MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
SULLIVAN SR. HIGH, SULLIVAN School District

What is your sex? (I am a:
boy/girl)
SEC1 Frequency Percent
MALE 257 47.42
FEMALE 285 52.58

Frequency Missing = 4

 

What grade are you in?
SEC2 Frequency Percent
6TH 1 0.18
9TH 154 28.36
10TH 144 26.52
11TH 123 22.65
12TH 121 22.28

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Which best describes you?
SEC3 Frequency Percent
WHITE 516 95.38
BLACK 4 0.74
ASIAN/ORIENTAL 1 0.18
AMERICAN INDIAN 1 0.18
HISPANIC 7 1.29
MULTI-RACIAL 12 2.22

Frequency Missing = 5

 

How far in school did your mother
go?
SEC4 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 6 1.11
FINISHED 8TH 47 8.69
H.S. GRAD 171 31.61
POST SECONDARY 132 24.40
COLLEGE GRAD 117 21.63
DON T KNOW 68 12.57

Frequency Missing = 5

 

How far in school did your father
go?
SEC5 Frequency Percent
1 4 0.74
2 43 7.96
3 198 36.67
4 115 21.30
5 97 17.96
6 83 15.37

Frequency Missing = 6

 

How many days of school did you miss
last month?
SEC6 Frequency Percent
NONE 255 47.05
1 OR 2 DAYS 214 39.48
3 OR 4 DAYS 47 8.67
5 TO 10 DAYS 17 3.14
MORE THAN 10 DAYS 9 1.66

Frequency Missing = 4

 

How many hours of television do you
usually watch each day?
SEC7 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 197 36.48
TWO HRS. 153 28.33
THREE HRS. 100 18.52
FOUR HRS. 51 9.44
FIVE HRS. 15 2.78
SIX + HRS. 24 4.44

Frequency Missing = 6

 

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 54 10.04
TWO YEAR SCHOOL 146 27.14
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL 252 46.84
MILITARY 41 7.62
OTHER 45 8.36

Frequency Missing = 8

 

Which of the following best
describes your grades so far
in school?
SEC9 Frequency Percent
A 91 16.82
A & B 150 27.73
B 81 14.97
B & C 135 24.95
C 41 7.58
C & D 32 5.91
D 2 0.37
BELOW D 9 1.66

Frequency Missing = 5

 

How much time do you usually spend
on homework each day?
SEC10 Frequency Percent
NONE ASSIGNED 95 17.56
DON T DO IT 65 12.01
1/2 HR. OR LESS 134 24.77
ONE HOUR 166 30.68
TWO HOURS 48 8.87
MORE THAN 2 HRS 33 6.10

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 307 56.64
UNDER 6 HRS. 33 6.09
6 TO 10 HRS. 39 7.20
11 TO 15 HRS. 38 7.01
16 TO 20 HRS. 46 8.49
21 TO 25 HRS. 45 8.30
MORE THAN 25 34 6.27

Frequency Missing = 4

 

How would you describe the quality
of education available to you in
this school?
SEC12 Frequency Percent
EXCELLENT 31 5.69
GOOD 213 39.08
AVERAGE 247 45.32
BELOW AVERAGE 35 6.42
POOR 19 3.49

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 248 45.50
1 TO 2 HRS. 102 18.72
3 TO 5 HRS. 74 13.58
6 TO 10 HRS. 67 12.29
11 TO 15 HRS. 42 7.71
16 TO 20 HRS. 11 2.02
MORE THAN 20 1 0.18

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 117 21.47
Several Times/wk 157 28.81
Once a week 72 13.21
Once 2/wks 43 7.89
Infrequently 126 23.12
Not at all 30 5.50

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Which of the following best describes
the high school program you will
complete?
SEC15 Frequency Percent
College prep. 234 44.74
Voc./ tech. 105 20.08
General 184 35.18

Frequency Missing = 23

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your experiences in school.
SEC16A Frequency Percent
Not at all 51 9.71
Rarely 116 22.10
Occasionally 207 39.43
Regularly 151 28.76

Frequency Missing = 21

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for high school.
sec16b Frequency Percent
Not at all 69 13.27
Rarely 129 24.81
Occasionally 208 40.00
Regularly 114 21.92

Frequency Missing = 26

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for after high school.
SEC16C Frequency Percent
Not at all 50 9.58
Rarely 93 17.82
Occasionally 193 36.97
Regularly 186 35.63

Frequency Missing = 24

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

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
SULLIVAN SR. HIGH, SULLIVAN 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. 29 5.3 214 39.3 203 37.3 70 12.9 28 5.1 2
18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. 31 5.7 207 38.3 181 33.5 82 15.2 39 7.2 6
19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. 46 8.5 218 40.4 180 33.3 71 13.1 25 4.6 6
20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. 42 7.8 206 38.4 177 33.0 85 15.9 26 4.9 10
21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. 73 13.5 257 47.6 159 29.4 38 7.0 13 2.4 6
22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. 65 12.1 235 43.6 154 28.6 61 11.3 24 4.5 7
23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. 77 14.3 237 43.9 154 28.5 57 10.6 15 2.8 6
24 - My teachers make learning interesting. 19 3.5 126 23.2 221 40.8 120 22.1 56 10.3 4
25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. 71 13.1 281 51.8 149 27.5 28 5.2 13 2.4 4
26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. 58 10.8 230 42.8 188 35.0 39 7.3 22 4.1 9
27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. 97 18.2 216 40.4 154 28.8 39 7.3 28 5.2 12
28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 36 6.7 148 27.5 226 41.9 83 15.4 46 8.5 7
29 - I feel safe at school. 91 16.8 197 36.3 161 29.7 43 7.9 51 9.4 3
30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. 45 8.3 175 32.5 192 35.6 86 16.0 41 7.6 7
31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. 61 11.3 199 37.0 143 26.6 86 16.0 49 9.1 8
32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. 251 46.5 166 30.7 90 16.7 19 3.5 14 2.6 6
33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. 38 7.2 142 26.7 218 41.1 77 14.5 56 10.5 15
34 - I learn about other cultures in school. 38 7.0 195 36.1 169 31.3 89 16.5 49 9.1 6
35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. 199 36.8 222 41.0 88 16.3 19 3.5 13 2.4 5
36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. 106 19.6 271 50.1 116 21.4 30 5.5 18 3.3 5
37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. 65 12.1 272 50.6 145 27.0 40 7.4 16 3.0 8
38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. 70 13.1 232 43.3 183 34.1 39 7.3 12 2.2 10
39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 21 3.9 135 25.1 227 42.3 106 19.7 48 8.9 9
40 - Our classes are often interrupted. 50 9.4 121 22.7 226 42.3 119 22.3 18 3.4 12
41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 34 6.4 162 30.6 280 52.8 36 6.8 18 3.4 16
42 - I have fun learning. 33 6.1 137 25.4 199 36.9 86 16.0 84 15.6 7
43 - My teachers think I can learn. 116 21.6 251 46.7 129 24.0 26 4.8 15 2.8 9
44 - The community is proud of this school. 35 6.5 159 29.4 255 47.1 57 10.5 35 6.5 5
45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. 73 13.5 230 42.5 159 29.4 51 9.4 28 5.2 5
46 - Students at my school are friendly. 23 4.3 116 21.6 246 45.8 89 16.6 63 11.7 9
47 - This school is a good place to learn. 43 8.1 173 32.4 221 41.4 55 10.3 42 7.9 12
48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. 99 18.3 257 47.6 125 23.1 40 7.4 19 3.5 6
49 - My teachers are good teachers. 52 9.7 237 44.3 191 35.7 32 6.0 23 4.3 11
50 - My school building is in good condition. 23 4.3 112 20.8 173 32.1 129 23.9 102 18.9 7
51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. 123 22.9 172 32.0 173 32.2 45 8.4 24 4.5 9
52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. 138 25.7 235 43.8 112 20.9 34 6.3 18 3.4 9
53 - I like going to this school. 46 8.5 174 32.2 175 32.4 63 11.7 82 15.2 6
54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. 220 40.9 233 43.3 64 11.9 7 1.3 14 2.6 8
55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. 51 9.5 186 34.5 214 39.7 53 9.8 35 6.5 7
56 - I would attend a different school if I could. 114 21.1 80 14.8 160 29.6 105 19.4 81 15.0 6
57 - Teachers treat me with respect. 61 11.3 219 40.6 164 30.4 53 9.8 43 8.0 6
58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. 40 7.4 196 36.4 178 33.0 85 15.8 40 7.4 7
59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. 93 17.2 262 48.4 150 27.7 23 4.3 13 2.4 5
60 - I am treated fairly at school. 40 7.5 219 41.0 192 36.0 41 7.7 42 7.9 12
61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. 93 17.3 237 44.1 127 23.6 56 10.4 25 4.6 8
62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 22 4.1 103 19.2 250 46.6 112 20.9 49 9.1 10
63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. 37 6.9 177 32.8 165 30.6 78 14.4 83 15.4 6
64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. 108 20.0 260 48.2 128 23.7 26 4.8 17 3.2 7
65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. 81 15.0 220 40.8 147 27.3 45 8.3 46 8.5 7
66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. 50 9.3 181 33.7 178 33.1 75 14.0 53 9.9 9
67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. 119 22.1 224 41.6 146 27.1 32 5.9 18 3.3 7

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