| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| MONTGOMERY CO. R-II School district |
| What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl) |
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| SEC1 | Frequency | Percent |
| MALE | 358 | 50.64 |
| FEMALE | 349 | 49.36 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| What grade are you in? | ||
| SEC2 | Frequency | Percent |
| 6TH | 100 | 14.14 |
| 7TH | 105 | 14.85 |
| 8TH | 112 | 15.84 |
| 9TH | 116 | 16.41 |
| 10TH | 99 | 14.00 |
| 11TH | 93 | 13.15 |
| 12TH | 82 | 11.60 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| SEC3 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE | 646 | 91.63 |
| BLACK | 11 | 1.56 |
| ASIAN/ORIENTAL | 3 | 0.43 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 8 | 1.13 |
| HISPANIC | 14 | 1.99 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 23 | 3.26 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| How far in school did your mother go? |
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| SEC4 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 1 | 0.14 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 57 | 8.11 |
| H.S. GRAD | 204 | 29.02 |
| POST SECONDARY | 118 | 16.79 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 163 | 23.19 |
| DON T KNOW | 160 | 22.76 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| How far in school did your father go? |
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| SEC5 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 8 | 1.13 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 55 | 7.80 |
| H.S. GRAD | 230 | 32.62 |
| POST SECONDARY | 109 | 15.46 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 122 | 17.30 |
| DON T KNOW | 181 | 25.67 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| How many days of school did you miss last month? |
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| SEC6 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 329 | 46.53 |
| 1 OR 2 DAYS | 251 | 35.50 |
| 3 OR 4 DAYS | 80 | 11.32 |
| 5 TO 10 DAYS | 43 | 6.08 |
| MORE THAN 10 DAYS | 4 | 0.57 |
| 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 | 238 | 33.76 |
| TWO HRS. | 175 | 24.82 |
| THREE HRS. | 140 | 19.86 |
| FOUR HRS. | 66 | 9.36 |
| FIVE HRS. | 34 | 4.82 |
| SIX + HRS. | 52 | 7.38 |
| 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 | 85 | 12.06 |
| TWO YEAR SCHOOL | 122 | 17.30 |
| FOUR YEAR SCHOOL | 360 | 51.06 |
| MILITARY | 62 | 8.79 |
| OTHER | 76 | 10.78 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school? |
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| SEC9 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 162 | 22.95 |
| A & B | 210 | 29.75 |
| B | 77 | 10.91 |
| B & C | 154 | 21.81 |
| C | 32 | 4.53 |
| C & D | 55 | 7.79 |
| D | 6 | 0.85 |
| BELOW D | 10 | 1.42 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| How much time do you usually spend on homework each day? |
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| SEC10 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE ASSIGNED | 49 | 6.94 |
| DON T DO IT | 35 | 4.96 |
| 1/2 HR. OR LESS | 240 | 33.99 |
| ONE HOUR | 252 | 35.69 |
| TWO HOURS | 81 | 11.47 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 49 | 6.94 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| 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 | 421 | 59.63 |
| UNDER 6 HRS. | 76 | 10.76 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 57 | 8.07 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 37 | 5.24 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 55 | 7.79 |
| 21 TO 25 HRS. | 28 | 3.97 |
| MORE THAN 25 | 32 | 4.53 |
| 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 | 54 | 7.65 |
| GOOD | 274 | 38.81 |
| AVERAGE | 317 | 44.90 |
| BELOW AVERAGE | 44 | 6.23 |
| POOR | 17 | 2.41 |
| 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 | 267 | 37.93 |
| 1 TO 2 HRS. | 171 | 24.29 |
| 3 TO 5 HRS. | 88 | 12.50 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 68 | 9.66 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 47 | 6.68 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 36 | 5.11 |
| MORE THAN 20 | 27 | 3.84 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| 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 | 208 | 29.67 |
| Several Times/wk | 56 | 7.99 |
| Once a week | 82 | 11.70 |
| Once 2/wks | 66 | 9.42 |
| Infrequently | 230 | 32.81 |
| Not at all | 59 | 8.42 |
| 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. | 373 | 54.77 |
| Voc./ tech. | 125 | 18.36 |
| General | 183 | 26.87 |
| Frequency Missing = 27 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school. |
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| SEC16A | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 48 | 7.01 |
| Rarely | 149 | 21.75 |
| Occasionally | 240 | 35.04 |
| Regularly | 248 | 36.20 |
| Frequency Missing = 23 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for high school. |
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| sec16b | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 114 | 16.79 |
| Rarely | 199 | 29.31 |
| Occasionally | 239 | 35.20 |
| Regularly | 127 | 18.70 |
| Frequency Missing = 29 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school. |
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| SEC16C | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 92 | 13.49 |
| Rarely | 134 | 19.65 |
| Occasionally | 244 | 35.78 |
| Regularly | 212 | 31.09 |
| Frequency Missing = 26 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2002 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| MONTGOMERY CO. R-II School district |
| Strongly Agree |
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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. | 47 | 6.7 | 308 | 44.1 | 260 | 37.2 | 61 | 8.7 | 22 | 3.2 | 10 |
| 18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. | 42 | 6.0 | 266 | 38.2 | 228 | 32.7 | 122 | 17.5 | 39 | 5.6 | 11 |
| 19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. | 62 | 8.9 | 297 | 42.5 | 234 | 33.5 | 95 | 13.6 | 11 | 1.6 | 9 |
| 20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. | 78 | 11.2 | 299 | 43.0 | 208 | 29.9 | 77 | 11.1 | 34 | 4.9 | 12 |
| 21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. | 118 | 16.9 | 344 | 49.4 | 183 | 26.3 | 43 | 6.2 | 9 | 1.3 | 11 |
| 22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. | 106 | 15.2 | 289 | 41.4 | 200 | 28.7 | 75 | 10.7 | 28 | 4.0 | 10 |
| 23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. | 76 | 11.0 | 269 | 38.8 | 212 | 30.6 | 105 | 15.2 | 31 | 4.5 | 15 |
| 24 - My teachers make learning interesting. | 46 | 6.6 | 143 | 20.4 | 294 | 41.9 | 158 | 22.5 | 61 | 8.7 | 6 |
| 25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. | 88 | 12.6 | 378 | 54.3 | 184 | 26.4 | 36 | 5.2 | 10 | 1.4 | 12 |
| 26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. | 88 | 12.6 | 353 | 50.6 | 202 | 29.0 | 33 | 4.7 | 21 | 3.0 | 11 |
| 27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. | 180 | 25.6 | 293 | 41.7 | 156 | 22.2 | 43 | 6.1 | 31 | 4.4 | 5 |
| 28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. | 53 | 7.5 | 268 | 38.0 | 262 | 37.2 | 83 | 11.8 | 39 | 5.5 | 3 |
| 29 - I feel safe at school. | 141 | 20.1 | 279 | 39.8 | 199 | 28.4 | 46 | 6.6 | 36 | 5.1 | 7 |
| 30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. | 98 | 14.2 | 240 | 34.8 | 245 | 35.6 | 66 | 9.6 | 40 | 5.8 | 19 |
| 31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. | 118 | 17.0 | 285 | 41.1 | 168 | 24.2 | 87 | 12.5 | 36 | 5.2 | 14 |
| 32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. | 168 | 24.3 | 160 | 23.1 | 212 | 30.6 | 88 | 12.7 | 64 | 9.2 | 16 |
| 33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. | 64 | 9.2 | 198 | 28.4 | 294 | 42.2 | 95 | 13.6 | 46 | 6.6 | 11 |
| 34 - I learn about other cultures in school. | 76 | 10.9 | 266 | 38.3 | 230 | 33.1 | 93 | 13.4 | 30 | 4.3 | 13 |
| 35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. | 287 | 40.9 | 265 | 37.8 | 118 | 16.8 | 16 | 2.3 | 15 | 2.1 | 7 |
| 36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. | 120 | 17.0 | 361 | 51.3 | 178 | 25.3 | 28 | 4.0 | 17 | 2.4 | 4 |
| 37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. | 85 | 12.1 | 331 | 47.2 | 206 | 29.3 | 57 | 8.1 | 23 | 3.3 | 6 |
| 38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. | 104 | 14.8 | 320 | 45.6 | 195 | 27.8 | 57 | 8.1 | 25 | 3.6 | 7 |
| 39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 53 | 7.5 | 226 | 32.2 | 265 | 37.7 | 107 | 15.2 | 51 | 7.3 | 6 |
| 40 - Our classes are often interrupted. | 72 | 10.3 | 189 | 27.0 | 277 | 39.6 | 127 | 18.1 | 35 | 5.0 | 8 |
| 41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 63 | 9.2 | 195 | 28.4 | 365 | 53.2 | 46 | 6.7 | 17 | 2.5 | 22 |
| 42 - I have fun learning. | 55 | 7.8 | 186 | 26.4 | 233 | 33.1 | 124 | 17.6 | 106 | 15.1 | 4 |
| 43 - My teachers think I can learn. | 164 | 23.6 | 344 | 49.6 | 145 | 20.9 | 23 | 3.3 | 18 | 2.6 | 14 |
| 44 - The community is proud of this school. | 65 | 9.4 | 225 | 32.4 | 283 | 40.7 | 76 | 10.9 | 46 | 6.6 | 13 |
| 45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. | 141 | 20.1 | 275 | 39.3 | 199 | 28.4 | 59 | 8.4 | 26 | 3.7 | 8 |
| 46 - Students at my school are friendly. | 48 | 6.8 | 266 | 37.8 | 267 | 38.0 | 81 | 11.5 | 41 | 5.8 | 5 |
| 47 - This school is a good place to learn. | 71 | 10.2 | 261 | 37.4 | 275 | 39.5 | 61 | 8.8 | 29 | 4.2 | 11 |
| 48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. | 184 | 26.3 | 357 | 51.0 | 129 | 18.4 | 23 | 3.3 | 7 | 1.0 | 8 |
| 49 - My teachers are good teachers. | 101 | 14.4 | 308 | 44.0 | 231 | 33.0 | 39 | 5.6 | 21 | 3.0 | 8 |
| 50 - My school building is in good condition. | 65 | 9.3 | 196 | 28.0 | 190 | 27.2 | 135 | 19.3 | 113 | 16.2 | 9 |
| 51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. | 130 | 18.8 | 164 | 23.7 | 225 | 32.6 | 106 | 15.3 | 66 | 9.6 | 17 |
| 52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. | 148 | 21.4 | 317 | 45.7 | 146 | 21.1 | 62 | 8.9 | 20 | 2.9 | 15 |
| 53 - I like going to this school. | 82 | 11.9 | 240 | 34.8 | 215 | 31.2 | 80 | 11.6 | 73 | 10.6 | 18 |
| 54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. | 299 | 43.3 | 284 | 41.1 | 86 | 12.4 | 13 | 1.9 | 9 | 1.3 | 17 |
| 55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. | 84 | 12.1 | 266 | 38.2 | 222 | 31.9 | 78 | 11.2 | 47 | 6.7 | 11 |
| 56 - I would attend a different school if I could. | 116 | 16.6 | 112 | 16.1 | 198 | 28.4 | 152 | 21.8 | 119 | 17.1 | 11 |
| 57 - Teachers treat me with respect. | 90 | 13.0 | 270 | 39.1 | 226 | 32.8 | 71 | 10.3 | 33 | 4.8 | 18 |
| 58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. | 88 | 12.9 | 282 | 41.3 | 214 | 31.4 | 71 | 10.4 | 27 | 4.0 | 26 |
| 59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. | 143 | 20.4 | 354 | 50.5 | 172 | 24.5 | 18 | ||||