| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| CLAYTON School district |
| What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl) |
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| SEC1 | Frequency | Percent |
| MALE | 572 | 49.78 |
| FEMALE | 577 | 50.22 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| What grade are you in? | ||
| SEC2 | Frequency | Percent |
| 6TH | 148 | 12.93 |
| 7TH | 194 | 16.94 |
| 8TH | 175 | 15.28 |
| 9TH | 184 | 16.07 |
| 10TH | 127 | 11.09 |
| 11TH | 172 | 15.02 |
| 12TH | 145 | 12.66 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| SEC3 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE | 781 | 69.73 |
| BLACK | 174 | 15.54 |
| ASIAN/ORIENTAL | 81 | 7.23 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 6 | 0.54 |
| HISPANIC | 26 | 2.32 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 52 | 4.64 |
| Frequency Missing = 32 |
| How far in school did your mother go? |
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| SEC4 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 8 | 0.70 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 4 | 0.35 |
| H.S. GRAD | 63 | 5.50 |
| POST SECONDARY | 111 | 9.69 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 900 | 78.53 |
| DON T KNOW | 60 | 5.24 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| How far in school did your father go? |
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| SEC5 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 4 | 0.35 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 7 | 0.61 |
| H.S. GRAD | 58 | 5.06 |
| POST SECONDARY | 78 | 6.81 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 897 | 78.27 |
| DON T KNOW | 102 | 8.90 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| How many days of school did you miss last month? |
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| SEC6 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 447 | 38.90 |
| 1 OR 2 DAYS | 412 | 35.86 |
| 3 OR 4 DAYS | 192 | 16.71 |
| 5 TO 10 DAYS | 75 | 6.53 |
| MORE THAN 10 DAYS | 23 | 2.00 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| How many hours of television do you usually watch each day? |
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| SEC7 | Frequency | Percent |
| ONE HR. OR LESS | 498 | 43.38 |
| TWO HRS. | 300 | 26.13 |
| THREE HRS. | 167 | 14.55 |
| FOUR HRS. | 80 | 6.97 |
| FIVE HRS. | 36 | 3.14 |
| SIX + HRS. | 67 | 5.84 |
| 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 | 28 | 2.44 |
| TWO YEAR SCHOOL | 33 | 2.88 |
| FOUR YEAR SCHOOL | 1001 | 87.35 |
| MILITARY | 20 | 1.75 |
| OTHER | 64 | 5.58 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school? |
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| SEC9 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 427 | 37.26 |
| A & B | 315 | 27.49 |
| B | 137 | 11.95 |
| B & C | 138 | 12.04 |
| C | 49 | 4.28 |
| C & D | 59 | 5.15 |
| D | 14 | 1.22 |
| BELOW D | 7 | 0.61 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| How much time do you usually spend on homework each day? |
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| SEC10 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE ASSIGNED | 6 | 0.52 |
| DON T DO IT | 50 | 4.35 |
| 1/2 HR. OR LESS | 114 | 9.91 |
| ONE HOUR | 402 | 34.96 |
| TWO HOURS | 338 | 29.39 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 240 | 20.87 |
| 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 | 711 | 62.10 |
| UNDER 6 HRS. | 206 | 17.99 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 113 | 9.87 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 59 | 5.15 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 28 | 2.45 |
| 21 TO 25 HRS. | 14 | 1.22 |
| MORE THAN 25 | 14 | 1.22 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| How would you describe the quality of education available to you in this school? |
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| SEC12 | Frequency | Percent |
| EXCELLENT | 699 | 60.89 |
| GOOD | 372 | 32.40 |
| AVERAGE | 62 | 5.40 |
| BELOW AVERAGE | 10 | 0.87 |
| POOR | 5 | 0.44 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| 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 | 245 | 21.34 |
| 1 TO 2 HRS. | 305 | 26.57 |
| 3 TO 5 HRS. | 181 | 15.77 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 204 | 17.77 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 143 | 12.46 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 54 | 4.70 |
| MORE THAN 20 | 16 | 1.39 |
| 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 | 448 | 39.02 |
| Several Times/wk | 336 | 29.27 |
| Once a week | 135 | 11.76 |
| Once 2/wks | 76 | 6.62 |
| Infrequently | 137 | 11.93 |
| Not at all | 16 | 1.39 |
| 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. | 882 | 79.10 |
| Voc./ tech. | 44 | 3.95 |
| General | 189 | 16.95 |
| Frequency Missing = 37 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school. |
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| SEC16A | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 50 | 4.44 |
| Rarely | 169 | 15.00 |
| Occasionally | 375 | 33.27 |
| Regularly | 533 | 47.29 |
| 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 | 105 | 9.33 |
| Rarely | 250 | 22.22 |
| Occasionally | 436 | 38.76 |
| Regularly | 334 | 29.69 |
| 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 | 99 | 8.79 |
| Rarely | 210 | 18.65 |
| Occasionally | 386 | 34.28 |
| Regularly | 431 | 38.28 |
| Frequency Missing = 26 |
| Data Collected in Spring, 2002 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| CLAYTON 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. | 175 | 15.2 | 614 | 53.5 | 256 | 22.3 | 74 | 6.4 | 29 | 2.5 | 4 |
| 18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. | 397 | 34.6 | 516 | 45.0 | 166 | 14.5 | 48 | 4.2 | 19 | 1.7 | 6 |
| 19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. | 261 | 22.8 | 602 | 52.6 | 216 | 18.9 | 49 | 4.3 | 17 | 1.5 | 7 |
| 20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. | 209 | 18.3 | 498 | 43.6 | 271 | 23.7 | 121 | 10.6 | 43 | 3.8 | 10 |
| 21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. | 353 | 31.0 | 565 | 49.6 | 175 | 15.4 | 34 | 3.0 | 12 | 1.1 | 13 |
| 22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. | 309 | 27.1 | 526 | 46.1 | 222 | 19.5 | 59 | 5.2 | 25 | 2.2 | 11 |
| 23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. | 277 | 24.1 | 517 | 45.1 | 231 | 20.1 | 93 | 8.1 | 29 | 2.5 | 5 |
| 24 - My teachers make learning interesting. | 174 | 15.2 | 463 | 40.5 | 357 | 31.2 | 111 | 9.7 | 39 | 3.4 | 8 |
| 25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. | 316 | 27.6 | 609 | 53.1 | 166 | 14.5 | 44 | 3.8 | 12 | 1.0 | 5 |
| 26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. | 406 | 35.5 | 552 | 48.3 | 151 | 13.2 | 28 | 2.4 | 7 | 0.6 | 8 |
| 27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. | 435 | 37.9 | 471 | 41.0 | 164 | 14.3 | 61 | 5.3 | 17 | 1.5 | 4 |
| 28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. | 242 | 21.1 | 525 | 45.8 | 289 | 25.2 | 72 | 6.3 | 18 | 1.6 | 6 |
| 29 - I feel safe at school. | 494 | 43.2 | 470 | 41.1 | 134 | 11.7 | 28 | 2.4 | 17 | 1.5 | 9 |
| 30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. | 281 | 24.5 | 489 | 42.6 | 268 | 23.3 | 72 | 6.3 | 38 | 3.3 | 4 |
| 31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. | 263 | 23.0 | 497 | 43.4 | 241 | 21.1 | 101 | 8.8 | 42 | 3.7 | 8 |
| 32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. | 208 | 18.3 | 256 | 22.6 | 290 | 25.6 | 196 | 17.3 | 185 | 16.3 | 17 |
| 33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. | 219 | 19.2 | 489 | 43.0 | 303 | 26.6 | 88 | 7.7 | 39 | 3.4 | 14 |
| 34 - I learn about other cultures in school. | 250 | 21.9 | 511 | 44.7 | 258 | 22.6 | 96 | 8.4 | 28 | 2.4 | 9 |
| 35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. | 384 | 33.7 | 429 | 37.6 | 245 | 21.5 | 54 | 4.7 | 28 | 2.5 | 12 |
| 36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. | 454 | 39.4 | 561 | 48.7 | 108 | 9.4 | 19 | 1.7 | 9 | 0.8 | 1 |
| 37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. | 231 | 20.1 | 528 | 45.9 | 273 | 23.7 | 86 | 7.5 | 32 | 2.8 | 2 |
| 38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. | 328 | 28.7 | 566 | 49.5 | 189 | 16.5 | 38 | 3.3 | 23 | 2.0 | 8 |
| 39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 187 | 16.4 | 518 | 45.6 | 327 | 28.8 | 76 | 6.7 | 29 | 2.6 | 15 |
| 40 - Our classes are often interrupted. | 68 | 6.0 | 180 | 15.8 | 335 | 29.4 | 473 | 41.6 | 82 | 7.2 | 14 |
| 41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 81 | 7.2 | 243 | 21.6 | 504 | 44.9 | 166 | 14.8 | 129 | 11.5 | 29 |
| 42 - I have fun learning. | 196 | 17.1 | 480 | 41.8 | 296 | 25.8 | 108 | 9.4 | 68 | 5.9 | 4 |
| 43 - My teachers think I can learn. | 480 | 41.8 | 536 | 46.7 | 101 | 8.8 | 18 | 1.6 | 13 | 1.1 | 4 |
| 44 - The community is proud of this school. | 589 | 51.6 | 418 | 36.6 | 117 | 10.2 | 7 | 0.6 | 11 | 1.0 | 10 |
| 45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. | 465 | 40.6 | 439 | 38.3 | 148 | 12.9 | 70 | 6.1 | 24 | 2.1 | 6 |
| 46 - Students at my school are friendly. | 198 | 17.3 | 540 | 47.1 | 297 | 25.9 | 71 | 6.2 | 40 | 3.5 | 6 |
| 47 - This school is a good place to learn. | 409 | 35.8 | 571 | 49.9 | 132 | 11.5 | 16 | 1.4 | 16 | 1.4 | 8 |
| 48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. | 552 | 48.3 | 486 | 42.6 | 83 | 7.3 | 9 | 0.8 | 12 | 1.1 | 10 |
| 49 - My teachers are good teachers. | 399 | 34.9 | 534 | 46.8 | 158 | 13.8 | 25 | 2.2 | 26 | 2.3 | 10 |
| 50 - My school building is in good condition. | 581 | 51.0 | 460 | 40.4 | 77 | 6.8 | 17 | 1.5 | 5 | 0.4 | 12 |
| 51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. | 137 | 12.1 | 265 | 23.3 | 366 | 32.2 | 223 | 19.6 | 145 | 12.8 | 16 |
| 52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. | 639 | 56.3 | 381 | 33.5 | 82 | 7.2 | 21 | 1.8 | 13 | 1.1 | 16 |
| 53 - I like going to this school. | 340 | 29.8 | 446 | 39.1 | 216 | 18.9 | 79 | 6.9 | 59 | 5.2 | 12 |
| 54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. | 744 | 65.3 | 325 | 28.5 | 48 | 4.2 | 12 | 1.1 | 11 | 1.0 | 12 |
| 55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. | 510 | 44.9 | 442 | 38.9 | 135 | 11.9 | 31 | 2.7 | 18 | 1.6 | 16 |
| 56 - I would attend a different school if I could. | 104 | 9.2 | 110 | 9.7 | 257 | 22.7 | 314 | 27.7 | 349 | 30.8 | 18 |
| 57 - Teachers treat me with respect. | 305 | 26.9 | 543 | 48.0 | 193 | 17.0 | 58 | 5.1 | 33 | 2.9 | 20 |
| 58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. | 289 | 25.4 | 492 | 43.3 | 233 | 20.5 | 95 | 8.4 | 28 | 2.5 | 15 |
| 59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. | 451 | 39.7 | 534 | 47.0 | 120 | 10.6 | 20 | 1.8 | 10 | 0.9 | 17 |
| 60 - I am treated fairly at school. | 261 | 23.0 | 574 | 50.6 | 198 | 17.5 | 74 | 6.5 | 27 | 2.4 | 18 |
| 61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. | 296 | 26.0 | 425 | 37.4 | 227 | 20.0 | 131 | 11.5 | 58 | 5.1 | 15 |
| 62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 238 | 20.9 | 496 | 43.6 | 321 | 28.2 | 58 | 5.1 | 24 | 2.1 | 15 |
| 63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. | 198 | 17.4 | 454 | 39.9 | 274 | 24.1 | 126 | 11.1 | 87 | 7.6 | 13 |
| 64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. | 332 | 29.2 | 507 | 44.6 | 222 | 19.5 | 56 | 4.9 | 20 | 1.8 | 15 |
| 65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. | 365 | 32.0 | 373 | 32.7 | 217 | 19.1 | 113 | 9.9 | 71 | 6.2 | 13 |
| 66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. | 256 | 22.6 | 354 | 31.2 | 297 | 26.2 | 140 | 12.3 | 87 | 7.7 | 18 |
| 67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. | 507 | 44.5 | 437 | 38.3 | 141 | 12.4 | 42 | 3.7 | 13 | 1.1 | 12 |
| Data Collected in Spring, 2002 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |