| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| SIKESTON MIDDLE, SIKESTON R-6 School District |
| What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl) |
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| SEC1 | Frequency | Percent |
| MALE | 283 | 49.65 |
| FEMALE | 287 | 50.35 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| What grade are you in? | ||
| SEC2 | Frequency | Percent |
| 6TH | 296 | 52.20 |
| 7TH | 271 | 47.80 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| SEC3 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE | 351 | 62.12 |
| BLACK | 171 | 30.27 |
| ASIAN/ORIENTAL | 4 | 0.71 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 18 | 3.19 |
| HISPANIC | 8 | 1.42 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 13 | 2.30 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| How far in school did your mother go? |
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| SEC4 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 7 | 1.24 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 24 | 4.24 |
| H.S. GRAD | 149 | 26.33 |
| POST SECONDARY | 68 | 12.01 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 139 | 24.56 |
| DON T KNOW | 179 | 31.63 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| How far in school did your father go? |
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| SEC5 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 | 6 | 1.06 |
| 2 | 20 | 3.52 |
| 3 | 105 | 18.49 |
| 4 | 46 | 8.10 |
| 5 | 119 | 20.95 |
| 6 | 272 | 47.89 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| How many days of school did you miss last month? |
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| SEC6 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 332 | 58.45 |
| 1 OR 2 DAYS | 124 | 21.83 |
| 3 OR 4 DAYS | 66 | 11.62 |
| 5 TO 10 DAYS | 33 | 5.81 |
| MORE THAN 10 DAYS | 13 | 2.29 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| How many hours of television do you usually watch each day? |
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| SEC7 | Frequency | Percent |
| ONE HR. OR LESS | 103 | 18.17 |
| TWO HRS. | 103 | 18.17 |
| THREE HRS. | 104 | 18.34 |
| FOUR HRS. | 74 | 13.05 |
| FIVE HRS. | 58 | 10.23 |
| SIX + HRS. | 125 | 22.05 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| 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 | 56 | 9.88 |
| TWO YEAR SCHOOL | 24 | 4.23 |
| FOUR YEAR SCHOOL | 334 | 58.91 |
| MILITARY | 42 | 7.41 |
| OTHER | 111 | 19.58 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school? |
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| SEC9 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 131 | 23.06 |
| A & B | 204 | 35.92 |
| B | 52 | 9.15 |
| B & C | 112 | 19.72 |
| C | 16 | 2.82 |
| C & D | 36 | 6.34 |
| D | 8 | 1.41 |
| BELOW D | 9 | 1.58 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| How much time do you usually spend on homework each day? |
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| SEC10 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE ASSIGNED | 55 | 9.70 |
| DON T DO IT | 31 | 5.47 |
| 1/2 HR. OR LESS | 202 | 35.63 |
| ONE HOUR | 190 | 33.51 |
| TWO HOURS | 54 | 9.52 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 35 | 6.17 |
| 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 | 426 | 75.40 |
| UNDER 6 HRS. | 89 | 15.75 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 32 | 5.66 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 4 | 0.71 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 6 | 1.06 |
| 21 TO 25 HRS. | 1 | 0.18 |
| MORE THAN 25 | 7 | 1.24 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| How would you describe the quality of education available to you in this school? |
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| SEC12 | Frequency | Percent |
| EXCELLENT | 161 | 28.30 |
| GOOD | 253 | 44.46 |
| AVERAGE | 132 | 23.20 |
| BELOW AVERAGE | 8 | 1.41 |
| POOR | 15 | 2.64 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| 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 | 239 | 42.08 |
| 1 TO 2 HRS. | 181 | 31.87 |
| 3 TO 5 HRS. | 74 | 13.03 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 44 | 7.75 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 10 | 1.76 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 8 | 1.41 |
| MORE THAN 20 | 12 | 2.11 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| 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 | 156 | 27.61 |
| Several Times/wk | 99 | 17.52 |
| Once a week | 77 | 13.63 |
| Once 2/wks | 31 | 5.49 |
| Infrequently | 92 | 16.28 |
| Not at all | 110 | 19.47 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| Which of the following best describes the high school program you will complete? |
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| SEC15 | Frequency | Percent |
| College prep. | 384 | 69.44 |
| Voc./ tech. | 57 | 10.31 |
| General | 112 | 20.25 |
| Frequency Missing = 18 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school. |
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| SEC16A | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 48 | 8.70 |
| Rarely | 130 | 23.55 |
| Occasionally | 148 | 26.81 |
| Regularly | 226 | 40.94 |
| Frequency Missing = 19 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for high school. |
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| sec16b | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 146 | 26.35 |
| Rarely | 166 | 29.96 |
| Occasionally | 145 | 26.17 |
| Regularly | 97 | 17.51 |
| Frequency Missing = 17 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school. |
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| SEC16C | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 95 | 17.21 |
| Rarely | 118 | 21.38 |
| Occasionally | 160 | 28.99 |
| Regularly | 179 | 32.43 |
| Frequency Missing = 19 |
| 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 MIDDLE, 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. | 120 | 21.3 | 258 | 45.8 | 133 | 23.6 | 37 | 6.6 | 15 | 2.7 | 8 |
| 18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. | 142 | 25.0 | 214 | 37.7 | 118 | 20.8 | 66 | 11.6 | 27 | 4.8 | 4 |
| 19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. | 161 | 28.6 | 203 | 36.1 | 125 | 22.2 | 50 | 8.9 | 24 | 4.3 | 8 |
| 20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. | 187 | 33.1 | 196 | 34.7 | 102 | 18.1 | 50 | 8.8 | 30 | 5.3 | 6 |
| 21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. | 229 | 40.7 | 211 | 37.5 | 83 | 14.7 | 31 | 5.5 | 9 | 1.6 | 8 |
| 22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. | 196 | 34.9 | 197 | 35.1 | 97 | 17.3 | 40 | 7.1 | 32 | 5.7 | 9 |
| 23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. | 204 | 35.9 | 244 | 43.0 | 84 | 14.8 | 20 | 3.5 | 16 | 2.8 | 3 |
| 24 - My teachers make learning interesting. | 106 | 18.9 | 192 | 34.2 | 163 | 29.1 | 62 | 11.1 | 38 | 6.8 | 10 |
| 25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. | 190 | 34.2 | 234 | 42.1 | 93 | 16.7 | 26 | 4.7 | 13 | 2.3 | 15 |
| 26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. | 148 | 26.6 | 224 | 40.2 | 114 | 20.5 | 40 | 7.2 | 31 | 5.6 | 14 |
| 27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. | 241 | 43.0 | 192 | 34.2 | 79 | 14.1 | 27 | 4.8 | 22 | 3.9 | 10 |
| 28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. | 125 | 22.3 | 201 | 35.9 | 141 | 25.2 | 62 | 11.1 | 31 | 5.5 | 11 |
| 29 - I feel safe at school. | 136 | 24.4 | 158 | 28.4 | 144 | 25.9 | 59 | 10.6 | 60 | 10.8 | 14 |
| 30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. | 136 | 24.2 | 217 | 38.7 | 139 | 24.8 | 39 | 7.0 | 30 | 5.3 | 10 |
| 31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. | 193 | 34.2 | 192 | 34.0 | 104 | 18.4 | 46 | 8.1 | 30 | 5.3 | 6 |
| 32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. | 72 | 12.8 | 85 | 15.2 | 142 | 25.3 | 120 | 21.4 | 142 | 25.3 | 10 |
| 33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. | 142 | 25.5 | 183 | 32.9 | 140 | 25.2 | 48 | 8.6 | 43 | 7.7 | 15 |
| 34 - I learn about other cultures in school. | 200 | 35.8 | 246 | 44.1 | 78 | 14.0 | 21 | 3.8 | 13 | 2.3 | 13 |
| 35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. | 365 | 64.9 | 124 | 22.1 | 48 | 8.5 | 19 | 3.4 | 6 | 1.1 | 9 |
| 36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. | 220 | 39.1 | 218 | 38.8 | 84 | 14.9 | 21 | 3.7 | 19 | 3.4 | 9 |
| 37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. | 156 | 27.8 | 229 | 40.7 | 110 | 19.6 | 47 | 8.4 | 20 | 3.6 | 9 |
| 38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. | 205 | 36.8 | 190 | 34.1 | 101 | 18.1 | 36 | 6.5 | 25 | 4.5 | 14 |
| 39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 75 | 13.4 | 166 | 29.6 | 196 | 34.9 | 65 | 11.6 | 59 | 10.5 | 10 |
| 40 - Our classes are often interrupted. | 133 | 24.0 | 148 | 26.7 | 139 | 25.1 | 81 | 14.6 | 53 | 9.6 | 17 |
| 41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 129 | 23.3 | 180 | 32.5 | 206 | 37.2 | 24 | 4.3 | 15 | 2.7 | 17 |
| 42 - I have fun learning. | 140 | 24.7 | 157 | 27.7 | 151 | 26.7 | 47 | 8.3 | 71 | 12.5 | 5 |
| 43 - My teachers think I can learn. | 271 | 48.3 | 187 | 33.3 | 76 | 13.5 | 12 | 2.1 | 15 | 2.7 | 10 |
| 44 - The community is proud of this school. | 137 | 24.5 | 201 | 36.0 | 158 | 28.3 | 40 | 7.2 | 23 | 4.1 | 12 |
| 45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. | 165 | 29.3 | 205 | 36.4 | 133 | 23.6 | 37 | 6.6 | 23 | 4.1 | 8 |
| 46 - Students at my school are friendly. | 69 | 12.4 | 146 | 26.2 | 192 | 34.4 | 75 | 13.4 | 76 | 13.6 | 13 |
| 47 - This school is a good place to learn. | 175 | 31.4 | 202 | 36.3 | 125 | 22.4 | 32 | 5.7 | 23 | 4.1 | 14 |
| 48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. | 268 | 47.9 | 198 | 35.4 | 64 | 11.4 | 16 | 2.9 | 14 | 2.5 | 11 |
| 49 - My teachers are good teachers. | 208 | 36.8 | 188 | 33.3 | 116 | 20.5 | 31 | 5.5 | 22 | 3.9 | 6 |
| 50 - My school building is in good condition. | 165 | 29.4 | 209 | 37.2 | 115 | 20.5 | 42 | 7.5 | 31 | 5.5 | 9 |
| 51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. | 145 | 25.9 | 114 | 20.4 | 159 | 28.4 | 73 | 13.0 | 69 | 12.3 | 11 |
| 52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. | 151 | 27.2 | 171 | 30.8 | 122 | 22.0 | 61 | 11.0 | 50 | 9.0 | 16 |
| 53 - I like going to this school. | 164 | 29.0 | 172 | 30.4 | 104 | 18.4 | 50 | 8.8 | 75 | 13.3 | 6 |
| 54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. | 380 | 67.9 | 125 | 22.3 | 36 | 6.4 | 11 | 2.0 | 8 | 1.4 | 11 |
| 55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. | 149 | 26.7 | 177 | 31.7 | 137 | 24.5 | 44 | 7.9 | 52 | 9.3 | 12 |
| 56 - I would attend a different school if I could. | 137 | 24.5 | 82 | 14.6 | 119 | 21.3 | 92 | 16.4 | 130 | 23.2 | 11 |
| 57 - Teachers treat me with respect. | 190 | 33.9 | 190 | 33.9 | 107 | 19.1 | 42 | 7.5 | 31 | 5.5 | 11 |
| 58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. | 158 | 28.6 | 175 | 31.7 | 126 | 22.8 | 49 | 8.9 | 44 | 8.0 | 19 |
| 59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. | 276 | 49.4 | 202 | 36.1 | 62 | 11.1 | 10 | 1.8 | 9 | 1.6 | 12 |
| 60 - I am treated fairly at school. | 139 | 24.9 | 210 | 37.6 | 126 | 22.6 | 43 | 7.7 | 40 | 7.2 | 13 |
| 61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. | 187 | 33.5 | 162 | 29.0 | 75 | 13.4 | 65 | 11.6 | 70 | 12.5 | 12 |
| 62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 120 | 21.5 | 163 | 29.2 | 169 | 30.3 | 62 | 11.1 | 44 | 7.9 | 13 |
| 63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. | 173 | 30.8 | 156 | 27.8 | 120 | 21.4 | 49 | 8.7 | 63 | 11.2 | 10 |
| 64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. | 216 | 38.3 | 203 | 36.0 | 111 | 19.7 | 17 | 3.0 | 17 | 3.0 | 7 |
| 65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. | 232 | 41.6 | 158 | 28.3 | 86 | 15.4 | 35 | 6.3 | 47 | 8.4 | 13 |
| 66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. | 97 | 17.4 | 137 | 24.6 | 135 | 24.2 | 84 | 15.1 | 104 | 18.7 | 14 |
| 67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. | 261 | 46.4 | 155 | 27.5 | 82 | 14.6 | 30 | 5.3 | 35 | 6.2 | 8 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2002 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |