| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| JACKSON R-II School district |
| What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl) |
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| SEC1 | Frequency | Percent |
| MALE | 1175 | 51.38 |
| FEMALE | 1112 | 48.62 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| What grade are you in? | ||
| SEC2 | Frequency | Percent |
| 6TH | 341 | 14.96 |
| 7TH | 288 | 12.64 |
| 8TH | 295 | 12.94 |
| 9TH | 393 | 17.24 |
| 10TH | 372 | 16.32 |
| 11TH | 293 | 12.86 |
| 12TH | 297 | 13.03 |
| Frequency Missing = 11 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| SEC3 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE | 2122 | 93.98 |
| BLACK | 35 | 1.55 |
| ASIAN/ORIENTAL | 5 | 0.22 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 26 | 1.15 |
| HISPANIC | 18 | 0.80 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 52 | 2.30 |
| Frequency Missing = 32 |
| How far in school did your mother go? |
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| SEC4 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 14 | 0.62 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 87 | 3.83 |
| H.S. GRAD | 631 | 27.75 |
| POST SECONDARY | 491 | 21.59 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 716 | 31.49 |
| DON T KNOW | 335 | 14.73 |
| Frequency Missing = 16 |
| How far in school did your father go? |
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| SEC5 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 21 | 0.92 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 105 | 4.61 |
| H.S. GRAD | 679 | 29.79 |
| POST SECONDARY | 388 | 17.03 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 650 | 28.52 |
| DON T KNOW | 436 | 19.13 |
| Frequency Missing = 11 |
| How many days of school did you miss last month? |
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| SEC6 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 1159 | 50.77 |
| 1 OR 2 DAYS | 794 | 34.78 |
| 3 OR 4 DAYS | 201 | 8.80 |
| 5 TO 10 DAYS | 108 | 4.73 |
| MORE THAN 10 DAYS | 21 | 0.92 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| How many hours of television do you usually watch each day? |
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| SEC7 | Frequency | Percent |
| ONE HR. OR LESS | 878 | 38.44 |
| TWO HRS. | 650 | 28.46 |
| THREE HRS. | 358 | 15.67 |
| FOUR HRS. | 225 | 9.85 |
| FIVE HRS. | 72 | 3.15 |
| SIX + HRS. | 101 | 4.42 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| 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 | 216 | 9.50 |
| TWO YEAR SCHOOL | 151 | 6.64 |
| FOUR YEAR SCHOOL | 1503 | 66.09 |
| MILITARY | 168 | 7.39 |
| OTHER | 236 | 10.38 |
| Frequency Missing = 16 |
| Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school? |
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| SEC9 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 684 | 30.08 |
| A & B | 614 | 27.00 |
| B | 296 | 13.02 |
| B & C | 354 | 15.57 |
| C | 118 | 5.19 |
| C & D | 153 | 6.73 |
| D | 31 | 1.36 |
| BELOW D | 24 | 1.06 |
| Frequency Missing = 16 |
| How much time do you usually spend on homework each day? |
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| SEC10 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE ASSIGNED | 232 | 10.19 |
| DON T DO IT | 172 | 7.55 |
| 1/2 HR. OR LESS | 646 | 28.37 |
| ONE HOUR | 754 | 33.11 |
| TWO HOURS | 297 | 13.04 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 176 | 7.73 |
| Frequency Missing = 13 |
| 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 | 1376 | 60.54 |
| UNDER 6 HRS. | 261 | 11.48 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 191 | 8.40 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 135 | 5.94 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 132 | 5.81 |
| 21 TO 25 HRS. | 92 | 4.05 |
| MORE THAN 25 | 86 | 3.78 |
| Frequency Missing = 17 |
| How would you describe the quality of education available to you in this school? |
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| SEC12 | Frequency | Percent |
| EXCELLENT | 714 | 31.34 |
| GOOD | 1035 | 45.43 |
| AVERAGE | 425 | 18.66 |
| BELOW AVERAGE | 57 | 2.50 |
| POOR | 47 | 2.06 |
| Frequency Missing = 12 |
| 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 | 942 | 41.46 |
| 1 TO 2 HRS. | 557 | 24.52 |
| 3 TO 5 HRS. | 316 | 13.91 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 172 | 7.57 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 155 | 6.82 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 84 | 3.70 |
| MORE THAN 20 | 46 | 2.02 |
| Frequency Missing = 18 |
| 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 | 545 | 23.91 |
| Several Times/wk | 194 | 8.51 |
| Once a week | 421 | 18.47 |
| Once 2/wks | 124 | 5.44 |
| Infrequently | 576 | 25.27 |
| Not at all | 419 | 18.39 |
| 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. | 1448 | 65.34 |
| Voc./ tech. | 276 | 12.45 |
| General | 492 | 22.20 |
| Frequency Missing = 74 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school. |
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| SEC16A | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 145 | 6.50 |
| Rarely | 438 | 19.64 |
| Occasionally | 789 | 35.38 |
| Regularly | 858 | 38.48 |
| Frequency Missing = 60 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for high school. |
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| sec16b | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 338 | 15.20 |
| Rarely | 611 | 27.47 |
| Occasionally | 836 | 37.59 |
| Regularly | 439 | 19.74 |
| Frequency Missing = 66 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school. |
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| SEC16C | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 224 | 10.06 |
| Rarely | 449 | 20.17 |
| Occasionally | 807 | 36.25 |
| Regularly | 746 | 33.51 |
| Frequency Missing = 64 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2001 |
| Tables Posted April 14, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| JACKSON R-II 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. | 281 | 12.3 | 1,044 | 45.7 | 671 | 29.4 | 204 | 8.9 | 83 | 3.6 | 7 |
| 18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. | 441 | 19.4 | 1,089 | 47.8 | 460 | 20.2 | 208 | 9.1 | 81 | 3.6 | 11 |
| 19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. | 508 | 22.3 | 1,045 | 45.9 | 513 | 22.5 | 151 | 6.6 | 58 | 2.5 | 15 |
| 20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. | 479 | 21.0 | 1,012 | 44.4 | 506 | 22.2 | 201 | 8.8 | 79 | 3.5 | 13 |
| 21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. | 789 | 34.8 | 1,053 | 46.5 | 318 | 14.0 | 74 | 3.3 | 32 | 1.4 | 24 |
| 22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. | 644 | 28.3 | 1,000 | 43.9 | 397 | 17.4 | 162 | 7.1 | 73 | 3.2 | 14 |
| 23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. | 428 | 18.7 | 974 | 42.6 | 543 | 23.8 | 266 | 11.6 | 73 | 3.2 | 6 |
| 24 - My teachers make learning interesting. | 344 | 15.1 | 742 | 32.5 | 783 | 34.3 | 276 | 12.1 | 136 | 6.0 | 9 |
| 25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. | 549 | 24.2 | 1,187 | 52.2 | 413 | 18.2 | 82 | 3.6 | 41 | 1.8 | 18 |
| 26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. | 590 | 25.9 | 1,032 | 45.3 | 489 | 21.5 | 112 | 4.9 | 55 | 2.4 | 12 |
| 27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. | 896 | 39.4 | 877 | 38.5 | 322 | 14.2 | 116 | 5.1 | 64 | 2.8 | 15 |
| 28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. | 435 | 19.1 | 885 | 38.9 | 674 | 29.6 | 190 | 8.4 | 91 | 4.0 | 15 |
| 29 - I feel safe at school. | 758 | 33.3 | 879 | 38.6 | 450 | 19.8 | 112 | 4.9 | 79 | 3.5 | 12 |
| 30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. | 496 | 21.8 | 901 | 39.6 | 564 | 24.8 | 185 | 8.1 | 129 | 5.7 | 15 |
| 31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. | 499 | 21.9 | 876 | 38.5 | 512 | 22.5 | 268 | 11.8 | 122 | 5.4 | 13 |
| 32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. | 348 | 15.3 | 446 | 19.6 | 711 | 31.3 | 407 | 17.9 | 359 | 15.8 | 19 |
| 33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. | 405 | 18.0 | 736 | 32.7 | 712 | 31.6 | 265 | 11.8 | 135 | 6.0 | 37 |
| 34 - I learn about other cultures in school. | 399 | 17.6 | 947 | 41.7 | 561 | 24.7 | 248 | 10.9 | 117 | 5.1 | 18 |
| 35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. | 1,121 | 49.2 | 800 | 35.1 | 268 | 11.8 | 52 | 2.3 | 39 | 1.7 | 10 |
| 36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. | 626 | 27.4 | 1,159 | 50.7 | 373 | 16.3 | 86 | 3.8 | 41 | 1.8 | 5 |
| 37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. | 392 | 17.2 | 958 | 42.1 | 658 | 28.9 | 188 | 8.3 | 80 | 3.5 | 14 |
| 38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. | 663 | 29.1 | 1,015 | 44.6 | 438 | 19.2 | 107 | 4.7 | 54 | 2.4 | 13 |
| 39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 392 | 17.3 | 903 | 39.8 | 651 | 28.7 | 218 | 9.6 | 106 | 4.7 | 20 |
| 40 - Our classes are often interrupted. | 189 | 8.4 | 455 | 20.1 | 773 | 34.2 | 703 | 31.1 | 141 | 6.2 | 29 |
| 41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 281 | 12.5 | 690 | 30.7 | 1,068 | 47.5 | 140 | 6.2 | 68 | 3.0 | 43 |
| 42 - I have fun learning. | 324 | 14.2 | 748 | 32.7 | 683 | 29.9 | 286 | 12.5 | 243 | 10.6 | 6 |
| 43 - My teachers think I can learn. | 883 | 38.7 | 1,019 | 44.7 | 291 | 12.8 | 50 | 2.2 | 39 | 1.7 | 8 |
| 44 - The community is proud of this school. | 1,053 | 46.2 | 770 | 33.8 | 351 | 15.4 | 63 | 2.8 | 44 | 1.9 | 9 |
| 45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. | 733 | 32.2 | 866 | 38.0 | 468 | 20.6 | 136 | 6.0 | 73 | 3.2 | 14 |
| 46 - Students at my school are friendly. | 312 | 13.7 | 867 | 38.1 | 722 | 31.8 | 234 | 10.3 | 139 | 6.1 | 16 |
| 47 - This school is a good place to learn. | 632 | 27.8 | 1,023 | 45.0 | 453 | 19.9 | 106 | 4.7 | 58 | 2.6 | 18 |
| 48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. | 983 | 43.2 | 1,013 | 44.5 | 208 | 9.1 | 52 | 2.3 | 21 | 0.9 | 13 |
| 49 - My teachers are good teachers. | 756 | 33.1 | 970 | 42.5 | 440 | 19.3 | 71 | 3.1 | 45 | 2.0 | 8 |
| 50 - My school building is in good condition. | 574 | 25.2 | 729 | 32.0 | 491 | 21.6 | 267 | 11.7 | 215 | 9.4 | 14 |
| 51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. | 213 | 9.4 | 362 | 15.9 | 807 | 35.5 | 532 | 23.4 | 361 | 15.9 | 15 |
| 52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. | 640 | 28.2 | 882 | 38.9 | 465 | 20.5 | 185 | 8.2 | 97 | 4.3 | 21 |
| 53 - I like going to this school. | 687 | 30.1 | 821 | 36.0 | 447 | 19.6 | 148 | 6.5 | 178 | 7.8 | 9 |
| 54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. | 1,363 | 59.9 | 719 | 31.6 | 140 | 6.2 | 41 | 1.8 | 13 | 0.6 | 14 |
| 55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. | 905 | 39.9 | 867 | 38.2 | 372 | 16.4 | 71 | 3.1 | 56 | 2.5 | 19 |
| 56 - I would attend a different school if I could. | 228 | 10.0 | 208 | 9.1 | 439 | 19.3 | 521 | 22.9 | 878 | 38.6 | 16 |
| 57 - Teachers treat me with respect. | 610 | 26.8 | 966 | 42.4 | 479 | 21.0 | 133 | 5.8 | 89 | 3.9 | 13 |
| 58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. | 547 | 24.0 | 900 | 39.5 | 531 | 23.3 | 200 | 8.8 | 98 | 4.3 | 14 |
| 59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. | 782 | 34.4 | 1,054 | 46.4 | 358 | 15.8 | 54 | 2.4 | 25 | 1.1 | 17 |
| 60 - I am treated fairly at school. | 529 | 23.3 | 1,014 | 44.6 | 475 | 20.9 | 160 | 7.0 | 95 | 4.2 | 17 |
| 61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. | 718 | 31.6 | 905 | 39.9 | 347 | 15.3 | 181 | 8.0 | 120 | 5.3 | 19 |
| 62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 454 | 20.0 | 794 | 35.1 | 799 | 35.3 | 149 | 6.6 | 69 | 3.0 | 25 |
| 63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. | 476 | 20.9 | 731 | 32.1 | 559 | 24.6 | 226 | 9.9 | 282 | 12.4 | 16 |
| 64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. | 683 | 30.1 | 963 | 42.5 | 436 | 19.2 | 119 | 5.2 | 67 | 3.0 | 22 |
| 65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. | 524 | 23.1 | 744 | 32.8 | 536 | 23.6 | 214 | 9.4 | 252 | 11.1 | 20 |
| 66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. | 270 | 11.9 | 486 | 21.4 | 733 | 32.3 | 397 | 17.5 | 381 | 16.8 | 23 |
| 67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. | 766 | 33.7 | 922 | 40.6 | 399 | 17.6 | 104 | 4.6 | 81 | 3.6 | 18 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2001 |
| Tables Posted April 14, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |