| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| JENNINGS School district |
| What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl) |
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| SEC1 | Frequency | Percent |
| MALE | 500 | 49.07 |
| FEMALE | 519 | 50.93 |
| Frequency Missing = 9 |
| What grade are you in? | ||
| SEC2 | Frequency | Percent |
| 6TH | 1 | 0.10 |
| 7TH | 226 | 22.11 |
| 8TH | 179 | 17.51 |
| 9TH | 199 | 19.47 |
| 10TH | 167 | 16.34 |
| 11TH | 138 | 13.50 |
| 12TH | 112 | 10.96 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| SEC3 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE | 64 | 6.29 |
| BLACK | 887 | 87.13 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 17 | 1.67 |
| HISPANIC | 8 | 0.79 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 42 | 4.13 |
| Frequency Missing = 10 |
| How far in school did your mother go? |
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| SEC4 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 4 | 0.39 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 32 | 3.16 |
| H.S. GRAD | 294 | 29.02 |
| POST SECONDARY | 234 | 23.10 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 240 | 23.69 |
| DON T KNOW | 209 | 20.63 |
| Frequency Missing = 15 |
| How far in school did your father go? |
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| SEC5 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 11 | 1.09 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 27 | 2.68 |
| H.S. GRAD | 265 | 26.26 |
| POST SECONDARY | 126 | 12.49 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 173 | 17.15 |
| DON T KNOW | 407 | 40.34 |
| Frequency Missing = 19 |
| How many days of school did you miss last month? |
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| SEC6 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 519 | 50.73 |
| 1 OR 2 DAYS | 278 | 27.17 |
| 3 OR 4 DAYS | 133 | 13.00 |
| 5 TO 10 DAYS | 68 | 6.65 |
| MORE THAN 10 DAYS | 25 | 2.44 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| How many hours of television do you usually watch each day? |
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| SEC7 | Frequency | Percent |
| ONE HR. OR LESS | 133 | 13.00 |
| TWO HRS. | 131 | 12.81 |
| THREE HRS. | 189 | 18.48 |
| FOUR HRS. | 183 | 17.89 |
| FIVE HRS. | 140 | 13.69 |
| SIX + HRS. | 247 | 24.14 |
| 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 | 124 | 12.29 |
| TWO YEAR SCHOOL | 108 | 10.70 |
| FOUR YEAR SCHOOL | 608 | 60.26 |
| MILITARY | 44 | 4.36 |
| OTHER | 125 | 12.39 |
| Frequency Missing = 19 |
| Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school? |
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| SEC9 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 100 | 9.82 |
| A & B | 257 | 25.25 |
| B | 100 | 9.82 |
| B & C | 331 | 32.51 |
| C | 105 | 10.31 |
| C & D | 98 | 9.63 |
| D | 14 | 1.38 |
| BELOW D | 13 | 1.28 |
| Frequency Missing = 10 |
| How much time do you usually spend on homework each day? |
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| SEC10 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE ASSIGNED | 70 | 6.87 |
| DON T DO IT | 53 | 5.20 |
| 1/2 HR. OR LESS | 267 | 26.20 |
| ONE HOUR | 392 | 38.47 |
| TWO HOURS | 156 | 15.31 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 81 | 7.95 |
| Frequency Missing = 9 |
| 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 | 693 | 67.87 |
| UNDER 6 HRS. | 106 | 10.38 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 76 | 7.44 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 32 | 3.13 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 53 | 5.19 |
| 21 TO 25 HRS. | 31 | 3.04 |
| MORE THAN 25 | 30 | 2.94 |
| 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 | 150 | 14.71 |
| GOOD | 367 | 35.98 |
| AVERAGE | 422 | 41.37 |
| BELOW AVERAGE | 43 | 4.22 |
| POOR | 38 | 3.73 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| 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 | 402 | 39.49 |
| 1 TO 2 HRS. | 285 | 28.00 |
| 3 TO 5 HRS. | 193 | 18.96 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 62 | 6.09 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 35 | 3.44 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 25 | 2.46 |
| MORE THAN 20 | 16 | 1.57 |
| Frequency Missing = 10 |
| 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 | 600 | 59.11 |
| Several Times/wk | 181 | 17.83 |
| Once a week | 41 | 4.04 |
| Once 2/wks | 18 | 1.77 |
| Infrequently | 84 | 8.28 |
| Not at all | 91 | 8.97 |
| Frequency Missing = 13 |
| Which of the following best describes the high school program you will complete? |
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| SEC15 | Frequency | Percent |
| College prep. | 583 | 59.73 |
| Voc./ tech. | 158 | 16.19 |
| General | 235 | 24.08 |
| Frequency Missing = 52 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school. |
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| SEC16A | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 88 | 8.98 |
| Rarely | 249 | 25.41 |
| Occasionally | 326 | 33.27 |
| Regularly | 317 | 32.35 |
| Frequency Missing = 48 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for high school. |
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| sec16b | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 140 | 14.36 |
| Rarely | 253 | 25.95 |
| Occasionally | 346 | 35.49 |
| Regularly | 236 | 24.21 |
| Frequency Missing = 53 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school. |
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| SEC16C | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 86 | 8.85 |
| Rarely | 158 | 16.26 |
| Occasionally | 283 | 29.12 |
| Regularly | 445 | 45.78 |
| Frequency Missing = 56 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2001 |
| Tables Posted April 14, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| JENNINGS 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. | 140 | 13.7 | 432 | 42.2 | 335 | 32.7 | 86 | 8.4 | 30 | 2.9 | 5 |
| 18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. | 120 | 11.8 | 351 | 34.5 | 304 | 29.9 | 161 | 15.8 | 81 | 8.0 | 11 |
| 19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. | 196 | 19.3 | 389 | 38.4 | 280 | 27.6 | 107 | 10.6 | 41 | 4.0 | 15 |
| 20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. | 202 | 20.0 | 382 | 37.9 | 247 | 24.5 | 128 | 12.7 | 50 | 5.0 | 19 |
| 21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. | 246 | 24.5 | 434 | 43.2 | 210 | 20.9 | 81 | 8.1 | 34 | 3.4 | 23 |
| 22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. | 256 | 25.3 | 370 | 36.6 | 226 | 22.4 | 102 | 10.1 | 57 | 5.6 | 17 |
| 23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. | 242 | 23.7 | 429 | 42.0 | 227 | 22.2 | 82 | 8.0 | 42 | 4.1 | 6 |
| 24 - My teachers make learning interesting. | 110 | 10.8 | 266 | 26.2 | 389 | 38.4 | 160 | 15.8 | 89 | 8.8 | 14 |
| 25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. | 254 | 25.1 | 452 | 44.8 | 230 | 22.8 | 49 | 4.9 | 25 | 2.5 | 18 |
| 26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. | 225 | 22.3 | 406 | 40.3 | 276 | 27.4 | 71 | 7.0 | 30 | 3.0 | 20 |
| 27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. | 325 | 32.2 | 383 | 37.9 | 187 | 18.5 | 75 | 7.4 | 40 | 4.0 | 18 |
| 28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. | 128 | 12.7 | 268 | 26.6 | 384 | 38.1 | 145 | 14.4 | 84 | 8.3 | 19 |
| 29 - I feel safe at school. | 120 | 11.9 | 248 | 24.6 | 318 | 31.5 | 163 | 16.2 | 160 | 15.9 | 19 |
| 30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. | 138 | 13.6 | 318 | 31.5 | 338 | 33.4 | 129 | 12.8 | 88 | 8.7 | 17 |
| 31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. | 203 | 20.1 | 341 | 33.7 | 260 | 25.7 | 133 | 13.1 | 75 | 7.4 | 16 |
| 32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. | 123 | 12.2 | 144 | 14.2 | 331 | 32.7 | 248 | 24.5 | 166 | 16.4 | 16 |
| 33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. | 151 | 15.1 | 245 | 24.5 | 383 | 38.3 | 126 | 12.6 | 94 | 9.4 | 29 |
| 34 - I learn about other cultures in school. | 188 | 18.6 | 384 | 38.0 | 262 | 25.9 | 110 | 10.9 | 67 | 6.6 | 17 |
| 35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. | 572 | 56.4 | 275 | 27.1 | 110 | 10.8 | 36 | 3.5 | 22 | 2.2 | 13 |
| 36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. | 297 | 29.3 | 452 | 44.5 | 212 | 20.9 | 27 | 2.7 | 27 | 2.7 | 13 |
| 37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. | 235 | 23.5 | 444 | 44.4 | 210 | 21.0 | 77 | 7.7 | 34 | 3.4 | 28 |
| 38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. | 218 | 21.8 | 395 | 39.5 | 292 | 29.2 | 64 | 6.4 | 32 | 3.2 | 27 |
| 39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 67 | 6.7 | 174 | 17.4 | 374 | 37.5 | 228 | 22.8 | 155 | 15.5 | 30 |
| 40 - Our classes are often interrupted. | 144 | 14.5 | 251 | 25.3 | 354 | 35.6 | 174 | 17.5 | 71 | 7.1 | 34 |
| 41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 127 | 13.0 | 315 | 32.1 | 419 | 42.8 | 81 | 8.3 | 38 | 3.9 | 48 |
| 42 - I have fun learning. | 183 | 18.2 | 311 | 30.9 | 338 | 33.6 | 107 | 10.6 | 66 | 6.6 | 23 |
| 43 - My teachers think I can learn. | 376 | 37.6 | 405 | 40.5 | 162 | 16.2 | 37 | 3.7 | 19 | 1.9 | 29 |
| 44 - The community is proud of this school. | 125 | 12.6 | 259 | 26.1 | 402 | 40.4 | 132 | 13.3 | 76 | 7.6 | 34 |
| 45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. | 273 | 27.6 | 319 | 32.2 | 267 | 27.0 | 85 | 8.6 | 46 | 4.6 | 38 |
| 46 - Students at my school are friendly. | 65 | 6.6 | 197 | 20.0 | 411 | 41.7 | 179 | 18.2 | 134 | 13.6 | 42 |
| 47 - This school is a good place to learn. | 126 | 12.7 | 345 | 34.9 | 359 | 36.3 | 94 | 9.5 | 65 | 6.6 | 39 |
| 48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. | 275 | 27.6 | 408 | 40.9 | 223 | 22.3 | 57 | 5.7 | 35 | 3.5 | 30 |
| 49 - My teachers are good teachers. | 224 | 22.3 | 360 | 35.9 | 322 | 32.1 | 57 | 5.7 | 40 | 4.0 | 25 |
| 50 - My school building is in good condition. | 135 | 13.6 | 322 | 32.3 | 292 | 29.3 | 137 | 13.8 | 110 | 11.0 | 32 |
| 51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. | 213 | 21.4 | 238 | 23.9 | 314 | 31.6 | 150 | 15.1 | 79 | 7.9 | 34 |
| 52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. | 278 | 27.9 | 367 | 36.9 | 210 | 21.1 | 87 | 8.7 | 53 | 5.3 | 33 |
| 53 - I like going to this school. | 156 | 15.6 | 274 | 27.4 | 313 | 31.3 | 111 | 11.1 | 147 | 14.7 | 27 |
| 54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. | 526 | 52.9 | 305 | 30.7 | 99 | 9.9 | 42 | 4.2 | 23 | 2.3 | 33 |
| 55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. | 110 | 11.1 | 269 | 27.1 | 377 | 38.0 | 128 | 12.9 | 109 | 11.0 | 35 |
| 56 - I would attend a different school if I could. | 320 | 32.3 | 195 | 19.7 | 231 | 23.3 | 131 | 13.2 | 113 | 11.4 | 38 |
| 57 - Teachers treat me with respect. | 194 | 19.7 | 337 | 34.1 | 325 | 32.9 | 87 | 8.8 | 44 | 4.5 | 41 |
| 58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. | 166 | 16.9 | 292 | 29.7 | 291 | 29.6 | 138 | 14.0 | 96 | 9.8 | 45 |
| 59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. | 361 | 36.9 | 400 | 40.9 | 170 | 17.4 | 29 | 3.0 | 19 | 1.9 | 49 |
| 60 - I am treated fairly at school. | 158 | 16.2 | 366 | 37.4 | 306 | 31.3 | 83 | 8.5 | 65 | 6.6 | 50 |
| 61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. | 237 | 24.3 | 355 | 36.4 | 205 | 21.0 | 109 | 11.2 | 70 | 7.2 | 52 |
| 62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 123 | 12.7 | 191 | 19.7 | 378 | 39.0 | 179 | 18.5 | 97 | 10.0 | 60 |
| 63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. | 157 | 16.0 | 274 | 28.0 | 279 | 28.5 | 126 | 12.9 | 144 | 14.7 | 48 |
| 64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. | 302 | 30.8 | 364 | 37.1 | 230 | 23.4 | 51 | 5.2 | 35 | 3.6 | 46 |
| 65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. | 239 | 24.5 | 319 | 32.7 | 235 | 24.1 | 119 | 12.2 | 64 | 6.6 | 52 |
| 66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. | 178 | 18.3 | 232 | 23.8 | 271 | 27.8 | 162 | 16.6 | 131 | 13.4 | 54 |
| 67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. | 314 | 31.9 | 335 | 34.1 | 226 | 23.0 | 69 | 7.0 | 39 | 4.0 | 45 |
| 68 - Access to technology is improving in my school. | 341 | 36.0 | 375 | 39.6 | 160 | 16.9 | 45 | 4.8 | 25 | 2.6 | 82 |
| 69 - The use of technology helps me achieve in school. | 287 | 30.5 | 374 | 39.8 | 202 | 21.5 | 46 | 4.9 | 31 | 3.3 | 88 |
| 70 - I receive effective training in order to use the technology available in my school. | 184 | 19.6 | 282 | 30.1 | 285 | 30.4 | 122 | 13.0 | 64 | 6.8 | 91 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2001 |
| Tables Posted April 14, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |