| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| SALEM R-80 School district |
| What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl) |
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| SEC1 | Frequency | Percent |
| MALE | 428 | 47.77 |
| FEMALE | 468 | 52.23 |
| What grade are you in? | ||
| SEC2 | Frequency | Percent |
| 6TH | 82 | 9.17 |
| 7TH | 85 | 9.51 |
| 8TH | 97 | 10.85 |
| 9TH | 154 | 17.23 |
| 10TH | 190 | 21.25 |
| 11TH | 168 | 18.79 |
| 12TH | 118 | 13.20 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| SEC3 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE | 817 | 91.28 |
| BLACK | 9 | 1.01 |
| ASIAN/ORIENTAL | 2 | 0.22 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 24 | 2.68 |
| HISPANIC | 15 | 1.68 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 28 | 3.13 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How far in school did your mother go? |
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| SEC4 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 12 | 1.35 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 78 | 8.74 |
| H.S. GRAD | 273 | 30.61 |
| POST SECONDARY | 191 | 21.41 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 208 | 23.32 |
| DON T KNOW | 130 | 14.57 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| How far in school did your father go? |
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| SEC5 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 19 | 2.14 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 82 | 9.22 |
| H.S. GRAD | 284 | 31.95 |
| POST SECONDARY | 146 | 16.42 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 176 | 19.80 |
| DON T KNOW | 182 | 20.47 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| How many days of school did you miss last month? |
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| SEC6 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 293 | 32.88 |
| 1 OR 2 DAYS | 345 | 38.72 |
| 3 OR 4 DAYS | 151 | 16.95 |
| 5 TO 10 DAYS | 76 | 8.53 |
| MORE THAN 10 DAYS | 26 | 2.92 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| How many hours of television do you usually watch each day? |
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| SEC7 | Frequency | Percent |
| ONE HR. OR LESS | 277 | 31.23 |
| TWO HRS. | 227 | 25.59 |
| THREE HRS. | 170 | 19.17 |
| FOUR HRS. | 99 | 11.16 |
| FIVE HRS. | 63 | 7.10 |
| SIX + HRS. | 51 | 5.75 |
| Frequency Missing = 9 |
| 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 | 122 | 13.62 |
| TWO YEAR SCHOOL | 149 | 16.63 |
| FOUR YEAR SCHOOL | 449 | 50.11 |
| MILITARY | 62 | 6.92 |
| OTHER | 114 | 12.72 |
| Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school? |
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| SEC9 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 213 | 23.85 |
| A & B | 211 | 23.63 |
| B | 73 | 8.17 |
| B & C | 178 | 19.93 |
| C | 60 | 6.72 |
| C & D | 110 | 12.32 |
| D | 27 | 3.02 |
| BELOW D | 21 | 2.35 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| How much time do you usually spend on homework each day? |
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| SEC10 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE ASSIGNED | 150 | 16.85 |
| DON T DO IT | 153 | 17.19 |
| 1/2 HR. OR LESS | 221 | 24.83 |
| ONE HOUR | 235 | 26.40 |
| TWO HOURS | 82 | 9.21 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 49 | 5.51 |
| 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 | 534 | 60.20 |
| UNDER 6 HRS. | 81 | 9.13 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 52 | 5.86 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 39 | 4.40 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 63 | 7.10 |
| 21 TO 25 HRS. | 55 | 6.20 |
| MORE THAN 25 | 63 | 7.10 |
| Frequency Missing = 9 |
| How would you describe the quality of education available to you in this school? |
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| SEC12 | Frequency | Percent |
| EXCELLENT | 101 | 11.35 |
| GOOD | 352 | 39.55 |
| AVERAGE | 330 | 37.08 |
| BELOW AVERAGE | 56 | 6.29 |
| POOR | 51 | 5.73 |
| 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 | 428 | 47.82 |
| 1 TO 2 HRS. | 173 | 19.33 |
| 3 TO 5 HRS. | 101 | 11.28 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 73 | 8.16 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 76 | 8.49 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 30 | 3.35 |
| MORE THAN 20 | 14 | 1.56 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| 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 | 314 | 35.28 |
| Several Times/wk | 239 | 26.85 |
| Once a week | 132 | 14.83 |
| Once 2/wks | 59 | 6.63 |
| Infrequently | 133 | 14.94 |
| Not at all | 13 | 1.46 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| Which of the following best describes the high school program you will complete? |
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| SEC15 | Frequency | Percent |
| College prep. | 452 | 51.89 |
| Voc./ tech. | 155 | 17.80 |
| General | 264 | 30.31 |
| Frequency Missing = 25 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school. |
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| SEC16A | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 70 | 7.83 |
| Rarely | 178 | 19.91 |
| Occasionally | 330 | 36.91 |
| Regularly | 316 | 35.35 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for high school. |
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| sec16b | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 111 | 12.43 |
| Rarely | 226 | 25.31 |
| Occasionally | 342 | 38.30 |
| Regularly | 214 | 23.96 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school. |
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| SEC16C | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 65 | 7.30 |
| Rarely | 149 | 16.74 |
| Occasionally | 325 | 36.52 |
| Regularly | 351 | 39.44 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| Data Collected in Spring, 2005 |
| Tables Posted April 11, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| SALEM R-80 School district |
| Strongly Agree |
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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. | 85 | 9.5 | 356 | 39.8 | 295 | 33.0 | 110 | 12.3 | 49 | 5.5 | 1 |
| 18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. | 76 | 8.5 | 339 | 37.9 | 252 | 28.2 | 156 | 17.4 | 72 | 8.0 | 1 |
| 19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. | 104 | 11.7 | 358 | 40.1 | 273 | 30.6 | 103 | 11.5 | 54 | 6.1 | 4 |
| 20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. | 147 | 16.5 | 354 | 39.7 | 227 | 25.4 | 108 | 12.1 | 56 | 6.3 | 4 |
| 21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. | 179 | 20.1 | 423 | 47.4 | 193 | 21.6 | 68 | 7.6 | 29 | 3.3 | 4 |
| 22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. | 151 | 16.9 | 303 | 34.0 | 227 | 25.4 | 138 | 15.5 | 73 | 8.2 | 4 |
| 23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. | 154 | 17.3 | 359 | 40.3 | 218 | 24.5 | 110 | 12.4 | 49 | 5.5 | 6 |
| 24 - My teachers make learning interesting. | 71 | 8.0 | 203 | 22.7 | 353 | 39.5 | 140 | 15.7 | 126 | 14.1 | 3 |
| 25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. | 164 | 18.4 | 465 | 52.1 | 194 | 21.7 | 42 | 4.7 | 28 | 3.1 | 3 |
| 26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. | 164 | 18.5 | 353 | 39.8 | 255 | 28.7 | 70 | 7.9 | 46 | 5.2 | 8 |
| 27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. | 258 | 29.1 | 367 | 41.4 | 160 | 18.1 | 68 | 7.7 | 33 | 3.7 | 10 |
| 28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. | 86 | 9.6 | 316 | 35.4 | 298 | 33.4 | 131 | 14.7 | 61 | 6.8 | 4 |
| 29 - I feel safe at school. | 190 | 21.3 | 373 | 41.8 | 190 | 21.3 | 68 | 7.6 | 72 | 8.1 | 3 |
| 30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. | 129 | 14.5 | 309 | 34.6 | 242 | 27.1 | 97 | 10.9 | 115 | 12.9 | 4 |
| 31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. | 201 | 22.5 | 319 | 35.7 | 185 | 20.7 | 92 | 10.3 | 96 | 10.8 | 3 |
| 32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. | 357 | 40.0 | 218 | 24.4 | 180 | 20.2 | 68 | 7.6 | 70 | 7.8 | 3 |
| 33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. | 111 | 12.4 | 287 | 32.1 | 290 | 32.4 | 120 | 13.4 | 86 | 9.6 | 2 |
| 34 - I learn about other cultures in school. | 148 | 16.7 | 341 | 38.4 | 221 | 24.9 | 111 | 12.5 | 67 | 7.5 | 8 |
| 35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. | 428 | 48.0 | 315 | 35.4 | 104 | 11.7 | 18 | 2.0 | 26 | 2.9 | 5 |
| 36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. | 246 | 27.6 | 422 | 47.4 | 167 | 18.7 | 32 | 3.6 | 24 | 2.7 | 5 |
| 37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. | 152 | 17.0 | 439 | 49.2 | 199 | 22.3 | 63 | 7.1 | 40 | 4.5 | 3 |
| 38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. | 162 | 18.1 | 406 | 45.5 | 233 | 26.1 | 61 | 6.8 | 31 | 3.5 | 3 |
| 39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 81 | 9.1 | 255 | 28.6 | 316 | 35.5 | 150 | 16.8 | 89 | 10.0 | 5 |
| 40 - Our classes are often interrupted. | 115 | 12.9 | 224 | 25.1 | 318 | 35.7 | 192 | 21.5 | 42 | 4.7 | 5 |
| 41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 140 | 15.8 | 320 | 36.1 | 343 | 38.7 | 53 | 6.0 | 31 | 3.5 | 9 |
| 42 - I have fun learning. | 87 | 9.7 | 215 | 24.1 | 294 | 32.9 | 138 | 15.5 | 159 | 17.8 | 3 |
| 43 - My teachers think I can learn. | 310 | 34.8 | 395 | 44.3 | 141 | 15.8 | 20 | 2.2 | 26 | 2.9 | 4 |
| 44 - The community is proud of this school. | 215 | 24.2 | 309 | 34.7 | 275 | 30.9 | 47 | 5.3 | 44 | 4.9 | 6 |
| 45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. | 212 | 23.8 | 385 | 43.2 | 197 | 22.1 | 50 | 5.6 | 48 | 5.4 | 4 |
| 46 - Students at my school are friendly. | 76 | 8.5 | 249 | 28.0 | 326 | 36.6 | 144 | 16.2 | 95 | 10.7 | 6 |
| 47 - This school is a good place to learn. | 122 | 13.7 | 361 | 40.6 | 255 | 28.7 | 82 | 9.2 | 70 | 7.9 | 6 |
| 48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. | 252 | 28.4 | 398 | 44.8 | 158 | 17.8 | 46 | 5.2 | 34 | 3.8 | 8 |
| 49 - My teachers are good teachers. | 165 | 18.5 | 400 | 44.9 | 243 | 27.3 | 41 | 4.6 | 42 | 4.7 | 5 |
| 50 - My school building is in good condition. | 136 | 15.3 | 305 | 34.2 | 245 | 27.5 | 132 | 14.8 | 73 | 8.2 | 5 |
| 51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. | 345 | 38.6 | 228 | 25.5 | 189 | 21.2 | 67 | 7.5 | 64 | 7.2 | 3 |
| 52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. | 290 | 32.5 | 416 | 46.6 | 124 | 13.9 | 31 | 3.5 | 31 | 3.5 | 4 |
| 53 - I like going to this school. | 150 | 16.8 | 279 | 31.3 | 222 | 24.9 | 92 | 10.3 | 149 | 16.7 | 4 |
| 54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. | 492 | 55.0 | 312 | 34.9 | 59 | 6.6 | 8 | 0.9 | 23 | 2.6 | 2 |
| 55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. | 135 | 15.1 | 284 | 31.8 | 281 | 31.4 | 85 | 9.5 | 109 | 12.2 | 2 |
| 56 - I would attend a different school if I could. | 199 | 22.2 | 128 | 14.3 | 213 | 23.8 | 152 | 17.0 | 203 | 22.7 | 1 |
| 57 - Teachers treat me with respect. | 162 | 18.1 | 352 | 39.3 | 237 | 26.5 | 76 | 8.5 | 68 | 7.6 | 1 |
| 58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. | 144 | 16.1 | 349 | 39.1 | 225 | 25.2 | 115 | 12.9 | 59 | 6.6 | 4 |
| 59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. | 274 | 30.7 | 385 | 43.2 | 184 | 20.6 | 32 | 3.6 | 17 | 1.9 | 4 |
| 60 - I am treated fairly at school. | |||||||||||