MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
DESOTO SR. HIGH, DESOTO 73 School District

What is your sex? (I am a:
boy/girl)
SEC1 Frequency Percent
MALE 401 50.06
FEMALE 400 49.94

Frequency Missing = 2

 

What grade are you in?
SEC2 Frequency Percent
9TH 256 31.96
10TH 204 25.47
11TH 175 21.85
12TH 166 20.72

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Which best describes you?
SEC3 Frequency Percent
WHITE 740 92.85
BLACK 10 1.25
ASIAN/ORIENTAL 3 0.38
AMERICAN INDIAN 13 1.63
HISPANIC 13 1.63
MULTI-RACIAL 18 2.26

Frequency Missing = 6

 

How far in school did your mother
go?
SEC4 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 8 1.01
FINISHED 8TH 64 8.08
H.S. GRAD 223 28.16
POST SECONDARY 175 22.10
COLLEGE GRAD 193 24.37
DON T KNOW 129 16.29

Frequency Missing = 11

 

How far in school did your father
go?
SEC5 Frequency Percent
1 13 1.64
2 70 8.81
3 242 30.44
4 156 19.62
5 147 18.49
6 167 21.01

Frequency Missing = 8

 

How many days of school did you miss
last month?
SEC6 Frequency Percent
NONE 559 69.70
1 OR 2 DAYS 166 20.70
3 OR 4 DAYS 46 5.74
5 TO 10 DAYS 21 2.62
MORE THAN 10 DAYS 10 1.25

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How many hours of television do you
usually watch each day?
SEC7 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 302 37.80
TWO HRS. 197 24.66
THREE HRS. 136 17.02
FOUR HRS. 92 11.51
FIVE HRS. 24 3.00
SIX + HRS. 48 6.01

Frequency Missing = 4

 

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 103 12.92
TWO YEAR SCHOOL 170 21.33
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL 383 48.06
MILITARY 56 7.03
OTHER 85 10.66

Frequency Missing = 6

 

Which of the following best
describes your grades so far
in school?
SEC9 Frequency Percent
A 170 21.30
A & B 214 26.82
B 125 15.66
B & C 168 21.05
C 52 6.52
C & D 49 6.14
D 15 1.88
BELOW D 5 0.63

Frequency Missing = 5

 

How much time do you usually spend
on homework each day?
SEC10 Frequency Percent
NONE ASSIGNED 92 11.47
DON T DO IT 74 9.23
1/2 HR. OR LESS 220 27.43
ONE HOUR 254 31.67
TWO HOURS 103 12.84
MORE THAN 2 HRS 59 7.36

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 530 66.08
UNDER 6 HRS. 49 6.11
6 TO 10 HRS. 40 4.99
11 TO 15 HRS. 32 3.99
16 TO 20 HRS. 71 8.85
21 TO 25 HRS. 39 4.86
MORE THAN 25 41 5.11

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How would you describe the quality
of education available to you in
this school?
SEC12 Frequency Percent
EXCELLENT 34 4.24
GOOD 292 36.41
AVERAGE 393 49.00
BELOW AVERAGE 52 6.48
POOR 31 3.87

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How many hours each week do you
usually spend in extra-curricular
activities associated with school?
- excluding sports?
SEC13 Frequency Percent
NONE 350 43.86
1 TO 2 HRS. 139 17.42
3 TO 5 HRS. 74 9.27
6 TO 10 HRS. 75 9.40
11 TO 15 HRS. 88 11.03
16 TO 20 HRS. 50 6.27
MORE THAN 20 22 2.76

Frequency Missing = 5

 

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 197 24.66
Several Times/wk 35 4.38
Once a week 48 6.01
Once 2/wks 60 7.51
Infrequently 349 43.68
Not at all 110 13.77

Frequency Missing = 4

 

Which of the following best describes
the high school program you will
complete?
SEC15 Frequency Percent
College prep. 370 48.37
Voc./ tech. 129 16.86
General 266 34.77

Frequency Missing = 38

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your experiences in school.
SEC16A Frequency Percent
Not at all 54 6.94
Rarely 139 17.87
Occasionally 308 39.59
Regularly 277 35.60

Frequency Missing = 25

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for high school.
sec16b Frequency Percent
Not at all 100 12.84
Rarely 189 24.26
Occasionally 287 36.84
Regularly 203 26.06

Frequency Missing = 24

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for after high school.
SEC16C Frequency Percent
Not at all 70 9.01
Rarely 154 19.82
Occasionally 270 34.75
Regularly 283 36.42

Frequency Missing = 26

Data Collected in Fall, 2004
Tables Posted April 16, 2005
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
DESOTO SR. HIGH, DESOTO 73 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. 62 7.7 330 41.1 263 32.8 97 12.1 51 6.4 0
18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. 48 6.0 289 36.1 255 31.8 153 19.1 56 7.0 2
19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. 71 8.9 362 45.4 239 29.9 95 11.9 31 3.9 5
20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. 89 11.1 333 41.6 201 25.1 136 17.0 41 5.1 3
21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. 122 15.3 403 50.5 197 24.7 54 6.8 22 2.8 5
22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. 123 15.3 381 47.5 192 23.9 72 9.0 34 4.2 1
23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. 113 14.1 338 42.2 209 26.1 93 11.6 48 6.0 2
24 - My teachers make learning interesting. 32 4.0 169 21.2 343 42.9 162 20.3 93 11.6 4
25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. 100 12.5 445 55.7 188 23.5 41 5.1 25 3.1 4
26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. 115 14.4 372 46.5 215 26.9 69 8.6 29 3.6 3
27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. 197 24.7 331 41.5 181 22.7 59 7.4 30 3.8 5
28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 68 8.5 275 34.5 297 37.2 101 12.7 57 7.1 5
29 - I feel safe at school. 140 17.5 325 40.7 199 24.9 74 9.3 61 7.6 4
30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. 100 12.5 274 34.4 263 33.0 81 10.2 79 9.9 6
31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. 114 14.2 312 39.0 190 23.7 118 14.7 67 8.4 2
32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. 293 36.8 223 28.0 210 26.3 51 6.4 20 2.5 6
33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. 57 7.2 213 26.7 320 40.2 129 16.2 78 9.8 6
34 - I learn about other cultures in school. 58 7.3 300 37.7 261 32.8 115 14.4 62 7.8 7
35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. 400 49.9 295 36.8 75 9.4 16 2.0 15 1.9 2
36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. 123 15.4 439 54.8 175 21.8 47 5.9 17 2.1 2
37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. 84 10.5 362 45.2 234 29.2 90 11.2 31 3.9 2
38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. 134 16.8 375 47.0 212 26.6 50 6.3 27 3.4 5
39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 29 3.6 161 20.2 317 39.7 192 24.0 100 12.5 4
40 - Our classes are often interrupted. 80 10.0 176 22.0 304 38.0 215 26.9 25 3.1 3
41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 62 7.8 247 31.1 400 50.4 55 6.9 29 3.7 10
42 - I have fun learning. 47 5.9 193 24.1 292 36.5 125 15.6 143 17.9 3
43 - My teachers think I can learn. 167 20.9 407 50.9 178 22.3 32 4.0 16 2.0 3
44 - The community is proud of this school. 72 9.0 218 27.3 297 37.2 118 14.8 93 11.7 5
45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. 110 13.7 297 37.1 268 33.5 82 10.2 44 5.5 2
46 - Students at my school are friendly. 54 6.8 233 29.3 290 36.4 135 17.0 84 10.6 7
47 - This school is a good place to learn. 46 5.8 277 34.8 327 41.1 85 10.7 61 7.7 7
48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. 160 20.2 408 51.4 172 21.7 34 4.3 20 2.5 9
49 - My teachers are good teachers. 98 12.2 364 45.4 262 32.7 45 5.6 32 4.0 2
50 - My school building is in good condition. 35 4.4 180 22.5 272 34.0 184 23.0 129 16.1 3
51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. 232 29.0 244 30.5 226 28.3 68 8.5 29 3.6 4
52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. 183 22.8 362 45.1 154 19.2 66 8.2 37 4.6 1
53 - I like going to this school. 108 13.5 272 33.9 226 28.2 85 10.6 111 13.8 1
54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. 351 43.7 334 41.6 92 11.5 15 1.9 11 1.4 0
55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. 77 9.6 235 29.4 295 36.9 112 14.0 81 10.1 3
56 - I would attend a different school if I could. 166 20.8 152 19.0 204 25.5 156 19.5 121 15.1 4
57 - Teachers treat me with respect. 96 12.0 320 39.9 245 30.5 84 10.5 57 7.1 1
58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. 104 13.0 304 38.0 214 26.7 120 15.0 59 7.4 2
59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. 180 22.6 400 50.1 176 22.1 30 3.8 12 1.5 5
60 - I am treated fairly at school. 93 11.6 365 45.6 226 28.3 68 8.5 48 6.0 3
61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. 145 18.1 327 40.9 161 20.2 105 13.1 61 7.6 4
62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 51 6.4 182 22.8 348 43.6 132 16.5 85 10.7 5
63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. 77 9.6 249 31.2 214 26.8 124 15.5 135 16.9 4
64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. 163 20.4 396 49.6 167 20.9 48 6.0 25 3.1 4
65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. 169 21.2 325 40.7 170 21.3 70 8.8 65 8.1 4
66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. 108 13.5 261 32.7 236 29.6 108 13.5 85 10.7 5
67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. 180 22.5 367 45.8 179 22.3 47 5.9 28 3.5 2

Data Collected in Fall, 2004
Tables Posted April 16, 2005
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education