MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
NIXA HIGH, NIXA R-II School District

What is your sex? (I am a:
boy/girl)
SEC1 Frequency Percent
MALE 332 46.69
FEMALE 379 53.31

Frequency Missing = 7

 

What grade are you in?
SEC2 Frequency Percent
6TH 1 0.14
9TH 208 29.05
10TH 203 28.35
11TH 168 23.46
12TH 136 18.99

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Which best describes you?
SEC3 Frequency Percent
WHITE 662 93.24
ASIAN/ORIENTAL 9 1.27
AMERICAN INDIAN 6 0.85
HISPANIC 9 1.27
MULTI-RACIAL 24 3.38

Frequency Missing = 8

 

How far in school did your mother
go?
SEC4 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 4 0.56
FINISHED 8TH 17 2.37
H.S. GRAD 179 25.00
POST SECONDARY 189 26.40
COLLEGE GRAD 261 36.45
DON T KNOW 66 9.22

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How far in school did your father
go?
SEC5 Frequency Percent
1 4 0.56
2 17 2.38
3 171 23.98
4 170 23.84
5 246 34.50
6 105 14.73

Frequency Missing = 5

 

How many days of school did you miss
last month?
SEC6 Frequency Percent
NONE 447 62.43
1 OR 2 DAYS 177 24.72
3 OR 4 DAYS 45 6.28
5 TO 10 DAYS 32 4.47
MORE THAN 10 DAYS 15 2.09

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How many hours of television do you
usually watch each day?
SEC7 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 270 37.71
TWO HRS. 194 27.09
THREE HRS. 136 18.99
FOUR HRS. 47 6.56
FIVE HRS. 28 3.91
SIX + HRS. 41 5.73

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 46 6.52
TWO YEAR SCHOOL 115 16.29
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL 453 64.16
MILITARY 37 5.24
OTHER 55 7.79

Frequency Missing = 12

 

Which of the following best
describes your grades so far
in school?
SEC9 Frequency Percent
A 233 32.68
A & B 232 32.54
B 85 11.92
B & C 103 14.45
C 29 4.07
C & D 19 2.66
D 7 0.98
BELOW D 5 0.70

Frequency Missing = 5

 

How much time do you usually spend
on homework each day?
SEC10 Frequency Percent
NONE ASSIGNED 103 14.47
DON T DO IT 72 10.11
1/2 HR. OR LESS 206 28.93
ONE HOUR 215 30.20
TWO HOURS 79 11.10
MORE THAN 2 HRS 37 5.20

Frequency Missing = 6

 

About how many hours per week do
you usually work in a part-time
job? Exclude summer vacation time.
SEC11 Frequency Percent
NONE 436 61.06
UNDER 6 HRS. 46 6.44
6 TO 10 HRS. 40 5.60
11 TO 15 HRS. 49 6.86
16 TO 20 HRS. 67 9.38
21 TO 25 HRS. 42 5.88
MORE THAN 25 34 4.76

Frequency Missing = 4

 

How would you describe the quality
of education available to you in
this school?
SEC12 Frequency Percent
EXCELLENT 192 26.89
GOOD 390 54.62
AVERAGE 113 15.83
BELOW AVERAGE 3 0.42
POOR 16 2.24

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 235 32.87
1 TO 2 HRS. 162 22.66
3 TO 5 HRS. 102 14.27
6 TO 10 HRS. 89 12.45
11 TO 15 HRS. 63 8.81
16 TO 20 HRS. 44 6.15
MORE THAN 20 20 2.80

Frequency Missing = 3

 

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 191 26.68
Several Times/wk 54 7.54
Once a week 83 11.59
Once 2/wks 63 8.80
Infrequently 254 35.47
Not at all 71 9.92

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Which of the following best describes
the high school program you will
complete?
SEC15 Frequency Percent
College prep. 446 64.73
Voc./ tech. 97 14.08
General 146 21.19

Frequency Missing = 29

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your experiences in school.
SEC16A Frequency Percent
Not at all 47 6.78
Rarely 149 21.50
Occasionally 285 41.13
Regularly 212 30.59

Frequency Missing = 25

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for high school.
sec16b Frequency Percent
Not at all 52 7.56
Rarely 193 28.05
Occasionally 291 42.30
Regularly 152 22.09

Frequency Missing = 30

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for after high school.
SEC16C Frequency Percent
Not at all 49 7.15
Rarely 133 19.42
Occasionally 274 40.00
Regularly 229 33.43

Frequency Missing = 33

Data Collected in Fall, 2002
Tables Posted April 15, 2005
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
NIXA HIGH, NIXA 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. 45 6.3 289 40.4 256 35.8 94 13.1 32 4.5 2
18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. 101 14.2 326 45.8 196 27.5 74 10.4 15 2.1 6
19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. 48 6.8 352 49.5 230 32.3 65 9.1 16 2.3 7
20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. 68 9.6 355 50.3 204 28.9 62 8.8 17 2.4 12
21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. 110 15.6 370 52.6 160 22.7 52 7.4 12 1.7 14
22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. 95 13.4 319 45.0 210 29.6 62 8.7 23 3.2 9
23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. 80 11.2 305 42.7 204 28.6 89 12.5 36 5.0 4
24 - My teachers make learning interesting. 29 4.1 176 24.6 324 45.4 139 19.5 46 6.4 4
25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. 85 12.1 373 52.9 189 26.8 43 6.1 15 2.1 13
26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. 81 11.4 324 45.8 232 32.8 55 7.8 16 2.3 10
27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. 149 20.9 308 43.3 183 25.7 54 7.6 18 2.5 6
28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 45 6.3 247 34.8 312 43.9 86 12.1 20 2.8 8
29 - I feel safe at school. 173 24.3 322 45.2 175 24.6 23 3.2 19 2.7 6
30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. 95 13.3 282 39.6 200 28.1 93 13.0 43 6.0 5
31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. 99 13.9 285 40.1 179 25.2 110 15.5 37 5.2 8
32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. 169 23.9 224 31.6 254 35.9 44 6.2 17 2.4 10
33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. 43 6.1 204 28.9 328 46.5 99 14.0 32 4.5 12
34 - I learn about other cultures in school. 47 6.6 244 34.4 259 36.5 117 16.5 43 6.1 8
35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. 227 31.9 317 44.5 133 18.7 21 2.9 14 2.0 6
36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. 107 15.0 414 58.0 151 21.1 28 3.9 14 2.0 4
37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. 65 9.2 361 50.9 215 30.3 49 6.9 19 2.7 9
38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. 89 12.6 360 50.9 206 29.1 37 5.2 15 2.1 11
39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 43 6.1 265 37.4 263 37.1 111 15.7 26 3.7 10
40 - Our classes are often interrupted. 50 7.1 172 24.5 274 39.0 190 27.0 17 2.4 15
41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 42 6.0 224 31.9 362 51.5 60 8.5 15 2.1 15
42 - I have fun learning. 40 5.6 198 27.8 269 37.7 133 18.7 73 10.2 5
43 - My teachers think I can learn. 143 20.3 375 53.3 150 21.3 22 3.1 13 1.8 15
44 - The community is proud of this school. 249 35.2 304 43.0 128 18.1 14 2.0 12 1.7 11
45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. 223 31.5 304 42.9 140 19.8 28 4.0 13 1.8 10
46 - Students at my school are friendly. 48 6.8 245 34.6 270 38.1 104 14.7 41 5.8 10
47 - This school is a good place to learn. 115 16.3 359 50.8 182 25.8 30 4.2 20 2.8 12
48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. 220 31.0 362 51.1 94 13.3 24 3.4 9 1.3 9
49 - My teachers are good teachers. 109 15.4 334 47.3 219 31.0 27 3.8 17 2.4 12
50 - My school building is in good condition. 412 57.9 206 29.0 68 9.6 14 2.0 11 1.5 7
51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. 130 18.4 220 31.1 272 38.5 60 8.5 25 3.5 11
52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. 139 19.6 327 46.2 156 22.0 58 8.2 28 4.0 10
53 - I like going to this school. 112 16.0 276 39.3 199 28.3 61 8.7 54 7.7 16
54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. 293 41.5 293 41.5 90 12.7 16 2.3 14 2.0 12
55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. 159 22.6 324 46.0 175 24.8 29 4.1 18 2.6 13
56 - I would attend a different school if I could. 82 11.6 116 16.4 184 26.0 189 26.7 137 19.4 10
57 - Teachers treat me with respect. 84 12.0 315 44.9 236 33.7 48 6.8 18 2.6 17
58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. 101 14.4 265 37.9 218 31.1 80 11.4 36 5.1 18
59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. 134 18.9 356 50.1 188 26.5 22 3.1 10 1.4 8
60 - I am treated fairly at school. 61 8.6 349 49.2 222 31.3 56 7.9 22 3.1 8
61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. 78 11.0 287 40.6 190 26.9 109 15.4 43 6.1 11
62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 42 5.9 220 31.1 321 45.3 96 13.6 29 4.1 10
63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. 64 9.0 269 37.9 226 31.9 88 12.4 62 8.7 9
64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. 161 22.7 363 51.3 144 20.3 27 3.8 13 1.8 10
65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. 116 16.4 278 39.2 189 26.7 72 10.2 54 7.6 9
66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. 100 14.1 243 34.4 208 29.4 97 13.7 59 8.3 11
67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. 144 20.3 331 46.7 163 23.0 51 7.2 20 2.8 9

Data Collected in Fall, 2002
Tables Posted April 15, 2005
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education