| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| DIXON R-I School district |
| What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl) |
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| SEC1 | Frequency | Percent |
| MALE | 241 | 50.10 |
| FEMALE | 240 | 49.90 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| What grade are you in? | ||
| SEC2 | Frequency | Percent |
| 6TH | 72 | 14.97 |
| 7TH | 88 | 18.30 |
| 8TH | 84 | 17.46 |
| 9TH | 79 | 16.42 |
| 10TH | 61 | 12.68 |
| 11TH | 57 | 11.85 |
| 12TH | 40 | 8.32 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| SEC3 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE | 440 | 91.29 |
| BLACK | 5 | 1.04 |
| ASIAN/ORIENTAL | 5 | 1.04 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 2 | 0.41 |
| HISPANIC | 14 | 2.90 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 16 | 3.32 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| How far in school did your mother go? |
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| SEC4 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 2 | 0.41 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 25 | 5.19 |
| H.S. GRAD | 158 | 32.78 |
| POST SECONDARY | 93 | 19.29 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 119 | 24.69 |
| DON T KNOW | 85 | 17.63 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| How far in school did your father go? |
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| SEC5 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 5 | 1.04 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 28 | 5.80 |
| H.S. GRAD | 136 | 28.16 |
| POST SECONDARY | 83 | 17.18 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 96 | 19.88 |
| DON T KNOW | 135 | 27.95 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| How many days of school did you miss last month? |
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| SEC6 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 124 | 25.67 |
| 1 OR 2 DAYS | 186 | 38.51 |
| 3 OR 4 DAYS | 108 | 22.36 |
| 5 TO 10 DAYS | 51 | 10.56 |
| MORE THAN 10 DAYS | 14 | 2.90 |
| 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 | 150 | 31.06 |
| TWO HRS. | 112 | 23.19 |
| THREE HRS. | 105 | 21.74 |
| FOUR HRS. | 60 | 12.42 |
| FIVE HRS. | 24 | 4.97 |
| SIX + HRS. | 32 | 6.63 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| 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 | 77 | 15.98 |
| TWO YEAR SCHOOL | 36 | 7.47 |
| FOUR YEAR SCHOOL | 264 | 54.77 |
| MILITARY | 31 | 6.43 |
| OTHER | 74 | 15.35 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school? |
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| SEC9 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 119 | 24.69 |
| A & B | 143 | 29.67 |
| B | 67 | 13.90 |
| B & C | 88 | 18.26 |
| C | 27 | 5.60 |
| C & D | 25 | 5.19 |
| D | 5 | 1.04 |
| BELOW D | 8 | 1.66 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| How much time do you usually spend on homework each day? |
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| SEC10 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE ASSIGNED | 83 | 17.15 |
| DON T DO IT | 71 | 14.67 |
| 1/2 HR. OR LESS | 134 | 27.69 |
| ONE HOUR | 139 | 28.72 |
| TWO HOURS | 40 | 8.26 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 17 | 3.51 |
| 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 | 325 | 67.15 |
| UNDER 6 HRS. | 54 | 11.16 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 41 | 8.47 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 23 | 4.75 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 16 | 3.31 |
| 21 TO 25 HRS. | 12 | 2.48 |
| MORE THAN 25 | 13 | 2.69 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How would you describe the quality of education available to you in this school? |
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| SEC12 | Frequency | Percent |
| EXCELLENT | 53 | 11.00 |
| GOOD | 157 | 32.57 |
| AVERAGE | 198 | 41.08 |
| BELOW AVERAGE | 42 | 8.71 |
| POOR | 32 | 6.64 |
| 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 | 183 | 38.05 |
| 1 TO 2 HRS. | 120 | 24.95 |
| 3 TO 5 HRS. | 77 | 16.01 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 51 | 10.60 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 32 | 6.65 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 13 | 2.70 |
| MORE THAN 20 | 5 | 1.04 |
| 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 | 192 | 39.83 |
| Several Times/wk | 135 | 28.01 |
| Once a week | 40 | 8.30 |
| Once 2/wks | 12 | 2.49 |
| Infrequently | 65 | 13.49 |
| Not at all | 38 | 7.88 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Which of the following best describes the high school program you will complete? |
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| SEC15 | Frequency | Percent |
| College prep. | 216 | 47.26 |
| Voc./ tech. | 95 | 20.79 |
| General | 146 | 31.95 |
| Frequency Missing = 28 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school. |
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| SEC16A | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 48 | 10.32 |
| Rarely | 115 | 24.73 |
| Occasionally | 164 | 35.27 |
| Regularly | 138 | 29.68 |
| Frequency Missing = 20 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for high school. |
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| sec16b | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 101 | 21.77 |
| Rarely | 124 | 26.72 |
| Occasionally | 155 | 33.41 |
| Regularly | 84 | 18.10 |
| Frequency Missing = 21 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school. |
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| SEC16C | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 67 | 14.47 |
| Rarely | 101 | 21.81 |
| Occasionally | 160 | 34.56 |
| Regularly | 135 | 29.16 |
| Frequency Missing = 22 |
| Data Collected in Spring, 2001 |
| Tables Posted April 14, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| DIXON R-I 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. | 25 | 5.2 | 185 | 38.4 | 180 | 37.3 | 48 | 10.0 | 44 | 9.1 | 3 |
| 18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. | 26 | 5.4 | 161 | 33.7 | 147 | 30.8 | 95 | 19.9 | 49 | 10.3 | 7 |
| 19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. | 58 | 12.0 | 192 | 39.8 | 148 | 30.7 | 52 | 10.8 | 32 | 6.6 | 3 |
| 20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. | 47 | 9.9 | 210 | 44.2 | 117 | 24.6 | 72 | 15.2 | 29 | 6.1 | 10 |
| 21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. | 90 | 18.8 | 195 | 40.7 | 131 | 27.3 | 41 | 8.6 | 22 | 4.6 | 6 |
| 22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. | 91 | 19.1 | 176 | 36.9 | 136 | 28.5 | 45 | 9.4 | 29 | 6.1 | 8 |
| 23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. | 79 | 16.3 | 194 | 40.1 | 113 | 23.3 | 65 | 13.4 | 33 | 6.8 | 1 |
| 24 - My teachers make learning interesting. | 39 | 8.1 | 98 | 20.3 | 175 | 36.3 | 102 | 21.2 | 68 | 14.1 | 3 |
| 25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. | 68 | 14.1 | 213 | 44.3 | 139 | 28.9 | 36 | 7.5 | 25 | 5.2 | 4 |
| 26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. | 60 | 12.5 | 175 | 36.5 | 167 | 34.8 | 44 | 9.2 | 34 | 7.1 | 5 |
| 27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. | 118 | 24.5 | 172 | 35.8 | 117 | 24.3 | 42 | 8.7 | 32 | 6.7 | 4 |
| 28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. | 42 | 8.8 | 151 | 31.5 | 172 | 35.9 | 61 | 12.7 | 53 | 11.1 | 6 |
| 29 - I feel safe at school. | 70 | 14.7 | 167 | 35.1 | 133 | 27.9 | 53 | 11.1 | 53 | 11.1 | 9 |
| 30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. | 68 | 14.1 | 139 | 28.9 | 160 | 33.3 | 62 | 12.9 | 52 | 10.8 | 4 |
| 31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. | 78 | 16.3 | 168 | 35.0 | 122 | 25.4 | 64 | 13.3 | 48 | 10.0 | 5 |
| 32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. | 175 | 36.3 | 115 | 23.9 | 114 | 23.7 | 48 | 10.0 | 30 | 6.2 | 3 |
| 33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. | 47 | 9.8 | 117 | 24.5 | 192 | 40.2 | 67 | 14.0 | 55 | 11.5 | 7 |
| 34 - I learn about other cultures in school. | 53 | 11.1 | 149 | 31.2 | 154 | 32.3 | 65 | 13.6 | 56 | 11.7 | 8 |
| 35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. | 201 | 41.8 | 175 | 36.4 | 73 | 15.2 | 8 | 1.7 | 24 | 5.0 | 4 |
| 36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. | 104 | 21.6 | 218 | 45.2 | 114 | 23.7 | 22 | 4.6 | 24 | 5.0 | 3 |
| 37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. | 62 | 12.9 | 200 | 41.7 | 153 | 31.9 | 50 | 10.4 | 15 | 3.1 | 5 |
| 38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. | 62 | 12.9 | 193 | 40.3 | 157 | 32.8 | 35 | 7.3 | 32 | 6.7 | 6 |
| 39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 36 | 7.5 | 120 | 25.1 | 176 | 36.8 | 87 | 18.2 | 59 | 12.3 | 7 |
| 40 - Our classes are often interrupted. | 80 | 16.7 | 116 | 24.2 | 177 | 37.0 | 81 | 16.9 | 25 | 5.2 | 6 |
| 41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 71 | 15.0 | 155 | 32.7 | 195 | 41.1 | 35 | 7.4 | 18 | 3.8 | 11 |
| 42 - I have fun learning. | 52 | 10.8 | 112 | 23.2 | 160 | 33.2 | 73 | 15.1 | 85 | 17.6 | 3 |
| 43 - My teachers think I can learn. | 130 | 27.0 | 194 | 40.2 | 120 | 24.9 | 25 | 5.2 | 13 | 2.7 | 3 |
| 44 - The community is proud of this school. | 42 | 8.7 | 150 | 31.1 | 215 | 44.6 | 47 | 9.8 | 28 | 5.8 | 3 |
| 45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. | 77 | 16.0 | 151 | 31.5 | 144 | 30.0 | 58 | 12.1 | 50 | 10.4 | 5 |
| 46 - Students at my school are friendly. | 37 | 7.7 | 139 | 29.0 | 182 | 37.9 | 67 | 14.0 | 55 | 11.5 | 5 |
| 47 - This school is a good place to learn. | 50 | 10.5 | 155 | 32.4 | 176 | 36.8 | 56 | 11.7 | 41 | 8.6 | 7 |
| 48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. | 116 | 24.2 | 208 | 43.3 | 113 | 23.5 | 20 | 4.2 | 23 | 4.8 | 5 |
| 49 - My teachers are good teachers. | 82 | 17.0 | 178 | 36.9 | 160 | 33.2 | 30 | 6.2 | 32 | 6.6 | 3 |
| 50 - My school building is in good condition. | 44 | 9.2 | 153 | 31.9 | 146 | 30.5 | 83 | 17.3 | 53 | 11.1 | 6 |
| 51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. | 131 | 27.3 | 126 | 26.3 | 139 | 29.0 | 49 | 10.2 | 35 | 7.3 | 5 |
| 52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. | 137 | 28.5 | 191 | 39.7 | 100 | 20.8 | 32 | 6.7 | 21 | 4.4 | 4 |
| 53 - I like going to this school. | 80 | 16.6 | 143 | 29.7 | 133 | 27.7 | 41 | 8.5 | 84 | 17.5 | 4 |
| 54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. | 210 | 43.9 | 184 | 38.5 | 61 | 12.8 | 9 | 1.9 | 14 | 2.9 | 7 |
| 55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. | 65 | 13.6 | 124 | 26.0 | 172 | 36.1 | 58 | 12.2 | 58 | 12.2 | 8 |
| 56 - I would attend a different school if I could. | 112 | 23.4 | 82 | 17.1 | 132 | 27.6 | 69 | 14.4 | 84 | 17.5 | 6 |
| 57 - Teachers treat me with respect. | 59 | 12.3 | 169 | 35.2 | 154 | 32.1 | 47 | 9.8 | 51 | 10.6 | 5 |
| 58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. | 74 | 15.4 | 153 | 31.9 | 152 | 31.7 | 60 | 12.5 | 40 | 8.4 | 6 |
| 59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. | 110 | 22.8 | 206 | 42.7 | 126 | 26.1 | 24 | 5.0 | 16 | 3.3 | 3 |
| 60 - I am treated fairly at school. | 68 | 14.2 | 180 | 37.5 | 146 | 30.4 | 49 | 10.2 | 37 | 7.7 | 5 |
| 61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. | 107 | 22.2 | 179 | 37.2 | 97 | 20.2 | 50 | 10.4 | 48 | 10.0 | 4 |
| 62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 29 | 6.1 | 103 | 21.7 | 204 | 42.9 | 81 | 17.1 | 58 | 12.2 | 10 |
| 63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. | 73 | 15.1 | 133 | 27.5 | 128 | 26.5 | 68 | 14.1 | 81 | 16.8 | 2 |
| 64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. | 67 | 14.0 | 182 | 38.0 | 147 | 30.7 | 53 | 11.1 | 30 | 6.3 | 6 |
| 65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. | 132 | 27.4 | 164 | 34.1 | 109 | 22.7 | 25 | 5.2 | 51 | 10.6 | 4 |
| 66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. | 66 | 13.8 | 98 | 20.5 | 148 | 31.0 | 90 | 18.8 | 76 | 15.9 | 7 |
| 67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. | 146 | 30.4 | 185 | 38.5 | 108 | 22.5 | 20 | 4.2 | 22 | 4.6 | 4 |
| Data Collected in Spring, 2001 |
| Tables Posted April 14, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |