MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
FAIR GROVE MIDDLE, FAIR GROVE R-X School District

What is your sex? (I am a:
boy/girl)
SEC1 Frequency Percent
MALE 100 47.39
FEMALE 111 52.61

Frequency Missing = 1

 

What grade are you in?
SEC2 Frequency Percent
6TH 69 33.01
7TH 73 34.93
8TH 67 32.06

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Which best describes you?
SEC3 Frequency Percent
WHITE 200 94.34
AMERICAN INDIAN 9 4.25
HISPANIC 2 0.94
MULTI-RACIAL 1 0.47
 
How far in school did your mother
go?
SEC4 Frequency Percent
FINISHED 8TH 10 4.81
H.S. GRAD 57 27.40
POST SECONDARY 41 19.71
COLLEGE GRAD 51 24.52
DON T KNOW 49 23.56

Frequency Missing = 4

 

How far in school did your father
go?
SEC5 Frequency Percent
1 1 0.47
2 10 4.74
3 58 27.49
4 34 16.11
5 52 24.64
6 56 26.54

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How many days of school did you miss
last month?
SEC6 Frequency Percent
NONE 106 50.24
1 OR 2 DAYS 67 31.75
3 OR 4 DAYS 25 11.85
5 TO 10 DAYS 11 5.21
MORE THAN 10 DAYS 2 0.95

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How many hours of television do you
usually watch each day?
SEC7 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 42 20.00
TWO HRS. 70 33.33
THREE HRS. 42 20.00
FOUR HRS. 23 10.95
FIVE HRS. 13 6.19
SIX + HRS. 20 9.52

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 18 8.61
TWO YEAR SCHOOL 13 6.22
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL 118 56.46
MILITARY 21 10.05
OTHER 39 18.66

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Which of the following best
describes your grades so far
in school?
SEC9 Frequency Percent
A 96 46.15
A & B 51 24.52
B 22 10.58
B & C 27 12.98
C 4 1.92
C & D 6 2.88
BELOW D 2 0.96

Frequency Missing = 4

 

How much time do you usually spend
on homework each day?
SEC10 Frequency Percent
NONE ASSIGNED 18 8.53
DON T DO IT 7 3.32
1/2 HR. OR LESS 90 42.65
ONE HOUR 70 33.18
TWO HOURS 17 8.06
MORE THAN 2 HRS 9 4.27

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 144 69.57
UNDER 6 HRS. 28 13.53
6 TO 10 HRS. 16 7.73
11 TO 15 HRS. 5 2.42
16 TO 20 HRS. 5 2.42
21 TO 25 HRS. 3 1.45
MORE THAN 25 6 2.90

Frequency Missing = 5

 

How would you describe the quality
of education available to you in
this school?
SEC12 Frequency Percent
EXCELLENT 52 24.64
GOOD 83 39.34
AVERAGE 61 28.91
BELOW AVERAGE 10 4.74
POOR 5 2.37

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 71 33.97
1 TO 2 HRS. 65 31.10
3 TO 5 HRS. 33 15.79
6 TO 10 HRS. 20 9.57
11 TO 15 HRS. 13 6.22
16 TO 20 HRS. 5 2.39
MORE THAN 20 2 0.96

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 40 18.96
Several Times/wk 10 4.74
Once a week 14 6.64
Once 2/wks 14 6.64
Infrequently 75 35.55
Not at all 58 27.49

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Which of the following best describes
the high school program you will
complete?
SEC15 Frequency Percent
College prep. 128 65.64
Voc./ tech. 26 13.33
General 41 21.03

Frequency Missing = 17

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your experiences in school.
SEC16A Frequency Percent
Not at all 12 5.74
Rarely 43 20.57
Occasionally 73 34.93
Regularly 81 38.76

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for high school.
sec16b Frequency Percent
Not at all 54 25.84
Rarely 59 28.23
Occasionally 69 33.01
Regularly 27 12.92

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for after high school.
SEC16C Frequency Percent
Not at all 34 16.35
Rarely 49 23.56
Occasionally 70 33.65
Regularly 55 26.44

Frequency Missing = 4

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

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
FAIR GROVE MIDDLE, FAIR GROVE R-X 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. 31 14.6 98 46.2 62 29.2 11 5.2 10 4.7 0
18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. 33 15.7 69 32.9 65 31.0 26 12.4 17 8.1 2
19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. 52 24.6 85 40.3 52 24.6 19 9.0 3 1.4 1
20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. 57 27.4 79 38.0 46 22.1 17 8.2 9 4.3 4
21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. 88 41.9 83 39.5 29 13.8 7 3.3 3 1.4 2
22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. 76 36.5 70 33.7 43 20.7 8 3.8 11 5.3 4
23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. 81 38.6 80 38.1 34 16.2 12 5.7 3 1.4 2
24 - My teachers make learning interesting. 31 14.8 66 31.6 67 32.1 25 12.0 20 9.6 3
25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. 62 29.4 87 41.2 46 21.8 9 4.3 7 3.3 1
26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. 56 26.5 80 37.9 62 29.4 7 3.3 6 2.8 1
27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. 97 46.0 70 33.2 29 13.7 8 3.8 7 3.3 1
28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 40 19.4 79 38.3 58 28.2 16 7.8 13 6.3 6
29 - I feel safe at school. 72 34.1 74 35.1 38 18.0 14 6.6 13 6.2 1
30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. 65 31.4 70 33.8 44 21.3 11 5.3 17 8.2 5
31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. 72 34.3 74 35.2 43 20.5 15 7.1 6 2.9 2
32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. 28 13.6 25 12.1 63 30.6 43 20.9 47 22.8 6
33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. 54 26.1 73 35.3 57 27.5 8 3.9 15 7.2 5
34 - I learn about other cultures in school. 63 30.6 75 36.4 43 20.9 12 5.8 13 6.3 6
35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. 114 54.0 66 31.3 16 7.6 7 3.3 8 3.8 1
36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. 70 33.3 102 48.6 27 12.9 5 2.4 6 2.9 2
37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. 29 13.9 75 36.1 63 30.3 21 10.1 20 9.6 4
38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. 69 33.0 74 35.4 48 23.0 10 4.8 8 3.8 3
39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 50 24.2 75 36.2 57 27.5 16 7.7 9 4.3 5
40 - Our classes are often interrupted. 21 10.2 41 20.0 77 37.6 48 23.4 18 8.8 7
41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 31 15.4 48 23.9 100 49.8 11 5.5 11 5.5 11
42 - I have fun learning. 34 16.4 56 27.1 62 30.0 27 13.0 28 13.5 5
43 - My teachers think I can learn. 89 42.6 84 40.2 29 13.9 2 1.0 5 2.4 3
44 - The community is proud of this school. 61 29.3 75 36.1 53 25.5 6 2.9 13 6.3 4
45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. 57 27.8 78 38.0 42 20.5 22 10.7 6 2.9 7
46 - Students at my school are friendly. 42 20.3 81 39.1 47 22.7 20 9.7 17 8.2 5
47 - This school is a good place to learn. 60 28.7 81 38.8 45 21.5 12 5.7 11 5.3 3
48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. 84 40.4 96 46.2 17 8.2 6 2.9 5 2.4 4
49 - My teachers are good teachers. 83 39.9 70 33.7 39 18.8 10 4.8 6 2.9 4
50 - My school building is in good condition. 34 16.4 76 36.7 50 24.2 21 10.1 26 12.6 5
51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. 23 11.3 27 13.2 78 38.2 39 19.1 37 18.1 8
52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. 43 21.0 73 35.6 46 22.4 26 12.7 17 8.3 7
53 - I like going to this school. 79 38.5 56 27.3 35 17.1 13 6.3 22 10.7 7
54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. 138 67.6 48 23.5 11 5.4 3 1.5 4 2.0 8
55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. 85 41.1 71 34.3 35 16.9 10 4.8 6 2.9 5
56 - I would attend a different school if I could. 26 12.6 24 11.7 31 15.0 36 17.5 89 43.2 6
57 - Teachers treat me with respect. 70 34.0 70 34.0 39 18.9 12 5.8 15 7.3 6
58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. 39 19.1 56 27.5 63 30.9 21 10.3 25 12.3 8
59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. 92 44.2 78 37.5 32 15.4 2 1.0 4 1.9 4
60 - I am treated fairly at school. 54 26.5 84 41.2 33 16.2 18 8.8 15 7.4 8
61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. 43 21.1 62 30.4 40 19.6 27 13.2 32 15.7 8
62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 39 18.9 64 31.1 75 36.4 20 9.7 8 3.9 6
63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. 52 25.2 68 33.0 46 22.3 19 9.2 21 10.2 6
64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. 73 35.6 80 39.0 37 18.0 7 3.4 8 3.9 7
65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. 104 50.7 56 27.3 24 11.7 7 3.4 14 6.8 7
66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. 38 18.5 52 25.4 68 33.2 21 10.2 26 12.7 7
67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. 85 40.9 63 30.3 45 21.6 5 2.4 10 4.8 4

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