| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| SIKESTON JR. HIGH, SIKESTON R-6 School District |
| What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl) |
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| SEC1 | Frequency | Percent |
| MALE | 221 | 44.65 |
| FEMALE | 274 | 55.35 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| What grade are you in? | ||
| SEC2 | Frequency | Percent |
| 8TH | 252 | 51.01 |
| 9TH | 242 | 48.99 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| SEC3 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE | 318 | 64.37 |
| BLACK | 139 | 28.14 |
| ASIAN/ORIENTAL | 4 | 0.81 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 5 | 1.01 |
| HISPANIC | 7 | 1.42 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 21 | 4.25 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| How far in school did your mother go? |
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| SEC4 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 13 | 2.62 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 24 | 4.84 |
| H.S. GRAD | 161 | 32.46 |
| POST SECONDARY | 74 | 14.92 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 102 | 20.56 |
| DON T KNOW | 122 | 24.60 |
| How far in school did your father go? |
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| SEC5 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 | 12 | 2.43 |
| 2 | 20 | 4.05 |
| 3 | 141 | 28.54 |
| 4 | 51 | 10.32 |
| 5 | 96 | 19.43 |
| 6 | 174 | 35.22 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| How many days of school did you miss last month? |
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| SEC6 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 277 | 56.07 |
| 1 OR 2 DAYS | 138 | 27.94 |
| 3 OR 4 DAYS | 42 | 8.50 |
| 5 TO 10 DAYS | 24 | 4.86 |
| MORE THAN 10 DAYS | 13 | 2.63 |
| 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 | 111 | 22.47 |
| TWO HRS. | 98 | 19.84 |
| THREE HRS. | 103 | 20.85 |
| FOUR HRS. | 60 | 12.15 |
| FIVE HRS. | 42 | 8.50 |
| SIX + HRS. | 80 | 16.19 |
| 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 | 57 | 11.49 |
| TWO YEAR SCHOOL | 25 | 5.04 |
| FOUR YEAR SCHOOL | 295 | 59.48 |
| MILITARY | 35 | 7.06 |
| OTHER | 84 | 16.94 |
| Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school? |
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| SEC9 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 72 | 14.60 |
| A & B | 173 | 35.09 |
| B | 47 | 9.53 |
| B & C | 112 | 22.72 |
| C | 29 | 5.88 |
| C & D | 37 | 7.51 |
| D | 13 | 2.64 |
| BELOW D | 10 | 2.03 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| How much time do you usually spend on homework each day? |
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| SEC10 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE ASSIGNED | 68 | 13.74 |
| DON T DO IT | 48 | 9.70 |
| 1/2 HR. OR LESS | 143 | 28.89 |
| ONE HOUR | 151 | 30.51 |
| TWO HOURS | 56 | 11.31 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 29 | 5.86 |
| 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 | 396 | 80.00 |
| UNDER 6 HRS. | 49 | 9.90 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 22 | 4.44 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 12 | 2.42 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 7 | 1.41 |
| 21 TO 25 HRS. | 1 | 0.20 |
| MORE THAN 25 | 8 | 1.62 |
| 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 | 65 | 13.10 |
| GOOD | 188 | 37.90 |
| AVERAGE | 202 | 40.73 |
| BELOW AVERAGE | 19 | 3.83 |
| POOR | 22 | 4.44 |
| 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 | 211 | 42.63 |
| 1 TO 2 HRS. | 150 | 30.30 |
| 3 TO 5 HRS. | 65 | 13.13 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 37 | 7.47 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 24 | 4.85 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 4 | 0.81 |
| MORE THAN 20 | 4 | 0.81 |
| 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 | 81 | 16.36 |
| Several Times/wk | 42 | 8.48 |
| Once a week | 61 | 12.32 |
| Once 2/wks | 65 | 13.13 |
| Infrequently | 186 | 37.58 |
| Not at all | 60 | 12.12 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Which of the following best describes the high school program you will complete? |
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| SEC15 | Frequency | Percent |
| College prep. | 328 | 67.63 |
| Voc./ tech. | 53 | 10.93 |
| General | 104 | 21.44 |
| Frequency Missing = 11 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school. |
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| SEC16A | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 52 | 10.70 |
| Rarely | 117 | 24.07 |
| Occasionally | 155 | 31.89 |
| Regularly | 162 | 33.33 |
| Frequency Missing = 10 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for high school. |
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| sec16b | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 86 | 17.73 |
| Rarely | 155 | 31.96 |
| Occasionally | 153 | 31.55 |
| Regularly | 91 | 18.76 |
| Frequency Missing = 11 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school. |
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| SEC16C | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 53 | 10.95 |
| Rarely | 116 | 23.97 |
| Occasionally | 167 | 34.50 |
| Regularly | 148 | 30.58 |
| Frequency Missing = 12 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2002 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| SIKESTON JR. HIGH, SIKESTON R-6 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. | 62 | 12.6 | 222 | 44.9 | 147 | 29.8 | 45 | 9.1 | 18 | 3.6 | 2 |
| 18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. | 65 | 13.2 | 204 | 41.3 | 126 | 25.5 | 63 | 12.8 | 36 | 7.3 | 2 |
| 19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. | 81 | 16.4 | 205 | 41.6 | 138 | 28.0 | 49 | 9.9 | 20 | 4.1 | 3 |
| 20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. | 91 | 18.5 | 189 | 38.4 | 132 | 26.8 | 50 | 10.2 | 30 | 6.1 | 4 |
| 21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. | 129 | 26.5 | 229 | 47.1 | 83 | 17.1 | 29 | 6.0 | 16 | 3.3 | 10 |
| 22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. | 121 | 24.5 | 196 | 39.8 | 109 | 22.1 | 42 | 8.5 | 25 | 5.1 | 3 |
| 23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. | 97 | 19.7 | 224 | 45.5 | 103 | 20.9 | 48 | 9.8 | 20 | 4.1 | 4 |
| 24 - My teachers make learning interesting. | 42 | 8.6 | 114 | 23.3 | 202 | 41.3 | 84 | 17.2 | 47 | 9.6 | 7 |
| 25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. | 100 | 20.7 | 258 | 53.3 | 94 | 19.4 | 21 | 4.3 | 11 | 2.3 | 12 |
| 26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. | 102 | 20.9 | 203 | 41.5 | 131 | 26.8 | 32 | 6.5 | 21 | 4.3 | 7 |
| 27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. | 189 | 38.6 | 191 | 39.0 | 67 | 13.7 | 20 | 4.1 | 23 | 4.7 | 6 |
| 28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. | 45 | 9.2 | 172 | 35.2 | 163 | 33.4 | 60 | 12.3 | 48 | 9.8 | 8 |
| 29 - I feel safe at school. | 73 | 14.8 | 164 | 33.3 | 129 | 26.2 | 65 | 13.2 | 62 | 12.6 | 3 |
| 30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. | 79 | 16.0 | 166 | 33.6 | 157 | 31.8 | 45 | 9.1 | 47 | 9.5 | 2 |
| 31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. | 101 | 20.4 | 198 | 40.1 | 103 | 20.9 | 51 | 10.3 | 41 | 8.3 | 2 |
| 32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. | 71 | 14.6 | 103 | 21.1 | 166 | 34.1 | 83 | 17.0 | 64 | 13.1 | 9 |
| 33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. | 60 | 12.2 | 136 | 27.7 | 177 | 36.0 | 54 | 11.0 | 64 | 13.0 | 5 |
| 34 - I learn about other cultures in school. | 92 | 18.7 | 239 | 48.6 | 96 | 19.5 | 43 | 8.7 | 22 | 4.5 | 4 |
| 35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. | 263 | 53.5 | 157 | 31.9 | 48 | 9.8 | 14 | 2.8 | 10 | 2.0 | 4 |
| 36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. | 104 | 21.1 | 247 | 50.1 | 113 | 22.9 | 20 | 4.1 | 9 | 1.8 | 3 |
| 37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. | 73 | 14.8 | 229 | 46.5 | 125 | 25.4 | 43 | 8.7 | 23 | 4.7 | 3 |
| 38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. | 110 | 22.4 | 235 | 47.8 | 91 | 18.5 | 33 | 6.7 | 23 | 4.7 | 4 |
| 39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 31 | 6.4 | 81 | 16.6 | 190 | 39.0 | 101 | 20.7 | 84 | 17.2 | 9 |
| 40 - Our classes are often interrupted. | 79 | 16.2 | 118 | 24.2 | 152 | 31.2 | 101 | 20.7 | 37 | 7.6 | 9 |
| 41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 89 | 18.6 | 138 | 28.8 | 214 | 44.7 | 26 | 5.4 | 12 | 2.5 | 17 |
| 42 - I have fun learning. | 70 | 14.2 | 115 | 23.4 | 163 | 33.1 | 87 | 17.7 | 57 | 11.6 | 4 |
| 43 - My teachers think I can learn. | 164 | 33.7 | 218 | 44.8 | 67 | 13.8 | 17 | 3.5 | 21 | 4.3 | 9 |
| 44 - The community is proud of this school. | 75 | 15.3 | 151 | 30.8 | 169 | 34.4 | 53 | 10.8 | 43 | 8.8 | 5 |
| 45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. | 138 | 28.3 | 178 | 36.6 | 115 | 23.6 | 42 | 8.6 | 14 | 2.9 | 9 |
| 46 - Students at my school are friendly. | 37 | 7.5 | 101 | 20.5 | 217 | 44.1 | 68 | 13.8 | 69 | 14.0 | 4 |
| 47 - This school is a good place to learn. | 61 | 12.5 | 190 | 38.9 | 161 | 33.0 | 32 | 6.6 | 44 | 9.0 | 8 |
| 48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. | 184 | 37.7 | 211 | 43.2 | 67 | 13.7 | 14 | 2.9 | 12 | 2.5 | 8 |
| 49 - My teachers are good teachers. | 98 | 20.0 | 202 | 41.2 | 146 | 29.8 | 20 | 4.1 | 24 | 4.9 | 6 |
| 50 - My school building is in good condition. | 98 | 20.0 | 182 | 37.1 | 111 | 22.6 | 48 | 9.8 | 52 | 10.6 | 5 |
| 51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. | 123 | 25.5 | 157 | 32.6 | 130 | 27.0 | 39 | 8.1 | 33 | 6.8 | 14 |
| 52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. | 116 | 23.7 | 208 | 42.5 | 94 | 19.2 | 37 | 7.6 | 34 | 7.0 | 7 |
| 53 - I like going to this school. | 67 | 13.6 | 131 | 26.7 | 146 | 29.7 | 61 | 12.4 | 86 | 17.5 | 5 |
| 54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. | 275 | 56.2 | 157 | 32.1 | 36 | 7.4 | 10 | 2.0 | 11 | 2.2 | 7 |
| 55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. | 55 | 11.3 | 127 | 26.2 | 169 | 34.8 | 63 | 13.0 | 71 | 14.6 | 11 |
| 56 - I would attend a different school if I could. | 124 | 25.3 | 81 | 16.5 | 130 | 26.5 | 88 | 18.0 | 67 | 13.7 | 6 |
| 57 - Teachers treat me with respect. | 95 | 19.5 | 188 | 38.7 | 132 | 27.2 | 36 | 7.4 | 35 | 7.2 | 10 |
| 58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. | 95 | 19.5 | 206 | 42.3 | 105 | 21.6 | 49 | 10.1 | 32 | 6.6 | 9 |
| 59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. | 153 | 31.6 | 224 | 46.3 | 75 | 15.5 | 18 | 3.7 | 14 | 2.9 | 12 |
| 60 - I am treated fairly at school. | 81 | 16.7 | 193 | 39.8 | 132 | 27.2 | 44 | 9.1 | 35 | 7.2 | 11 |
| 61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. | 101 | 20.7 | 182 | 37.3 | 101 | 20.7 | 62 | 12.7 | 42 | 8.6 | 8 |
| 62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 44 | 9.0 | 114 | 23.4 | 182 | 37.4 | 81 | 16.6 | 66 | 13.6 | 9 |
| 63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. | 72 | 14.7 | 144 | 29.4 | 133 | 27.1 | 67 | 13.7 | 74 | 15.1 | 6 |
| 64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. | 142 | 29.5 | 202 | 41.9 | 101 | 21.0 | 27 | 5.6 | 10 | 2.1 | 14 |
| 65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. | 124 | 25.4 | 165 | 33.7 | 104 | 21.3 | 47 | 9.6 | 49 | 10.0 | 7 |
| 66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. | 87 | 17.8 | 144 | 29.5 | 132 | 27.0 | 65 | 13.3 | 60 | 12.3 | 8 |
| 67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. | 165 | 33.8 | 189 | 38.7 | 91 | 18.6 | 21 | 4.3 | 22 | 4.5 | 8 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2002 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |