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

What is your sex? (I am a:
boy/girl)
SEC1 Frequency Percent
MALE 272 50.94
FEMALE 262 49.06

Frequency Missing = 1

 

What grade are you in?
SEC2 Frequency Percent
9TH 142 26.69
10TH 156 29.32
11TH 129 24.25
12TH 105 19.74

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Which best describes you?
SEC3 Frequency Percent
WHITE 490 92.11
BLACK 10 1.88
ASIAN/ORIENTAL 3 0.56
AMERICAN INDIAN 4 0.75
HISPANIC 12 2.26
MULTI-RACIAL 13 2.44

Frequency Missing = 3

 

How far in school did your mother
go?
SEC4 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 6 1.13
FINISHED 8TH 27 5.08
H.S. GRAD 182 34.21
POST SECONDARY 109 20.49
COLLEGE GRAD 131 24.62
DON T KNOW 77 14.47

Frequency Missing = 3

 

How far in school did your father
go?
SEC5 Frequency Percent
1 4 0.75
2 17 3.20
3 184 34.59
4 80 15.04
5 127 23.87
6 120 22.56

Frequency Missing = 3

 

How many days of school did you miss
last month?
SEC6 Frequency Percent
NONE 382 71.80
1 OR 2 DAYS 95 17.86
3 OR 4 DAYS 29 5.45
5 TO 10 DAYS 16 3.01
MORE THAN 10 DAYS 10 1.88

Frequency Missing = 3

 

How many hours of television do you
usually watch each day?
SEC7 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 228 42.70
TWO HRS. 132 24.72
THREE HRS. 79 14.79
FOUR HRS. 44 8.24
FIVE HRS. 18 3.37
SIX + HRS. 33 6.18

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 66 12.38
TWO YEAR SCHOOL 76 14.26
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL 304 57.04
MILITARY 37 6.94
OTHER 50 9.38

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Which of the following best
describes your grades so far
in school?
SEC9 Frequency Percent
A 162 30.51
A & B 182 34.27
B 53 9.98
B & C 98 18.46
C 13 2.45
C & D 14 2.64
D 5 0.94
BELOW D 4 0.75

Frequency Missing = 4

 

How much time do you usually spend
on homework each day?
SEC10 Frequency Percent
NONE ASSIGNED 100 18.73
DON T DO IT 28 5.24
1/2 HR. OR LESS 158 29.59
ONE HOUR 168 31.46
TWO HOURS 53 9.93
MORE THAN 2 HRS 27 5.06

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 275 51.69
UNDER 6 HRS. 42 7.89
6 TO 10 HRS. 51 9.59
11 TO 15 HRS. 45 8.46
16 TO 20 HRS. 45 8.46
21 TO 25 HRS. 38 7.14
MORE THAN 25 36 6.77

Frequency Missing = 3

 

How would you describe the quality
of education available to you in
this school?
SEC12 Frequency Percent
EXCELLENT 52 9.76
GOOD 236 44.28
AVERAGE 208 39.02
BELOW AVERAGE 24 4.50
POOR 13 2.44

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How many hours each week do you
usually spend in extra-curricular
activities associated with school?
- excluding sports?
SEC13 Frequency Percent
NONE 206 38.58
1 TO 2 HRS. 85 15.92
3 TO 5 HRS. 60 11.24
6 TO 10 HRS. 65 12.17
11 TO 15 HRS. 56 10.49
16 TO 20 HRS. 38 7.12
MORE THAN 20 24 4.49

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 155 29.14
Several Times/wk 53 9.96
Once a week 45 8.46
Once 2/wks 25 4.70
Infrequently 176 33.08
Not at all 78 14.66

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Which of the following best describes
the high school program you will
complete?
SEC15 Frequency Percent
College prep. 220 42.15
Voc./ tech. 103 19.73
General 199 38.12

Frequency Missing = 13

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your experiences in school.
SEC16A Frequency Percent
Not at all 50 9.60
Rarely 111 21.31
Occasionally 188 36.08
Regularly 172 33.01

Frequency Missing = 14

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for high school.
sec16b Frequency Percent
Not at all 53 10.23
Rarely 139 26.83
Occasionally 202 39.00
Regularly 124 23.94

Frequency Missing = 17

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for after high school.
SEC16C Frequency Percent
Not at all 44 8.48
Rarely 118 22.74
Occasionally 183 35.26
Regularly 174 33.53

Frequency Missing = 16

Data Collected in Fall, 2002
Tables Posted April 15, 2005
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
CLINTON SR. HIGH, CLINTON 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. 52 9.7 210 39.3 217 40.6 44 8.2 11 2.1 1
18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. 63 11.8 227 42.6 153 28.7 73 13.7 17 3.2 2
19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. 57 10.7 248 46.5 154 28.9 62 11.6 12 2.3 2
20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. 69 13.1 216 40.9 166 31.4 61 11.6 16 3.0 7
21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. 85 16.2 278 52.9 126 24.0 24 4.6 13 2.5 9
22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. 99 18.6 227 42.7 145 27.3 40 7.5 21 3.9 3
23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. 98 18.4 233 43.7 137 25.7 52 9.8 13 2.4 2
24 - My teachers make learning interesting. 39 7.3 165 31.0 223 41.9 73 13.7 32 6.0 3
25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. 91 17.1 290 54.5 125 23.5 21 3.9 5 0.9 3
26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. 73 13.7 256 48.2 150 28.2 34 6.4 18 3.4 4
27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. 132 24.7 229 42.9 122 22.8 34 6.4 17 3.2 1
28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 53 10.0 177 33.3 199 37.4 68 12.8 35 6.6 3
29 - I feel safe at school. 97 18.2 208 39.0 154 28.9 44 8.3 30 5.6 2
30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. 60 11.3 182 34.1 176 33.0 67 12.6 48 9.0 2
31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. 94 17.8 200 37.8 129 24.4 75 14.2 31 5.9 6
32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. 212 39.7 143 26.8 137 25.7 30 5.6 12 2.2 1
33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. 44 8.3 157 29.6 218 41.1 85 16.0 26 4.9 5
34 - I learn about other cultures in school. 49 9.2 197 36.8 203 37.9 68 12.7 18 3.4 0
35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. 156 29.2 238 44.5 112 20.9 18 3.4 11 2.1 0
36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. 106 19.8 272 50.8 130 24.3 21 3.9 6 1.1 0
37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. 63 11.8 243 45.6 168 31.5 41 7.7 18 3.4 2
38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. 94 17.7 250 47.1 143 26.9 30 5.6 14 2.6 4
39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 35 6.6 129 24.3 235 44.3 85 16.0 47 8.9 4
40 - Our classes are often interrupted. 41 7.8 108 20.5 223 42.4 134 25.5 20 3.8 9
41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 107 20.2 197 37.2 196 37.0 23 4.3 7 1.3 5
42 - I have fun learning. 39 7.4 156 29.4 201 37.9 72 13.6 62 11.7 5
43 - My teachers think I can learn. 109 20.4 298 55.8 100 18.7 17 3.2 10 1.9 1
44 - The community is proud of this school. 53 9.9 150 28.1 207 38.8 77 14.4 46 8.6 2
45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. 54 10.2 159 29.9 176 33.1 91 17.1 52 9.8 3
46 - Students at my school are friendly. 31 5.8 174 32.7 203 38.2 86 16.2 38 7.1 3
47 - This school is a good place to learn. 43 8.1 205 38.5 210 39.4 43 8.1 32 6.0 2
48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. 112 21.2 305 57.8 80 15.2 19 3.6 12 2.3 7
49 - My teachers are good teachers. 86 16.1 239 44.8 173 32.5 21 3.9 14 2.6 2
50 - My school building is in good condition. 30 5.6 70 13.2 121 22.7 135 25.4 176 33.1 3
51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. 107 20.1 136 25.6 196 36.8 65 12.2 28 5.3 3
52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. 96 18.1 224 42.2 131 24.7 53 10.0 27 5.1 4
53 - I like going to this school. 52 9.8 154 29.1 189 35.7 53 10.0 82 15.5 5
54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. 227 42.6 224 42.0 62 11.6 11 2.1 9 1.7 2
55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. 55 10.4 203 38.3 179 33.8 45 8.5 48 9.1 5
56 - I would attend a different school if I could. 110 20.7 85 16.0 159 29.9 106 19.9 72 13.5 3
57 - Teachers treat me with respect. 69 13.0 223 42.0 166 31.3 48 9.0 25 4.7 4
58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. 92 17.3 232 43.7 155 29.2 39 7.3 13 2.4 4
59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. 101 19.1 268 50.6 147 27.7 10 1.9 4 0.8 5
60 - I am treated fairly at school. 62 11.7 248 46.7 161 30.3 31 5.8 29 5.5 4
61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. 126 23.6 271 50.8 96 18.0 28 5.3 12 2.3 2
62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 53 10.1 149 28.3 236 44.9 59 11.2 29 5.5 9
63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. 50 9.4 186 34.8 183 34.3 65 12.2 50 9.4 1
64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. 108 20.3 263 49.4 128 24.1 22 4.1 11 2.1 3
65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. 87 16.5 208 39.4 147 27.8 49 9.3 37 7.0 7
66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. 69 13.0 164 31.0 172 32.5 85 16.1 39 7.4 6
67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. 108 20.3 259 48.7 131 24.6 20 3.8 14 2.6 3

Data Collected in Fall, 2002
Tables Posted April 15, 2005
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education