MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
FESTUS SR. HIGH, FESTUS R-VI School District

What is your sex? (I am a:
boy/girl)
SEC1 Frequency Percent
MALE 306 47.37
FEMALE 340 52.63

Frequency Missing = 2

 

What grade are you in?
SEC2 Frequency Percent
9TH 174 26.93
10TH 165 25.54
11TH 154 23.84
12TH 153 23.68

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Which best describes you?
SEC3 Frequency Percent
WHITE 592 92.94
BLACK 23 3.61
ASIAN/ORIENTAL 5 0.78
AMERICAN INDIAN 4 0.63
HISPANIC 5 0.78
MULTI-RACIAL 8 1.26

Frequency Missing = 11

 

How far in school did your mother
go?
SEC4 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 2 0.31
FINISHED 8TH 33 5.11
H.S. GRAD 201 31.11
POST SECONDARY 166 25.70
COLLEGE GRAD 190 29.41
DON T KNOW 54 8.36

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How far in school did your father
go?
SEC5 Frequency Percent
1 1 0.16
2 38 5.89
3 155 24.03
4 177 27.44
5 185 28.68
6 89 13.80

Frequency Missing = 3

 

How many days of school did you miss
last month?
SEC6 Frequency Percent
NONE 294 45.44
1 OR 2 DAYS 234 36.17
3 OR 4 DAYS 68 10.51
5 TO 10 DAYS 39 6.03
MORE THAN 10 DAYS 12 1.85

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How many hours of television do you
usually watch each day?
SEC7 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 263 40.65
TWO HRS. 190 29.37
THREE HRS. 103 15.92
FOUR HRS. 59 9.12
FIVE HRS. 16 2.47
SIX + HRS. 16 2.47

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 78 12.11
TWO YEAR SCHOOL 173 26.86
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL 326 50.62
MILITARY 27 4.19
OTHER 40 6.21

Frequency Missing = 4

 

Which of the following best
describes your grades so far
in school?
SEC9 Frequency Percent
A 135 20.87
A & B 167 25.81
B 113 17.47
B & C 126 19.47
C 58 8.96
C & D 32 4.95
D 8 1.24
BELOW D 8 1.24

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How much time do you usually spend
on homework each day?
SEC10 Frequency Percent
NONE ASSIGNED 97 14.97
DON T DO IT 91 14.04
1/2 HR. OR LESS 216 33.33
ONE HOUR 178 27.47
TWO HOURS 48 7.41
MORE THAN 2 HRS 18 2.78
 
About how many hours per week do
you usually work in a part-time
job? Exclude summer vacation time.
SEC11 Frequency Percent
NONE 298 46.06
UNDER 6 HRS. 29 4.48
6 TO 10 HRS. 41 6.34
11 TO 15 HRS. 51 7.88
16 TO 20 HRS. 98 15.15
21 TO 25 HRS. 79 12.21
MORE THAN 25 51 7.88

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How would you describe the quality
of education available to you in
this school?
SEC12 Frequency Percent
EXCELLENT 79 12.19
GOOD 300 46.30
AVERAGE 232 35.80
BELOW AVERAGE 24 3.70
POOR 13 2.01
 
How many hours each week do you
usually spend in extra-curricular
activities associated with school?
- excluding sports?
SEC13 Frequency Percent
NONE 299 46.28
1 TO 2 HRS. 93 14.40
3 TO 5 HRS. 56 8.67
6 TO 10 HRS. 84 13.00
11 TO 15 HRS. 77 11.92
16 TO 20 HRS. 23 3.56
MORE THAN 20 14 2.17

Frequency Missing = 2

 

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 187 28.90
Several Times/wk 55 8.50
Once a week 45 6.96
Once 2/wks 34 5.26
Infrequently 236 36.48
Not at all 90 13.91

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Which of the following best describes
the high school program you will
complete?
SEC15 Frequency Percent
College prep. 365 57.39
Voc./ tech. 87 13.68
General 184 28.93

Frequency Missing = 12

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your experiences in school.
SEC16A Frequency Percent
Not at all 46 7.24
Rarely 149 23.46
Occasionally 240 37.80
Regularly 200 31.50

Frequency Missing = 13

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for high school.
sec16b Frequency Percent
Not at all 58 9.16
Rarely 168 26.54
Occasionally 254 40.13
Regularly 153 24.17

Frequency Missing = 15

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for after high school.
SEC16C Frequency Percent
Not at all 37 5.85
Rarely 108 17.06
Occasionally 251 39.65
Regularly 237 37.44

Frequency Missing = 15

Data Collected in Spring, 2001
Tables Posted April 14, 2005
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
FESTUS SR. HIGH, FESTUS R-VI 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. 35 5.4 252 38.9 219 33.8 100 15.5 41 6.3 1
18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. 44 6.8 274 42.4 169 26.2 114 17.6 45 7.0 2
19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. 51 7.9 271 42.0 180 27.9 111 17.2 32 5.0 3
20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. 60 9.3 296 46.0 168 26.1 80 12.4 39 6.1 5
21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. 97 15.2 308 48.1 151 23.6 53 8.3 31 4.8 8
22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. 72 11.2 275 42.6 165 25.6 98 15.2 35 5.4 3
23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. 50 7.7 228 35.2 196 30.3 117 18.1 56 8.7 1
24 - My teachers make learning interesting. 12 1.9 127 19.6 252 38.9 153 23.6 103 15.9 1
25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. 49 7.6 340 52.7 186 28.8 50 7.8 20 3.1 3
26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. 81 12.6 271 42.1 197 30.6 61 9.5 33 5.1 5
27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. 112 17.3 251 38.9 153 23.7 69 10.7 61 9.4 2
28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 30 4.6 192 29.7 231 35.8 123 19.0 70 10.8 2
29 - I feel safe at school. 111 17.2 258 40.0 168 26.0 72 11.2 36 5.6 3
30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. 65 10.1 219 33.9 228 35.3 71 11.0 63 9.8 2
31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. 70 10.8 233 36.0 151 23.3 130 20.1 64 9.9 0
32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. 264 40.8 198 30.6 153 23.6 22 3.4 10 1.5 1
33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. 28 4.4 160 24.9 269 41.8 118 18.4 68 10.6 5
34 - I learn about other cultures in school. 26 4.0 229 35.4 209 32.4 134 20.7 48 7.4 2
35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. 190 29.4 283 43.8 133 20.6 25 3.9 15 2.3 2
36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. 114 17.6 362 56.0 128 19.8 31 4.8 11 1.7 2
37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. 60 9.3 280 43.4 214 33.2 66 10.2 25 3.9 3
38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. 51 7.9 318 49.1 193 29.8 61 9.4 24 3.7 1
39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 14 2.2 148 23.0 265 41.2 142 22.1 74 11.5 5
40 - Our classes are often interrupted. 97 15.0 181 28.0 213 32.9 140 21.6 16 2.5 1
41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 25 3.9 192 30.3 347 54.7 54 8.5 16 2.5 14
42 - I have fun learning. 44 6.8 148 22.9 224 34.6 129 19.9 102 15.8 1
43 - My teachers think I can learn. 122 18.8 327 50.5 161 24.8 26 4.0 12 1.9 0
44 - The community is proud of this school. 122 18.9 265 41.0 203 31.4 33 5.1 24 3.7 1
45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. 76 11.8 262 40.6 163 25.3 88 13.6 56 8.7 3
46 - Students at my school are friendly. 29 4.5 204 31.5 233 36.0 97 15.0 84 13.0 1
47 - This school is a good place to learn. 58 9.0 283 44.0 203 31.6 49 7.6 50 7.8 5
48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. 115 17.9 316 49.1 139 21.6 47 7.3 27 4.2 4
49 - My teachers are good teachers. 66 10.2 268 41.4 217 33.5 64 9.9 33 5.1 0
50 - My school building is in good condition. 27 4.2 217 33.6 200 31.0 134 20.7 68 10.5 2
51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. 151 23.3 198 30.6 205 31.7 66 10.2 27 4.2 1
52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. 180 27.9 317 49.1 87 13.5 43 6.7 18 2.8 3
53 - I like going to this school. 78 12.1 236 36.5 161 24.9 78 12.1 94 14.5 1
54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. 305 47.2 261 40.4 60 9.3 8 1.2 12 1.9 2
55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. 99 15.3 293 45.4 172 26.7 41 6.4 40 6.2 3
56 - I would attend a different school if I could. 114 17.6 77 11.9 149 23.1 160 24.8 146 22.6 2
57 - Teachers treat me with respect. 64 9.9 239 37.1 196 30.4 85 13.2 61 9.5 3
58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. 70 10.8 223 34.5 162 25.0 124 19.2 68 10.5 1
59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. 109 16.8 301 46.5 197 30.4 22 3.4 18 2.8 1
60 - I am treated fairly at school. 54 8.4 284 44.1 174 27.0 77 12.0 55 8.5 4
61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. 98 15.2 282 43.9 130 20.2 84 13.1 49 7.6 5
62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 15 2.3 138 21.4 322 49.8 122 18.9 49 7.6 2
63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. 33 5.1 156 24.2 181 28.1 137 21.2 138 21.4 3
64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. 120 18.6 318 49.4 141 21.9 41 6.4 24 3.7 4
65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. 109 16.9 238 37.0 175 27.2 72 11.2 50 7.8 4
66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. 127 19.6 257 39.7 150 23.2 71 11.0 42 6.5 1
67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. 131 20.3 314 48.6 134 20.7 38 5.9 29 4.5 2

Data Collected in Spring, 2001
Tables Posted April 14, 2005
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education