| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| CASSVILLE R-IV School district |
| What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl) |
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| SEC1 | Frequency | Percent |
| MALE | 518 | 50.83 |
| FEMALE | 501 | 49.17 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| What grade are you in? | ||
| SEC2 | Frequency | Percent |
| 6TH | 144 | 14.17 |
| 7TH | 147 | 14.47 |
| 8TH | 144 | 14.17 |
| 9TH | 187 | 18.41 |
| 10TH | 142 | 13.98 |
| 11TH | 122 | 12.01 |
| 12TH | 130 | 12.80 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| SEC3 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE | 888 | 87.23 |
| BLACK | 3 | 0.29 |
| ASIAN/ORIENTAL | 12 | 1.18 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 35 | 3.44 |
| HISPANIC | 49 | 4.81 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 31 | 3.05 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| How far in school did your mother go? |
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| SEC4 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 24 | 2.35 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 74 | 7.25 |
| H.S. GRAD | 284 | 27.84 |
| POST SECONDARY | 208 | 20.39 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 246 | 24.12 |
| DON T KNOW | 184 | 18.04 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| How far in school did your father go? |
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| SEC5 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 27 | 2.65 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 76 | 7.47 |
| H.S. GRAD | 300 | 29.47 |
| POST SECONDARY | 158 | 15.52 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 194 | 19.06 |
| DON T KNOW | 263 | 25.83 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| How many days of school did you miss last month? |
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| SEC6 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 402 | 39.49 |
| 1 OR 2 DAYS | 359 | 35.27 |
| 3 OR 4 DAYS | 163 | 16.01 |
| 5 TO 10 DAYS | 67 | 6.58 |
| MORE THAN 10 DAYS | 27 | 2.65 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| How many hours of television do you usually watch each day? |
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| SEC7 | Frequency | Percent |
| ONE HR. OR LESS | 325 | 31.96 |
| TWO HRS. | 272 | 26.75 |
| THREE HRS. | 208 | 20.45 |
| FOUR HRS. | 106 | 10.42 |
| FIVE HRS. | 39 | 3.83 |
| SIX + HRS. | 67 | 6.59 |
| 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 | 153 | 15.04 |
| TWO YEAR SCHOOL | 135 | 13.27 |
| FOUR YEAR SCHOOL | 525 | 51.62 |
| MILITARY | 81 | 7.96 |
| OTHER | 123 | 12.09 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school? |
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| SEC9 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 241 | 23.72 |
| A & B | 260 | 25.59 |
| B | 103 | 10.14 |
| B & C | 176 | 17.32 |
| C | 65 | 6.40 |
| C & D | 100 | 9.84 |
| D | 48 | 4.72 |
| BELOW D | 23 | 2.26 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| How much time do you usually spend on homework each day? |
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| SEC10 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE ASSIGNED | 169 | 16.58 |
| DON T DO IT | 133 | 13.05 |
| 1/2 HR. OR LESS | 301 | 29.54 |
| ONE HOUR | 256 | 25.12 |
| TWO HOURS | 105 | 10.30 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 55 | 5.40 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| 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 | 643 | 62.98 |
| UNDER 6 HRS. | 116 | 11.36 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 72 | 7.05 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 51 | 5.00 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 68 | 6.66 |
| 21 TO 25 HRS. | 31 | 3.04 |
| MORE THAN 25 | 40 | 3.92 |
| 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 | 176 | 17.27 |
| GOOD | 469 | 46.03 |
| AVERAGE | 274 | 26.89 |
| BELOW AVERAGE | 47 | 4.61 |
| POOR | 53 | 5.20 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| 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 | 408 | 40.28 |
| 1 TO 2 HRS. | 231 | 22.80 |
| 3 TO 5 HRS. | 129 | 12.73 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 125 | 12.34 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 70 | 6.91 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 36 | 3.55 |
| MORE THAN 20 | 14 | 1.38 |
| Frequency Missing = 9 |
| 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 | 212 | 20.97 |
| Several Times/wk | 107 | 10.58 |
| Once a week | 129 | 12.76 |
| Once 2/wks | 123 | 12.17 |
| Infrequently | 358 | 35.41 |
| Not at all | 82 | 8.11 |
| Frequency Missing = 11 |
| Which of the following best describes the high school program you will complete? |
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| SEC15 | Frequency | Percent |
| College prep. | 502 | 51.49 |
| Voc./ tech. | 197 | 20.21 |
| General | 276 | 28.31 |
| Frequency Missing = 47 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school. |
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| SEC16A | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 76 | 7.73 |
| Rarely | 197 | 20.04 |
| Occasionally | 331 | 33.67 |
| Regularly | 379 | 38.56 |
| Frequency Missing = 39 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for high school. |
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| sec16b | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 163 | 16.67 |
| Rarely | 257 | 26.28 |
| Occasionally | 343 | 35.07 |
| Regularly | 215 | 21.98 |
| Frequency Missing = 44 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school. |
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| SEC16C | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 104 | 10.61 |
| Rarely | 192 | 19.59 |
| Occasionally | 315 | 32.14 |
| Regularly | 369 | 37.65 |
| Frequency Missing = 42 |
| Data Collected in Spring, 2005 |
| Tables Posted May 19, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| CASSVILLE R-IV 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. | 96 | 9.4 | 450 | 44.2 | 342 | 33.6 | 87 | 8.5 | 44 | 4.3 | 3 |
| 18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. | 119 | 11.7 | 448 | 44.1 | 265 | 26.1 | 131 | 12.9 | 53 | 5.2 | 6 |
| 19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. | 160 | 15.7 | 443 | 43.6 | 249 | 24.5 | 119 | 11.7 | 46 | 4.5 | 5 |
| 20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. | 162 | 15.9 | 396 | 39.0 | 267 | 26.3 | 143 | 14.1 | 48 | 4.7 | 6 |
| 21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. | 189 | 18.7 | 468 | 46.3 | 237 | 23.4 | 76 | 7.5 | 41 | 4.1 | 11 |
| 22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. | 209 | 20.6 | 384 | 37.8 | 266 | 26.2 | 101 | 9.9 | 56 | 5.5 | 6 |
| 23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. | 190 | 18.7 | 451 | 44.3 | 231 | 22.7 | 105 | 10.3 | 41 | 4.0 | 4 |
| 24 - My teachers make learning interesting. | 89 | 8.8 | 259 | 25.5 | 361 | 35.5 | 191 | 18.8 | 117 | 11.5 | 5 |
| 25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. | 192 | 18.9 | 528 | 52.1 | 212 | 20.9 | 58 | 5.7 | 24 | 2.4 | 8 |
| 26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. | 164 | 16.2 | 439 | 43.5 | 286 | 28.3 | 85 | 8.4 | 36 | 3.6 | 12 |
| 27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. | 314 | 31.1 | 390 | 38.6 | 208 | 20.6 | 53 | 5.2 | 46 | 4.5 | 11 |
| 28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. | 127 | 12.5 | 350 | 34.4 | 336 | 33.0 | 131 | 12.9 | 73 | 7.2 | 5 |
| 29 - I feel safe at school. | 264 | 26.0 | 390 | 38.5 | 217 | 21.4 | 69 | 6.8 | 74 | 7.3 | 8 |
| 30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. | 160 | 15.7 | 401 | 39.5 | 262 | 25.8 | 103 | 10.1 | 90 | 8.9 | 6 |
| 31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. | 223 | 22.1 | 393 | 38.9 | 214 | 21.2 | 116 | 11.5 | 65 | 6.4 | 11 |
| 32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. | 285 | 28.0 | 216 | 21.2 | 279 | 27.4 | 143 | 14.1 | 94 | 9.2 | 5 |
| 33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. | 147 | 14.6 | 315 | 31.3 | 335 | 33.3 | 130 | 12.9 | 80 | 7.9 | 15 |
| 34 - I learn about other cultures in school. | 178 | 17.6 | 386 | 38.1 | 259 | 25.5 | 137 | 13.5 | 54 | 5.3 | 8 |
| 35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. | 468 | 46.0 | 367 | 36.1 | 129 | 12.7 | 30 | 2.9 | 23 | 2.3 | 5 |
| 36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. | 244 | 23.9 | 512 | 50.1 | 202 | 19.8 | 46 | 4.5 | 18 | 1.8 | 0 |
| 37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. | 159 | 15.6 | 466 | 45.9 | 281 | 27.7 | 65 | 6.4 | 45 | 4.4 | 6 |
| 38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. | 231 | 22.8 | 448 | 44.2 | 230 | 22.7 | 66 | 6.5 | 39 | 3.8 | 8 |
| 39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 75 | 7.4 | 345 | 33.9 | 363 | 35.7 | 138 | 13.6 | 96 | 9.4 | 5 |
| 40 - Our classes are often interrupted. | 168 | 16.6 | 272 | 26.8 | 339 | 33.4 | 204 | 20.1 | 31 | 3.1 | 8 |
| 41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 110 | 11.0 | 336 | 33.6 | 464 | 46.4 | 62 | 6.2 | 28 | 2.8 | 22 |
| 42 - I have fun learning. | 100 | 9.8 | 267 | 26.1 | 325 | 31.8 | 175 | 17.1 | 155 | 15.2 | 0 |
| 43 - My teachers think I can learn. | 289 | 28.4 | 478 | 47.0 | 176 | 17.3 | 46 | 4.5 | 28 | 2.8 | 5 |
| 44 - The community is proud of this school. | 221 | 21.8 | 398 | 39.3 | 309 | 30.5 | 48 | 4.7 | 38 | 3.7 | 8 |
| 45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. | 245 | 24.0 | 427 | 41.9 | 238 | 23.3 | 70 | 6.9 | 40 | 3.9 | 2 |
| 46 - Students at my school are friendly. | 87 | 8.6 | 342 | 33.6 | 368 | 36.2 | 113 | 11.1 | 107 | 10.5 | 5 |
| 47 - This school is a good place to learn. | 148 | 14.6 | 450 | 44.5 | 287 | 28.4 | 63 | 6.2 | 63 | 6.2 | 11 |
| 48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. | 334 | 32.9 | 491 | 48.4 | 129 | 12.7 | 40 | 3.9 | 20 | 2.0 | 8 |
| 49 - My teachers are good teachers. | 237 | 23.2 | 411 | 40.3 | 263 | 25.8 | 59 | 5.8 | 50 | 4.9 | 2 |
| 50 - My school building is in good condition. | 282 | 27.7 | 468 | 46.0 | 183 | 18.0 | 59 | 5.8 | 26 | 2.6 | 4 |
| 51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. | 307 | 30.1 | 287 | 28.2 | 271 | 26.6 | 74 | 7.3 | 80 | 7.9 | 3 |
| 52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. | 326 | 32.1 | 403 | 39.7 | 167 | 16.5 | 71 | 7.0 | 47 | 4.6 | 8 |
| 53 - I like going to this school. | 199 | 19.6 | 350 | 34.5 | 274 | 27.0 | 73 | 7.2 | 119 | 11.7 | 7 |
| 54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. | 506 | 49.8 | 375 | 36.9 | 102 | 10.0 | 16 | 1.6 | 18 | 1.8 | 5 |
| 55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. | 188 | 18.6 | 369 | 36.4 | 295 | 29.1 | 81 | 8.0 | 80 | 7.9 | 9 |
| 56 - I would attend a different school if I could. | 184 | 18.1 | 130 | 12.8 | 239 | 23.6 | 210 | 20.7 | 251 | 24.8 | 8 |
| 57 - Teachers treat me with respect. | 198 | 19.6 | 390 | 38.7 | 272 | 27.0 | 90 | 8.9 | 58 | 5.8 | 14 |
| 58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. | 177 | 17.5 | 380 | 37.6 | 272 | 26.9 | 113 | 11.2 | 69 | 6.8 | 11 |
| 59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. | 302 | 29.8 | 436 | 43.0 | 214 | 21.1 | 43 | ||||