| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| ASH GROVE R-IV School district |
| What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl) |
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| SEC1 | Frequency | Percent |
| MALE | 183 | 49.73 |
| FEMALE | 185 | 50.27 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| What grade are you in? | ||
| SEC2 | Frequency | Percent |
| 7TH | 73 | 19.89 |
| 8TH | 66 | 17.98 |
| 9TH | 57 | 15.53 |
| 10TH | 55 | 14.99 |
| 11TH | 68 | 18.53 |
| 12TH | 48 | 13.08 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| SEC3 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE | 343 | 93.72 |
| BLACK | 2 | 0.55 |
| ASIAN/ORIENTAL | 2 | 0.55 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 4 | 1.09 |
| HISPANIC | 2 | 0.55 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 13 | 3.55 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| How far in school did your mother go? |
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| SEC4 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 2 | 0.54 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 16 | 4.35 |
| H.S. GRAD | 101 | 27.45 |
| POST SECONDARY | 88 | 23.91 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 90 | 24.46 |
| DON T KNOW | 71 | 19.29 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How far in school did your father go? |
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| SEC5 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 5 | 1.36 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 19 | 5.18 |
| H.S. GRAD | 120 | 32.70 |
| POST SECONDARY | 71 | 19.35 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 67 | 18.26 |
| DON T KNOW | 85 | 23.16 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| How many days of school did you miss last month? |
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| SEC6 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 272 | 74.11 |
| 1 OR 2 DAYS | 62 | 16.89 |
| 3 OR 4 DAYS | 23 | 6.27 |
| 5 TO 10 DAYS | 8 | 2.18 |
| MORE THAN 10 DAYS | 2 | 0.54 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| How many hours of television do you usually watch each day? |
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| SEC7 | Frequency | Percent |
| ONE HR. OR LESS | 160 | 43.72 |
| TWO HRS. | 85 | 23.22 |
| THREE HRS. | 53 | 14.48 |
| FOUR HRS. | 36 | 9.84 |
| FIVE HRS. | 12 | 3.28 |
| SIX + HRS. | 20 | 5.46 |
| 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 | 44 | 12.02 |
| TWO YEAR SCHOOL | 34 | 9.29 |
| FOUR YEAR SCHOOL | 210 | 57.38 |
| MILITARY | 24 | 6.56 |
| OTHER | 54 | 14.75 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school? |
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| SEC9 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 102 | 27.79 |
| A & B | 104 | 28.34 |
| B | 44 | 11.99 |
| B & C | 59 | 16.08 |
| C | 24 | 6.54 |
| C & D | 23 | 6.27 |
| D | 8 | 2.18 |
| BELOW D | 3 | 0.82 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| How much time do you usually spend on homework each day? |
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| SEC10 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE ASSIGNED | 22 | 5.99 |
| DON T DO IT | 30 | 8.17 |
| 1/2 HR. OR LESS | 130 | 35.42 |
| ONE HOUR | 143 | 38.96 |
| TWO HOURS | 30 | 8.17 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 12 | 3.27 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| 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 | 238 | 65.03 |
| UNDER 6 HRS. | 47 | 12.84 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 16 | 4.37 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 26 | 7.10 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 19 | 5.19 |
| 21 TO 25 HRS. | 10 | 2.73 |
| MORE THAN 25 | 10 | 2.73 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| How would you describe the quality of education available to you in this school? |
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| SEC12 | Frequency | Percent |
| EXCELLENT | 60 | 16.26 |
| GOOD | 163 | 44.17 |
| AVERAGE | 123 | 33.33 |
| BELOW AVERAGE | 12 | 3.25 |
| POOR | 11 | 2.98 |
| 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 | 95 | 25.82 |
| 1 TO 2 HRS. | 67 | 18.21 |
| 3 TO 5 HRS. | 63 | 17.12 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 66 | 17.93 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 44 | 11.96 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 22 | 5.98 |
| MORE THAN 20 | 11 | 2.99 |
| 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 | 62 | 16.80 |
| Several Times/wk | 119 | 32.25 |
| Once a week | 39 | 10.57 |
| Once 2/wks | 13 | 3.52 |
| Infrequently | 104 | 28.18 |
| Not at all | 32 | 8.67 |
| Which of the following best describes the high school program you will complete? |
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| SEC15 | Frequency | Percent |
| College prep. | 177 | 49.86 |
| Voc./ tech. | 45 | 12.68 |
| General | 133 | 37.46 |
| Frequency Missing = 14 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school. |
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| SEC16A | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 20 | 5.46 |
| Rarely | 66 | 18.03 |
| Occasionally | 121 | 33.06 |
| Regularly | 159 | 43.44 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for high school. |
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| sec16b | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 56 | 15.30 |
| Rarely | 86 | 23.50 |
| Occasionally | 158 | 43.17 |
| Regularly | 66 | 18.03 |
| 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 | 33 | 9.04 |
| Rarely | 59 | 16.16 |
| Occasionally | 159 | 43.56 |
| Regularly | 114 | 31.23 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2002 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| ASH GROVE R-IV 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. | 32 | 8.7 | 180 | 48.9 | 107 | 29.1 | 33 | 9.0 | 16 | 4.3 | 1 |
| 18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. | 38 | 10.3 | 147 | 39.9 | 103 | 28.0 | 56 | 15.2 | 24 | 6.5 | 1 |
| 19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. | 81 | 22.0 | 173 | 47.0 | 83 | 22.6 | 21 | 5.7 | 10 | 2.7 | 1 |
| 20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. | 71 | 19.5 | 185 | 50.7 | 74 | 20.3 | 28 | 7.7 | 7 | 1.9 | 4 |
| 21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. | 105 | 28.7 | 173 | 47.3 | 66 | 18.0 | 17 | 4.6 | 5 | 1.4 | 3 |
| 22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. | 95 | 25.8 | 177 | 48.1 | 62 | 16.8 | 16 | 4.3 | 18 | 4.9 | 1 |
| 23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. | 70 | 19.1 | 180 | 49.0 | 86 | 23.4 | 23 | 6.3 | 8 | 2.2 | 2 |
| 24 - My teachers make learning interesting. | 32 | 8.7 | 113 | 30.6 | 142 | 38.5 | 51 | 13.8 | 31 | 8.4 | 0 |
| 25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. | 74 | 20.3 | 203 | 55.6 | 71 | 19.5 | 12 | 3.3 | 5 | 1.4 | 4 |
| 26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. | 55 | 15.1 | 171 | 47.0 | 108 | 29.7 | 19 | 5.2 | 11 | 3.0 | 5 |
| 27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. | 110 | 29.9 | 152 | 41.3 | 61 | 16.6 | 26 | 7.1 | 19 | 5.2 | 1 |
| 28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. | 51 | 13.9 | 161 | 43.9 | 105 | 28.6 | 31 | 8.4 | 19 | 5.2 | 2 |
| 29 - I feel safe at school. | 126 | 34.3 | 140 | 38.1 | 69 | 18.8 | 18 | 4.9 | 14 | 3.8 | 2 |
| 30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. | 89 | 24.3 | 136 | 37.1 | 79 | 21.5 | 39 | 10.6 | 24 | 6.5 | 2 |
| 31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. | 97 | 26.6 | 151 | 41.5 | 66 | 18.1 | 26 | 7.1 | 24 | 6.6 | 5 |
| 32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. | 77 | 21.2 | 60 | 16.5 | 113 | 31.0 | 71 | 19.5 | 43 | 11.8 | 5 |
| 33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. | 36 | 9.9 | 144 | 39.8 | 123 | 34.0 | 30 | 8.3 | 29 | 8.0 | 7 |
| 34 - I learn about other cultures in school. | 45 | 12.3 | 155 | 42.3 | 100 | 27.3 | 39 | 10.7 | 27 | 7.4 | 3 |
| 35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. | 168 | 45.8 | 143 | 39.0 | 41 | 11.2 | 9 | 2.5 | 6 | 1.6 | 2 |
| 36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. | 105 | 28.6 | 192 | 52.3 | 52 | 14.2 | 13 | 3.5 | 5 | 1.4 | 2 |
| 37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. | 58 | 15.8 | 178 | 48.5 | 97 | 26.4 | 21 | 5.7 | 13 | 3.5 | 2 |
| 38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. | 98 | 26.6 | 174 | 47.3 | 67 | 18.2 | 22 | 6.0 | 7 | 1.9 | 1 |
| 39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 61 | 16.7 | 143 | 39.1 | 107 | 29.2 | 30 | 8.2 | 25 | 6.8 | 3 |
| 40 - Our classes are often interrupted. | 15 | 4.1 | 66 | 18.0 | 113 | 30.8 | 143 | 39.0 | 30 | 8.2 | 2 |
| 41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 34 | 9.7 | 112 | 31.8 | 176 | 50.0 | 21 | 6.0 | 9 | 2.6 | 17 |
| 42 - I have fun learning. | 32 | 8.7 | 108 | 29.4 | 140 | 38.1 | 42 | 11.4 | 45 | 12.3 | 2 |
| 43 - My teachers think I can learn. | 119 | 32.5 | 178 | 48.6 | 50 | 13.7 | 8 | 2.2 | 11 | 3.0 | 3 |
| 44 - The community is proud of this school. | 127 | 34.5 | 139 | 37.8 | 82 | 22.3 | 12 | 3.3 | 8 | 2.2 | 1 |
| 45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. | 92 | 25.2 | 175 | 47.9 | 56 | 15.3 | 23 | 6.3 | 19 | 5.2 | 4 |
| 46 - Students at my school are friendly. | 62 | 16.8 | 145 | 39.4 | 100 | 27.2 | 33 | 9.0 | 28 | 7.6 | 1 |
| 47 - This school is a good place to learn. | 74 | 20.2 | 161 | 43.9 | 93 | 25.3 | 16 | 4.4 | 23 | 6.3 | 2 |
| 48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. | 132 | 35.9 | 187 | 50.8 | 42 | 11.4 | 4 | 1.1 | 3 | 0.8 | 1 |
| 49 - My teachers are good teachers. | 90 | 24.5 | 176 | 48.0 | 78 | 21.3 | 12 | 3.3 | 11 | 3.0 | 2 |
| 50 - My school building is in good condition. | 74 | 20.2 | 153 | 41.7 | 93 | 25.3 | 33 | 9.0 | 14 | 3.8 | 2 |
| 51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. | 55 | 15.1 | 63 | 17.3 | 129 | 35.4 | 77 | 21.2 | 40 | 11.0 | 5 |
| 52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. | 133 | 36.2 | 173 | 47.1 | 40 | 10.9 | 15 | 4.1 | 6 | 1.6 | 2 |
| 53 - I like going to this school. | 96 | 26.2 | 123 | 33.6 | 78 | 21.3 | 32 | 8.7 | 37 | 10.1 | 3 |
| 54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. | 183 | 50.0 | 162 | 44.3 | 14 | 3.8 | 6 | 1.6 | 1 | 0.3 | 3 |
| 55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. | 106 | 29.0 | 155 | 42.3 | 67 | 18.3 | 17 | 4.6 | 21 | 5.7 | 3 |
| 56 - I would attend a different school if I could. | 62 | 17.0 | 38 | 10.4 | 69 | 19.0 | 79 | 21.7 | 116 | 31.9 | 5 |
| 57 - Teachers treat me with respect. | 72 | 19.7 | 154 | 42.1 | 93 | 25.4 | 25 | 6.8 | 22 | 6.0 | 3 |
| 58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. | 54 | 14.8 | 151 | 41.4 | 87 | 23.8 | 40 | 11.0 | 33 | 9.0 | 4 |
| 59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. | 83 | 22.7 | 186 | 51.0 | 81 | 22.2 | 7 | 1.9 | 8 | 2.2 | 4 |
| 60 - I am treated fairly at school. | 64 | 17.6 | 163 | 44. | |||||||