| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| MORGAN CO. R-II School district |
| What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl) |
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| SEC1 | Frequency | Percent |
| MALE | 393 | 51.31 |
| FEMALE | 373 | 48.69 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| What grade are you in? | ||
| SEC2 | Frequency | Percent |
| 6TH | 110 | 14.40 |
| 7TH | 138 | 18.06 |
| 8TH | 117 | 15.31 |
| 9TH | 126 | 16.49 |
| 10TH | 111 | 14.53 |
| 11TH | 95 | 12.43 |
| 12TH | 67 | 8.77 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| SEC3 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE | 700 | 91.86 |
| BLACK | 10 | 1.31 |
| ASIAN/ORIENTAL | 4 | 0.52 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 16 | 2.10 |
| HISPANIC | 10 | 1.31 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 22 | 2.89 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| How far in school did your mother go? |
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| SEC4 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 20 | 2.63 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 57 | 7.49 |
| H.S. GRAD | 230 | 30.22 |
| POST SECONDARY | 159 | 20.89 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 155 | 20.37 |
| DON T KNOW | 140 | 18.40 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| How far in school did your father go? |
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| SEC5 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 16 | 2.10 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 68 | 8.91 |
| H.S. GRAD | 232 | 30.41 |
| POST SECONDARY | 116 | 15.20 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 140 | 18.35 |
| DON T KNOW | 191 | 25.03 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| How many days of school did you miss last month? |
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| SEC6 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 315 | 41.23 |
| 1 OR 2 DAYS | 258 | 33.77 |
| 3 OR 4 DAYS | 123 | 16.10 |
| 5 TO 10 DAYS | 47 | 6.15 |
| MORE THAN 10 DAYS | 21 | 2.75 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| How many hours of television do you usually watch each day? |
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| SEC7 | Frequency | Percent |
| ONE HR. OR LESS | 269 | 35.35 |
| TWO HRS. | 187 | 24.57 |
| THREE HRS. | 125 | 16.43 |
| FOUR HRS. | 79 | 10.38 |
| FIVE HRS. | 40 | 5.26 |
| SIX + HRS. | 61 | 8.02 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| 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 | 139 | 18.34 |
| TWO YEAR SCHOOL | 68 | 8.97 |
| FOUR YEAR SCHOOL | 389 | 51.32 |
| MILITARY | 60 | 7.92 |
| OTHER | 102 | 13.46 |
| Frequency Missing = 10 |
| Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school? |
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| SEC9 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 178 | 23.51 |
| A & B | 203 | 26.82 |
| B | 79 | 10.44 |
| B & C | 136 | 17.97 |
| C | 56 | 7.40 |
| C & D | 66 | 8.72 |
| D | 13 | 1.72 |
| BELOW D | 26 | 3.43 |
| Frequency Missing = 11 |
| How much time do you usually spend on homework each day? |
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| SEC10 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE ASSIGNED | 132 | 17.28 |
| DON T DO IT | 73 | 9.55 |
| 1/2 HR. OR LESS | 233 | 30.50 |
| ONE HOUR | 223 | 29.19 |
| TWO HOURS | 58 | 7.59 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 45 | 5.89 |
| 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 | 408 | 53.40 |
| UNDER 6 HRS. | 103 | 13.48 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 66 | 8.64 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 44 | 5.76 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 58 | 7.59 |
| 21 TO 25 HRS. | 34 | 4.45 |
| MORE THAN 25 | 51 | 6.68 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| How would you describe the quality of education available to you in this school? |
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| SEC12 | Frequency | Percent |
| EXCELLENT | 73 | 9.53 |
| GOOD | 297 | 38.77 |
| AVERAGE | 287 | 37.47 |
| BELOW AVERAGE | 48 | 6.27 |
| POOR | 61 | 7.96 |
| 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 | 373 | 48.95 |
| 1 TO 2 HRS. | 119 | 15.62 |
| 3 TO 5 HRS. | 85 | 11.15 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 73 | 9.58 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 67 | 8.79 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 25 | 3.28 |
| MORE THAN 20 | 20 | 2.62 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| 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 | 119 | 15.60 |
| Several Times/wk | 362 | 47.44 |
| Once a week | 77 | 10.09 |
| Once 2/wks | 33 | 4.33 |
| Infrequently | 130 | 17.04 |
| Not at all | 42 | 5.50 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| Which of the following best describes the high school program you will complete? |
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| SEC15 | Frequency | Percent |
| College prep. | 408 | 55.74 |
| Voc./ tech. | 125 | 17.08 |
| General | 199 | 27.19 |
| Frequency Missing = 36 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school. |
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| SEC16A | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 76 | 10.11 |
| Rarely | 170 | 22.61 |
| Occasionally | 243 | 32.31 |
| Regularly | 263 | 34.97 |
| 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 | 133 | 17.95 |
| Rarely | 207 | 27.94 |
| Occasionally | 250 | 33.74 |
| Regularly | 151 | 20.38 |
| Frequency Missing = 27 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school. |
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| SEC16C | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 88 | 11.89 |
| Rarely | 161 | 21.76 |
| Occasionally | 261 | 35.27 |
| Regularly | 230 | 31.08 |
| Frequency Missing = 28 |
| Data Collected in Spring, 2001 |
| Tables Posted April 14, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| MORGAN CO. R-II 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. | 52 | 6.8 | 279 | 36.4 | 303 | 39.6 | 76 | 9.9 | 56 | 7.3 | 2 |
| 18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. | 52 | 6.8 | 244 | 32.0 | 222 | 29.1 | 166 | 21.8 | 79 | 10.4 | 5 |
| 19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. | 91 | 12.0 | 290 | 38.2 | 221 | 29.1 | 112 | 14.8 | 45 | 5.9 | 9 |
| 20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. | 100 | 13.2 | 303 | 40.0 | 194 | 25.6 | 104 | 13.7 | 57 | 7.5 | 10 |
| 21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. | 159 | 20.9 | 330 | 43.5 | 169 | 22.3 | 64 | 8.4 | 37 | 4.9 | 9 |
| 22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. | 130 | 17.1 | 259 | 34.1 | 208 | 27.4 | 96 | 12.6 | 66 | 8.7 | 9 |
| 23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. | 99 | 13.1 | 318 | 42.0 | 199 | 26.3 | 88 | 11.6 | 54 | 7.1 | 10 |
| 24 - My teachers make learning interesting. | 41 | 5.4 | 179 | 23.5 | 284 | 37.3 | 142 | 18.7 | 115 | 15.1 | 7 |
| 25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. | 117 | 15.4 | 354 | 46.6 | 208 | 27.4 | 54 | 7.1 | 27 | 3.6 | 8 |
| 26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. | 127 | 16.6 | 289 | 37.8 | 216 | 28.3 | 85 | 11.1 | 47 | 6.2 | 4 |
| 27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. | 177 | 23.2 | 232 | 30.4 | 181 | 23.8 | 100 | 13.1 | 72 | 9.4 | 6 |
| 28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. | 62 | 8.2 | 213 | 28.0 | 261 | 34.3 | 130 | 17.1 | 94 | 12.4 | 8 |
| 29 - I feel safe at school. | 129 | 17.0 | 230 | 30.2 | 218 | 28.6 | 75 | 9.9 | 109 | 14.3 | 7 |
| 30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. | 111 | 14.5 | 224 | 29.4 | 241 | 31.6 | 91 | 11.9 | 96 | 12.6 | 5 |
| 31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. | 163 | 21.4 | 221 | 29.0 | 183 | 24.0 | 108 | 14.2 | 87 | 11.4 | 6 |
| 32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. | 235 | 30.9 | 169 | 22.2 | 207 | 27.2 | 87 | 11.4 | 62 | 8.2 | 8 |
| 33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. | 78 | 10.4 | 201 | 26.7 | 263 | 34.9 | 113 | 15.0 | 98 | 13.0 | 15 |
| 34 - I learn about other cultures in school. | 110 | 14.5 | 255 | 33.6 | 213 | 28.1 | 106 | 14.0 | 74 | 9.8 | 10 |
| 35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. | 323 | 42.4 | 249 | 32.7 | 133 | 17.5 | 27 | 3.5 | 30 | 3.9 | 6 |
| 36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. | 151 | 19.8 | 370 | 48.5 | 162 | 21.2 | 50 | 6.6 | 30 | 3.9 | 5 |
| 37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. | 108 | 14.2 | 330 | 43.4 | 205 | 26.9 | 77 | 10.1 | 41 | 5.4 | 7 |
| 38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. | 120 | 15.9 | 312 | 41.3 | 193 | 25.5 | 81 | 10.7 | 50 | 6.6 | 12 |
| 39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 54 | 7.1 | 186 | 24.6 | 269 | 35.5 | 140 | 18.5 | 108 | 14.3 | 11 |
| 40 - Our classes are often interrupted. | 116 | 15.2 | 171 | 22.5 | 290 | 38.1 | 143 | 18.8 | 41 | 5.4 | 7 |
| 41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 88 | 11.7 | 237 | 31.6 | 327 | 43.7 | 66 | 8.8 | 31 | 4.1 | 19 |
| 42 - I have fun learning. | 74 | 9.8 | 185 | 24.5 | 217 | 28.7 | 124 | 16.4 | 155 | 20.5 | 13 |
| 43 - My teachers think I can learn. | 202 | 26.7 | 310 | 41.0 | 167 | 22.1 | 36 | 4.8 | 41 | 5.4 | 12 |
| 44 - The community is proud of this school. | 78 | 10.3 | 229 | 30.1 | 280 | 36.8 | 88 | 11.6 | 85 | 11.2 | 8 |
| 45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. | 126 | 16.6 | 244 | 32.1 | 210 | 27.7 | 98 | 12.9 | 81 | 10.7 | 9 |
| 46 - Students at my school are friendly. | 56 | 7.4 | 198 | 26.1 | 264 | 34.8 | 138 | 18.2 | 103 | 13.6 | 9 |
| 47 - This school is a good place to learn. | 72 | 9.5 | 262 | 34.7 | 255 | 33.8 | 92 | 12.2 | 74 | 9.8 | 13 |
| 48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. | 223 | 29.5 | 329 | 43.5 | 133 | 17.6 | 44 | 5.8 | 27 | 3.6 | 12 |
| 49 - My teachers are good teachers. | 126 | 16.5 | 276 | 36.2 | 238 | 31.2 | 65 | 8.5 | 57 | 7.5 | 6 |
| 50 - My school building is in good condition. | 96 | 12.6 | 248 | 32.7 | 224 | 29.5 | 98 | 12.9 | 93 | 12.3 | 9 |
| 51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. | 190 | 24.9 | 174 | 22.8 | 228 | 29.9 | 108 | 14.2 | 62 | 8.1 | 6 |
| 52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. | 133 | 17.6 | 273 | 36.1 | 166 | 21.9 | 106 | 14.0 | 79 | 10.4 | 11 |
| 53 - I like going to this school. | 103 | 13.6 | 192 | 25.4 | 236 | 31.2 | 77 | 10.2 | 148 | 19.6 | 12 |
| 54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. | 405 | 53.3 | 225 | 29.6 | 93 | 12.2 | 18 | 2.4 | 19 | 2.5 | 8 |
| 55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. | 90 | 11.9 | 240 | 31.7 | 263 | 34.7 | 84 | 11.1 | 80 | 10.6 | 11 |
| 56 - I would attend a different school if I could. | 178 | 23.4 | 101 | 13.3 | 219 | 28.8 | 128 | 16.8 | 134 | 17.6 | 8 |
| 57 - Teachers treat me with respect. | 113 | 14.9 | 254 | 33.5 | 209 | 27.6 | 103 | 13.6 | 79 | 10.4 | 10 |
| 58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. | 95 | 12.5 | 233 | 30.6 | 214 | 28.1 | 133 | 17.5 | 86 | 11.3 | 7 |
| 59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. | 201 | 26.6 | 296 | 39.2 | 195 | 25.8 | 38 | 5.0 | 26 | 3.4 | 12 |
| 60 - I am treated fairly at school. | 101 | 13.4 | 277 | 36.7 | 212 | 28.1 | 87 | 11.5 | 77 | 10.2 | 14 |
| 61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. | 235 | 31.2 | 320 | 42.4 | 110 | 14.6 | 40 | 5.3 | 49 | 6.5 | 14 |
| 62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 63 | 8.3 | 177 | 23.4 | 314 | 41.5 | 108 | 14.3 | 95 | 12.5 | 11 |
| 63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. | 88 | 11.6 | 166 | 21.8 | 195 | 25.7 | 125 | 16.4 | 186 | 24.5 | 8 |
| 64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. | 182 | 24.1 | 304 | 40.2 | 176 | 23.3 | 48 | 6.3 | 46 | 6.1 | 12 |
| 65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. | 186 | 24.6 | 218 | 28.8 | 164 | 21.7 | 87 | 11.5 | 102 | 13.5 | 11 |
| 66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. | 152 | 20.1 | 225 | 29.7 | 196 | 25.9 | 91 | 12.0 | 94 | 12.4 | 10 |
| 67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. | 222 | 29.2 | 299 | 39.3 | 163 | 21.4 | 41 | 5.4 | 36 | 4.7 | 7 |
| Data Collected in Spring, 2001 |
| Tables Posted April 14, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |