MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
SOUTHERN BOONE MIDDLE, SOUTHERN BOONE CO. R-I School District

What is your sex? (I am a:
boy/girl)
SEC1 Frequency Percent
MALE 143 49.48
FEMALE 146 50.52
 
What grade are you in?
SEC2 Frequency Percent
6TH 94 32.64
7TH 97 33.68
8TH 96 33.33
9TH 1 0.35

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Which best describes you?
SEC3 Frequency Percent
WHITE 266 92.36
BLACK 2 0.69
ASIAN/ORIENTAL 3 1.04
AMERICAN INDIAN 5 1.74
HISPANIC 3 1.04
MULTI-RACIAL 9 3.13

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How far in school did your mother
go?
SEC4 Frequency Percent
FINISHED 8TH 4 1.38
H.S. GRAD 55 19.03
POST SECONDARY 43 14.88
COLLEGE GRAD 128 44.29
DON T KNOW 59 20.42
 
How far in school did your father
go?
SEC5 Frequency Percent
2 9 3.14
3 65 22.65
4 31 10.80
5 110 38.33
6 72 25.09

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How many days of school did you miss
last month?
SEC6 Frequency Percent
NONE 159 55.02
1 OR 2 DAYS 91 31.49
3 OR 4 DAYS 19 6.57
5 TO 10 DAYS 18 6.23
MORE THAN 10 DAYS 2 0.69
 
How many hours of television do you
usually watch each day?
SEC7 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 96 33.45
TWO HRS. 75 26.13
THREE HRS. 64 22.30
FOUR HRS. 24 8.36
FIVE HRS. 12 4.18
SIX + HRS. 16 5.57

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?
SEC8 Frequency Percent
WORK FULL-TIME 20 6.92
TWO YEAR SCHOOL 23 7.96
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL 171 59.17
MILITARY 23 7.96
OTHER 52 17.99
 
Which of the following best
describes your grades so far
in school?
SEC9 Frequency Percent
A 98 34.15
A & B 82 28.57
B 28 9.76
B & C 45 15.68
C 16 5.57
C & D 14 4.88
D 3 1.05
BELOW D 1 0.35

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How much time do you usually spend
on homework each day?
SEC10 Frequency Percent
NONE ASSIGNED 8 2.79
DON T DO IT 10 3.48
1/2 HR. OR LESS 96 33.45
ONE HOUR 118 41.11
TWO HOURS 36 12.54
MORE THAN 2 HRS 19 6.62

Frequency Missing = 2

 

About how many hours per week do
you usually work in a part-time
job? Exclude summer vacation time.
SEC11 Frequency Percent
NONE 219 76.04
UNDER 6 HRS. 41 14.24
6 TO 10 HRS. 19 6.60
11 TO 15 HRS. 3 1.04
16 TO 20 HRS. 3 1.04
21 TO 25 HRS. 2 0.69
MORE THAN 25 1 0.35

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How would you describe the quality
of education available to you in
this school?
SEC12 Frequency Percent
EXCELLENT 85 29.62
GOOD 124 43.21
AVERAGE 63 21.95
BELOW AVERAGE 12 4.18
POOR 3 1.05

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How many hours each week do you
usually spend in extra-curricular
activities associated with school?
- excluding sports?
SEC13 Frequency Percent
NONE 124 42.91
1 TO 2 HRS. 60 20.76
3 TO 5 HRS. 38 13.15
6 TO 10 HRS. 34 11.76
11 TO 15 HRS. 23 7.96
16 TO 20 HRS. 6 2.08
MORE THAN 20 4 1.38
 
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 47 16.32
Several Times/wk 121 42.01
Once a week 61 21.18
Once 2/wks 15 5.21
Infrequently 44 15.28

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Which of the following best describes
the high school program you will
complete?
SEC15 Frequency Percent
College prep. 176 62.19
Voc./ tech. 49 17.31
General 58 20.49

Frequency Missing = 6

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your experiences in school.
SEC16A Frequency Percent
Not at all 16 5.59
Rarely 63 22.03
Occasionally 103 36.01
Regularly 104 36.36

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for high school.
sec16b Frequency Percent
Not at all 63 22.03
Rarely 96 33.57
Occasionally 100 34.97
Regularly 27 9.44

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for after high school.
SEC16C Frequency Percent
Not at all 35 12.41
Rarely 67 23.76
Occasionally 123 43.62
Regularly 57 20.21

Frequency Missing = 7

Data Collected in Fall, 2005
Tables Posted December 05, 2005
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
SOUTHERN BOONE MIDDLE, SOUTHERN BOONE CO. 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. 34 11.8 127 43.9 95 32.9 24 8.3 9 3.1 0
18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. 41 14.3 113 39.4 75 26.1 43 15.0 15 5.2 2
19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. 56 19.5 117 40.8 76 26.5 35 12.2 3 1.0 2
20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. 61 21.3 118 41.3 67 23.4 25 8.7 15 5.2 3
21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. 94 32.5 123 42.6 45 15.6 22 7.6 5 1.7 0
22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. 82 28.6 109 38.0 69 24.0 16 5.6 11 3.8 2
23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. 80 27.7 125 43.3 58 20.1 19 6.6 7 2.4 0
24 - My teachers make learning interesting. 49 17.1 83 29.0 91 31.8 39 13.6 24 8.4 3
25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. 97 33.6 133 46.0 45 15.6 7 2.4 7 2.4 0
26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. 79 27.8 128 45.1 60 21.1 9 3.2 8 2.8 5
27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. 125 43.4 113 39.2 39 13.5 8 2.8 3 1.0 1
28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 54 18.9 121 42.3 78 27.3 27 9.4 6 2.1 3
29 - I feel safe at school. 87 30.3 111 38.7 45 15.7 23 8.0 21 7.3 2
30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. 68 23.9 111 38.9 64 22.5 30 10.5 12 4.2 4
31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. 97 33.8 111 38.7 55 19.2 17 5.9 7 2.4 2
32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. 31 10.8 35 12.2 73 25.5 74 25.9 73 25.5 3
33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. 52 18.1 108 37.6 83 28.9 24 8.4 20 7.0 2
34 - I learn about other cultures in school. 69 24.3 98 34.5 70 24.6 28 9.9 19 6.7 5
35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. 173 60.5 81 28.3 26 9.1 3 1.0 3 1.0 3
36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. 111 39.4 119 42.2 42 14.9 8 2.8 2 0.7 7
37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. 91 31.6 131 45.5 48 16.7 15 5.2 3 1.0 1
38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. 87 30.3 133 46.3 46 16.0 14 4.9 7 2.4 2
39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 73 25.4 121 42.2 62 21.6 25 8.7 6 2.1 2
40 - Our classes are often interrupted. 35 12.3 54 18.9 107 37.5 68 23.9 21 7.4 4
41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 42 14.6 87 30.3 129 44.9 17 5.9 12 4.2 2
42 - I have fun learning. 44 15.4 65 22.7 85 29.7 34 11.9 58 20.3 3
43 - My teachers think I can learn. 139 48.4 109 38.0 30 10.5 7 2.4 2 0.7 2
44 - The community is proud of this school. 105 37.0 96 33.8 59 20.8 12 4.2 12 4.2 5
45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. 116 40.4 100 34.8 43 15.0 12 4.2 16 5.6 2
46 - Students at my school are friendly. 42 14.8 92 32.4 104 36.6 32 11.3 14 4.9 5
47 - This school is a good place to learn. 87 30.5 118 41.4 52 18.2 19 6.7 9 3.2 4
48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. 140 49.1 107 37.5 28 9.8 7 2.5 3 1.1 4
49 - My teachers are good teachers. 110 38.6 106 37.2 54 18.9 9 3.2 6 2.1 4
50 - My school building is in good condition. 35 12.2 62 21.7 63 22.0 54 18.9 72 25.2 3
51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. 35 12.2 62 21.5 81 28.1 63 21.9 47 16.3 1
52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. 96 33.6 123 43.0 42 14.7 18 6.3 7 2.4 3
53 - I like going to this school. 94 32.6 87 30.2 58 20.1 23 8.0 26 9.0 1
54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. 198 69.2 70 24.5 15 5.2 3 1.0 0 0.0 3
55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. 111 38.5 107 37.2 56 19.4 10 3.5 4 1.4 1
56 - I would attend a different school if I could. 29 10.2 38 13.3 60 21.1 47 16.5 111 38.9 4
57 - Teachers treat me with respect. 82 28.6 111 38.7 67 23.3 15 5.2 12 4.2 2
58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. 81 28.3 95 33.2 66 23.1 32 11.2 12 4.2 3
59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. 127 44.6 126 44.2 27 9.5 3 1.1 2 0.7 4
60 - I am treated fairly at school. 78 27.2 105 36.6 71 24.7 22 7.7 11 3.8 2
61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. 86 30.3 91 32.0 52 18.3 25 8.8 30 10.6 5
62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 62 21.9 98 34.6 92 32.5 21 7.4 10 3.5 6
63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. 68 23.6 95 33.0 67 23.3 37 12.8 21 7.3 1
64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. 82 28.6 122 42.5 62 21.6 16 5.6 5 1.7 2
65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. 127 44.3 86 30.0 47 16.4 17 5.9 10 3.5 2
66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. 49 17.1 65 22.7 97 33.9 37 12.9 38 13.3 3
67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. 129 45.1 112 39.2 30 10.5 8 2.8 7 2.4 3

Data Collected in Fall, 2005
Tables Posted December 05, 2005
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education