| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| EL DORADO SPRINGS R-II School district |
| What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl) |
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| SEC1 | Frequency | Percent |
| MALE | 327 | 49.32 |
| FEMALE | 336 | 50.68 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| What grade are you in? | ||
| SEC2 | Frequency | Percent |
| 6TH | 101 | 15.28 |
| 7TH | 110 | 16.64 |
| 8TH | 97 | 14.67 |
| 9TH | 106 | 16.04 |
| 10TH | 90 | 13.62 |
| 11TH | 78 | 11.80 |
| 12TH | 79 | 11.95 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| SEC3 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE | 605 | 91.95 |
| BLACK | 5 | 0.76 |
| ASIAN/ORIENTAL | 4 | 0.61 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 13 | 1.98 |
| HISPANIC | 10 | 1.52 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 21 | 3.19 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| How far in school did your mother go? |
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| SEC4 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 4 | 0.60 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 38 | 5.74 |
| H.S. GRAD | 211 | 31.87 |
| POST SECONDARY | 120 | 18.13 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 154 | 23.26 |
| DON T KNOW | 135 | 20.39 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| How far in school did your father go? |
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| SEC5 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 9 | 1.36 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 35 | 5.28 |
| H.S. GRAD | 205 | 30.92 |
| POST SECONDARY | 101 | 15.23 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 126 | 19.00 |
| DON T KNOW | 187 | 28.21 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How many days of school did you miss last month? |
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| SEC6 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 345 | 52.11 |
| 1 OR 2 DAYS | 216 | 32.63 |
| 3 OR 4 DAYS | 64 | 9.67 |
| 5 TO 10 DAYS | 23 | 3.47 |
| MORE THAN 10 DAYS | 14 | 2.11 |
| 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 | 221 | 33.48 |
| TWO HRS. | 186 | 28.18 |
| THREE HRS. | 106 | 16.06 |
| FOUR HRS. | 70 | 10.61 |
| FIVE HRS. | 27 | 4.09 |
| SIX + HRS. | 50 | 7.58 |
| 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 | 112 | 16.94 |
| TWO YEAR SCHOOL | 51 | 7.72 |
| FOUR YEAR SCHOOL | 363 | 54.92 |
| MILITARY | 44 | 6.66 |
| OTHER | 91 | 13.77 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school? |
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| SEC9 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 184 | 27.84 |
| A & B | 174 | 26.32 |
| B | 61 | 9.23 |
| B & C | 129 | 19.52 |
| C | 36 | 5.45 |
| C & D | 47 | 7.11 |
| D | 18 | 2.72 |
| BELOW D | 12 | 1.82 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| How much time do you usually spend on homework each day? |
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| SEC10 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE ASSIGNED | 45 | 6.79 |
| DON T DO IT | 48 | 7.24 |
| 1/2 HR. OR LESS | 218 | 32.88 |
| ONE HOUR | 242 | 36.50 |
| TWO HOURS | 81 | 12.22 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 29 | 4.37 |
| 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 | 432 | 65.16 |
| UNDER 6 HRS. | 64 | 9.65 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 51 | 7.69 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 31 | 4.68 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 35 | 5.28 |
| 21 TO 25 HRS. | 25 | 3.77 |
| MORE THAN 25 | 25 | 3.77 |
| 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 | 71 | 10.76 |
| GOOD | 241 | 36.52 |
| AVERAGE | 263 | 39.85 |
| BELOW AVERAGE | 42 | 6.36 |
| POOR | 43 | 6.52 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| 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 | 34.89 |
| 1 TO 2 HRS. | 144 | 21.75 |
| 3 TO 5 HRS. | 101 | 15.26 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 97 | 14.65 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 48 | 7.25 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 25 | 3.78 |
| MORE THAN 20 | 16 | 2.42 |
| 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 | 206 | 31.35 |
| Several Times/wk | 62 | 9.44 |
| Once a week | 70 | 10.65 |
| Once 2/wks | 46 | 7.00 |
| Infrequently | 204 | 31.05 |
| Not at all | 69 | 10.50 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| Which of the following best describes the high school program you will complete? |
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| SEC15 | Frequency | Percent |
| College prep. | 333 | 51.71 |
| Voc./ tech. | 95 | 14.75 |
| General | 216 | 33.54 |
| Frequency Missing = 20 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school. |
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| SEC16A | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 62 | 9.49 |
| Rarely | 155 | 23.74 |
| Occasionally | 215 | 32.92 |
| Regularly | 221 | 33.84 |
| Frequency Missing = 11 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for high school. |
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| sec16b | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 143 | 22.07 |
| Rarely | 194 | 29.94 |
| Occasionally | 204 | 31.48 |
| Regularly | 107 | 16.51 |
| Frequency Missing = 16 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school. |
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| SEC16C | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 86 | 13.29 |
| Rarely | 155 | 23.96 |
| Occasionally | 217 | 33.54 |
| Regularly | 189 | 29.21 |
| Frequency Missing = 17 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2003 |
| Tables Posted April 16, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| EL DORADO SPRINGS 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. | 53 | 8.0 | 273 | 41.4 | 245 | 37.2 | 52 | 7.9 | 36 | 5.5 | 5 |
| 18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. | 55 | 8.3 | 223 | 33.8 | 188 | 28.5 | 137 | 20.8 | 56 | 8.5 | 5 |
| 19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. | 93 | 14.1 | 294 | 44.5 | 180 | 27.3 | 70 | 10.6 | 23 | 3.5 | 4 |
| 20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. | 92 | 14.0 | 281 | 42.8 | 174 | 26.5 | 74 | 11.3 | 35 | 5.3 | 8 |
| 21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. | 160 | 24.4 | 301 | 46.0 | 143 | 21.8 | 29 | 4.4 | 22 | 3.4 | 9 |
| 22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. | 132 | 20.2 | 260 | 39.7 | 181 | 27.6 | 51 | 7.8 | 31 | 4.7 | 9 |
| 23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. | 114 | 17.5 | 279 | 42.8 | 175 | 26.8 | 53 | 8.1 | 31 | 4.8 | 12 |
| 24 - My teachers make learning interesting. | 54 | 8.2 | 158 | 23.9 | 264 | 39.9 | 100 | 15.1 | 85 | 12.9 | 3 |
| 25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. | 121 | 18.4 | 308 | 47.0 | 170 | 25.9 | 34 | 5.2 | 23 | 3.5 | 8 |
| 26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. | 105 | 15.9 | 275 | 41.7 | 200 | 30.3 | 51 | 7.7 | 29 | 4.4 | 4 |
| 27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. | 152 | 23.3 | 251 | 38.6 | 146 | 22.4 | 67 | 10.3 | 35 | 5.4 | 13 |
| 28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. | 73 | 11.1 | 224 | 34.2 | 216 | 33.0 | 90 | 13.7 | 52 | 7.9 | 9 |
| 29 - I feel safe at school. | 147 | 22.4 | 241 | 36.7 | 147 | 22.4 | 55 | 8.4 | 67 | 10.2 | 7 |
| 30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. | 102 | 15.5 | 197 | 30.0 | 209 | 31.9 | 79 | 12.0 | 69 | 10.5 | 8 |
| 31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. | 150 | 22.9 | 254 | 38.7 | 133 | 20.3 | 65 | 9.9 | 54 | 8.2 | 8 |
| 32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. | 190 | 29.0 | 151 | 23.0 | 191 | 29.1 | 67 | 10.2 | 57 | 8.7 | 8 |
| 33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. | 77 | 11.8 | 179 | 27.4 | 239 | 36.6 | 89 | 13.6 | 69 | 10.6 | 11 |
| 34 - I learn about other cultures in school. | 112 | 17.0 | 255 | 38.8 | 178 | 27.1 | 73 | 11.1 | 39 | 5.9 | 7 |
| 35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. | 273 | 41.4 | 232 | 35.2 | 114 | 17.3 | 20 | 3.0 | 21 | 3.2 | 4 |
| 36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. | 114 | 17.2 | 322 | 48.7 | 170 | 25.7 | 41 | 6.2 | 14 | 2.1 | 3 |
| 37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. | 70 | 10.8 | 241 | 37.0 | 225 | 34.6 | 81 | 12.4 | 34 | 5.2 | 13 |
| 38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. | 145 | 22.3 | 248 | 38.1 | 178 | 27.3 | 49 | 7.5 | 31 | 4.8 | 13 |
| 39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 57 | 8.7 | 149 | 22.8 | 227 | 34.7 | 128 | 19.6 | 93 | 14.2 | 10 |
| 40 - Our classes are often interrupted. | 70 | 10.7 | 164 | 25.2 | 252 | 38.7 | 139 | 21.3 | 27 | 4.1 | 12 |
| 41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 76 | 11.8 | 188 | 29.2 | 308 | 47.8 | 47 | 7.3 | 25 | 3.9 | 20 |
| 42 - I have fun learning. | 59 | 9.0 | 167 | 25.4 | 194 | 29.5 | 98 | 14.9 | 139 | 21.2 | 7 |
| 43 - My teachers think I can learn. | 190 | 29.1 | 263 | 40.3 | 147 | 22.5 | 25 | 3.8 | 28 | 4.3 | 11 |
| 44 - The community is proud of this school. | 106 | 16.3 | 172 | 26.5 | 222 | 34.2 | 92 | 14.2 | 58 | 8.9 | 14 |
| 45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. | 98 | 15.0 | 178 | 27.2 | 221 | 33.7 | 105 | 16.0 | 53 | 8.1 | 9 |
| 46 - Students at my school are friendly. | 67 | 10.3 | 195 | 29.9 | 225 | 34.5 | 92 | 14.1 | 73 | 11.2 | 12 |
| 47 - This school is a good place to learn. | 89 | 13.8 | 225 | 34.9 | 202 | 31.4 | 69 | 10.7 | 59 | 9.2 | 20 |
| 48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. | 176 | 26.9 | 312 | 47.6 | 122 | 18.6 | 29 | 4.4 | 16 | 2.4 | 9 |
| 49 - My teachers are good teachers. | 152 | 23.2 | 238 | 36.3 | 192 | 29.3 | 38 | 5.8 | 36 | 5.5 | 8 |
| 50 - My school building is in good condition. | 168 | 25.6 | 175 | 26.6 | 151 | 23.0 | 94 | 14.3 | 69 | 10.5 | 7 |
| 51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. | 163 | 25.0 | 145 | 22.2 | 219 | 33.5 | 64 | 9.8 | 62 | 9.5 | 11 |
| 52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. | 120 | 18.3 | 252 | 38.5 | 161 | 24.6 | 76 | 11.6 | 46 | 7.0 | 9 |
| 53 - I like going to this school. | 102 | 15.6 | 176 | 26.9 | 180 | 27.5 | 75 | 11.5 | 122 | 18.6 | 9 |
| 54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. | 328 | 50.2 | 230 | 35.2 | 62 | 9.5 | 16 | 2.4 | 18 | 2.8 | 10 |
| 55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. | 105 | 16.2 | 196 | 30.2 | 212 | 32.7 | 65 | 10.0 | 71 | 10.9 | 15 |
| 56 - I would attend a different school if I could. | 146 | 22.6 | 102 | 15.8 | 174 | 26.9 | 111 | 17.2 | 113 | 17.5 | 18 |
| 57 - Teachers treat me with respect. | 117 | 18.0 | 228 | 35.1 | 194 | 29.9 | 56 | 8.6 | 54 | 8.3 | 15 |
| 58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. | 106 | 16.5 | 183 | 28.4 | 176 | 27.3 | 94 | 14.6 | 85 | 13.2 | 20 |
| 59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. | 175 | 26.9 | 268 | 41.2 | 167 | 25.7 | 21 | 3.2 | 20 | 3.1 | 13 |
| 60 - I am treated fairly at school. | 108 | 16.7 | 255 | 39.5 | 171 | 26.5 | 50 | 7.7 | 62 | 9.6 | 18 |
| 61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. | 146 | 22.4 | 255 | 39.1 | 127 | 19.4 | 63 | 9.6 | 62 | 9.5 | 11 |
| 62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 76 | 11.8 | 163 | 25.3 | 232 | 36.1 | 93 | 14.5 | 79 | 12.3 | 21 |
| 63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. | 110 | 17.0 | 211 | 32.6 | 182 | 28.1 | 70 | 10.8 | 75 | 11.6 | 16 |
| 64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. | 124 | 19.3 | 260 | 40.5 | 185 | 28.8 | 39 | 6.1 | 34 | 5.3 | 22 |
| 65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. | 110 | 16.9 | 149 | 23.0 | 130 | 20.0 | 88 | 13.6 | 172 | 26.5 | 15 |
| 66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. | 51 | 7.9 | 108 | 16.7 | 178 | 27.6 | 127 | 19.7 | 181 | 28.1 | 19 |
| 67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. | 182 | 28.0 | 249 | 38.2 | 158 | 24.3 | 37 | 5.7 | 25 | 3.8 | 13 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2003 |
| Tables Posted April 16, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |