| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| TRENTON R-IX School district |
| What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl) |
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| SEC1 | Frequency | Percent |
| MALE | 271 | 49.09 |
| FEMALE | 281 | 50.91 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| What grade are you in? | ||
| SEC2 | Frequency | Percent |
| 6TH | 1 | 0.18 |
| 7TH | 102 | 18.48 |
| 8TH | 82 | 14.86 |
| 9TH | 96 | 17.39 |
| 10TH | 101 | 18.30 |
| 11TH | 85 | 15.40 |
| 12TH | 85 | 15.40 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| SEC3 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE | 517 | 93.66 |
| BLACK | 1 | 0.18 |
| ASIAN/ORIENTAL | 1 | 0.18 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 7 | 1.27 |
| HISPANIC | 8 | 1.45 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 18 | 3.26 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How far in school did your mother go? |
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| SEC4 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 5 | 0.91 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 39 | 7.09 |
| H.S. GRAD | 123 | 22.36 |
| POST SECONDARY | 107 | 19.45 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 179 | 32.55 |
| DON T KNOW | 97 | 17.64 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| How far in school did your father go? |
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| SEC5 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 4 | 0.73 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 36 | 6.53 |
| H.S. GRAD | 191 | 34.66 |
| POST SECONDARY | 90 | 16.33 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 95 | 17.24 |
| DON T KNOW | 135 | 24.50 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| How many days of school did you miss last month? |
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| SEC6 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 400 | 72.33 |
| 1 OR 2 DAYS | 102 | 18.44 |
| 3 OR 4 DAYS | 29 | 5.24 |
| 5 TO 10 DAYS | 16 | 2.89 |
| MORE THAN 10 DAYS | 6 | 1.08 |
| How many hours of television do you usually watch each day? |
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| SEC7 | Frequency | Percent |
| ONE HR. OR LESS | 214 | 38.77 |
| TWO HRS. | 148 | 26.81 |
| THREE HRS. | 102 | 18.48 |
| FOUR HRS. | 39 | 7.07 |
| FIVE HRS. | 17 | 3.08 |
| SIX + HRS. | 32 | 5.80 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| 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 | 95 | 17.27 |
| TWO YEAR SCHOOL | 97 | 17.64 |
| FOUR YEAR SCHOOL | 247 | 44.91 |
| MILITARY | 42 | 7.64 |
| OTHER | 69 | 12.55 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school? |
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| SEC9 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 139 | 25.46 |
| A & B | 177 | 32.42 |
| B | 68 | 12.45 |
| B & C | 95 | 17.40 |
| C | 22 | 4.03 |
| C & D | 34 | 6.23 |
| D | 6 | 1.10 |
| BELOW D | 5 | 0.92 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| How much time do you usually spend on homework each day? |
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| SEC10 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE ASSIGNED | 45 | 8.20 |
| DON T DO IT | 17 | 3.10 |
| 1/2 HR. OR LESS | 137 | 24.95 |
| ONE HOUR | 224 | 40.80 |
| TWO HOURS | 91 | 16.58 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 35 | 6.38 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| 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 | 321 | 58.15 |
| UNDER 6 HRS. | 47 | 8.51 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 44 | 7.97 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 39 | 7.07 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 45 | 8.15 |
| 21 TO 25 HRS. | 24 | 4.35 |
| MORE THAN 25 | 32 | 5.80 |
| 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 | 69 | 12.48 |
| GOOD | 249 | 45.03 |
| AVERAGE | 197 | 35.62 |
| BELOW AVERAGE | 25 | 4.52 |
| POOR | 13 | 2.35 |
| 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 | 210 | 37.97 |
| 1 TO 2 HRS. | 89 | 16.09 |
| 3 TO 5 HRS. | 59 | 10.67 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 64 | 11.57 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 66 | 11.93 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 35 | 6.33 |
| MORE THAN 20 | 30 | 5.42 |
| 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 | 79 | 14.31 |
| Several Times/wk | 173 | 31.34 |
| Once a week | 91 | 16.49 |
| Once 2/wks | 17 | 3.08 |
| Infrequently | 152 | 27.54 |
| Not at all | 40 | 7.25 |
| 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. | 263 | 48.08 |
| Voc./ tech. | 106 | 19.38 |
| General | 178 | 32.54 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school. |
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| SEC16A | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 45 | 8.21 |
| Rarely | 108 | 19.71 |
| Occasionally | 206 | 37.59 |
| Regularly | 189 | 34.49 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for high school. |
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| sec16b | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 83 | 15.23 |
| Rarely | 155 | 28.44 |
| Occasionally | 195 | 35.78 |
| Regularly | 112 | 20.55 |
| 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 | 54 | 9.91 |
| Rarely | 125 | 22.94 |
| Occasionally | 211 | 38.72 |
| Regularly | 155 | 28.44 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2002 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| TRENTON R-IX 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. | 35 | 6.3 | 241 | 43.6 | 215 | 38.9 | 43 | 7.8 | 19 | 3.4 | 0 |
| 18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. | 51 | 9.3 | 229 | 41.6 | 181 | 32.9 | 66 | 12.0 | 23 | 4.2 | 3 |
| 19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. | 76 | 13.8 | 241 | 43.8 | 168 | 30.5 | 49 | 8.9 | 16 | 2.9 | 3 |
| 20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. | 59 | 10.7 | 231 | 42.1 | 175 | 31.9 | 62 | 11.3 | 22 | 4.0 | 4 |
| 21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. | 128 | 23.6 | 258 | 47.5 | 127 | 23.4 | 23 | 4.2 | 7 | 1.3 | 10 |
| 22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. | 88 | 16.0 | 254 | 46.1 | 143 | 26.0 | 50 | 9.1 | 16 | 2.9 | 2 |
| 23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. | 59 | 10.7 | 240 | 43.6 | 169 | 30.7 | 54 | 9.8 | 28 | 5.1 | 3 |
| 24 - My teachers make learning interesting. | 39 | 7.1 | 130 | 23.8 | 236 | 43.1 | 98 | 17.9 | 44 | 8.0 | 6 |
| 25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. | 86 | 15.6 | 300 | 54.4 | 125 | 22.7 | 28 | 5.1 | 12 | 2.2 | 2 |
| 26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. | 77 | 14.1 | 251 | 46.0 | 161 | 29.5 | 36 | 6.6 | 21 | 3.8 | 7 |
| 27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. | 170 | 31.0 | 217 | 39.6 | 107 | 19.5 | 36 | 6.6 | 18 | 3.3 | 5 |
| 28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. | 59 | 10.8 | 204 | 37.2 | 193 | 35.2 | 70 | 12.8 | 22 | 4.0 | 5 |
| 29 - I feel safe at school. | 147 | 26.8 | 224 | 40.8 | 122 | 22.2 | 31 | 5.6 | 25 | 4.6 | 4 |
| 30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. | 76 | 13.8 | 219 | 39.9 | 162 | 29.5 | 59 | 10.7 | 33 | 6.0 | 4 |
| 31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. | 108 | 19.8 | 245 | 45.0 | 104 | 19.1 | 60 | 11.0 | 28 | 5.1 | 8 |
| 32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. | 121 | 22.1 | 128 | 23.4 | 191 | 34.9 | 57 | 10.4 | 50 | 9.1 | 6 |
| 33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. | 52 | 9.6 | 172 | 31.6 | 228 | 41.9 | 59 | 10.8 | 33 | 6.1 | 9 |
| 34 - I learn about other cultures in school. | 42 | 7.6 | 228 | 41.5 | 193 | 35.1 | 61 | 11.1 | 26 | 4.7 | 3 |
| 35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. | 252 | 45.7 | 207 | 37.6 | 74 | 13.4 | 11 | 2.0 | 7 | 1.3 | 2 |
| 36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. | 144 | 26.1 | 285 | 51.7 | 92 | 16.7 | 22 | 4.0 | 8 | 1.5 | 2 |
| 37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. | 65 | 11.8 | 289 | 52.5 | 149 | 27.0 | 32 | 5.8 | 16 | 2.9 | 2 |
| 38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. | 101 | 18.5 | 259 | 47.3 | 135 | 24.7 | 37 | 6.8 | 15 | 2.7 | 6 |
| 39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 46 | 8.5 | 167 | 30.7 | 208 | 38.2 | 77 | 14.2 | 46 | 8.5 | 9 |
| 40 - Our classes are often interrupted. | 57 | 10.5 | 128 | 23.6 | 215 | 39.7 | 131 | 24.2 | 11 | 2.0 | 11 |
| 41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 57 | 10.4 | 197 | 36.1 | 241 | 44.1 | 36 | 6.6 | 15 | 2.7 | 7 |
| 42 - I have fun learning. | 44 | 8.0 | 162 | 29.4 | 196 | 35.6 | 78 | 14.2 | 71 | 12.9 | 2 |
| 43 - My teachers think I can learn. | 144 | 26.3 | 265 | 48.4 | 109 | 19.9 | 19 | 3.5 | 11 | 2.0 | 5 |
| 44 - The community is proud of this school. | 118 | 21.5 | 215 | 39.2 | 167 | 30.4 | 31 | 5.6 | 18 | 3.3 | 4 |
| 45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. | 133 | 24.2 | 246 | 44.8 | 116 | 21.1 | 37 | 6.7 | 17 | 3.1 | 4 |
| 46 - Students at my school are friendly. | 45 | 8.2 | 195 | 35.4 | 216 | 39.2 | 56 | 10.2 | 39 | 7.1 | 2 |
| 47 - This school is a good place to learn. | 68 | 12.4 | 240 | 43.9 | 176 | 32.2 | 39 | 7.1 | 24 | 4.4 | 6 |
| 48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. | 148 | 26.9 | 297 | 53.9 | 84 | 15.2 | 10 | 1.8 | 12 | 2.2 | 2 |
| 49 - My teachers are good teachers. | 97 | 17.6 | 251 | 45.6 | 154 | 27.9 | 30 | 5.4 | 19 | 3.4 | 2 |
| 50 - My school building is in good condition. | 174 | 31.7 | 225 | 41.0 | 108 | 19.7 | 28 | 5.1 | 14 | 2.6 | 4 |
| 51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. | 92 | 16.7 | 116 | 21.0 | 188 | 34.1 | 110 | 19.9 | 46 | 8.3 | 1 |
| 52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. | 123 | 22.4 | 239 | 43.6 | 126 | 23.0 | 42 | 7.7 | 18 | 3.3 | 5 |
| 53 - I like going to this school. | 70 | 12.8 | 206 | 37.5 | 157 | 28.6 | 65 | 11.8 | 51 | 9.3 | 4 |
| 54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. | 266 | 48.7 | 219 | 40.1 | 48 | 8.8 | 9 | 1.6 | 4 | 0.7 | 7 |
| 55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. | 76 | 13.9 | 174 | 31.8 | 177 | 32.3 | 60 | 10.9 | 61 | 11.1 | 5 |
| 56 - I would attend a different school if I could. | 105 | 19.2 | 88 | 16.1 | 163 | 29.8 | 115 | 21.0 | 76 | 13.9 | 6 |
| 57 - Teachers treat me with respect. | 88 | 16.1 | 241 | 44.0 | 159 | 29.0 | 40 | 7.3 | 20 | 3.6 | 5 |
| 58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. | 95 | 17.4 | 231 | 42.3 | 150 | 27.5 | 49 | 9.0 | 21 | 3.8 | 7 |
| 59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. | 139 | 25.5 | 277 | 50.8 | 106 | 19.4 | 17 | 3.1 | 6 | 1.1 | 8 |
| 60 - I am treated fairly at school. | 90 | 16.5 | 241 | 44.3 | 147 | 27.0 | 40 | 7.4 | 26 | 4.8 | 9 |
| 61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. | 129 | 23.5 | 236 | 43.1 | 105 | 19.2 | 56 | 10.2 | 22 | 4.0 | 5 |
| 62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 51 | 9.4 | 158 | 29.0 | 239 | 43.9 | 58 | 10.6 | 39 | 7.2 | 8 |
| 63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. | 75 | 13.7 | 207 | 37.8 | 151 | 27.6 | 62 | 11.3 | 53 | 9.7 | 5 |
| 64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. | 139 | 25.3 | 279 | 50.7 | 106 | 19.3 | 13 | 2.4 | 13 | 2.4 | 3 |
| 65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. | 156 | 28.4 | 231 | 42.0 | 94 | 17.1 | 36 | 6.5 | 33 | 6.0 | 3 |
| 66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. | 130 | 23.6 | 239 | 43.5 | 101 | 18.4 | 48 | 8.7 | 32 | 5.8 | 3 |
| 67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. | 140 | 25.5 | 275 | 50.1 | 101 | 18.4 | 16 | 2.9 | 17 | 3.1 | 4 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2002 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |