MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
LIBERTY MIDDLE, MOUNTAIN VIEW-BIRCH TREE R-III School District

What is your sex? (I am a:
boy/girl)
SEC1 Frequency Percent
MALE 103 53.65
FEMALE 89 46.35

Frequency Missing = 1

 

What grade are you in?
SEC2 Frequency Percent
7TH 106 54.92
8TH 87 45.08
 
Which best describes you?
SEC3 Frequency Percent
WHITE 173 90.10
ASIAN/ORIENTAL 1 0.52
AMERICAN INDIAN 4 2.08
HISPANIC 2 1.04
MULTI-RACIAL 12 6.25

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How far in school did your mother
go?
SEC4 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 6 3.13
FINISHED 8TH 14 7.29
H.S. GRAD 49 25.52
POST SECONDARY 34 17.71
COLLEGE GRAD 48 25.00
DON T KNOW 41 21.35

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How far in school did your father
go?
SEC5 Frequency Percent
1 8 4.19
2 14 7.33
3 58 30.37
4 17 8.90
5 30 15.71
6 64 33.51

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How many days of school did you miss
last month?
SEC6 Frequency Percent
NONE 72 37.31
1 OR 2 DAYS 73 37.82
3 OR 4 DAYS 35 18.13
5 TO 10 DAYS 8 4.15
MORE THAN 10 DAYS 5 2.59
 
How many hours of television do you
usually watch each day?
SEC7 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 51 26.70
TWO HRS. 40 20.94
THREE HRS. 38 19.90
FOUR HRS. 26 13.61
FIVE HRS. 7 3.66
SIX + HRS. 29 15.18

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 22 11.58
TWO YEAR SCHOOL 13 6.84
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL 105 55.26
MILITARY 21 11.05
OTHER 29 15.26

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Which of the following best
describes your grades so far
in school?
SEC9 Frequency Percent
A 43 22.40
A & B 47 24.48
B 17 8.85
B & C 30 15.63
C 16 8.33
C & D 24 12.50
D 6 3.13
BELOW D 9 4.69

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How much time do you usually spend
on homework each day?
SEC10 Frequency Percent
NONE ASSIGNED 47 24.35
DON T DO IT 24 12.44
1/2 HR. OR LESS 61 31.61
ONE HOUR 46 23.83
TWO HOURS 11 5.70
MORE THAN 2 HRS 4 2.07
 
About how many hours per week do
you usually work in a part-time
job? Exclude summer vacation time.
SEC11 Frequency Percent
NONE 134 69.79
UNDER 6 HRS. 26 13.54
6 TO 10 HRS. 14 7.29
11 TO 15 HRS. 6 3.13
16 TO 20 HRS. 4 2.08
21 TO 25 HRS. 2 1.04
MORE THAN 25 6 3.13

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How would you describe the quality
of education available to you in
this school?
SEC12 Frequency Percent
EXCELLENT 22 11.46
GOOD 77 40.10
AVERAGE 58 30.21
BELOW AVERAGE 15 7.81
POOR 20 10.42

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 88 45.83
1 TO 2 HRS. 36 18.75
3 TO 5 HRS. 17 8.85
6 TO 10 HRS. 30 15.63
11 TO 15 HRS. 11 5.73
16 TO 20 HRS. 4 2.08
MORE THAN 20 6 3.13

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 85 44.27
Several Times/wk 23 11.98
Once a week 17 8.85
Once 2/wks 12 6.25
Infrequently 44 22.92
Not at all 11 5.73

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Which of the following best describes
the high school program you will
complete?
SEC15 Frequency Percent
College prep. 93 50.00
Voc./ tech. 43 23.12
General 50 26.88

Frequency Missing = 7

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your experiences in school.
SEC16A Frequency Percent
Not at all 22 11.89
Rarely 40 21.62
Occasionally 59 31.89
Regularly 64 34.59

Frequency Missing = 8

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for high school.
sec16b Frequency Percent
Not at all 35 18.72
Rarely 54 28.88
Occasionally 61 32.62
Regularly 37 19.79

Frequency Missing = 6

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for after high school.
SEC16C Frequency Percent
Not at all 24 12.90
Rarely 45 24.19
Occasionally 59 31.72
Regularly 58 31.18

Frequency Missing = 7

Data Collected in Spring, 2005
Tables Posted September 28, 2005
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
LIBERTY MIDDLE, MOUNTAIN VIEW-BIRCH TREE 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. 22 11.5 86 44.8 58 30.2 19 9.9 7 3.6 1
18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. 20 10.4 52 26.9 72 37.3 34 17.6 15 7.8 0
19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. 41 21.5 74 38.7 60 31.4 10 5.2 6 3.1 2
20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. 32 16.6 86 44.6 49 25.4 19 9.8 7 3.6 0
21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. 58 30.4 86 45.0 30 15.7 8 4.2 9 4.7 2
22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. 53 27.9 70 36.8 41 21.6 19 10.0 7 3.7 3
23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. 27 14.0 77 39.9 53 27.5 24 12.4 12 6.2 0
24 - My teachers make learning interesting. 18 9.4 50 26.0 73 38.0 25 13.0 26 13.5 1
25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. 41 21.2 85 44.0 43 22.3 13 6.7 11 5.7 0
26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. 44 22.9 81 42.2 43 22.4 10 5.2 14 7.3 1
27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. 63 33.0 76 39.8 35 18.3 5 2.6 12 6.3 2
28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 31 16.2 63 33.0 62 32.5 21 11.0 14 7.3 2
29 - I feel safe at school. 47 24.4 62 32.1 45 23.3 11 5.7 28 14.5 0
30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. 34 17.8 63 33.0 46 24.1 21 11.0 27 14.1 2
31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. 46 24.5 60 31.9 41 21.8 20 10.6 21 11.2 5
32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. 48 25.1 45 23.6 67 35.1 18 9.4 13 6.8 2
33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. 29 15.3 56 29.5 76 40.0 16 8.4 13 6.8 3
34 - I learn about other cultures in school. 22 11.6 78 41.1 52 27.4 22 11.6 16 8.4 3
35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. 128 66.7 47 24.5 12 6.3 1 0.5 4 2.1 1
36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. 46 24.1 81 42.4 45 23.6 11 5.8 8 4.2 2
37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. 37 19.5 84 44.2 45 23.7 14 7.4 10 5.3 3
38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. 41 21.7 81 42.9 46 24.3 11 5.8 10 5.3 4
39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 24 12.6 49 25.8 69 36.3 23 12.1 25 13.2 3
40 - Our classes are often interrupted. 38 19.9 40 20.9 64 33.5 40 20.9 9 4.7 2
41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 24 12.9 61 32.8 81 43.5 12 6.5 8 4.3 7
42 - I have fun learning. 20 10.5 45 23.6 63 33.0 21 11.0 42 22.0 2
43 - My teachers think I can learn. 59 31.2 89 47.1 29 15.3 2 1.1 10 5.3 4
44 - The community is proud of this school. 24 12.6 50 26.3 73 38.4 24 12.6 19 10.0 3
45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. 44 22.9 74 38.5 53 27.6 12 6.3 9 4.7 1
46 - Students at my school are friendly. 20 10.5 50 26.3 76 40.0 19 10.0 25 13.2 3
47 - This school is a good place to learn. 34 17.7 60 31.3 63 32.8 13 6.8 22 11.5 1
48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. 56 29.2 92 47.9 30 15.6 5 2.6 9 4.7 1
49 - My teachers are good teachers. 54 28.1 69 35.9 52 27.1 6 3.1 11 5.7 1
50 - My school building is in good condition. 31 16.2 82 42.9 43 22.5 13 6.8 22 11.5 2
51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. 50 26.3 55 28.9 51 26.8 19 10.0 15 7.9 3
52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. 38 19.8 64 33.3 47 24.5 27 14.1 16 8.3 1
53 - I like going to this school. 35 18.2 57 29.7 44 22.9 12 6.3 44 22.9 1
54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. 105 54.7 61 31.8 18 9.4 3 1.6 5 2.6 1
55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. 35 18.4 65 34.2 61 32.1 7 3.7 22 11.6 3
56 - I would attend a different school if I could. 40 21.2 20 10.6 46 24.3 41 21.7 42 22.2 4
57 - Teachers treat me with respect. 44 23.2 66 34.7 54 28.4 9 4.7 17 8.9 3
58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. 31 16.3 60 31.6 60 31.6 18 9.5 21 11.1 3
59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. 59 31.4 82 43.6 38 20.2 6 3.2 3 1.6 5
60 - I am treated fairly at school. 34 17.7 61 31.8 58 30.2 20 10.4 19 9.9 1
61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. 57 29.7 69 35.9 32 16.7 15 7.8 19