| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| HICKORY CO. R-I School district |
| What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl) |
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| SEC1 | Frequency | Percent |
| MALE | 215 | 55.27 |
| FEMALE | 174 | 44.73 |
| What grade are you in? | ||
| SEC2 | Frequency | Percent |
| 6TH | 65 | 16.75 |
| 7TH | 60 | 15.46 |
| 8TH | 60 | 15.46 |
| 9TH | 62 | 15.98 |
| 10TH | 62 | 15.98 |
| 11TH | 45 | 11.60 |
| 12TH | 34 | 8.76 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| SEC3 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE | 340 | 87.86 |
| BLACK | 10 | 2.58 |
| ASIAN/ORIENTAL | 5 | 1.29 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 12 | 3.10 |
| HISPANIC | 6 | 1.55 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 14 | 3.62 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| How far in school did your mother go? |
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| SEC4 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 8 | 2.07 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 23 | 5.94 |
| H.S. GRAD | 132 | 34.11 |
| POST SECONDARY | 65 | 16.80 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 96 | 24.81 |
| DON T KNOW | 63 | 16.28 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| How far in school did your father go? |
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| SEC5 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 6 | 1.56 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 21 | 5.45 |
| H.S. GRAD | 153 | 39.74 |
| POST SECONDARY | 61 | 15.84 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 62 | 16.10 |
| DON T KNOW | 82 | 21.30 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| How many days of school did you miss last month? |
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| SEC6 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 159 | 41.19 |
| 1 OR 2 DAYS | 142 | 36.79 |
| 3 OR 4 DAYS | 60 | 15.54 |
| 5 TO 10 DAYS | 21 | 5.44 |
| MORE THAN 10 DAYS | 4 | 1.04 |
| 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 | 119 | 30.83 |
| TWO HRS. | 101 | 26.17 |
| THREE HRS. | 72 | 18.65 |
| FOUR HRS. | 44 | 11.40 |
| FIVE HRS. | 21 | 5.44 |
| SIX + HRS. | 29 | 7.51 |
| 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 | 49 | 12.66 |
| TWO YEAR SCHOOL | 73 | 18.86 |
| FOUR YEAR SCHOOL | 163 | 42.12 |
| MILITARY | 28 | 7.24 |
| OTHER | 74 | 19.12 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school? |
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| SEC9 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 95 | 24.55 |
| A & B | 108 | 27.91 |
| B | 35 | 9.04 |
| B & C | 70 | 18.09 |
| C | 33 | 8.53 |
| C & D | 30 | 7.75 |
| D | 8 | 2.07 |
| BELOW D | 8 | 2.07 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| How much time do you usually spend on homework each day? |
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| SEC10 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE ASSIGNED | 99 | 25.65 |
| DON T DO IT | 43 | 11.14 |
| 1/2 HR. OR LESS | 120 | 31.09 |
| ONE HOUR | 83 | 21.50 |
| TWO HOURS | 26 | 6.74 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 15 | 3.89 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| 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 | 207 | 53.49 |
| UNDER 6 HRS. | 45 | 11.63 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 41 | 10.59 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 29 | 7.49 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 31 | 8.01 |
| 21 TO 25 HRS. | 18 | 4.65 |
| MORE THAN 25 | 16 | 4.13 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| How would you describe the quality of education available to you in this school? |
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| SEC12 | Frequency | Percent |
| EXCELLENT | 101 | 26.17 |
| GOOD | 172 | 44.56 |
| AVERAGE | 85 | 22.02 |
| BELOW AVERAGE | 17 | 4.40 |
| POOR | 11 | 2.85 |
| 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 | 126 | 32.39 |
| 1 TO 2 HRS. | 64 | 16.45 |
| 3 TO 5 HRS. | 73 | 18.77 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 57 | 14.65 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 19 | 4.88 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 26 | 6.68 |
| MORE THAN 20 | 24 | 6.17 |
| 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 | 98 | 25.19 |
| Several Times/wk | 73 | 18.77 |
| Once a week | 77 | 19.79 |
| Once 2/wks | 34 | 8.74 |
| Infrequently | 77 | 19.79 |
| Not at all | 30 | 7.71 |
| Which of the following best describes the high school program you will complete? |
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| SEC15 | Frequency | Percent |
| College prep. | 165 | 43.42 |
| Voc./ tech. | 113 | 29.74 |
| General | 102 | 26.84 |
| Frequency Missing = 9 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school. |
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| SEC16A | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 36 | 9.30 |
| Rarely | 85 | 21.96 |
| Occasionally | 132 | 34.11 |
| Regularly | 134 | 34.63 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for high school. |
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| sec16b | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 61 | 15.84 |
| Rarely | 72 | 18.70 |
| Occasionally | 155 | 40.26 |
| Regularly | 97 | 25.19 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school. |
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| SEC16C | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 41 | 10.62 |
| Rarely | 69 | 17.88 |
| Occasionally | 127 | 32.90 |
| Regularly | 149 | 38.60 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Data Collected in Spring, 2004 |
| Tables Posted April 16, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| HICKORY 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. | 54 | 13.9 | 157 | 40.4 | 124 | 31.9 | 35 | 9.0 | 19 | 4.9 | 0 |
| 18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. | 52 | 13.4 | 157 | 40.4 | 106 | 27.2 | 49 | 12.6 | 25 | 6.4 | 0 |
| 19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. | 87 | 22.4 | 149 | 38.3 | 99 | 25.4 | 44 | 11.3 | 10 | 2.6 | 0 |
| 20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. | 88 | 22.7 | 168 | 43.4 | 91 | 23.5 | 25 | 6.5 | 15 | 3.9 | 2 |
| 21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. | 130 | 33.5 | 146 | 37.6 | 73 | 18.8 | 27 | 7.0 | 12 | 3.1 | 1 |
| 22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. | 109 | 28.0 | 144 | 37.0 | 88 | 22.6 | 27 | 6.9 | 21 | 5.4 | 0 |
| 23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. | 87 | 22.5 | 162 | 41.9 | 88 | 22.7 | 28 | 7.2 | 22 | 5.7 | 2 |
| 24 - My teachers make learning interesting. | 68 | 17.5 | 121 | 31.2 | 117 | 30.2 | 39 | 10.1 | 43 | 11.1 | 1 |
| 25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. | 104 | 26.9 | 180 | 46.5 | 84 | 21.7 | 10 | 2.6 | 9 | 2.3 | 2 |
| 26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. | 86 | 22.2 | 152 | 39.2 | 97 | 25.0 | 26 | 6.7 | 27 | 7.0 | 1 |
| 27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. | 131 | 33.9 | 161 | 41.7 | 56 | 14.5 | 19 | 4.9 | 19 | 4.9 | 3 |
| 28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. | 82 | 21.2 | 160 | 41.5 | 102 | 26.4 | 25 | 6.5 | 17 | 4.4 | 3 |
| 29 - I feel safe at school. | 126 | 32.6 | 155 | 40.1 | 67 | 17.3 | 18 | 4.7 | 21 | 5.4 | 2 |
| 30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. | 97 | 25.2 | 145 | 37.7 | 79 | 20.5 | 28 | 7.3 | 36 | 9.4 | 4 |
| 31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. | 97 | 25.1 | 155 | 40.1 | 80 | 20.7 | 27 | 7.0 | 28 | 7.2 | 2 |
| 32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. | 77 | 20.1 | 78 | 20.3 | 115 | 29.9 | 62 | 16.1 | 52 | 13.5 | 5 |
| 33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. | 83 | 21.5 | 126 | 32.6 | 108 | 28.0 | 29 | 7.5 | 40 | 10.4 | 3 |
| 34 - I learn about other cultures in school. | 65 | 16.9 | 128 | 33.3 | 107 | 27.9 | 48 | 12.5 | 36 | 9.4 | 5 |
| 35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. | 228 | 59.2 | 97 | 25.2 | 36 | 9.4 | 8 | 2.1 | 16 | 4.2 | 4 |
| 36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. | 146 | 37.9 | 158 | 41.0 | 49 | 12.7 | 18 | 4.7 | 14 | 3.6 | 4 |
| 37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. | 86 | 22.3 | 172 | 44.7 | 89 | 23.1 | 24 | 6.2 | 14 | 3.6 | 4 |
| 38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. | 118 | 30.6 | 175 | 45.3 | 55 | 14.2 | 20 | 5.2 | 18 | 4.7 | 3 |
| 39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 84 | 21.8 | 139 | 36.0 | 98 | 25.4 | 37 | 9.6 | 28 | 7.3 | 3 |
| 40 - Our classes are often interrupted. | 53 | 13.8 | 74 | 19.2 | 143 | 37.1 | 87 | 22.6 | 28 | 7.3 | 4 |
| 41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 79 | 20.5 | 178 | 46.2 | 95 | 24.7 | 16 | 4.2 | 17 | 4.4 | 4 |
| 42 - I have fun learning. | 72 | 18.7 | 107 | 27.7 | 105 | 27.2 | 49 | 12.7 | 53 | 13.7 | 3 |
| 43 - My teachers think I can learn. | 152 | 39.4 | 148 | 38.3 | 59 | 15.3 | 9 | 2.3 | 18 | 4.7 | 3 |
| 44 - The community is proud of this school. | 165 | 42.6 | 142 | 36.7 | 58 | 15.0 | 9 | 2.3 | 13 | 3.4 | 2 |
| 45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. | 101 | 26.2 | 144 | 37.3 | 84 | 21.8 | 25 | 6.5 | 32 | 8.3 | 3 |
| 46 - Students at my school are friendly. | 66 | 17.1 | 125 | 32.5 | 133 | 34.5 | 27 | 7.0 | 34 | 8.8 | 4 |
| 47 - This school is a good place to learn. | 118 | 30.9 | 151 | 39.5 | 73 | 19.1 | 21 | 5.5 | 19 | 5.0 | 7 |
| 48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. | 178 | 46.4 | 140 | 36.5 | 47 | 12.2 | 8 | 2.1 | 11 | 2.9 | 5 |
| 49 - My teachers are good teachers. | 136 | 35.1 | 141 | 36.4 | 81 | 20.9 | 11 | 2.8 | 18 | 4.7 | 2 |
| 50 - My school building is in good condition. | 117 | 30.3 | 173 | 44.8 | 66 | 17.1 | 18 | 4.7 | 12 | 3.1 | 3 |
| 51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. | 28 | 7.3 | 52 | 13.5 | 125 | 32.4 | 117 | 30.3 | 64 | 16.6 | 3 |
| 52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. | 134 | 34.7 | 160 | 41.5 | 60 | 15.5 | 20 | 5.2 | 12 | 3.1 | 3 |
| 53 - I like going to this school. | 127 | 33.0 | 105 | 27.3 | 84 | 21.8 | 26 | 6.8 | 43 | 11.2 | 4 |
| 54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. | 201 | 52.2 | 129 | 33.5 | 42 | 10.9 | 5 | 1.3 | 8 | 2.1 | 4 |
| 55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. | 126 | 32.6 | 147 | 38.1 | 86 | 22.3 | 11 | 2.8 | 16 | 4.1 | 3 |
| 56 - I would attend a different school if I could. | 62 | 16.1 | 47 | 12.2 | 79 | 20.6 | 74 | 19.3 | 122 | 31.8 | 5 |
| 57 - Teachers treat me with respect. | 98 | 25.5 | 164 | 42.6 | 79 | 20.5 | 22 | 5.7 | 22 | 5.7 | 4 |
| 58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. | 101 | 26.2 | 156 | 40.4 | 86 | 22.3 | 25 | 6.5 | 18 | 4.7 | 3 |
| 59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. | 122 | 31.5 | 170 | 43.9 | 72 | 18.6 | 12 | 3.1 | 11 | 2.8 | 2 |
| 60 - I am treated fairly at school. | 92 | 23.9 | 164 | 42.6 | 84 | 21.8 | 16 | 4.2 | 29 | 7.5 | 4 |
| 61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. | 109 | 28.4 | 159 | 41.4 | 68 | 17.7 | 32 | 8.3 | 16 | 4.2 | 5 |
| 62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 95 | 25.1 | 129 | 34.0 | 103 | 27.2 | 28 | 7.4 | 24 | 6.3 | 10 |
| 63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. | 112 | 28.9 | 155 | 39.9 | 66 | 17.0 | 25 | 6.4 | 30 | 7.7 | 1 |
| 64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. | 118 | 30.4 | 163 | 42.0 | 75 | 19.3 | 16 | 4.1 | 16 | 4.1 | 1 |
| 65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. | 140 | 36.2 | 126 | 32.6 | 63 | 16.3 | 28 | 7.2 | 30 | 7.8 | 2 |
| 66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. | 104 | 26.8 | 107 | 27.6 | 89 | 22.9 | 47 | 12.1 | 41 | 10.6 | 1 |
| 67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. | 146 | 38.0 | 142 | 37.0 | 60 | 15.6 | 22 | 5.7 | 14 | 3.6 | 5 |
| Data Collected in Spring, 2004 |
| Tables Posted April 16, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |