| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| MT. VERNON R-V School district |
| What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl) |
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| SEC1 | Frequency | Percent |
| MALE | 334 | 51.62 |
| FEMALE | 313 | 48.38 |
| What grade are you in? | ||
| SEC2 | Frequency | Percent |
| 7TH | 136 | 21.05 |
| 8TH | 125 | 19.35 |
| 9TH | 106 | 16.41 |
| 10TH | 108 | 16.72 |
| 11TH | 94 | 14.55 |
| 12TH | 77 | 11.92 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| SEC3 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE | 586 | 91.42 |
| BLACK | 3 | 0.47 |
| ASIAN/ORIENTAL | 2 | 0.31 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 23 | 3.59 |
| HISPANIC | 11 | 1.72 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 16 | 2.50 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| How far in school did your mother go? |
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| SEC4 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 2 | 0.31 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 30 | 4.66 |
| H.S. GRAD | 165 | 25.62 |
| POST SECONDARY | 142 | 22.05 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 192 | 29.81 |
| DON T KNOW | 113 | 17.55 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| How far in school did your father go? |
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| SEC5 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 11 | 1.71 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 33 | 5.12 |
| H.S. GRAD | 181 | 28.06 |
| POST SECONDARY | 102 | 15.81 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 165 | 25.58 |
| DON T KNOW | 153 | 23.72 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| How many days of school did you miss last month? |
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| SEC6 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 492 | 76.16 |
| 1 OR 2 DAYS | 99 | 15.33 |
| 3 OR 4 DAYS | 29 | 4.49 |
| 5 TO 10 DAYS | 18 | 2.79 |
| MORE THAN 10 DAYS | 8 | 1.24 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How many hours of television do you usually watch each day? |
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| SEC7 | Frequency | Percent |
| ONE HR. OR LESS | 220 | 34.06 |
| TWO HRS. | 179 | 27.71 |
| THREE HRS. | 120 | 18.58 |
| FOUR HRS. | 62 | 9.60 |
| FIVE HRS. | 25 | 3.87 |
| SIX + HRS. | 40 | 6.19 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| 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 | 56 | 8.71 |
| TWO YEAR SCHOOL | 80 | 12.44 |
| FOUR YEAR SCHOOL | 378 | 58.79 |
| MILITARY | 44 | 6.84 |
| OTHER | 85 | 13.22 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school? |
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| SEC9 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 222 | 34.47 |
| A & B | 229 | 35.56 |
| B | 56 | 8.70 |
| B & C | 87 | 13.51 |
| C | 29 | 4.50 |
| C & D | 18 | 2.80 |
| D | 2 | 0.31 |
| BELOW D | 1 | 0.16 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| How much time do you usually spend on homework each day? |
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| SEC10 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE ASSIGNED | 40 | 6.19 |
| DON T DO IT | 22 | 3.41 |
| 1/2 HR. OR LESS | 262 | 40.56 |
| ONE HOUR | 242 | 37.46 |
| TWO HOURS | 56 | 8.67 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 24 | 3.72 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| 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 | 423 | 65.58 |
| UNDER 6 HRS. | 72 | 11.16 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 42 | 6.51 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 24 | 3.72 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 21 | 3.26 |
| 21 TO 25 HRS. | 31 | 4.81 |
| MORE THAN 25 | 32 | 4.96 |
| 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 | 191 | 29.66 |
| GOOD | 319 | 49.53 |
| AVERAGE | 120 | 18.63 |
| BELOW AVERAGE | 12 | 1.86 |
| POOR | 2 | 0.31 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| 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 | 265 | 41.15 |
| 1 TO 2 HRS. | 90 | 13.98 |
| 3 TO 5 HRS. | 78 | 12.11 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 78 | 12.11 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 105 | 16.30 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 21 | 3.26 |
| MORE THAN 20 | 7 | 1.09 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| 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 | 229 | 35.73 |
| Several Times/wk | 69 | 10.76 |
| Once a week | 66 | 10.30 |
| Once 2/wks | 53 | 8.27 |
| Infrequently | 192 | 29.95 |
| Not at all | 32 | 4.99 |
| 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. | 361 | 57.30 |
| Voc./ tech. | 109 | 17.30 |
| General | 160 | 25.40 |
| Frequency Missing = 17 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school. |
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| SEC16A | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 46 | 7.29 |
| Rarely | 120 | 19.02 |
| Occasionally | 233 | 36.93 |
| Regularly | 232 | 36.77 |
| Frequency Missing = 16 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for high school. |
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| sec16b | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 98 | 15.63 |
| Rarely | 164 | 26.16 |
| Occasionally | 238 | 37.96 |
| Regularly | 127 | 20.26 |
| Frequency Missing = 20 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school. |
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| SEC16C | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 59 | 9.42 |
| Rarely | 124 | 19.81 |
| Occasionally | 259 | 41.37 |
| Regularly | 184 | 29.39 |
| Frequency Missing = 21 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2003 |
| Tables Posted April 16, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| MT. VERNON 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. | 125 | 19.4 | 323 | 50.2 | 158 | 24.5 | 32 | 5.0 | 6 | 0.9 | 3 |
| 18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. | 118 | 18.3 | 310 | 48.1 | 139 | 21.6 | 64 | 9.9 | 14 | 2.2 | 2 |
| 19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. | 160 | 24.8 | 355 | 55.0 | 102 | 15.8 | 26 | 4.0 | 2 | 0.3 | 2 |
| 20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. | 151 | 23.4 | 297 | 46.1 | 133 | 20.7 | 57 | 8.9 | 6 | 0.9 | 3 |
| 21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. | 234 | 36.6 | 322 | 50.3 | 65 | 10.2 | 17 | 2.7 | 2 | 0.3 | 7 |
| 22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. | 207 | 32.4 | 307 | 48.0 | 95 | 14.9 | 26 | 4.1 | 4 | 0.6 | 8 |
| 23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. | 122 | 19.2 | 276 | 43.3 | 152 | 23.9 | 69 | 10.8 | 18 | 2.8 | 10 |
| 24 - My teachers make learning interesting. | 92 | 14.3 | 215 | 33.4 | 253 | 39.3 | 56 | 8.7 | 28 | 4.3 | 3 |
| 25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. | 170 | 26.3 | 344 | 53.3 | 107 | 16.6 | 23 | 3.6 | 2 | 0.3 | 1 |
| 26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. | 192 | 29.8 | 329 | 51.1 | 99 | 15.4 | 20 | 3.1 | 4 | 0.6 | 3 |
| 27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. | 293 | 45.6 | 269 | 41.9 | 55 | 8.6 | 14 | 2.2 | 11 | 1.7 | 5 |
| 28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. | 132 | 20.5 | 289 | 44.8 | 161 | 25.0 | 46 | 7.1 | 17 | 2.6 | 2 |
| 29 - I feel safe at school. | 244 | 37.9 | 247 | 38.4 | 110 | 17.1 | 28 | 4.3 | 15 | 2.3 | 3 |
| 30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. | 165 | 25.8 | 260 | 40.7 | 133 | 20.8 | 50 | 7.8 | 31 | 4.9 | 8 |
| 31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. | 170 | 26.4 | 261 | 40.6 | 136 | 21.2 | 52 | 8.1 | 24 | 3.7 | 4 |
| 32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. | 127 | 19.7 | 128 | 19.8 | 218 | 33.8 | 95 | 14.7 | 77 | 11.9 | 2 |
| 33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. | 118 | 18.5 | 246 | 38.5 | 208 | 32.6 | 49 | 7.7 | 18 | 2.8 | 8 |
| 34 - I learn about other cultures in school. | 136 | 21.2 | 307 | 47.8 | 138 | 21.5 | 45 | 7.0 | 16 | 2.5 | 5 |
| 35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. | 376 | 58.6 | 197 | 30.7 | 58 | 9.0 | 8 | 1.2 | 3 | 0.5 | 5 |
| 36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. | 193 | 29.9 | 361 | 56.0 | 74 | 11.5 | 16 | 2.5 | 1 | 0.2 | 2 |
| 37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. | 177 | 27.4 | 340 | 52.7 | 109 | 16.9 | 10 | 1.6 | 9 | 1.4 | 2 |
| 38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. | 229 | 35.7 | 305 | 47.5 | 90 | 14.0 | 14 | 2.2 | 4 | 0.6 | 5 |
| 39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 88 | 13.7 | 218 | 33.9 | 229 | 35.6 | 70 | 10.9 | 38 | 5.9 | 4 |
| 40 - Our classes are often interrupted. | 64 | 10.1 | 139 | 21.9 | 237 | 37.4 | 159 | 25.1 | 35 | 5.5 | 13 |
| 41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 114 | 17.9 | 235 | 36.9 | 249 | 39.1 | 31 | 4.9 | 8 | 1.3 | 10 |
| 42 - I have fun learning. | 86 | 13.4 | 216 | 33.5 | 219 | 34.0 | 65 | 10.1 | 58 | 9.0 | 3 |
| 43 - My teachers think I can learn. | 240 | 38.3 | 299 | 47.7 | 76 | 12.1 | 8 | 1.3 | 4 | 0.6 | 20 |
| 44 - The community is proud of this school. | 217 | 34.7 | 262 | 41.9 | 124 | 19.8 | 18 | 2.9 | 5 | 0.8 | 21 |
| 45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. | 199 | 30.9 | 261 | 40.5 | 130 | 20.2 | 37 | 5.7 | 18 | 2.8 | 2 |
| 46 - Students at my school are friendly. | 86 | 13.4 | 262 | 40.8 | 203 | 31.6 | 57 | 8.9 | 34 | 5.3 | 5 |
| 47 - This school is a good place to learn. | 162 | 25.6 | 325 | 51.4 | 112 | 17.7 | 22 | 3.5 | 11 | 1.7 | 15 |
| 48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. | 293 | 45.7 | 292 | 45.6 | 48 | 7.5 | 7 | 1.1 | 1 | 0.2 | 6 |
| 49 - My teachers are good teachers. | 205 | 32.1 | 290 | 45.4 | 124 | 19.4 | 16 | 2.5 | 4 | 0.6 | 8 |
| 50 - My school building is in good condition. | 266 | 41.9 | 270 | 42.5 | 77 | 12.1 | 16 | 2.5 | 6 | 0.9 | 12 |
| 51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. | 97 | 15.2 | 161 | 25.2 | 238 | 37.2 | 87 | 13.6 | 56 | 8.8 | 8 |
| 52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. | 192 | 30.0 | 286 | 44.8 | 110 | 17.2 | 33 | 5.2 | 18 | 2.8 | 8 |
| 53 - I like going to this school. | 174 | 27.4 | 232 | 36.5 | 138 | 21.7 | 43 | 6.8 | 49 | 7.7 | 11 |
| 54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. | 374 | 58.7 | 214 | 33.6 | 41 | 6.4 | 3 | 0.5 | 5 | 0.8 | 10 |
| 55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. | 166 | 26.2 | 264 | 41.6 | 154 | 24.3 | 36 | 5.7 | 14 | 2.2 | 13 |
| 56 - I would attend a different school if I could. | 70 | 11.0 | 78 | 12.3 | 145 | 22.9 | 153 | 24.1 | 188 | 29.7 | 13 |
| 57 - Teachers treat me with respect. | 172 | 27.4 | 289 | 46.0 | 129 | 20.5 | 25 | 4.0 | 13 | 2.1 | 19 |
| 58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. | 179 | 29.4 | 252 | 41.4 | 122 | 20.0 | 42 | 6.9 | 14 | 2.3 | 38 |
| 59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. | 223 | 35.1 | 310 | 48.7 | 87 | 13.7 | 14 | 2.2 | 2 | 0.3 | 11 |
| 60 - I am treated fairly at school. | 138 | 21.9 | 324 | 51.3 | 125 | 19.8 | 25 | 4.0 | 19 | 3.0 | 16 |
| 61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. | 235 | 36.9 | 277 | 43.6 | 82 | 12.9 | 29 | 4.6 | 13 | 2.0 | 11 |
| 62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 119 | 19.6 | 228 | 37.5 | 205 | 33.7 | 40 | 6.6 | 16 | 2.6 | 39 |
| 63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. | 126 | 20.0 | 282 | 44.8 | 148 | 23.5 | 41 | 6.5 | 33 | 5.2 | 17 |
| 64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. | 229 | 37.7 | 280 | 46.1 | 86 | 14.2 | 8 | 1.3 | 4 | 0.7 | 40 |
| 65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. | 221 | 35.0 | 243 | 38.5 | 106 | 16.8 | 29 | 4.6 | 32 | 5.1 | 16 |
| 66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. | 199 | 32.4 | 228 | 37.1 | 117 | 19.1 | 40 | 6.5 | 30 | 4.9 | 33 |
| 67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. | 255 | 41.3 | 268 | 43.4 | 79 | 12.8 | 7 | 1.1 | 8 | 1.3 | 30 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2003 |
| Tables Posted April 16, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |