MSIP Advanced Questionnaire

Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report

CLINTON MIDDLE, CLINTON School District

What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl)
SEC1	Frequency	Percent
MALE	226	50.11
FEMALE	225	49.89

 

What grade are you in?
SEC2	Frequency	Percent
6TH	150	33.48
7TH	157	35.04
8TH	140	31.25
9TH	1	0.22

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Which best describes you?
SEC3	Frequency	Percent
WHITE	405	90.81
BLACK	9	2.02
ASIAN/ORIENTAL	3	0.67
AMERICAN INDIAN	11	2.47
HISPANIC	3	0.67
MULTI-RACIAL	15	3.36

Frequency Missing = 5

 

How far in school did your mother go?
SEC4	Frequency	Percent
UNDER 8TH	3	0.67
FINISHED 8TH	14	3.15
H.S. GRAD	119	26.74
POST SECONDARY	73	16.40
COLLEGE GRAD	113	25.39
DON T KNOW	123	27.64

Frequency Missing = 6

 

How far in school did your father go?
SEC5	Frequency	Percent
1	6	1.35
2	16	3.61
3	100	22.57
4	55	12.42
5	103	23.25
6	163	36.79

Frequency Missing = 8

 

How many days of school did you miss last month?
SEC6	Frequency	Percent
NONE	347	77.28
1 OR 2 DAYS	68	15.14
3 OR 4 DAYS	19	4.23
5 TO 10 DAYS	9	2.00
MORE THAN 10 DAYS	6	1.34

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How many hours of television do you usually watch each day?
SEC7	Frequency	Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS	99	22.00
TWO HRS.	139	30.89
THREE HRS.	95	21.11
FOUR HRS.	50	11.11
FIVE HRS.	23	5.11
SIX + HRS.	44	9.78

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	40	9.03
TWO YEAR SCHOOL	21	4.74
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL	285	64.33
MILITARY	25	5.64
OTHER	72	16.25

Frequency Missing = 8

 

Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school?
SEC9	Frequency	Percent
A	159	35.49
A & B	169	37.72
B	26	5.80
B & C	59	13.17
C	11	2.46
C & D	16	3.57
D	3	0.67
BELOW D	5	1.12

Frequency Missing = 3

 

How much time do you usually spend on homework each day?
SEC10	Frequency	Percent
NONE ASSIGNED	61	13.53
DON T DO IT	17	3.77
1/2 HR. OR LESS	196	43.46
ONE HOUR	139	30.82
TWO HOURS	26	5.76
MORE THAN 2 HRS	12	2.66

 

About how many hours per week do you usually work in a part-time job? Exclude summer vacation time.
SEC11	Frequency	Percent
NONE	315	71.92
UNDER 6 HRS.	75	17.12
6 TO 10 HRS.	26	5.94
11 TO 15 HRS.	15	3.42
16 TO 20 HRS.	4	0.91
21 TO 25 HRS.	1	0.23
MORE THAN 25	2	0.46

Frequency Missing = 13

 

How would you describe the quality of education available to you in this school?
SEC12	Frequency	Percent
EXCELLENT	100	22.27
GOOD	228	50.78
AVERAGE	104	23.16
BELOW AVERAGE	13	2.90
POOR	4	0.89

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	214	48.42
1 TO 2 HRS.	100	22.62
3 TO 5 HRS.	35	7.92
6 TO 10 HRS.	48	10.86
11 TO 15 HRS.	28	6.33
16 TO 20 HRS.	4	0.90
MORE THAN 20	13	2.94

Frequency Missing = 9

 

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	24	5.41
Several Times/wk	143	32.21
Once a week	37	8.33
Once 2/wks	45	10.14
Infrequently	113	25.45
Not at all	82	18.47

Frequency Missing = 7

 

Which of the following best describes the high school program you will complete?
SEC15	Frequency	Percent
College prep.	268	66.83
Voc./ tech.	49	12.22
General	84	20.95

Frequency Missing = 50

 

Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school.
SEC16A	Frequency	Percent
Not at all	40	9.30
Rarely	92	21.40
Occasionally	149	34.65
Regularly	149	34.65

Frequency Missing = 21

 

Talk to one of your parents about your plans for high school.
sec16b	Frequency	Percent
Not at all	134	31.46
Rarely	135	31.69
Occasionally	107	25.12
Regularly	50	11.74

Frequency Missing = 25

 

Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school.
SEC16C	Frequency	Percent
Not at all	87	20.47
Rarely	103	24.24
Occasionally	128	30.12
Regularly	107	25.18

Frequency Missing = 26

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

CLINTON MIDDLE, 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.	57	12.7	207	46.2	147	32.8	23	5.1	14	3.1	3
18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers.	73	16.4	211	47.3	89	20.0	52	11.7	21	4.7	5
19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn.	107	23.9	206	46.0	99	22.1	24	5.4	12	2.7	3
20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects.	97	21.7	183	41.0	107	24.0	40	9.0	19	4.3	5
21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach.	158	35.6	181	40.8	77	17.3	22	5.0	6	1.4	7
22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand.	129	28.9	198	44.3	80	17.9	27	6.0	13	2.9	4
23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class.	75	16.8	171	38.3	126	28.2	45	10.1	30	6.7	4
24 - My teachers make learning interesting.	82	18.3	142	31.8	144	32.2	55	12.3	24	5.4	4
25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently.	147	33.0	198	44.5	79	17.8	16	3.6	5	1.1	6
26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class.	124	27.7	187	41.8	102	22.8	25	5.6	9	2.0	4
27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed.	177	39.7	183	41.0	65	14.6	13	2.9	8	1.8	5
28 - There is good communication between teachers and students.	96	21.4	170	37.9	121	27.0	44	9.8	17	3.8	3
29 - I feel safe at school.	149	33.1	145	32.2	94	20.9	37	8.2	25	5.6	1
30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school.	83	18.5	177	39.4	141	31.4	29	6.5	19	4.2	2
31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school.	124	27.8	182	40.8	97	21.7	26	5.8	17	3.8	5
32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot.	45	10.2	51	11.5	157	35.5	103	23.3	86	19.5	9
33 - Teachers in my school really care about me.	102	23.0	149	33.6	133	30.0	40	9.0	20	4.5	7
34 - I learn about other cultures in school.	92	20.7	190	42.8	100	22.5	43	9.7	19	4.3	7
35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test.	263	58.7	135	30.1	43	9.6	4	0.9	3	0.7	3
36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects.	128	28.6	222	49.6	75	16.7	18	4.0	5	1.1	3
37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively.	99	22.9	195	45.0	109	25.2	23	5.3	7	1.6	18
38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help.	184	41.5	188	42.4	52	11.7	9	2.0	10	2.3	8
39 - In our community people tend to trust each other.	60	13.5	179	40.2	126	28.3	51	11.5	29	6.5	6
40 - Our classes are often interrupted.	48	10.9	98	22.3	165	37.5	105	23.9	24	5.5	11
41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies.	64	15.6	128	31.1	189	46.0	21	5.1	9	2.2	40
42 - I have fun learning.	83	18.7	143	32.2	132	29.7	45	10.1	41	9.2	7
43 - My teachers think I can learn.	181	41.0	187	42.3	54	12.2	11	2.5	9	2.0	9
44 - The community is proud of this school.	102	23.2	167	38.0	119	27.1	30	6.8	21	4.8	12
45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials.	116	26.2	189	42.8	80	18.1	43	9.7	14	3.2	9
46 - Students at my school are friendly.	56	12.6	150	33.9	147	33.2	61	13.8	29	6.5	8
47 - This school is a good place to learn.	104	23.7	197	45.0	101	23.1	17	3.9	19	4.3	13
48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn.	178	40.4	199	45.1	45	10.2	13	2.9	6	1.4	10
49 - My teachers are good teachers.	169	38.1	174	39.3	87	19.6	6	1.4	7	1.6	8
50 - My school building is in good condition.	129	29.1	182	41.1	84	19.0	27	6.1	21	4.7	8
51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community.	59	13.7	62	14.4	156	36.2	89	20.6	65	15.1	20
52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it.	91	20.9	139	31.9	125	28.7	59	13.5	22	5.0	15
53 - I like going to this school.	101	22.9	149	33.7	117	26.5	39	8.8	36	8.1	9
54 - My family believes that I can do well in school.	280	63.2	126	28.4	28	6.3	6	1.4	3	0.7	8
55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up.	113	25.8	166	37.9	103	23.5	32	7.3	24	5.5	13
56 - I would attend a different school if I could.	68	15.4	75	17.0	103	23.4	106	24.0	89	20.2	10
57 - Teachers treat me with respect.	139	31.4	168	38.0	100	22.6	23	5.2	12	2.7	9
58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want.	101	22.9	170	38.5	110	24.9	39	8.8	21	4.8	10
59 - My teachers expect very good work from me.	174	39.6	193	44.0	56	12.8	10	2.3	6	1.4	12
60 - I am treated fairly at school.	111	25.2	193	43.8	99	22.4	25	5.7	13	2.9	10
61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers.	152	34.9	159	36.6	66	15.2	42	9.7	16	3.7	16
62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community.	76	17.6	161	37.2	135	31.2	40	9.2	21	4.8	18
63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school.	104	23.6	158	35.9	103	23.4	39	8.9	36	8.2	11
64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school.	116	26.5	170	38.9	117	26.8	28	6.4	6	1.4	14
65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor.	185	42.1	149	33.9	57	13.0	30	6.8	18	4.1	12
66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals.	59	13.6	86	19.8	151	34.7	71	16.3	68	15.6	16
67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information.	174	39.4	168	38.0	76	17.2	20	4.5	4	0.9	9

Data Collected in Fall, 2002

Tables Posted April 15, 2005

Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education