| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| GRANDVIEW R-II School district |
| What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl) |
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|---|---|---|
| SEC1 | Frequency | Percent |
| MALE | 201 | 50.50 |
| FEMALE | 197 | 49.50 |
| What grade are you in? | ||
|---|---|---|
| SEC2 | Frequency | Percent |
| 6TH | 53 | 13.28 |
| 7TH | 59 | 14.79 |
| 8TH | 59 | 14.79 |
| 9TH | 64 | 16.04 |
| 10TH | 71 | 17.79 |
| 11TH | 52 | 13.03 |
| 12TH | 41 | 10.28 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
|---|---|---|
| SEC3 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE | 380 | 96.20 |
| BLACK | 2 | 0.51 |
| ASIAN/ORIENTAL | 2 | 0.51 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 4 | 1.01 |
| HISPANIC | 2 | 0.51 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 5 | 1.27 |
| How far in school did your mother go? |
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|---|---|---|
| SEC4 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 4 | 1.00 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 33 | 8.27 |
| H.S. GRAD | 113 | 28.32 |
| POST SECONDARY | 86 | 21.55 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 89 | 22.31 |
| DON T KNOW | 74 | 18.55 |
| How far in school did your father go? |
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|---|---|---|
| SEC5 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 3 | 0.75 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 37 | 9.27 |
| H.S. GRAD | 111 | 27.82 |
| POST SECONDARY | 81 | 20.30 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 65 | 16.29 |
| DON T KNOW | 102 | 25.56 |
| How many days of school did you miss last month? |
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|---|---|---|
| SEC6 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 223 | 55.89 |
| 1 OR 2 DAYS | 121 | 30.33 |
| 3 OR 4 DAYS | 34 | 8.52 |
| 5 TO 10 DAYS | 15 | 3.76 |
| MORE THAN 10 DAYS | 6 | 1.50 |
| How many hours of television do you usually watch each day? |
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|---|---|---|
| SEC7 | Frequency | Percent |
| ONE HR. OR LESS | 131 | 32.75 |
| TWO HRS. | 120 | 30.00 |
| THREE HRS. | 75 | 18.75 |
| FOUR HRS. | 32 | 8.00 |
| FIVE HRS. | 21 | 5.25 |
| SIX + HRS. | 21 | 5.25 |
| What is the one thing that is likely to take the largest share of your time in the year after you leave high school? | ||
|---|---|---|
| SEC8 | Frequency | Percent |
| WORK FULL-TIME | 43 | 10.80 |
| TWO YEAR SCHOOL | 49 | 12.31 |
| FOUR YEAR SCHOOL | 206 | 51.76 |
| MILITARY | 22 | 5.53 |
| OTHER | 78 | 19.60 |
| Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school? |
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|---|---|---|
| SEC9 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 71 | 17.88 |
| A & B | 117 | 29.47 |
| B | 53 | 13.35 |
| B & C | 82 | 20.65 |
| C | 34 | 8.56 |
| C & D | 26 | 6.55 |
| D | 13 | 3.27 |
| BELOW D | 1 | 0.25 |
| How much time do you usually spend on homework each day? |
||
|---|---|---|
| SEC10 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE ASSIGNED | 48 | 12.00 |
| DON T DO IT | 35 | 8.75 |
| 1/2 HR. OR LESS | 135 | 33.75 |
| ONE HOUR | 130 | 32.50 |
| TWO HOURS | 33 | 8.25 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 19 | 4.75 |
| About how many hours per week do you usually work in a part-time job? Exclude summer vacation time. | ||
|---|---|---|
| SEC11 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 290 | 72.86 |
| UNDER 6 HRS. | 27 | 6.78 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 22 | 5.53 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 17 | 4.27 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 19 | 4.77 |
| 21 TO 25 HRS. | 8 | 2.01 |
| MORE THAN 25 | 15 | 3.77 |
| How would you describe the quality of education available to you in this school? |
||
|---|---|---|
| SEC12 | Frequency | Percent |
| EXCELLENT | 48 | 12.03 |
| GOOD | 171 | 42.86 |
| AVERAGE | 153 | 38.35 |
| BELOW AVERAGE | 16 | 4.01 |
| POOR | 11 | 2.76 |
| How many hours each week do you usually spend in extra-curricular activities associated with school? - excluding sports? | ||
|---|---|---|
| SEC13 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 198 | 49.75 |
| 1 TO 2 HRS. | 79 | 19.85 |
| 3 TO 5 HRS. | 28 | 7.04 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 41 | 10.30 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 35 | 8.79 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 11 | 2.76 |
| MORE THAN 20 | 6 | 1.51 |
| I use computers in school: Daily; Several times a week; Once a week; Once every two weeks; Infrequently; Not at all. | ||
|---|---|---|
| SEC14 | Frequency | Percent |
| Daily | 122 | 30.81 |
| Several Times/wk | 17 | 4.29 |
| Once a week | 14 | 3.54 |
| Once 2/wks | 9 | 2.27 |
| Infrequently | 77 | 19.44 |
| Not at all | 157 | 39.65 |
| Which of the following best describes the high school program you will complete? |
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|---|---|---|
| SEC15 | Frequency | Percent |
| College prep. | 223 | 57.77 |
| Voc./ tech. | 44 | 11.40 |
| General | 119 | 30.83 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school. |
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|---|---|---|
| SEC16A | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 23 | 5.96 |
| Rarely | 70 | 18.13 |
| Occasionally | 134 | 34.72 |
| Regularly | 159 | 41.19 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for high school. |
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|---|---|---|
| sec16b | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 72 | 18.65 |
| Rarely | 116 | 30.05 |
| Occasionally | 133 | 34.46 |
| Regularly | 65 | 16.84 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school. |
||
|---|---|---|
| SEC16C | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 46 | 11.92 |
| Rarely | 96 | 24.87 |
| Occasionally | 139 | 36.01 |
| Regularly | 105 | 27.20 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2005 |
| Tables Posted March 13, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| GRANDVIEW R-II 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. | 23 | 5.8 | 164 | 41.0 | 140 | 35.0 | 52 | 13.0 | 21 | 5.3 | 0 |
| 18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. | 20 | 5.0 | 128 | 32.2 | 128 | 32.2 | 88 | 22.1 | 34 | 8.5 | 2 |
| 19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. | 49 | 12.4 | 174 | 43.9 | 121 | 30.6 | 38 | 9.6 | 14 | 3.5 | 4 |
| 20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. | 62 | 15.7 | 158 | 39.9 | 110 | 27.8 | 50 | 12.6 | 16 | 4.0 | 4 |
| 21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. | 87 | 22.1 | 178 | 45.2 | 89 | 22.6 | 25 | 6.3 | 15 | 3.8 | 6 |
| 22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. | 73 | 18.3 | 176 | 44.1 | 100 | 25.1 | 35 | 8.8 | 15 | 3.8 | 1 |
| 23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. | 72 | 18.1 | 163 | 41.1 | 112 | 28.2 | 39 | 9.8 | 11 | 2.8 | 3 |
| 24 - My teachers make learning interesting. | 26 | 6.5 | 94 | 23.6 | 149 | 37.4 | 75 | 18.8 | 54 | 13.6 | 2 |
| 25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. | 78 | 19.7 | 188 | 47.5 | 104 | 26.3 | 16 | 4.0 | 10 | 2.5 | 4 |
| 26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. | 62 | 15.5 | 166 | 41.6 | 115 | 28.8 | 34 | 8.5 | 22 | 5.5 | 1 |
| 27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. | 96 | 24.2 | 176 | 44.3 | 84 | 21.2 | 29 | 7.3 | 12 | 3.0 | 3 |
| 28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. | 47 | 11.9 | 144 | 36.5 | 130 | 32.9 | 48 | 12.2 | 26 | 6.6 | 5 |
| 29 - I feel safe at school. | 109 | 27.7 | 137 | 34.8 | 93 | 23.6 | 32 | 8.1 | 23 | 5.8 | 6 |
| 30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. | 86 | 21.7 | 149 | 37.5 | 91 | 22.9 | 36 | 9.1 | 35 | 8.8 | 3 |
| 31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. | 81 | 20.7 | 153 | 39.0 | 90 | 23.0 | 43 | 11.0 | 25 | 6.4 | 8 |
| 32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. | 131 | 33.2 | 78 | 19.7 | 98 | 24.8 | 45 | 11.4 | 43 | 10.9 | 5 |
| 33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. | 54 | 13.7 | 122 | 31.0 | 142 | 36.0 | 47 | 11.9 | 29 | 7.4 | 6 |
| 34 - I learn about other cultures in school. | 51 | 12.8 | 148 | 37.1 | 125 | 31.3 | 48 | 12.0 | 27 | 6.8 | 1 |
| 35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. | 198 | 49.9 | 129 | 32.5 | 44 | 11.1 | 12 | 3.0 | 14 | 3.5 | 3 |
| 36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. | 66 | 16.5 | 225 | 56.4 | 85 | 21.3 | 15 | 3.8 | 8 | 2.0 | 1 |
| 37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. | 43 | 10.8 | 138 | 34.7 | 150 | 37.7 | 38 | 9.5 | 29 | 7.3 | 2 |
| 38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. | 84 | 21.2 | 184 | 46.3 | 91 | 22.9 | 25 | 6.3 | 13 | 3.3 | 3 |
| 39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 29 | 7.4 | 120 | 30.5 | 140 | 35.5 | 68 | 17.3 | 37 | 9.4 | 6 |
| 40 - Our classes are often interrupted. | 51 | 13.1 | 94 | 24.2 | 132 | 33.9 | 89 | 22.9 | 23 | 5.9 | 11 |
| 41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 26 | 6.6 | 103 | 26.0 | 222 | 56.1 | 28 | 7.1 | 17 | 4.3 | 4 |
| 42 - I have fun learning. | 42 | 10.5 | 78 | 19.5 | 128 | 32.0 | 66 | 16.5 | 86 | 21.5 | 0 |
| 43 - My teachers think I can learn. | 114 | 28.8 | 177 | 44.7 | 83 | 21.0 | 11 | 2.8 | 11 | 2.8 | 4 |
| 44 - The community is proud of this school. | 45 | 11.3 | 125 | 31.4 | 135 | 33.9 | 54 | 13.6 | 39 | 9.8 | 2 |
| 45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. | 53 | 13.3 | 123 | 30.9 | 129 | 32.4 | 55 | 13.8 | 38 | 9.5 | 2 |
| 46 - Students at my school are friendly. | 37 | 9.3 | 119 | 30.0 | 143 | 36.0 | 59 | 14.9 | 39 | 9.8 | 3 |
| 47 - This school is a good place to learn. | 63 | 16.0 | 142 | 36.0 | 133 | 33.8 | 34 | 8.6 | 22 | 5.6 | 6 |
| 48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. | 124 | 31.2 | 178 | 44.7 | 68 | 17.1 | 21 | 5.3 | 7 | 1.8 | 2 |
| 49 - My teachers are good teachers. | 97 | 24.3 | 158 | 39.5 | 107 | 26.8 | 27 | 6.8 | 11 | 2.8 | 0 |
| 50 - My school building is in good condition. | 114 | 28.6 | 155 | 38.8 | 83 | 20.8 | 34 | 8.5 | 13 | 3.3 | 1 |
| 51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. | 89 | 22.4 | 91 | 22.9 | 129 | 32.4 | 49 | 12.3 | 40 | 10.1 | 2 |
| 52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. | 80 | 20.1 | 157 | 39.3 | 86 | 21.6 | 44 | 11.0 | 32 | 8.0 | 1 |
| 53 - I like going to this school. | 117 | 29.3 | 131 | 32.8 | 82 | 20.5 | 34 | 8.5 | 36 | 9.0 | 0 |
| 54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. | 217 | 54.8 | 127 | 32.1 | 34 | 8.6 | 11 | 2.8 | 7 | 1.8 | 4 |
| 55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. | 73 | 18.3 | 153 | 38.3 | 125 | 31.3 | 28 | 7.0 | 21 | 5.3 | 0 |
| 56 - I would attend a different school if I could. | 57 | 14.4 | 42 | 10.6 | 87 | 22.0 | 69 | 17.5 | 140 | 35.4 | 5 |
| 57 - Teachers treat me with respect. | 70 | 17.7 | 154 | 38.9 | 121 | 30.6 | 25 | 6.3 | 26 | 6.6 | 4 |
| 58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. | 45 | 11.4 | 117 | 29.5 | 121 | 30.6 | 63 | 15.9 | 50 | 12.6 | 4 |
| 59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. | 119 | 29.8 | 183 | 45.9 | 74 | 18.5 | 16 | 4.0 | 7 | 1.8 | 1 |
| 60 - I am treated fairly at school. | 63 | 15.8 | 174 | 43.6 | 99 | 24.8 | 41 | 10.3 | 22 | 5.5 | 1 |
| 61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. | 112 | 28.1 | 156 | 39.2 | 65 | 16.3 | 30 | 7.5 | 35 | 8.8 | 2 |
| 62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 32 | 8.1 | 101 | 25.6 | 152 | 38.5 | 64 | 16.2 | 46 | 11.6 | 5 |
| 63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. | 71 | 17.8 | 109 | 27.3 | 116 | 29.1 | 47 | 11.8 | 56 | 14.0 | 1 |
| 64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. | 74 | 18.5 | 177 | 44.4 | 105 | 26.3 | 30 | 7.5 | 13 | 3.3 | 1 |
| 65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. | 93 | 23.3 | 143 | 35.8 | 79 | 19.8 | 35 | 8.8 | 50 | 12.5 | 0 |
| 66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. | 41 | 10.4 | 74 | 18.7 | 132 | 33.3 | 63 | 15.9 | 86 | 21.7 | 4 |
| 67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. | 122 | 30.5 | 149 | 37.3 | 85 | 21.3 | 27 | 6.8 | 17 | 4.3 | 0 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2005 |
| Tables Posted March 13, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |