MSIP Advanced Questionnaire

Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report

TRENTON SR. HIGH, TRENTON R-IX School District

What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl)
SEC1	Frequency	Percent
MALE	180	49.18
FEMALE	186	50.82

 

What grade are you in?
SEC2	Frequency	Percent
9TH	95	25.96
10TH	101	27.60
11TH	85	23.22
12TH	85	23.22

 

Which best describes you?
SEC3	Frequency	Percent
WHITE	350	95.63
AMERICAN INDIAN	5	1.37
HISPANIC	3	0.82
MULTI-RACIAL	8	2.19

 

How far in school did your mother go?
SEC4	Frequency	Percent
UNDER 8TH	3	0.82
FINISHED 8TH	29	7.92
H.S. GRAD	80	21.86
POST SECONDARY	78	21.31
COLLEGE GRAD	122	33.33
DON T KNOW	54	14.75

 

How far in school did your father go?
SEC5	Frequency	Percent
1	3	0.82
2	31	8.49
3	132	36.16
4	68	18.63
5	62	16.99
6	69	18.90

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How many days of school did you miss last month?
SEC6	Frequency	Percent
NONE	263	71.86
1 OR 2 DAYS	69	18.85
3 OR 4 DAYS	20	5.46
5 TO 10 DAYS	10	2.73
MORE THAN 10 DAYS	4	1.09

 

How many hours of television do you usually watch each day?
SEC7	Frequency	Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS	153	41.92
TWO HRS.	95	26.03
THREE HRS.	65	17.81
FOUR HRS.	27	7.40
FIVE HRS.	8	2.19
SIX + HRS.	17	4.66

Frequency Missing = 1

 

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	74	20.33
TWO YEAR SCHOOL	84	23.08
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL	148	40.66
MILITARY	20	5.49
OTHER	38	10.44

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school?
SEC9	Frequency	Percent
A	92	25.48
A & B	111	30.75
B	45	12.47
B & C	69	19.11
C	15	4.16
C & D	23	6.37
D	4	1.11
BELOW D	2	0.55

Frequency Missing = 5

 

How much time do you usually spend on homework each day?
SEC10	Frequency	Percent
NONE ASSIGNED	38	10.44
DON T DO IT	15	4.12
1/2 HR. OR LESS	101	27.75
ONE HOUR	135	37.09
TWO HOURS	55	15.11
MORE THAN 2 HRS	20	5.49

Frequency Missing = 2

 

About how many hours per week do you usually work in a part-time job? Exclude summer vacation time.
SEC11	Frequency	Percent
NONE	168	45.90
UNDER 6 HRS.	29	7.92
6 TO 10 HRS.	33	9.02
11 TO 15 HRS.	38	10.38
16 TO 20 HRS.	45	12.30
21 TO 25 HRS.	23	6.28
MORE THAN 25	30	8.20

 

How would you describe the quality of education available to you in this school?
SEC12	Frequency	Percent
EXCELLENT	32	8.74
GOOD	173	47.27
AVERAGE	140	38.25
BELOW AVERAGE	17	4.64
POOR	4	1.09

 

How many hours each week do you usually spend in extra-curricular activities associated with school? - excluding sports?
SEC13	Frequency	Percent
NONE	138	37.70
1 TO 2 HRS.	50	13.66
3 TO 5 HRS.	36	9.84
6 TO 10 HRS.	45	12.30
11 TO 15 HRS.	47	12.84
16 TO 20 HRS.	26	7.10
MORE THAN 20	24	6.56

 

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	63	17.21
Several Times/wk	126	34.43
Once a week	73	19.95
Once 2/wks	12	3.28
Infrequently	77	21.04
Not at all	15	4.10

 

Which of the following best describes the high school program you will complete?
SEC15	Frequency	Percent
College prep.	162	44.75
Voc./ tech.	74	20.44
General	126	34.81

Frequency Missing = 4

 

Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school.
SEC16A	Frequency	Percent
Not at all	25	6.91
Rarely	70	19.34
Occasionally	143	39.50
Regularly	124	34.25

Frequency Missing = 4

 

Talk to one of your parents about your plans for high school.
sec16b	Frequency	Percent
Not at all	39	10.86
Rarely	90	25.07
Occasionally	137	38.16
Regularly	93	25.91

Frequency Missing = 7

 

Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school.
SEC16C	Frequency	Percent
Not at all	27	7.52
Rarely	76	21.17
Occasionally	144	40.11
Regularly	112	31.20

Frequency Missing = 7

Data Collected in Fall, 2002

Tables Posted April 15, 2005

Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 

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MSIP Advanced Questionnaire

Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report

TRENTON SR. HIGH, TRENTON R-IX 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.	16	4.4	152	41.5	155	42.3	32	8.7	11	3.0	0
18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers.	18	4.9	154	42.2	131	35.9	44	12.1	18	4.9	1
19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn.	31	8.5	163	44.7	120	32.9	39	10.7	12	3.3	1
20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects.	26	7.2	154	42.4	124	34.2	43	11.8	16	4.4	3
21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach.	57	15.8	191	53.1	91	25.3	17	4.7	4	1.1	6
22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand.	44	12.1	168	46.0	107	29.3	34	9.3	12	3.3	1
23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class.	34	9.4	164	45.2	116	32.0	36	9.9	13	3.6	3
24 - My teachers make learning interesting.	11	3.0	72	19.8	174	47.9	75	20.7	31	8.5	3
25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently.	44	12.1	213	58.5	84	23.1	17	4.7	6	1.6	2
26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class.	38	10.5	176	48.8	112	31.0	21	5.8	14	3.9	5
27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed.	92	25.4	158	43.6	78	21.5	24	6.6	10	2.8	4
28 - There is good communication between teachers and students.	23	6.3	137	37.6	137	37.6	51	14.0	16	4.4	2
29 - I feel safe at school.	88	24.1	162	44.4	87	23.8	15	4.1	13	3.6	1
30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school.	45	12.4	148	40.7	115	31.6	38	10.4	18	4.9	2
31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school.	56	15.5	169	46.7	76	21.0	44	12.2	17	4.7	4
32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot.	98	27.0	103	28.4	130	35.8	24	6.6	8	2.2	3
33 - Teachers in my school really care about me.	22	6.1	114	31.5	168	46.4	46	12.7	12	3.3	4
34 - I learn about other cultures in school.	15	4.1	145	39.8	143	39.3	43	11.8	18	4.9	2
35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test.	143	39.2	162	44.4	52	14.2	6	1.6	2	0.5	1
36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects.	80	22.0	200	54.9	65	17.9	16	4.4	3	0.8	2
37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively.	33	9.1	205	56.3	98	26.9	20	5.5	8	2.2	2
38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help.	52	14.4	178	49.2	100	27.6	26	7.2	6	1.7	4
39 - In our community people tend to trust each other.	27	7.5	114	31.7	144	40.0	49	13.6	26	7.2	6
40 - Our classes are often interrupted.	32	8.9	93	25.8	150	41.7	79	21.9	6	1.7	6
41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies.	29	8.0	145	40.1	159	43.9	22	6.1	7	1.9	4
42 - I have fun learning.	19	5.2	107	29.4	136	37.4	62	17.0	40	11.0	2
43 - My teachers think I can learn.	75	20.7	188	51.9	78	21.5	12	3.3	9	2.5	4
44 - The community is proud of this school.	70	19.2	141	38.7	118	32.4	23	6.3	12	3.3	2
45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials.	67	18.5	178	49.2	83	22.9	24	6.6	10	2.8	4
46 - Students at my school are friendly.	22	6.0	131	36.0	157	43.1	36	9.9	18	4.9	2
47 - This school is a good place to learn.	27	7.4	156	42.9	140	38.5	30	8.2	11	3.0	2
48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn.	71	19.5	221	60.7	59	16.2	5	1.4	8	2.2	2
49 - My teachers are good teachers.	42	11.5	179	49.2	115	31.6	18	4.9	10	2.7	2
50 - My school building is in good condition.	59	16.3	177	48.8	96	26.4	23	6.3	8	2.2	3
51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community.	60	16.4	84	23.0	134	36.7	67	18.4	20	5.5	1
52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it.	84	23.1	170	46.7	81	22.3	21	5.8	8	2.2	2
53 - I like going to this school.	29	8.0	136	37.5	119	32.8	46	12.7	33	9.1	3
54 - My family believes that I can do well in school.	156	43.0	161	44.4	35	9.6	8	2.2	3	0.8	3
55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up.	35	9.6	122	33.6	118	32.5	47	12.9	41	11.3	3
56 - I would attend a different school if I could.	66	18.2	63	17.4	118	32.6	77	21.3	38	10.5	4
57 - Teachers treat me with respect.	35	9.6	172	47.3	116	31.9	28	7.7	13	3.6	2
58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want.	46	12.7	162	44.8	106	29.3	32	8.8	16	4.4	4
59 - My teachers expect very good work from me.	66	18.3	198	54.8	84	23.3	10	2.8	3	0.8	5
60 - I am treated fairly at school.	42	11.7	178	49.6	98	27.3	28	7.8	13	3.6	7
61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers.	60	16.6	170	47.0	80	22.1	37	10.2	15	4.1	4
62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community.	23	6.3	112	30.9	165	45.5	39	10.7	24	6.6	3
63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school.	30	8.3	140	38.8	109	30.2	44	12.2	38	10.5	5
64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school.	75	20.7	203	55.9	68	18.7	7	1.9	10	2.8	3
65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor.	95	26.1	166	45.6	69	19.0	24	6.6	10	2.7	2
66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals.	86	23.6	176	48.4	70	19.2	25	6.9	7	1.9	2
67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information.	69	19.0	204	56.0	69	19.0	10	2.7	12	3.3	2

Data Collected in Fall, 2002

Tables Posted April 15, 2005

Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education