MSIP Advanced Questionnaire

Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report

JACKSON MIDDLE, JACKSON R-II School District

What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl)
SEC1	Frequency	Percent
MALE	332	52.37
FEMALE	302	47.63

Frequency Missing = 1

 

What grade are you in?
SEC2	Frequency	Percent
6TH	341	54.21
7TH	288	45.79

Frequency Missing = 6

 

Which best describes you?
SEC3	Frequency	Percent
WHITE	565	92.32
BLACK	11	1.80
ASIAN/ORIENTAL	3	0.49
AMERICAN INDIAN	12	1.96
HISPANIC	7	1.14
MULTI-RACIAL	14	2.29

Frequency Missing = 23

 

How far in school did your mother go?
SEC4	Frequency	Percent
UNDER 8TH	7	1.12
FINISHED 8TH	12	1.92
H.S. GRAD	148	23.72
POST SECONDARY	102	16.35
COLLEGE GRAD	189	30.29
DON T KNOW	166	26.60

Frequency Missing = 11

 

How far in school did your father go?
SEC5	Frequency	Percent
1	3	0.48
2	22	3.49
3	155	24.60
4	75	11.90
5	164	26.03
6	211	33.49

Frequency Missing = 5

 

How many days of school did you miss last month?
SEC6	Frequency	Percent
NONE	348	54.89
1 OR 2 DAYS	193	30.44
3 OR 4 DAYS	59	9.31
5 TO 10 DAYS	33	5.21
MORE THAN 10 DAYS	1	0.16

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How many hours of television do you usually watch each day?
SEC7	Frequency	Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS	190	30.02
TWO HRS.	182	28.75
THREE HRS.	113	17.85
FOUR HRS.	84	13.27
FIVE HRS.	26	4.11
SIX + HRS.	38	6.00

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	48	7.63
TWO YEAR SCHOOL	24	3.82
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL	379	60.25
MILITARY	63	10.02
OTHER	115	18.28

Frequency Missing = 6

 

Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school?
SEC9	Frequency	Percent
A	239	37.88
A & B	185	29.32
B	68	10.78
B & C	90	14.26
C	22	3.49
C & D	19	3.01
D	4	0.63
BELOW D	4	0.63

Frequency Missing = 4

 

How much time do you usually spend on homework each day?
SEC10	Frequency	Percent
NONE ASSIGNED	92	14.60
DON T DO IT	29	4.60
1/2 HR. OR LESS	205	32.54
ONE HOUR	208	33.02
TWO HOURS	69	10.95
MORE THAN 2 HRS	27	4.29

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	471	75.12
UNDER 6 HRS.	96	15.31
6 TO 10 HRS.	38	6.06
11 TO 15 HRS.	8	1.28
16 TO 20 HRS.	5	0.80
21 TO 25 HRS.	2	0.32
MORE THAN 25	7	1.12

Frequency Missing = 8

 

How would you describe the quality of education available to you in this school?
SEC12	Frequency	Percent
EXCELLENT	305	48.34
GOOD	222	35.18
AVERAGE	83	13.15
BELOW AVERAGE	12	1.90
POOR	9	1.43

Frequency Missing = 4

 

How many hours each week do you usually spend in extra-curricular activities associated with school? - excluding sports?
SEC13	Frequency	Percent
NONE	285	45.53
1 TO 2 HRS.	218	34.82
3 TO 5 HRS.	77	12.30
6 TO 10 HRS.	27	4.31
11 TO 15 HRS.	12	1.92
16 TO 20 HRS.	2	0.32
MORE THAN 20	5	0.80

Frequency Missing = 9

 

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	80	12.64
Several Times/wk	60	9.48
Once a week	320	50.55
Once 2/wks	21	3.32
Infrequently	90	14.22
Not at all	62	9.79

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Which of the following best describes the high school program you will complete?
SEC15	Frequency	Percent
College prep.	404	67.56
Voc./ tech.	72	12.04
General	122	20.40

Frequency Missing = 37

 

Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school.
SEC16A	Frequency	Percent
Not at all	38	6.22
Rarely	109	17.84
Occasionally	210	34.37
Regularly	254	41.57

Frequency Missing = 24

 

Talk to one of your parents about your plans for high school.
sec16b	Frequency	Percent
Not at all	167	27.47
Rarely	204	33.55
Occasionally	173	28.45
Regularly	64	10.53

Frequency Missing = 27

 

Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school.
SEC16C	Frequency	Percent
Not at all	100	16.45
Rarely	169	27.80
Occasionally	195	32.07
Regularly	144	23.68

Frequency Missing = 27

Data Collected in Fall, 2001

Tables Posted April 14, 2005

Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 

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MSIP Advanced Questionnaire

Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report

JACKSON MIDDLE, JACKSON R-II 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.	133	21.0	312	49.4	150	23.7	24	3.8	13	2.1	3
18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers.	176	27.8	294	46.4	113	17.9	30	4.7	20	3.2	2
19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn.	267	42.4	247	39.2	86	13.7	20	3.2	10	1.6	5
20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects.	197	31.2	259	41.0	120	19.0	36	5.7	20	3.2	3
21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach.	332	52.6	219	34.7	63	10.0	7	1.1	10	1.6	4
22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand.	259	41.2	244	38.9	84	13.4	22	3.5	19	3.0	7
23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class.	147	23.2	275	43.4	145	22.9	50	7.9	16	2.5	2
24 - My teachers make learning interesting.	213	33.7	221	35.0	148	23.4	27	4.3	23	3.6	3
25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently.	252	40.1	276	43.9	77	12.2	16	2.5	8	1.3	6
26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class.	214	34.0	241	38.3	127	20.2	32	5.1	15	2.4	6
27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed.	387	61.4	174	27.6	47	7.5	13	2.1	9	1.4	5
28 - There is good communication between teachers and students.	233	36.9	240	38.0	116	18.4	23	3.6	19	3.0	4
29 - I feel safe at school.	341	54.0	176	27.9	84	13.3	15	2.4	15	2.4	4
30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school.	218	34.9	241	38.6	117	18.8	26	4.2	22	3.5	11
31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school.	222	35.3	258	41.0	102	16.2	30	4.8	17	2.7	6
32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot.	30	4.8	50	8.0	127	20.4	150	24.0	267	42.8	11
33 - Teachers in my school really care about me.	250	39.9	214	34.2	98	15.7	35	5.6	29	4.6	9
34 - I learn about other cultures in school.	236	37.6	272	43.4	91	14.5	17	2.7	11	1.8	8
35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test.	436	69.2	125	19.8	55	8.7	8	1.3	6	1.0	5
36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects.	267	42.2	268	42.3	74	11.7	17	2.7	7	1.1	2
37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively.	191	30.4	242	38.5	154	24.5	25	4.0	16	2.5	7
38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help.	322	51.0	214	33.9	77	12.2	10	1.6	8	1.3	4
39 - In our community people tend to trust each other.	195	30.9	245	38.8	148	23.4	35	5.5	9	1.4	3
40 - Our classes are often interrupted.	60	9.6	127	20.4	212	34.0	155	24.8	70	11.2	11
41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies.	130	21.3	191	31.3	255	41.8	20	3.3	14	2.3	25
42 - I have fun learning.	200	31.6	232	36.7	129	20.4	32	5.1	39	6.2	3
43 - My teachers think I can learn.	375	59.5	198	31.4	44	7.0	7	1.1	6	1.0	5
44 - The community is proud of this school.	339	53.9	190	30.2	88	14.0	7	1.1	5	0.8	6
45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials.	347	55.4	198	31.6	56	8.9	18	2.9	7	1.1	9
46 - Students at my school are friendly.	148	23.7	240	38.4	176	28.2	38	6.1	23	3.7	10
47 - This school is a good place to learn.	320	51.0	222	35.4	70	11.2	9	1.4	6	1.0	8
48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn.	402	64.2	174	27.8	37	5.9	5	0.8	8	1.3	9
49 - My teachers are good teachers.	351	55.6	199	31.5	62	9.8	11	1.7	8	1.3	4
50 - My school building is in good condition.	402	63.9	186	29.6	31	4.9	5	0.8	5	0.8	6
51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community.	59	9.4	75	11.9	143	22.7	139	22.1	213	33.9	6
52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it.	173	27.6	166	26.5	178	28.4	69	11.0	40	6.4	9
53 - I like going to this school.	309	48.9	204	32.3	86	13.6	13	2.1	20	3.2	3
54 - My family believes that I can do well in school.	463	73.7	129	20.5	26	4.1	7	1.1	3	0.5	7
55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up.	354	56.5	197	31.5	56	8.9	9	1.4	10	1.6	9
56 - I would attend a different school if I could.	47	7.5	41	6.5	81	12.9	118	18.8	341	54.3	7
57 - Teachers treat me with respect.	306	48.7	215	34.2	79	12.6	11	1.8	17	2.7	7
58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want.	234	37.2	195	31.0	143	22.7	32	5.1	25	4.0	6
59 - My teachers expect very good work from me.	334	53.4	225	35.9	56	8.9	7	1.1	4	0.6	9
60 - I am treated fairly at school.	252	40.1	237	37.7	101	16.1	24	3.8	15	2.4	6
61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers.	328	52.2	198	31.5	61	9.7	22	3.5	19	3.0	7
62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community.	222	35.5	224	35.8	148	23.7	19	3.0	12	1.9	10
63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school.	270	43.1	220	35.1	90	14.4	15	2.4	32	5.1	8
64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school.	270	43.5	209	33.7	108	17.4	20	3.2	14	2.3	14
65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor.	237	38.1	200	32.2	113	18.2	36	5.8	36	5.8	13
66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals.	102	16.4	107	17.2	218	35.0	84	13.5	111	17.8	13
67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information.	276	44.0	218	34.8	95	15.2	15	2.4	23	3.7	8

Data Collected in Fall, 2001

Tables Posted April 14, 2005

Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education