| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| APPLETON CITY R-II School district |
| What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl) |
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| SEC1 | Frequency | Percent |
| MALE | 146 | 57.71 |
| FEMALE | 107 | 42.29 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| What grade are you in? | ||
| SEC2 | Frequency | Percent |
| 6TH | 38 | 14.96 |
| 7TH | 34 | 13.39 |
| 8TH | 33 | 12.99 |
| 9TH | 40 | 15.75 |
| 10TH | 31 | 12.20 |
| 11TH | 35 | 13.78 |
| 12TH | 43 | 16.93 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| SEC3 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE | 227 | 89.37 |
| BLACK | 1 | 0.39 |
| ASIAN/ORIENTAL | 2 | 0.79 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 5 | 1.97 |
| HISPANIC | 9 | 3.54 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 10 | 3.94 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How far in school did your mother go? |
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| SEC4 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 3 | 1.19 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 12 | 4.76 |
| H.S. GRAD | 73 | 28.97 |
| POST SECONDARY | 45 | 17.86 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 62 | 24.60 |
| DON T KNOW | 57 | 22.62 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| How far in school did your father go? |
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| SEC5 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 8 | 3.20 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 12 | 4.80 |
| H.S. GRAD | 92 | 36.80 |
| POST SECONDARY | 28 | 11.20 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 40 | 16.00 |
| DON T KNOW | 70 | 28.00 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| How many days of school did you miss last month? |
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| SEC6 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 164 | 64.57 |
| 1 OR 2 DAYS | 58 | 22.83 |
| 3 OR 4 DAYS | 18 | 7.09 |
| 5 TO 10 DAYS | 7 | 2.76 |
| MORE THAN 10 DAYS | 7 | 2.76 |
| 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 | 95 | 37.85 |
| TWO HRS. | 56 | 22.31 |
| THREE HRS. | 43 | 17.13 |
| FOUR HRS. | 27 | 10.76 |
| FIVE HRS. | 8 | 3.19 |
| SIX + HRS. | 22 | 8.76 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| 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 | 35 | 13.83 |
| TWO YEAR SCHOOL | 36 | 14.23 |
| FOUR YEAR SCHOOL | 124 | 49.01 |
| MILITARY | 29 | 11.46 |
| OTHER | 29 | 11.46 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school? |
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| SEC9 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 77 | 30.56 |
| A & B | 64 | 25.40 |
| B | 26 | 10.32 |
| B & C | 37 | 14.68 |
| C | 15 | 5.95 |
| C & D | 22 | 8.73 |
| D | 6 | 2.38 |
| BELOW D | 5 | 1.98 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| How much time do you usually spend on homework each day? |
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| SEC10 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE ASSIGNED | 31 | 12.25 |
| DON T DO IT | 18 | 7.11 |
| 1/2 HR. OR LESS | 72 | 28.46 |
| ONE HOUR | 82 | 32.41 |
| TWO HOURS | 32 | 12.65 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 18 | 7.11 |
| 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 | 138 | 54.12 |
| UNDER 6 HRS. | 40 | 15.69 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 20 | 7.84 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 23 | 9.02 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 16 | 6.27 |
| 21 TO 25 HRS. | 6 | 2.35 |
| MORE THAN 25 | 12 | 4.71 |
| How would you describe the quality of education available to you in this school? |
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| SEC12 | Frequency | Percent |
| EXCELLENT | 32 | 12.55 |
| GOOD | 98 | 38.43 |
| AVERAGE | 88 | 34.51 |
| BELOW AVERAGE | 23 | 9.02 |
| POOR | 14 | 5.49 |
| 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 | 79 | 31.47 |
| 1 TO 2 HRS. | 51 | 20.32 |
| 3 TO 5 HRS. | 32 | 12.75 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 37 | 14.74 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 25 | 9.96 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 17 | 6.77 |
| MORE THAN 20 | 10 | 3.98 |
| 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 | 82 | 32.28 |
| Several Times/wk | 19 | 7.48 |
| Once a week | 42 | 16.54 |
| Once 2/wks | 9 | 3.54 |
| Infrequently | 54 | 21.26 |
| Not at all | 48 | 18.90 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Which of the following best describes the high school program you will complete? |
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| SEC15 | Frequency | Percent |
| College prep. | 124 | 50.41 |
| Voc./ tech. | 65 | 26.42 |
| General | 57 | 23.17 |
| Frequency Missing = 9 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school. |
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| SEC16A | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 18 | 7.44 |
| Rarely | 49 | 20.25 |
| Occasionally | 93 | 38.43 |
| Regularly | 82 | 33.88 |
| Frequency Missing = 13 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for high school. |
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| sec16b | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 45 | 18.67 |
| Rarely | 53 | 21.99 |
| Occasionally | 84 | 34.85 |
| Regularly | 59 | 24.48 |
| Frequency Missing = 14 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school. |
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| SEC16C | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 28 | 11.43 |
| Rarely | 49 | 20.00 |
| Occasionally | 91 | 37.14 |
| Regularly | 77 | 31.43 |
| Frequency Missing = 10 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2003 |
| Tables Posted April 16, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| APPLETON CITY 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. | 31 | 12.3 | 106 | 41.9 | 77 | 30.4 | 25 | 9.9 | 14 | 5.5 | 2 |
| 18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. | 34 | 13.4 | 88 | 34.6 | 77 | 30.3 | 38 | 15.0 | 17 | 6.7 | 1 |
| 19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. | 42 | 16.6 | 113 | 44.7 | 57 | 22.5 | 28 | 11.1 | 13 | 5.1 | 2 |
| 20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. | 40 | 15.9 | 112 | 44.4 | 66 | 26.2 | 22 | 8.7 | 12 | 4.8 | 3 |
| 21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. | 76 | 30.0 | 117 | 46.2 | 43 | 17.0 | 11 | 4.3 | 6 | 2.4 | 2 |
| 22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. | 65 | 25.7 | 115 | 45.5 | 44 | 17.4 | 20 | 7.9 | 9 | 3.6 | 2 |
| 23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. | 48 | 18.9 | 103 | 40.6 | 60 | 23.6 | 30 | 11.8 | 13 | 5.1 | 1 |
| 24 - My teachers make learning interesting. | 29 | 11.5 | 66 | 26.2 | 95 | 37.7 | 40 | 15.9 | 22 | 8.7 | 3 |
| 25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. | 43 | 17.2 | 117 | 46.8 | 67 | 26.8 | 17 | 6.8 | 6 | 2.4 | 5 |
| 26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. | 44 | 17.7 | 101 | 40.6 | 69 | 27.7 | 28 | 11.2 | 7 | 2.8 | 6 |
| 27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. | 67 | 26.6 | 116 | 46.0 | 46 | 18.3 | 13 | 5.2 | 10 | 4.0 | 3 |
| 28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. | 35 | 13.9 | 104 | 41.4 | 75 | 29.9 | 29 | 11.6 | 8 | 3.2 | 4 |
| 29 - I feel safe at school. | 63 | 25.2 | 96 | 38.4 | 62 | 24.8 | 20 | 8.0 | 9 | 3.6 | 5 |
| 30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. | 52 | 20.9 | 84 | 33.7 | 69 | 27.7 | 26 | 10.4 | 18 | 7.2 | 6 |
| 31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. | 64 | 25.6 | 98 | 39.2 | 47 | 18.8 | 30 | 12.0 | 11 | 4.4 | 5 |
| 32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. | 70 | 28.1 | 41 | 16.5 | 91 | 36.5 | 22 | 8.8 | 25 | 10.0 | 6 |
| 33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. | 36 | 14.5 | 85 | 34.1 | 84 | 33.7 | 31 | 12.4 | 13 | 5.2 | 6 |
| 34 - I learn about other cultures in school. | 53 | 21.1 | 84 | 33.5 | 71 | 28.3 | 26 | 10.4 | 17 | 6.8 | 4 |
| 35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. | 153 | 60.2 | 76 | 29.9 | 18 | 7.1 | 3 | 1.2 | 4 | 1.6 | 1 |
| 36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. | 63 | 24.8 | 130 | 51.2 | 48 | 18.9 | 11 | 4.3 | 2 | 0.8 | 1 |
| 37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. | 39 | 15.6 | 113 | 45.2 | 79 | 31.6 | 17 | 6.8 | 2 | 0.8 | 5 |
| 38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. | 63 | 25.3 | 111 | 44.6 | 53 | 21.3 | 12 | 4.8 | 10 | 4.0 | 6 |
| 39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 38 | 15.1 | 82 | 32.7 | 93 | 37.1 | 23 | 9.2 | 15 | 6.0 | 4 |
| 40 - Our classes are often interrupted. | 18 | 7.3 | 38 | 15.3 | 107 | 43.1 | 66 | 26.6 | 19 | 7.7 | 7 |
| 41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 37 | 14.9 | 98 | 39.5 | 92 | 37.1 | 16 | 6.5 | 5 | 2.0 | 7 |
| 42 - I have fun learning. | 25 | 9.9 | 74 | 29.2 | 86 | 34.0 | 34 | 13.4 | 34 | 13.4 | 2 |
| 43 - My teachers think I can learn. | 97 | 38.5 | 108 | 42.9 | 33 | 13.1 | 9 | 3.6 | 5 | 2.0 | 3 |
| 44 - The community is proud of this school. | 44 | 17.7 | 88 | 35.3 | 89 | 35.7 | 18 | 7.2 | 10 | 4.0 | 6 |
| 45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. | 42 | 16.7 | 101 | 40.2 | 75 | 29.9 | 25 | 10.0 | 8 | 3.2 | 4 |
| 46 - Students at my school are friendly. | 36 | 14.2 | 94 | 37.2 | 85 | 33.6 | 23 | 9.1 | 15 | 5.9 | 2 |
| 47 - This school is a good place to learn. | 43 | 17.4 | 103 | 41.7 | 68 | 27.5 | 19 | 7.7 | 14 | 5.7 | 8 |
| 48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. | 78 | 31.1 | 109 | 43.4 | 39 | 15.5 | 18 | 7.2 | 7 | 2.8 | 4 |
| 49 - My teachers are good teachers. | 66 | 26.0 | 105 | 41.3 | 59 | 23.2 | 18 | 7.1 | 6 | 2.4 | 1 |
| 50 - My school building is in good condition. | 50 | 19.8 | 97 | 38.3 | 68 | 26.9 | 27 | 10.7 | 11 | 4.3 | 2 |
| 51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. | 25 | 10.0 | 35 | 13.9 | 73 | 29.1 | 72 | 28.7 | 46 | 18.3 | 4 |
| 52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. | 64 | 25.4 | 92 | 36.5 | 58 | 23.0 | 26 | 10.3 | 12 | 4.8 | 3 |
| 53 - I like going to this school. | 56 | 22.1 | 90 | 35.6 | 61 | 24.1 | 15 | 5.9 | 31 | 12.3 | 2 |
| 54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. | 128 | 51.2 | 87 | 34.8 | 20 | 8.0 | 11 | 4.4 | 4 | 1.6 | 5 |
| 55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. | 59 | 23.9 | 101 | 40.9 | 61 | 24.7 | 12 | 4.9 | 14 | 5.7 | 8 |
| 56 - I would attend a different school if I could. | 43 | 17.1 | 29 | 11.5 | 61 | 24.2 | 46 | 18.3 | 73 | 29.0 | 3 |
| 57 - Teachers treat me with respect. | 50 | 20.3 | 108 | 43.9 | 57 | 23.2 | 21 | 8.5 | 10 | 4.1 | 9 |
| 58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. | 40 | 16.5 | 84 | 34.6 | 78 | 32.1 | 28 | 11.5 | 13 | 5.3 | 12 |
| 59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. | 77 | 31.0 | 113 | 45.6 | 52 | 21.0 | 3 | 1.2 | 3 | 1.2 | 7 |
| 60 - I am treated fairly at school. | 46 | 18.5 | 106 | 42.6 | 66 | 26.5 | 19 | 7.6 | 12 | 4.8 | 6 |
| 61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. | 61 | 24.5 | 106 | 42.6 | 47 | 18.9 | 24 | 9.6 | 11 | 4.4 | 6 |
| 62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 36 | 14.6 | 76 | 30.8 | 105 | 42.5 | 22 | 8.9 | 8 | 3.2 | 8 |
| 63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. | 50 | 20.0 | 90 | 36.0 | 58 | 23.2 | 25 | 10.0 | 27 | 10.8 | 5 |
| 64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. | 69 | 28.0 | 103 | 41.9 | 53 | 21.5 | 13 | 5.3 | 8 | 3.3 | 9 |
| 65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. | 46 | 18.3 | 70 | 27.9 | 58 | 23.1 | 40 | 15.9 | 37 | 14.7 | 4 |
| 66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. | 29 | 11.7 | 72 | 29.1 | 70 | 28.3 | 33 | 13.4 | 43 | 17.4 | 8 |
| 67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. | 72 | 29.0 | 102 | 41.1 | 54 | 21.8 | 16 | 6.5 | 4 | 1.6 | 7 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2003 |
| Tables Posted April 16, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |