| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| DEXTER HIGH, DEXTER R-XI School District |
| What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl) |
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| SEC1 | Frequency | Percent |
| MALE | 279 | 49.47 |
| FEMALE | 285 | 50.53 |
| What grade are you in? | ||
| SEC2 | Frequency | Percent |
| 9TH | 157 | 27.99 |
| 10TH | 153 | 27.27 |
| 11TH | 137 | 24.42 |
| 12TH | 114 | 20.32 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| SEC3 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE | 533 | 95.69 |
| ASIAN/ORIENTAL | 1 | 0.18 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 6 | 1.08 |
| HISPANIC | 3 | 0.54 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 14 | 2.51 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| How far in school did your mother go? |
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| SEC4 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 2 | 0.36 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 48 | 8.56 |
| H.S. GRAD | 162 | 28.88 |
| POST SECONDARY | 128 | 22.82 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 157 | 27.99 |
| DON T KNOW | 64 | 11.41 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| How far in school did your father go? |
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| SEC5 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 | 10 | 1.79 |
| 2 | 47 | 8.41 |
| 3 | 190 | 33.99 |
| 4 | 95 | 16.99 |
| 5 | 134 | 23.97 |
| 6 | 83 | 14.85 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| How many days of school did you miss last month? |
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| SEC6 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 259 | 46.09 |
| 1 OR 2 DAYS | 206 | 36.65 |
| 3 OR 4 DAYS | 70 | 12.46 |
| 5 TO 10 DAYS | 21 | 3.74 |
| MORE THAN 10 DAYS | 6 | 1.07 |
| 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 | 226 | 40.07 |
| TWO HRS. | 154 | 27.30 |
| THREE HRS. | 78 | 13.83 |
| FOUR HRS. | 51 | 9.04 |
| FIVE HRS. | 20 | 3.55 |
| SIX + HRS. | 35 | 6.21 |
| 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 | 79 | 14.08 |
| TWO YEAR SCHOOL | 80 | 14.26 |
| FOUR YEAR SCHOOL | 326 | 58.11 |
| MILITARY | 33 | 5.88 |
| OTHER | 43 | 7.66 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school? |
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| SEC9 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 112 | 19.96 |
| A & B | 154 | 27.45 |
| B | 82 | 14.62 |
| B & C | 131 | 23.35 |
| C | 37 | 6.60 |
| C & D | 34 | 6.06 |
| D | 8 | 1.43 |
| BELOW D | 3 | 0.53 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| How much time do you usually spend on homework each day? |
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| SEC10 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE ASSIGNED | 92 | 16.34 |
| DON T DO IT | 84 | 14.92 |
| 1/2 HR. OR LESS | 167 | 29.66 |
| ONE HOUR | 138 | 24.51 |
| TWO HOURS | 53 | 9.41 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 29 | 5.15 |
| 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 | 296 | 52.58 |
| UNDER 6 HRS. | 41 | 7.28 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 30 | 5.33 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 48 | 8.53 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 64 | 11.37 |
| 21 TO 25 HRS. | 30 | 5.33 |
| MORE THAN 25 | 54 | 9.59 |
| 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 | 84 | 14.89 |
| GOOD | 270 | 47.87 |
| AVERAGE | 158 | 28.01 |
| BELOW AVERAGE | 27 | 4.79 |
| POOR | 25 | 4.43 |
| 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 | 231 | 41.10 |
| 1 TO 2 HRS. | 119 | 21.17 |
| 3 TO 5 HRS. | 64 | 11.39 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 72 | 12.81 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 48 | 8.54 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 18 | 3.20 |
| MORE THAN 20 | 10 | 1.78 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| 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 | 242 | 42.98 |
| Several Times/wk | 66 | 11.72 |
| Once a week | 33 | 5.86 |
| Once 2/wks | 16 | 2.84 |
| Infrequently | 167 | 29.66 |
| Not at all | 39 | 6.93 |
| 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. | 257 | 48.13 |
| Voc./ tech. | 69 | 12.92 |
| General | 208 | 38.95 |
| Frequency Missing = 30 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school. |
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| SEC16A | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 51 | 9.48 |
| Rarely | 95 | 17.66 |
| Occasionally | 191 | 35.50 |
| Regularly | 201 | 37.36 |
| Frequency Missing = 26 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for high school. |
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| sec16b | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 58 | 10.76 |
| Rarely | 124 | 23.01 |
| Occasionally | 215 | 39.89 |
| Regularly | 142 | 26.35 |
| Frequency Missing = 25 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school. |
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| SEC16C | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 31 | 5.74 |
| Rarely | 80 | 14.81 |
| Occasionally | 188 | 34.81 |
| Regularly | 241 | 44.63 |
| Frequency Missing = 24 |
| Data Collected in Spring, 2003 |
| Tables Posted April 16, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| DEXTER HIGH, DEXTER R-XI 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. | 28 | 5.0 | 218 | 38.7 | 202 | 35.9 | 79 | 14.0 | 36 | 6.4 | 1 |
| 18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. | 52 | 9.3 | 252 | 44.9 | 126 | 22.5 | 88 | 15.7 | 43 | 7.7 | 3 |
| 19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. | 63 | 11.3 | 237 | 42.5 | 156 | 28.0 | 62 | 11.1 | 40 | 7.2 | 6 |
| 20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. | 73 | 13.1 | 251 | 44.9 | 141 | 25.2 | 65 | 11.6 | 29 | 5.2 | 5 |
| 21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. | 103 | 18.5 | 274 | 49.3 | 118 | 21.2 | 38 | 6.8 | 23 | 4.1 | 8 |
| 22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. | 86 | 15.4 | 236 | 42.2 | 138 | 24.7 | 59 | 10.6 | 40 | 7.2 | 5 |
| 23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. | 62 | 11.1 | 213 | 38.2 | 149 | 26.8 | 93 | 16.7 | 40 | 7.2 | 7 |
| 24 - My teachers make learning interesting. | 24 | 4.3 | 133 | 23.8 | 219 | 39.1 | 112 | 20.0 | 72 | 12.9 | 4 |
| 25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. | 90 | 16.1 | 288 | 51.6 | 134 | 24.0 | 28 | 5.0 | 18 | 3.2 | 6 |
| 26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. | 78 | 13.9 | 258 | 46.0 | 140 | 25.0 | 52 | 9.3 | 33 | 5.9 | 3 |
| 27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. | 128 | 23.1 | 210 | 37.9 | 89 | 16.1 | 63 | 11.4 | 64 | 11.6 | 10 |
| 28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. | 50 | 8.9 | 204 | 36.4 | 162 | 28.9 | 93 | 16.6 | 51 | 9.1 | 4 |
| 29 - I feel safe at school. | 129 | 23.1 | 223 | 39.9 | 127 | 22.7 | 46 | 8.2 | 34 | 6.1 | 5 |
| 30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. | 74 | 13.1 | 189 | 33.6 | 145 | 25.8 | 74 | 13.1 | 81 | 14.4 | 1 |
| 31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. | 114 | 20.4 | 214 | 38.4 | 114 | 20.4 | 63 | 11.3 | 53 | 9.5 | 6 |
| 32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. | 259 | 46.6 | 174 | 31.3 | 92 | 16.5 | 19 | 3.4 | 12 | 2.2 | 8 |
| 33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. | 59 | 10.6 | 173 | 31.0 | 186 | 33.3 | 71 | 12.7 | 69 | 12.4 | 6 |
| 34 - I learn about other cultures in school. | 34 | 6.1 | 189 | 33.9 | 184 | 33.0 | 93 | 16.7 | 57 | 10.2 | 7 |
| 35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. | 224 | 39.9 | 229 | 40.7 | 68 | 12.1 | 27 | 4.8 | 14 | 2.5 | 2 |
| 36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. | 124 | 22.2 | 295 | 52.8 | 93 | 16.6 | 31 | 5.5 | 16 | 2.9 | 5 |
| 37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. | 73 | 13.0 | 285 | 50.7 | 148 | 26.3 | 33 | 5.9 | 23 | 4.1 | 2 |
| 38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. | 114 | 20.4 | 250 | 44.7 | 115 | 20.6 | 46 | 8.2 | 34 | 6.1 | 5 |
| 39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 33 | 5.9 | 149 | 26.7 | 188 | 33.6 | 106 | 19.0 | 83 | 14.8 | 5 |
| 40 - Our classes are often interrupted. | 38 | 6.9 | 114 | 20.6 | 197 | 35.6 | 175 | 31.6 | 30 | 5.4 | 10 |
| 41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 47 | 8.5 | 140 | 25.3 | 281 | 50.8 | 62 | 11.2 | 23 | 4.2 | 11 |
| 42 - I have fun learning. | 35 | 6.3 | 144 | 25.8 | 181 | 32.4 | 97 | 17.4 | 102 | 18.2 | 5 |
| 43 - My teachers think I can learn. | 152 | 27.6 | 269 | 48.8 | 90 | 16.3 | 19 | 3.4 | 21 | 3.8 | 13 |
| 44 - The community is proud of this school. | 143 | 25.7 | 226 | 40.6 | 113 | 20.3 | 40 | 7.2 | 35 | 6.3 | 7 |
| 45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. | 222 | 39.6 | 226 | 40.3 | 78 | 13.9 | 19 | 3.4 | 16 | 2.9 | 3 |
| 46 - Students at my school are friendly. | 29 | 5.2 | 173 | 30.9 | 196 | 35.0 | 94 | 16.8 | 68 | 12.1 | 4 |
| 47 - This school is a good place to learn. | 59 | 10.6 | 260 | 46.8 | 141 | 25.4 | 42 | 7.6 | 53 | 9.5 | 9 |
| 48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. | 178 | 31.9 | 289 | 51.8 | 61 | 10.9 | 14 | 2.5 | 16 | 2.9 | 6 |
| 49 - My teachers are good teachers. | 100 | 17.8 | 249 | 44.2 | 145 | 25.8 | 27 | 4.8 | 42 | 7.5 | 1 |
| 50 - My school building is in good condition. | 80 | 14.3 | 279 | 50.0 | 120 | 21.5 | 50 | 9.0 | 29 | 5.2 | 6 |
| 51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. | 136 | 24.3 | 164 | 29.3 | 189 | 33.8 | 48 | 8.6 | 22 | 3.9 | 5 |
| 52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. | 211 | 37.5 | 253 | 44.9 | 58 | 10.3 | 22 | 3.9 | 19 | 3.4 | 1 |
| 53 - I like going to this school. | 80 | 14.3 | 173 | 30.9 | 129 | 23.1 | 67 | 12.0 | 110 | 19.7 | 5 |
| 54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. | 297 | 53.0 | 208 | 37.1 | 33 | 5.9 | 5 | 0.9 | 17 | 3.0 | 4 |
| 55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. | 116 | 20.9 | 181 | 32.6 | 142 | 25.6 | 62 | 11.2 | 54 | 9.7 | 9 |
| 56 - I would attend a different school if I could. | 151 | 27.0 | 82 | 14.7 | 109 | 19.5 | 102 | 18.2 | 115 | 20.6 | 5 |
| 57 - Teachers treat me with respect. | 71 | 12.8 | 224 | 40.4 | 152 | 27.4 | 59 | 10.6 | 48 | 8.7 | 10 |
| 58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. | 97 | 17.9 | 204 | 37.6 | 117 | 21.6 | 79 | 14.6 | 45 | 8.3 | 22 |
| 59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. | 123 | 22.1 | 272 | 48.8 | 119 | 21.4 | 27 | 4.8 | 16 | 2.9 | 7 |
| 60 - I am treated fairly at school. | 70 | 12.6 | 236 | 42.6 | 131 | 23.6 | 49 | 8.8 | 68 | 12.3 | 10 |
| 61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. | 141 | 25.4 | 275 | 49.5 | 90 | 16.2 | 26 | 4.7 | 23 | 4.1 | 9 |
| 62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 30 | 5.5 | 139 | 25.3 | 243 | 44.3 | 77 | 14.0 | 60 | 10.9 | 15 |
| 63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. | 51 | 9.2 | 154 | 27.6 | 127 | 22.8 | 97 | 17.4 | 128 | 23.0 | 7 |
| 64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. | 135 | 24.9 | 234 | 43.1 | 118 | 21.7 | 28 | 5.2 | 28 | 5.2 | 21 |
| 65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. | 180 | 32.4 | 213 | 38.4 | 89 | 16.0 | 35 | 6.3 | 38 | 6.8 | 9 |
| 66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. | 121 | 22.1 | 186 | 33.9 | 121 | 22.1 | 61 | 11.1 | 59 | 10.8 | 16 |
| 67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. | 166 | 30.0 | 274 | 49.5 | 77 | 13.9 | 16 | 2.9 | 21 | 3.8 | 10 |
| Data Collected in Spring, 2003 |
| Tables Posted April 16, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |