| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| DUNKLIN R-V School district |
| What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl) |
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|---|---|---|
| SEC1 | Frequency | Percent |
| MALE | 240 | 50.96 |
| FEMALE | 231 | 49.04 |
| What grade are you in? | ||
|---|---|---|
| SEC2 | Frequency | Percent |
| 7TH | 76 | 16.24 |
| 8TH | 83 | 17.74 |
| 9TH | 74 | 15.81 |
| 10TH | 97 | 20.73 |
| 11TH | 77 | 16.45 |
| 12TH | 61 | 13.03 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
|---|---|---|
| SEC3 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE | 426 | 91.42 |
| BLACK | 14 | 3.00 |
| ASIAN/ORIENTAL | 5 | 1.07 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 5 | 1.07 |
| HISPANIC | 7 | 1.50 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 9 | 1.93 |
| How far in school did your mother go? |
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|---|---|---|
| SEC4 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 5 | 1.07 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 33 | 7.07 |
| H.S. GRAD | 128 | 27.41 |
| POST SECONDARY | 97 | 20.77 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 113 | 24.20 |
| DON T KNOW | 91 | 19.49 |
| How far in school did your father go? |
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|---|---|---|
| SEC5 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 7 | 1.50 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 48 | 10.26 |
| H.S. GRAD | 119 | 25.43 |
| POST SECONDARY | 75 | 16.03 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 104 | 22.22 |
| DON T KNOW | 115 | 24.57 |
| How many days of school did you miss last month? |
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|---|---|---|
| SEC6 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 237 | 50.43 |
| 1 OR 2 DAYS | 149 | 31.70 |
| 3 OR 4 DAYS | 50 | 10.64 |
| 5 TO 10 DAYS | 24 | 5.11 |
| MORE THAN 10 DAYS | 10 | 2.13 |
| How many hours of television do you usually watch each day? |
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|---|---|---|
| SEC7 | Frequency | Percent |
| ONE HR. OR LESS | 160 | 34.19 |
| TWO HRS. | 127 | 27.14 |
| THREE HRS. | 79 | 16.88 |
| FOUR HRS. | 49 | 10.47 |
| FIVE HRS. | 20 | 4.27 |
| SIX + HRS. | 33 | 7.05 |
| 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 | 9.31 |
| TWO YEAR SCHOOL | 87 | 18.83 |
| FOUR YEAR SCHOOL | 233 | 50.43 |
| MILITARY | 29 | 6.28 |
| OTHER | 70 | 15.15 |
| Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school? |
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|---|---|---|
| SEC9 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 93 | 20.00 |
| A & B | 149 | 32.04 |
| B | 55 | 11.83 |
| B & C | 88 | 18.92 |
| C | 33 | 7.10 |
| C & D | 28 | 6.02 |
| D | 8 | 1.72 |
| BELOW D | 11 | 2.37 |
| How much time do you usually spend on homework each day? |
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|---|---|---|
| SEC10 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE ASSIGNED | 36 | 7.76 |
| DON T DO IT | 42 | 9.05 |
| 1/2 HR. OR LESS | 154 | 33.19 |
| ONE HOUR | 157 | 33.84 |
| TWO HOURS | 57 | 12.28 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 18 | 3.88 |
| About how many hours per week do you usually work in a part-time job? Exclude summer vacation time. | ||
|---|---|---|
| SEC11 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 335 | 71.58 |
| UNDER 6 HRS. | 29 | 6.20 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 20 | 4.27 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 22 | 4.70 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 24 | 5.13 |
| 21 TO 25 HRS. | 21 | 4.49 |
| MORE THAN 25 | 17 | 3.63 |
| How would you describe the quality of education available to you in this school? |
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|---|---|---|
| SEC12 | Frequency | Percent |
| EXCELLENT | 29 | 6.21 |
| GOOD | 183 | 39.19 |
| AVERAGE | 193 | 41.33 |
| BELOW AVERAGE | 33 | 7.07 |
| POOR | 29 | 6.21 |
| How many hours each week do you usually spend in extra-curricular activities associated with school? - excluding sports? | ||
|---|---|---|
| SEC13 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 162 | 34.69 |
| 1 TO 2 HRS. | 79 | 16.92 |
| 3 TO 5 HRS. | 63 | 13.49 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 60 | 12.85 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 57 | 12.21 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 31 | 6.64 |
| MORE THAN 20 | 15 | 3.21 |
| 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 | 116 | 24.79 |
| Several Times/wk | 25 | 5.34 |
| Once a week | 41 | 8.76 |
| Once 2/wks | 29 | 6.20 |
| Infrequently | 183 | 39.10 |
| Not at all | 74 | 15.81 |
| Which of the following best describes the high school program you will complete? |
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|---|---|---|
| SEC15 | Frequency | Percent |
| College prep. | 244 | 54.46 |
| Voc./ tech. | 79 | 17.63 |
| General | 125 | 27.90 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school. |
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|---|---|---|
| SEC16A | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 42 | 9.21 |
| Rarely | 110 | 24.12 |
| Occasionally | 145 | 31.80 |
| Regularly | 159 | 34.87 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for high school. |
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|---|---|---|
| sec16b | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 81 | 17.84 |
| Rarely | 125 | 27.53 |
| Occasionally | 160 | 35.24 |
| Regularly | 88 | 19.38 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school. |
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|---|---|---|
| SEC16C | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 46 | 10.15 |
| Rarely | 91 | 20.09 |
| Occasionally | 162 | 35.76 |
| Regularly | 154 | 34.00 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2005 |
| Tables Posted March 13, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| DUNKLIN R-V 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 | 6.4 | 187 | 39.9 | 169 | 36.0 | 60 | 12.8 | 23 | 4.9 | 2 |
| 18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. | 23 | 4.9 | 161 | 34.4 | 142 | 30.3 | 93 | 19.9 | 49 | 10.5 | 3 |
| 19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. | 77 | 16.4 | 215 | 45.8 | 122 | 26.0 | 38 | 8.1 | 17 | 3.6 | 2 |
| 20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. | 79 | 17.0 | 191 | 41.1 | 108 | 23.2 | 64 | 13.8 | 23 | 4.9 | 6 |
| 21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. | 120 | 25.6 | 208 | 44.4 | 103 | 22.0 | 24 | 5.1 | 13 | 2.8 | 3 |
| 22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. | 84 | 17.9 | 201 | 42.9 | 128 | 27.3 | 38 | 8.1 | 18 | 3.8 | 2 |
| 23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. | 60 | 12.8 | 169 | 36.0 | 134 | 28.6 | 77 | 16.4 | 29 | 6.2 | 2 |
| 24 - My teachers make learning interesting. | 29 | 6.2 | 132 | 28.1 | 178 | 37.9 | 92 | 19.6 | 39 | 8.3 | 1 |
| 25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. | 73 | 15.6 | 221 | 47.2 | 123 | 26.3 | 33 | 7.1 | 18 | 3.8 | 3 |
| 26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. | 60 | 12.8 | 195 | 41.8 | 146 | 31.3 | 49 | 10.5 | 17 | 3.6 | 4 |
| 27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. | 133 | 28.6 | 195 | 41.9 | 96 | 20.6 | 24 | 5.2 | 17 | 3.7 | 6 |
| 28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. | 57 | 12.3 | 166 | 35.7 | 158 | 34.0 | 62 | 13.3 | 22 | 4.7 | 6 |
| 29 - I feel safe at school. | 104 | 22.4 | 172 | 37.0 | 108 | 23.2 | 47 | 10.1 | 34 | 7.3 | 6 |
| 30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. | 94 | 20.2 | 157 | 33.8 | 133 | 28.6 | 38 | 8.2 | 43 | 9.2 | 6 |
| 31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. | 75 | 16.2 | 183 | 39.4 | 102 | 22.0 | 61 | 13.1 | 43 | 9.3 | 7 |
| 32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. | 98 | 20.9 | 120 | 25.6 | 145 | 31.0 | 54 | 11.5 | 51 | 10.9 | 3 |
| 33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. | 60 | 13.1 | 142 | 30.9 | 169 | 36.8 | 61 | 13.3 | 27 | 5.9 | 12 |
| 34 - I learn about other cultures in school. | 73 | 15.8 | 190 | 41.0 | 128 | 27.6 | 50 | 10.8 | 22 | 4.8 | 8 |
| 35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. | 214 | 45.9 | 164 | 35.2 | 62 | 13.3 | 11 | 2.4 | 15 | 3.2 | 5 |
| 36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. | 100 | 21.4 | 233 | 49.9 | 102 | 21.8 | 19 | 4.1 | 13 | 2.8 | 4 |
| 37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. | 59 | 12.7 | 189 | 40.6 | 148 | 31.8 | 38 | 8.2 | 31 | 6.7 | 6 |
| 38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. | 97 | 20.8 | 210 | 45.1 | 113 | 24.2 | 27 | 5.8 | 19 | 4.1 | 5 |
| 39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 32 | 6.9 | 147 | 31.5 | 165 | 35.4 | 73 | 15.7 | 49 | 10.5 | 5 |
| 40 - Our classes are often interrupted. | 57 | 12.4 | 111 | 24.2 | 166 | 36.2 | 99 | 21.6 | 26 | 5.7 | 12 |
| 41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 29 | 6.4 | 123 | 27.2 | 234 | 51.7 | 39 | 8.6 | 28 | 6.2 | 18 |
| 42 - I have fun learning. | 43 | 9.2 | 129 | 27.6 | 138 | 29.5 | 80 | 17.1 | 78 | 16.7 | 3 |
| 43 - My teachers think I can learn. | 125 | 27.0 | 229 | 49.5 | 79 | 17.1 | 18 | 3.9 | 12 | 2.6 | 8 |
| 44 - The community is proud of this school. | 85 | 18.2 | 159 | 34.0 | 149 | 31.9 | 36 | 7.7 | 38 | 8.1 | 4 |
| 45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. | 54 | 11.6 | 124 | 26.7 | 140 | 30.1 | 71 | 15.3 | 76 | 16.3 | 6 |
| 46 - Students at my school are friendly. | 51 | 11.0 | 162 | 35.1 | 158 | 34.2 | 46 | 10.0 | 45 | 9.7 | 9 |
| 47 - This school is a good place to learn. | 46 | 9.9 | 173 | 37.2 | 169 | 36.3 | 48 | 10.3 | 29 | 6.2 | 6 |
| 48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. | 127 | 27.3 | 204 | 43.9 | 86 | 18.5 | 35 | 7.5 | 13 | 2.8 | 6 |
| 49 - My teachers are good teachers. | 112 | 24.0 | 183 | 39.3 | 127 | 27.3 | 25 | 5.4 | 19 | 4.1 | 5 |
| 50 - My school building is in good condition. | 44 | 9.5 | 164 | 35.3 | 146 | 31.5 | 68 | 14.7 | 42 | 9.1 | 7 |
| 51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. | 116 | 25.1 | 128 | 27.7 | 137 | 29.7 | 45 | 9.7 | 36 | 7.8 | 9 |
| 52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. | 86 | 18.7 | 164 | 35.7 | 122 | 26.6 | 54 | 11.8 | 33 | 7.2 | 12 |
| 53 - I like going to this school. | 98 | 21.2 | 157 | 33.9 | 110 | 23.8 | 38 | 8.2 | 60 | 13.0 | 8 |
| 54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. | 240 | 51.8 | 155 | 33.5 | 44 | 9.5 | 12 | 2.6 | 12 | 2.6 | 8 |
| 55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. | 72 | 15.6 | 155 | 33.5 | 156 | 33.8 | 44 | 9.5 | 35 | 7.6 | 9 |
| 56 - I would attend a different school if I could. | 75 | 16.1 | 75 | 16.1 | 120 | 25.8 | 84 | 18.1 | 111 | 23.9 | 6 |
| 57 - Teachers treat me with respect. | 96 | 20.8 | 175 | 37.9 | 133 | 28.8 | 29 | 6.3 | 29 | 6.3 | 9 |
| 58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. | 62 | 13.4 | 153 | 33.1 | 129 | 27.9 | 72 | 15.6 | 46 | 10.0 | 9 |
| 59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. | 129 | 27.8 | 209 | 45.0 | 96 | 20.7 | 18 | 3.9 | 12 | 2.6 | 7 |
| 60 - I am treated fairly at school. | 70 | 15.2 | 199 | 43.1 | 117 | 25.3 | 39 | 8.4 | 37 | 8.0 | 9 |
| 61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. | 59 | 12.9 | 136 | 29.6 | 108 | 23.5 | 89 | 19.4 | 67 | 14.6 | 12 |
| 62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 36 | 7.8 | 126 | 27.2 | 210 | 45.4 | 51 | 11.0 | 40 | 8.6 | 8 |
| 63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. | 56 | 12.1 | 152 | 32.8 | 130 | 28.0 | 63 | 13.6 | 63 | 13.6 | 7 |
| 64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. | 122 | 26.6 | 207 | 45.1 | 96 | 20.9 | 17 | 3.7 | 17 | 3.7 | 12 |
| 65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. | 127 | 27.4 | 157 | 33.9 | 92 | 19.9 | 44 | 9.5 | 43 | 9.3 | 8 |
| 66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. | 99 | 21.3 | 160 | 34.5 | 116 | 25.0 | 54 | 11.6 | 35 | 7.5 | 7 |
| 67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. | 151 | 32.6 | 174 | 37.6 | 87 | 18.8 | 32 | 6.9 | 19 | 4.1 | 8 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2005 |
| Tables Posted March 13, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |