| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| LATHROP MIDDLE, LATHROP R-II School District |
| What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl) |
||
| SEC1 | Frequency | Percent |
| MALE | 107 | 52.71 |
| FEMALE | 96 | 47.29 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| What grade are you in? | ||
| SEC2 | Frequency | Percent |
| 6TH | 63 | 31.03 |
| 7TH | 69 | 33.99 |
| 8TH | 70 | 34.48 |
| 9TH | 1 | 0.49 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| SEC3 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE | 196 | 96.08 |
| BLACK | 2 | 0.98 |
| ASIAN/ORIENTAL | 1 | 0.49 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 2 | 0.98 |
| HISPANIC | 3 | 1.47 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How far in school did your mother go? |
||
| SEC4 | Frequency | Percent |
| FINISHED 8TH | 5 | 2.45 |
| H.S. GRAD | 57 | 27.94 |
| POST SECONDARY | 38 | 18.63 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 61 | 29.90 |
| DON T KNOW | 43 | 21.08 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How far in school did your father go? |
||
| SEC5 | Frequency | Percent |
| 2 | 5 | 2.45 |
| 3 | 69 | 33.82 |
| 4 | 33 | 16.18 |
| 5 | 48 | 23.53 |
| 6 | 49 | 24.02 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How many days of school did you miss last month? |
||
| SEC6 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 90 | 44.33 |
| 1 OR 2 DAYS | 68 | 33.50 |
| 3 OR 4 DAYS | 33 | 16.26 |
| 5 TO 10 DAYS | 10 | 4.93 |
| MORE THAN 10 DAYS | 2 | 0.99 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| How many hours of television do you usually watch each day? |
||
| SEC7 | Frequency | Percent |
| ONE HR. OR LESS | 83 | 40.89 |
| TWO HRS. | 50 | 24.63 |
| THREE HRS. | 35 | 17.24 |
| FOUR HRS. | 16 | 7.88 |
| FIVE HRS. | 7 | 3.45 |
| SIX + HRS. | 12 | 5.91 |
| 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 | 19 | 9.31 |
| TWO YEAR SCHOOL | 14 | 6.86 |
| FOUR YEAR SCHOOL | 124 | 60.78 |
| MILITARY | 26 | 12.75 |
| OTHER | 21 | 10.29 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school? |
||
| SEC9 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 50 | 24.63 |
| A & B | 55 | 27.09 |
| B | 22 | 10.84 |
| B & C | 40 | 19.70 |
| C | 18 | 8.87 |
| C & D | 16 | 7.88 |
| BELOW D | 2 | 0.99 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| How much time do you usually spend on homework each day? |
||
| SEC10 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE ASSIGNED | 19 | 9.27 |
| DON T DO IT | 8 | 3.90 |
| 1/2 HR. OR LESS | 78 | 38.05 |
| ONE HOUR | 71 | 34.63 |
| TWO HOURS | 22 | 10.73 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 7 | 3.41 |
| About how many hours per week do you usually work in a part-time job? Exclude summer vacation time. |
||
| SEC11 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 115 | 56.10 |
| UNDER 6 HRS. | 53 | 25.85 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 22 | 10.73 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 10 | 4.88 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 1 | 0.49 |
| 21 TO 25 HRS. | 1 | 0.49 |
| MORE THAN 25 | 3 | 1.46 |
| How would you describe the quality of education available to you in this school? |
||
| SEC12 | Frequency | Percent |
| EXCELLENT | 52 | 25.37 |
| GOOD | 85 | 41.46 |
| AVERAGE | 52 | 25.37 |
| BELOW AVERAGE | 11 | 5.37 |
| POOR | 5 | 2.44 |
| How many hours each week do you usually spend in extra-curricular activities associated with school? - excluding sports? |
||
| SEC13 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 64 | 31.37 |
| 1 TO 2 HRS. | 63 | 30.88 |
| 3 TO 5 HRS. | 28 | 13.73 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 24 | 11.76 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 13 | 6.37 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 5 | 2.45 |
| MORE THAN 20 | 7 | 3.43 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| 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 | 19 | 9.31 |
| Several Times/wk | 59 | 28.92 |
| Once a week | 46 | 22.55 |
| Once 2/wks | 27 | 13.24 |
| Infrequently | 52 | 25.49 |
| Not at all | 1 | 0.49 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Which of the following best describes the high school program you will complete? |
||
| SEC15 | Frequency | Percent |
| College prep. | 108 | 55.10 |
| Voc./ tech. | 35 | 17.86 |
| General | 53 | 27.04 |
| Frequency Missing = 9 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school. |
||
| SEC16A | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 14 | 7.07 |
| Rarely | 40 | 20.20 |
| Occasionally | 68 | 34.34 |
| Regularly | 76 | 38.38 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for high school. |
||
| sec16b | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 35 | 17.95 |
| Rarely | 51 | 26.15 |
| Occasionally | 66 | 33.85 |
| Regularly | 43 | 22.05 |
| Frequency Missing = 10 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school. |
||
| SEC16C | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 21 | 10.71 |
| Rarely | 42 | 21.43 |
| Occasionally | 75 | 38.27 |
| Regularly | 58 | 29.59 |
| Frequency Missing = 9 |
| Data Collected in Spring, 2001 |
| Tables Posted April 14, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| LATHROP MIDDLE, LATHROP 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 | 22.0 | 71 | 34.6 | 65 | 31.7 | 17 | 8.3 | 7 | 3.4 | 0 |
| 18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. | 46 | 22.5 | 66 | 32.4 | 56 | 27.5 | 23 | 11.3 | 13 | 6.4 | 1 |
| 19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. | 68 | 33.3 | 71 | 34.8 | 47 | 23.0 | 11 | 5.4 | 7 | 3.4 | 1 |
| 20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. | 63 | 31.0 | 59 | 29.1 | 48 | 23.6 | 20 | 9.9 | 13 | 6.4 | 2 |
| 21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. | 69 | 34.7 | 80 | 40.2 | 32 | 16.1 | 14 | 7.0 | 4 | 2.0 | 6 |
| 22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. | 73 | 36.3 | 60 | 29.9 | 44 | 21.9 | 21 | 10.4 | 3 | 1.5 | 4 |
| 23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. | 71 | 35.0 | 79 | 38.9 | 31 | 15.3 | 17 | 8.4 | 5 | 2.5 | 2 |
| 24 - My teachers make learning interesting. | 54 | 26.6 | 54 | 26.6 | 59 | 29.1 | 19 | 9.4 | 17 | 8.4 | 2 |
| 25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. | 67 | 33.3 | 77 | 38.3 | 39 | 19.4 | 12 | 6.0 | 6 | 3.0 | 4 |
| 26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. | 65 | 32.2 | 67 | 33.2 | 46 | 22.8 | 16 | 7.9 | 8 | 4.0 | 3 |
| 27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. | 80 | 40.0 | 64 | 32.0 | 34 | 17.0 | 13 | 6.5 | 9 | 4.5 | 5 |
| 28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. | 53 | 26.1 | 75 | 36.9 | 46 | 22.7 | 20 | 9.9 | 9 | 4.4 | 2 |
| 29 - I feel safe at school. | 63 | 30.9 | 57 | 27.9 | 58 | 28.4 | 15 | 7.4 | 11 | 5.4 | 1 |
| 30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. | 67 | 32.7 | 55 | 26.8 | 52 | 25.4 | 14 | 6.8 | 17 | 8.3 | 0 |
| 31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. | 79 | 38.9 | 60 | 29.6 | 39 | 19.2 | 13 | 6.4 | 12 | 5.9 | 2 |
| 32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. | 49 | 24.3 | 37 | 18.3 | 67 | 33.2 | 30 | 14.9 | 19 | 9.4 | 3 |
| 33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. | 65 | 32.5 | 54 | 27.0 | 52 | 26.0 | 15 | 7.5 | 14 | 7.0 | 5 |
| 34 - I learn about other cultures in school. | 54 | 26.3 | 61 | 29.8 | 51 | 24.9 | 21 | 10.2 | 18 | 8.8 | 0 |
| 35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. | 132 | 64.7 | 43 | 21.1 | 22 | 10.8 | 4 | 2.0 | 3 | 1.5 | 1 |
| 36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. | 82 | 40.0 | 78 | 38.0 | 29 | 14.1 | 10 | 4.9 | 6 | 2.9 | 0 |
| 37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. | 64 | 31.4 | 70 | 34.3 | 53 | 26.0 | 13 | 6.4 | 4 | 2.0 | 1 |
| 38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. | 76 | 37.8 | 63 | 31.3 | 47 | 23.4 | 7 | 3.5 | 8 | 4.0 | 4 |
| 39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 50 | 24.6 | 64 | 31.5 | 60 | 29.6 | 17 | 8.4 | 12 | 5.9 | 2 |
| 40 - Our classes are often interrupted. | 47 | 23.5 | 42 | 21.0 | 68 | 34.0 | 35 | 17.5 | 8 | 4.0 | 5 |
| 41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 43 | 21.7 | 52 | 26.3 | 83 | 41.9 | 11 | 5.6 | 9 | 4.5 | 7 |
| 42 - I have fun learning. | 54 | 26.3 | 51 | 24.9 | 53 | 25.9 | 24 | 11.7 | 23 | 11.2 | 0 |
| 43 - My teachers think I can learn. | 104 | 51.5 | 63 | 31.2 | 26 | 12.9 | 8 | 4.0 | 1 | 0.5 | 3 |
| 44 - The community is proud of this school. | 59 | 29.1 | 60 | 29.6 | 54 | 26.6 | 18 | 8.9 | 12 | 5.9 | 2 |
| 45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. | 49 | 24.1 | 46 | 22.7 | 46 | 22.7 | 32 | 15.8 | 30 | 14.8 | 2 |
| 46 - Students at my school are friendly. | 53 | 26.1 | 61 | 30.0 | 59 | 29.1 | 15 | 7.4 | 15 | 7.4 | 2 |
| 47 - This school is a good place to learn. | 68 | 33.3 | 62 | 30.4 | 50 | 24.5 | 14 | 6.9 | 10 | 4.9 | 1 |
| 48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. | 93 | 46.0 | 74 | 36.6 | 22 | 10.9 | 7 | 3.5 | 6 | 3.0 | 3 |
| 49 - My teachers are good teachers. | 81 | 39.7 | 59 | 28.9 | 47 | 23.0 | 5 | 2.5 | 12 | 5.9 | 1 |
| 50 - My school building is in good condition. | 53 | 26.0 | 55 | 27.0 | 45 | 22.1 | 25 | 12.3 | 26 | 12.7 | 1 |
| 51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. | 59 | 28.8 | 41 | 20.0 | 59 | 28.8 | 28 | 13.7 | 18 | 8.8 | 0 |
| 52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. | 81 | 39.5 | 60 | 29.3 | 40 | 19.5 | 17 | 8.3 | 7 | 3.4 | 0 |
| 53 - I like going to this school. | 71 | 35.0 | 51 | 25.1 | 53 | 26.1 | 10 | 4.9 | 18 | 8.9 | 2 |
| 54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. | 132 | 65.0 | 46 | 22.7 | 18 | 8.9 | 5 | 2.5 | 2 | 1.0 | 2 |
| 55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. | 74 | 36.1 | 62 | 30.2 | 47 | 22.9 | 9 | 4.4 | 13 | 6.3 | 0 |
| 56 - I would attend a different school if I could. | 55 | 27.0 | 22 | 10.8 | 44 | 21.6 | 37 | 18.1 | 46 | 22.5 | 1 |
| 57 - Teachers treat me with respect. | 75 | 36.9 | 58 | 28.6 | 43 | 21.2 | 15 | 7.4 | 12 | 5.9 | 2 |
| 58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. | 62 | 30.4 | 53 | 26.0 | 56 | 27.5 | 18 | 8.8 | 15 | 7.4 | 1 |
| 59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. | 91 | 44.6 | 70 | 34.3 | 41 | 20.1 | 2 | 1.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 60 - I am treated fairly at school. | 73 | 35.6 | 67 | 32.7 | 38 | 18.5 | 12 | 5.9 | 15 | 7.3 | 0 |
| 61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. | 71 | 35.0 | 49 | 24.1 | 35 | 17.2 | 21 | 10.3 | 27 | 13.3 | 2 |
| 62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 48 | 23.6 | 46 | 22.7 | 78 | 38.4 | 17 | 8.4 | 14 | 6.9 | 2 |
| 63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. | 61 | 29.8 | 51 | 24.9 | 48 | 23.4 | 20 | 9.8 | 25 | 12.2 | 0 |
| 64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. | 85 | 41.7 | 63 | 30.9 | 43 | 21.1 | 7 | 3.4 | 6 | 2.9 | 1 |
| 65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. | 76 | 37.1 | 34 | 16.6 | 31 | 15.1 | 25 | 12.2 | 39 | 19.0 | 0 |
| 66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. | 58 | 28.3 | 27 | 13.2 | 47 | 22.9 | 26 | 12.7 | 47 | 22.9 | 0 |
| 67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. | 92 | 45.1 | 61 | 29.9 | 37 | 18.1 | 7 | 3.4 | 7 | 3.4 | 1 |
| Data Collected in Spring, 2001 |
| Tables Posted April 14, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |