MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
FESTUS MIDDLE, FESTUS R-VI School District

What is your sex? (I am a:
boy/girl)
SEC1 Frequency Percent
MALE 270 51.04
FEMALE 259 48.96

Frequency Missing = 1

 

What grade are you in?
SEC2 Frequency Percent
6TH 176 33.21
7TH 183 34.53
8TH 171 32.26
 
Which best describes you?
SEC3 Frequency Percent
WHITE 467 89.12
BLACK 15 2.86
ASIAN/ORIENTAL 3 0.57
AMERICAN INDIAN 13 2.48
HISPANIC 7 1.34
MULTI-RACIAL 19 3.63

Frequency Missing = 6

 

How far in school did your mother
go?
SEC4 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 5 0.95
FINISHED 8TH 23 4.37
H.S. GRAD 116 22.05
POST SECONDARY 99 18.82
COLLEGE GRAD 141 26.81
DON T KNOW 142 27.00

Frequency Missing = 4

 

How far in school did your father
go?
SEC5 Frequency Percent
1 3 0.57
2 22 4.17
3 110 20.87
4 82 15.56
5 136 25.81
6 174 33.02

Frequency Missing = 3

 

How many days of school did you miss
last month?
SEC6 Frequency Percent
NONE 274 52.29
1 OR 2 DAYS 160 30.53
3 OR 4 DAYS 60 11.45
5 TO 10 DAYS 19 3.63
MORE THAN 10 DAYS 11 2.10

Frequency Missing = 6

 

How many hours of television do you
usually watch each day?
SEC7 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 106 20.08
TWO HRS. 136 25.76
THREE HRS. 123 23.30
FOUR HRS. 58 10.98
FIVE HRS. 51 9.66
SIX + HRS. 54 10.23

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 35 6.73
TWO YEAR SCHOOL 29 5.58
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL 318 61.15
MILITARY 41 7.88
OTHER 97 18.65

Frequency Missing = 10

 

Which of the following best
describes your grades so far
in school?
SEC9 Frequency Percent
A 81 15.40
A & B 117 22.24
B 65 12.36
B & C 126 23.95
C 49 9.32
C & D 56 10.65
D 20 3.80
BELOW D 12 2.28

Frequency Missing = 4

 

How much time do you usually spend
on homework each day?
SEC10 Frequency Percent
NONE ASSIGNED 38 7.27
DON T DO IT 32 6.12
1/2 HR. OR LESS 162 30.98
ONE HOUR 208 39.77
TWO HOURS 53 10.13
MORE THAN 2 HRS 30 5.74

Frequency Missing = 7

 

About how many hours per week do
you usually work in a part-time
job? Exclude summer vacation time.
SEC11 Frequency Percent
NONE 378 72.41
UNDER 6 HRS. 91 17.43
6 TO 10 HRS. 27 5.17
11 TO 15 HRS. 10 1.92
16 TO 20 HRS. 9 1.72
21 TO 25 HRS. 2 0.38
MORE THAN 25 5 0.96

Frequency Missing = 8

 

How would you describe the quality
of education available to you in
this school?
SEC12 Frequency Percent
EXCELLENT 134 25.48
GOOD 237 45.06
AVERAGE 124 23.57
BELOW AVERAGE 14 2.66
POOR 17 3.23

Frequency Missing = 4

 

How many hours each week do you
usually spend in extra-curricular
activities associated with school?
- excluding sports?
SEC13 Frequency Percent
NONE 249 47.25
1 TO 2 HRS. 109 20.68
3 TO 5 HRS. 60 11.39
6 TO 10 HRS. 55 10.44
11 TO 15 HRS. 32 6.07
16 TO 20 HRS. 8 1.52
MORE THAN 20 14 2.66

Frequency Missing = 3

 

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 97 18.41
Several Times/wk 34 6.45
Once a week 52 9.87
Once 2/wks 61 11.57
Infrequently 241 45.73
Not at all 42 7.97

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Which of the following best describes
the high school program you will
complete?
SEC15 Frequency Percent
College prep. 306 63.35
Voc./ tech. 60 12.42
General 117 24.22

Frequency Missing = 47

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your experiences in school.
SEC16A Frequency Percent
Not at all 44 8.43
Rarely 113 21.65
Occasionally 208 39.85
Regularly 157 30.08

Frequency Missing = 8

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for high school.
sec16b Frequency Percent
Not at all 122 23.51
Rarely 176 33.91
Occasionally 159 30.64
Regularly 62 11.95

Frequency Missing = 11

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for after high school.
SEC16C Frequency Percent
Not at all 89 17.18
Rarely 135 26.06
Occasionally 180 34.75
Regularly 114 22.01

Frequency Missing = 12

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 MIDDLE, 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. 67 12.7 230 43.6 167 31.6 46 8.7 18 3.4 2
18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. 68 13.0 229 43.6 133 25.3 62 11.8 33 6.3 5
19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. 109 20.8 221 42.1 131 25.0 44 8.4 20 3.8 5
20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. 99 18.8 181 34.3 169 32.0 53 10.0 26 4.9 2
21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. 157 30.0 222 42.4 115 22.0 19 3.6 10 1.9 7
22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. 141 26.8 192 36.4 120 22.8 50 9.5 24 4.6 3
23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. 76 14.4 188 35.7 159 30.2 72 13.7 31 5.9 4
24 - My teachers make learning interesting. 65 12.3 146 27.7 194 36.8 72 13.7 50 9.5 3
25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. 99 18.9 256 48.9 127 24.2 29 5.5 13 2.5 6
26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. 94 18.0 194 37.2 155 29.8 50 9.6 28 5.4 9
27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. 211 40.3 192 36.7 75 14.3 29 5.5 16 3.1 7
28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 87 16.6 176 33.5 167 31.8 60 11.4 35 6.7 5
29 - I feel safe at school. 113 21.6 166 31.7 135 25.8 56 10.7 54 10.3 6
30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. 96 18.3 177 33.7 149 28.3 55 10.5 49 9.3 4
31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. 120 22.9 182 34.7 118 22.5 58 11.1 46 8.8 6
32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. 114 21.8 82 15.6 165 31.5 97 18.5 66 12.6 6
33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. 72 13.8 147 28.3 177 34.0 72 13.8 52 10.0 10
34 - I learn about other cultures in school. 93 17.7 213 40.6 150 28.6 48 9.1 21 4.0 5
35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. 275 52.0 163 30.8 66 12.5 17 3.2 8 1.5 1
36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. 137 25.8 241 45.5 116 21.9 26 4.9 10 1.9 0
37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. 82 15.6 198 37.6 177 33.7 46 8.7 23 4.4 4
38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. 146 27.5 201 37.9 128 24.2 35 6.6 20 3.8 0
39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 41 7.8 142 26.9 197 37.4 98 18.6 49 9.3 3
40 - Our classes are often interrupted. 99 18.9 139 26.5 171 32.6 92 17.6 23 4.4 6
41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 56 10.9 153 29.8 240 46.8 35 6.8 29 5.7 17
42 - I have fun learning. 57 10.8 117 22.1 177 33.4 87 16.4 92 17.4 0
43 - My teachers think I can learn. 179 33.8 212 40.0 94 17.7 27 5.1 18 3.4 0
44 - The community is proud of this school. 160 30.4 186 35.3 136 25.8 22 4.2 23 4.4 3
45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. 166 31.4 176 33.3 108 20.4 40 7.6 39 7.4 1
46 - Students at my school are friendly. 44 8.3 142 26.9 198 37.6 73 13.9 70 13.3 3
47 - This school is a good place to learn. 118 22.4 223 42.3 134 25.4 27 5.1 25 4.7 3
48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. 228 43.1 211 39.9 64 12.1 16 3.0 10 1.9 1
49 - My teachers are good teachers. 151 28.5 196 37.1 138 26.1 22 4.2 22 4.2 1
50 - My school building is in good condition. 164 31.0 210 39.7 102 19.3 35 6.6 18 3.4 1
51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. 115 21.7 107 20.2 181 34.2 73 13.8 53 10.0 1
52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. 87 16.6 153 29.1 131 25.0 90 17.1 64 12.2 5
53 - I like going to this school. 120 22.6 150 28.3 137 25.8 48 9.1 75 14.2 0
54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. 314 59.6 159 30.2 41 7.8 8 1.5 5 0.9 3
55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. 129 24.7 196 37.5 140 26.8 34 6.5 24 4.6 7
56 - I would attend a different school if I could. 75 14.2 66 12.5 129 24.5 114 21.6 143 27.1 3
57 - Teachers treat me with respect. 101 19.1 198 37.4 140 26.4 46 8.7 45 8.5 0
58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. 83 16.0 163 31.4 150 28.9 66 12.7 57 11.0 11
59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. 163 31.0 223 42.4 109 20.7 20 3.8 11 2.1 4
60 - I am treated fairly at school. 86 16.3 207 39.2 131 24.8 58 11.0 46 8.7