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

What is your sex? (I am a:
boy/girl)
SEC1 Frequency Percent
MALE 375 49.60
FEMALE 381 50.40

Frequency Missing = 3

 

What grade are you in?
SEC2 Frequency Percent
6TH 1 0.13
9TH 217 28.67
10TH 220 29.06
11TH 159 21.00
12TH 160 21.14

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Which best describes you?
SEC3 Frequency Percent
WHITE 717 95.22
BLACK 2 0.27
ASIAN/ORIENTAL 8 1.06
AMERICAN INDIAN 6 0.80
HISPANIC 6 0.80
MULTI-RACIAL 14 1.86

Frequency Missing = 6

 

How far in school did your mother
go?
SEC4 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 4 0.53
FINISHED 8TH 43 5.69
H.S. GRAD 208 27.51
POST SECONDARY 190 25.13
COLLEGE GRAD 244 32.28
DON T KNOW 67 8.86

Frequency Missing = 3

 

How far in school did your father
go?
SEC5 Frequency Percent
1 2 0.26
2 29 3.83
3 250 33.03
4 156 20.61
5 214 28.27
6 106 14.00

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How many days of school did you miss
last month?
SEC6 Frequency Percent
NONE 275 36.28
1 OR 2 DAYS 325 42.88
3 OR 4 DAYS 107 14.12
5 TO 10 DAYS 39 5.15
MORE THAN 10 DAYS 12 1.58

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How many hours of television do you
usually watch each day?
SEC7 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 356 47.03
TWO HRS. 187 24.70
THREE HRS. 98 12.95
FOUR HRS. 57 7.53
FIVE HRS. 30 3.96
SIX + HRS. 29 3.83

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 109 14.42
TWO YEAR SCHOOL 156 20.63
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL 400 52.91
MILITARY 34 4.50
OTHER 57 7.54

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Which of the following best
describes your grades so far
in school?
SEC9 Frequency Percent
A 137 18.17
A & B 188 24.93
B 118 15.65
B & C 174 23.08
C 71 9.42
C & D 48 6.37
D 10 1.33
BELOW D 8 1.06

Frequency Missing = 5

 

How much time do you usually spend
on homework each day?
SEC10 Frequency Percent
NONE ASSIGNED 165 21.77
DON T DO IT 111 14.64
1/2 HR. OR LESS 272 35.88
ONE HOUR 162 21.37
TWO HOURS 30 3.96
MORE THAN 2 HRS 18 2.37

Frequency Missing = 1

 

About how many hours per week do
you usually work in a part-time
job? Exclude summer vacation time.
SEC11 Frequency Percent
NONE 387 51.19
UNDER 6 HRS. 52 6.88
6 TO 10 HRS. 51 6.75
11 TO 15 HRS. 33 4.37
16 TO 20 HRS. 93 12.30
21 TO 25 HRS. 76 10.05
MORE THAN 25 64 8.47

Frequency Missing = 3

 

How would you describe the quality
of education available to you in
this school?
SEC12 Frequency Percent
EXCELLENT 114 15.04
GOOD 385 50.79
AVERAGE 208 27.44
BELOW AVERAGE 23 3.03
POOR 28 3.69

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 311 41.14
1 TO 2 HRS. 128 16.93
3 TO 5 HRS. 102 13.49
6 TO 10 HRS. 82 10.85
11 TO 15 HRS. 77 10.19
16 TO 20 HRS. 25 3.31
MORE THAN 20 31 4.10

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 205 27.04
Several Times/wk 127 16.75
Once a week 105 13.85
Once 2/wks 86 11.35
Infrequently 209 27.57
Not at all 26 3.43

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Which of the following best describes
the high school program you will
complete?
SEC15 Frequency Percent
College prep. 381 51.84
Voc./ tech. 126 17.14
General 228 31.02

Frequency Missing = 24

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your experiences in school.
SEC16A Frequency Percent
Not at all 65 8.78
Rarely 147 19.86
Occasionally 311 42.03
Regularly 217 29.32

Frequency Missing = 19

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for high school.
sec16b Frequency Percent
Not at all 78 10.57
Rarely 197 26.69
Occasionally 276 37.40
Regularly 187 25.34

Frequency Missing = 21

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for after high school.
SEC16C Frequency Percent
Not at all 47 6.37
Rarely 152 20.60
Occasionally 268 36.31
Regularly 271 36.72

Frequency Missing = 21

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

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
WILLARD HIGH, WILLARD 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. 21 2.8 234 30.9 333 43.9 119 15.7 51 6.7 1
18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. 57 7.5 350 46.3 210 27.8 107 14.2 32 4.2 3
19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. 40 5.3 325 43.1 249 33.0 110 14.6 30 4.0 5
20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. 46 6.1 278 36.8 254 33.6 141 18.7 36 4.8 4
21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. 89 11.8 398 52.7 199 26.4 50 6.6 19 2.5 4
22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. 87 11.5 306 40.6 246 32.6 83 11.0 32 4.2 5
23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. 79 10.5 338 44.8 205 27.2 101 13.4 31 4.1 5
24 - My teachers make learning interesting. 26 3.4 165 21.9 325 43.0 163 21.6 76 10.1 4
25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. 66 8.8 433 57.4 204 27.1 34 4.5 17 2.3 5
26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. 105 13.9 370 49.1 210 27.9 48 6.4 20 2.7 6
27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. 124 16.5 351 46.6 184 24.4 58 7.7 36 4.8 6
28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 45 6.0 272 36.1 294 39.0 97 12.9 46 6.1 5
29 - I feel safe at school. 134 17.8 327 43.4 220 29.2 37 4.9 35 4.6 6
30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. 55 7.3 258 34.1 288 38.0 92 12.2 64 8.5 2
31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. 72 9.5 287 38.0 220 29.1 116 15.4 60 7.9 4
32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. 213 28.2 229 30.3 244 32.3 52 6.9 17 2.3 4
33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. 47 6.2 226 30.0 339 45.0 89 11.8 52 6.9 6
34 - I learn about other cultures in school. 41 5.4 271 36.0 279 37.1 118 15.7 44 5.8 6
35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. 320 42.4 275 36.5 115 15.3 21 2.8 23 3.1 5
36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. 123 16.2 403 53.2 180 23.7 37 4.9 15 2.0 1
37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. 63 8.3 339 44.7 260 34.3 69 9.1 27 3.6 1
38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. 98 13.0 362 47.9 223 29.5 47 6.2 26 3.4 3
39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 44 5.9 243 32.3 319 42.4 104 13.8 42 5.6 7
40 - Our classes are often interrupted. 36 4.8 182 24.2 324 43.1 189 25.2 20 2.7 8
41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 53 7.1 228 30.4 413 55.1 39 5.2 16 2.1 10
42 - I have fun learning. 29 3.8 142 18.7 325 42.9 144 19.0 118 15.6 1
43 - My teachers think I can learn. 126 16.6 385 50.9 199 26.3 27 3.6 20 2.6 2
44 - The community is proud of this school. 150 19.8 350 46.2 208 27.5 31 4.1 18 2.4 2
45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. 89 11.8 357 47.3 220 29.2 58 7.7 30 4.0 5
46 - Students at my school are friendly. 32 4.2 249 33.1 308 40.9 102 13.5 62 8.2 6
47 - This school is a good place to learn. 56 7.4 347 45.8 277 36.6 51 6.7 26 3.4 2
48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. 144 19.1 431 57.1 148 19.6 21 2.8 11 1.5 4
49 - My teachers are good teachers. 89 11.7 328 43.2 274 36.1 50 6.6 18 2.4 0
50 - My school building is in good condition. 49 6.5 381 50.2 227 29.9 67 8.8 35 4.6 0
51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. 99 13.2 209 27.9 324 43.2 93 12.4 25 3.3 9
52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. 168 22.2 400 52.8 132 17.4 37 4.9 21 2.8 1
53 - I like going to this school. 78 10.3 267 35.2 251 33.1 89 11.7 74 9.7 0
54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. 282 37.4 343 45.5 106 14.1 9 1.2 14 1.9 5
55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. 122 16.1 345 45.6 231 30.5 35 4.6 24 3.2 2
56 - I would attend a different school if I could. 90 11.9 107 14.2 238 31.5 190 25.1 131 17.3 3
57 - Teachers treat me with respect. 74 9.8 298 39.4 262 34.6 81 10.7 42 5.5 2
58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. 96 12.7 357 47.2 224 29.6 59 7.8 21 2.8 2
59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. 134 17.7 363 48.0 229 30.3 18 2.4 12 1.6 3
60 - I am treated fairly at school.