MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
ARCADIA VALLEY HIGH, ARCADIA VALLEY R-II School District

What is your sex? (I am a:
boy/girl)
SEC1 Frequency Percent
MALE 140 54.47
FEMALE 117 45.53
 
What grade are you in?
SEC2 Frequency Percent
9TH 82 32.16
10TH 76 29.80
11TH 59 23.14
12TH 38 14.90

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Which best describes you?
SEC3 Frequency Percent
WHITE 231 90.59
BLACK 11 4.31
AMERICAN INDIAN 2 0.78
HISPANIC 7 2.75
MULTI-RACIAL 4 1.57

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How far in school did your mother
go?
SEC4 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 4 1.61
FINISHED 8TH 29 11.69
H.S. GRAD 74 29.84
POST SECONDARY 53 21.37
COLLEGE GRAD 53 21.37
DON T KNOW 35 14.11

Frequency Missing = 9

 

How far in school did your father
go?
SEC5 Frequency Percent
1 3 1.21
2 30 12.10
3 75 30.24
4 51 20.56
5 30 12.10
6 59 23.79

Frequency Missing = 9

 

How many days of school did you miss
last month?
SEC6 Frequency Percent
NONE 96 37.65
1 OR 2 DAYS 94 36.86
3 OR 4 DAYS 37 14.51
5 TO 10 DAYS 19 7.45
MORE THAN 10 DAYS 9 3.53

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How many hours of television do you
usually watch each day?
SEC7 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 88 34.51
TWO HRS. 54 21.18
THREE HRS. 53 20.78
FOUR HRS. 26 10.20
FIVE HRS. 12 4.71
SIX + HRS. 22 8.63

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 27 10.59
TWO YEAR SCHOOL 46 18.04
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL 125 49.02
MILITARY 20 7.84
OTHER 37 14.51

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Which of the following best
describes your grades so far
in school?
SEC9 Frequency Percent
A 70 27.34
A & B 63 24.61
B 25 9.77
B & C 55 21.48
C 14 5.47
C & D 23 8.98
D 2 0.78
BELOW D 4 1.56

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How much time do you usually spend
on homework each day?
SEC10 Frequency Percent
NONE ASSIGNED 55 21.48
DON T DO IT 42 16.41
1/2 HR. OR LESS 68 26.56
ONE HOUR 66 25.78
TWO HOURS 16 6.25
MORE THAN 2 HRS 9 3.52

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 148 57.81
UNDER 6 HRS. 26 10.16
6 TO 10 HRS. 15 5.86
11 TO 15 HRS. 16 6.25
16 TO 20 HRS. 16 6.25
21 TO 25 HRS. 22 8.59
MORE THAN 25 13 5.08

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How would you describe the quality
of education available to you in
this school?
SEC12 Frequency Percent
EXCELLENT 67 26.38
GOOD 120 47.24
AVERAGE 53 20.87
BELOW AVERAGE 7 2.76
POOR 7 2.76

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 123 47.86
1 TO 2 HRS. 43 16.73
3 TO 5 HRS. 36 14.01
6 TO 10 HRS. 24 9.34
11 TO 15 HRS. 17 6.61
16 TO 20 HRS. 10 3.89
MORE THAN 20 4 1.56
 
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 149 58.43
Several Times/wk 44 17.25
Once a week 24 9.41
Once 2/wks 18 7.06
Infrequently 19 7.45
Not at all 1 0.39

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Which of the following best describes
the high school program you will
complete?
SEC15 Frequency Percent
College prep. 136 55.51
Voc./ tech. 74 30.20
General 35 14.29

Frequency Missing = 12

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your experiences in school.
SEC16A Frequency Percent
Not at all 20 7.84
Rarely 54 21.18
Occasionally 100 39.22
Regularly 81 31.76

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for high school.
sec16b Frequency Percent
Not at all 15 5.88
Rarely 61 23.92
Occasionally 105 41.18
Regularly 74 29.02

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for after high school.
SEC16C Frequency Percent
Not at all 14 5.56
Rarely 50 19.84
Occasionally 78 30.95
Regularly 110 43.65

Frequency Missing = 5

Data Collected in Spring, 2005
Tables Posted May 19, 2005
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
ARCADIA VALLEY HIGH, ARCADIA VALLEY R-II 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. 32 12.5 118 46.3 71 27.8 22 8.6 12 4.7 2
18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. 41 16.1 106 41.7 64 25.2 34 13.4 9 3.5 3
19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. 39 15.4 116 45.8 66 26.1 24 9.5 8 3.2 4
20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. 50 19.7 110 43.3 71 28.0 17 6.7 6 2.4 3
21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. 54 21.3 131 51.6 43 16.9 23 9.1 3 1.2 3
22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. 61 23.8 110 43.0 58 22.7 20 7.8 7 2.7 1
23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. 54 21.1 126 49.2 55 21.5 19 7.4 2 0.8 1
24 - My teachers make learning interesting. 25 9.8 90 35.4 90 35.4 31 12.2 18 7.1 3
25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. 58 22.7 131 51.4 49 19.2 14 5.5 3 1.2 2
26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. 56 21.9 111 43.4 62 24.2 17 6.6 10 3.9 1
27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. 98 38.4 113 44.3 33 12.9 4 1.6 7 2.7 2
28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 52 20.5 118 46.5 56 22.0 15 5.9 13 5.1 3
29 - I feel safe at school. 106 41.6 88 34.5 39 15.3 11 4.3 11 4.3 2
30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. 74 29.2 95 37.5 52 20.6 18 7.1 14 5.5 4
31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. 69 27.1 93 36.5 66 25.9 15 5.9 12 4.7 2
32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. 80 31.5 76 29.9 70 27.6 17 6.7 11 4.3 3
33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. 43 16.9 100 39.4 83 32.7 13 5.1 15 5.9 3
34 - I learn about other cultures in school. 28 11.0 113 44.3 79 31.0 29 11.4 6 2.4 2
35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. 152 59.8 67 26.4 29 11.4 3 1.2 3 1.2 3
36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. 102 40.0 100 39.2 43 16.9 8 3.1 2 0.8 2
37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. 54 21.2 133 52.2 54 21.2 9 3.5 5 2.0 2
38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. 63 24.8 124 48.8 53 20.9 6 2.4 8 3.1 3
39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 45 17.6 98 38.4 77 30.2 18 7.1 17 6.7 2
40 - Our classes are often interrupted. 12 4.8 38 15.1 90 35.7 90 35.7 22 8.7 5
41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 50 19.8 114 45.1 72 28.5 9 3.6 8 3.2 4
42 - I have fun learning. 34 13.4 98 38.6 75 29.5 26 10.2 21 8.3 3
43 - My teachers think I can learn. 86 33.9 114 44.9 45 17.7 7 2.8 2 0.8 3
44 - The community is proud of this school. 82 32.2 113 44.3 46 18.0 8 3.1 6 2.4 2
45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. 74 29.2 96 37.9 62 24.5 13 5.1 8 3.2 4
46 - Students at my school are friendly. 47 18.4 108 42.4 72 28.2 15 5.9 13 5.1 2
47 - This school is a good place to learn. 71 28.1 106 41.9 56 22.1 8 3.2 12 4.7 4
48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. 98 38.7 108 42.7 36 14.2 6 2.4 5 2.0 4
49 - My teachers are good teachers. 68 26.8 112 44.1 57 22.4 5 2.0 12 4.7 3
50 - My school building is in good condition. 68 26.6 120 46.9 51 19.9 13 5.1 4 1.6 1
51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. 48 18.8 61 23.8 92 35.9 39 15.2 16 6.3 1
52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. 115 44.9 103 40.2 26 10.2 8 3.1 4 1.6 1
53 - I like going to this school. 69 27.1 97 38.0 58 22.7 11 4.3 20 7.8 2
54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. 132 51.6 94 36.7 21 8.2 5 2.0 4 1.6 1
55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. 69 26.8 111 43.2 56 21.8 9 3.5 12 4.7 0
56 - I would attend a different school if I could. 27 10.5 35 13.6 79 30.7 65 25.3 51 19.8 0
57 - Teachers treat me with respect. 74 29.2 97 38.3 60 23.7 15 5.9 7 2.8 4
58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. 57 22.3 110 43.0 64 25.0 20 7.8 5 2.0 1
59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. 70 27.2 130 50.6 41 16.0 13 5.1 3 1.2 0
60 - I am treated fairly at school. 66 25.9 114 44.7 53 20.8 12 4.7 10 3.9 2
61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers.