| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| ARCADIA VALLEY R-II School district |
| What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl) |
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| SEC1 | Frequency | Percent |
| MALE | 246 | 50.31 |
| FEMALE | 243 | 49.69 |
| What grade are you in? | ||
| SEC2 | Frequency | Percent |
| 6TH | 87 | 17.90 |
| 7TH | 83 | 17.08 |
| 8TH | 61 | 12.55 |
| 9TH | 82 | 16.87 |
| 10TH | 76 | 15.64 |
| 11TH | 59 | 12.14 |
| 12TH | 38 | 7.82 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| SEC3 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE | 434 | 89.12 |
| BLACK | 16 | 3.29 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 14 | 2.87 |
| HISPANIC | 12 | 2.46 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 11 | 2.26 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| How far in school did your mother go? |
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| SEC4 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 7 | 1.47 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 41 | 8.63 |
| H.S. GRAD | 135 | 28.42 |
| POST SECONDARY | 85 | 17.89 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 110 | 23.16 |
| DON T KNOW | 97 | 20.42 |
| Frequency Missing = 14 |
| How far in school did your father go? |
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| SEC5 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 9 | 1.89 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 48 | 10.11 |
| H.S. GRAD | 135 | 28.42 |
| POST SECONDARY | 74 | 15.58 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 74 | 15.58 |
| DON T KNOW | 135 | 28.42 |
| Frequency Missing = 14 |
| How many days of school did you miss last month? |
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| SEC6 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 214 | 44.12 |
| 1 OR 2 DAYS | 160 | 32.99 |
| 3 OR 4 DAYS | 65 | 13.40 |
| 5 TO 10 DAYS | 32 | 6.60 |
| MORE THAN 10 DAYS | 14 | 2.89 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| How many hours of television do you usually watch each day? |
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| SEC7 | Frequency | Percent |
| ONE HR. OR LESS | 135 | 27.84 |
| TWO HRS. | 105 | 21.65 |
| THREE HRS. | 104 | 21.44 |
| FOUR HRS. | 59 | 12.16 |
| FIVE HRS. | 28 | 5.77 |
| SIX + HRS. | 54 | 11.13 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| 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 | 9.09 |
| TWO YEAR SCHOOL | 61 | 12.60 |
| FOUR YEAR SCHOOL | 236 | 48.76 |
| MILITARY | 47 | 9.71 |
| OTHER | 96 | 19.83 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school? |
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| SEC9 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 131 | 26.84 |
| A & B | 139 | 28.48 |
| B | 45 | 9.22 |
| B & C | 91 | 18.65 |
| C | 26 | 5.33 |
| C & D | 44 | 9.02 |
| D | 4 | 0.82 |
| BELOW D | 8 | 1.64 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How much time do you usually spend on homework each day? |
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| SEC10 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE ASSIGNED | 72 | 14.81 |
| DON T DO IT | 71 | 14.61 |
| 1/2 HR. OR LESS | 135 | 27.78 |
| ONE HOUR | 143 | 29.42 |
| TWO HOURS | 42 | 8.64 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 23 | 4.73 |
| 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 | 311 | 64.12 |
| UNDER 6 HRS. | 68 | 14.02 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 28 | 5.77 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 23 | 4.74 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 17 | 3.51 |
| 21 TO 25 HRS. | 24 | 4.95 |
| MORE THAN 25 | 14 | 2.89 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| How would you describe the quality of education available to you in this school? |
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| SEC12 | Frequency | Percent |
| EXCELLENT | 113 | 23.40 |
| GOOD | 225 | 46.58 |
| AVERAGE | 108 | 22.36 |
| BELOW AVERAGE | 19 | 3.93 |
| POOR | 18 | 3.73 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| 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 | 229 | 46.83 |
| 1 TO 2 HRS. | 114 | 23.31 |
| 3 TO 5 HRS. | 70 | 14.31 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 38 | 7.77 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 21 | 4.29 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 10 | 2.04 |
| MORE THAN 20 | 7 | 1.43 |
| 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 | 41.36 |
| Several Times/wk | 104 | 21.40 |
| Once a week | 61 | 12.55 |
| Once 2/wks | 38 | 7.82 |
| Infrequently | 81 | 16.67 |
| Not at all | 1 | 0.21 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Which of the following best describes the high school program you will complete? |
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| SEC15 | Frequency | Percent |
| College prep. | 263 | 56.68 |
| Voc./ tech. | 104 | 22.41 |
| General | 97 | 20.91 |
| Frequency Missing = 25 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school. |
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| SEC16A | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 44 | 9.09 |
| Rarely | 124 | 25.62 |
| Occasionally | 178 | 36.78 |
| Regularly | 138 | 28.51 |
| 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 | 78 | 16.15 |
| Rarely | 122 | 25.26 |
| Occasionally | 176 | 36.44 |
| Regularly | 107 | 22.15 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school. |
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| SEC16C | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 58 | 12.16 |
| Rarely | 103 | 21.59 |
| Occasionally | 150 | 31.45 |
| Regularly | 166 | 34.80 |
| Frequency Missing = 12 |
| Data Collected in Spring, 2005 |
| Tables Posted May 19, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| ARCADIA VALLEY R-II 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. | 60 | 12.3 | 222 | 45.6 | 139 | 28.5 | 43 | 8.8 | 23 | 4.7 | 2 |
| 18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. | 63 | 13.0 | 192 | 39.5 | 137 | 28.2 | 64 | 13.2 | 30 | 6.2 | 3 |
| 19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. | 100 | 20.7 | 196 | 40.6 | 127 | 26.3 | 39 | 8.1 | 21 | 4.3 | 6 |
| 20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. | 93 | 19.2 | 209 | 43.2 | 130 | 26.9 | 32 | 6.6 | 20 | 4.1 | 5 |
| 21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. | 129 | 26.6 | 227 | 46.8 | 88 | 18.1 | 32 | 6.6 | 9 | 1.9 | 4 |
| 22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. | 129 | 26.5 | 194 | 39.8 | 109 | 22.4 | 33 | 6.8 | 22 | 4.5 | 2 |
| 23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. | 98 | 20.1 | 212 | 43.5 | 125 | 25.7 | 33 | 6.8 | 19 | 3.9 | 2 |
| 24 - My teachers make learning interesting. | 70 | 14.5 | 149 | 30.8 | 172 | 35.5 | 57 | 11.8 | 36 | 7.4 | 5 |
| 25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. | 122 | 25.1 | 232 | 47.6 | 97 | 19.9 | 23 | 4.7 | 13 | 2.7 | 2 |
| 26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. | 119 | 24.5 | 191 | 39.4 | 114 | 23.5 | 35 | 7.2 | 26 | 5.4 | 4 |
| 27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. | 183 | 37.7 | 200 | 41.2 | 69 | 14.2 | 18 | 3.7 | 15 | 3.1 | 4 |
| 28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. | 93 | 19.2 | 205 | 42.4 | 122 | 25.2 | 39 | 8.1 | 25 | 5.2 | 5 |
| 29 - I feel safe at school. | 156 | 32.2 | 164 | 33.8 | 89 | 18.4 | 29 | 6.0 | 47 | 9.7 | 4 |
| 30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. | 122 | 25.3 | 169 | 35.0 | 107 | 22.2 | 43 | 8.9 | 42 | 8.7 | 6 |
| 31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. | 122 | 25.1 | 156 | 32.1 | 130 | 26.7 | 38 | 7.8 | 40 | 8.2 | 3 |
| 32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. | 117 | 24.3 | 128 | 26.6 | 150 | 31.1 | 43 | 8.9 | 44 | 9.1 | 7 |
| 33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. | 91 | 18.8 | 167 | 34.4 | 149 | 30.7 | 32 | 6.6 | 46 | 9.5 | 4 |
| 34 - I learn about other cultures in school. | 73 | 15.1 | 200 | 41.2 | 134 | 27.6 | 51 | 10.5 | 27 | 5.6 | 4 |
| 35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. | 299 | 61.6 | 116 | 23.9 | 46 | 9.5 | 7 | 1.4 | 17 | 3.5 | 4 |
| 36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. | 172 | 35.5 | 193 | 39.9 | 91 | 18.8 | 15 | 3.1 | 13 | 2.7 | 5 |
| 37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. | 109 | 22.4 | 236 | 48.6 | 111 | 22.8 | 19 | 3.9 | 11 | 2.3 | 3 |
| 38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. | 138 | 28.5 | 208 | 42.9 | 100 | 20.6 | 20 | 4.1 | 19 | 3.9 | 4 |
| 39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 72 | 14.8 | 146 | 30.1 | 164 | 33.8 | 59 | 12.2 | 44 | 9.1 | 4 |
| 40 - Our classes are often interrupted. | 56 | 11.6 | 79 | 16.4 | 177 | 36.6 | 140 | 29.0 | 31 | 6.4 | 6 |
| 41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 87 | 18.1 | 173 | 36.0 | 179 | 37.2 | 25 | 5.2 | 17 | 3.5 | 8 |
| 42 - I have fun learning. | 67 | 13.8 | 155 | 32.0 | 143 | 29.5 | 53 | 11.0 | 66 | 13.6 | 5 |
| 43 - My teachers think I can learn. | 184 | 37.9 | 203 | 41.9 | 71 | 14.6 | 12 | 2.5 | 15 | 3.1 | 4 |
| 44 - The community is proud of this school. | 138 | 28.4 | 176 | 36.2 | 117 | 24.1 | 29 | 6.0 | 26 | 5.3 | 3 |
| 45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. | 140 | 28.9 | 168 | 34.7 | 109 | 22.5 | 29 | 6.0 | 38 | 7.9 | 5 |
| 46 - Students at my school are friendly. | 74 | 15.3 | 154 | 31.8 | 157 | 32.4 | 48 | 9.9 | 51 | 10.5 | 5 |
| 47 - This school is a good place to learn. | 126 | 26.3 | 186 | 38.8 | 116 | 24.2 | 23 | 4.8 | 29 | 6.0 | 9 |
| 48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. | 190 | 39.3 | 194 | 40.1 | 72 | 14.9 | 13 | 2.7 | 15 | 3.1 | 5 |
| 49 - My teachers are good teachers. | 149 | 30.8 | 197 | 40.7 | 98 | 20.2 | 17 | 3.5 | 23 | 4.8 | 5 |
| 50 - My school building is in good condition. | 140 | 28.7 | 207 | 42.5 | 95 | 19.5 | 31 | 6.4 | 14 | 2.9 | 2 |
| 51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. | 109 | 22.4 | 113 | 23.3 | 166 | 34.2 | 58 | 11.9 | 40 | 8.2 | 3 |
| 52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. | 183 | 37.6 | 176 | 36.1 | 82 | 16.8 | 25 | 5.1 | 21 | 4.3 | 2 |
| 53 - I like going to this school. | 125 | 25.7 | 153 | 31.5 | 118 | 24.3 | 30 | 6.2 | 60 | 12.3 | 3 |
| 54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. | 272 | 56.1 | 149 | 30.7 | 46 | 9.5 | 10 | 2.1 | 8 | 1.6 | 4 |
| 55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. | 112 | 23.1 | 183 | 37.7 | 127 | 26.2 | 26 | 5.4 | 37 | 7.6 | 4 |
| 56 - I would attend a different school if I could. | 79 | 16.3 | 70 | 14.4 | 137 | 28.2 | 101 | 20.8 | 98 | 20.2 | 4 |
| 57 - Teachers treat me with respect. | 145 | 30.0 | 165 | 34.2 | 116 | 24.0 | 35 | 7.2 | 22 | 4.6 | 6 |
| 58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. | 106 | 21.8 | 189 | 38.9 | 124 | 25.5 | 40 | 8.2 | 27 | 5.6 | 3 |
| 59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. | 163 | 33.5 | 217 | 44.6 | 78 | 16.0 | 16 | 3.3 | 13 | 2.7 | 2 |
| 60 - I am treated fairly at school. | 117 | 24.2 | 190 | ||||||||