| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| HILLSBORO R-III School district |
| What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl) |
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| SEC1 | Frequency | Percent |
| MALE | 608 | 50.08 |
| FEMALE | 606 | 49.92 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| What grade are you in? | ||
| SEC2 | Frequency | Percent |
| 6TH | 2 | 0.17 |
| 7TH | 124 | 10.26 |
| 8TH | 162 | 13.40 |
| 9TH | 267 | 22.08 |
| 10TH | 259 | 21.42 |
| 11TH | 199 | 16.46 |
| 12TH | 196 | 16.21 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| SEC3 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE | 1146 | 95.34 |
| BLACK | 2 | 0.17 |
| ASIAN/ORIENTAL | 6 | 0.50 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 9 | 0.75 |
| HISPANIC | 13 | 1.08 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 26 | 2.16 |
| Frequency Missing = 14 |
| How far in school did your mother go? |
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| SEC4 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 14 | 1.16 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 103 | 8.52 |
| H.S. GRAD | 342 | 28.29 |
| POST SECONDARY | 283 | 23.41 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 309 | 25.56 |
| DON T KNOW | 158 | 13.07 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| How far in school did your father go? |
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| SEC5 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 12 | 0.99 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 133 | 11.02 |
| H.S. GRAD | 352 | 29.16 |
| POST SECONDARY | 242 | 20.05 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 253 | 20.96 |
| DON T KNOW | 215 | 17.81 |
| Frequency Missing = 9 |
| How many days of school did you miss last month? |
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| SEC6 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 572 | 47.19 |
| 1 OR 2 DAYS | 420 | 34.65 |
| 3 OR 4 DAYS | 141 | 11.63 |
| 5 TO 10 DAYS | 55 | 4.54 |
| MORE THAN 10 DAYS | 24 | 1.98 |
| 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 | 502 | 41.49 |
| TWO HRS. | 306 | 25.29 |
| THREE HRS. | 220 | 18.18 |
| FOUR HRS. | 106 | 8.76 |
| FIVE HRS. | 30 | 2.48 |
| SIX + HRS. | 46 | 3.80 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| 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 | 161 | 13.35 |
| TWO YEAR SCHOOL | 316 | 26.20 |
| FOUR YEAR SCHOOL | 550 | 45.61 |
| MILITARY | 54 | 4.48 |
| OTHER | 125 | 10.36 |
| Frequency Missing = 10 |
| Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school? |
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| SEC9 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 266 | 22.00 |
| A & B | 332 | 27.46 |
| B | 139 | 11.50 |
| B & C | 236 | 19.52 |
| C | 96 | 7.94 |
| C & D | 94 | 7.78 |
| D | 26 | 2.15 |
| BELOW D | 20 | 1.65 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| How much time do you usually spend on homework each day? |
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| SEC10 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE ASSIGNED | 256 | 21.14 |
| DON T DO IT | 151 | 12.47 |
| 1/2 HR. OR LESS | 300 | 24.77 |
| ONE HOUR | 357 | 29.48 |
| TWO HOURS | 103 | 8.51 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 44 | 3.63 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| 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 | 664 | 54.88 |
| UNDER 6 HRS. | 77 | 6.36 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 75 | 6.20 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 74 | 6.12 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 110 | 9.09 |
| 21 TO 25 HRS. | 90 | 7.44 |
| MORE THAN 25 | 120 | 9.92 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| How would you describe the quality of education available to you in this school? |
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| SEC12 | Frequency | Percent |
| EXCELLENT | 198 | 16.31 |
| GOOD | 635 | 52.31 |
| AVERAGE | 316 | 26.03 |
| BELOW AVERAGE | 36 | 2.97 |
| POOR | 29 | 2.39 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| 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 | 581 | 48.02 |
| 1 TO 2 HRS. | 204 | 16.86 |
| 3 TO 5 HRS. | 124 | 10.25 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 101 | 8.35 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 120 | 9.92 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 50 | 4.13 |
| MORE THAN 20 | 30 | 2.48 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| 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 | 308 | 25.45 |
| Several Times/wk | 93 | 7.69 |
| Once a week | 69 | 5.70 |
| Once 2/wks | 69 | 5.70 |
| Infrequently | 496 | 40.99 |
| Not at all | 175 | 14.46 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| Which of the following best describes the high school program you will complete? |
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| SEC15 | Frequency | Percent |
| College prep. | 584 | 49.66 |
| Voc./ tech. | 211 | 17.94 |
| General | 381 | 32.40 |
| Frequency Missing = 40 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school. |
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| SEC16A | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 106 | 8.95 |
| Rarely | 250 | 21.11 |
| Occasionally | 445 | 37.58 |
| Regularly | 383 | 32.35 |
| Frequency Missing = 32 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for high school. |
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| sec16b | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 128 | 10.86 |
| Rarely | 316 | 26.80 |
| Occasionally | 467 | 39.61 |
| Regularly | 268 | 22.73 |
| Frequency Missing = 37 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school. |
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| SEC16C | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 106 | 8.99 |
| Rarely | 256 | 21.71 |
| Occasionally | 421 | 35.71 |
| Regularly | 396 | 33.59 |
| Frequency Missing = 37 |
| Data Collected in Spring, 2001 |
| Tables Posted April 14, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| HILLSBORO 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. | 82 | 6.8 | 482 | 39.9 | 442 | 36.6 | 160 | 13.2 | 43 | 3.6 | 7 |
| 18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. | 108 | 9.0 | 511 | 42.4 | 324 | 26.9 | 205 | 17.0 | 57 | 4.7 | 11 |
| 19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. | 127 | 10.5 | 522 | 43.3 | 362 | 30.0 | 155 | 12.9 | 39 | 3.2 | 11 |
| 20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. | 142 | 11.8 | 489 | 40.6 | 364 | 30.2 | 161 | 13.4 | 49 | 4.1 | 11 |
| 21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. | 203 | 17.0 | 607 | 50.8 | 280 | 23.5 | 81 | 6.8 | 23 | 1.9 | 22 |
| 22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. | 202 | 16.7 | 536 | 44.4 | 306 | 25.4 | 122 | 10.1 | 41 | 3.4 | 9 |
| 23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. | 166 | 13.7 | 526 | 43.5 | 307 | 25.4 | 162 | 13.4 | 48 | 4.0 | 7 |
| 24 - My teachers make learning interesting. | 93 | 7.7 | 321 | 26.6 | 483 | 40.1 | 212 | 17.6 | 96 | 8.0 | 11 |
| 25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. | 203 | 16.9 | 648 | 54.0 | 274 | 22.8 | 51 | 4.3 | 24 | 2.0 | 16 |
| 26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. | 192 | 16.0 | 562 | 46.7 | 342 | 28.4 | 75 | 6.2 | 32 | 2.7 | 13 |
| 27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. | 355 | 29.5 | 506 | 42.1 | 223 | 18.5 | 71 | 5.9 | 48 | 4.0 | 13 |
| 28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. | 110 | 9.1 | 423 | 35.0 | 438 | 36.3 | 165 | 13.7 | 72 | 6.0 | 8 |
| 29 - I feel safe at school. | 282 | 23.4 | 492 | 40.8 | 290 | 24.1 | 71 | 5.9 | 70 | 5.8 | 11 |
| 30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. | 184 | 15.2 | 483 | 40.0 | 341 | 28.3 | 121 | 10.0 | 78 | 6.5 | 9 |
| 31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. | 178 | 14.8 | 461 | 38.4 | 283 | 23.6 | 174 | 14.5 | 104 | 8.7 | 16 |
| 32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. | 284 | 23.6 | 368 | 30.6 | 391 | 32.6 | 113 | 9.4 | 45 | 3.7 | 15 |
| 33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. | 116 | 9.7 | 340 | 28.3 | 513 | 42.7 | 143 | 11.9 | 89 | 7.4 | 15 |
| 34 - I learn about other cultures in school. | 128 | 10.7 | 517 | 43.1 | 340 | 28.4 | 161 | 13.4 | 53 | 4.4 | 17 |
| 35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. | 494 | 40.9 | 478 | 39.6 | 178 | 14.7 | 32 | 2.7 | 25 | 2.1 | 9 |
| 36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. | 247 | 20.4 | 661 | 54.5 | 241 | 19.9 | 43 | 3.5 | 21 | 1.7 | 3 |
| 37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. | 147 | 12.2 | 575 | 47.6 | 341 | 28.3 | 98 | 8.1 | 46 | 3.8 | 9 |
| 38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. | 225 | 18.6 | 562 | 46.6 | 316 | 26.2 | 65 | 5.4 | 39 | 3.2 | 9 |
| 39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 78 | 6.5 | 361 | 29.9 | 490 | 40.6 | 175 | 14.5 | 102 | 8.5 | 10 |
| 40 - Our classes are often interrupted. | 116 | 9.6 | 285 | 23.7 | 442 | 36.7 | 313 | 26.0 | 47 | 3.9 | 13 |
| 41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 103 | 8.6 | 430 | 36.1 | 564 | 47.4 | 62 | 5.2 | 32 | 2.7 | 25 |
| 42 - I have fun learning. | 111 | 9.2 | 357 | 29.5 | 418 | 34.5 | 176 | 14.5 | 150 | 12.4 | 4 |
| 43 - My teachers think I can learn. | 314 | 26.0 | 600 | 49.6 | 224 | 18.5 | 43 | 3.6 | 29 | 2.4 | 6 |
| 44 - The community is proud of this school. | 240 | 19.9 | 560 | 46.3 | 320 | 26.5 | 51 | 4.2 | 38 | 3.1 | 7 |
| 45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. | 320 | 26.4 | 524 | 43.3 | 265 | 21.9 | 66 | 5.5 | 35 | 2.9 | 6 |
| 46 - Students at my school are friendly. | 120 | 9.9 | 439 | 36.4 | 421 | 34.9 | 131 | 10.9 | 96 | 8.0 | 9 |
| 47 - This school is a good place to learn. | 174 | 14.5 | 592 | 49.3 | 338 | 28.1 | 58 | 4.8 | 39 | 3.2 | 15 |
| 48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. | 366 | 30.4 | 606 | 50.4 | 179 | 14.9 | 40 | 3.3 | 12 | 1.0 | 13 |
| 49 - My teachers are good teachers. | 221 | 18.2 | 554 | 45.7 | 339 | 27.9 | 62 | 5.1 | 37 | 3.1 | 3 |
| 50 - My school building is in good condition. | 550 | 45.5 | 335 | 27.7 | 175 | 14.5 | 87 | 7.2 | 61 | 5.0 | 8 |
| 51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. | 301 | 24.9 | 371 | 30.7 | 364 | 30.2 | 120 | 9.9 | 51 | 4.2 | 9 |
| 52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. | 354 | 29.2 | 522 | 43.0 | 197 | 16.2 | 88 | 7.3 | 52 | 4.3 | 3 |
| 53 - I like going to this school. | 240 | 19.8 | 470 | 38.7 | 293 | 24.1 | 110 | 9.1 | 102 | 8.4 | 1 |
| 54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. | 593 | 48.9 | 468 | 38.6 | 127 | 10.5 | 12 | 1.0 | 12 | 1.0 | 4 |
| 55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. | 216 | 17.9 | 520 | 43.0 | 349 | 28.9 | 82 | 6.8 | 41 | 3.4 | 8 |
| 56 - I would attend a different school if I could. | 148 | 12.3 | 143 | 11.8 | 288 | 23.9 | 306 | 25.4 | 322 | 26.7 | 9 |
| 57 - Teachers treat me with respect. | 181 | 15.0 | 474 | 39.3 | 386 | 32.0 | 85 | 7.1 | 79 | 6.6 | 11 |
| 58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. | 190 | 15.8 | 430 | 35.7 | 362 | 30.1 | 155 | 12.9 | 66 | 5.5 | 13 |
| 59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. | 262 | 21.7 | 609 | 50.5 | 275 | 22.8 | 38 | 3.2 | 22 | 1.8 | 10 |
| 60 - I am treated fairly at school. | 170 | 14.1 | 548 | 45.5 | 323 | 26.8 | 106 | 8.8 | 57 | 4.7 | 12 |
| 61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. | 208 | 17.2 | 522 | 43.3 | 241 | 20.0 | 150 | 12.4 | 85 | 7.0 | 10 |
| 62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 81 | 6.8 | 306 | 25.6 | 603 | 50.4 | 130 | 10.9 | 77 | 6.4 | 19 |
| 63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. | 122 | 10.1 | 364 | 30.1 | 348 | 28.8 | 193 | 16.0 | 183 | 15.1 | 6 |
| 64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. | 298 | 24.8 | 578 | 48.2 | 243 | 20.3 | 56 | 4.7 | 25 | 2.1 | 16 |
| 65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. | 291 | 24.1 | 436 | 36.2 | 280 | 23.2 | 101 | 8.4 | 98 | 8.1 | 10 |
| 66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. | 213 | 17.6 | 412 | 34.1 | 338 | 28.0 | 149 | 12.3 | 97 | 8.0 | 7 |
| 67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. | 287 | 23.7 | 533 | 44.1 | 284 | 23.5 | 68 | 5.6 | 37 | 3.1 | 7 |
| Data Collected in Spring, 2001 |
| Tables Posted April 14, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |