| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| DEXTER R-XI School district |
| What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl) |
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| SEC1 | Frequency | Percent |
| MALE | 529 | 50.38 |
| FEMALE | 521 | 49.62 |
| What grade are you in? | ||
| SEC2 | Frequency | Percent |
| 6TH | 165 | 15.79 |
| 7TH | 164 | 15.69 |
| 8TH | 155 | 14.83 |
| 9TH | 157 | 15.02 |
| 10TH | 153 | 14.64 |
| 11TH | 137 | 13.11 |
| 12TH | 114 | 10.91 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| SEC3 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE | 991 | 95.11 |
| ASIAN/ORIENTAL | 3 | 0.29 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 12 | 1.15 |
| HISPANIC | 11 | 1.06 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 25 | 2.40 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| How far in school did your mother go? |
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| SEC4 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 5 | 0.48 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 84 | 8.05 |
| H.S. GRAD | 290 | 27.78 |
| POST SECONDARY | 235 | 22.51 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 246 | 23.56 |
| DON T KNOW | 184 | 17.62 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| How far in school did your father go? |
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| SEC5 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 13 | 1.25 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 71 | 6.82 |
| H.S. GRAD | 319 | 30.64 |
| POST SECONDARY | 161 | 15.47 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 230 | 22.09 |
| DON T KNOW | 247 | 23.73 |
| Frequency Missing = 9 |
| How many days of school did you miss last month? |
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| SEC6 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 501 | 48.08 |
| 1 OR 2 DAYS | 366 | 35.12 |
| 3 OR 4 DAYS | 121 | 11.61 |
| 5 TO 10 DAYS | 44 | 4.22 |
| MORE THAN 10 DAYS | 10 | 0.96 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| How many hours of television do you usually watch each day? |
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| SEC7 | Frequency | Percent |
| ONE HR. OR LESS | 365 | 34.83 |
| TWO HRS. | 280 | 26.72 |
| THREE HRS. | 160 | 15.27 |
| FOUR HRS. | 116 | 11.07 |
| FIVE HRS. | 57 | 5.44 |
| SIX + HRS. | 70 | 6.68 |
| 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 | 122 | 11.66 |
| TWO YEAR SCHOOL | 94 | 8.99 |
| FOUR YEAR SCHOOL | 639 | 61.09 |
| MILITARY | 75 | 7.17 |
| OTHER | 116 | 11.09 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school? |
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| SEC9 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 214 | 20.56 |
| A & B | 307 | 29.49 |
| B | 127 | 12.20 |
| B & C | 226 | 21.71 |
| C | 62 | 5.96 |
| C & D | 76 | 7.30 |
| D | 18 | 1.73 |
| BELOW D | 11 | 1.06 |
| Frequency Missing = 9 |
| How much time do you usually spend on homework each day? |
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| SEC10 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE ASSIGNED | 117 | 11.20 |
| DON T DO IT | 99 | 9.47 |
| 1/2 HR. OR LESS | 315 | 30.14 |
| ONE HOUR | 354 | 33.88 |
| TWO HOURS | 114 | 10.91 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 46 | 4.40 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| 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 | 662 | 63.11 |
| UNDER 6 HRS. | 114 | 10.87 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 54 | 5.15 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 57 | 5.43 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 69 | 6.58 |
| 21 TO 25 HRS. | 33 | 3.15 |
| MORE THAN 25 | 60 | 5.72 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How would you describe the quality of education available to you in this school? |
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| SEC12 | Frequency | Percent |
| EXCELLENT | 228 | 21.76 |
| GOOD | 468 | 44.66 |
| AVERAGE | 273 | 26.05 |
| BELOW AVERAGE | 42 | 4.01 |
| POOR | 37 | 3.53 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| 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 | 448 | 42.87 |
| 1 TO 2 HRS. | 230 | 22.01 |
| 3 TO 5 HRS. | 129 | 12.34 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 132 | 12.63 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 68 | 6.51 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 23 | 2.20 |
| MORE THAN 20 | 15 | 1.44 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| 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 | 349 | 33.40 |
| Several Times/wk | 202 | 19.33 |
| Once a week | 85 | 8.13 |
| Once 2/wks | 82 | 7.85 |
| Infrequently | 281 | 26.89 |
| Not at all | 46 | 4.40 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| Which of the following best describes the high school program you will complete? |
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| SEC15 | Frequency | Percent |
| College prep. | 535 | 53.66 |
| Voc./ tech. | 117 | 11.74 |
| General | 345 | 34.60 |
| Frequency Missing = 53 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school. |
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| SEC16A | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 81 | 7.99 |
| Rarely | 205 | 20.22 |
| Occasionally | 367 | 36.19 |
| Regularly | 361 | 35.60 |
| Frequency Missing = 36 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for high school. |
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| sec16b | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 178 | 17.66 |
| Rarely | 254 | 25.20 |
| Occasionally | 376 | 37.30 |
| Regularly | 200 | 19.84 |
| Frequency Missing = 42 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school. |
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| SEC16C | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 113 | 11.17 |
| Rarely | 183 | 18.08 |
| Occasionally | 359 | 35.47 |
| Regularly | 357 | 35.28 |
| Frequency Missing = 38 |
| Data Collected in Spring, 2003 |
| Tables Posted April 16, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| DEXTER R-XI 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. | 104 | 10.0 | 450 | 43.1 | 342 | 32.7 | 99 | 9.5 | 50 | 4.8 | 5 |
| 18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. | 140 | 13.4 | 461 | 44.2 | 247 | 23.7 | 136 | 13.0 | 59 | 5.7 | 7 |
| 19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. | 209 | 20.1 | 439 | 42.3 | 258 | 24.8 | 85 | 8.2 | 48 | 4.6 | 11 |
| 20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. | 186 | 17.9 | 452 | 43.5 | 260 | 25.0 | 101 | 9.7 | 41 | 3.9 | 10 |
| 21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. | 317 | 30.6 | 460 | 44.4 | 180 | 17.4 | 48 | 4.6 | 31 | 3.0 | 14 |
| 22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. | 249 | 23.9 | 423 | 40.6 | 233 | 22.4 | 84 | 8.1 | 52 | 5.0 | 9 |
| 23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. | 139 | 13.4 | 395 | 38.2 | 282 | 27.2 | 158 | 15.3 | 61 | 5.9 | 15 |
| 24 - My teachers make learning interesting. | 104 | 10.0 | 285 | 27.3 | 377 | 36.1 | 171 | 16.4 | 106 | 10.2 | 7 |
| 25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. | 240 | 23.1 | 502 | 48.3 | 224 | 21.6 | 49 | 4.7 | 24 | 2.3 | 11 |
| 26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. | 207 | 19.8 | 456 | 43.7 | 249 | 23.9 | 85 | 8.1 | 47 | 4.5 | 6 |
| 27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. | 341 | 33.2 | 373 | 36.3 | 154 | 15.0 | 79 | 7.7 | 81 | 7.9 | 22 |
| 28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. | 159 | 15.2 | 385 | 36.9 | 294 | 28.2 | 134 | 12.8 | 72 | 6.9 | 6 |
| 29 - I feel safe at school. | 347 | 33.5 | 362 | 34.9 | 206 | 19.9 | 66 | 6.4 | 56 | 5.4 | 13 |
| 30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. | 186 | 17.9 | 361 | 34.7 | 265 | 25.5 | 118 | 11.3 | 110 | 10.6 | 10 |
| 31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. | 264 | 25.5 | 389 | 37.5 | 195 | 18.8 | 108 | 10.4 | 80 | 7.7 | 14 |
| 32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. | 322 | 31.2 | 246 | 23.9 | 253 | 24.5 | 118 | 11.4 | 92 | 8.9 | 19 |
| 33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. | 174 | 16.8 | 342 | 33.0 | 318 | 30.7 | 105 | 10.1 | 96 | 9.3 | 15 |
| 34 - I learn about other cultures in school. | 189 | 18.3 | 377 | 36.5 | 275 | 26.6 | 126 | 12.2 | 66 | 6.4 | 17 |
| 35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. | 573 | 54.9 | 316 | 30.3 | 101 | 9.7 | 33 | 3.2 | 20 | 1.9 | 7 |
| 36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. | 282 | 27.0 | 532 | 51.0 | 161 | 15.4 | 45 | 4.3 | 24 | 2.3 | 6 |
| 37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. | 218 | 20.9 | 502 | 48.1 | 245 | 23.5 | 39 | 3.7 | 39 | 3.7 | 7 |
| 38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. | 322 | 30.9 | 420 | 40.3 | 193 | 18.5 | 61 | 5.9 | 46 | 4.4 | 8 |
| 39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 94 | 9.0 | 303 | 29.1 | 364 | 35.0 | 161 | 15.5 | 118 | 11.3 | 10 |
| 40 - Our classes are often interrupted. | 79 | 7.7 | 212 | 20.6 | 372 | 36.1 | 300 | 29.1 | 68 | 6.6 | 19 |
| 41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 115 | 11.2 | 272 | 26.5 | 497 | 48.5 | 90 | 8.8 | 51 | 5.0 | 25 |
| 42 - I have fun learning. | 108 | 10.4 | 283 | 27.2 | 343 | 33.0 | 148 | 14.2 | 158 | 15.2 | 10 |
| 43 - My teachers think I can learn. | 363 | 35.4 | 467 | 45.6 | 139 | 13.6 | 24 | 2.3 | 32 | 3.1 | 25 |
| 44 - The community is proud of this school. | 294 | 28.5 | 392 | 38.1 | 240 | 23.3 | 56 | 5.4 | 48 | 4.7 | 20 |
| 45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. | 394 | 37.8 | 417 | 40.0 | 163 | 15.6 | 42 | 4.0 | 27 | 2.6 | 7 |
| 46 - Students at my school are friendly. | 84 | 8.1 | 328 | 31.6 | 371 | 35.7 | 149 | 14.3 | 107 | 10.3 | 11 |
| 47 - This school is a good place to learn. | 214 | 20.7 | 451 | 43.6 | 234 | 22.6 | 65 | 6.3 | 70 | 6.8 | 16 |
| 48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. | 446 | 43.1 | 444 | 42.9 | 107 | 10.3 | 18 | 1.7 | 21 | 2.0 | 14 |
| 49 - My teachers are good teachers. | 284 | 27.1 | 450 | 43.0 | 221 | 21.1 | 38 | 3.6 | 54 | 5.2 | 3 |
| 50 - My school building is in good condition. | 250 | 24.1 | 493 | 47.4 | 195 | 18.8 | 63 | 6.1 | 38 | 3.7 | 11 |
| 51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. | 188 | 18.2 | 237 | 22.9 | 357 | 34.6 | 148 | 14.3 | 103 | 10.0 | 17 |
| 52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. | 359 | 34.5 | 426 | 40.9 | 154 | 14.8 | 66 | 6.3 | 37 | 3.6 | 8 |
| 53 - I like going to this school. | 200 | 19.4 | 322 | 31.2 | 227 | 22.0 | 116 | 11.2 | 167 | 16.2 | 18 |
| 54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. | 604 | 58.1 | 342 | 32.9 | 59 | 5.7 | 10 | 1.0 | 24 | 2.3 | 11 |
| 55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. | 240 | 23.3 | 365 | 35.5 | 263 | 25.6 | 93 | 9.0 | 68 | 6.6 | 21 |
| 56 - I would attend a different school if I could. | 237 | 23.0 | 127 | 12.3 | 226 | 21.9 | 180 | 17.4 | 262 | 25.4 | 18 |
| 57 - Teachers treat me with respect. | 210 | 20.5 | 411 | 40.1 | 258 | 25.2 | 81 | 7.9 | 65 | 6.3 | 25 |
| 58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. | 219 | 21.9 | 376 | 37.7 | 220 | 22.0 | 115 | 11.5 | 68 | 6.8 | 52 |
| 59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. | 328 | 31.8 | 456 | 44.3 | 190 | 18.4 | 34 | 3.3 | 22 | 2.1 | 20 |
| 60 - I am treated fairly at school. | 196 | 19.2 | 420 | 41.1 | 232 | 22.7 | 81 | 7.9 | 94 | 9.2 | 27 |
| 61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. | 353 | 34.3 | 451 | 43.9 | 148 | 14.4 | 40 | 3.9 | 36 | 3.5 | 22 |
| 62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 113 | 11.3 | 282 | 28.1 | 411 | 41.0 | 114 | 11.4 | 82 | 8.2 | 48 |
| 63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. | 186 | 18.1 | 323 | 31.5 | 225 | 21.9 | 126 | 12.3 | 166 | 16.2 | 24 |
| 64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. | 299 | 30.0 | 408 | 40.9 | 211 | 21.1 | 44 | 4.4 | 36 | 3.6 | 52 |
| 65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. | 405 | 39.7 | 367 | 36.0 | 138 | 13.5 | 50 | 4.9 | 59 | 5.8 | 31 |
| 66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. | 216 | 21.3 | 308 | 30.4 | 275 | 27.1 | 107 | 10.6 | 108 | 10.7 | 36 |
| 67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. | 379 | 36.9 | 470 | 45.8 | 127 | 12.4 | 22 | 2.1 | 29 | 2.8 | 23 |
| Data Collected in Spring, 2003 |
| Tables Posted April 16, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |