MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
NICHOLAS A. INMAN ELEM., NIXA R-II School District

What is your sex? (I am a:
boy/girl)
SEC1 Frequency Percent
MALE 110 45.64
FEMALE 131 54.36
 
What grade are you in?
SEC2 Frequency Percent
6TH 215 100.00

Frequency Missing = 26

 

Which best describes you?
SEC3 Frequency Percent
WHITE 217 90.04
BLACK 3 1.24
ASIAN/ORIENTAL 3 1.24
AMERICAN INDIAN 6 2.49
HISPANIC 2 0.83
MULTI-RACIAL 10 4.15
 
How far in school did your mother
go?
SEC4 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 2 0.83
FINISHED 8TH 2 0.83
H.S. GRAD 43 17.92
POST SECONDARY 33 13.75
COLLEGE GRAD 79 32.92
DON T KNOW 81 33.75

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How far in school did your father
go?
SEC5 Frequency Percent
1 1 0.42
2 1 0.42
3 36 15.00
4 24 10.00
5 85 35.42
6 93 38.75

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How many days of school did you miss
last month?
SEC6 Frequency Percent
NONE 149 61.83
1 OR 2 DAYS 54 22.41
3 OR 4 DAYS 18 7.47
5 TO 10 DAYS 16 6.64
MORE THAN 10 DAYS 4 1.66
 
How many hours of television do you
usually watch each day?
SEC7 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 60 24.90
TWO HRS. 64 26.56
THREE HRS. 54 22.41
FOUR HRS. 28 11.62
FIVE HRS. 14 5.81
SIX + HRS. 21 8.71
 
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 15 6.25
TWO YEAR SCHOOL 3 1.25
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL 149 62.08
MILITARY 27 11.25
OTHER 46 19.17

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Which of the following best
describes your grades so far
in school?
SEC9 Frequency Percent
A 64 26.56
A & B 93 38.59
B 26 10.79
B & C 38 15.77
C 5 2.07
C & D 13 5.39
D 1 0.41
BELOW D 1 0.41
 
How much time do you usually spend
on homework each day?
SEC10 Frequency Percent
NONE ASSIGNED 60 24.90
DON T DO IT 5 2.07
1/2 HR. OR LESS 89 36.93
ONE HOUR 64 26.56
TWO HOURS 19 7.88
MORE THAN 2 HRS 4 1.66
 
About how many hours per week do
you usually work in a part-time
job? Exclude summer vacation time.
SEC11 Frequency Percent
NONE 183 76.25
UNDER 6 HRS. 44 18.33
6 TO 10 HRS. 2 0.83
11 TO 15 HRS. 5 2.08
21 TO 25 HRS. 2 0.83
MORE THAN 25 4 1.67

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How would you describe the quality
of education available to you in
this school?
SEC12 Frequency Percent
EXCELLENT 73 30.42
GOOD 116 48.33
AVERAGE 43 17.92
BELOW AVERAGE 5 2.08
POOR 3 1.25

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How many hours each week do you
usually spend in extra-curricular
activities associated with school?
- excluding sports?
SEC13 Frequency Percent
NONE 77 31.95
1 TO 2 HRS. 119 49.38
3 TO 5 HRS. 28 11.62
6 TO 10 HRS. 10 4.15
11 TO 15 HRS. 4 1.66
16 TO 20 HRS. 2 0.83
MORE THAN 20 1 0.41
 
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 7 2.92
Several Times/wk 82 34.17
Once a week 142 59.17
Once 2/wks 2 0.83
Infrequently 4 1.67
Not at all 3 1.25

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Which of the following best describes
the high school program you will
complete?
SEC15 Frequency Percent
College prep. 160 68.09
Voc./ tech. 27 11.49
General 48 20.43

Frequency Missing = 6

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your experiences in school.
SEC16A Frequency Percent
Not at all 16 6.69
Rarely 46 19.25
Occasionally 82 34.31
Regularly 95 39.75

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for high school.
sec16b Frequency Percent
Not at all 69 28.63
Rarely 76 31.54
Occasionally 56 23.24
Regularly 40 16.60
 
Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for after high school.
SEC16C Frequency Percent
Not at all 49 20.50
Rarely 68 28.45
Occasionally 53 22.18
Regularly 69 28.87

Frequency Missing = 2

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

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
NICHOLAS A. INMAN ELEM., 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. 42 17.5 124 51.7 61 25.4 8 3.3 5 2.1 1
18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. 42 17.9 114 48.5 54 23.0 17 7.2 8 3.4 6
19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. 78 32.4 112 46.5 41 17.0 7 2.9 3 1.2 0
20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. 70 29.3 84 35.1 61 25.5 13 5.4 11 4.6 2
21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. 132 55.0 78 32.5 22 9.2 4 1.7 4 1.7 1
22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. 95 39.4 87 36.1 40 16.6 13 5.4 6 2.5 0
23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. 71 29.5 96 39.8 51 21.2 17 7.1 6 2.5 0
24 - My teachers make learning interesting. 59 24.7 97 40.6 55 23.0 24 10.0 4 1.7 2
25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. 91 38.2 100 42.0 38 16.0 8 3.4 1 0.4 3
26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. 79 32.9 100 41.7 43 17.9 14 5.8 4 1.7 1
27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. 123 51.3 86 35.8 22 9.2 7 2.9 2 0.8 1
28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 81 33.6 81 33.6 62 25.7 12 5.0 5 2.1 0
29 - I feel safe at school. 108 44.8 79 32.8 27 11.2 13 5.4 14 5.8 0
30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. 72 30.0 99 41.3 42 17.5 18 7.5 9 3.8 1
31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. 105 43.9 79 33.1 37 15.5 10 4.2 8 3.3 2
32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. 16 6.8 20 8.4 60 25.3 54 22.8 87 36.7 4
33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. 83 34.9 96 40.3 44 18.5 9 3.8 6 2.5 3
34 - I learn about other cultures in school. 114 47.5 91 37.9 29 12.1 4 1.7 2 0.8 1
35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. 158 66.1 62 25.9 12 5.0 6 2.5 1 0.4 2
36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. 72 33.6 103 48.1 29 13.6 8 3.7 2 0.9 27
37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. 44 20.9 100 47.4 45 21.3 13 6.2 9 4.3 30
38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. 87 40.8 83 39.0 29 13.6 8 3.8 6 2.8 28
39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 55 25.8 82 38.5 54 25.4 14 6.6 8 3.8 28
40 - Our classes are often interrupted. 19 8.9 39 18.3 85 39.9 50 23.5 20 9.4 28
41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 46 22.3 80 38.8 61 29.6 11 5.3 8 3.9 35
42 - I have fun learning. 35 16.3 81 37.7 61 28.4 23 10.7 15 7.0 26
43 - My teachers think I can learn. 99 46.3 86 40.2 26 12.1 0 0.0 3 1.4 27
44 - The community is proud of this school. 62 29.1 96 45.1 45 21.1 5 2.3 5 2.3 28
45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. 99 46.5 70 32.9 36 16.9 5 2.3 3 1.4 28
46 - Students at my school are friendly. 35 16.3 91 42.3 61 28.4 14 6.5 14 6.5 26
47 - This school is a good place to learn. 74 34.6 88 41.1 41 19.2 5 2.3 6 2.8 27
48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. 109 50.9 84 39.3 14 6.5 4 1.9 3 1.4 27
49 - My teachers are good teachers. 83 38.8 97 45.3 25 11.7 5 2.3 4 1.9 27
50 - My school building is in good condition. 75 35.2 94 44.1 34 16.0 3 1.4 7 3.3 28
51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. 26 12.3 26 12.3 71 33.5 36 17.0 53 25.0 29
52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. 39 18.1 51 23.7 60 27.9 38 17.7 27 12.6 26
53 - I like going to this school. 48 22.6 71 33.5 50 23.6 20 9.4 23 10.8 29
54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. 148 68.8 53 24.7 11 5.1 1 0.5 2 0.9 26
55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. 84 39.4 83 39.0 33 15.5 5 2.3 8 3.8 28
56 - I would attend a different school if I could. 30 14.1 26 12.2 47 22.1 48 22.5 62 29.1 28
57 - Teachers treat me with respect. 69 32.5 89 42.0 43 20.3 7 3.3 4 1.9 29
58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. 62 29.2 56 26.4 59 27.8 17 8.0 18 8.5 29
59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. 81 37.7 101 47.0 23 10.7 8 3.7 2 0.9 26
60 - I am treated fairly at school. 68 32.1 90 42.5 36 17.0 11 5.2 7 3.3 29
61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. 83 38.6 71 33.0 30 14.0 18 8.4 13 6.0 26
62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 60 28.0 83 38.8 49 22.9 14 6.5 8 3.7 27
63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. 62 28.8 73 34.0 50 23.3 20 9.3 10 4.7 26
64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. 78 36.4 82 38.3 40 18.7 7 3.3 7 3.3 27
65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. 92 43.0 68 31.8 32 15.0 10 4.7 12 5.6 27
66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. 42 19.8 53 25.0 73 34.4 25 11.8 19 9.0 29
67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. 100 46.7 71 33.2 24 11.2 12 5.6 7 3.3 27

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