| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| SIKESTON R-6 School district |
| What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl) |
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| SEC1 | Frequency | Percent |
| MALE | 829 | 47.70 |
| FEMALE | 909 | 52.30 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| What grade are you in? | ||
| SEC2 | Frequency | Percent |
| 6TH | 296 | 17.07 |
| 7TH | 271 | 15.63 |
| 8TH | 252 | 14.53 |
| 9TH | 242 | 13.96 |
| 10TH | 266 | 15.34 |
| 11TH | 228 | 13.15 |
| 12TH | 179 | 10.32 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| SEC3 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE | 1131 | 65.49 |
| BLACK | 488 | 28.26 |
| ASIAN/ORIENTAL | 17 | 0.98 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 25 | 1.45 |
| HISPANIC | 18 | 1.04 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 48 | 2.78 |
| Frequency Missing = 13 |
| How far in school did your mother go? |
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| SEC4 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 26 | 1.50 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 103 | 5.95 |
| H.S. GRAD | 531 | 30.66 |
| POST SECONDARY | 275 | 15.88 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 392 | 22.63 |
| DON T KNOW | 405 | 23.38 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| How far in school did your father go? |
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| SEC5 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 29 | 1.67 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 78 | 4.50 |
| H.S. GRAD | 445 | 25.68 |
| POST SECONDARY | 230 | 13.27 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 354 | 20.43 |
| DON T KNOW | 597 | 34.45 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| How many days of school did you miss last month? |
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| SEC6 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 1006 | 58.05 |
| 1 OR 2 DAYS | 443 | 25.56 |
| 3 OR 4 DAYS | 159 | 9.17 |
| 5 TO 10 DAYS | 84 | 4.85 |
| MORE THAN 10 DAYS | 41 | 2.37 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| How many hours of television do you usually watch each day? |
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| SEC7 | Frequency | Percent |
| ONE HR. OR LESS | 413 | 23.83 |
| TWO HRS. | 355 | 20.48 |
| THREE HRS. | 349 | 20.14 |
| FOUR HRS. | 209 | 12.06 |
| FIVE HRS. | 144 | 8.31 |
| SIX + HRS. | 263 | 15.18 |
| 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 | 198 | 11.46 |
| TWO YEAR SCHOOL | 139 | 8.04 |
| FOUR YEAR SCHOOL | 1015 | 58.74 |
| MILITARY | 118 | 6.83 |
| OTHER | 258 | 14.93 |
| Frequency Missing = 12 |
| Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school? |
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| SEC9 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 320 | 18.49 |
| A & B | 570 | 32.93 |
| B | 202 | 11.67 |
| B & C | 379 | 21.89 |
| C | 85 | 4.91 |
| C & D | 126 | 7.28 |
| D | 27 | 1.56 |
| BELOW D | 22 | 1.27 |
| Frequency Missing = 9 |
| How much time do you usually spend on homework each day? |
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| SEC10 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE ASSIGNED | 213 | 12.28 |
| DON T DO IT | 158 | 9.11 |
| 1/2 HR. OR LESS | 543 | 31.31 |
| ONE HOUR | 539 | 31.08 |
| TWO HOURS | 190 | 10.96 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 91 | 5.25 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| 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 | 1200 | 69.24 |
| UNDER 6 HRS. | 168 | 9.69 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 96 | 5.54 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 60 | 3.46 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 86 | 4.96 |
| 21 TO 25 HRS. | 56 | 3.23 |
| MORE THAN 25 | 67 | 3.87 |
| 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 | 313 | 18.04 |
| GOOD | 756 | 43.57 |
| AVERAGE | 556 | 32.05 |
| BELOW AVERAGE | 47 | 2.71 |
| POOR | 63 | 3.63 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| 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 | 722 | 41.64 |
| 1 TO 2 HRS. | 474 | 27.34 |
| 3 TO 5 HRS. | 252 | 14.53 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 136 | 7.84 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 95 | 5.48 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 27 | 1.56 |
| MORE THAN 20 | 28 | 1.61 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| 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 | 444 | 25.66 |
| Several Times/wk | 190 | 10.98 |
| Once a week | 180 | 10.40 |
| Once 2/wks | 139 | 8.03 |
| Infrequently | 547 | 31.62 |
| Not at all | 230 | 13.29 |
| Frequency Missing = 10 |
| Which of the following best describes the high school program you will complete? |
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| SEC15 | Frequency | Percent |
| College prep. | 1081 | 63.59 |
| Voc./ tech. | 233 | 13.71 |
| General | 386 | 22.71 |
| Frequency Missing = 40 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school. |
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| SEC16A | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 153 | 9.01 |
| Rarely | 394 | 23.19 |
| Occasionally | 529 | 31.14 |
| Regularly | 623 | 36.67 |
| Frequency Missing = 41 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for high school. |
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| sec16b | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 290 | 17.10 |
| Rarely | 499 | 29.42 |
| Occasionally | 543 | 32.02 |
| Regularly | 364 | 21.46 |
| Frequency Missing = 44 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school. |
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| SEC16C | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 182 | 10.75 |
| Rarely | 347 | 20.50 |
| Occasionally | 551 | 32.55 |
| Regularly | 613 | 36.21 |
| Frequency Missing = 47 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2002 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| SIKESTON R-6 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. | 240 | 13.9 | 753 | 43.6 | 512 | 29.7 | 160 | 9.3 | 61 | 3.5 | 14 |
| 18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. | 305 | 17.6 | 721 | 41.7 | 397 | 22.9 | 218 | 12.6 | 89 | 5.1 | 10 |
| 19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. | 297 | 17.2 | 685 | 39.8 | 467 | 27.1 | 191 | 11.1 | 83 | 4.8 | 17 |
| 20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. | 347 | 20.2 | 675 | 39.3 | 404 | 23.5 | 201 | 11.7 | 90 | 5.2 | 23 |
| 21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. | 459 | 26.8 | 776 | 45.4 | 309 | 18.1 | 122 | 7.1 | 45 | 2.6 | 29 |
| 22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. | 412 | 24.0 | 674 | 39.2 | 401 | 23.3 | 144 | 8.4 | 88 | 5.1 | 21 |
| 23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. | 384 | 22.2 | 755 | 43.6 | 351 | 20.3 | 181 | 10.5 | 59 | 3.4 | 10 |
| 24 - My teachers make learning interesting. | 170 | 9.9 | 436 | 25.4 | 640 | 37.3 | 309 | 18.0 | 163 | 9.5 | 22 |
| 25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. | 393 | 23.0 | 851 | 49.9 | 328 | 19.2 | 94 | 5.5 | 40 | 2.3 | 34 |
| 26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. | 350 | 20.4 | 725 | 42.3 | 450 | 26.3 | 118 | 6.9 | 70 | 4.1 | 27 |
| 27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. | 613 | 35.6 | 649 | 37.7 | 287 | 16.7 | 98 | 5.7 | 75 | 4.4 | 18 |
| 28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. | 211 | 12.3 | 585 | 34.1 | 544 | 31.7 | 247 | 14.4 | 131 | 7.6 | 22 |
| 29 - I feel safe at school. | 308 | 17.9 | 579 | 33.7 | 465 | 27.1 | 195 | 11.3 | 172 | 10.0 | 21 |
| 30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. | 286 | 16.6 | 608 | 35.3 | 529 | 30.7 | 162 | 9.4 | 139 | 8.1 | 16 |
| 31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. | 408 | 23.7 | 651 | 37.7 | 366 | 21.2 | 187 | 10.8 | 113 | 6.6 | 15 |
| 32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. | 412 | 24.0 | 359 | 20.9 | 459 | 26.8 | 254 | 14.8 | 230 | 13.4 | 26 |
| 33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. | 242 | 14.2 | 488 | 28.5 | 578 | 33.8 | 220 | 12.9 | 182 | 10.6 | 30 |
| 34 - I learn about other cultures in school. | 346 | 20.2 | 739 | 43.0 | 371 | 21.6 | 187 | 10.9 | 74 | 4.3 | 23 |
| 35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. | 918 | 53.2 | 545 | 31.6 | 179 | 10.4 | 58 | 3.4 | 24 | 1.4 | 16 |
| 36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. | 468 | 27.1 | 827 | 47.9 | 325 | 18.8 | 70 | 4.1 | 38 | 2.2 | 12 |
| 37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. | 316 | 18.3 | 770 | 44.7 | 433 | 25.1 | 141 | 8.2 | 63 | 3.7 | 17 |
| 38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. | 420 | 24.5 | 743 | 43.3 | 368 | 21.4 | 116 | 6.8 | 70 | 4.1 | 23 |
| 39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 129 | 7.5 | 379 | 22.0 | 633 | 36.8 | 331 | 19.2 | 248 | 14.4 | 20 |
| 40 - Our classes are often interrupted. | 274 | 16.1 | 369 | 21.6 | 529 | 31.0 | 394 | 23.1 | 140 | 8.2 | 34 |
| 41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 317 | 18.7 | 594 | 35.0 | 658 | 38.8 | 82 | 4.8 | 44 | 2.6 | 45 |
| 42 - I have fun learning. | 265 | 15.3 | 453 | 26.2 | 559 | 32.3 | 244 | 14.1 | 208 | 12.0 | 11 |
| 43 - My teachers think I can learn. | 594 | 34.6 | 751 | 43.7 | 274 | 15.9 | 46 | 2.7 | 54 | 3.1 | 21 |
| 44 - The community is proud of this school. | 330 | 19.2 | 614 | 35.7 | 546 | 31.7 | 140 | 8.1 | 90 | 5.2 | 20 |
| 45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. | 500 | 29.1 | 695 | 40.4 | 375 | 21.8 | 97 | 5.6 | 53 | 3.1 | 20 |
| 46 - Students at my school are friendly. | 152 | 8.8 | 421 | 24.5 | 674 | 39.2 | 272 | 15.8 | 201 | 11.7 | 20 |
| 47 - This school is a good place to learn. | 309 | 18.1 | 672 | 39.3 | 499 | 29.2 | 124 | 7.3 | 104 | 6.1 | 32 |
| 48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. | 666 | 38.8 | 757 | 44.1 | 211 | 12.3 | 50 | 2.9 | 34 | 2.0 | 22 |
| 49 - My teachers are good teachers. | 395 | 22.9 | 666 | 38.6 | 492 | 28.5 | 101 | 5.8 | 73 | 4.2 | 13 |
| 50 - My school building is in good condition. | 341 | 19.8 | 664 | 38.5 | 405 | 23.5 | 170 | 9.9 | 143 | 8.3 | 17 |
| 51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. | 507 | 29.6 | 448 | 26.2 | 464 | 27.1 | 168 | 9.8 | 125 | 7.3 | 28 |
| 52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. | 494 | 28.8 | 665 | 38.8 | 314 | 18.3 | 137 | 8.0 | 104 | 6.1 | 26 |
| 53 - I like going to this school. | 304 | 17.6 | 521 | 30.1 | 475 | 27.5 | 181 | 10.5 | 248 | 14.3 | 11 |
| 54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. | 1,017 | 59.2 | 525 | 30.6 | 121 | 7.0 | 32 | 1.9 | 22 | 1.3 | 23 |
| 55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. | 257 | 15.0 | 476 | 27.8 | 555 | 32.4 | 221 | 12.9 | 206 | 12.0 | 25 |
| 56 - I would attend a different school if I could. | 405 | 23.5 | 276 | 16.0 | 440 | 25.6 | 309 | 18.0 | 290 | 16.9 | 20 |
| 57 - Teachers treat me with respect. | 374 | 21.8 | 640 | 37.3 | 460 | 26.8 | 136 | 7.9 | 107 | 6.2 | 23 |
| 58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. | 395 | 23.1 | 625 | 36.6 | 378 | 22.1 | 185 | 10.8 | 125 | 7.3 | 32 |
| 59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. | 603 | 35.2 | 756 | 44.1 | 271 | 15.8 | 53 | 3.1 | 30 | 1.8 | 27 |
| 60 - I am treated fairly at school. | 303 | 17.7 | 703 | 41.2 | 449 | 26.3 | 139 | 8.1 | 114 | 6.7 | 32 |
| 61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. | 400 | 23.3 | 640 | 37.3 | 293 | 17.1 | 224 | 13.1 | 158 | 9.2 | 25 |
| 62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 198 | 11.6 | 406 | 23.7 | 661 | 38.6 | 278 | 16.2 | 170 | 9.9 | 27 |
| 63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. | 307 | 17.8 | 486 | 28.2 | 424 | 24.6 | 242 | 14.1 | 263 | 15.3 | 18 |
| 64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. | 514 | 30.0 | 757 | 44.2 | 337 | 19.7 | 70 | 4.1 | 35 | 2.0 | 27 |
| 65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. | 506 | 29.5 | 582 | 33.9 | 335 | 19.5 | 155 | 9.0 | 140 | 8.1 | 22 |
| 66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. | 325 | 18.9 | 547 | 31.9 | 418 | 24.3 | 218 | 12.7 | 209 | 12.2 | 23 |
| 67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. | 610 | 35.4 | 659 | 38.2 | 291 | 16.9 | 88 | 5.1 | 75 | 4.4 | 17 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2002 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |