MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
ANN HAWKINS GENTRY MIDDLE, COLUMBIA 93 School District

What is your sex? (I am a:
boy/girl)
SEC1 Frequency Percent
MALE 329 46.47
FEMALE 379 53.53

Frequency Missing = 3

 

What grade are you in?
SEC2 Frequency Percent
6TH 362 51.06
7TH 345 48.66
8TH 2 0.28

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Which best describes you?
SEC3 Frequency Percent
WHITE 487 68.69
BLACK 115 16.22
ASIAN/ORIENTAL 32 4.51
AMERICAN INDIAN 7 0.99
HISPANIC 13 1.83
MULTI-RACIAL 55 7.76

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How far in school did your mother
go?
SEC4 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 1 0.14
FINISHED 8TH 13 1.83
H.S. GRAD 82 11.57
POST SECONDARY 85 11.99
COLLEGE GRAD 365 51.48
DON T KNOW 163 22.99

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How far in school did your father
go?
SEC5 Frequency Percent
1 4 0.56
2 13 1.83
3 68 9.59
4 63 8.89
5 347 48.94
6 214 30.18

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How many days of school did you miss
last month?
SEC6 Frequency Percent
NONE 337 47.67
1 OR 2 DAYS 227 32.11
3 OR 4 DAYS 87 12.31
5 TO 10 DAYS 45 6.36
MORE THAN 10 DAYS 11 1.56

Frequency Missing = 4

 

How many hours of television do you
usually watch each day?
SEC7 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 180 25.46
TWO HRS. 182 25.74
THREE HRS. 142 20.08
FOUR HRS. 94 13.30
FIVE HRS. 46 6.51
SIX + HRS. 63 8.91

Frequency Missing = 4

 

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 50 7.05
TWO YEAR SCHOOL 25 3.53
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL 466 65.73
MILITARY 37 5.22
OTHER 131 18.48

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Which of the following best
describes your grades so far
in school?
SEC9 Frequency Percent
A 246 34.70
A & B 199 28.07
B 62 8.74
B & C 106 14.95
C 31 4.37
C & D 39 5.50
D 10 1.41
BELOW D 16 2.26

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How much time do you usually spend
on homework each day?
SEC10 Frequency Percent
NONE ASSIGNED 33 4.67
DON T DO IT 28 3.97
1/2 HR. OR LESS 229 32.44
ONE HOUR 282 39.94
TWO HOURS 92 13.03
MORE THAN 2 HRS 42 5.95

Frequency Missing = 5

 

About how many hours per week do
you usually work in a part-time
job? Exclude summer vacation time.
SEC11 Frequency Percent
NONE 381 54.04
UNDER 6 HRS. 218 30.92
6 TO 10 HRS. 64 9.08
11 TO 15 HRS. 20 2.84
16 TO 20 HRS. 10 1.42
21 TO 25 HRS. 2 0.28
MORE THAN 25 10 1.42

Frequency Missing = 6

 

How would you describe the quality
of education available to you in
this school?
SEC12 Frequency Percent
EXCELLENT 205 28.95
GOOD 340 48.02
AVERAGE 129 18.22
BELOW AVERAGE 18 2.54
POOR 16 2.26

Frequency Missing = 3

 

How many hours each week do you
usually spend in extra-curricular
activities associated with school?
- excluding sports?
SEC13 Frequency Percent
NONE 310 43.72
1 TO 2 HRS. 228 32.16
3 TO 5 HRS. 107 15.09
6 TO 10 HRS. 43 6.06
11 TO 15 HRS. 11 1.55
16 TO 20 HRS. 5 0.71
MORE THAN 20 5 0.71

Frequency Missing = 2

 

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 102 14.41
Several Times/wk 182 25.71
Once a week 116 16.38
Once 2/wks 76 10.73
Infrequently 210 29.66
Not at all 22 3.11

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Which of the following best describes
the high school program you will
complete?
SEC15 Frequency Percent
College prep. 394 56.21
Voc./ tech. 122 17.40
General 185 26.39

Frequency Missing = 10

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your experiences in school.
SEC16A Frequency Percent
Not at all 36 5.08
Rarely 132 18.62
Occasionally 246 34.70
Regularly 295 41.61

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for high school.
sec16b Frequency Percent
Not at all 111 15.79
Rarely 235 33.43
Occasionally 258 36.70
Regularly 99 14.08

Frequency Missing = 8

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for after high school.
SEC16C Frequency Percent
Not at all 92 13.07
Rarely 165 23.44
Occasionally 270 38.35
Regularly 177 25.14

Frequency Missing = 7

Data Collected in Spring, 2004
Tables Posted April 20, 2005
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
ANN HAWKINS GENTRY MIDDLE, COLUMBIA 93 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. 117 16.5 364 51.3 165 23.3 48 6.8 15 2.1 2
18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. 121 17.1 335 47.4 146 20.7 87 12.3 18 2.5 4
19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. 180 25.4 332 46.9 139 19.6 45 6.4 12 1.7 3
20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. 161 22.8 293 41.6 150 21.3 73 10.4 28 4.0 6
21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. 326 46.0 282 39.8 75 10.6 16 2.3 10 1.4 2
22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. 204 28.9 264 37.3 148 20.9 56 7.9 35 5.0 4
23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. 168 23.8 293 41.4 156 22.1 67 9.5 23 3.3 4
24 - My teachers make learning interesting. 142 20.1 266 37.7 181 25.7 78 11.1 38 5.4 6
25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. 238 33.9 337 48.0 90 12.8 19 2.7 18 2.6 9
26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. 263 37.4 309 43.9 97 13.8 19 2.7 16 2.3 7
27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. 307 43.4 277 39.1 81 11.4 32 4.5 11 1.6 3
28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 176 24.9 293 41.4 151 21.4 62 8.8 25 3.5 4
29 - I feel safe at school. 240 33.9 259 36.5 127 17.9 43 6.1 40 5.6 2
30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. 194 27.4 261 36.9 160 22.6 55 7.8 37 5.2 4
31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. 231 32.7 273 38.6 130 18.4 37 5.2 36 5.1 4
32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. 31 4.4 51 7.2 154 21.7 164 23.1 309 43.6 2
33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. 179 25.5 260 37.1 162 23.1 50 7.1 50 7.1 10
34 - I learn about other cultures in school. 289 41.0 301 42.7 76 10.8 27 3.8 12 1.7 6
35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. 417 59.1 216 30.6 51 7.2 9 1.3 13 1.8 5
36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. 301 42.6 284 40.2 87 12.3 19 2.7 16 2.3 4
37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. 211 29.8 328 46.3 128 18.1 19 2.7 23 3.2 2
38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. 256 36.1 295 41.6 97 13.7 37 5.2 24 3.4 2
39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 116 16.4 253 35.7 213 30.1 77 10.9 49 6.9 3
40 - Our classes are often interrupted. 82 11.5 165 23.2 229 32.3 191 26.9 43 6.1 1
41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 136 19.2 211 29.8 300 42.4 25 3.5 36 5.1 3
42 - I have fun learning. 155 21.9 249 35.1 180 25.4 62 8.7 63 8.9 2
43 - My teachers think I can learn. 392 55.4 228 32.2 64 9.0 6 0.8 18 2.5 3
44 - The community is proud of this school. 294 41.6 246 34.8 128 18.1 16 2.3 22 3.1 5
45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. 318 44.9 270 38.1 71 10.0 38 5.4 12 1.7 2
46 - Students at my school are friendly. 89 12.6 248 35.1 241 34.1 76 10.7 53 7.5 4
47 - This school is a good place to learn. 241 34.1 314 44.5 103 14.6 21 3.0 27 3.8 5
48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. 335 47.7 267 38.0 72 10.2 18 2.6 11 1.6 8
49 - My teachers are good teachers. 349 49.1 263 37.0 66 9.3 17 2.4 16 2.3 0
50 - My school building is in good condition. 393 55.3 255 35.9 44 6.2 11 1.5 8 1.1 0
51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. 69 9.7 89 12.5 166 23.4 176 24.8 210 29.6 1
52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. 287 40.6 232 32.8 115 16.3 41 5.8 32 4.5 4
53 - I like going to this school. 211 29.9 236 33.4 140 19.8 46 6.5 73 10.3 5
54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. 516 72.9 161 22.7 17 2.4 7 1.0 7 1.0 3
55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. 275 38.7 263 37.0 131 18.5 21 3.0 20 2.8 1
56 - I would attend a different school if I could. 86 12.1 80 11.3 148 20.9 165 23.3 230 32.4 2
57 - Teachers treat me with respect. 282 39.8 252 35.6 95 13.4 44 6.2 35 4.9 3
58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. 199 28.0 278 39.2 149 21.0 49 6.9 35 4.9 1
59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. 369 52.3 260 36.8 58 8.2 7 1.0 12 1.7 5
60 - I am treated fairly at school. 197 27.8 293 41.3 124 17.5 51 7.2 44 6.2 2
61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. 311 44.4 281 40.1 58 8.3 32 4.6 19 2.7 10
62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 183 25.9 231 32.7 202 28.6 49 6.9 41 5.8 5
63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. 180 25.4 231 32.5 145 20.4 62 8.7 92 13.0 1
64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. 259 36.5 301 42.4 100 14.1 24 3.4 26 3.7 1
65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. 240 33.8 211 29.7 133 18.7 57 8.0 70 9.8 0
66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. 168 23.8 171 24.2 205 29.0 69 9.8 93 13.2 5
67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. 372 52.6 243 34.4 60 8.5 17 2.4 15 2.1 4

Data Collected in Spring, 2004
Tables Posted April 20, 2005
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education