| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| GASCONADE CO. R-I School district |
| What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl) |
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| SEC1 | Frequency | Percent |
| MALE | 280 | 45.45 |
| FEMALE | 336 | 54.55 |
| What grade are you in? | ||
| SEC2 | Frequency | Percent |
| 6TH | 77 | 12.56 |
| 7TH | 86 | 14.03 |
| 8TH | 87 | 14.19 |
| 9TH | 100 | 16.31 |
| 10TH | 91 | 14.85 |
| 11TH | 100 | 16.31 |
| 12TH | 72 | 11.75 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| SEC3 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE | 583 | 95.42 |
| BLACK | 6 | 0.98 |
| ASIAN/ORIENTAL | 4 | 0.65 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 7 | 1.15 |
| HISPANIC | 6 | 0.98 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 5 | 0.82 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| How far in school did your mother go? |
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| SEC4 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 4 | 0.65 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 39 | 6.35 |
| H.S. GRAD | 162 | 26.38 |
| POST SECONDARY | 132 | 21.50 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 163 | 26.55 |
| DON T KNOW | 114 | 18.57 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| How far in school did your father go? |
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| SEC5 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 4 | 0.65 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 46 | 7.48 |
| H.S. GRAD | 192 | 31.22 |
| POST SECONDARY | 100 | 16.26 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 119 | 19.35 |
| DON T KNOW | 154 | 25.04 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How many days of school did you miss last month? |
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| SEC6 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 287 | 46.82 |
| 1 OR 2 DAYS | 220 | 35.89 |
| 3 OR 4 DAYS | 77 | 12.56 |
| 5 TO 10 DAYS | 19 | 3.10 |
| MORE THAN 10 DAYS | 10 | 1.63 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| How many hours of television do you usually watch each day? |
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| SEC7 | Frequency | Percent |
| ONE HR. OR LESS | 208 | 33.88 |
| TWO HRS. | 174 | 28.34 |
| THREE HRS. | 97 | 15.80 |
| FOUR HRS. | 72 | 11.73 |
| FIVE HRS. | 30 | 4.89 |
| SIX + HRS. | 33 | 5.37 |
| 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 | 80 | 13.14 |
| TWO YEAR SCHOOL | 91 | 14.94 |
| FOUR YEAR SCHOOL | 316 | 51.89 |
| MILITARY | 49 | 8.05 |
| OTHER | 73 | 11.99 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school? |
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| SEC9 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 94 | 15.33 |
| A & B | 173 | 28.22 |
| B | 80 | 13.05 |
| B & C | 133 | 21.70 |
| C | 56 | 9.14 |
| C & D | 55 | 8.97 |
| D | 17 | 2.77 |
| BELOW D | 5 | 0.82 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| How much time do you usually spend on homework each day? |
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| SEC10 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE ASSIGNED | 68 | 11.04 |
| DON T DO IT | 86 | 13.96 |
| 1/2 HR. OR LESS | 218 | 35.39 |
| ONE HOUR | 169 | 27.44 |
| TWO HOURS | 57 | 9.25 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 18 | 2.92 |
| 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 | 295 | 47.97 |
| UNDER 6 HRS. | 84 | 13.66 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 62 | 10.08 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 54 | 8.78 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 58 | 9.43 |
| 21 TO 25 HRS. | 33 | 5.37 |
| MORE THAN 25 | 29 | 4.72 |
| 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 | 98 | 15.96 |
| GOOD | 281 | 45.77 |
| AVERAGE | 190 | 30.94 |
| BELOW AVERAGE | 26 | 4.23 |
| POOR | 19 | 3.09 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| 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 | 244 | 39.87 |
| 1 TO 2 HRS. | 136 | 22.22 |
| 3 TO 5 HRS. | 89 | 14.54 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 68 | 11.11 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 46 | 7.52 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 22 | 3.59 |
| MORE THAN 20 | 7 | 1.14 |
| 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 | 119 | 19.44 |
| Several Times/wk | 148 | 24.18 |
| Once a week | 81 | 13.24 |
| Once 2/wks | 57 | 9.31 |
| Infrequently | 190 | 31.05 |
| Not at all | 17 | 2.78 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Which of the following best describes the high school program you will complete? |
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| SEC15 | Frequency | Percent |
| College prep. | 314 | 52.68 |
| Voc./ tech. | 109 | 18.29 |
| General | 173 | 29.03 |
| Frequency Missing = 20 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school. |
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| SEC16A | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 54 | 8.99 |
| Rarely | 127 | 21.13 |
| Occasionally | 225 | 37.44 |
| Regularly | 195 | 32.45 |
| 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 | 80 | 13.33 |
| Rarely | 172 | 28.67 |
| Occasionally | 233 | 38.83 |
| Regularly | 115 | 19.17 |
| 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 | 55 | 9.21 |
| Rarely | 148 | 24.79 |
| Occasionally | 221 | 37.02 |
| Regularly | 173 | 28.98 |
| Frequency Missing = 19 |
| Data Collected in Spring, 2004 |
| Tables Posted April 16, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| GASCONADE 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. | 56 | 9.1 | 290 | 47.2 | 191 | 31.1 | 56 | 9.1 | 21 | 3.4 | 2 |
| 18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. | 63 | 10.3 | 253 | 41.2 | 186 | 30.3 | 87 | 14.2 | 25 | 4.1 | 2 |
| 19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. | 78 | 12.8 | 274 | 44.9 | 186 | 30.5 | 47 | 7.7 | 25 | 4.1 | 6 |
| 20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. | 99 | 16.2 | 271 | 44.2 | 153 | 25.0 | 71 | 11.6 | 19 | 3.1 | 3 |
| 21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. | 116 | 19.0 | 293 | 47.9 | 148 | 24.2 | 42 | 6.9 | 13 | 2.1 | 4 |
| 22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. | 122 | 20.0 | 235 | 38.5 | 166 | 27.2 | 58 | 9.5 | 30 | 4.9 | 5 |
| 23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. | 104 | 17.0 | 229 | 37.4 | 190 | 31.0 | 74 | 12.1 | 15 | 2.5 | 4 |
| 24 - My teachers make learning interesting. | 37 | 6.0 | 170 | 27.8 | 242 | 39.5 | 106 | 17.3 | 57 | 9.3 | 4 |
| 25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. | 95 | 15.6 | 334 | 54.8 | 146 | 24.0 | 25 | 4.1 | 9 | 1.5 | 7 |
| 26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. | 104 | 17.0 | 281 | 46.0 | 164 | 26.8 | 49 | 8.0 | 13 | 2.1 | 5 |
| 27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. | 186 | 30.4 | 245 | 40.0 | 123 | 20.1 | 39 | 6.4 | 19 | 3.1 | 4 |
| 28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. | 81 | 13.2 | 235 | 38.2 | 211 | 34.3 | 55 | 8.9 | 33 | 5.4 | 1 |
| 29 - I feel safe at school. | 207 | 33.9 | 237 | 38.8 | 112 | 18.3 | 34 | 5.6 | 21 | 3.4 | 5 |
| 30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. | 89 | 14.5 | 251 | 40.9 | 178 | 29.0 | 48 | 7.8 | 47 | 7.7 | 3 |
| 31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. | 113 | 18.4 | 254 | 41.4 | 145 | 23.6 | 69 | 11.2 | 33 | 5.4 | 2 |
| 32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. | 195 | 31.8 | 177 | 28.9 | 145 | 23.7 | 65 | 10.6 | 31 | 5.1 | 3 |
| 33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. | 70 | 11.5 | 195 | 32.0 | 219 | 36.0 | 69 | 11.3 | 56 | 9.2 | 7 |
| 34 - I learn about other cultures in school. | 85 | 13.9 | 236 | 38.6 | 205 | 33.5 | 61 | 10.0 | 25 | 4.1 | 4 |
| 35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. | 325 | 52.8 | 203 | 33.0 | 60 | 9.8 | 18 | 2.9 | 9 | 1.5 | 1 |
| 36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. | 150 | 24.4 | 333 | 54.1 | 106 | 17.2 | 17 | 2.8 | 9 | 1.5 | 1 |
| 37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. | 122 | 19.8 | 292 | 47.5 | 161 | 26.2 | 29 | 4.7 | 11 | 1.8 | 1 |
| 38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. | 161 | 26.2 | 266 | 43.3 | 127 | 20.7 | 37 | 6.0 | 24 | 3.9 | 1 |
| 39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 70 | 11.4 | 211 | 34.4 | 208 | 33.9 | 92 | 15.0 | 33 | 5.4 | 2 |
| 40 - Our classes are often interrupted. | 68 | 11.1 | 128 | 20.9 | 225 | 36.8 | 168 | 27.5 | 23 | 3.8 | 4 |
| 41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 77 | 12.7 | 223 | 36.7 | 254 | 41.8 | 38 | 6.3 | 15 | 2.5 | 9 |
| 42 - I have fun learning. | 54 | 8.8 | 163 | 26.5 | 220 | 35.8 | 95 | 15.4 | 83 | 13.5 | 1 |
| 43 - My teachers think I can learn. | 177 | 28.7 | 281 | 45.6 | 117 | 19.0 | 23 | 3.7 | 18 | 2.9 | 0 |
| 44 - The community is proud of this school. | 122 | 19.9 | 273 | 44.5 | 177 | 28.8 | 33 | 5.4 | 9 | 1.5 | 2 |
| 45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. | 118 | 19.3 | 265 | 43.4 | 142 | 23.2 | 58 | 9.5 | 28 | 4.6 | 5 |
| 46 - Students at my school are friendly. | 54 | 8.8 | 237 | 38.8 | 205 | 33.6 | 70 | 11.5 | 45 | 7.4 | 5 |
| 47 - This school is a good place to learn. | 89 | 14.5 | 305 | 49.8 | 163 | 26.6 | 32 | 5.2 | 24 | 3.9 | 3 |
| 48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. | 219 | 35.7 | 299 | 48.8 | 74 | 12.1 | 16 | 2.6 | 5 | 0.8 | 3 |
| 49 - My teachers are good teachers. | 115 | 18.7 | 274 | 44.5 | 178 | 28.9 | 33 | 5.4 | 16 | 2.6 | 0 |
| 50 - My school building is in good condition. | 226 | 36.7 | 259 | 42.0 | 94 | 15.3 | 26 | 4.2 | 11 | 1.8 | 0 |
| 51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. | 82 | 13.4 | 137 | 22.3 | 231 | 37.7 | 120 | 19.6 | 43 | 7.0 | 3 |
| 52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. | 170 | 27.6 | 264 | 42.9 | 109 | 17.7 | 49 | 8.0 | 23 | 3.7 | 1 |
| 53 - I like going to this school. | 105 | 17.1 | 218 | 35.5 | 169 | 27.5 | 55 | 9.0 | 67 | 10.9 | 2 |
| 54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. | 292 | 47.6 | 240 | 39.1 | 65 | 10.6 | 8 | 1.3 | 9 | 1.5 | 2 |
| 55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. | 112 | 18.3 | 238 | 38.9 | 176 | 28.8 | 55 | 9.0 | 31 | 5.1 | 4 |
| 56 - I would attend a different school if I could. | 89 | 14.4 | 86 | 14.0 | 165 | 26.8 | 133 | 21.6 | 143 | 23.2 | 0 |
| 57 - Teachers treat me with respect. | 100 | 16.3 | 256 | 41.7 | 187 | 30.5 | 44 | 7.2 | 27 | 4.4 | 2 |
| 58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. | 111 | 18.1 | 232 | 37.8 | 158 | 25.7 | 77 | 12.5 | 36 | 5.9 | 2 |
| 59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. | 153 | 25.0 | 312 | 50.9 | 120 | 19.6 | 21 | 3.4 | 7 | 1.1 | 3 |
| 60 - I am treated fairly at school. | 91 | 14.9 | 268 | 43.8 | 171 | 27.9 | 51 | 8.3 | 31 | 5.1 | 4 |
| 61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. | 143 | 23.3 | 263 | 42.9 | 120 | 19.6 | 53 | 8.6 | 34 | 5.5 | 3 |
| 62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 60 | 9.8 | 218 | 35.6 | 253 | 41.3 | 51 | 8.3 | 31 | 5.1 | 3 |
| 63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. | 71 | 11.6 | 233 | 38.0 | 177 | 28.9 | 81 | 13.2 | 51 | 8.3 | 3 |
| 64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. | 164 | 26.7 | 276 | 44.9 | 135 | 22.0 | 28 | 4.6 | 12 | 2.0 | 1 |
| 65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. | 135 | 21.9 | 159 | 25.8 | 159 | 25.8 | 65 | 10.6 | 98 | 15.9 | 0 |
| 66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. | 117 | 19.1 | 193 | 31.5 | 151 | 24.6 | 73 | 11.9 | 79 | 12.9 | 3 |
| 67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. | 172 | 28.0 | 253 | 41.1 | 135 | 22.0 | 38 | 6.2 | 17 | 2.8 | 1 |
| 68 - The block schedule will allow me to take a greater variety of classes while I am in high school. | 73 | 20.1 | 132 | 36.4 | 90 | 24.8 | 36 | 9.9 | 32 | 8.8 | 253 |
| 69 - I have more assignments to complete in my courses now that I have block schedule classes. | 53 | 14.6 | 104 | 28.7 | 101 | 27.9 | 78 | 21.5 | 26 | 7.2 | 254 |
| 70 - My teachers use a greater variety of teaching techniques in their block schedule classes. | 27 | 7.4 | 105 | 28.8 | 123 | 33.8 | 69 | 19.0 | 40 | 11.0 | 252 |
| 71 - My grades have improved since the school changed to the block schedule. | 39 | 10.8 | 74 | 20.4 | 124 | 34.3 | 72 | 19.9 | 53 | 14.6 | 254 |
| 72 - My attendance has improved since the school changed to the block schedule. | 38 | 10.6 | 62 | 17.2 | 150 | 41.7 | 62 | 17.2 | 48 | 13.3 | 256 |
| 73 - The block schedule has had a positive effect on my attitude about high school. | 33 | 9.1 | 87 | 24.0 | 122 | 33.7 | 69 | 19.1 | 51 | 14.1 | 254 |
| 74 - Overall, I am satisfied with the block schedule in my high school. | 70 | 19.3 | 102 | 28.2 | 82 | 22.7 | 48 | 13.3 | 60 | 16.6 | 254 |
| Data Collected in Spring, 2004 |
| Tables Posted April 16, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |