| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| LAWSON R-XIV School district |
| What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl) |
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| SEC1 | Frequency | Percent |
| MALE | 287 | 53.75 |
| FEMALE | 247 | 46.25 |
| What grade are you in? | ||
| SEC2 | Frequency | Percent |
| 7TH | 84 | 15.85 |
| 8TH | 95 | 17.92 |
| 9TH | 104 | 19.62 |
| 10TH | 108 | 20.38 |
| 11TH | 75 | 14.15 |
| 12TH | 64 | 12.08 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| SEC3 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE | 500 | 94.70 |
| BLACK | 3 | 0.57 |
| ASIAN/ORIENTAL | 3 | 0.57 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 7 | 1.33 |
| HISPANIC | 6 | 1.14 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 9 | 1.70 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| How far in school did your mother go? |
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| SEC4 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 2 | 0.38 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 18 | 3.38 |
| H.S. GRAD | 177 | 33.27 |
| POST SECONDARY | 157 | 29.51 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 121 | 22.74 |
| DON T KNOW | 57 | 10.71 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| How far in school did your father go? |
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| SEC5 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 4 | 0.75 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 20 | 3.75 |
| H.S. GRAD | 201 | 37.71 |
| POST SECONDARY | 115 | 21.58 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 125 | 23.45 |
| DON T KNOW | 68 | 12.76 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How many days of school did you miss last month? |
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| SEC6 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 250 | 46.99 |
| 1 OR 2 DAYS | 184 | 34.59 |
| 3 OR 4 DAYS | 65 | 12.22 |
| 5 TO 10 DAYS | 30 | 5.64 |
| MORE THAN 10 DAYS | 3 | 0.56 |
| 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 | 186 | 34.90 |
| TWO HRS. | 142 | 26.64 |
| THREE HRS. | 97 | 18.20 |
| FOUR HRS. | 49 | 9.19 |
| FIVE HRS. | 24 | 4.50 |
| SIX + HRS. | 35 | 6.57 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| 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 | 14.50 |
| TWO YEAR SCHOOL | 59 | 11.11 |
| FOUR YEAR SCHOOL | 311 | 58.57 |
| MILITARY | 38 | 7.16 |
| OTHER | 46 | 8.66 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school? |
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| SEC9 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 147 | 27.58 |
| A & B | 189 | 35.46 |
| B | 58 | 10.88 |
| B & C | 93 | 17.45 |
| C | 20 | 3.75 |
| C & D | 19 | 3.56 |
| D | 5 | 0.94 |
| BELOW D | 2 | 0.38 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How much time do you usually spend on homework each day? |
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| SEC10 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE ASSIGNED | 75 | 14.10 |
| DON T DO IT | 68 | 12.78 |
| 1/2 HR. OR LESS | 188 | 35.34 |
| ONE HOUR | 147 | 27.63 |
| TWO HOURS | 37 | 6.95 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 17 | 3.20 |
| 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 | 319 | 59.85 |
| UNDER 6 HRS. | 57 | 10.69 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 31 | 5.82 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 31 | 5.82 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 43 | 8.07 |
| 21 TO 25 HRS. | 26 | 4.88 |
| MORE THAN 25 | 26 | 4.88 |
| 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 | 168 | 31.46 |
| GOOD | 259 | 48.50 |
| AVERAGE | 92 | 17.23 |
| BELOW AVERAGE | 9 | 1.69 |
| POOR | 6 | 1.12 |
| 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 | 198 | 37.29 |
| 1 TO 2 HRS. | 123 | 23.16 |
| 3 TO 5 HRS. | 67 | 12.62 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 70 | 13.18 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 50 | 9.42 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 14 | 2.64 |
| MORE THAN 20 | 9 | 1.69 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| 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 | 221 | 41.70 |
| Several Times/wk | 98 | 18.49 |
| Once a week | 44 | 8.30 |
| Once 2/wks | 42 | 7.92 |
| Infrequently | 102 | 19.25 |
| Not at all | 23 | 4.34 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Which of the following best describes the high school program you will complete? |
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| SEC15 | Frequency | Percent |
| College prep. | 307 | 60.91 |
| Voc./ tech. | 88 | 17.46 |
| General | 109 | 21.63 |
| Frequency Missing = 30 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school. |
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| SEC16A | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 29 | 5.58 |
| Rarely | 106 | 20.38 |
| Occasionally | 203 | 39.04 |
| Regularly | 182 | 35.00 |
| Frequency Missing = 14 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for high school. |
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| sec16b | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 62 | 11.90 |
| Rarely | 151 | 28.98 |
| Occasionally | 225 | 43.19 |
| Regularly | 83 | 15.93 |
| Frequency Missing = 13 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school. |
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| SEC16C | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 27 | 5.20 |
| Rarely | 82 | 15.80 |
| Occasionally | 232 | 44.70 |
| Regularly | 178 | 34.30 |
| Frequency Missing = 15 |
| Data Collected in Spring, 2002 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| LAWSON R-XIV 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. | 39 | 7.3 | 217 | 40.6 | 204 | 38.2 | 58 | 10.9 | 16 | 3.0 | 0 |
| 18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. | 65 | 12.2 | 252 | 47.5 | 129 | 24.3 | 65 | 12.2 | 20 | 3.8 | 3 |
| 19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. | 55 | 10.4 | 253 | 47.6 | 139 | 26.2 | 59 | 11.1 | 25 | 4.7 | 3 |
| 20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. | 67 | 12.7 | 244 | 46.1 | 156 | 29.5 | 48 | 9.1 | 14 | 2.6 | 5 |
| 21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. | 84 | 16.0 | 229 | 43.5 | 157 | 29.8 | 35 | 6.7 | 21 | 4.0 | 8 |
| 22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. | 113 | 21.4 | 223 | 42.2 | 122 | 23.1 | 49 | 9.3 | 22 | 4.2 | 5 |
| 23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. | 79 | 14.8 | 233 | 43.7 | 134 | 25.1 | 66 | 12.4 | 21 | 3.9 | 1 |
| 24 - My teachers make learning interesting. | 43 | 8.1 | 145 | 27.4 | 214 | 40.5 | 90 | 17.0 | 37 | 7.0 | 5 |
| 25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. | 88 | 16.5 | 282 | 52.9 | 129 | 24.2 | 24 | 4.5 | 10 | 1.9 | 1 |
| 26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. | 84 | 15.8 | 224 | 42.0 | 166 | 31.1 | 34 | 6.4 | 25 | 4.7 | 1 |
| 27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. | 155 | 29.0 | 228 | 42.7 | 108 | 20.2 | 28 | 5.2 | 15 | 2.8 | 0 |
| 28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. | 67 | 12.6 | 208 | 39.0 | 176 | 33.0 | 52 | 9.8 | 30 | 5.6 | 1 |
| 29 - I feel safe at school. | 171 | 32.0 | 228 | 42.7 | 103 | 19.3 | 18 | 3.4 | 14 | 2.6 | 0 |
| 30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. | 88 | 16.5 | 232 | 43.6 | 154 | 28.9 | 31 | 5.8 | 27 | 5.1 | 2 |
| 31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. | 107 | 20.2 | 198 | 37.4 | 131 | 24.7 | 68 | 12.8 | 26 | 4.9 | 4 |
| 32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. | 122 | 23.0 | 139 | 26.2 | 166 | 31.3 | 64 | 12.1 | 40 | 7.5 | 3 |
| 33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. | 49 | 9.3 | 149 | 28.3 | 225 | 42.8 | 65 | 12.4 | 38 | 7.2 | 8 |
| 34 - I learn about other cultures in school. | 31 | 5.9 | 167 | 31.8 | 218 | 41.5 | 84 | 16.0 | 25 | 4.8 | 9 |
| 35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. | 236 | 44.4 | 204 | 38.4 | 74 | 13.9 | 8 | 1.5 | 9 | 1.7 | 3 |
| 36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. | 124 | 23.3 | 280 | 52.6 | 113 | 21.2 | 12 | 2.3 | 3 | 0.6 | 2 |
| 37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. | 86 | 16.2 | 276 | 51.9 | 126 | 23.7 | 30 | 5.6 | 14 | 2.6 | 2 |
| 38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. | 103 | 19.5 | 256 | 48.5 | 128 | 24.2 | 30 | 5.7 | 11 | 2.1 | 6 |
| 39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 79 | 15.0 | 211 | 40.0 | 176 | 33.3 | 43 | 8.1 | 19 | 3.6 | 6 |
| 40 - Our classes are often interrupted. | 54 | 10.3 | 110 | 20.9 | 203 | 38.6 | 135 | 25.7 | 24 | 4.6 | 8 |
| 41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 42 | 8.2 | 166 | 32.2 | 264 | 51.3 | 28 | 5.4 | 15 | 2.9 | 19 |
| 42 - I have fun learning. | 41 | 7.7 | 142 | 26.7 | 208 | 39.1 | 73 | 13.7 | 68 | 12.8 | 2 |
| 43 - My teachers think I can learn. | 111 | 20.9 | 291 | 54.8 | 100 | 18.8 | 14 | 2.6 | 15 | 2.8 | 3 |
| 44 - The community is proud of this school. | 210 | 39.8 | 217 | 41.1 | 87 | 16.5 | 6 | 1.1 | 8 | 1.5 | 6 |
| 45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. | 107 | 20.3 | 246 | 46.6 | 123 | 23.3 | 35 | 6.6 | 17 | 3.2 | 6 |
| 46 - Students at my school are friendly. | 67 | 12.7 | 229 | 43.3 | 173 | 32.7 | 39 | 7.4 | 21 | 4.0 | 5 |
| 47 - This school is a good place to learn. | 116 | 21.9 | 263 | 49.7 | 118 | 22.3 | 18 | 3.4 | 14 | 2.6 | 5 |
| 48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. | 186 | 35.3 | 268 | 50.9 | 63 | 12.0 | 6 | 1.1 | 4 | 0.8 | 7 |
| 49 - My teachers are good teachers. | 98 | 18.5 | 237 | 44.8 | 154 | 29.1 | 29 | 5.5 | 11 | 2.1 | 5 |
| 50 - My school building is in good condition. | 231 | 43.8 | 226 | 42.8 | 54 | 10.2 | 11 | 2.1 | 6 | 1.1 | 6 |
| 51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. | 76 | 14.4 | 129 | 24.5 | 210 | 39.9 | 77 | 14.6 | 34 | 6.5 | 8 |
| 52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. | 165 | 31.1 | 247 | 46.6 | 77 | 14.5 | 26 | 4.9 | 15 | 2.8 | 4 |
| 53 - I like going to this school. | 139 | 26.2 | 194 | 36.6 | 126 | 23.8 | 31 | 5.8 | 40 | 7.5 | 4 |
| 54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. | 257 | 48.6 | 220 | 41.6 | 42 | 7.9 | 2 | 0.4 | 8 | 1.5 | 5 |
| 55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. | 184 | 35.0 | 219 | 41.6 | 93 | 17.7 | 15 | 2.9 | 15 | 2.9 | 8 |
| 56 - I would attend a different school if I could. | 57 | 10.8 | 44 | 8.4 | 107 | 20.3 | 127 | 24.1 | 191 | 36.3 | 8 |
| 57 - Teachers treat me with respect. | 71 | 13.5 | 219 | 41.8 | 164 | 31.3 | 42 | 8.0 | 28 | 5.3 | 10 |
| 58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. | 84 | 16.1 | 248 | 47.6 | 131 | 25.1 | 39 | 7.5 | 19 | 3.6 | 13 |
| 59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. | 114 | 21.8 | 264 | 50.4 | 133 | 25.4 | 9 | 1.7 | 4 | 0.8 | 10 |
| 60 - I am treated fairly at school. | 86 | 16.4 | 238 | 45.3 | 130 | 24.8 | 51 | 9.7 | 20 | 3.8 | 9 |
| 61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. | 135 | 25.8 | 257 | 49.1 | 87 | 16.6 | 31 | 5.9 | 13 | 2.5 | 11 |
| 62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 60 | 11.5 | 238 | 45.5 | 180 | 34.4 | 30 | 5.7 | 15 | 2.9 | 11 |
| 63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. | 66 | 12.5 | 215 | 40.9 | 140 | 26.6 | 58 | 11.0 | 47 | 8.9 | 8 |
| 64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. | 111 | 21.2 | 254 | 48.6 | 132 | 25.2 | 16 | 3.1 | 10 | 1.9 | 11 |
| 65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. | 98 | 18.7 | 180 | 34.3 | 119 | 22.7 | 67 | 12.8 | 61 | 11.6 | 9 |
| 66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. | 49 | 9.4 | 117 | 22.4 | 178 | 34.0 | 92 | 17.6 | 87 | 16.6 | 11 |
| 67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. | 148 | 28.1 | 246 | 46.7 | 106 | 20.1 | 16 | 3.0 | 11 | 2.1 | 7 |
| Data Collected in Spring, 2002 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |