| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| MOBERLY School district |
| What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl) |
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| SEC1 | Frequency | Percent |
| MALE | 489 | 52.02 |
| FEMALE | 451 | 47.98 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| What grade are you in? | ||
| SEC2 | Frequency | Percent |
| 6TH | 128 | 13.65 |
| 7TH | 131 | 13.97 |
| 8TH | 132 | 14.07 |
| 9TH | 152 | 16.20 |
| 10TH | 150 | 15.99 |
| 11TH | 133 | 14.18 |
| 12TH | 112 | 11.94 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| SEC3 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE | 779 | 83.58 |
| BLACK | 67 | 7.19 |
| ASIAN/ORIENTAL | 7 | 0.75 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 23 | 2.47 |
| HISPANIC | 15 | 1.61 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 41 | 4.40 |
| Frequency Missing = 12 |
| How far in school did your mother go? |
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| SEC4 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 11 | 1.17 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 55 | 5.87 |
| H.S. GRAD | 224 | 23.91 |
| POST SECONDARY | 166 | 17.72 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 289 | 30.84 |
| DON T KNOW | 192 | 20.49 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| How far in school did your father go? |
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| SEC5 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 16 | 1.72 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 52 | 5.58 |
| H.S. GRAD | 244 | 26.18 |
| POST SECONDARY | 124 | 13.30 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 220 | 23.61 |
| DON T KNOW | 276 | 29.61 |
| Frequency Missing = 12 |
| How many days of school did you miss last month? |
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| SEC6 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 318 | 33.90 |
| 1 OR 2 DAYS | 331 | 35.29 |
| 3 OR 4 DAYS | 155 | 16.52 |
| 5 TO 10 DAYS | 96 | 10.23 |
| MORE THAN 10 DAYS | 38 | 4.05 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| How many hours of television do you usually watch each day? |
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| SEC7 | Frequency | Percent |
| ONE HR. OR LESS | 268 | 28.54 |
| TWO HRS. | 237 | 25.24 |
| THREE HRS. | 178 | 18.96 |
| FOUR HRS. | 123 | 13.10 |
| FIVE HRS. | 39 | 4.15 |
| SIX + HRS. | 94 | 10.01 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| 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 | 114 | 12.17 |
| TWO YEAR SCHOOL | 141 | 15.05 |
| FOUR YEAR SCHOOL | 504 | 53.79 |
| MILITARY | 61 | 6.51 |
| OTHER | 117 | 12.49 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school? |
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| SEC9 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 263 | 28.13 |
| A & B | 244 | 26.10 |
| B | 84 | 8.98 |
| B & C | 149 | 15.94 |
| C | 62 | 6.63 |
| C & D | 88 | 9.41 |
| D | 24 | 2.57 |
| BELOW D | 21 | 2.25 |
| Frequency Missing = 9 |
| How much time do you usually spend on homework each day? |
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| SEC10 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE ASSIGNED | 207 | 22.04 |
| DON T DO IT | 119 | 12.67 |
| 1/2 HR. OR LESS | 271 | 28.86 |
| ONE HOUR | 234 | 24.92 |
| TWO HOURS | 74 | 7.88 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 34 | 3.62 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| 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 | 624 | 66.31 |
| UNDER 6 HRS. | 81 | 8.61 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 56 | 5.95 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 36 | 3.83 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 49 | 5.21 |
| 21 TO 25 HRS. | 48 | 5.10 |
| MORE THAN 25 | 47 | 4.99 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| How would you describe the quality of education available to you in this school? |
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| SEC12 | Frequency | Percent |
| EXCELLENT | 92 | 9.81 |
| GOOD | 363 | 38.70 |
| AVERAGE | 356 | 37.95 |
| BELOW AVERAGE | 71 | 7.57 |
| POOR | 56 | 5.97 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| 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 | 415 | 44.29 |
| 1 TO 2 HRS. | 172 | 18.36 |
| 3 TO 5 HRS. | 109 | 11.63 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 117 | 12.49 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 63 | 6.72 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 35 | 3.74 |
| MORE THAN 20 | 26 | 2.77 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| 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 | 279 | 29.71 |
| Several Times/wk | 144 | 15.34 |
| Once a week | 104 | 11.08 |
| Once 2/wks | 96 | 10.22 |
| Infrequently | 256 | 27.26 |
| Not at all | 60 | 6.39 |
| 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. | 509 | 55.81 |
| Voc./ tech. | 215 | 23.57 |
| General | 188 | 20.61 |
| Frequency Missing = 32 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school. |
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| SEC16A | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 94 | 10.23 |
| Rarely | 226 | 24.59 |
| Occasionally | 327 | 35.58 |
| Regularly | 272 | 29.60 |
| Frequency Missing = 25 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for high school. |
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| sec16b | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 153 | 16.78 |
| Rarely | 254 | 27.85 |
| Occasionally | 313 | 34.32 |
| Regularly | 192 | 21.05 |
| Frequency Missing = 32 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school. |
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| SEC16C | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 121 | 13.27 |
| Rarely | 186 | 20.39 |
| Occasionally | 317 | 34.76 |
| Regularly | 288 | 31.58 |
| Frequency Missing = 32 |
| Data Collected in Spring, 2005 |
| Tables Posted May 19, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| MOBERLY 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. | 95 | 10.1 | 366 | 38.8 | 338 | 35.8 | 95 | 10.1 | 49 | 5.2 | 1 |
| 18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. | 101 | 10.8 | 376 | 40.0 | 262 | 27.9 | 141 | 15.0 | 59 | 6.3 | 5 |
| 19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. | 132 | 14.1 | 370 | 39.6 | 295 | 31.6 | 90 | 9.6 | 47 | 5.0 | 10 |
| 20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. | 125 | 13.5 | 326 | 35.1 | 308 | 33.2 | 113 | 12.2 | 57 | 6.1 | 15 |
| 21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. | 176 | 18.9 | 398 | 42.8 | 230 | 24.8 | 84 | 9.0 | 41 | 4.4 | 15 |
| 22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. | 187 | 20.0 | 366 | 39.1 | 238 | 25.4 | 97 | 10.4 | 48 | 5.1 | 8 |
| 23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. | 140 | 15.0 | 371 | 39.6 | 244 | 26.1 | 134 | 14.3 | 47 | 5.0 | 8 |
| 24 - My teachers make learning interesting. | 71 | 7.6 | 239 | 25.6 | 357 | 38.3 | 163 | 17.5 | 103 | 11.0 | 11 |
| 25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. | 177 | 18.9 | 385 | 41.2 | 272 | 29.1 | 66 | 7.1 | 35 | 3.7 | 9 |
| 26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. | 155 | 16.6 | 378 | 40.6 | 270 | 29.0 | 83 | 8.9 | 46 | 4.9 | 12 |
| 27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. | 265 | 28.4 | 348 | 37.3 | 212 | 22.7 | 66 | 7.1 | 41 | 4.4 | 12 |
| 28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. | 95 | 10.2 | 286 | 30.7 | 352 | 37.7 | 136 | 14.6 | 64 | 6.9 | 11 |
| 29 - I feel safe at school. | 153 | 16.4 | 305 | 32.8 | 285 | 30.6 | 98 | 10.5 | 90 | 9.7 | 13 |
| 30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. | 123 | 13.2 | 308 | 33.0 | 312 | 33.4 | 112 | 12.0 | 78 | 8.4 | 11 |
| 31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. | 172 | 18.4 | 305 | 32.6 | 241 | 25.8 | 139 | 14.9 | 78 | 8.3 | 9 |
| 32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. | 298 | 31.9 | 198 | 21.2 | 257 | 27.5 | 114 | 12.2 | 66 | 7.1 | 11 |
| 33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. | 109 | 11.7 | 286 | 30.7 | 313 | 33.6 | 128 | 13.7 | 96 | 10.3 | 12 |
| 34 - I learn about other cultures in school. | 107 | 11.6 | 300 | 32.4 | 315 | 34.0 | 126 | 13.6 | 78 | 8.4 | 18 |
| 35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. | 378 | 40.2 | 333 | 35.4 | 158 | 16.8 | 30 | 3.2 | 42 | 4.5 | 3 |
| 36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. | 177 | 19.0 | 442 | 47.3 | 239 | 25.6 | 44 | 4.7 | 32 | 3.4 | 10 |
| 37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. | 135 | 14.5 | 370 | 39.8 | 295 | 31.7 | 88 | 9.5 | 42 | 4.5 | 14 |
| 38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. | 179 | 19.3 | 341 | 36.8 | 286 | 30.9 | 74 | 8.0 | 46 | 5.0 | 18 |
| 39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 60 | 6.5 | 176 | 19.0 | 355 | 38.4 | 213 | 23.0 | 121 | 13.1 | 19 |
| 40 - Our classes are often interrupted. | 145 | 15.8 | 258 | 28.1 | 334 | 36.3 | 140 | 15.2 | 42 | 4.6 | 25 |
| 41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 159 | 17.3 | 335 | 36.5 | 334 | 36.4 | 61 | 6.7 | 28 | 3.1 | 27 |
| 42 - I have fun learning. | 97 | 10.4 | 234 | 25.1 | 329 | 35.3 | 127 | 13.6 | 144 | 15.5 | 13 |
| 43 - My teachers think I can learn. | 245 | 26.3 | 407 | 43.8 | 212 | 22.8 | 35 | 3.8 | 31 | 3.3 | 14 |
| 44 - The community is proud of this school. | 92 | 10.0 | 224 | 24.3 | 426 | 46.2 | 104 | 11.3 | 77 | 8.3 | 21 |
| 45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. | 140 | 15.2 | 312 | 33.8 | 300 | 32.5 | 105 | 11.4 | 67 | 7.3 | 20 |
| 46 - Students at my school are friendly. | 61 | 6.6 | 203 | 22.0 | 381 | 41.4 | 166 | 18.0 | 110 | 11.9 | 23 |
| 47 - This school is a good place to learn. | 103 | 11.2 | 317 | 34.4 | 338 | 36.7 | 97 | 10.5 | 67 | 7.3 | 22 |
| 48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. | 246 | 26.8 | 421 | 45.8 | 175 | 19.0 | 43 | 4.7 | 34 | 3.7 | 25 |
| 49 - My teachers are good teachers. | 201 | 21.7 | 328 | 35.4 | 281 | 30.3 | 60 | 6.5 | 57 | 6.1 | 17 |
| 50 - My school building is in good condition. | 89 | 9.7 | 224 | 24.3 | 264 | 28.7 | 158 | 17.2 | 186 | 20.2 | 23 |
| 51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. | 308 | 33.5 | 226 | 24.6 | 234 | 25.4 | 85 | 9.2 | 67 | 7.3 | 24 |
| 52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. | 175 | 19.0 | 334 | 36.2 | 250 | 27.1 | 89 | 9.6 | 75 | 8.1 | 21 |
| 53 - I like going to this school. | 115 | 12.5 | 254 | 27.6 | 271 | 29.5 | 116 | 12.6 | 164 | 17.8 | 24 |
| 54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. | 435 | 47.5 | 301 | 32.9 | 132 | 14.4 | 25 | 2.7 | 22 | 2.4 | 29 |
| 55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. | 78 | 8.5 | 234 | 25.5 | 354 | 38.6 | 139 | 15.1 | 113 | 12.3 | 26 |
| 56 - I would attend a different school if I could. | 223 | 24.3 | 177 | 19.3 | 249 | 27.2 | 148 | 16.2 | 119 | 13.0 | 28 |
| 57 - Teachers treat me with respect. | 160 | 17.4 | 308 | 33.6 | 292 | 31.8 | 95 | 10.3 | 63 | 6.9 | 26 |
| 58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. | 165 | 18.0 | 312 | 34.1 | 272 | 29.7 | 85 | 9.3 | 81 | 8.9 | 29 |
| 59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. | 253 | 27.8 | 362 | 39.7 | 224 | 24.6 | 42 | 4.6 | 30 | 3.3 | 33 |
| 60 - I am treated fairly at school. | 122 | 13.3 | 324 | 35.4 | 297 | 32.5 | 106 | 11.6 | 66 | 7.2 | 29 |
| 61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. | 202 | 21.9 | 339 | 36.7 | 221 | 23.9 | 85 | 9.2 | 76 | 8.2 | 21 |
| 62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 63 | 6.9 | 216 | 23.6 | 391 | 42.8 | 145 | 15.9 | 99 | 10.8 | 30 |
| 63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. | 142 | 15.5 | 241 | 26.3 | 272 | 29.6 | 126 | 13.7 | 137 | 14.9 | 26 |
| 64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. | 209 | 22.7 | 375 | 40.8 | 245 | 26.7 | 55 | 6.0 | 35 | 3.8 | 25 |
| 65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. | 247 | 27.1 | 274 | 30.0 | 239 | 26.2 | 76 | 8.3 | 76 | 8.3 | 32 |
| 66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. | 200 | 21.9 | 300 | 32.8 | 276 | 30.2 | 67 | 7.3 | 72 | 7.9 | 29 |
| 67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. | 259 | 28.3 | 360 | 39.3 | 214 | 23.4 | 41 | 4.5 | 42 | 4.6 | 28 |
| Data Collected in Spring, 2005 |
| Tables Posted May 19, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |