| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| TROY R-III School district |
| What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl) |
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| SEC1 | Frequency | Percent |
| MALE | 1171 | 50.85 |
| FEMALE | 1132 | 49.15 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| What grade are you in? | ||
| SEC2 | Frequency | Percent |
| 6TH | 443 | 19.22 |
| 7TH | 398 | 17.27 |
| 8TH | 412 | 17.87 |
| 9TH | 375 | 16.27 |
| 10TH | 320 | 13.88 |
| 11TH | 287 | 12.45 |
| 12TH | 70 | 3.04 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| SEC3 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE | 2071 | 90.16 |
| BLACK | 67 | 2.92 |
| ASIAN/ORIENTAL | 11 | 0.48 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 55 | 2.39 |
| HISPANIC | 41 | 1.78 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 52 | 2.26 |
| Frequency Missing = 10 |
| How far in school did your mother go? |
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| SEC4 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 15 | 0.65 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 122 | 5.30 |
| H.S. GRAD | 737 | 32.04 |
| POST SECONDARY | 478 | 20.78 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 570 | 24.78 |
| DON T KNOW | 378 | 16.43 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| How far in school did your father go? |
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| SEC5 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 21 | 0.91 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 140 | 6.09 |
| H.S. GRAD | 759 | 33.01 |
| POST SECONDARY | 422 | 18.36 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 457 | 19.88 |
| DON T KNOW | 500 | 21.75 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| How many days of school did you miss last month? |
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| SEC6 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 1311 | 57.12 |
| 1 OR 2 DAYS | 589 | 25.66 |
| 3 OR 4 DAYS | 237 | 10.33 |
| 5 TO 10 DAYS | 117 | 5.10 |
| MORE THAN 10 DAYS | 41 | 1.79 |
| Frequency Missing = 12 |
| How many hours of television do you usually watch each day? |
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| SEC7 | Frequency | Percent |
| ONE HR. OR LESS | 661 | 28.86 |
| TWO HRS. | 555 | 24.24 |
| THREE HRS. | 505 | 22.05 |
| FOUR HRS. | 264 | 11.53 |
| FIVE HRS. | 133 | 5.81 |
| SIX + HRS. | 172 | 7.51 |
| Frequency Missing = 17 |
| 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 | 207 | 9.02 |
| TWO YEAR SCHOOL | 255 | 11.11 |
| FOUR YEAR SCHOOL | 1293 | 56.32 |
| MILITARY | 199 | 8.67 |
| OTHER | 342 | 14.90 |
| Frequency Missing = 11 |
| Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school? |
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| SEC9 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 627 | 27.26 |
| A & B | 633 | 27.52 |
| B | 230 | 10.00 |
| B & C | 426 | 18.52 |
| C | 133 | 5.78 |
| C & D | 175 | 7.61 |
| D | 44 | 1.91 |
| BELOW D | 32 | 1.39 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| How much time do you usually spend on homework each day? |
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| SEC10 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE ASSIGNED | 307 | 13.39 |
| DON T DO IT | 210 | 9.16 |
| 1/2 HR. OR LESS | 763 | 33.29 |
| ONE HOUR | 701 | 30.58 |
| TWO HOURS | 217 | 9.47 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 94 | 4.10 |
| Frequency Missing = 15 |
| 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 | 1529 | 66.51 |
| UNDER 6 HRS. | 258 | 11.22 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 154 | 6.70 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 113 | 4.92 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 108 | 4.70 |
| 21 TO 25 HRS. | 74 | 3.22 |
| MORE THAN 25 | 63 | 2.74 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| How would you describe the quality of education available to you in this school? |
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| SEC12 | Frequency | Percent |
| EXCELLENT | 619 | 27.01 |
| GOOD | 1089 | 47.51 |
| AVERAGE | 467 | 20.38 |
| BELOW AVERAGE | 67 | 2.92 |
| POOR | 50 | 2.18 |
| Frequency Missing = 15 |
| 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 | 982 | 42.71 |
| 1 TO 2 HRS. | 560 | 24.36 |
| 3 TO 5 HRS. | 302 | 13.14 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 227 | 9.87 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 122 | 5.31 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 58 | 2.52 |
| MORE THAN 20 | 48 | 2.09 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| 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 | 419 | 18.22 |
| Several Times/wk | 642 | 27.91 |
| Once a week | 323 | 14.04 |
| Once 2/wks | 203 | 8.83 |
| Infrequently | 618 | 26.87 |
| Not at all | 95 | 4.13 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| Which of the following best describes the high school program you will complete? |
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| SEC15 | Frequency | Percent |
| College prep. | 1325 | 58.37 |
| Voc./ tech. | 419 | 18.46 |
| General | 526 | 23.17 |
| Frequency Missing = 37 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school. |
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| SEC16A | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 160 | 6.96 |
| Rarely | 475 | 20.66 |
| Occasionally | 870 | 37.84 |
| Regularly | 794 | 34.54 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for high school. |
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| sec16b | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 312 | 13.63 |
| Rarely | 563 | 24.60 |
| Occasionally | 823 | 35.95 |
| Regularly | 591 | 25.82 |
| Frequency Missing = 18 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school. |
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| SEC16C | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 206 | 9.00 |
| Rarely | 410 | 17.92 |
| Occasionally | 801 | 35.01 |
| Regularly | 871 | 38.07 |
| Frequency Missing = 19 |
| Data Collected in Spring, 2004 |
| Tables Posted April 16, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| TROY 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. | 295 | 12.8 | 1,058 | 45.9 | 716 | 31.1 | 165 | 7.2 | 69 | 3.0 | 4 |
| 18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. | 412 | 17.9 | 1,077 | 46.8 | 546 | 23.7 | 191 | 8.3 | 74 | 3.2 | 7 |
| 19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. | 516 | 22.4 | 940 | 40.9 | 612 | 26.6 | 174 | 7.6 | 58 | 2.5 | 7 |
| 20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. | 513 | 22.4 | 980 | 42.7 | 556 | 24.2 | 168 | 7.3 | 77 | 3.4 | 13 |
| 21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. | 754 | 32.8 | 1,032 | 44.9 | 380 | 16.5 | 90 | 3.9 | 44 | 1.9 | 7 |
| 22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. | 559 | 24.3 | 824 | 35.8 | 581 | 25.3 | 221 | 9.6 | 115 | 5.0 | 7 |
| 23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. | 479 | 20.8 | 988 | 43.0 | 536 | 23.3 | 235 | 10.2 | 61 | 2.7 | 8 |
| 24 - My teachers make learning interesting. | 375 | 16.4 | 737 | 32.2 | 804 | 35.1 | 232 | 10.1 | 141 | 6.2 | 18 |
| 25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. | 571 | 25.0 | 1,137 | 49.7 | 468 | 20.5 | 77 | 3.4 | 33 | 1.4 | 21 |
| 26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. | 555 | 24.4 | 985 | 43.3 | 551 | 24.2 | 119 | 5.2 | 66 | 2.9 | 31 |
| 27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. | 902 | 39.3 | 950 | 41.4 | 304 | 13.3 | 91 | 4.0 | 47 | 2.0 | 13 |
| 28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. | 433 | 18.9 | 968 | 42.3 | 600 | 26.2 | 210 | 9.2 | 77 | 3.4 | 19 |
| 29 - I feel safe at school. | 786 | 34.4 | 874 | 38.2 | 421 | 18.4 | 123 | 5.4 | 83 | 3.6 | 20 |
| 30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. | 530 | 23.2 | 908 | 39.7 | 555 | 24.3 | 171 | 7.5 | 123 | 5.4 | 20 |
| 31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. | 576 | 25.3 | 834 | 36.6 | 499 | 21.9 | 232 | 10.2 | 139 | 6.1 | 27 |
| 32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. | 507 | 22.2 | 530 | 23.2 | 665 | 29.1 | 332 | 14.5 | 250 | 10.9 | 23 |
| 33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. | 421 | 18.5 | 764 | 33.6 | 717 | 31.5 | 226 | 9.9 | 149 | 6.5 | 30 |
| 34 - I learn about other cultures in school. | 494 | 21.6 | 903 | 39.6 | 605 | 26.5 | 191 | 8.4 | 89 | 3.9 | 25 |
| 35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. | 1,141 | 49.9 | 808 | 35.3 | 252 | 11.0 | 47 | 2.1 | 38 | 1.7 | 21 |
| 36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. | 703 | 31.0 | 1,036 | 45.6 | 410 | 18.1 | 79 | 3.5 | 43 | 1.9 | 36 |
| 37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. | 522 | 22.8 | 1,111 | 48.6 | 523 | 22.9 | 77 | 3.4 | 55 | 2.4 | 19 |
| 38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. | 711 | 31.1 | 995 | 43.5 | 436 | 19.1 | 83 | 3.6 | 60 | 2.6 | 22 |
| 39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 320 | 14.0 | 795 | 34.7 | 802 | 35.1 | 249 | 10.9 | 122 | 5.3 | 19 |
| 40 - Our classes are often interrupted. | 263 | 11.5 | 561 | 24.5 | 841 | 36.7 | 526 | 23.0 | 99 | 4.3 | 17 |
| 41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 385 | 17.0 | 813 | 35.8 | 934 | 41.1 | 78 | 3.4 | 61 | 2.7 | 36 |
| 42 - I have fun learning. | 404 | 17.6 | 727 | 31.7 | 676 | 29.5 | 245 | 10.7 | 238 | 10.4 | 17 |
| 43 - My teachers think I can learn. | 945 | 41.4 | 958 | 41.9 | 301 | 13.2 | 45 | 2.0 | 35 | 1.5 | 23 |
| 44 - The community is proud of this school. | 746 | 32.7 | 917 | 40.1 | 497 | 21.8 | 67 | 2.9 | 57 | 2.5 | 23 |
| 45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. | 675 | 29.6 | 925 | 40.6 | 469 | 20.6 | 126 | 5.5 | 86 | 3.8 | 26 |
| 46 - Students at my school are friendly. | 290 | 12.7 | 808 | 35.5 | 785 | 34.5 | 247 | 10.8 | 148 | 6.5 | 29 |
| 47 - This school is a good place to learn. | 649 | 28.6 | 1,038 | 45.7 | 425 | 18.7 | 93 | 4.1 | 68 | 3.0 | 34 |
| 48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. | 1,096 | 48.1 | 877 | 38.5 | 237 | 10.4 | 35 | 1.5 | 33 | 1.4 | 29 |
| 49 - My teachers are good teachers. | 776 | 33.8 | 993 | 43.2 | 398 | 17.3 | 74 | 3.2 | 56 | 2.4 | 10 |
| 50 - My school building is in good condition. | 871 | 38.1 | 963 | 42.1 | 310 | 13.6 | 83 | 3.6 | 58 | 2.5 | 22 |
| 51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. | 380 | 16.6 | 499 | 21.8 | 761 | 33.3 | 378 | 16.5 | 268 | 11.7 | 21 |
| 52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. | 773 | 33.8 | 893 | 39.0 | 419 | 18.3 | 135 | 5.9 | 67 | 2.9 | 20 |
| 53 - I like going to this school. | 672 | 29.3 | 790 | 34.5 | 465 | 20.3 | 170 | 7.4 | 193 | 8.4 | 17 |
| 54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. | 1,340 | 58.5 | 727 | 31.7 | 170 | 7.4 | 29 | 1.3 | 24 | 1.0 | 17 |
| 55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. | 692 | 30.3 | 901 | 39.4 | 512 | 22.4 | 98 | 4.3 | 83 | 3.6 | 21 |
| 56 - I would attend a different school if I could. | 292 | 12.8 | 269 | 11.8 | 525 | 23.0 | 555 | 24.3 | 644 | 28.2 | 22 |
| 57 - Teachers treat me with respect. | 652 | 28.4 | 884 | 38.6 | 504 | 22.0 | 142 | 6.2 | 110 | 4.8 | 15 |
| 58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. | 526 | 23.1 | 877 | 38.5 | 542 | 23.8 | 205 | 9.0 | 127 | 5.6 | 30 |
| 59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. | 903 | 39.5 | 974 | 42.6 | 328 | 14.4 | 52 | 2.3 | 28 | 1.2 | 22 |
| 60 - I am treated fairly at school. | 608 | 26.6 | 933 | 40.9 | 483 | 21.2 | 151 | 6.6 | 108 | 4.7 | 24 |
| 61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. | 924 | 40.6 | 901 | 39.6 | 302 | 13.3 | 99 | 4.3 | 51 | 2.2 | 30 |
| 62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 412 | 18.1 | 784 | 34.5 | 804 | 35.4 | 166 | 7.3 | 106 | 4.7 | 35 |
| 63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. | 479 | 20.9 | 828 | 36.2 | 553 | 24.1 | 221 | 9.7 | 209 | 9.1 | 17 |
| 64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. | 832 | 36.4 | 979 | 42.8 | 362 | 15.8 | 50 | 2.2 | 62 | 2.7 | 22 |
| 65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. | 716 | 31.3 | 698 | 30.5 | 505 | 22.1 | 169 | 7.4 | 201 | 8.8 | 18 |
| 66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. | 442 | 19.4 | 625 | 27.4 | 694 | 30.5 | 266 | 11.7 | 250 | 11.0 | 30 |
| 67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. | 878 | 38.7 | 863 | 38.0 | 392 | 17.3 | 77 | 3.4 | 61 | 2.7 | 36 |
| Data Collected in Spring, 2004 |
| Tables Posted April 16, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |