| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| WILLARD R-II School district |
| What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl) |
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| SEC1 | Frequency | Percent |
| MALE | 595 | 49.62 |
| FEMALE | 604 | 50.38 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| What grade are you in? | ||
| SEC2 | Frequency | Percent |
| 6TH | 2 | 0.17 |
| 7TH | 228 | 18.98 |
| 8TH | 215 | 17.90 |
| 9TH | 217 | 18.07 |
| 10TH | 220 | 18.32 |
| 11TH | 159 | 13.24 |
| 12TH | 160 | 13.32 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| SEC3 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE | 1114 | 93.69 |
| BLACK | 7 | 0.59 |
| ASIAN/ORIENTAL | 12 | 1.01 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 11 | 0.93 |
| HISPANIC | 16 | 1.35 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 29 | 2.44 |
| Frequency Missing = 15 |
| How far in school did your mother go? |
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| SEC4 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 6 | 0.50 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 53 | 4.42 |
| H.S. GRAD | 331 | 27.61 |
| POST SECONDARY | 304 | 25.35 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 365 | 30.44 |
| DON T KNOW | 140 | 11.68 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| How far in school did your father go? |
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| SEC5 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 6 | 0.50 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 39 | 3.25 |
| H.S. GRAD | 365 | 30.44 |
| POST SECONDARY | 250 | 20.85 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 323 | 26.94 |
| DON T KNOW | 216 | 18.02 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| How many days of school did you miss last month? |
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| SEC6 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 464 | 38.63 |
| 1 OR 2 DAYS | 489 | 40.72 |
| 3 OR 4 DAYS | 167 | 13.91 |
| 5 TO 10 DAYS | 62 | 5.16 |
| MORE THAN 10 DAYS | 19 | 1.58 |
| 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 | 472 | 39.30 |
| TWO HRS. | 306 | 25.48 |
| THREE HRS. | 191 | 15.90 |
| FOUR HRS. | 117 | 9.74 |
| FIVE HRS. | 43 | 3.58 |
| SIX + HRS. | 72 | 6.00 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| 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 | 148 | 12.35 |
| TWO YEAR SCHOOL | 188 | 15.69 |
| FOUR YEAR SCHOOL | 676 | 56.43 |
| MILITARY | 71 | 5.93 |
| OTHER | 115 | 9.60 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school? |
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| SEC9 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 238 | 19.95 |
| A & B | 322 | 26.99 |
| B | 163 | 13.66 |
| B & C | 259 | 21.71 |
| C | 109 | 9.14 |
| C & D | 74 | 6.20 |
| D | 15 | 1.26 |
| BELOW D | 13 | 1.09 |
| Frequency Missing = 11 |
| How much time do you usually spend on homework each day? |
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| SEC10 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE ASSIGNED | 272 | 22.78 |
| DON T DO IT | 159 | 13.32 |
| 1/2 HR. OR LESS | 441 | 36.93 |
| ONE HOUR | 249 | 20.85 |
| TWO HOURS | 44 | 3.69 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 29 | 2.43 |
| Frequency Missing = 10 |
| 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 | 684 | 57.05 |
| UNDER 6 HRS. | 128 | 10.68 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 90 | 7.51 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 45 | 3.75 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 101 | 8.42 |
| 21 TO 25 HRS. | 81 | 6.76 |
| MORE THAN 25 | 70 | 5.84 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| How would you describe the quality of education available to you in this school? |
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| SEC12 | Frequency | Percent |
| EXCELLENT | 217 | 18.08 |
| GOOD | 587 | 48.92 |
| AVERAGE | 323 | 26.92 |
| BELOW AVERAGE | 30 | 2.50 |
| POOR | 43 | 3.58 |
| 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 | 461 | 38.38 |
| 1 TO 2 HRS. | 248 | 20.65 |
| 3 TO 5 HRS. | 170 | 14.15 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 138 | 11.49 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 105 | 8.74 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 35 | 2.91 |
| MORE THAN 20 | 44 | 3.66 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| 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 | 308 | 25.65 |
| Several Times/wk | 164 | 13.66 |
| Once a week | 124 | 10.32 |
| Once 2/wks | 120 | 9.99 |
| Infrequently | 417 | 34.72 |
| Not at all | 68 | 5.66 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Which of the following best describes the high school program you will complete? |
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| SEC15 | Frequency | Percent |
| College prep. | 648 | 55.91 |
| Voc./ tech. | 181 | 15.62 |
| General | 330 | 28.47 |
| Frequency Missing = 45 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school. |
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| SEC16A | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 96 | 8.22 |
| Rarely | 258 | 22.09 |
| Occasionally | 472 | 40.41 |
| Regularly | 342 | 29.28 |
| Frequency Missing = 36 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for high school. |
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| sec16b | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 148 | 12.71 |
| Rarely | 331 | 28.44 |
| Occasionally | 441 | 37.89 |
| Regularly | 244 | 20.96 |
| Frequency Missing = 40 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school. |
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| SEC16C | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 108 | 9.29 |
| Rarely | 261 | 22.44 |
| Occasionally | 418 | 35.94 |
| Regularly | 376 | 32.33 |
| Frequency Missing = 41 |
| Data Collected in Spring, 2001 |
| Tables Posted April 14, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| WILLARD 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. | 55 | 4.6 | 417 | 34.7 | 507 | 42.1 | 159 | 13.2 | 65 | 5.4 | 1 |
| 18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. | 114 | 9.5 | 534 | 44.5 | 318 | 26.5 | 187 | 15.6 | 48 | 4.0 | 3 |
| 19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. | 109 | 9.1 | 503 | 42.2 | 374 | 31.4 | 157 | 13.2 | 49 | 4.1 | 12 |
| 20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. | 98 | 8.2 | 440 | 36.8 | 395 | 33.0 | 206 | 17.2 | 58 | 4.8 | 7 |
| 21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. | 195 | 16.3 | 578 | 48.4 | 302 | 25.3 | 81 | 6.8 | 37 | 3.1 | 11 |
| 22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. | 187 | 15.6 | 492 | 41.0 | 340 | 28.4 | 123 | 10.3 | 57 | 4.8 | 5 |
| 23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. | 134 | 11.2 | 500 | 41.8 | 346 | 28.9 | 160 | 13.4 | 56 | 4.7 | 8 |
| 24 - My teachers make learning interesting. | 71 | 5.9 | 275 | 23.0 | 482 | 40.3 | 235 | 19.7 | 132 | 11.0 | 9 |
| 25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. | 161 | 13.5 | 640 | 53.6 | 303 | 25.4 | 58 | 4.9 | 31 | 2.6 | 11 |
| 26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. | 192 | 16.1 | 541 | 45.3 | 333 | 27.9 | 79 | 6.6 | 49 | 4.1 | 10 |
| 27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. | 265 | 22.2 | 523 | 43.8 | 272 | 22.8 | 78 | 6.5 | 55 | 4.6 | 11 |
| 28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. | 101 | 8.5 | 429 | 35.9 | 437 | 36.6 | 145 | 12.1 | 83 | 6.9 | 9 |
| 29 - I feel safe at school. | 229 | 19.1 | 480 | 40.1 | 346 | 28.9 | 73 | 6.1 | 68 | 5.7 | 8 |
| 30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. | 128 | 10.7 | 436 | 36.4 | 401 | 33.5 | 138 | 11.5 | 95 | 7.9 | 6 |
| 31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. | 142 | 11.8 | 454 | 37.9 | 330 | 27.5 | 178 | 14.8 | 95 | 7.9 | 5 |
| 32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. | 261 | 21.8 | 299 | 24.9 | 377 | 31.4 | 165 | 13.8 | 97 | 8.1 | 5 |
| 33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. | 110 | 9.2 | 365 | 30.6 | 479 | 40.2 | 145 | 12.2 | 93 | 7.8 | 12 |
| 34 - I learn about other cultures in school. | 115 | 9.6 | 479 | 40.1 | 390 | 32.7 | 147 | 12.3 | 63 | 5.3 | 10 |
| 35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. | 572 | 47.8 | 411 | 34.3 | 150 | 12.5 | 30 | 2.5 | 34 | 2.8 | 7 |
| 36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. | 229 | 19.1 | 622 | 51.9 | 268 | 22.4 | 51 | 4.3 | 29 | 2.4 | 5 |
| 37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. | 109 | 9.1 | 521 | 43.5 | 407 | 34.0 | 107 | 8.9 | 54 | 4.5 | 6 |
| 38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. | 201 | 16.8 | 541 | 45.2 | 335 | 28.0 | 72 | 6.0 | 47 | 3.9 | 8 |
| 39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 97 | 8.2 | 391 | 33.1 | 468 | 39.6 | 156 | 13.2 | 71 | 6.0 | 21 |
| 40 - Our classes are often interrupted. | 88 | 7.4 | 302 | 25.5 | 467 | 39.4 | 285 | 24.0 | 44 | 3.7 | 18 |
| 41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 84 | 7.1 | 373 | 31.7 | 626 | 53.1 | 61 | 5.2 | 34 | 2.9 | 26 |
| 42 - I have fun learning. | 59 | 4.9 | 253 | 21.1 | 486 | 40.5 | 208 | 17.3 | 193 | 16.1 | 5 |
| 43 - My teachers think I can learn. | 262 | 21.9 | 576 | 48.2 | 278 | 23.2 | 45 | 3.8 | 35 | 2.9 | 8 |
| 44 - The community is proud of this school. | 270 | 22.6 | 520 | 43.6 | 321 | 26.9 | 50 | 4.2 | 32 | 2.7 | 11 |
| 45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. | 180 | 15.1 | 526 | 44.1 | 327 | 27.4 | 97 | 8.1 | 62 | 5.2 | 12 |
| 46 - Students at my school are friendly. | 77 | 6.5 | 395 | 33.2 | 460 | 38.7 | 162 | 13.6 | 96 | 8.1 | 14 |
| 47 - This school is a good place to learn. | 136 | 11.4 | 534 | 44.8 | 408 | 34.2 | 75 | 6.3 | 39 | 3.3 | 12 |
| 48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. | 286 | 24.0 | 631 | 52.9 | 223 | 18.7 | 28 | 2.3 | 24 | 2.0 | 12 |
| 49 - My teachers are good teachers. | 191 | 15.9 | 497 | 41.5 | 407 | 33.9 | 69 | 5.8 | 35 | 2.9 | 5 |
| 50 - My school building is in good condition. | 137 | 11.4 | 560 | 46.8 | 331 | 27.7 | 103 | 8.6 | 66 | 5.5 | 7 |
| 51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. | 142 | 12.0 | 274 | 23.1 | 466 | 39.3 | 203 | 17.1 | 101 | 8.5 | 18 |
| 52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. | 250 | 20.9 | 563 | 47.0 | 232 | 19.4 | 98 | 8.2 | 54 | 4.5 | 7 |
| 53 - I like going to this school. | 177 | 14.8 | 400 | 33.5 | 365 | 30.6 | 128 | 10.7 | 124 | 10.4 | 10 |
| 54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. | 521 | 43.7 | 480 | 40.3 | 148 | 12.4 | 14 | 1.2 | 28 | 2.4 | 13 |
| 55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. | 227 | 19.0 | 530 | 44.4 | 337 | 28.2 | 57 | 4.8 | 42 | 3.5 | 11 |
| 56 - I would attend a different school if I could. | 149 | 12.5 | 178 | 14.9 | 342 | 28.7 | 268 | 22.5 | 255 | 21.4 | 12 |
| 57 - Teachers treat me with respect. | 146 | 12.3 | 467 | 39.3 | 391 | 32.9 | 114 | 9.6 | 69 | 5.8 | 17 |
| 58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. | 175 | 14.7 | 523 | 43.9 | 344 | 28.9 | 106 | 8.9 | 43 | 3.6 | 13 |
| 59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. | 269 | 22.6 | 550 | 46.2 | 315 | 26.5 | 31 | 2.6 | 25 | 2.1 | 14 |
| 60 - I am treated fairly at school. | 137 | 11.5 | 509 | 42.9 | 377 | 31.8 | 109 | 9.2 | 55 | 4.6 | 17 |
| 61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. | 160 | 13.5 | 405 | 34.1 | 281 | 23.7 | 213 | 17.9 | 128 | 10.8 | 17 |
| 62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 107 | 9.0 | 329 | 27.8 | 567 | 47.8 | 118 | 10.0 | 64 | 5.4 | 19 |
| 63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. | 108 | 9.1 | 347 | 29.3 | 376 | 31.7 | 182 | 15.4 | 172 | 14.5 | 19 |
| 64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. | 237 | 20.0 | 559 | 47.2 | 304 | 25.7 | 52 | 4.4 | 32 | 2.7 | 20 |
| 65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. | 215 | 18.1 | 439 | 37.0 | 306 | 25.8 | 126 | 10.6 | 100 | 8.4 | 18 |
| 66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. | 168 | 14.1 | 423 | 35.6 | 354 | 29.8 | 155 | 13.0 | 88 | 7.4 | 16 |
| 67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. | 263 | 22.1 | 540 | 45.5 | 288 | 24.2 | 58 | 4.9 | 39 | 3.3 | 16 |
| Data Collected in Spring, 2001 |
| Tables Posted April 14, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |