| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| FESTUS R-VI School district |
| What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl) |
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| SEC1 | Frequency | Percent |
| MALE | 576 | 49.02 |
| FEMALE | 599 | 50.98 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| What grade are you in? | ||
| SEC2 | Frequency | Percent |
| 6TH | 176 | 14.97 |
| 7TH | 183 | 15.56 |
| 8TH | 171 | 14.54 |
| 9TH | 174 | 14.80 |
| 10TH | 165 | 14.03 |
| 11TH | 154 | 13.10 |
| 12TH | 153 | 13.01 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| SEC3 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE | 1059 | 91.21 |
| BLACK | 38 | 3.27 |
| ASIAN/ORIENTAL | 8 | 0.69 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 17 | 1.46 |
| HISPANIC | 12 | 1.03 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 27 | 2.33 |
| Frequency Missing = 17 |
| How far in school did your mother go? |
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| SEC4 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 7 | 0.60 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 56 | 4.78 |
| H.S. GRAD | 317 | 27.05 |
| POST SECONDARY | 265 | 22.61 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 331 | 28.24 |
| DON T KNOW | 196 | 16.72 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| How far in school did your father go? |
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| SEC5 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 4 | 0.34 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 60 | 5.12 |
| H.S. GRAD | 265 | 22.61 |
| POST SECONDARY | 259 | 22.10 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 321 | 27.39 |
| DON T KNOW | 263 | 22.44 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| How many days of school did you miss last month? |
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| SEC6 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 568 | 48.51 |
| 1 OR 2 DAYS | 394 | 33.65 |
| 3 OR 4 DAYS | 128 | 10.93 |
| 5 TO 10 DAYS | 58 | 4.95 |
| MORE THAN 10 DAYS | 23 | 1.96 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| How many hours of television do you usually watch each day? |
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| SEC7 | Frequency | Percent |
| ONE HR. OR LESS | 369 | 31.40 |
| TWO HRS. | 326 | 27.74 |
| THREE HRS. | 226 | 19.23 |
| FOUR HRS. | 117 | 9.96 |
| FIVE HRS. | 67 | 5.70 |
| SIX + HRS. | 70 | 5.96 |
| 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 | 113 | 9.71 |
| TWO YEAR SCHOOL | 202 | 17.35 |
| FOUR YEAR SCHOOL | 644 | 55.33 |
| MILITARY | 68 | 5.84 |
| OTHER | 137 | 11.77 |
| Frequency Missing = 14 |
| Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school? |
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| SEC9 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 216 | 18.41 |
| A & B | 284 | 24.21 |
| B | 178 | 15.17 |
| B & C | 252 | 21.48 |
| C | 107 | 9.12 |
| C & D | 88 | 7.50 |
| D | 28 | 2.39 |
| BELOW D | 20 | 1.71 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| How much time do you usually spend on homework each day? |
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| SEC10 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE ASSIGNED | 135 | 11.53 |
| DON T DO IT | 123 | 10.50 |
| 1/2 HR. OR LESS | 378 | 32.28 |
| ONE HOUR | 386 | 32.96 |
| TWO HOURS | 101 | 8.63 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 48 | 4.10 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| 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 | 676 | 57.83 |
| UNDER 6 HRS. | 120 | 10.27 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 68 | 5.82 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 61 | 5.22 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 107 | 9.15 |
| 21 TO 25 HRS. | 81 | 6.93 |
| MORE THAN 25 | 56 | 4.79 |
| Frequency Missing = 9 |
| How would you describe the quality of education available to you in this school? |
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| SEC12 | Frequency | Percent |
| EXCELLENT | 213 | 18.14 |
| GOOD | 537 | 45.74 |
| AVERAGE | 356 | 30.32 |
| BELOW AVERAGE | 38 | 3.24 |
| POOR | 30 | 2.56 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| 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 | 548 | 46.72 |
| 1 TO 2 HRS. | 202 | 17.22 |
| 3 TO 5 HRS. | 116 | 9.89 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 139 | 11.85 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 109 | 9.29 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 31 | 2.64 |
| MORE THAN 20 | 28 | 2.39 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| 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 | 284 | 24.19 |
| Several Times/wk | 89 | 7.58 |
| Once a week | 97 | 8.26 |
| Once 2/wks | 95 | 8.09 |
| Infrequently | 477 | 40.63 |
| Not at all | 132 | 11.24 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Which of the following best describes the high school program you will complete? |
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| SEC15 | Frequency | Percent |
| College prep. | 671 | 59.96 |
| Voc./ tech. | 147 | 13.14 |
| General | 301 | 26.90 |
| Frequency Missing = 59 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school. |
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| SEC16A | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 90 | 7.78 |
| Rarely | 262 | 22.64 |
| Occasionally | 448 | 38.72 |
| Regularly | 357 | 30.86 |
| Frequency Missing = 21 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for high school. |
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| sec16b | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 180 | 15.63 |
| Rarely | 344 | 29.86 |
| Occasionally | 413 | 35.85 |
| Regularly | 215 | 18.66 |
| Frequency Missing = 26 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school. |
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| SEC16C | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 126 | 10.95 |
| Rarely | 243 | 21.11 |
| Occasionally | 431 | 37.45 |
| Regularly | 351 | 30.50 |
| Frequency Missing = 27 |
| Data Collected in Spring, 2001 |
| Tables Posted April 14, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| FESTUS R-VI 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. | 102 | 8.7 | 482 | 41.0 | 386 | 32.9 | 146 | 12.4 | 59 | 5.0 | 3 |
| 18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. | 112 | 9.6 | 503 | 43.0 | 302 | 25.8 | 176 | 15.0 | 78 | 6.7 | 7 |
| 19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. | 160 | 13.7 | 492 | 42.1 | 311 | 26.6 | 155 | 13.2 | 52 | 4.4 | 8 |
| 20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. | 159 | 13.6 | 477 | 40.7 | 337 | 28.8 | 133 | 11.4 | 65 | 5.6 | 7 |
| 21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. | 254 | 21.8 | 530 | 45.6 | 266 | 22.9 | 72 | 6.2 | 41 | 3.5 | 15 |
| 22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. | 213 | 18.2 | 467 | 39.8 | 285 | 24.3 | 148 | 12.6 | 59 | 5.0 | 6 |
| 23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. | 126 | 10.7 | 416 | 35.5 | 355 | 30.3 | 189 | 16.1 | 87 | 7.4 | 5 |
| 24 - My teachers make learning interesting. | 77 | 6.6 | 273 | 23.3 | 446 | 38.0 | 225 | 19.2 | 153 | 13.0 | 4 |
| 25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. | 148 | 12.7 | 596 | 51.0 | 313 | 26.8 | 79 | 6.8 | 33 | 2.8 | 9 |
| 26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. | 175 | 15.0 | 465 | 39.9 | 352 | 30.2 | 111 | 9.5 | 61 | 5.2 | 14 |
| 27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. | 323 | 27.6 | 443 | 37.9 | 228 | 19.5 | 98 | 8.4 | 77 | 6.6 | 9 |
| 28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. | 117 | 10.0 | 368 | 31.4 | 398 | 34.0 | 183 | 15.6 | 105 | 9.0 | 7 |
| 29 - I feel safe at school. | 224 | 19.2 | 424 | 36.3 | 303 | 25.9 | 128 | 10.9 | 90 | 7.7 | 9 |
| 30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. | 161 | 13.7 | 396 | 33.8 | 377 | 32.2 | 126 | 10.8 | 112 | 9.6 | 6 |
| 31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. | 190 | 16.2 | 415 | 35.4 | 269 | 23.0 | 188 | 16.0 | 110 | 9.4 | 6 |
| 32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. | 378 | 32.3 | 280 | 23.9 | 318 | 27.2 | 119 | 10.2 | 76 | 6.5 | 7 |
| 33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. | 100 | 8.6 | 307 | 26.4 | 446 | 38.3 | 190 | 16.3 | 120 | 10.3 | 15 |
| 34 - I learn about other cultures in school. | 119 | 10.2 | 442 | 37.7 | 359 | 30.7 | 182 | 15.5 | 69 | 5.9 | 7 |
| 35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. | 465 | 39.6 | 446 | 38.0 | 199 | 16.9 | 42 | 3.6 | 23 | 2.0 | 3 |
| 36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. | 251 | 21.3 | 603 | 51.3 | 244 | 20.7 | 57 | 4.8 | 21 | 1.8 | 2 |
| 37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. | 142 | 12.1 | 478 | 40.8 | 391 | 33.4 | 112 | 9.6 | 48 | 4.1 | 7 |
| 38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. | 197 | 16.7 | 519 | 44.1 | 321 | 27.3 | 96 | 8.2 | 44 | 3.7 | 1 |
| 39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 55 | 4.7 | 290 | 24.8 | 462 | 39.5 | 240 | 20.5 | 123 | 10.5 | 8 |
| 40 - Our classes are often interrupted. | 196 | 16.7 | 320 | 27.3 | 384 | 32.8 | 232 | 19.8 | 39 | 3.3 | 7 |
| 41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 81 | 7.1 | 345 | 30.1 | 587 | 51.2 | 89 | 7.8 | 45 | 3.9 | 31 |
| 42 - I have fun learning. | 101 | 8.6 | 265 | 22.5 | 401 | 34.1 | 216 | 18.4 | 194 | 16.5 | 1 |
| 43 - My teachers think I can learn. | 301 | 25.6 | 539 | 45.8 | 255 | 21.6 | 53 | 4.5 | 30 | 2.5 | 0 |
| 44 - The community is proud of this school. | 282 | 24.0 | 451 | 38.4 | 339 | 28.9 | 55 | 4.7 | 47 | 4.0 | 4 |
| 45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. | 242 | 20.6 | 438 | 37.3 | 271 | 23.1 | 128 | 10.9 | 95 | 8.1 | 4 |
| 46 - Students at my school are friendly. | 73 | 6.2 | 346 | 29.5 | 431 | 36.7 | 170 | 14.5 | 154 | 13.1 | 4 |
| 47 - This school is a good place to learn. | 176 | 15.0 | 506 | 43.2 | 337 | 28.8 | 76 | 6.5 | 75 | 6.4 | 8 |
| 48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. | 343 | 29.2 | 527 | 44.9 | 203 | 17.3 | 63 | 5.4 | 37 | 3.2 | 5 |
| 49 - My teachers are good teachers. | 217 | 18.4 | 464 | 39.4 | 355 | 30.2 | 86 | 7.3 | 55 | 4.7 | 1 |
| 50 - My school building is in good condition. | 191 | 16.3 | 427 | 36.3 | 302 | 25.7 | 169 | 14.4 | 86 | 7.3 | 3 |
| 51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. | 266 | 22.6 | 305 | 25.9 | 386 | 32.8 | 139 | 11.8 | 80 | 6.8 | 2 |
| 52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. | 267 | 22.8 | 470 | 40.2 | 218 | 18.6 | 133 | 11.4 | 82 | 7.0 | 8 |
| 53 - I like going to this school. | 198 | 16.8 | 386 | 32.8 | 298 | 25.3 | 126 | 10.7 | 169 | 14.4 | 1 |
| 54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. | 619 | 52.8 | 420 | 35.8 | 101 | 8.6 | 16 | 1.4 | 17 | 1.4 | 5 |
| 55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. | 228 | 19.5 | 489 | 41.9 | 312 | 26.7 | 75 | 6.4 | 64 | 5.5 | 10 |
| 56 - I would attend a different school if I could. | 189 | 16.1 | 143 | 12.2 | 278 | 23.7 | 274 | 23.4 | 289 | 24.6 | 5 |
| 57 - Teachers treat me with respect. | 165 | 14.0 | 437 | 37.2 | 336 | 28.6 | 131 | 11.1 | 106 | 9.0 | 3 |
| 58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. | 153 | 13.1 | 386 | 33.1 | 312 | 26.8 | 190 | 16.3 | 125 | 10.7 | 12 |
| 59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. | 272 | 23.2 | 524 | 44.7 | 306 | 26.1 | 42 | ||||