| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| DESOTO 73 School district |
| What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl) |
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| SEC1 | Frequency | Percent |
| MALE | 596 | 49.01 |
| FEMALE | 620 | 50.99 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| What grade are you in? | ||
| SEC2 | Frequency | Percent |
| 7TH | 203 | 16.71 |
| 8TH | 210 | 17.28 |
| 9TH | 257 | 21.15 |
| 10TH | 204 | 16.79 |
| 11TH | 175 | 14.40 |
| 12TH | 166 | 13.66 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| SEC3 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE | 1124 | 92.89 |
| BLACK | 15 | 1.24 |
| ASIAN/ORIENTAL | 4 | 0.33 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 27 | 2.23 |
| HISPANIC | 16 | 1.32 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 24 | 1.98 |
| Frequency Missing = 10 |
| How far in school did your mother go? |
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| SEC4 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 13 | 1.08 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 92 | 7.63 |
| H.S. GRAD | 324 | 26.89 |
| POST SECONDARY | 222 | 18.42 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 293 | 24.32 |
| DON T KNOW | 261 | 21.66 |
| Frequency Missing = 15 |
| How far in school did your father go? |
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| SEC5 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 19 | 1.57 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 95 | 7.87 |
| H.S. GRAD | 345 | 28.58 |
| POST SECONDARY | 198 | 16.40 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 220 | 18.23 |
| DON T KNOW | 330 | 27.34 |
| Frequency Missing = 13 |
| How many days of school did you miss last month? |
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| SEC6 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 840 | 68.97 |
| 1 OR 2 DAYS | 243 | 19.95 |
| 3 OR 4 DAYS | 79 | 6.49 |
| 5 TO 10 DAYS | 38 | 3.12 |
| MORE THAN 10 DAYS | 18 | 1.48 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| How many hours of television do you usually watch each day? |
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| SEC7 | Frequency | Percent |
| ONE HR. OR LESS | 389 | 32.02 |
| TWO HRS. | 299 | 24.61 |
| THREE HRS. | 226 | 18.60 |
| FOUR HRS. | 149 | 12.26 |
| FIVE HRS. | 61 | 5.02 |
| SIX + HRS. | 91 | 7.49 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| 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 | 151 | 12.48 |
| TWO YEAR SCHOOL | 201 | 16.61 |
| FOUR YEAR SCHOOL | 591 | 48.84 |
| MILITARY | 98 | 8.10 |
| OTHER | 169 | 13.97 |
| Frequency Missing = 10 |
| Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school? |
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| SEC9 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 229 | 18.91 |
| A & B | 336 | 27.75 |
| B | 173 | 14.29 |
| B & C | 274 | 22.63 |
| C | 77 | 6.36 |
| C & D | 80 | 6.61 |
| D | 29 | 2.39 |
| BELOW D | 13 | 1.07 |
| Frequency Missing = 9 |
| How much time do you usually spend on homework each day? |
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| SEC10 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE ASSIGNED | 122 | 10.03 |
| DON T DO IT | 96 | 7.89 |
| 1/2 HR. OR LESS | 358 | 29.44 |
| ONE HOUR | 410 | 33.72 |
| TWO HOURS | 153 | 12.58 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 77 | 6.33 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| 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 | 867 | 71.18 |
| UNDER 6 HRS. | 87 | 7.14 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 59 | 4.84 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 42 | 3.45 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 78 | 6.40 |
| 21 TO 25 HRS. | 39 | 3.20 |
| MORE THAN 25 | 46 | 3.78 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| How would you describe the quality of education available to you in this school? |
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| SEC12 | Frequency | Percent |
| EXCELLENT | 104 | 8.54 |
| GOOD | 468 | 38.42 |
| AVERAGE | 534 | 43.84 |
| BELOW AVERAGE | 67 | 5.50 |
| POOR | 45 | 3.69 |
| 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 | 558 | 46.19 |
| 1 TO 2 HRS. | 234 | 19.37 |
| 3 TO 5 HRS. | 104 | 8.61 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 117 | 9.69 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 110 | 9.11 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 57 | 4.72 |
| MORE THAN 20 | 28 | 2.32 |
| Frequency Missing = 12 |
| 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 | 319 | 26.41 |
| Several Times/wk | 57 | 4.72 |
| Once a week | 70 | 5.79 |
| Once 2/wks | 101 | 8.36 |
| Infrequently | 457 | 37.83 |
| Not at all | 204 | 16.89 |
| Frequency Missing = 12 |
| Which of the following best describes the high school program you will complete? |
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| SEC15 | Frequency | Percent |
| College prep. | 594 | 51.12 |
| Voc./ tech. | 190 | 16.35 |
| General | 378 | 32.53 |
| Frequency Missing = 58 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school. |
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| SEC16A | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 99 | 8.38 |
| Rarely | 231 | 19.56 |
| Occasionally | 445 | 37.68 |
| Regularly | 406 | 34.38 |
| Frequency Missing = 39 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for high school. |
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| sec16b | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 205 | 17.45 |
| Rarely | 313 | 26.64 |
| Occasionally | 394 | 33.53 |
| Regularly | 263 | 22.38 |
| Frequency Missing = 45 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school. |
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| SEC16C | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 151 | 12.87 |
| Rarely | 254 | 21.65 |
| Occasionally | 392 | 33.42 |
| Regularly | 376 | 32.05 |
| Frequency Missing = 47 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2004 |
| Tables Posted April 16, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| DESOTO 73 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. | 96 | 7.9 | 524 | 43.1 | 397 | 32.7 | 128 | 10.5 | 70 | 5.8 | 5 |
| 18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. | 112 | 9.2 | 452 | 37.3 | 369 | 30.4 | 204 | 16.8 | 75 | 6.2 | 8 |
| 19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. | 161 | 13.3 | 544 | 45.0 | 327 | 27.0 | 132 | 10.9 | 45 | 3.7 | 11 |
| 20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. | 168 | 13.8 | 504 | 41.5 | 304 | 25.0 | 176 | 14.5 | 62 | 5.1 | 6 |
| 21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. | 251 | 20.7 | 584 | 48.2 | 260 | 21.5 | 83 | 6.8 | 34 | 2.8 | 8 |
| 22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. | 213 | 17.5 | 558 | 46.0 | 293 | 24.1 | 104 | 8.6 | 46 | 3.8 | 6 |
| 23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. | 221 | 18.2 | 521 | 42.9 | 291 | 24.0 | 123 | 10.1 | 59 | 4.9 | 5 |
| 24 - My teachers make learning interesting. | 78 | 6.4 | 263 | 21.7 | 482 | 39.8 | 247 | 20.4 | 142 | 11.7 | 8 |
| 25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. | 201 | 16.6 | 642 | 53.0 | 269 | 22.2 | 64 | 5.3 | 36 | 3.0 | 8 |
| 26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. | 184 | 15.2 | 553 | 45.7 | 316 | 26.1 | 104 | 8.6 | 54 | 4.5 | 9 |
| 27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. | 350 | 29.0 | 489 | 40.6 | 232 | 19.3 | 88 | 7.3 | 46 | 3.8 | 15 |
| 28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. | 136 | 11.3 | 429 | 35.5 | 402 | 33.3 | 156 | 12.9 | 85 | 7.0 | 12 |
| 29 - I feel safe at school. | 259 | 21.4 | 475 | 39.2 | 292 | 24.1 | 104 | 8.6 | 81 | 6.7 | 9 |
| 30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. | 176 | 14.6 | 435 | 36.0 | 363 | 30.0 | 124 | 10.3 | 110 | 9.1 | 12 |
| 31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. | 206 | 17.0 | 482 | 39.8 | 259 | 21.4 | 169 | 13.9 | 96 | 7.9 | 8 |
| 32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. | 360 | 29.8 | 303 | 25.1 | 334 | 27.7 | 133 | 11.0 | 77 | 6.4 | 13 |
| 33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. | 114 | 9.4 | 351 | 29.1 | 451 | 37.4 | 179 | 14.8 | 112 | 9.3 | 13 |
| 34 - I learn about other cultures in school. | 133 | 11.0 | 494 | 41.0 | 366 | 30.4 | 133 | 11.0 | 78 | 6.5 | 16 |
| 35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. | 637 | 52.4 | 426 | 35.1 | 105 | 8.6 | 29 | 2.4 | 18 | 1.5 | 5 |
| 36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. | 221 | 18.1 | 636 | 52.2 | 261 | 21.4 | 71 | 5.8 | 29 | 2.4 | 2 |
| 37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. | 153 | 12.6 | 535 | 44.0 | 353 | 29.0 | 131 | 10.8 | 45 | 3.7 | 3 |
| 38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. | 257 | 21.2 | 547 | 45.1 | 296 | 24.4 | 70 | 5.8 | 42 | 3.5 | 8 |
| 39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 71 | 5.9 | 277 | 22.9 | 463 | 38.2 | 263 | 21.7 | 138 | 11.4 | 8 |
| 40 - Our classes are often interrupted. | 140 | 11.6 | 288 | 23.8 | 450 | 37.1 | 291 | 24.0 | 43 | 3.5 | 8 |
| 41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 113 | 9.5 | 375 | 31.4 | 577 | 48.3 | 80 | 6.7 | 50 | 4.2 | 25 |
| 42 - I have fun learning. | 88 | 7.2 | 295 | 24.3 | 402 | 33.1 | 203 | 16.7 | 227 | 18.7 | 5 |
| 43 - My teachers think I can learn. | 299 | 24.6 | 586 | 48.3 | 254 | 20.9 | 46 | 3.8 | 29 | 2.4 | 6 |
| 44 - The community is proud of this school. | 133 | 11.0 | 358 | 29.6 | 447 | 36.9 | 155 | 12.8 | 118 | 9.7 | 9 |
| 45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. | 215 | 17.8 | 461 | 38.1 | 366 | 30.2 | 110 | 9.1 | 59 | 4.9 | 9 |
| 46 - Students at my school are friendly. | 108 | 8.9 | 356 | 29.4 | 432 | 35.7 | 190 | 15.7 | 123 | 10.2 | 11 |
| 47 - This school is a good place to learn. | 115 | 9.5 | 435 | 36.0 | 464 | 38.3 | 114 | 9.4 | 82 | 6.8 | 10 |
| 48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. | 302 | 25.1 | 599 | 49.7 | 229 | 19.0 | 49 | 4.1 | 26 | 2.2 | 15 |
| 49 - My teachers are good teachers. | 218 | 17.9 | 536 | 44.1 | 350 | 28.8 | 68 | 5.6 | 44 | 3.6 | 4 |
| 50 - My school building is in good condition. | 83 | 6.8 | 288 | 23.8 | 399 | 32.9 | 253 | 20.9 | 189 | 15.6 | 8 |
| 51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. | 331 | 27.4 | 348 | 28.8 | 340 | 28.1 | 133 | 11.0 | 58 | 4.8 | 10 |
| 52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. | 256 | 21.1 | 507 | 41.8 | 259 | 21.3 | 121 | 10.0 | 71 | 5.8 | 6 |
| 53 - I like going to this school. | 184 | 15.1 | 401 | 32.9 | 343 | 28.2 | 124 | 10.2 | 165 | 13.6 | 3 |
| 54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. | 580 | 47.8 | 464 | 38.2 | 124 | 10.2 | 23 | 1.9 | 23 | 1.9 | 6 |
| 55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. | 143 | 11.8 | 368 | 30.4 | 419 | 34.6 | 163 | 13.5 | 117 | 9.7 | 10 |
| 56 - I would attend a different school if I could. | 240 | 19.8 | 211 | 17.4 | 308 | 25.4 | 238 | 19.7 | 214 | 17.7 | 9 |
| 57 - Teachers treat me with respect. | 176 | 14.5 | 486 | 40.0 | 354 | 29.1 | 114 | 9.4 | 85 | 7.0 | 5 |
| 58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. | 185 | 15.3 | 436 | 35.9 | 315 | 26.0 | 177 | 14.6 | 100 | 8.2 | 7 |
| 59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. | 325 | 26.9 | 586 | 48.5 | 234 | 19.4 | 42 | 3.5 | 21 | 1.7 | 12 |
| 60 - I am treated fairly at school. | 160 | 13.2 | 524 | 43.3 | 341 | 28.2 | 101 | 8.3 | 84 | 6.9 | 10 |
| 61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. | 237 | 19.6 | 470 | 38.9 | 239 | 19.8 | 161 | 13.3 | 100 | 8.3 | 13 |
| 62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 98 | 8.1 | 290 | 23.9 | 514 | 42.4 | 188 | 15.5 | 121 | 10.0 | 9 |
| 63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. | 161 | 13.3 | 380 | 31.4 | 324 | 26.7 | 165 | 13.6 | 182 | 15.0 | 8 |
| 64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. | 279 | 23.1 | 566 | 46.8 | 259 | 21.4 | 69 | 5.7 | 37 | 3.1 | 10 |
| 65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. | 325 | 26.8 | 461 | 38.0 | 233 | 19.2 | 98 | 8.1 | 95 | 7.8 | 8 |
| 66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. | 182 | 15.1 | 383 | 31.7 | 350 | 28.9 | 154 | 12.7 | 140 | 11.6 | 11 |
| 67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. | 309 | 25.5 | 515 | 42.5 | 261 | 21.5 | 78 | 6.4 | 50 | 4.1 | 7 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2004 |
| Tables Posted April 16, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |