school is a good place to learn. | 214 | 24.2 | 403 | 45.5 | 215 | 24.3 | 27 | 3.0 | 27 | 3.0 | 3 |
| 48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. | 279 | 32.0 | 395 | 45.2 | 159 | 18.2 | 22 | 2.5 | 18 | 2.1 | 16 |
| 49 - My teachers are good teachers. | 256 | 28.9 | 359 | 40.5 | 221 | 24.9 | 27 | 3.0 | 24 | 2.7 | 2 |
| 50 - My school building is in good condition. | 126 | 14.2 | 328 | 37.0 | 278 | 31.4 | 94 | 10.6 | 60 | 6.8 | 3 |
| 51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. | 175 | 19.9 | 210 | 23.9 | 300 | 34.2 | 118 | 13.4 | 75 | 8.5 | 11 |
| 52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. | 278 | 31.3 | 387 | 43.6 | 160 | 18.0 | 40 | 4.5 | 23 | 2.6 | 1 |
| 53 - I like going to this school. | 213 | 24.0 | 327 | 36.8 | 235 | 26.5 | 58 | 6.5 | 55 | 6.2 | 1 |
| 54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. | 500 | 56.6 | 292 | 33.1 | 73 | 8.3 | 7 | 0.8 | 11 | 1.2 | 6 |
| 55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. | 152 | 17.2 | 310 | 35.0 | 341 | 38.5 | 42 | 4.7 | 40 | 4.5 | 4 |
| 56 - I would attend a different school if I could. | 112 | 12.6 | 132 | 14.9 | 265 | 29.9 | 209 | 23.6 | 169 | 19.1 | 2 |
| 57 - Teachers treat me with respect. | 213 | 24.1 | 348 | 39.3 | 239 | 27.0 | 45 | 5.1 | 40 | 4.5 | 4 |
| 58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. | 233 | 26.5 | 401 | 45.6 | 181 | 20.6 | 43 | 4.9 | 21 | 2.4 | 10 |
| 59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. | 331 | 37.4 | 406 | 45.9 | 129 | 14.6 | 9 | 1.0 | 10 | 1.1 | 4 |
| 60 - I am treated fairly at school. | 189 | 21.4 | 392 | 44.3 | 216 | 24.4 | 58 | 6.6 | 29 | 3.3 | 5 |
| 61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. | 186 | 21.2 | 266 | 30.3 | 219 | 25.0 | 129 | 14.7 | 77 | 8.8 | 12 |
| 62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 95 | 11.1 | 218 | 25.4 | 373 | 43.5 | 99 | 11.6 | 72 | 8.4 | 32 |
| 63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. | 150 | 16.9 | 311 | 35.1 | 246 | 27.8 | 94 | 10.6 | 85 | 9.6 | 3 |
| 64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. | 310 | 35.0 | 407 | 45.9 | 140 | 15.8 | 16 | 1.8 | 13 | 1.5 | 3 |
| 65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. | 247 | 27.8 | 324 | 36.5 | 208 | 23.4 | 58 | 6.5 | 50 | 5.6 | 2 |
| 66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. | 224 | 25.3 | 276 | 31.2 | 221 | 25.0 | 90 | 10.2 | 74 | 8.4 | 4 |
| 67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. | 317 | 35.8 | 346 | 39.1 | 169 | 19.1 | 35 | 4.0 | 18 | 2.0 | 4 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2005 |
| Tables Posted February 28, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |