MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
SPRING BLUFF ELEM., SPRING BLUFF R-XV School District

What is your sex? (I am a:
boy/girl)
SEC1 Frequency Percent
MALE 31 43.06
FEMALE 41 56.94
 
What grade are you in?
SEC2 Frequency Percent
6TH 18 25.71
7TH 26 37.14
8TH 26 37.14

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Which best describes you?
SEC3 Frequency Percent
WHITE 70 97.22
AMERICAN INDIAN 1 1.39
MULTI-RACIAL 1 1.39
 
How far in school did your mother
go?
SEC4 Frequency Percent
FINISHED 8TH 3 4.17
H.S. GRAD 17 23.61
POST SECONDARY 10 13.89
COLLEGE GRAD 29 40.28
DON T KNOW 13 18.06
 
How far in school did your father
go?
SEC5 Frequency Percent
2 3 4.17
3 21 29.17
4 10 13.89
5 13 18.06
6 25 34.72
 
How many days of school did you miss
last month?
SEC6 Frequency Percent
NONE 37 51.39
1 OR 2 DAYS 27 37.50
3 OR 4 DAYS 6 8.33
5 TO 10 DAYS 2 2.78
 
How many hours of television do you
usually watch each day?
SEC7 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 29 40.28
TWO HRS. 21 29.17
THREE HRS. 11 15.28
FOUR HRS. 5 6.94
FIVE HRS. 3 4.17
SIX + HRS. 3 4.17
 
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 6 8.33
TWO YEAR SCHOOL 6 8.33
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL 44 61.11
MILITARY 4 5.56
OTHER 12 16.67
 
Which of the following best
describes your grades so far
in school?
SEC9 Frequency Percent
A 35 48.61
A & B 22 30.56
B 6 8.33
B & C 8 11.11
D 1 1.39
 
How much time do you usually spend
on homework each day?
SEC10 Frequency Percent
NONE ASSIGNED 4 5.56
DON T DO IT 2 2.78
1/2 HR. OR LESS 8 11.11
ONE HOUR 26 36.11
TWO HOURS 17 23.61
MORE THAN 2 HRS 15 20.83
 
About how many hours per week do
you usually work in a part-time
job? Exclude summer vacation time.
SEC11 Frequency Percent
NONE 55 77.46
UNDER 6 HRS. 8 11.27
6 TO 10 HRS. 8 11.27

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How would you describe the quality
of education available to you in
this school?
SEC12 Frequency Percent
EXCELLENT 31 43.06
GOOD 33 45.83
AVERAGE 6 8.33
BELOW AVERAGE 1 1.39
POOR 1 1.39
 
How many hours each week do you
usually spend in extra-curricular
activities associated with school?
- excluding sports?
SEC13 Frequency Percent
NONE 10 13.89
1 TO 2 HRS. 16 22.22
3 TO 5 HRS. 17 23.61
6 TO 10 HRS. 21 29.17
11 TO 15 HRS. 6 8.33
16 TO 20 HRS. 1 1.39
MORE THAN 20 1 1.39
 
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 11 15.28
Several Times/wk 16 22.22
Once a week 29 40.28
Once 2/wks 4 5.56
Infrequently 12 16.67
 
Which of the following best describes
the high school program you will
complete?
SEC15 Frequency Percent
College prep. 36 58.06
Voc./ tech. 11 17.74
General 15 24.19

Frequency Missing = 10

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your experiences in school.
SEC16A Frequency Percent
Not at all 5 7.25
Rarely 5 7.25
Occasionally 27 39.13
Regularly 32 46.38

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for high school.
sec16b Frequency Percent
Not at all 8 11.59
Rarely 25 36.23
Occasionally 22 31.88
Regularly 14 20.29

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for after high school.
SEC16C Frequency Percent
Not at all 3 4.35
Rarely 24 34.78
Occasionally 27 39.13
Regularly 15 21.74

Frequency Missing = 3

Data Collected in Fall, 2001
Tables Posted April 14, 2005
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
SPRING BLUFF ELEM., SPRING BLUFF R-XV 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. 18 25.0 31 43.1 22 30.6 1 1.4 0 0.0 0
18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. 13 18.1 28 38.9 17 23.6 12 16.7 2 2.8 0
19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. 23 31.9 32 44.4 13 18.1 4 5.6 0 0.0 0
20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. 20 28.2 31 43.7 11 15.5 8 11.3 1 1.4 1
21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. 24 33.8 32 45.1 15 21.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. 26 36.1 27 37.5 11 15.3 4 5.6 4 5.6 0
23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. 25 34.7 21 29.2 17 23.6 8 11.1 1 1.4 0
24 - My teachers make learning interesting. 15 20.8 26 36.1 20 27.8 9 12.5 2 2.8 0
25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. 33 45.8 33 45.8 5 6.9 1 1.4 0 0.0 0
26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. 32 44.4 24 33.3 13 18.1 3 4.2 0 0.0 0
27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. 36 50.0 31 43.1 5 6.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 21 29.2 31 43.1 16 22.2 4 5.6 0 0.0 0
29 - I feel safe at school. 54 75.0 14 19.4 2 2.8 1 1.4 1 1.4 0
30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. 31 43.7 30 42.3 10 14.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. 33 45.8 27 37.5 10 13.9 2 2.8 0 0.0 0
32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. 6 8.3 6 8.3 8 11.1 21 29.2 31 43.1 0
33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. 22 31.0 36 50.7 10 14.1 1 1.4 2 2.8 1
34 - I learn about other cultures in school. 26 36.6 35 49.3 7 9.9 3 4.2 0 0.0 1
35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. 58 80.6 11 15.3 2 2.8 0 0.0 1 1.4 0
36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. 35 49.3 29 40.8 5 7.0 0 0.0 2 2.8 1
37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. 21 29.2 39 54.2 9 12.5 1 1.4 2 2.8 0
38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. 35 48.6 31 43.1 3 4.2 2 2.8 1 1.4 0
39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 20 27.8 35 48.6 14 19.4 2 2.8 1 1.4 0
40 - Our classes are often interrupted. 7 9.7 8 11.1 24 33.3 28 38.9 5 6.9 0
41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 17 23.9 16 22.5 34 47.9 1 1.4 3 4.2 1
42 - I have fun learning. 15 20.8 24 33.3 19 26.4 7 9.7 7 9.7 0
43 - My teachers think I can learn. 39 54.9 27 38.0 4 5.6 1 1.4 0 0.0 1
44 - The community is proud of this school. 41 56.9 22 30.6 7 9.7 2 2.8 0 0.0 0
45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. 23 32.9 29 41.4 13 18.6 2 2.9 3 4.3 2
46 - Students at my school are friendly. 27 37.5 30 41.7 11 15.3 2 2.8 2 2.8 0
47 - This school is a good place to learn. 35 48.6 34 47.2 2 2.8 1 1.4 0 0.0 0
48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. 46 67.6 22 32.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 4
49 - My teachers are good teachers. 34 47.9 29 40.8 6 8.5 1 1.4 1 1.4 1
50 - My school building is in good condition. 41 56.9 28 38.9 2 2.8 0 0.0 1 1.4 0
51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. 6 8.3 4 5.6 4 5.6 20 27.8 38 52.8 0
52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. 32 45.1 23 32.4 11 15.5 3 4.2 2 2.8 1
53 - I like going to this school. 34 47.2 28 38.9 5 6.9 2 2.8 3 4.2 0
54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. 54 76.1 15 21.1 2 2.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. 41 57.7 27 38.0 3 4.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
56 - I would attend a different school if I could. 6 8.3 7 9.7 11 15.3 14 19.4 34 47.2 0
57 - Teachers treat me with respect. 25 34.7 36 50.0 5 6.9 1 1.4 5 6.9 0
58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. 23 31.9 13 18.1 20 27.8 8 11.1 8 11.1 0
59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. 29 40.3 34 47.2 8 11.1 1 1.4 0 0.0 0
60 - I am treated fairly at school. 28 38.9 29 40.3 10 13.9 3 4.2 2 2.8 0
61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. 34 47.2 31 43.1 2 2.8 3 4.2 2 2.8 0
62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 24 34.3 27 38.6 16 22.9 0 0.0 3 4.3 2
63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. 30 41.7 23 31.9 13 18.1 5 6.9 1 1.4 0
64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. 33 45.8 30 41.7 8 11.1 0 0.0 1 1.4 0
65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. 29 40.3 25 34.7 9 12.5 1 1.4 8 11.1 0
66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. 11 15.3 23 31.9 15 20.8 9 12.5 14 19.4 0
67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. 35 48.6 31 43.1 3 4.2 1 1.4 2 2.8 0

Data Collected in Fall, 2001
Tables Posted April 14, 2005
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education