| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| DALLAS CO. R-I School district |
| What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl) |
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| SEC1 | Frequency | Percent |
| MALE | 273 | 45.96 |
| FEMALE | 321 | 54.04 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| What grade are you in? | ||
| SEC2 | Frequency | Percent |
| 6TH | 3 | 0.51 |
| 7TH | 126 | 21.25 |
| 8TH | 141 | 23.78 |
| 9TH | 98 | 16.53 |
| 10TH | 101 | 17.03 |
| 11TH | 86 | 14.50 |
| 12TH | 38 | 6.41 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| SEC3 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE | 543 | 91.41 |
| BLACK | 1 | 0.17 |
| ASIAN/ORIENTAL | 1 | 0.17 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 18 | 3.03 |
| HISPANIC | 7 | 1.18 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 24 | 4.04 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| How far in school did your mother go? |
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| SEC4 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 8 | 1.35 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 42 | 7.11 |
| H.S. GRAD | 185 | 31.30 |
| POST SECONDARY | 97 | 16.41 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 136 | 23.01 |
| DON T KNOW | 123 | 20.81 |
| Frequency Missing = 10 |
| How far in school did your father go? |
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| SEC5 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 10 | 1.69 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 35 | 5.91 |
| H.S. GRAD | 197 | 33.28 |
| POST SECONDARY | 96 | 16.22 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 103 | 17.40 |
| DON T KNOW | 151 | 25.51 |
| Frequency Missing = 9 |
| How many days of school did you miss last month? |
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| SEC6 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 300 | 50.25 |
| 1 OR 2 DAYS | 195 | 32.66 |
| 3 OR 4 DAYS | 62 | 10.39 |
| 5 TO 10 DAYS | 28 | 4.69 |
| MORE THAN 10 DAYS | 12 | 2.01 |
| 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 | 197 | 32.89 |
| TWO HRS. | 155 | 25.88 |
| THREE HRS. | 118 | 19.70 |
| FOUR HRS. | 67 | 11.19 |
| FIVE HRS. | 29 | 4.84 |
| SIX + HRS. | 33 | 5.51 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| 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 | 77 | 12.96 |
| TWO YEAR SCHOOL | 67 | 11.28 |
| FOUR YEAR SCHOOL | 321 | 54.04 |
| MILITARY | 40 | 6.73 |
| OTHER | 89 | 14.98 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school? |
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| SEC9 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 205 | 34.45 |
| A & B | 158 | 26.55 |
| B | 56 | 9.41 |
| B & C | 82 | 13.78 |
| C | 30 | 5.04 |
| C & D | 36 | 6.05 |
| D | 10 | 1.68 |
| BELOW D | 18 | 3.03 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| How much time do you usually spend on homework each day? |
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| SEC10 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE ASSIGNED | 104 | 17.45 |
| DON T DO IT | 59 | 9.90 |
| 1/2 HR. OR LESS | 183 | 30.70 |
| ONE HOUR | 155 | 26.01 |
| TWO HOURS | 66 | 11.07 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 29 | 4.87 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| 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 | 390 | 65.11 |
| UNDER 6 HRS. | 71 | 11.85 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 47 | 7.85 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 26 | 4.34 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 24 | 4.01 |
| 21 TO 25 HRS. | 13 | 2.17 |
| MORE THAN 25 | 28 | 4.67 |
| 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 | 59 | 9.92 |
| GOOD | 209 | 35.13 |
| AVERAGE | 248 | 41.68 |
| BELOW AVERAGE | 41 | 6.89 |
| POOR | 38 | 6.39 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| 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 | 277 | 46.40 |
| 1 TO 2 HRS. | 107 | 17.92 |
| 3 TO 5 HRS. | 60 | 10.05 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 69 | 11.56 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 50 | 8.38 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 16 | 2.68 |
| MORE THAN 20 | 18 | 3.02 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| 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 | 157 | 26.17 |
| Several Times/wk | 129 | 21.50 |
| Once a week | 56 | 9.33 |
| Once 2/wks | 37 | 6.17 |
| Infrequently | 148 | 24.67 |
| Not at all | 73 | 12.17 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Which of the following best describes the high school program you will complete? |
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| SEC15 | Frequency | Percent |
| College prep. | 306 | 53.03 |
| Voc./ tech. | 117 | 20.28 |
| General | 154 | 26.69 |
| Frequency Missing = 24 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school. |
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| SEC16A | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 61 | 10.41 |
| Rarely | 119 | 20.31 |
| Occasionally | 194 | 33.11 |
| Regularly | 212 | 36.18 |
| Frequency Missing = 15 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for high school. |
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| sec16b | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 90 | 15.38 |
| Rarely | 160 | 27.35 |
| Occasionally | 210 | 35.90 |
| Regularly | 125 | 21.37 |
| 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 | 57 | 9.76 |
| Rarely | 128 | 21.92 |
| Occasionally | 203 | 34.76 |
| Regularly | 196 | 33.56 |
| Frequency Missing = 17 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2001 |
| Tables Posted April 14, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| DALLAS 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. | 50 | 8.3 | 237 | 39.5 | 216 | 36.0 | 63 | 10.5 | 34 | 5.7 | 1 |
| 18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. | 47 | 7.9 | 220 | 36.9 | 163 | 27.3 | 113 | 19.0 | 53 | 8.9 | 5 |
| 19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. | 65 | 10.9 | 271 | 45.5 | 160 | 26.8 | 68 | 11.4 | 32 | 5.4 | 5 |
| 20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. | 82 | 13.9 | 213 | 36.1 | 159 | 26.9 | 88 | 14.9 | 48 | 8.1 | 11 |
| 21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. | 120 | 20.4 | 270 | 45.8 | 132 | 22.4 | 43 | 7.3 | 24 | 4.1 | 12 |
| 22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. | 97 | 16.4 | 225 | 37.9 | 163 | 27.5 | 66 | 11.1 | 42 | 7.1 | 8 |
| 23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. | 94 | 15.7 | 223 | 37.4 | 167 | 28.0 | 75 | 12.6 | 38 | 6.4 | 4 |
| 24 - My teachers make learning interesting. | 32 | 5.4 | 154 | 25.8 | 240 | 40.2 | 88 | 14.7 | 83 | 13.9 | 4 |
| 25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. | 86 | 14.5 | 307 | 51.6 | 146 | 24.5 | 37 | 6.2 | 19 | 3.2 | 6 |
| 26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. | 106 | 17.8 | 227 | 38.0 | 181 | 30.3 | 52 | 8.7 | 31 | 5.2 | 4 |
| 27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. | 149 | 25.1 | 235 | 39.6 | 131 | 22.1 | 40 | 6.7 | 38 | 6.4 | 8 |
| 28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. | 38 | 6.4 | 188 | 31.8 | 222 | 37.5 | 87 | 14.7 | 57 | 9.6 | 9 |
| 29 - I feel safe at school. | 82 | 13.8 | 174 | 29.2 | 188 | 31.6 | 75 | 12.6 | 76 | 12.8 | 6 |
| 30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. | 72 | 12.1 | 192 | 32.2 | 176 | 29.5 | 88 | 14.8 | 68 | 11.4 | 5 |
| 31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. | 118 | 19.8 | 215 | 36.1 | 148 | 24.9 | 70 | 11.8 | 44 | 7.4 | 6 |
| 32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. | 159 | 26.8 | 133 | 22.4 | 167 | 28.1 | 91 | 15.3 | 44 | 7.4 | 7 |
| 33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. | 70 | 11.8 | 160 | 27.1 | 220 | 37.2 | 79 | 13.4 | 62 | 10.5 | 10 |
| 34 - I learn about other cultures in school. | 65 | 10.9 | 203 | 34.0 | 195 | 32.7 | 79 | 13.2 | 55 | 9.2 | 4 |
| 35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. | 235 | 39.2 | 214 | 35.7 | 102 | 17.0 | 20 | 3.3 | 29 | 4.8 | 1 |
| 36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. | 143 | 23.9 | 271 | 45.2 | 135 | 22.5 | 29 | 4.8 | 21 | 3.5 | 2 |
| 37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. | 75 | 12.7 | 267 | 45.1 | 171 | 28.9 | 47 | 7.9 | 32 | 5.4 | 9 |
| 38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. | 104 | 17.5 | 263 | 44.3 | 154 | 25.9 | 39 | 6.6 | 34 | 5.7 | 7 |
| 39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 43 | 7.3 | 139 | 23.5 | 240 | 40.6 | 90 | 15.2 | 79 | 13.4 | 10 |
| 40 - Our classes are often interrupted. | 78 | 13.3 | 152 | 25.9 | 207 | 35.3 | 117 | 19.9 | 33 | 5.6 | 14 |
| 41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 82 | 14.0 | 194 | 33.2 | 245 | 41.9 | 39 | 6.7 | 25 | 4.3 | 16 |
| 42 - I have fun learning. | 50 | 8.4 | 131 | 21.9 | 246 | 41.2 | 78 | 13.1 | 92 | 15.4 | 4 |
| 43 - My teachers think I can learn. | 153 | 25.8 | 257 | 43.3 | 135 | 22.8 | 21 | 3.5 | 27 | 4.6 | 8 |
| 44 - The community is proud of this school. | 61 | 10.3 | 160 | 26.9 | 220 | 37.0 | 82 | 13.8 | 71 | 12.0 | 7 |
| 45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. | 102 | 17.2 | 218 | 36.8 | 184 | 31.0 | 50 | 8.4 | 39 | 6.6 | 8 |
| 46 - Students at my school are friendly. | 41 | 6.9 | 165 | 27.9 | 248 | 42.0 | 78 | 13.2 | 59 | 10.0 | 10 |
| 47 - This school is a good place to learn. | 54 | 9.1 | 195 | 33.0 | 218 | 36.9 | 63 | 10.7 | 61 | 10.3 | 10 |
| 48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. | 137 | 23.2 | 273 | 46.2 | 135 | 22.8 | 30 | 5.1 | 16 | 2.7 | 10 |
| 49 - My teachers are good teachers. | 105 | 17.6 | 236 | 39.7 | 189 | 31.8 | 40 | 6.7 | 25 | 4.2 | 6 |
| 50 - My school building is in good condition. | 106 | 17.9 | 179 | 30.2 | 151 | 25.5 | 75 | 12.6 | 82 | 13.8 | 8 |
| 51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. | 167 | 28.1 | 151 | 25.4 | 176 | 29.6 | 59 | 9.9 | 41 | 6.9 | 7 |
| 52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. | 120 | 20.3 | 259 | 43.8 | 118 | 19.9 | 55 | 9.3 | 40 | 6.8 | 9 |
| 53 - I like going to this school. | 69 | 11.7 | 154 | 26.0 | 206 | 34.8 | 59 | 10.0 | 104 | 17.6 | 9 |
| 54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. | 298 | 50.7 | 195 | 33.2 | 67 | 11.4 | 13 | 2.2 | 15 | 2.6 | 13 |
| 55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. | 69 | 11.7 | 162 | 27.4 | 230 | 38.9 | 58 | 9.8 | 72 | 12.2 | 10 |
| 56 - I would attend a different school if I could. | 138 | 23.6 | 97 | 16.6 | 162 | 27.7 | 103 | 17.6 | 85 | 14.5 | 16 |
| 57 - Teachers treat me with respect. | 91 | 15.6 | 227 | 39.0 | 170 | 29.2 | 50 | 8.6 | 44 | 7.6 | 19 |
| 58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. | 75 | 12.7 | 207 | 35.1 | 179 | 30.4 | 78 | 13.2 | 50 | 8.5 | 12 |
| 59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. | 161 | 27.4 | 240 | 40.9 | 144 | 24.5 | 21 | 3.6 | 21 | 3.6 | 14 |
| 60 - I am treated fairly at school. | 79 | 13.4 | 238 | 40.4 | 179 | 30.4 | 47 | 8.0 | 46 | 7.8 | 12 |
| 61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. | 111 | 18.9 | 232 | 39.6 | 133 | 22.7 | 58 | 9.9 | 52 | 8.9 | 15 |
| 62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 37 | 6.3 | 137 | 23.5 | 250 | 42.9 | 90 | 15.4 | 69 | 11.8 | 18 |
| 63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. | 80 | 13.6 | 184 | 31.2 | 142 | 24.1 | 79 | 13.4 | 104 | 17.7 | 12 |
| 64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. | 119 | 20.4 | 253 | 43.3 | 152 | 26.0 | 30 | 5.1 | 30 | 5.1 | 17 |
| 65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. | 125 | 21.2 | 187 | 31.7 | 156 | 26.5 | 56 | 9.5 | 65 | 11.0 | 12 |
| 66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. | 61 | 10.4 | 172 | 29.2 | 183 | 31.1 | 96 | 16.3 | 77 | 13.1 | 12 |
| 67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. | 151 | 25.7 | 224 | 38.1 | 148 | 25.2 | 39 | 6.6 | 26 | 4.4 | 13 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2001 |
| Tables Posted April 14, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |