| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| NORMANDY School district |
| What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl) |
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| SEC1 | Frequency | Percent |
| MALE | 504 | 46.24 |
| FEMALE | 586 | 53.76 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| What grade are you in? | ||
| SEC2 | Frequency | Percent |
| 6TH | 2 | 0.18 |
| 7TH | 257 | 23.58 |
| 8TH | 310 | 28.44 |
| 9TH | 168 | 15.41 |
| 10TH | 127 | 11.65 |
| 11TH | 121 | 11.10 |
| 12TH | 105 | 9.63 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| SEC3 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE | 12 | 1.10 |
| BLACK | 994 | 91.44 |
| ASIAN/ORIENTAL | 3 | 0.28 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 13 | 1.20 |
| HISPANIC | 2 | 0.18 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 63 | 5.80 |
| Frequency Missing = 10 |
| How far in school did your mother go? |
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| SEC4 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 3 | 0.28 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 42 | 3.87 |
| H.S. GRAD | 314 | 28.91 |
| POST SECONDARY | 234 | 21.55 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 298 | 27.44 |
| DON T KNOW | 195 | 17.96 |
| Frequency Missing = 11 |
| How far in school did your father go? |
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| SEC5 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 9 | 0.83 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 47 | 4.32 |
| H.S. GRAD | 269 | 24.72 |
| POST SECONDARY | 137 | 12.59 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 194 | 17.83 |
| DON T KNOW | 432 | 39.71 |
| Frequency Missing = 9 |
| How many days of school did you miss last month? |
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| SEC6 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 348 | 32.07 |
| 1 OR 2 DAYS | 315 | 29.03 |
| 3 OR 4 DAYS | 258 | 23.78 |
| 5 TO 10 DAYS | 124 | 11.43 |
| MORE THAN 10 DAYS | 40 | 3.69 |
| Frequency Missing = 12 |
| How many hours of television do you usually watch each day? |
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| SEC7 | Frequency | Percent |
| ONE HR. OR LESS | 139 | 12.75 |
| TWO HRS. | 149 | 13.67 |
| THREE HRS. | 179 | 16.42 |
| FOUR HRS. | 195 | 17.89 |
| FIVE HRS. | 133 | 12.20 |
| SIX + HRS. | 295 | 27.06 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| 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 | 169 | 15.55 |
| TWO YEAR SCHOOL | 127 | 11.68 |
| FOUR YEAR SCHOOL | 620 | 57.04 |
| MILITARY | 28 | 2.58 |
| OTHER | 143 | 13.16 |
| Frequency Missing = 10 |
| Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school? |
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| SEC9 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 87 | 8.00 |
| A & B | 209 | 19.23 |
| B | 88 | 8.10 |
| B & C | 336 | 30.91 |
| C | 140 | 12.88 |
| C & D | 178 | 16.38 |
| D | 29 | 2.67 |
| BELOW D | 20 | 1.84 |
| Frequency Missing = 10 |
| How much time do you usually spend on homework each day? |
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| SEC10 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE ASSIGNED | 234 | 21.39 |
| DON T DO IT | 110 | 10.05 |
| 1/2 HR. OR LESS | 332 | 30.35 |
| ONE HOUR | 249 | 22.76 |
| TWO HOURS | 117 | 10.69 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 52 | 4.75 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| 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 | 741 | 67.67 |
| UNDER 6 HRS. | 117 | 10.68 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 91 | 8.31 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 31 | 2.83 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 41 | 3.74 |
| 21 TO 25 HRS. | 35 | 3.20 |
| MORE THAN 25 | 39 | 3.56 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| How would you describe the quality of education available to you in this school? |
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| SEC12 | Frequency | Percent |
| EXCELLENT | 96 | 8.78 |
| GOOD | 308 | 28.18 |
| AVERAGE | 490 | 44.83 |
| BELOW AVERAGE | 113 | 10.34 |
| POOR | 86 | 7.87 |
| 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 | 532 | 48.63 |
| 1 TO 2 HRS. | 285 | 26.05 |
| 3 TO 5 HRS. | 148 | 13.53 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 60 | 5.48 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 30 | 2.74 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 22 | 2.01 |
| MORE THAN 20 | 17 | 1.55 |
| 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 | 219 | 20.11 |
| Several Times/wk | 167 | 15.34 |
| Once a week | 85 | 7.81 |
| Once 2/wks | 59 | 5.42 |
| Infrequently | 264 | 24.24 |
| Not at all | 295 | 27.09 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| Which of the following best describes the high school program you will complete? |
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| SEC15 | Frequency | Percent |
| College prep. | 556 | 53.46 |
| Voc./ tech. | 159 | 15.29 |
| General | 325 | 31.25 |
| Frequency Missing = 57 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school. |
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| SEC16A | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 106 | 10.12 |
| Rarely | 288 | 27.51 |
| Occasionally | 323 | 30.85 |
| Regularly | 330 | 31.52 |
| Frequency Missing = 50 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for high school. |
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| sec16b | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 149 | 14.30 |
| Rarely | 291 | 27.93 |
| Occasionally | 318 | 30.52 |
| Regularly | 284 | 27.26 |
| Frequency Missing = 55 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school. |
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| SEC16C | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 93 | 8.93 |
| Rarely | 203 | 19.50 |
| Occasionally | 268 | 25.74 |
| Regularly | 477 | 45.82 |
| Frequency Missing = 56 |
| Data Collected in Spring, 2005 |
| Tables Posted May 19, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| NORMANDY 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 | 12.9 | 411 | 37.7 | 384 | 35.3 | 99 | 9.1 | 55 | 5.1 | 8 |
| 18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. | 98 | 9.0 | 341 | 31.5 | 354 | 32.7 | 204 | 18.8 | 87 | 8.0 | 13 |
| 19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. | 199 | 18.5 | 354 | 32.9 | 326 | 30.3 | 133 | 12.4 | 64 | 5.9 | 21 |
| 20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. | 249 | 23.2 | 406 | 37.8 | 214 | 19.9 | 131 | 12.2 | 74 | 6.9 | 23 |
| 21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. | 208 | 19.4 | 371 | 34.6 | 290 | 27.1 | 127 | 11.9 | 75 | 7.0 | 26 |
| 22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. | 257 | 24.0 | 353 | 33.0 | 302 | 28.2 | 97 | 9.1 | 62 | 5.8 | 26 |
| 23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. | 258 | 23.8 | 403 | 37.1 | 274 | 25.2 | 95 | 8.7 | 56 | 5.2 | 11 |
| 24 - My teachers make learning interesting. | 124 | 11.4 | 271 | 25.0 | 387 | 35.7 | 191 | 17.6 | 111 | 10.2 | 13 |
| 25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. | 251 | 23.4 | 485 | 45.2 | 235 | 21.9 | 63 | 5.9 | 39 | 3.6 | 24 |
| 26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. | 219 | 20.6 | 415 | 39.0 | 298 | 28.0 | 82 | 7.7 | 50 | 4.7 | 33 |
| 27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. | 322 | 30.1 | 357 | 33.3 | 233 | 21.8 | 106 | 9.9 | 53 | 4.9 | 26 |
| 28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. | 123 | 11.5 | 256 | 23.9 | 372 | 34.7 | 183 | 17.1 | 139 | 13.0 | 24 |
| 29 - I feel safe at school. | 128 | 11.9 | 248 | 23.0 | 321 | 29.7 | 151 | 14.0 | 232 | 21.5 | 17 |
| 30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. | 176 | 16.3 | 280 | 26.0 | 366 | 34.0 | 139 | 12.9 | 117 | 10.9 | 19 |
| 31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. | 224 | 20.7 | 329 | 30.4 | 263 | 24.3 | 132 | 12.2 | 135 | 12.5 | 14 |
| 32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. | 179 | 16.7 | 181 | 16.9 | 329 | 30.7 | 228 | 21.3 | 153 | 14.3 | 27 |
| 33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. | 167 | 15.6 | 275 | 25.7 | 372 | 34.7 | 137 | 12.8 | 120 | 11.2 | 26 |
| 34 - I learn about other cultures in school. | 178 | 16.5 | 345 | 32.0 | 278 | 25.8 | 160 | 14.8 | 117 | 10.9 | 19 |
| 35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. | 553 | 51.2 | 305 | 28.2 | 149 | 13.8 | 35 | 3.2 | 39 | 3.6 | 16 |
| 36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. | 311 | 29.3 | 459 | 43.3 | 222 | 20.9 | 34 | 3.2 | 35 | 3.3 | 36 |
| 37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. | 151 | 14.4 | 353 | 33.6 | 338 | 32.2 | 111 | 10.6 | 98 | 9.3 | 46 |
| 38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. | 217 | 21.0 | 373 | 36.2 | 297 | 28.8 | 78 | 7.6 | 66 | 6.4 | 66 |
| 39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 83 | 8.0 | 178 | 17.2 | 333 | 32.3 | 202 | 19.6 | 236 | 22.9 | 65 |
| 40 - Our classes are often interrupted. | 253 | 24.7 | 291 | 28.4 | 284 | 27.7 | 122 | 11.9 | 74 | 7.2 | 73 |
| 41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 123 | 12.2 | 301 | 29.8 | 447 | 44.3 | 71 | 7.0 | 67 | 6.6 | 88 |
| 42 - I have fun learning. | 185 | 17.9 | 291 | 28.1 | 335 | 32.4 | 100 | 9.7 | 124 | 12.0 | 62 |
| 43 - My teachers think I can learn. | 368 | 35.9 | 389 | 38.0 | 197 | 19.2 | 44 | 4.3 | 26 | 2.5 | 73 |
| 44 - The community is proud of this school. | 71 | 7.0 | 147 | 14.4 | 358 | 35.1 | 209 | 20.5 | 235 | 23.0 | 77 |
| 45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. | 184 | 18.1 | 291 | 28.7 | 323 | 31.8 | 118 | 11.6 | 99 | 9.8 | 82 |
| 46 - Students at my school are friendly. | 68 | 6.7 | 183 | 18.0 | 390 | 38.3 | 148 | 14.5 | 229 | 22.5 | 79 |
| 47 - This school is a good place to learn. | 88 | 8.8 | 210 | 21.0 | 337 | 33.6 | 179 | 17.9 | 188 | 18.8 | 95 |
| 48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. | 212 | 21.0 | 340 | 33.7 | 303 | 30.1 | 70 | 6.9 | 83 | 8.2 | 89 |
| 49 - My teachers are good teachers. | 230 | 22.6 | 293 | 28.8 | 348 | 34.2 | 72 | 7.1 | 76 | 7.5 | 78 |
| 50 - My school building is in good condition. | 57 | 5.7 | 127 | 12.6 | 233 | 23.1 | 220 | 21.8 | 370 | 36.7 | 90 |
| 51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. | 350 | 35.2 | 241 | 24.2 | 238 | 23.9 | 83 | 8.4 | 82 | 8.2 | 103 |
| 52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. | 185 | 18.5 | 285 | 28.5 | 276 | 27.6 | 127 | 12.7 | 128 | 12.8 | 96 |
| 53 - I like going to this school. | 141 | 14.1 | 234 | 23.4 | 314 | 31.5 | 103 | 10.3 | 206 | 20.6 | 99 |
| 54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. | 544 | 54.5 | 260 | 26.1 | 119 | 11.9 | 37 | 3.7 | 38 | 3.8 | 99 |
| 55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. | 78 | 7.8 | 161 | 16.2 | 354 | 35.6 | 172 | 17.3 | 230 | 23.1 | 102 |
| 56 - I would attend a different school if I could. | 376 | 37.8 | 193 | 19.4 | 242 | 24.3 | 96 | 9.7 | 87 | 8.8 | 103 |
| 57 - Teachers treat me with respect. | 205 | 20.8 | 275 | 27.9 | 325 | 32.9 | 95 | 9.6 | 87 | 8.8 | 110 |
| 58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. | 145 | 14.6 | 283 | 28.5 | 313 | 31.6 | 129 | 13.0 | 122 | 12.3 | 105 |
| 59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. | 340 | 34.7 | 350 | 35.8 | 216 | 22.1 | 39 | 4.0 | 34 | 3.5 | 118 |
| 60 - I am treated fairly at school. | 161 | 16.3 | 306 | 30.9 | 332 | 33.5 | 107 | 10.8 | 84 | 8.5 | 107 |
| 61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. | 224 | 22.8 | 289 | 29.5 | 210 | 21.4 | 115 | 11.7 | 143 | 14.6 | 116 |
| 62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 95 | 9.6 | 166 | 16.8 | 300 | 30.4 | 221 | 22.4 | 204 | 20.7 | 111 |
| 63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. | 128 | 12.9 | 209 | 21.1 | 321 | 32.4 | 157 | 15.9 | 175 | 17.7 | 107 |
| 64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. | 265 | 27.1 | 310 | 31.7 | 285 | 29.1 | 57 | 5.8 | 62 | 6.3 | 118 |
| 65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. | 284 | 28.7 | 282 | 28.5 | 233 | 23.6 | 80 | 8.1 | 109 | 11.0 | 109 |
| 66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. | 229 | 23.2 | 253 | 25.7 | 261 | 26.5 | 117 | 11.9 | 126 | 12.8 | 111 |
| 67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. | 275 | 27.6 | 341 | 34.2 | 242 | 24.2 | 65 | 6.5 | 75 | 7.5 | 99 |
| Data Collected in Spring, 2005 |
| Tables Posted May 19, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |