| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| FAIR GROVE R-X School district |
| What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl) |
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| SEC1 | Frequency | Percent |
| MALE | 250 | 50.51 |
| FEMALE | 245 | 49.49 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| What grade are you in? | ||
| SEC2 | Frequency | Percent |
| 6TH | 69 | 14.00 |
| 7TH | 73 | 14.81 |
| 8TH | 70 | 14.20 |
| 9TH | 82 | 16.63 |
| 10TH | 63 | 12.78 |
| 11TH | 57 | 11.56 |
| 12TH | 79 | 16.02 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| SEC3 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE | 449 | 90.89 |
| BLACK | 4 | 0.81 |
| ASIAN/ORIENTAL | 2 | 0.40 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 15 | 3.04 |
| HISPANIC | 4 | 0.81 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 20 | 4.05 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| How far in school did your mother go? |
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| SEC4 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 3 | 0.61 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 29 | 5.88 |
| H.S. GRAD | 145 | 29.41 |
| POST SECONDARY | 111 | 22.52 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 125 | 25.35 |
| DON T KNOW | 80 | 16.23 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| How far in school did your father go? |
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| SEC5 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 5 | 1.01 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 28 | 5.65 |
| H.S. GRAD | 149 | 30.04 |
| POST SECONDARY | 93 | 18.75 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 124 | 25.00 |
| DON T KNOW | 97 | 19.56 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| How many days of school did you miss last month? |
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| SEC6 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 275 | 55.44 |
| 1 OR 2 DAYS | 154 | 31.05 |
| 3 OR 4 DAYS | 42 | 8.47 |
| 5 TO 10 DAYS | 21 | 4.23 |
| MORE THAN 10 DAYS | 4 | 0.81 |
| 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 | 142 | 28.63 |
| TWO HRS. | 141 | 28.43 |
| THREE HRS. | 91 | 18.35 |
| FOUR HRS. | 58 | 11.69 |
| FIVE HRS. | 25 | 5.04 |
| SIX + HRS. | 39 | 7.86 |
| 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 | 56 | 11.36 |
| TWO YEAR SCHOOL | 66 | 13.39 |
| FOUR YEAR SCHOOL | 267 | 54.16 |
| MILITARY | 42 | 8.52 |
| OTHER | 62 | 12.58 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school? |
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| SEC9 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 213 | 43.20 |
| A & B | 124 | 25.15 |
| B | 53 | 10.75 |
| B & C | 62 | 12.58 |
| C | 15 | 3.04 |
| C & D | 17 | 3.45 |
| D | 4 | 0.81 |
| BELOW D | 5 | 1.01 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| How much time do you usually spend on homework each day? |
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| SEC10 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE ASSIGNED | 56 | 11.29 |
| DON T DO IT | 30 | 6.05 |
| 1/2 HR. OR LESS | 174 | 35.08 |
| ONE HOUR | 157 | 31.65 |
| TWO HOURS | 53 | 10.69 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 26 | 5.24 |
| 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 | 289 | 58.62 |
| UNDER 6 HRS. | 52 | 10.55 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 44 | 8.92 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 29 | 5.88 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 29 | 5.88 |
| 21 TO 25 HRS. | 18 | 3.65 |
| MORE THAN 25 | 32 | 6.49 |
| 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 | 78 | 15.76 |
| GOOD | 199 | 40.20 |
| AVERAGE | 176 | 35.56 |
| BELOW AVERAGE | 28 | 5.66 |
| POOR | 14 | 2.83 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| 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 | 161 | 32.53 |
| 1 TO 2 HRS. | 142 | 28.69 |
| 3 TO 5 HRS. | 81 | 16.36 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 43 | 8.69 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 38 | 7.68 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 16 | 3.23 |
| MORE THAN 20 | 14 | 2.83 |
| 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 | 201 | 40.44 |
| Several Times/wk | 32 | 6.44 |
| Once a week | 23 | 4.63 |
| Once 2/wks | 23 | 4.63 |
| Infrequently | 120 | 24.14 |
| Not at all | 98 | 19.72 |
| 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. | 273 | 58.46 |
| Voc./ tech. | 73 | 15.63 |
| General | 121 | 25.91 |
| Frequency Missing = 31 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school. |
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| SEC16A | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 29 | 5.92 |
| Rarely | 99 | 20.20 |
| Occasionally | 171 | 34.90 |
| Regularly | 191 | 38.98 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for high school. |
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| sec16b | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 82 | 16.73 |
| Rarely | 127 | 25.92 |
| Occasionally | 187 | 38.16 |
| Regularly | 94 | 19.18 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school. |
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| SEC16C | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 53 | 10.84 |
| Rarely | 88 | 18.00 |
| Occasionally | 190 | 38.85 |
| Regularly | 158 | 32.31 |
| Frequency Missing = 9 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2001 |
| Tables Posted April 14, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| FAIR GROVE R-X 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. | 46 | 9.3 | 224 | 45.1 | 149 | 30.0 | 54 | 10.9 | 24 | 4.8 | 1 |
| 18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. | 50 | 10.1 | 174 | 35.2 | 136 | 27.5 | 88 | 17.8 | 47 | 9.5 | 3 |
| 19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. | 79 | 16.1 | 216 | 43.9 | 135 | 27.4 | 44 | 8.9 | 18 | 3.7 | 6 |
| 20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. | 86 | 17.5 | 196 | 39.8 | 127 | 25.8 | 54 | 11.0 | 29 | 5.9 | 6 |
| 21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. | 133 | 26.9 | 225 | 45.5 | 101 | 20.4 | 22 | 4.5 | 13 | 2.6 | 4 |
| 22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. | 118 | 24.0 | 207 | 42.1 | 106 | 21.5 | 36 | 7.3 | 25 | 5.1 | 6 |
| 23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. | 130 | 26.2 | 217 | 43.8 | 94 | 19.0 | 41 | 8.3 | 14 | 2.8 | 2 |
| 24 - My teachers make learning interesting. | 43 | 8.7 | 139 | 28.1 | 192 | 38.8 | 78 | 15.8 | 43 | 8.7 | 3 |
| 25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. | 103 | 20.8 | 230 | 46.4 | 115 | 23.2 | 29 | 5.8 | 19 | 3.8 | 2 |
| 26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. | 101 | 20.4 | 203 | 41.1 | 137 | 27.7 | 35 | 7.1 | 18 | 3.6 | 4 |
| 27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. | 162 | 32.7 | 196 | 39.5 | 85 | 17.1 | 30 | 6.0 | 23 | 4.6 | 2 |
| 28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. | 70 | 14.3 | 177 | 36.2 | 160 | 32.7 | 55 | 11.2 | 27 | 5.5 | 9 |
| 29 - I feel safe at school. | 163 | 32.8 | 190 | 38.2 | 95 | 19.1 | 20 | 4.0 | 29 | 5.8 | 1 |
| 30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. | 117 | 23.8 | 182 | 37.1 | 115 | 23.4 | 44 | 9.0 | 33 | 6.7 | 7 |
| 31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. | 120 | 24.2 | 178 | 36.0 | 112 | 22.6 | 55 | 11.1 | 30 | 6.1 | 3 |
| 32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. | 139 | 28.4 | 106 | 21.6 | 127 | 25.9 | 61 | 12.4 | 57 | 11.6 | 8 |
| 33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. | 77 | 15.8 | 165 | 33.9 | 160 | 32.9 | 51 | 10.5 | 34 | 7.0 | 11 |
| 34 - I learn about other cultures in school. | 92 | 18.7 | 192 | 39.0 | 122 | 24.8 | 49 | 10.0 | 37 | 7.5 | 6 |
| 35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. | 235 | 47.4 | 190 | 38.3 | 42 | 8.5 | 16 | 3.2 | 13 | 2.6 | 2 |
| 36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. | 137 | 27.6 | 264 | 53.2 | 71 | 14.3 | 15 | 3.0 | 9 | 1.8 | 2 |
| 37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. | 68 | 13.8 | 216 | 43.8 | 136 | 27.6 | 43 | 8.7 | 30 | 6.1 | 5 |
| 38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. | 125 | 25.3 | 221 | 44.7 | 106 | 21.5 | 22 | 4.5 | 20 | 4.0 | 4 |
| 39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 88 | 18.0 | 180 | 36.8 | 142 | 29.0 | 53 | 10.8 | 26 | 5.3 | 9 |
| 40 - Our classes are often interrupted. | 46 | 9.4 | 94 | 19.2 | 183 | 37.4 | 135 | 27.6 | 31 | 6.3 | 9 |
| 41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 61 | 12.8 | 142 | 29.8 | 227 | 47.6 | 29 | 6.1 | 18 | 3.8 | 21 |
| 42 - I have fun learning. | 57 | 11.6 | 136 | 27.6 | 152 | 30.8 | 77 | 15.6 | 71 | 14.4 | 5 |
| 43 - My teachers think I can learn. | 153 | 30.9 | 232 | 46.9 | 79 | 16.0 | 14 | 2.8 | 17 | 3.4 | 3 |
| 44 - The community is proud of this school. | 103 | 20.9 | 189 | 38.3 | 150 | 30.4 | 25 | 5.1 | 27 | 5.5 | 4 |
| 45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. | 105 | 21.5 | 196 | 40.1 | 106 | 21.7 | 53 | 10.8 | 29 | 5.9 | 9 |
| 46 - Students at my school are friendly. | 77 | 15.6 | 202 | 41.0 | 127 | 25.8 | 54 | 11.0 | 33 | 6.7 | 5 |
| 47 - This school is a good place to learn. | 85 | 17.2 | 213 | 43.1 | 139 | 28.1 | 29 | 5.9 | 28 | 5.7 | 4 |
| 48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. | 144 | 29.1 | 262 | 53.0 | 59 | 11.9 | 17 | 3.4 | 12 | 2.4 | 4 |
| 49 - My teachers are good teachers. | 119 | 24.1 | 202 | 41.0 | 121 | 24.5 | 34 | 6.9 | 17 | 3.4 | 5 |
| 50 - My school building is in good condition. | 82 | 16.6 | 222 | 45.0 | 112 | 22.7 | 38 | 7.7 | 39 | 7.9 | 5 |
| 51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. | 96 | 19.8 | 93 | 19.1 | 175 | 36.0 | 67 | 13.8 | 55 | 11.3 | 12 |
| 52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. | 129 | 26.4 | 206 | 42.1 | 83 | 17.0 | 40 | 8.2 | 31 | 6.3 | 9 |
| 53 - I like going to this school. | 140 | 28.5 | 160 | 32.6 | 104 | 21.2 | 31 | 6.3 | 56 | 11.4 | 7 |
| 54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. | 278 | 56.9 | 160 | 32.7 | 34 | 7.0 | 7 | 1.4 | 10 | 2.0 | 9 |
| 55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. | 165 | 33.5 | 178 | 36.2 | 103 | 20.9 | 27 | 5.5 | 19 | 3.9 | 6 |
| 56 - I would attend a different school if I could. | 73 | 14.8 | 66 | 13.4 | 90 | 18.3 | 92 | 18.7 | 171 | 34.8 | 6 |
| 57 - Teachers treat me with respect. | 110 | 22.4 | 184 | 37.5 | 114 | 23.2 | 46 | 9.4 | 37 | 7.5 | 7 |
| 58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. | 87 | 17.8 | 178 | 36.4 | 124 | 25.4 | 49 | 10.0 | 51 | 10.4 | 9 |
| 59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. | 153 | 31.0 | 223 | 45.2 | 93 | 18.9 | 11 | 2.2 | 13 | 2.6 | 5 |
| 60 - I am treated fairly at school. | 98 | 20.0 | 216 | 44.1 | 98 | 20.0 | 41 | 8.4 | 37 | 7.6 | 8 |
| 61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. | 114 | 23.3 | 195 | 39.9 | 85 | 17.4 | 44 | 9.0 | 51 | 10.4 | 9 |
| 62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 64 | 13.0 | 148 | 30.1 | 193 | 39.3 | 56 | 11.4 | 30 | 6.1 | 7 |
| 63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. | 92 | 18.8 | 165 | 33.7 | 122 | 24.9 | 53 | 10.8 | 58 | 11.8 | 8 |
| 64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. | 137 | 28.0 | 210 | 42.9 | 97 | 19.8 | 24 | 4.9 | 22 | 4.5 | 8 |
| 65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. | 179 | 36.5 | 161 | 32.8 | 79 | 16.1 | 34 | 6.9 | 38 | 7.7 | 7 |
| 66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. | 88 | 17.9 | 134 | 27.3 | 150 | 30.5 | 59 | 12.0 | 60 | 12.2 | 7 |
| 67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. | 153 | 31.0 | 193 | 39.1 | 101 | 20.4 | 21 | 4.3 | 26 | 5.3 | 4 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2001 |
| Tables Posted April 14, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |