| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| WELLSTON School district |
| What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl) |
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| SEC1 | Frequency | Percent |
| MALE | 105 | 49.30 |
| FEMALE | 108 | 50.70 |
| What grade are you in? | ||
| SEC2 | Frequency | Percent |
| 6TH | 46 | 21.70 |
| 7TH | 44 | 20.75 |
| 8TH | 32 | 15.09 |
| 9TH | 34 | 16.04 |
| 10TH | 16 | 7.55 |
| 11TH | 23 | 10.85 |
| 12TH | 17 | 8.02 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| SEC3 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE | 1 | 0.47 |
| BLACK | 205 | 96.24 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 1 | 0.47 |
| HISPANIC | 1 | 0.47 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 5 | 2.35 |
| How far in school did your mother go? |
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| SEC4 | Frequency | Percent |
| FINISHED 8TH | 9 | 4.23 |
| H.S. GRAD | 74 | 34.74 |
| POST SECONDARY | 30 | 14.08 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 52 | 24.41 |
| DON T KNOW | 48 | 22.54 |
| How far in school did your father go? |
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| SEC5 | Frequency | Percent |
| FINISHED 8TH | 3 | 1.42 |
| H.S. GRAD | 62 | 29.38 |
| POST SECONDARY | 20 | 9.48 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 39 | 18.48 |
| DON T KNOW | 87 | 41.23 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| How many days of school did you miss last month? |
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| SEC6 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 65 | 30.52 |
| 1 OR 2 DAYS | 66 | 30.99 |
| 3 OR 4 DAYS | 56 | 26.29 |
| 5 TO 10 DAYS | 21 | 9.86 |
| MORE THAN 10 DAYS | 5 | 2.35 |
| How many hours of television do you usually watch each day? |
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| SEC7 | Frequency | Percent |
| ONE HR. OR LESS | 42 | 19.91 |
| TWO HRS. | 43 | 20.38 |
| THREE HRS. | 34 | 16.11 |
| FOUR HRS. | 36 | 17.06 |
| FIVE HRS. | 17 | 8.06 |
| SIX + HRS. | 39 | 18.48 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| 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 | 16.59 |
| TWO YEAR SCHOOL | 28 | 13.27 |
| FOUR YEAR SCHOOL | 124 | 58.77 |
| MILITARY | 7 | 3.32 |
| OTHER | 17 | 8.06 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school? |
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| SEC9 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 17 | 8.06 |
| A & B | 46 | 21.80 |
| B | 32 | 15.17 |
| B & C | 66 | 31.28 |
| C | 26 | 12.32 |
| C & D | 21 | 9.95 |
| D | 2 | 0.95 |
| BELOW D | 1 | 0.47 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| How much time do you usually spend on homework each day? |
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| SEC10 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE ASSIGNED | 31 | 14.69 |
| DON T DO IT | 12 | 5.69 |
| 1/2 HR. OR LESS | 58 | 27.49 |
| ONE HOUR | 68 | 32.23 |
| TWO HOURS | 29 | 13.74 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 13 | 6.16 |
| 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 | 144 | 68.90 |
| UNDER 6 HRS. | 24 | 11.48 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 17 | 8.13 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 7 | 3.35 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 5 | 2.39 |
| 21 TO 25 HRS. | 5 | 2.39 |
| MORE THAN 25 | 7 | 3.35 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| How would you describe the quality of education available to you in this school? |
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| SEC12 | Frequency | Percent |
| EXCELLENT | 59 | 27.83 |
| GOOD | 81 | 38.21 |
| AVERAGE | 45 | 21.23 |
| BELOW AVERAGE | 16 | 7.55 |
| POOR | 11 | 5.19 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| 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 | 42 | 20.39 |
| 1 TO 2 HRS. | 75 | 36.41 |
| 3 TO 5 HRS. | 37 | 17.96 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 23 | 11.17 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 9 | 4.37 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 11 | 5.34 |
| MORE THAN 20 | 9 | 4.37 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| 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 | 53 | 25.12 |
| Several Times/wk | 33 | 15.64 |
| Once a week | 71 | 33.65 |
| Once 2/wks | 15 | 7.11 |
| Infrequently | 21 | 9.95 |
| Not at all | 18 | 8.53 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Which of the following best describes the high school program you will complete? |
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| SEC15 | Frequency | Percent |
| College prep. | 144 | 71.29 |
| Voc./ tech. | 20 | 9.90 |
| General | 38 | 18.81 |
| Frequency Missing = 11 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school. |
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| SEC16A | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 10 | 4.90 |
| Rarely | 39 | 19.12 |
| Occasionally | 60 | 29.41 |
| Regularly | 95 | 46.57 |
| Frequency Missing = 9 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for high school. |
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| sec16b | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 24 | 11.76 |
| Rarely | 37 | 18.14 |
| Occasionally | 67 | 32.84 |
| Regularly | 76 | 37.25 |
| Frequency Missing = 9 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school. |
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| SEC16C | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 19 | 9.41 |
| Rarely | 25 | 12.38 |
| Occasionally | 45 | 22.28 |
| Regularly | 113 | 55.94 |
| Frequency Missing = 11 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2004 |
| Tables Posted April 16, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| WELLSTON 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. | 61 | 28.9 | 89 | 42.2 | 45 | 21.3 | 7 | 3.3 | 9 | 4.3 | 2 |
| 18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. | 38 | 18.4 | 88 | 42.5 | 46 | 22.2 | 27 | 13.0 | 8 | 3.9 | 6 |
| 19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. | 93 | 43.9 | 65 | 30.7 | 34 | 16.0 | 12 | 5.7 | 8 | 3.8 | 1 |
| 20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. | 75 | 36.1 | 74 | 35.6 | 37 | 17.8 | 14 | 6.7 | 8 | 3.8 | 5 |
| 21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. | 99 | 47.4 | 59 | 28.2 | 27 | 12.9 | 11 | 5.3 | 13 | 6.2 | 4 |
| 22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. | 95 | 45.7 | 56 | 26.9 | 34 | 16.3 | 14 | 6.7 | 9 | 4.3 | 5 |
| 23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. | 81 | 38.2 | 77 | 36.3 | 37 | 17.5 | 8 | 3.8 | 9 | 4.2 | 1 |
| 24 - My teachers make learning interesting. | 55 | 26.1 | 77 | 36.5 | 39 | 18.5 | 24 | 11.4 | 16 | 7.6 | 2 |
| 25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. | 81 | 38.8 | 73 | 34.9 | 39 | 18.7 | 10 | 4.8 | 6 | 2.9 | 4 |
| 26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. | 79 | 38.2 | 72 | 34.8 | 34 | 16.4 | 11 | 5.3 | 11 | 5.3 | 6 |
| 27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. | 104 | 50.0 | 54 | 26.0 | 27 | 13.0 | 10 | 4.8 | 13 | 6.3 | 5 |
| 28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. | 55 | 26.2 | 57 | 27.1 | 54 | 25.7 | 22 | 10.5 | 22 | 10.5 | 3 |
| 29 - I feel safe at school. | 66 | 31.9 | 49 | 23.7 | 41 | 19.8 | 16 | 7.7 | 35 | 16.9 | 6 |
| 30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. | 57 | 27.3 | 69 | 33.0 | 51 | 24.4 | 14 | 6.7 | 18 | 8.6 | 4 |
| 31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. | 82 | 39.0 | 76 | 36.2 | 23 | 11.0 | 15 | 7.1 | 14 | 6.7 | 3 |
| 32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. | 29 | 13.9 | 26 | 12.4 | 42 | 20.1 | 47 | 22.5 | 65 | 31.1 | 4 |
| 33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. | 66 | 31.4 | 64 | 30.5 | 44 | 21.0 | 13 | 6.2 | 23 | 11.0 | 3 |
| 34 - I learn about other cultures in school. | 72 | 34.1 | 76 | 36.0 | 40 | 19.0 | 12 | 5.7 | 11 | 5.2 | 2 |
| 35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. | 160 | 76.2 | 32 | 15.2 | 11 | 5.2 | 2 | 1.0 | 5 | 2.4 | 3 |
| 36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. | 95 | 44.6 | 82 | 38.5 | 27 | 12.7 | 2 | 0.9 | 7 | 3.3 | 0 |
| 37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. | 59 | 28.0 | 82 | 38.9 | 47 | 22.3 | 9 | 4.3 | 14 | 6.6 | 2 |
| 38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. | 80 | 38.1 | 56 | 26.7 | 44 | 21.0 | 16 | 7.6 | 14 | 6.7 | 3 |
| 39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 21 | 10.0 | 46 | 21.9 | 60 | 28.6 | 36 | 17.1 | 47 | 22.4 | 3 |
| 40 - Our classes are often interrupted. | 45 | 21.8 | 37 | 18.0 | 52 | 25.2 | 34 | 16.5 | 38 | 18.4 | 7 |
| 41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 46 | 23.0 | 63 | 31.5 | 62 | 31.0 | 15 | 7.5 | 14 | 7.0 | 13 |
| 42 - I have fun learning. | 81 | 38.2 | 65 | 30.7 | 37 | 17.5 | 8 | 3.8 | 21 | 9.9 | 1 |
| 43 - My teachers think I can learn. | 126 | 59.4 | 48 | 22.6 | 23 | 10.8 | 8 | 3.8 | 7 | 3.3 | 1 |
| 44 - The community is proud of this school. | 35 | 16.7 | 59 | 28.2 | 51 | 24.4 | 33 | 15.8 | 31 | 14.8 | 4 |
| 45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. | 43 | 20.7 | 57 | 27.4 | 62 | 29.8 | 13 | 6.3 | 33 | 15.9 | 5 |
| 46 - Students at my school are friendly. | 34 | 16.2 | 55 | 26.2 | 60 | 28.6 | 24 | 11.4 | 37 | 17.6 | 3 |
| 47 - This school is a good place to learn. | 51 | 24.5 | 63 | 30.3 | 45 | 21.6 | 21 | 10.1 | 28 | 13.5 | 5 |
| 48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. | 78 | 37.7 | 65 | 31.4 | 29 | 14.0 | 19 | 9.2 | 16 | 7.7 | 6 |
| 49 - My teachers are good teachers. | 92 | 43.6 | 57 | 27.0 | 34 | 16.1 | 15 | 7.1 | 13 | 6.2 | 2 |
| 50 - My school building is in good condition. | 19 | 9.1 | 57 | 27.4 | 50 | 24.0 | 34 | 16.3 | 48 | 23.1 | 5 |
| 51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. | 85 | 40.7 | 49 | 23.4 | 50 | 23.9 | 10 | 4.8 | 15 | 7.2 | 4 |
| 52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. | 79 | 38.2 | 47 | 22.7 | 37 | 17.9 | 16 | 7.7 | 28 | 13.5 | 6 |
| 53 - I like going to this school. | 81 | 38.6 | 50 | 23.8 | 34 | 16.2 | 21 | 10.0 | 24 | 11.4 | 3 |
| 54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. | 163 | 77.6 | 30 | 14.3 | 10 | 4.8 | 1 | 0.5 | 6 | 2.9 | 3 |
| 55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. | 21 | 10.0 | 39 | 18.6 | 64 | 30.5 | 33 | 15.7 | 53 | 25.2 | 3 |
| 56 - I would attend a different school if I could. | 53 | 25.5 | 38 | 18.3 | 34 | 16.3 | 30 | 14.4 | 53 | 25.5 | 5 |
| 57 - Teachers treat me with respect. | 67 | 31.9 | 65 | 31.0 | 45 | 21.4 | 15 | 7.1 | 18 | 8.6 | 3 |
| 58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. | 50 | 24.4 | 62 | 30.2 | 51 | 24.9 | 22 | 10.7 | 20 | 9.8 | 8 |
| 59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. | 114 | 55.6 | 57 | 27.8 | 21 | 10.2 | 6 | 2.9 | 7 | 3.4 | 8 |
| 60 - I am treated fairly at school. | 58 | 27.9 | 65 | 31.3 | 44 | 21.2 | 24 | 11.5 | 17 | 8.2 | 5 |
| 61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. | 73 | 35.3 | 52 | 25.1 | 35 | 16.9 | 20 | 9.7 | 27 | 13.0 | 6 |
| 62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 54 | 26.1 | 43 | 20.8 | 51 | 24.6 | 26 | 12.6 | 33 | 15.9 | 6 |
| 63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. | 63 | 29.7 | 58 | 27.4 | 45 | 21.2 | 20 | 9.4 | 26 | 12.3 | 1 |
| 64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. | 88 | 41.9 | 67 | 31.9 | 34 | 16.2 | 12 | 5.7 | 9 | 4.3 | 3 |
| 65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. | 98 | 47.1 | 51 | 24.5 | 34 | 16.3 | 12 | 5.8 | 13 | 6.3 | 5 |
| 66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. | 81 | 38.8 | 71 | 34.0 | 27 | 12.9 | 18 | 8.6 | 12 | 5.7 | 4 |
| 67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. | 83 | 39.2 | 73 | 34.4 | 34 | 16.0 | 14 | 6.6 | 8 | 3.8 | 1 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2004 |
| Tables Posted April 16, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |