MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
TARKIO HIGH, TARKIO R-I School District

What is your sex? (I am a:
boy/girl)
SEC1 Frequency Percent
MALE 80 50.31
FEMALE 79 49.69
 
What grade are you in?
SEC2 Frequency Percent
7TH 33 20.89
8TH 33 20.89
9TH 34 21.52
10TH 26 16.46
11TH 15 9.49
12TH 17 10.76

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Which best describes you?
SEC3 Frequency Percent
WHITE 154 96.86
BLACK 1 0.63
AMERICAN INDIAN 2 1.26
MULTI-RACIAL 2 1.26
 
How far in school did your mother
go?
SEC4 Frequency Percent
FINISHED 8TH 6 3.80
H.S. GRAD 37 23.42
POST SECONDARY 30 18.99
COLLEGE GRAD 54 34.18
DON T KNOW 31 19.62

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How far in school did your father
go?
SEC5 Frequency Percent
1 1 0.64
2 3 1.91
3 51 32.48
4 24 15.29
5 36 22.93
6 42 26.75

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How many days of school did you miss
last month?
SEC6 Frequency Percent
NONE 99 62.66
1 OR 2 DAYS 43 27.22
3 OR 4 DAYS 8 5.06
5 TO 10 DAYS 4 2.53
MORE THAN 10 DAYS 4 2.53

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How many hours of television do you
usually watch each day?
SEC7 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 43 27.22
TWO HRS. 42 26.58
THREE HRS. 32 20.25
FOUR HRS. 17 10.76
FIVE HRS. 4 2.53
SIX + HRS. 20 12.66

Frequency Missing = 1

 

What is the one thing that is likely
to take the largest share of your time
in the year after you leave high school?
SEC8 Frequency Percent
WORK FULL-TIME 14 8.81
TWO YEAR SCHOOL 22 13.84
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL 83 52.20
MILITARY 12 7.55
OTHER 28 17.61
 
Which of the following best
describes your grades so far
in school?
SEC9 Frequency Percent
A 30 19.11
A & B 49 31.21
B 23 14.65
B & C 33 21.02
C 8 5.10
C & D 9 5.73
D 2 1.27
BELOW D 3 1.91

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How much time do you usually spend
on homework each day?
SEC10 Frequency Percent
NONE ASSIGNED 5 3.14
DON T DO IT 11 6.92
1/2 HR. OR LESS 36 22.64
ONE HOUR 68 42.77
TWO HOURS 30 18.87
MORE THAN 2 HRS 9 5.66
 
About how many hours per week do
you usually work in a part-time
job? Exclude summer vacation time.
SEC11 Frequency Percent
NONE 95 60.13
UNDER 6 HRS. 27 17.09
6 TO 10 HRS. 16 10.13
11 TO 15 HRS. 10 6.33
16 TO 20 HRS. 6 3.80
21 TO 25 HRS. 1 0.63
MORE THAN 25 3 1.90

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How would you describe the quality
of education available to you in
this school?
SEC12 Frequency Percent
EXCELLENT 20 12.58
GOOD 62 38.99
AVERAGE 60 37.74
BELOW AVERAGE 9 5.66
POOR 8 5.03
 
How many hours each week do you
usually spend in extra-curricular
activities associated with school?
- excluding sports?
SEC13 Frequency Percent
NONE 51 32.28
1 TO 2 HRS. 32 20.25
3 TO 5 HRS. 19 12.03
6 TO 10 HRS. 20 12.66
11 TO 15 HRS. 17 10.76
16 TO 20 HRS. 11 6.96
MORE THAN 20 8 5.06

Frequency Missing = 1

 

I use computers in school: Daily; Several
times a week; Once a week; Once every
two weeks; Infrequently; Not at all.
SEC14 Frequency Percent
Daily 25 15.82
Several Times/wk 55 34.81
Once a week 15 9.49
Once 2/wks 6 3.80
Infrequently 40 25.32
Not at all 17 10.76

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Which of the following best describes
the high school program you will
complete?
SEC15 Frequency Percent
College prep. 81 55.48
Voc./ tech. 26 17.81
General 39 26.71

Frequency Missing = 13

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your experiences in school.
SEC16A Frequency Percent
Not at all 10 6.85
Rarely 26 17.81
Occasionally 53 36.30
Regularly 57 39.04

Frequency Missing = 13

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for high school.
sec16b Frequency Percent
Not at all 16 11.03
Rarely 31 21.38
Occasionally 62 42.76
Regularly 36 24.83

Frequency Missing = 14

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for after high school.
SEC16C Frequency Percent
Not at all 10 7.04
Rarely 40 28.17
Occasionally 50 35.21
Regularly 42 29.58

Frequency Missing = 17

Data Collected in Fall, 2003
Tables Posted April 16, 2005
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
TARKIO HIGH, TARKIO R-I School District

  Strongly
Agree
Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly
Disagree
 
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. 13 8.3 69 43.9 54 34.4 16 10.2 5 3.2 2
18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. 16 10.2 56 35.7 55 35.0 25 15.9 5 3.2 2
19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. 29 18.4 53 33.5 56 35.4 13 8.2 7 4.4 1
20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. 17 10.9 61 39.1 59 37.8 15 9.6 4 2.6 3
21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. 36 23.1 61 39.1 45 28.8 9 5.8 5 3.2 3
22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. 21 13.5 69 44.2 50 32.1 9 5.8 7 4.5 3
23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. 31 19.6 75 47.5 38 24.1 11 7.0 3 1.9 1
24 - My teachers make learning interesting. 13 8.3 39 25.0 64 41.0 24 15.4 16 10.3 3
25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. 22 14.2 72 46.5 46 29.7 12 7.7 3 1.9 4
26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. 23 14.8 81 52.3 39 25.2 5 3.2 7 4.5 4
27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. 28 17.9 64 41.0 53 34.0 6 3.8 5 3.2 3
28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 21 13.4 52 33.1 59 37.6 17 10.8 8 5.1 2
29 - I feel safe at school. 28 17.9 61 39.1 52 33.3 11 7.1 4 2.6 3
30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. 22 14.1 56 35.9 47 30.1 9 5.8 22 14.1 3
31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. 22 14.1 73 46.8 40 25.6 15 9.6 6 3.8 3
32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. 24 15.6 33 21.4 65 42.2 20 13.0 12 7.8 5
33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. 19 12.2 53 34.0 63 40.4 10 6.4 11 7.1 3
34 - I learn about other cultures in school. 18 11.5 56 35.9 56 35.9 18 11.5 8 5.1 3
35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. 60 38.7 60 38.7 30 19.4 4 2.6 1 0.6 4
36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. 23 14.7 78 50.0 44 28.2 6 3.8 5 3.2 3
37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. 17 11.1 64 41.8 58 37.9 11 7.2 3 2.0 6
38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. 31 20.0 56 36.1 55 35.5 11 7.1 2 1.3 4
39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 20 13.0 52 33.8 52 33.8 18 11.7 12 7.8 5
40 - Our classes are often interrupted. 16 10.3 31 19.9 76 48.7 31 19.9 2 1.3 3
41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 14 9.2 46 30.1 73 47.7 14 9.2 6 3.9 6
42 - I have fun learning. 20 12.8 38 24.4 63 40.4 13 8.3 22 14.1 3
43 - My teachers think I can learn. 41 26.5 63 40.6 41 26.5 7 4.5 3 1.9 4
44 - The community is proud of this school. 32 20.8 59 38.3 50 32.5 5 3.2 8 5.2 5
45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. 28 17.9 56 35.9 52 33.3 13 8.3 7 4.5 3
46 - Students at my school are friendly. 19 12.3 47 30.5 54 35.1 14 9.1 20 13.0 5
47 - This school is a good place to learn. 29 18.8 60 39.0 41 26.6 13 8.4 11 7.1 5
48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. 46 29.9 57 37.0 43 27.9 6 3.9 2 1.3 5
49 - My teachers are good teachers. 34 22.1 53 34.4 49 31.8 7 4.5 11 7.1 5
50 - My school building is in good condition. 20 12.9 56 36.1 49 31.6 24 15.5 6 3.9 4
51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. 17 11.3 32 21.3 68 45.3 19 12.7 14 9.3 9
52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. 28 18.3 55 35.9 53 34.6 12 7.8 5 3.3 6
53 - I like going to this school. 28 18.3 50 32.7 49 32.0 8 5.2 18 11.8 6
54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. 61 39.6 59 38.3 25 16.2 6 3.9 3 1.9 5
55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. 25 16.7 60 40.0 44 29.3 11 7.3 10 6.7 9
56 - I would attend a different school if I could. 20 13.2 27 17.9 48 31.8 31 20.5 25 16.6 8
57 - Teachers treat me with respect. 34 22.7 64 42.7 37 24.7 10 6.7 5 3.3 9
58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. 23 15.2 60 39.7 42 27.8 17 11.3 9 6.0 8
59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. 36 24.0 71 47.3 38 25.3 3 2.0 2 1.3 9
60 - I am treated fairly at school. 18 11.9 63 41.7 45 29.8 16 10.6 9 6.0 8
61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. 28 18.4 63 41.4 45 29.6 9 5.9 7 4.6 7
62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 18 11.9 52 34.4 59 39.1 11 7.3 11 7.3 8
63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. 28 18.7 52 34.7 48 32.0 11 7.3 11 7.3 9
64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. 35 23.2 63 41.7 40 26.5 10 6.6 3 2.0 8
65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. 20 13.2 53 34.9 53 34.9 11 7.2 15 9.9 7
66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. 16 10.7 46 30.7 57 38.0 18 12.0 13 8.7 9
67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. 37 24.3 64 42.1 39 25.7 6 3.9 6 3.9 7

Data Collected in Fall, 2003
Tables Posted April 16, 2005
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education