MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
FOX SR. HIGH, FOX C-6 School District

What is your sex? (I am a:
boy/girl)
SEC1 Frequency Percent
MALE 647 50.00
FEMALE 647 50.00

Frequency Missing = 4

 

What grade are you in?
SEC2 Frequency Percent
6TH 2 0.15
9TH 371 28.72
10TH 373 28.87
11TH 304 23.53
12TH 242 18.73

Frequency Missing = 6

 

Which best describes you?
SEC3 Frequency Percent
WHITE 1210 94.02
BLACK 9 0.70
ASIAN/ORIENTAL 12 0.93
AMERICAN INDIAN 17 1.32
HISPANIC 20 1.55
MULTI-RACIAL 19 1.48

Frequency Missing = 11

 

How far in school did your mother
go?
SEC4 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 18 1.39
FINISHED 8TH 89 6.89
H.S. GRAD 451 34.91
POST SECONDARY 281 21.75
COLLEGE GRAD 290 22.45
DON T KNOW 163 12.62

Frequency Missing = 6

 

How far in school did your father
go?
SEC5 Frequency Percent
1 17 1.32
2 109 8.44
3 374 28.97
4 271 20.99
5 302 23.39
6 218 16.89

Frequency Missing = 7

 

How many days of school did you miss
last month?
SEC6 Frequency Percent
NONE 518 40.09
1 OR 2 DAYS 478 37.00
3 OR 4 DAYS 189 14.63
5 TO 10 DAYS 78 6.04
MORE THAN 10 DAYS 29 2.24

Frequency Missing = 6

 

How many hours of television do you
usually watch each day?
SEC7 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 465 35.96
TWO HRS. 363 28.07
THREE HRS. 232 17.94
FOUR HRS. 120 9.28
FIVE HRS. 44 3.40
SIX + HRS. 69 5.34

Frequency Missing = 5

 

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 168 13.02
TWO YEAR SCHOOL 313 24.26
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL 624 48.37
MILITARY 61 4.73
OTHER 124 9.61

Frequency Missing = 8

 

Which of the following best
describes your grades so far
in school?
SEC9 Frequency Percent
A 203 15.70
A & B 318 24.59
B 202 15.62
B & C 258 19.95
C 120 9.28
C & D 123 9.51
D 34 2.63
BELOW D 35 2.71

Frequency Missing = 5

 

How much time do you usually spend
on homework each day?
SEC10 Frequency Percent
NONE ASSIGNED 254 19.66
DON T DO IT 156 12.07
1/2 HR. OR LESS 433 33.51
ONE HOUR 321 24.85
TWO HOURS 86 6.66
MORE THAN 2 HRS 42 3.25

Frequency Missing = 6

 

About how many hours per week do
you usually work in a part-time
job? Exclude summer vacation time.
SEC11 Frequency Percent
NONE 688 53.37
UNDER 6 HRS. 67 5.20
6 TO 10 HRS. 82 6.36
11 TO 15 HRS. 109 8.46
16 TO 20 HRS. 151 11.71
21 TO 25 HRS. 94 7.29
MORE THAN 25 98 7.60

Frequency Missing = 9

 

How would you describe the quality
of education available to you in
this school?
SEC12 Frequency Percent
EXCELLENT 153 11.85
GOOD 547 42.37
AVERAGE 462 35.79
BELOW AVERAGE 69 5.34
POOR 60 4.65

Frequency Missing = 7

 

How many hours each week do you
usually spend in extra-curricular
activities associated with school?
- excluding sports?
SEC13 Frequency Percent
NONE 637 49.30
1 TO 2 HRS. 156 12.07
3 TO 5 HRS. 139 10.76
6 TO 10 HRS. 127 9.83
11 TO 15 HRS. 137 10.60
16 TO 20 HRS. 55 4.26
MORE THAN 20 41 3.17

Frequency Missing = 6

 

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 282 21.89
Several Times/wk 78 6.06
Once a week 123 9.55
Once 2/wks 97 7.53
Infrequently 532 41.30
Not at all 176 13.66

Frequency Missing = 10

 

Which of the following best describes
the high school program you will
complete?
SEC15 Frequency Percent
College prep. 618 49.24
Voc./ tech. 212 16.89
General 425 33.86

Frequency Missing = 43

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your experiences in school.
SEC16A Frequency Percent
Not at all 123 9.77
Rarely 311 24.70
Occasionally 444 35.27
Regularly 381 30.26

Frequency Missing = 39

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for high school.
sec16b Frequency Percent
Not at all 176 14.07
Rarely 343 27.42
Occasionally 497 39.73
Regularly 235 18.78

Frequency Missing = 47

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for after high school.
SEC16C Frequency Percent
Not at all 99 7.94
Rarely 239 19.17
Occasionally 491 39.37
Regularly 418 33.52

Frequency Missing = 51

Data Collected in Spring, 2003
Tables Posted April 16, 2005
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
FOX SR. HIGH, FOX C-6 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. 81 6.3 489 38.0 508 39.5 147 11.4 62 4.8 11
18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. 96 7.5 567 44.2 401 31.3 173 13.5 46 3.6 15
19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. 132 10.3 577 44.8 409 31.8 120 9.3 49 3.8 11
20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. 144 11.2 508 39.5 369 28.7 213 16.6 51 4.0 13
21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. 196 15.3 588 45.9 341 26.6 108 8.4 48 3.7 17
22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. 231 18.0 518 40.5 364 28.4 117 9.1 50 3.9 18
23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. 199 15.6 553 43.4 324 25.4 152 11.9 47 3.7 23
24 - My teachers make learning interesting. 90 7.0 370 28.8 560 43.5 178 13.8 88 6.8 12
25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. 177 13.8 692 53.8 337 26.2 58 4.5 22 1.7 12
26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. 212 16.6 614 48.0 334 26.1 91 7.1 28 2.2 19
27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. 339 26.5 526 41.1 286 22.3 81 6.3 49 3.8 17
28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 124 9.6 477 37.1 467 36.3 161 12.5 57 4.4 12
29 - I feel safe at school. 213 16.7 509 39.9 371 29.1 105 8.2 79 6.2 21
30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. 156 12.2 422 33.1 461 36.2 149 11.7 87 6.8 23
31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. 176 13.8 444 34.8 353 27.6 214 16.8 90 7.0 21
32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. 429 33.5 379 29.6 372 29.1 61 4.8 38 3.0 19
33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. 130 10.3 432 34.1 470 37.1 157 12.4 78 6.2 31
34 - I learn about other cultures in school. 116 9.1 476 37.3 407 31.9 207 16.2 71 5.6 21
35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. 676 52.8 362 28.3 174 13.6 30 2.3 38 3.0 18
36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. 272 21.3 662 51.9 266 20.8 44 3.4 32 2.5 22
37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. 137 10.7 553 43.3 407 31.9 134 10.5 46 3.6 21
38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. 248 19.6 606 47.9 309 24.4 67 5.3 36 2.8 32
39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 57 4.5 299 23.5 571 45.0 242 19.1 101 8.0 28
40 - Our classes are often interrupted. 190 15.1 367 29.2 457 36.3 208 16.5 36 2.9 40
41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 82 6.6 357 28.8 677 54.6 91 7.3 34 2.7 57
42 - I have fun learning. 92 7.2 330 25.9 519 40.8 186 14.6 145 11.4 26
43 - My teachers think I can learn. 277 22.0 648 51.6 268 21.3 39 3.1 25 2.0 41
44 - The community is proud of this school. 89 7.2 362 29.3 510 41.3 181 14.6 94 7.6 62
45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. 178 14.1 504 39.9 415 32.8 106 8.4 61 4.8 34
46 - Students at my school are friendly. 67 5.3 334 26.5 539 42.8 201 16.0 118 9.4 39
47 - This school is a good place to learn. 102 8.2 491 39.6 453 36.5 133 10.7 62 5.0 57
48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. 295 23.5 628 50.0 254 20.2 51 4.1 29 2.3 41
49 - My teachers are good teachers. 234 18.7 553 44.3 360 28.8 60 4.8 42 3.4 49
50 - My school building is in good condition. 25 2.0 148 11.8 372 29.7 337 26.9 369 29.5 47
51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. 358 28.8 402 32.4 359 28.9 68 5.5 55 4.4 56
52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. 242 19.5 561 45.1 292 23.5 96 7.7 53 4.3 54
53 - I like going to this school. 146 11.8 384 31.1 382 31.0 153 12.4 168 13.6 65
54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. 508 41.0 497 40.1 168 13.5 37 3.0 30 2.4 58
55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. 120 9.8 500 40.8 446 36.4 98 8.0 60 4.9 74
56 - I would attend a different school if I could. 225 18.4 229 18.7 341 27.8 234 19.1 197 16.1 72
57 - Teachers treat me with respect. 166 13.6 490 40.2 387 31.8 107 8.8 68 5.6 80
58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. 169 14.0 517 42.8 335 27.7 131 10.8 56 4.6 90
59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. 257 20.9 607 49.3 303 24.6 41 3.3 22 1.8 68
60 - I am treated fairly at school. 139 11.4 532 43.5 390 31.9 98 8.0 63 5.2 76
61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. 180 14.7 422 34.4 305 24.8 232 18.9 89 7.2 70
62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 56 4.7 258 21.6 574 48.0 234 19.6 73 6.1 103
63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. 92 7.6 320 26.4 380 31.4 217 17.9 202 16.7 87
64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. 235 19.8 551 46.5 300 25.3 63 5.3 36 3.0 113
65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. 175 14.5 423 35.1 335 27.8 165 13.7 108 9.0 92
66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. 160 13.5 372 31.3 363 30.6 183 15.4 109 9.2 111
67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. 260 21.7 523 43.7 300 25.1 75 6.3 39 3.3 101

Data Collected in Spring, 2003
Tables Posted April 16, 2005
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education