| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| NIXA R-II School district |
| What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl) |
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| SEC1 | Frequency | Percent |
| MALE | 704 | 47.76 |
| FEMALE | 770 | 52.24 |
| Frequency Missing = 9 |
| What grade are you in? | ||
| SEC2 | Frequency | Percent |
| 6TH | 250 | 18.05 |
| 7TH | 194 | 14.01 |
| 8TH | 226 | 16.32 |
| 9TH | 208 | 15.02 |
| 10TH | 203 | 14.66 |
| 11TH | 168 | 12.13 |
| 12TH | 136 | 9.82 |
| Frequency Missing = 98 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| SEC3 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE | 1362 | 92.53 |
| BLACK | 6 | 0.41 |
| ASIAN/ORIENTAL | 16 | 1.09 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 23 | 1.56 |
| HISPANIC | 24 | 1.63 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 41 | 2.79 |
| Frequency Missing = 11 |
| How far in school did your mother go? |
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| SEC4 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 8 | 0.54 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 33 | 2.23 |
| H.S. GRAD | 328 | 22.19 |
| POST SECONDARY | 340 | 23.00 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 515 | 34.84 |
| DON T KNOW | 254 | 17.19 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| How far in school did your father go? |
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| SEC5 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 8 | 0.54 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 33 | 2.24 |
| H.S. GRAD | 303 | 20.58 |
| POST SECONDARY | 279 | 18.95 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 501 | 34.04 |
| DON T KNOW | 348 | 23.64 |
| Frequency Missing = 11 |
| How many days of school did you miss last month? |
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| SEC6 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 861 | 58.22 |
| 1 OR 2 DAYS | 400 | 27.05 |
| 3 OR 4 DAYS | 115 | 7.78 |
| 5 TO 10 DAYS | 75 | 5.07 |
| MORE THAN 10 DAYS | 28 | 1.89 |
| 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 | 463 | 31.30 |
| TWO HRS. | 433 | 29.28 |
| THREE HRS. | 293 | 19.81 |
| FOUR HRS. | 127 | 8.59 |
| FIVE HRS. | 62 | 4.19 |
| SIX + HRS. | 101 | 6.83 |
| 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 | 94 | 6.40 |
| TWO YEAR SCHOOL | 150 | 10.21 |
| FOUR YEAR SCHOOL | 947 | 64.47 |
| MILITARY | 100 | 6.81 |
| OTHER | 178 | 12.12 |
| Frequency Missing = 14 |
| Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school? |
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| SEC9 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 504 | 34.17 |
| A & B | 487 | 33.02 |
| B | 159 | 10.78 |
| B & C | 212 | 14.37 |
| C | 44 | 2.98 |
| C & D | 48 | 3.25 |
| D | 9 | 0.61 |
| BELOW D | 12 | 0.81 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| How much time do you usually spend on homework each day? |
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| SEC10 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE ASSIGNED | 244 | 16.55 |
| DON T DO IT | 110 | 7.46 |
| 1/2 HR. OR LESS | 442 | 29.99 |
| ONE HOUR | 459 | 31.14 |
| TWO HOURS | 154 | 10.45 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 65 | 4.41 |
| Frequency Missing = 9 |
| 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 | 1019 | 69.08 |
| UNDER 6 HRS. | 156 | 10.58 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 67 | 4.54 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 64 | 4.34 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 73 | 4.95 |
| 21 TO 25 HRS. | 46 | 3.12 |
| MORE THAN 25 | 50 | 3.39 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| How would you describe the quality of education available to you in this school? |
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| SEC12 | Frequency | Percent |
| EXCELLENT | 447 | 30.31 |
| GOOD | 741 | 50.24 |
| AVERAGE | 240 | 16.27 |
| BELOW AVERAGE | 18 | 1.22 |
| POOR | 29 | 1.97 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| 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 | 495 | 33.58 |
| 1 TO 2 HRS. | 433 | 29.38 |
| 3 TO 5 HRS. | 188 | 12.75 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 163 | 11.06 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 100 | 6.78 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 54 | 3.66 |
| MORE THAN 20 | 41 | 2.78 |
| 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 | 224 | 15.20 |
| Several Times/wk | 235 | 15.94 |
| Once a week | 319 | 21.64 |
| Once 2/wks | 84 | 5.70 |
| Infrequently | 383 | 25.98 |
| Not at all | 229 | 15.54 |
| Frequency Missing = 9 |
| Which of the following best describes the high school program you will complete? |
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| SEC15 | Frequency | Percent |
| College prep. | 924 | 66.24 |
| Voc./ tech. | 180 | 12.90 |
| General | 291 | 20.86 |
| Frequency Missing = 88 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school. |
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| SEC16A | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 99 | 6.92 |
| Rarely | 301 | 21.03 |
| Occasionally | 558 | 38.99 |
| Regularly | 473 | 33.05 |
| Frequency Missing = 52 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for high school. |
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| sec16b | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 236 | 16.55 |
| Rarely | 421 | 29.52 |
| Occasionally | 512 | 35.90 |
| Regularly | 257 | 18.02 |
| Frequency Missing = 57 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school. |
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| SEC16C | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 186 | 13.14 |
| Rarely | 313 | 22.10 |
| Occasionally | 497 | 35.10 |
| Regularly | 420 | 29.66 |
| Frequency Missing = 67 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2002 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| NIXA 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. | 172 | 11.7 | 656 | 44.4 | 470 | 31.8 | 124 | 8.4 | 54 | 3.7 | 7 |
| 18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. | 237 | 16.2 | 672 | 45.9 | 370 | 25.3 | 145 | 9.9 | 39 | 2.7 | 20 |
| 19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. | 236 | 16.1 | 683 | 46.5 | 412 | 28.0 | 102 | 6.9 | 36 | 2.5 | 14 |
| 20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. | 255 | 17.4 | 641 | 43.8 | 392 | 26.8 | 126 | 8.6 | 49 | 3.3 | 20 |
| 21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. | 438 | 30.0 | 663 | 45.4 | 262 | 17.9 | 69 | 4.7 | 29 | 2.0 | 22 |
| 22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. | 340 | 23.2 | 609 | 41.6 | 357 | 24.4 | 106 | 7.2 | 53 | 3.6 | 18 |
| 23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. | 256 | 17.4 | 580 | 39.3 | 401 | 27.2 | 164 | 11.1 | 73 | 5.0 | 9 |
| 24 - My teachers make learning interesting. | 179 | 12.2 | 429 | 29.2 | 540 | 36.8 | 233 | 15.9 | 88 | 6.0 | 14 |
| 25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. | 325 | 22.3 | 715 | 49.0 | 317 | 21.7 | 77 | 5.3 | 26 | 1.8 | 23 |
| 26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. | 311 | 21.2 | 638 | 43.5 | 387 | 26.4 | 98 | 6.7 | 32 | 2.2 | 17 |
| 27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. | 478 | 32.6 | 593 | 40.5 | 287 | 19.6 | 76 | 5.2 | 32 | 2.2 | 17 |
| 28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. | 222 | 15.1 | 539 | 36.7 | 528 | 35.9 | 136 | 9.3 | 44 | 3.0 | 14 |
| 29 - I feel safe at school. | 462 | 31.4 | 565 | 38.5 | 320 | 21.8 | 69 | 4.7 | 53 | 3.6 | 14 |
| 30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. | 288 | 19.5 | 601 | 40.8 | 358 | 24.3 | 146 | 9.9 | 81 | 5.5 | 9 |
| 31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. | 338 | 23.0 | 575 | 39.2 | 321 | 21.9 | 161 | 11.0 | 72 | 4.9 | 16 |
| 32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. | 225 | 15.4 | 322 | 22.1 | 470 | 32.2 | 223 | 15.3 | 218 | 15.0 | 25 |
| 33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. | 246 | 17.0 | 473 | 32.6 | 510 | 35.2 | 150 | 10.3 | 71 | 4.9 | 33 |
| 34 - I learn about other cultures in school. | 285 | 19.4 | 546 | 37.2 | 419 | 28.6 | 148 | 10.1 | 68 | 4.6 | 17 |
| 35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. | 698 | 47.5 | 507 | 34.5 | 199 | 13.5 | 39 | 2.7 | 27 | 1.8 | 13 |
| 36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. | 338 | 23.3 | 758 | 52.3 | 262 | 18.1 | 60 | 4.1 | 32 | 2.2 | 33 |
| 37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. | 204 | 14.2 | 642 | 44.6 | 423 | 29.4 | 113 | 7.9 | 57 | 4.0 | 44 |
| 38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. | 336 | 23.4 | 650 | 45.2 | 351 | 24.4 | 61 | 4.2 | 39 | 2.7 | 46 |
| 39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 185 | 12.9 | 551 | 38.3 | 486 | 33.8 | 166 | 11.5 | 51 | 3.5 | 44 |
| 40 - Our classes are often interrupted. | 129 | 9.0 | 347 | 24.3 | 554 | 38.7 | 337 | 23.6 | 63 | 4.4 | 53 |
| 41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 157 | 11.1 | 465 | 32.8 | 659 | 46.5 | 96 | 6.8 | 40 | 2.8 | 66 |
| 42 - I have fun learning. | 163 | 11.2 | 440 | 30.4 | 484 | 33.4 | 211 | 14.6 | 151 | 10.4 | 34 |
| 43 - My teachers think I can learn. | 460 | 32.1 | 651 | 45.4 | 259 | 18.0 | 35 | 2.4 | 30 | 2.1 | 48 |
| 44 - The community is proud of this school. | 547 | 38.2 | 559 | 39.1 | 264 | 18.4 | 32 | 2.2 | 29 | 2.0 | 52 |
| 45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. | 457 | 31.8 | 568 | 39.5 | 301 | 20.9 | 73 | 5.1 | 40 | 2.8 | 44 |
| 46 - Students at my school are friendly. | 152 | 10.5 | 525 | 36.4 | 511 | 35.4 | 173 | 12.0 | 81 | 5.6 | 41 |
| 47 - This school is a good place to learn. | 351 | 24.5 | 655 | 45.8 | 334 | 23.3 | 53 | 3.7 | 38 | 2.7 | 52 |
| 48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. | 554 | 38.6 | 650 | 45.2 | 178 | 12.4 | 35 | 2.4 | 20 | 1.4 | 46 |
| 49 - My teachers are good teachers. | 384 | 26.6 | 627 | 43.5 | 346 | 24.0 | 48 | 3.3 | 37 | 2.6 | 41 |
| 50 - My school building is in good condition. | 630 | 43.7 | 523 | 36.3 | 221 | 15.3 | 38 | 2.6 | 29 | 2.0 | 42 |
| 51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. | 259 | 18.1 | 341 | 23.9 | 514 | 36.0 | 185 | 12.9 | 130 | 9.1 | 54 |
| 52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. | 301 | 20.9 | 563 | 39.2 | 333 | 23.2 | 146 | 10.2 | 94 | 6.5 | 46 |
| 53 - I like going to this school. | 311 | 21.8 | 505 | 35.5 | 372 | 26.1 | 118 | 8.3 | 118 | 8.3 | 59 |
| 54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. | 750 | 52.3 | 488 | 34.0 | 149 | 10.4 | 25 | 1.7 | 22 | 1.5 | 49 |
| 55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. | 453 | 31.7 | 593 | 41.5 | 302 | 21.1 | 46 | 3.2 | 36 | 2.5 | 53 |
| 56 - I would attend a different school if I could. | 170 | 11.9 | 209 | 14.6 | 338 | 23.6 | 338 | 23.6 | 378 | 26.4 | 50 |
| 57 - Teachers treat me with respect. | 314 | 22.0 | 588 | 41.2 | 404 | 28.3 | 76 | 5.3 | 44 | 3.1 | 57 |
| 58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. | 293 | 20.8 | 511 | 36.2 | 394 | 27.9 | 139 | 9.9 | 73 | 5.2 | 73 |
| 59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. | 415 | 28.8 | 662 | 45.9 | 303 | 21.0 | 41 | 2.8 | 21 | 1.5 | 41 |
| 60 - I am treated fairly at school. | 245 | 17.1 | 650 | 45.3 | 393 | 27.4 | 98 | 6.8 | 50 | 3.5 | 47 |
| 61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. | 306 | 21.3 | 531 | 37.0 | 314 | 21.9 | 178 | 12.4 | 105 | 7.3 | 49 |
| 62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 218 | 15.2 | 491 | 34.2 | 526 | 36.6 | 149 | 10.4 | 52 | 3.6 | 47 |
| 63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. | 249 | 17.3 | 521 | 36.1 | 400 | 27.7 | 154 | 10.7 | 118 | 8.2 | 41 |
| 64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. | 405 | 28.4 | 655 | 45.9 | 277 | 19.4 | 52 | 3.6 | 37 | 2.6 | 57 |
| 65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. | 394 | 27.4 | 510 | 35.4 | 320 | 22.2 | 116 | 8.1 | 99 | 6.9 | 44 |
| 66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. | 221 | 15.6 | 437 | 30.8 | 425 | 30.0 | 200 | 14.1 | 135 | 9.5 | 65 |
| 67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. | 429 | 29.8 | 597 | 41.5 | 281 | 19.5 | 87 | 6.0 | 46 | 3.2 | 43 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2002 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |