| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| SOUTHERN BOONE CO. R-I School district |
| What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl) |
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| SEC1 | Frequency | Percent |
| MALE | 341 | 50.82 |
| FEMALE | 330 | 49.18 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| What grade are you in? | ||
| SEC2 | Frequency | Percent |
| 6TH | 94 | 14.03 |
| 7TH | 97 | 14.48 |
| 8TH | 96 | 14.33 |
| 9TH | 94 | 14.03 |
| 10TH | 104 | 15.52 |
| 11TH | 100 | 14.93 |
| 12TH | 85 | 12.69 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| SEC3 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE | 610 | 91.18 |
| BLACK | 6 | 0.90 |
| ASIAN/ORIENTAL | 7 | 1.05 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 13 | 1.94 |
| HISPANIC | 10 | 1.49 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 23 | 3.44 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| How far in school did your mother go? |
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| SEC4 | Frequency | Percent |
| FINISHED 8TH | 10 | 1.51 |
| H.S. GRAD | 140 | 21.15 |
| POST SECONDARY | 141 | 21.30 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 294 | 44.41 |
| DON T KNOW | 77 | 11.63 |
| Frequency Missing = 10 |
| How far in school did your father go? |
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| SEC5 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 5 | 0.75 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 20 | 3.00 |
| H.S. GRAD | 166 | 24.92 |
| POST SECONDARY | 111 | 16.67 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 251 | 37.69 |
| DON T KNOW | 113 | 16.97 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| How many days of school did you miss last month? |
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| SEC6 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 362 | 54.03 |
| 1 OR 2 DAYS | 220 | 32.84 |
| 3 OR 4 DAYS | 45 | 6.72 |
| 5 TO 10 DAYS | 34 | 5.07 |
| MORE THAN 10 DAYS | 9 | 1.34 |
| 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 | 253 | 37.93 |
| TWO HRS. | 186 | 27.89 |
| THREE HRS. | 128 | 19.19 |
| FOUR HRS. | 44 | 6.60 |
| FIVE HRS. | 24 | 3.60 |
| SIX + HRS. | 32 | 4.80 |
| 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 | 51 | 7.61 |
| TWO YEAR SCHOOL | 90 | 13.43 |
| FOUR YEAR SCHOOL | 410 | 61.19 |
| MILITARY | 46 | 6.87 |
| OTHER | 73 | 10.90 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school? |
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| SEC9 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 206 | 30.93 |
| A & B | 199 | 29.88 |
| B | 83 | 12.46 |
| B & C | 103 | 15.47 |
| C | 32 | 4.80 |
| C & D | 28 | 4.20 |
| D | 7 | 1.05 |
| BELOW D | 8 | 1.20 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| How much time do you usually spend on homework each day? |
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| SEC10 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE ASSIGNED | 31 | 4.65 |
| DON T DO IT | 55 | 8.26 |
| 1/2 HR. OR LESS | 204 | 30.63 |
| ONE HOUR | 233 | 34.98 |
| TWO HOURS | 101 | 15.17 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 42 | 6.31 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| 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 | 415 | 61.94 |
| UNDER 6 HRS. | 73 | 10.90 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 56 | 8.36 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 39 | 5.82 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 36 | 5.37 |
| 21 TO 25 HRS. | 22 | 3.28 |
| MORE THAN 25 | 29 | 4.33 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| How would you describe the quality of education available to you in this school? |
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| SEC12 | Frequency | Percent |
| EXCELLENT | 155 | 23.24 |
| GOOD | 327 | 49.03 |
| AVERAGE | 152 | 22.79 |
| BELOW AVERAGE | 23 | 3.45 |
| POOR | 10 | 1.50 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| 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 | 248 | 37.01 |
| 1 TO 2 HRS. | 129 | 19.25 |
| 3 TO 5 HRS. | 91 | 13.58 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 85 | 12.69 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 73 | 10.90 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 25 | 3.73 |
| MORE THAN 20 | 19 | 2.84 |
| 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 | 210 | 31.34 |
| Several Times/wk | 275 | 41.04 |
| Once a week | 87 | 12.99 |
| Once 2/wks | 28 | 4.18 |
| Infrequently | 68 | 10.15 |
| Not at all | 2 | 0.30 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Which of the following best describes the high school program you will complete? |
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| SEC15 | Frequency | Percent |
| College prep. | 420 | 63.35 |
| Voc./ tech. | 121 | 18.25 |
| General | 122 | 18.40 |
| Frequency Missing = 9 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school. |
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| SEC16A | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 38 | 5.70 |
| Rarely | 126 | 18.89 |
| Occasionally | 278 | 41.68 |
| Regularly | 225 | 33.73 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for high school. |
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| sec16b | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 91 | 13.64 |
| Rarely | 171 | 25.64 |
| Occasionally | 279 | 41.83 |
| Regularly | 126 | 18.89 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school. |
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| SEC16C | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 57 | 8.60 |
| Rarely | 114 | 17.19 |
| Occasionally | 288 | 43.44 |
| Regularly | 204 | 30.77 |
| Frequency Missing = 9 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2005 |
| Tables Posted December 05, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| SOUTHERN BOONE CO. R-I 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. | 70 | 10.4 | 278 | 41.4 | 232 | 34.5 | 72 | 10.7 | 20 | 3.0 | 0 |
| 18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. | 84 | 12.5 | 280 | 41.8 | 179 | 26.7 | 100 | 14.9 | 27 | 4.0 | 2 |
| 19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. | 107 | 16.0 | 307 | 45.8 | 178 | 26.6 | 68 | 10.1 | 10 | 1.5 | 2 |
| 20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. | 115 | 17.2 | 296 | 44.3 | 171 | 25.6 | 64 | 9.6 | 22 | 3.3 | 4 |
| 21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. | 174 | 25.9 | 322 | 47.9 | 126 | 18.8 | 40 | 6.0 | 10 | 1.5 | 0 |
| 22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. | 158 | 23.6 | 283 | 42.3 | 163 | 24.4 | 44 | 6.6 | 21 | 3.1 | 3 |
| 23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. | 159 | 23.7 | 296 | 44.2 | 149 | 22.2 | 53 | 7.9 | 13 | 1.9 | 2 |
| 24 - My teachers make learning interesting. | 77 | 11.5 | 205 | 30.6 | 250 | 37.4 | 92 | 13.8 | 45 | 6.7 | 3 |
| 25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. | 166 | 24.8 | 344 | 51.3 | 123 | 18.4 | 26 | 3.9 | 11 | 1.6 | 2 |
| 26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. | 158 | 23.8 | 314 | 47.4 | 153 | 23.1 | 26 | 3.9 | 12 | 1.8 | 9 |
| 27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. | 235 | 35.0 | 306 | 45.6 | 103 | 15.4 | 22 | 3.3 | 5 | 0.7 | 1 |
| 28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. | 97 | 14.5 | 296 | 44.4 | 202 | 30.3 | 61 | 9.1 | 11 | 1.6 | 5 |
| 29 - I feel safe at school. | 176 | 26.3 | 296 | 44.2 | 136 | 20.3 | 34 | 5.1 | 28 | 4.2 | 2 |
| 30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. | 148 | 22.2 | 269 | 40.3 | 157 | 23.5 | 64 | 9.6 | 29 | 4.3 | 5 |
| 31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. | 169 | 25.2 | 270 | 40.3 | 145 | 21.6 | 54 | 8.1 | 32 | 4.8 | 2 |
| 32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. | 165 | 24.7 | 167 | 25.0 | 169 | 25.3 | 88 | 13.2 | 80 | 12.0 | 3 |
| 33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. | 91 | 13.6 | 262 | 39.2 | 210 | 31.4 | 71 | 10.6 | 34 | 5.1 | 4 |
| 34 - I learn about other cultures in school. | 106 | 15.9 | 234 | 35.1 | 209 | 31.3 | 83 | 12.4 | 35 | 5.2 | 5 |
| 35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. | 346 | 51.7 | 230 | 34.4 | 76 | 11.4 | 8 | 1.2 | 9 | 1.3 | 3 |
| 36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. | 222 | 33.5 | 318 | 48.0 | 102 | 15.4 | 15 | 2.3 | 6 | 0.9 | 9 |
| 37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. | 160 | 23.9 | 306 | 45.7 | 151 | 22.5 | 38 | 5.7 | 15 | 2.2 | 2 |
| 38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. | 178 | 26.6 | 334 | 50.0 | 118 | 17.7 | 28 | 4.2 | 10 | 1.5 | 4 |
| 39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 139 | 20.8 | 287 | 43.0 | 176 | 26.3 | 55 | 8.2 | 11 | 1.6 | 4 |
| 40 - Our classes are often interrupted. | 60 | 9.0 | 134 | 20.1 | 257 | 38.6 | 175 | 26.3 | 40 | 6.0 | 6 |
| 41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 86 | 12.9 | 231 | 34.5 | 302 | 45.1 | 32 | 4.8 | 18 | 2.7 | 3 |
| 42 - I have fun learning. | 88 | 13.2 | 179 | 26.8 | 213 | 31.9 | 98 | 14.7 | 90 | 13.5 | 4 |
| 43 - My teachers think I can learn. | 262 | 39.2 | 297 | 44.5 | 91 | 13.6 | 12 | 1.8 | 6 | 0.9 | 4 |
| 44 - The community is proud of this school. | 237 | 35.6 | 259 | 38.9 | 131 | 19.7 | 23 | 3.5 | 16 | 2.4 | 6 |
| 45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. | 199 | 29.7 | 236 | 35.3 | 166 | 24.8 | 37 | 5.5 | 31 | 4.6 | 3 |
| 46 - Students at my school are friendly. | 89 | 13.4 | 261 | 39.2 | 224 | 33.7 | 66 | 9.9 | 25 | 3.8 | 7 |
| 47 - This school is a good place to learn. | 155 | 23.2 | 317 | 47.5 | 146 | 21.9 | 33 | 4.9 | 16 | 2.4 | 5 |
| 48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. | 281 | 42.3 | 278 | 41.8 | 85 | 12.8 | 15 | 2.3 | 6 | 0.9 | 7 |
| 49 - My teachers are good teachers. | 192 | 29.0 | 294 | 44.3 | 152 | 22.9 | 13 | 2.0 | 12 | 1.8 | 9 |
| 50 - My school building is in good condition. | 144 | 21.6 | 256 | 38.4 | 129 | 19.4 | 63 | 9.5 | 74 | 11.1 | 6 |
| 51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. | 121 | 18.1 | 201 | 30.0 | 198 | 29.6 | 90 | 13.5 | 59 | 8.8 | 3 |
| 52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. | 226 | 33.8 | 292 | 43.7 | 103 | 15.4 | 29 | 4.3 | 18 | 2.7 | 4 |
| 53 - I like going to this school. | 170 | 25.3 | 229 | 34.1 | 165 | 24.6 | 51 | 7.6 | 56 | 8.3 | 1 |
| 54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. | 380 | 56.9 | 224 | 33.5 | 57 | 8.5 | 6 | 0.9 | 1 | 0.1 | 4 |
| 55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. | 221 | 33.0 | 275 | 41.0 | 133 | 19.9 | 26 | 3.9 | 15 | 2.2 | 2 |
| 56 - I would attend a different school if I could. | 86 | 12.9 | 89 | 13.3 | 165 | 24.7 | 129 | 19.3 | 198 | 29.7 | 5 |
| 57 - Teachers treat me with respect. | 163 | 24.3 | 289 | 43.1 | 161 | 24.0 | 35 | 5.2 | 22 | 3.3 | 2 |
| 58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. | 148 | 22.1 | 280 | 41.9 | 147 | 22.0 | 70 | 10.5 | 24 | 3.6 | 3 |
| 59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. | 237 | 35.5 | 317 | 47.5 | 100 | 15.0 | 9 | 1.3 | 5 | 0.7 | 4 |
| 60 - I am treated fairly at school. | 146 | 21.8 | 294 | 43.9 | 162 | 24.2 | 46 | 6.9 | 22 | 3.3 | 2 |
| 61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. | 205 | 31.0 | 258 | 39.0 | 117 | 17.7 | 45 | 6.8 | 37 | 5.6 | 10 |
| 62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 119 | 18.0 | 252 | 38.1 | 237 | 35.8 | 38 | 5.7 | 16 | 2.4 | 10 |
| 63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. | 119 | 17.7 | 246 | 36.7 | 173 | 25.8 | 80 | 11.9 | 53 | 7.9 | 1 |
| 64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. | 197 | 29.4 | 298 | 44.5 | 138 | 20.6 | 30 | 4.5 | 7 | 1.0 | 2 |
| 65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. | 229 | 34.2 | 237 | 35.4 | 117 | 17.5 | 53 | 7.9 | 34 | 5.1 | 2 |
| 66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. | 144 | 21.6 | 204 | 30.6 | 189 | 28.4 | 72 | 10.8 | 57 | 8.6 | 6 |
| 67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. | 277 | 41.4 | 269 | 40.2 | 93 | 13.9 | 20 | 3.0 | 10 | 1.5 | 3 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2005 |
| Tables Posted December 05, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |