| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| SPECL. SCH. DST. ST. LOUIS CO. School district |
| What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl) |
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| SEC1 | Frequency | Percent |
| MALE | 1385 | 56.46 |
| FEMALE | 1068 | 43.54 |
| Frequency Missing = 10 |
| What grade are you in? | ||
| SEC2 | Frequency | Percent |
| 6TH | 38 | 1.55 |
| 7TH | 81 | 3.30 |
| 8TH | 121 | 4.93 |
| 9TH | 109 | 4.45 |
| 10TH | 459 | 18.72 |
| 11TH | 788 | 32.14 |
| 12TH | 856 | 34.91 |
| Frequency Missing = 11 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| SEC3 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE | 1135 | 46.63 |
| BLACK | 1114 | 45.77 |
| ASIAN/ORIENTAL | 25 | 1.03 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 17 | 0.70 |
| HISPANIC | 36 | 1.48 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 107 | 4.40 |
| Frequency Missing = 29 |
| How far in school did your mother go? |
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| SEC4 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 20 | 0.82 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 102 | 4.20 |
| H.S. GRAD | 618 | 25.43 |
| POST SECONDARY | 529 | 21.77 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 727 | 29.92 |
| DON T KNOW | 434 | 17.86 |
| Frequency Missing = 33 |
| How far in school did your father go? |
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| SEC5 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 19 | 0.78 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 98 | 4.05 |
| H.S. GRAD | 591 | 24.40 |
| POST SECONDARY | 387 | 15.98 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 559 | 23.08 |
| DON T KNOW | 768 | 31.71 |
| Frequency Missing = 41 |
| How many days of school did you miss last month? |
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| SEC6 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 810 | 33.14 |
| 1 OR 2 DAYS | 941 | 38.50 |
| 3 OR 4 DAYS | 412 | 16.86 |
| 5 TO 10 DAYS | 198 | 8.10 |
| MORE THAN 10 DAYS | 83 | 3.40 |
| Frequency Missing = 19 |
| How many hours of television do you usually watch each day? |
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| SEC7 | Frequency | Percent |
| ONE HR. OR LESS | 584 | 23.88 |
| TWO HRS. | 498 | 20.36 |
| THREE HRS. | 517 | 21.14 |
| FOUR HRS. | 330 | 13.49 |
| FIVE HRS. | 192 | 7.85 |
| SIX + HRS. | 325 | 13.29 |
| Frequency Missing = 17 |
| 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 | 497 | 20.38 |
| TWO YEAR SCHOOL | 577 | 23.66 |
| FOUR YEAR SCHOOL | 895 | 36.70 |
| MILITARY | 124 | 5.08 |
| OTHER | 346 | 14.19 |
| Frequency Missing = 24 |
| Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school? |
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| SEC9 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 347 | 14.32 |
| A & B | 657 | 27.12 |
| B | 324 | 13.37 |
| B & C | 633 | 26.12 |
| C | 230 | 9.49 |
| C & D | 160 | 6.60 |
| D | 53 | 2.19 |
| BELOW D | 19 | 0.78 |
| Frequency Missing = 40 |
| How much time do you usually spend on homework each day? |
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| SEC10 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE ASSIGNED | 619 | 25.34 |
| DON T DO IT | 181 | 7.41 |
| 1/2 HR. OR LESS | 551 | 22.55 |
| ONE HOUR | 611 | 25.01 |
| TWO HOURS | 319 | 13.06 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 162 | 6.63 |
| Frequency Missing = 20 |
| 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 | 1354 | 55.40 |
| UNDER 6 HRS. | 148 | 6.06 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 120 | 4.91 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 124 | 5.07 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 282 | 11.54 |
| 21 TO 25 HRS. | 232 | 9.49 |
| MORE THAN 25 | 184 | 7.53 |
| Frequency Missing = 19 |
| How would you describe the quality of education available to you in this school? |
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| SEC12 | Frequency | Percent |
| EXCELLENT | 680 | 27.82 |
| GOOD | 1058 | 43.29 |
| AVERAGE | 558 | 22.83 |
| BELOW AVERAGE | 90 | 3.68 |
| POOR | 58 | 2.37 |
| Frequency Missing = 19 |
| 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 | 1483 | 61.05 |
| 1 TO 2 HRS. | 454 | 18.69 |
| 3 TO 5 HRS. | 237 | 9.76 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 125 | 5.15 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 59 | 2.43 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 32 | 1.32 |
| MORE THAN 20 | 39 | 1.61 |
| Frequency Missing = 34 |
| 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 | 692 | 28.33 |
| Several Times/wk | 454 | 18.58 |
| Once a week | 319 | 13.06 |
| Once 2/wks | 138 | 5.65 |
| Infrequently | 549 | 22.47 |
| Not at all | 291 | 11.91 |
| Frequency Missing = 20 |
| Which of the following best describes the high school program you will complete? |
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| SEC15 | Frequency | Percent |
| College prep. | 588 | 24.84 |
| Voc./ tech. | 1354 | 57.20 |
| General | 425 | 17.96 |
| Frequency Missing = 96 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school. |
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| SEC16A | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 204 | 8.41 |
| Rarely | 499 | 20.58 |
| Occasionally | 882 | 36.37 |
| Regularly | 840 | 34.64 |
| Frequency Missing = 38 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for high school. |
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| sec16b | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 310 | 12.98 |
| Rarely | 540 | 22.60 |
| Occasionally | 824 | 34.49 |
| Regularly | 715 | 29.93 |
| Frequency Missing = 74 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school. |
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| SEC16C | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 223 | 9.36 |
| Rarely | 379 | 15.90 |
| Occasionally | 765 | 32.10 |
| Regularly | 1016 | 42.64 |
| Frequency Missing = 80 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2005 |
| Tables Posted February 28, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| SPECL. SCH. DST. ST. LOUIS CO. 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. | 564 | 23.3 | 1,010 | 41.7 | 596 | 24.6 | 163 | 6.7 | 87 | 3.6 | 43 |
| 18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. | 587 | 24.4 | 999 | 41.5 | 523 | 21.7 | 199 | 8.3 | 99 | 4.1 | 56 |
| 19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. | 671 | 27.6 | 1,048 | 43.1 | 505 | 20.7 | 131 | 5.4 | 79 | 3.2 | 29 |
| 20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. | 481 | 20.1 | 885 | 36.9 | 643 | 26.8 | 242 | 10.1 | 148 | 6.2 | 64 |
| 21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. | 718 | 29.5 | 1,035 | 42.6 | 478 | 19.7 | 132 | 5.4 | 69 | 2.8 | 31 |
| 22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. | 743 | 30.5 | 1,005 | 41.3 | 442 | 18.2 | 167 | 6.9 | 78 | 3.2 | 28 |
| 23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. | 658 | 27.0 | 1,053 | 43.1 | 469 | 19.2 | 180 | 7.4 | 81 | 3.3 | 22 |
| 24 - My teachers make learning interesting. | 518 | 21.2 | 817 | 33.5 | 726 | 29.8 | 222 | 9.1 | 155 | 6.4 | 25 |
| 25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. | 779 | 32.3 | 1,106 | 45.9 | 396 | 16.4 | 81 | 3.4 | 48 | 2.0 | 53 |
| 26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. | 686 | 28.2 | 1,025 | 42.2 | 531 | 21.8 | 116 | 4.8 | 73 | 3.0 | 32 |
| 27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. | 952 | 39.2 | 1,030 | 42.4 | 323 | 13.3 | 82 | 3.4 | 44 | 1.8 | 32 |
| 28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. | 570 | 23.4 | 944 | 38.7 | 625 | 25.6 | 198 | 8.1 | 100 | 4.1 | 26 |
| 29 - I feel safe at school. | 684 | 28.0 | 887 | 36.3 | 587 | 24.0 | 159 | 6.5 | 128 | 5.2 | 18 |
| 30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. | 530 | 21.7 | 923 | 37.8 | 645 | 26.4 | 194 | 8.0 | 147 | 6.0 | 24 |
| 31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. | 568 | 23.4 | 911 | 37.5 | 554 | 22.8 | 217 | 8.9 | 182 | 7.5 | 31 |
| 32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. | 446 | 18.5 | 466 | 19.3 | 740 | 30.6 | 331 | 13.7 | 432 | 17.9 | 48 |
| 33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. | 537 | 22.3 | 789 | 32.7 | 729 | 30.2 | 196 | 8.1 | 160 | 6.6 | 52 |
| 34 - I learn about other cultures in school. | 402 | 16.5 | 773 | 31.8 | 711 | 29.2 | 316 | 13.0 | 229 | 9.4 | 32 |
| 35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. | 739 | 31.3 | 859 | 36.3 | 548 | 23.2 | 123 | 5.2 | 95 | 4.0 | 99 |
| 36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. | 799 | 33.2 | 1,088 | 45.2 | 379 | 15.7 | 75 | 3.1 | 68 | 2.8 | 54 |
| 37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. | 514 | 21.2 | 1,058 | 43.6 | 631 | 26.0 | 131 | 5.4 | 90 | 3.7 | 39 |
| 38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. | 694 | 28.6 | 1,103 | 45.4 | 453 | 18.6 | 114 | 4.7 | 66 | 2.7 | 33 |
| 39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 340 | 14.0 | 709 | 29.2 | 792 | 32.6 | 345 | 14.2 | 241 | 9.9 | 36 |
| 40 - Our classes are often interrupted. | 277 | 11.4 | 536 | 22.0 | 753 | 30.9 | 653 | 26.8 | 214 | 8.8 | 30 |
| 41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 531 | 22.4 | 872 | 36.8 | 787 | 33.2 | 108 | 4.6 | 69 | 2.9 | 96 |
| 42 - I have fun learning. | 604 | 24.7 | 912 | 37.4 | 621 | 25.4 | 165 | 6.8 | 139 | 5.7 | 22 |
| 43 - My teachers think I can learn. | 1,002 | 41.1 | 1,024 | 42.0 | 331 | 13.6 | 38 | 1.6 | 42 | 1.7 | 26 |
| 44 - The community is proud of this school. | 530 | 22.0 | 820 | 34.0 | 854 | 35.4 | 102 | 4.2 | 106 | 4.4 | 51 |
| 45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. | 431 | 18.2 | 699 | 29.5 | 855 | 36.1 | 188 | 7.9 | 193 | 8.2 | 97 |
| 46 - Students at my school are friendly. | 417 | 17.2 | 787 | 32.4 | 815 | 33.5 | 219 | 9.0 | 192 | 7.9 | 33 |
| 47 - This school is a good place to learn. | 686 | 28.1 | 1,057 | 43.4 | 512 | 21.0 | 90 | 3.7 | 92 | 3.8 | 26 |
| 48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. | 798 | 33.3 | 1,027 | 42.9 | 410 | 17.1 | 90 | 3.8 | 69 | 2.9 | 69 |
| 49 - My teachers are good teachers. | 852 | 34.8 | 986 | 40.3 | 454 | 18.6 | 82 | 3.4 | 72 | 2.9 | 17 |
| 50 - My school building is in good condition. | 523 | 21.7 | 923 | 38.3 | 615 | 25.5 | 215 | 8.9 | 137 | 5.7 | 50 |
| 51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. | 548 | 22.7 | 516 | 21.4 | 692 | 28.7 | 305 | 12.6 | 352 | 14.6 | 50 |
| 52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. | 773 | 31.8 | 943 | 38.8 | 431 | 17.7 | 146 | 6.0 | 136 | 5.6 | 34 |
| 53 - I like going to this school. | 706 | 29.0 | 866 | 35.5 | 552 | 22.6 | 148 | 6.1 | 166 | 6.8 | 25 |
| 54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. | 1,307 | 53.7 | 814 | 33.5 | 234 | 9.6 | 47 | 1.9 | 31 | 1.3 | 30 |
| 55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. | 558 | 23.0 | 889 | 36.6 | 751 | 30.9 | 115 | 4.7 | 118 | 4.9 | 32 |
| 56 - I would attend a different school if I could. | 386 | 15.9 | 386 | 15.9 | 612 | 25.2 | 493 | 20.3 | 554 | 22.8 | 32 |
| 57 - Teachers treat me with respect. | 760 | 31.1 | 945 | 38.7 | 519 | 21.3 | 121 | 5.0 | 96 | 3.9 | 22 |
| 58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. | 633 | 26.5 | 998 | 41.8 | 508 | 21.3 | 137 | 5.7 | 109 | 4.6 | 78 |
| 59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. | 915 | 37.6 | 1,075 | 44.1 | 364 | 14.9 | 40 | 1.6 | 41 | 1.7 | 28 |
| 60 - I am treated fairly at school. | 649 | 26.7 | 1,036 | 42.6 | 527 | 21.7 | 140 | 5.8 | 81 | 3.3 | 30 |
| 61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. | 596 | 24.7 | 770 | 31.9 | 535 | 22.2 | 270 | 11.2 | 240 | 10.0 | 52 |
| 62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 445 | 18.6 | 712 | 29.8 | 851 | 35.6 | 208 | 8.7 | 174 | 7.3 | 73 |
| 63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. | 484 | 19.9 | 816 | 33.5 | 650 | 26.7 | 253 | 10.4 | 232 | 9.5 | 28 |
| 64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. | 811 | 33.4 | 1,066 | 44.0 | 424 | 17.5 | 74 | 3.1 | 50 | 2.1 | 38 |
| 65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. | 700 | 29.1 | 829 | 34.5 | 558 | 23.2 | 169 | 7.0 | 150 | 6.2 | 57 |
| 66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. | 602 | 25.1 | 726 | 30.3 | 611 | 25.5 | 242 | 10.1 | 217 | 9.0 | 65 |
| 67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. | 880 | 36.2 | 895 | 36.8 | 436 | 17.9 | 128 | 5.3 | 90 | 3.7 | 34 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2005 |
| Tables Posted February 28, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |