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

What is your sex? (I am a:
boy/girl)
SEC1 Frequency Percent
MALE 106 45.69
FEMALE 126 54.31
 
What grade are you in?
SEC2 Frequency Percent
6TH 87 37.66
7TH 83 35.93
8TH 61 26.41

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Which best describes you?
SEC3 Frequency Percent
WHITE 203 87.50
BLACK 5 2.16
AMERICAN INDIAN 12 5.17
HISPANIC 5 2.16
MULTI-RACIAL 7 3.02
 
How far in school did your mother
go?
SEC4 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 3 1.32
FINISHED 8TH 12 5.29
H.S. GRAD 61 26.87
POST SECONDARY 32 14.10
COLLEGE GRAD 57 25.11
DON T KNOW 62 27.31

Frequency Missing = 5

 

How far in school did your father
go?
SEC5 Frequency Percent
1 6 2.64
2 18 7.93
3 60 26.43
4 23 10.13
5 44 19.38
6 76 33.48

Frequency Missing = 5

 

How many days of school did you miss
last month?
SEC6 Frequency Percent
NONE 118 51.30
1 OR 2 DAYS 66 28.70
3 OR 4 DAYS 28 12.17
5 TO 10 DAYS 13 5.65
MORE THAN 10 DAYS 5 2.17

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How many hours of television do you
usually watch each day?
SEC7 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 47 20.43
TWO HRS. 51 22.17
THREE HRS. 51 22.17
FOUR HRS. 33 14.35
FIVE HRS. 16 6.96
SIX + HRS. 32 13.91

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 17 7.42
TWO YEAR SCHOOL 15 6.55
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL 111 48.47
MILITARY 27 11.79
OTHER 59 25.76

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Which of the following best
describes your grades so far
in school?
SEC9 Frequency Percent
A 61 26.29
A & B 76 32.76
B 20 8.62
B & C 36 15.52
C 12 5.17
C & D 21 9.05
D 2 0.86
BELOW D 4 1.72
 
How much time do you usually spend
on homework each day?
SEC10 Frequency Percent
NONE ASSIGNED 17 7.39
DON T DO IT 29 12.61
1/2 HR. OR LESS 67 29.13
ONE HOUR 77 33.48
TWO HOURS 26 11.30
MORE THAN 2 HRS 14 6.09

Frequency Missing = 2

 

About how many hours per week do
you usually work in a part-time
job? Exclude summer vacation time.
SEC11 Frequency Percent
NONE 163 71.18
UNDER 6 HRS. 42 18.34
6 TO 10 HRS. 13 5.68
11 TO 15 HRS. 7 3.06
16 TO 20 HRS. 1 0.44
21 TO 25 HRS. 2 0.87
MORE THAN 25 1 0.44

Frequency Missing = 3

 

How would you describe the quality
of education available to you in
this school?
SEC12 Frequency Percent
EXCELLENT 46 20.09
GOOD 105 45.85
AVERAGE 55 24.02
BELOW AVERAGE 12 5.24
POOR 11 4.80

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 106 45.69
1 TO 2 HRS. 71 30.60
3 TO 5 HRS. 34 14.66
6 TO 10 HRS. 14 6.03
11 TO 15 HRS. 4 1.72
MORE THAN 20 3 1.29
 
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 52 22.51
Several Times/wk 60 25.97
Once a week 37 16.02
Once 2/wks 20 8.66
Infrequently 62 26.84

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Which of the following best describes
the high school program you will
complete?
SEC15 Frequency Percent
College prep. 127 57.99
Voc./ tech. 30 13.70
General 62 28.31

Frequency Missing = 13

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your experiences in school.
SEC16A Frequency Percent
Not at all 24 10.48
Rarely 70 30.57
Occasionally 78 34.06
Regularly 57 24.89

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for high school.
sec16b Frequency Percent
Not at all 63 27.63
Rarely 61 26.75
Occasionally 71 31.14
Regularly 33 14.47

Frequency Missing = 4

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for after high school.
SEC16C Frequency Percent
Not at all 44 19.56
Rarely 53 23.56
Occasionally 72 32.00
Regularly 56 24.89

Frequency Missing = 7

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 MIDDLE, 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. 28 12.1 104 44.8 68 29.3 21 9.1 11 4.7 0
18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. 22 9.5 86 37.1 73 31.5 30 12.9 21 9.1 0
19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. 61 26.5 80 34.8 61 26.5 15 6.5 13 5.7 2
20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. 43 18.7 99 43.0 59 25.7 15 6.5 14 6.1 2
21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. 75 32.5 96 41.6 45 19.5 9 3.9 6 2.6 1
22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. 68 29.4 84 36.4 51 22.1 13 5.6 15 6.5 1
23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. 44 19.0 86 37.2 70 30.3 14 6.1 17 7.4 1
24 - My teachers make learning interesting. 45 19.6 59 25.7 82 35.7 26 11.3 18 7.8 2
25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. 64 27.6 101 43.5 48 20.7 9 3.9 10 4.3 0
26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. 63 27.5 80 34.9 52 22.7 18 7.9 16 7.0 3
27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. 85 37.0 87 37.8 36 15.7 14 6.1 8 3.5 2
28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 41 17.8 87 37.8 66 28.7 24 10.4 12 5.2 2
29 - I feel safe at school. 50 21.7 76 33.0 50 21.7 18 7.8 36 15.7 2
30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. 48 20.9 74 32.2 55 23.9 25 10.9 28 12.2 2
31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. 53 22.9 63 27.3 64 27.7 23 10.0 28 12.1 1
32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. 37 16.2 52 22.8 80 35.1 26 11.4 33 14.5 4
33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. 48 20.8 67 29.0 66 28.6 19 8.2 31 13.4 1
34 - I learn about other cultures in school. 45 19.6 87 37.8 55 23.9 22 9.6 21 9.1 2
35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. 147 63.6 49 21.2 17 7.4 4 1.7 14 6.1 1
36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. 70 30.6 93 40.6 48 21.0 7 3.1 11 4.8 3
37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. 55 23.8 103 44.6 57 24.7 10 4.3 6 2.6 1
38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. 75 32.5 84 36.4 47 20.3 14 6.1 11 4.8 1
39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 27 11.7 48 20.9 87 37.8 41 17.8 27 11.7 2
40 - Our classes are often interrupted. 44 19.0 41 17.7 87 37.7 50 21.6 9 3.9 1
41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 37 16.2 59 25.9 107 46.9 16 7.0 9 3.9 4
42 - I have fun learning. 33 14.3 57 24.8 68 29.6 27 11.7 45 19.6 2
43 - My teachers think I can learn. 98 42.4 89 38.5 26 11.3 5 2.2 13 5.6 1
44 - The community is proud of this school. 56 24.2 63 27.3 71 30.7 21 9.1 20 8.7 1
45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. 66 28.6 72 31.2 47 20.3 16 6.9 30 13.0 1
46 - Students at my school are friendly. 27 11.8 46 20.1 85 37.1 33 14.4 38 16.6 3
47 - This school is a good place to learn. 55 24.2 80 35.2 60 26.4 15 6.6 17 7.5 5
48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. 92 39.8 86 37.2 36 15.6 7 3.0 10 4.3 1
49 - My teachers are good teachers. 81 35.2 85 37.0 41 17.8 12 5.2 11 4.8 2
50 - My school building is in good condition. 72 31.2 87 37.7 44 19.0 18 7.8 10 4.3 1
51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. 61 26.5 52 22.6 74 32.2 19 8.3 24 10.4 2
52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. 68 29.4 73 31.6 56 24.2 17 7.4 17 7.4 1
53 - I like going to this school. 56 24.2 56 24.2 60 26.0 19 8.2 40 17.3 1
54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. 140 61.1 55 24.0 25 10.9 5 2.2 4 1.7 3
55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. 43 18.9 72 31.6 71 31.1 17 7.5 25 11.0 4
56 - I would attend a different school if I could. 52 22.8 35 15.4 58 25.4 36 15.8 47 20.6 4
57 - Teachers treat me with respect. 71 30.9 68 29.6 56 24.3 20 8.7 15 6.5 2
58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. 49 21.3 79 34.3 60 26.1 20 8.7 22 9.6 2
59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. 93 40.4 87 37.8 37 16.1 3 1.3 10 4.3 2
60 - I am treated fairly at school. 51 22.3 76 33.2 57 24.9 22 9.6 23 10.0 3
61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. 67 29.4 81 35.5 43 18.9 16 7.0 21 9.2 4
62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 34 15.5 47 21.4 72 32.7 37 16.8 30 13.6 12
63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. 45 19.5 61 26.4 58 25.1 26 11.3 41 17.7 1
64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. 65 28.1 90 39.0 53 22.9 7 3.0 16 6.9 1
65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. 99 42.9 62 26.8 35 15.2 12 5.2 23 10.0 1
66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. 62 26.8 76 32.9 53 22.9 20 8.7 20 8.7 1
67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. 90 39.1 81 35.2 39 17.0 7 3.0 13 5.7 2

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