| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| MOUNTAIN VIEW-BIRCH TREE R-III School district |
| What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl) |
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| SEC1 | Frequency | Percent |
| MALE | 187 | 51.52 |
| FEMALE | 176 | 48.48 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| What grade are you in? | ||
| SEC2 | Frequency | Percent |
| 7TH | 106 | 29.20 |
| 8TH | 87 | 23.97 |
| 9TH | 63 | 17.36 |
| 10TH | 52 | 14.33 |
| 11TH | 34 | 9.37 |
| 12TH | 21 | 5.79 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| SEC3 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE | 326 | 89.81 |
| BLACK | 2 | 0.55 |
| ASIAN/ORIENTAL | 1 | 0.28 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 8 | 2.20 |
| HISPANIC | 6 | 1.65 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 20 | 5.51 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| How far in school did your mother go? |
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| SEC4 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 9 | 2.49 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 29 | 8.01 |
| H.S. GRAD | 104 | 28.73 |
| POST SECONDARY | 68 | 18.78 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 84 | 23.20 |
| DON T KNOW | 68 | 18.78 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| How far in school did your father go? |
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| SEC5 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 17 | 4.68 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 38 | 10.47 |
| H.S. GRAD | 122 | 33.61 |
| POST SECONDARY | 40 | 11.02 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 49 | 13.50 |
| DON T KNOW | 97 | 26.72 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| How many days of school did you miss last month? |
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| SEC6 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 139 | 38.08 |
| 1 OR 2 DAYS | 131 | 35.89 |
| 3 OR 4 DAYS | 63 | 17.26 |
| 5 TO 10 DAYS | 20 | 5.48 |
| MORE THAN 10 DAYS | 12 | 3.29 |
| How many hours of television do you usually watch each day? |
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| SEC7 | Frequency | Percent |
| ONE HR. OR LESS | 121 | 33.43 |
| TWO HRS. | 85 | 23.48 |
| THREE HRS. | 58 | 16.02 |
| FOUR HRS. | 43 | 11.88 |
| FIVE HRS. | 13 | 3.59 |
| SIX + HRS. | 42 | 11.60 |
| 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 | 64 | 17.73 |
| TWO YEAR SCHOOL | 44 | 12.19 |
| FOUR YEAR SCHOOL | 172 | 47.65 |
| MILITARY | 33 | 9.14 |
| OTHER | 48 | 13.30 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school? |
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| SEC9 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 81 | 22.44 |
| A & B | 88 | 24.38 |
| B | 37 | 10.25 |
| B & C | 61 | 16.90 |
| C | 31 | 8.59 |
| C & D | 38 | 10.53 |
| D | 13 | 3.60 |
| BELOW D | 12 | 3.32 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| How much time do you usually spend on homework each day? |
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| SEC10 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE ASSIGNED | 87 | 23.90 |
| DON T DO IT | 51 | 14.01 |
| 1/2 HR. OR LESS | 112 | 30.77 |
| ONE HOUR | 82 | 22.53 |
| TWO HOURS | 24 | 6.59 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 8 | 2.20 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| 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 | 217 | 59.78 |
| UNDER 6 HRS. | 49 | 13.50 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 38 | 10.47 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 18 | 4.96 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 9 | 2.48 |
| 21 TO 25 HRS. | 11 | 3.03 |
| MORE THAN 25 | 21 | 5.79 |
| 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 | 30 | 8.29 |
| GOOD | 131 | 36.19 |
| AVERAGE | 133 | 36.74 |
| BELOW AVERAGE | 33 | 9.12 |
| POOR | 35 | 9.67 |
| 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 | 180 | 49.72 |
| 1 TO 2 HRS. | 64 | 17.68 |
| 3 TO 5 HRS. | 32 | 8.84 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 44 | 12.15 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 24 | 6.63 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 9 | 2.49 |
| MORE THAN 20 | 9 | 2.49 |
| 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 | 171 | 47.11 |
| Several Times/wk | 39 | 10.74 |
| Once a week | 33 | 9.09 |
| Once 2/wks | 24 | 6.61 |
| Infrequently | 75 | 20.66 |
| Not at all | 21 | 5.79 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Which of the following best describes the high school program you will complete? |
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| SEC15 | Frequency | Percent |
| College prep. | 157 | 45.24 |
| Voc./ tech. | 94 | 27.09 |
| General | 96 | 27.67 |
| Frequency Missing = 18 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school. |
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| SEC16A | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 37 | 10.57 |
| Rarely | 77 | 22.00 |
| Occasionally | 115 | 32.86 |
| Regularly | 121 | 34.57 |
| Frequency Missing = 15 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for high school. |
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| sec16b | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 53 | 15.10 |
| Rarely | 101 | 28.77 |
| Occasionally | 112 | 31.91 |
| Regularly | 85 | 24.22 |
| Frequency Missing = 14 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school. |
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| SEC16C | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 41 | 11.68 |
| Rarely | 73 | 20.80 |
| Occasionally | 112 | 31.91 |
| Regularly | 125 | 35.61 |
| Frequency Missing = 14 |
| Data Collected in Spring, 2005 |
| Tables Posted September 28, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| MOUNTAIN VIEW-BIRCH TREE R-III 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. | 30 | 8.3 | 144 | 39.8 | 130 | 35.9 | 37 | 10.2 | 21 | 5.8 | 3 |
| 18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. | 28 | 7.7 | 94 | 25.8 | 130 | 35.7 | 73 | 20.1 | 39 | 10.7 | 1 |
| 19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. | 56 | 15.5 | 137 | 37.8 | 114 | 31.5 | 38 | 10.5 | 17 | 4.7 | 3 |
| 20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. | 44 | 12.1 | 145 | 39.9 | 112 | 30.9 | 37 | 10.2 | 25 | 6.9 | 2 |
| 21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. | 69 | 19.2 | 161 | 44.7 | 85 | 23.6 | 23 | 6.4 | 22 | 6.1 | 5 |
| 22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. | 74 | 20.5 | 127 | 35.2 | 100 | 27.7 | 44 | 12.2 | 16 | 4.4 | 4 |
| 23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. | 42 | 11.5 | 144 | 39.6 | 95 | 26.1 | 58 | 15.9 | 25 | 6.9 | 1 |
| 24 - My teachers make learning interesting. | 22 | 6.1 | 95 | 26.3 | 134 | 37.1 | 58 | 16.1 | 52 | 14.4 | 4 |
| 25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. | 59 | 16.3 | 162 | 44.6 | 92 | 25.3 | 27 | 7.4 | 23 | 6.3 | 2 |
| 26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. | 56 | 15.5 | 141 | 39.0 | 103 | 28.5 | 33 | 9.1 | 29 | 8.0 | 3 |
| 27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. | 84 | 23.4 | 150 | 41.8 | 81 | 22.6 | 18 | 5.0 | 26 | 7.2 | 6 |
| 28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. | 37 | 10.3 | 109 | 30.4 | 130 | 36.2 | 50 | 13.9 | 33 | 9.2 | 6 |
| 29 - I feel safe at school. | 74 | 20.6 | 113 | 31.4 | 100 | 27.8 | 25 | 6.9 | 48 | 13.3 | 5 |
| 30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. | 47 | 13.0 | 107 | 29.6 | 105 | 29.1 | 42 | 11.6 | 60 | 16.6 | 4 |
| 31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. | 68 | 19.1 | 113 | 31.7 | 89 | 25.0 | 50 | 14.0 | 36 | 10.1 | 9 |
| 32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. | 102 | 28.3 | 84 | 23.3 | 128 | 35.5 | 23 | 6.4 | 24 | 6.6 | 4 |
| 33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. | 41 | 11.5 | 110 | 30.7 | 135 | 37.7 | 36 | 10.1 | 36 | 10.1 | 7 |
| 34 - I learn about other cultures in school. | 34 | 9.4 | 127 | 35.2 | 116 | 32.1 | 48 | 13.3 | 36 | 10.0 | 4 |
| 35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. | 187 | 51.8 | 104 | 28.8 | 45 | 12.5 | 11 | 3.0 | 14 | 3.9 | 4 |
| 36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. | 73 | 20.3 | 156 | 43.5 | 93 | 25.9 | 17 | 4.7 | 20 | 5.6 | 6 |
| 37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. | 54 | 15.1 | 152 | 42.5 | 96 | 26.8 | 33 | 9.2 | 23 | 6.4 | 7 |
| 38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. | 56 | 15.6 | 145 | 40.5 | 101 | 28.2 | 31 | 8.7 | 25 | 7.0 | 7 |
| 39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 33 | 9.3 | 85 | 23.9 | 136 | 38.3 | 52 | 14.6 | 49 | 13.8 | 10 |
| 40 - Our classes are often interrupted. | 57 | 16.1 | 81 | 22.8 | 131 | 36.9 | 64 | 18.0 | 22 | 6.2 | 10 |
| 41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 42 | 12.0 | 119 | 34.1 | 151 | 43.3 | 22 | 6.3 | 15 | 4.3 | 16 |
| 42 - I have fun learning. | 29 | 8.1 | 88 | 24.6 | 120 | 33.5 | 52 | 14.5 | 69 | 19.3 | 7 |
| 43 - My teachers think I can learn. | 91 | 25.3 | 159 | 44.3 | 79 | 22.0 | 9 | 2.5 | 21 | 5.8 | 6 |
| 44 - The community is proud of this school. | 33 | 9.2 | 91 | 25.4 | 148 | 41.3 | 45 | 12.6 | 41 | 11.5 | 7 |
| 45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. | 67 | 18.6 | 142 | 39.3 | 102 | 28.3 | 26 | 7.2 | 24 | 6.6 | 4 |
| 46 - Students at my school are friendly. | 25 | 7.0 | 87 | 24.5 | 142 | 40.0 | 52 | 14.6 | 49 | 13.8 | 10 |
| 47 - This school is a good place to learn. | 43 | 12.0 | 111 | 30.9 | 129 | 35.9 | 32 | 8.9 | 44 | 12.3 | 6 |
| 48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. | 72 | 20.1 | 170 | 47.5 | 77 | 21.5 | 16 | 4.5 | 23 | 6.4 | 7 |
| 49 - My teachers are good teachers. | 74 | 20.7 | 130 | 36.4 | 110 | 30.8 | 18 | 5.0 | 25 | 7.0 | 8 |
| 50 - My school building is in good condition. | 44 | 12.3 | 146 | 40.9 | 99 | 27.7 | 33 | 9.2 | 35 | 9.8 | 8 |
| 51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. | 89 | 25.1 | 90 | 25.4 | 118 | 33.3 | 32 | 9.0 | 25 | 7.1 | 11 |
| 52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. | 68 | 19.0 | 124 | 34.6 | 89 | 24.9 | 46 | 12.8 | 31 | 8.7 | 7 |
| 53 - I like going to this school. | 47 | 13.1 | 102 | 28.5 | 98 | 27.4 | 31 | 8.7 | 80 | 22.3 | 7 |
| 54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. | 162 | 45.3 | 116 | 32.4 | 54 | 15.1 | 10 | 2.8 | 16 | 4.5 | 7 |
| 55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. | 51 | 14.3 | 119 | 33.3 | 122 | 34.2 | 27 | 7.6 | 38 | 10.6 | 8 |
| 56 - I would attend a different school if I could. | 72 | 20.3 | 53 | 14.9 | 104 | 29.3 | 67 | 18.9 | 59 | 16.6 | 10 |
| 57 - Teachers treat me with respect. | 57 | 16.0 | 120 | 33.7 | 120 | 33.7 | 25 | 7.0 | 34 | 9.6 | 9 |
| 58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. | 43 | 12.1 | 106 | 29.9 | 119 | 33.5 | 48 | 13.5 | 39 | 11.0 | 10 |
| 59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. | 91 | 25.7 | 142 | 40.1 | 92 | 26.0 | 14 | 4.0 | 15 | 4.2 | 11 |
| 60 - I am treated fairly at school. | |||||||||||