MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
WM. N. CLARK MIDDLE, FAYETTE R-III School District

What is your sex? (I am a:
boy/girl)
SEC1 Frequency Percent
MALE 78 46.43
FEMALE 90 53.57
 
What grade are you in?
SEC2 Frequency Percent
6TH 61 36.31
7TH 50 29.76
8TH 57 33.93
 
Which best describes you?
SEC3 Frequency Percent
WHITE 130 77.84
BLACK 20 11.98
HISPANIC 2 1.20
MULTI-RACIAL 15 8.98

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How far in school did your mother
go?
SEC4 Frequency Percent
FINISHED 8TH 8 4.76
H.S. GRAD 37 22.02
POST SECONDARY 26 15.48
COLLEGE GRAD 60 35.71
DON T KNOW 37 22.02
 
How far in school did your father
go?
SEC5 Frequency Percent
1 1 0.60
2 6 3.59
3 51 30.54
4 16 9.58
5 45 26.95
6 48 28.74

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How many days of school did you miss
last month?
SEC6 Frequency Percent
NONE 74 44.31
1 OR 2 DAYS 53 31.74
3 OR 4 DAYS 28 16.77
5 TO 10 DAYS 11 6.59
MORE THAN 10 DAYS 1 0.60

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How many hours of television do you
usually watch each day?
SEC7 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 31 18.45
TWO HRS. 42 25.00
THREE HRS. 42 25.00
FOUR HRS. 25 14.88
FIVE HRS. 8 4.76
SIX + HRS. 20 11.90
 
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 15 9.15
TWO YEAR SCHOOL 14 8.54
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL 93 56.71
MILITARY 11 6.71
OTHER 31 18.90

Frequency Missing = 4

 

Which of the following best
describes your grades so far
in school?
SEC9 Frequency Percent
A 42 25.30
A & B 52 31.33
B 11 6.63
B & C 43 25.90
C 10 6.02
C & D 5 3.01
D 2 1.20
BELOW D 1 0.60

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How much time do you usually spend
on homework each day?
SEC10 Frequency Percent
NONE ASSIGNED 6 3.64
DON T DO IT 12 7.27
1/2 HR. OR LESS 41 24.85
ONE HOUR 70 42.42
TWO HOURS 23 13.94
MORE THAN 2 HRS 13 7.88

Frequency Missing = 3

 

About how many hours per week do
you usually work in a part-time
job? Exclude summer vacation time.
SEC11 Frequency Percent
NONE 123 73.21
UNDER 6 HRS. 26 15.48
6 TO 10 HRS. 9 5.36
11 TO 15 HRS. 6 3.57
16 TO 20 HRS. 2 1.19
MORE THAN 25 2 1.19
 
How would you describe the quality
of education available to you in
this school?
SEC12 Frequency Percent
EXCELLENT 13 7.88
GOOD 72 43.64
AVERAGE 60 36.36
BELOW AVERAGE 11 6.67
POOR 9 5.45

Frequency Missing = 3

 

How many hours each week do you
usually spend in extra-curricular
activities associated with school?
- excluding sports?
SEC13 Frequency Percent
NONE 66 39.29
1 TO 2 HRS. 40 23.81
3 TO 5 HRS. 20 11.90
6 TO 10 HRS. 32 19.05
11 TO 15 HRS. 8 4.76
MORE THAN 20 2 1.19
 
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 12 7.14
Several Times/wk 49 29.17
Once a week 32 19.05
Once 2/wks 16 9.52
Infrequently 55 32.74
Not at all 4 2.38
 
Which of the following best describes
the high school program you will
complete?
SEC15 Frequency Percent
College prep. 94 57.32
Voc./ tech. 29 17.68
General 41 25.00

Frequency Missing = 4

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your experiences in school.
SEC16A Frequency Percent
Not at all 11 6.75
Rarely 36 22.09
Occasionally 61 37.42
Regularly 55 33.74

Frequency Missing = 5

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for high school.
sec16b Frequency Percent
Not at all 42 25.77
Rarely 58 35.58
Occasionally 44 26.99
Regularly 19 11.66

Frequency Missing = 5

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for after high school.
SEC16C Frequency Percent
Not at all 29 17.58
Rarely 43 26.06
Occasionally 64 38.79
Regularly 29 17.58

Frequency Missing = 3

Data Collected in Spring, 2004
Tables Posted April 16, 2005
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
WM. N. CLARK MIDDLE, FAYETTE R-III 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. 9 5.4 73 43.7 60 35.9 18 10.8 7 4.2 1
18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. 17 10.2 57 34.1 50 29.9 34 20.4 9 5.4 1
19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. 22 13.2 63 37.7 47 28.1 25 15.0 10 6.0 1
20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. 30 17.9 73 43.5 37 22.0 22 13.1 6 3.6 0
21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. 37 22.4 81 49.1 30 18.2 15 9.1 2 1.2 3
22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. 31 18.8 65 39.4 37 22.4 22 13.3 10 6.1 3
23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. 18 10.8 58 34.7 53 31.7 29 17.4 9 5.4 1
24 - My teachers make learning interesting. 11 6.5 42 25.0 63 37.5 34 20.2 18 10.7 0
25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. 26 15.7 85 51.2 37 22.3 13 7.8 5 3.0 2
26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. 23 13.8 69 41.3 50 29.9 18 10.8 7 4.2 1
27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. 51 30.5 58 34.7 38 22.8 14 8.4 6 3.6 1
28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 15 9.0 59 35.3 58 34.7 24 14.4 11 6.6 1
29 - I feel safe at school. 42 25.3 62 37.3 33 19.9 19 11.4 10 6.0 2
30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. 39 23.4 57 34.1 43 25.7 19 11.4 9 5.4 1
31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. 42 25.3 72 43.4 27 16.3 18 10.8 7 4.2 2
32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. 27 16.3 23 13.9 46 27.7 34 20.5 36 21.7 2
33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. 16 9.5 49 29.2 56 33.3 30 17.9 17 10.1 0
34 - I learn about other cultures in school. 54 32.5 64 38.6 30 18.1 8 4.8 10 6.0 2
35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. 87 52.1 60 35.9 11 6.6 5 3.0 4 2.4 1
36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. 49 29.2 88 52.4 20 11.9 7 4.2 4 2.4 0
37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. 20 11.9 71 42.3 55 32.7 17 10.1 5 3.0 0
38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. 33 19.8 72 43.1 44 26.3 12 7.2 6 3.6 1
39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 17 10.2 45 26.9 71 42.5 24 14.4 10 6.0 1
40 - Our classes are often interrupted. 30 18.1 38 22.9 50 30.1 35 21.1 13 7.8 2
41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 18 10.9 55 33.3 73 44.2 12 7.3 7 4.2 3
42 - I have fun learning. 18 10.8 37 22.2 54 32.3 26 15.6 32 19.2 1
43 - My teachers think I can learn. 67 39.9 70 41.7 22 13.1 6 3.6 3 1.8 0
44 - The community is proud of this school. 33 19.8 46 27.5 67 40.1 10 6.0 11 6.6 1
45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. 43 25.7 54 32.3 38 22.8 21 12.6 11 6.6 1
46 - Students at my school are friendly. 12 7.1 56 33.3 56 33.3 29 17.3 15 8.9 0
47 - This school is a good place to learn. 26 15.7 64 38.6 43 25.9 16 9.6 17 10.2 2
48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. 69 41.1 79 47.0 14 8.3 5 3.0 1 0.6 0
49 - My teachers are good teachers. 29 17.4 76 45.5 41 24.6 8 4.8 13 7.8 1
50 - My school building is in good condition. 27 16.1 57 33.9 45 26.8 19 11.3 20 11.9 0
51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. 31 18.5 26 15.5 58 34.5 30 17.9 23 13.7 0
52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. 42 25.3 67 40.4 29 17.5 14 8.4 14 8.4 2
53 - I like going to this school. 21 12.6 41 24.6 43 25.7 19 11.4 43 25.7 1
54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. 114 67.9 38 22.6 14 8.3 0 0.0 2 1.2 0
55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. 22 13.3 62 37.3 59 35.5 13 7.8 10 6.0 2
56 - I would attend a different school if I could. 46 27.5 22 13.2 48 28.7 20 12.0 31 18.6 1
57 - Teachers treat me with respect. 30 18.2 58 35.2 45 27.3 16 9.7 16 9.7 3
58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. 19 11.3 42 25.0 49 29.2 27 16.1 31 18.5 0
59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. 56 33.3 74 44.0 27 16.1 7 4.2 4 2.4 0
60 - I am treated fairly at school. 22 13.1 68 40.5 40 23.8 18 10.7 20 11.9 0
61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. 42 25.3 58 34.9 29 17.5 20 12.0 17 10.2 2
62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 15 9.0 54 32.3 65 38.9 22 13.2 11 6.6 1
63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. 32 19.0 40 23.8 43 25.6 22 13.1 31 18.5 0
64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. 35 20.8 70 41.7 45 26.8 10 6.0 8 4.8 0
65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. 38 22.8 64 38.3 31 18.6 15 9.0 19 11.4 1
66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. 22 13.1 28 16.7 41 24.4 44 26.2 33 19.6 0
67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. 56 33.5 72 43.1 29 17.4 9 5.4 1 0.6 1
68 - The clubs and organizations I am part of provide appropriate amounts of activity. 24 14.8 67 41.4 46 28.4 12 7.4 13 8.0 6
69 - My parents are actively involved in my education. 57 35.2 60 37.0 29 17.9 8 4.9 8 4.9 6
70 - Grades are important to me. 91 56.9 38 23.8 15 9.4 10 6.3 6 3.8 8
71 - I am given sufficient individual attention. 13 8.0 51 31.5 47 29.0 25 15.4 26 16.0 6
72 - I appreciate my teachers. 28 17.4 57 35.4 53 32.9 9 5.6 14 8.7 7
73 - Class time is utilized effectively for learning. 24 14.9 67 41.6 49 30.4 12 7.5 9 5.6 7
74 - Teachers use varied and creative teaching strategies. 19 11.7 53 32.7 56 34.6 20 12.3 14 8.6 6
75 - It is easy to make good grades. 18 11.2 52 32.3 50 31.1 21 13.0 20 12.4 7
76 - The school does a good job at preparing me for making career choices. 18 11.2 45 28.0 57 35.4 23 14.3 18 11.2 7
77 - My parents are supportive of my participation in school activities. 85 53.1 48 30.0 20 12.5 3 1.9 4 2.5 8

Data Collected in Spring, 2004
Tables Posted April 16, 2005
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education