MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
ODESSA HIGH, ODESSA R-VII School District

What is your sex? (I am a:
boy/girl)
SEC1 Frequency Percent
MALE 342 52.29
FEMALE 312 47.71

Frequency Missing = 1

 

What grade are you in?
SEC2 Frequency Percent
9TH 181 27.68
10TH 170 25.99
11TH 156 23.85
12TH 147 22.48

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Which best describes you?
SEC3 Frequency Percent
WHITE 617 94.34
BLACK 7 1.07
ASIAN/ORIENTAL 4 0.61
AMERICAN INDIAN 6 0.92
HISPANIC 5 0.76
MULTI-RACIAL 15 2.29

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How far in school did your mother
go?
SEC4 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 6 0.92
FINISHED 8TH 37 5.65
H.S. GRAD 206 31.45
POST SECONDARY 148 22.60
COLLEGE GRAD 162 24.73
DON T KNOW 96 14.66
 
How far in school did your father
go?
SEC5 Frequency Percent
1 11 1.68
2 47 7.20
3 232 35.53
4 137 20.98
5 109 16.69
6 117 17.92

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How many days of school did you miss
last month?
SEC6 Frequency Percent
NONE 310 47.33
1 OR 2 DAYS 235 35.88
3 OR 4 DAYS 75 11.45
5 TO 10 DAYS 23 3.51
MORE THAN 10 DAYS 12 1.83
 
How many hours of television do you
usually watch each day?
SEC7 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 246 37.61
TWO HRS. 184 28.13
THREE HRS. 94 14.37
FOUR HRS. 60 9.17
FIVE HRS. 27 4.13
SIX + HRS. 43 6.57

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 117 17.94
TWO YEAR SCHOOL 90 13.80
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL 335 51.38
MILITARY 36 5.52
OTHER 74 11.35

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Which of the following best
describes your grades so far
in school?
SEC9 Frequency Percent
A 176 26.99
A & B 194 29.75
B 64 9.82
B & C 121 18.56
C 32 4.91
C & D 41 6.29
D 13 1.99
BELOW D 11 1.69

Frequency Missing = 3

 

How much time do you usually spend
on homework each day?
SEC10 Frequency Percent
NONE ASSIGNED 131 20.00
DON T DO IT 90 13.74
1/2 HR. OR LESS 229 34.96
ONE HOUR 146 22.29
TWO HOURS 35 5.34
MORE THAN 2 HRS 24 3.66
 
About how many hours per week do
you usually work in a part-time
job? Exclude summer vacation time.
SEC11 Frequency Percent
NONE 377 57.65
UNDER 6 HRS. 34 5.20
6 TO 10 HRS. 41 6.27
11 TO 15 HRS. 43 6.57
16 TO 20 HRS. 60 9.17
21 TO 25 HRS. 39 5.96
MORE THAN 25 60 9.17

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How would you describe the quality
of education available to you in
this school?
SEC12 Frequency Percent
EXCELLENT 101 15.49
GOOD 292 44.79
AVERAGE 211 32.36
BELOW AVERAGE 22 3.37
POOR 26 3.99

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 283 43.21
1 TO 2 HRS. 76 11.60
3 TO 5 HRS. 70 10.69
6 TO 10 HRS. 63 9.62
11 TO 15 HRS. 65 9.92
16 TO 20 HRS. 41 6.26
MORE THAN 20 57 8.70
 
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 244 37.25
Several Times/wk 73 11.15
Once a week 63 9.62
Once 2/wks 57 8.70
Infrequently 171 26.11
Not at all 47 7.18
 
Which of the following best describes
the high school program you will
complete?
SEC15 Frequency Percent
College prep. 256 40.31
Voc./ tech. 89 14.02
General 290 45.67

Frequency Missing = 20

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your experiences in school.
SEC16A Frequency Percent
Not at all 52 8.16
Rarely 121 19.00
Occasionally 233 36.58
Regularly 231 36.26

Frequency Missing = 18

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for high school.
sec16b Frequency Percent
Not at all 66 10.38
Rarely 168 26.42
Occasionally 250 39.31
Regularly 152 23.90

Frequency Missing = 19

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for after high school.
SEC16C Frequency Percent
Not at all 51 8.03
Rarely 135 21.26
Occasionally 236 37.17
Regularly 213 33.54

Frequency Missing = 20

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

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
ODESSA HIGH, ODESSA R-VII 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. 58 8.9 259 39.6 228 34.9 80 12.2 29 4.4 1
18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. 64 9.8 258 39.6 174 26.7 113 17.3 43 6.6 3
19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. 112 17.2 269 41.4 184 28.3 62 9.5 23 3.5 5
20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. 118 18.2 243 37.5 183 28.2 70 10.8 34 5.2 7
21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. 154 23.9 310 48.1 136 21.1 30 4.7 14 2.2 11
22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. 172 26.4 262 40.2 151 23.2 48 7.4 18 2.8 4
23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. 134 20.5 268 41.0 151 23.1 69 10.6 32 4.9 1
24 - My teachers make learning interesting. 59 9.0 196 30.0 242 37.1 107 16.4 49 7.5 2
25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. 150 23.0 322 49.4 135 20.7 32 4.9 13 2.0 3
26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. 160 24.5 265 40.6 171 26.2 35 5.4 21 3.2 3
27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. 234 36.0 237 36.5 110 16.9 37 5.7 32 4.9 5
28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 95 14.6 259 39.8 194 29.8 72 11.1 31 4.8 4
29 - I feel safe at school. 176 27.0 239 36.7 165 25.3 37 5.7 35 5.4 3
30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. 113 17.4 208 32.0 203 31.2 66 10.1 61 9.4 4
31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. 151 23.2 224 34.4 154 23.6 72 11.0 51 7.8 3
32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. 214 32.7 158 24.2 186 28.4 58 8.9 38 5.8 1
33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. 71 11.0 221 34.2 237 36.7 73 11.3 44 6.8 9
34 - I learn about other cultures in school. 58 8.9 229 35.2 209 32.2 104 16.0 50 7.7 5
35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. 385 59.0 178 27.3 58 8.9 17 2.6 14 2.1 3
36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. 174 26.6 318 48.5 131 20.0 18 2.7 14 2.1 0
37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. 149 22.8 307 46.9 149 22.8 32 4.9 17 2.6 1
38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. 162 24.8 285 43.7 147 22.5 40 6.1 18 2.8 3
39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 64 9.8 184 28.3 236 36.3 106 16.3 61 9.4 4
40 - Our classes are often interrupted. 78 12.0 143 22.1 227 35.0 158 24.4 42 6.5 7
41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 101 15.6 234 36.2 258 39.9 39 6.0 14 2.2 9
42 - I have fun learning. 56 8.6 193 29.5 214 32.7 97 14.8 94 14.4 1
43 - My teachers think I can learn. 202 30.8 298 45.5 117 17.9 24 3.7 14 2.1 0
44 - The community is proud of this school. 213 32.9 217 33.5 161 24.8 31 4.8 26 4.0 7
45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. 197 30.1 255 39.0 148 22.6 34 5.2 20 3.1 1
46 - Students at my school are friendly. 67 10.3 203 31.1 244 37.4 72 11.0 67 10.3 2
47 - This school is a good place to learn. 100 15.4 254 39.0 215 33.0 48 7.4 34 5.2 4
48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. 205 31.4 298 45.6 113 17.3 24 3.7 13 2.0 2
49 - My teachers are good teachers. 137 20.9 282 43.1 181 27.6 33 5.0 22 3.4 0
50 - My school building is in good condition. 94 14.4 273 41.9 175 26.8 75 11.5 35 5.4 3
51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. 158 24.2 169 25.8 209 32.0 71 10.9 47 7.2 1
52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. 244 37.5 276 42.5 80 12.3 32 4.9 18 2.8 5
53 - I like going to this school. 115 17.6 206 31.5 184 28.1 58 8.9 92 14.0 0
54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. 355 54.4 209 32.0 69 10.6 12 1.8 8 1.2 2
55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. 110 16.9 227 34.9 206 31.6 51 7.8 57 8.8 4
56 - I would attend a different school if I could. 124 19.1 88 13.5 181 27.8 119 18.3 138 21.2 5
57 - Teachers treat me with respect. 150 22.9 275 42.0 159 24.3 44 6.7 27 4.1 0
58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. 127 19.5 262 40.2 165 25.3 52 8.0 46 7.1 3
59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. 213 32.5 271 41.4 134 20.5 27 4.1 10 1.5 0
60 - I am treated fairly at school. 119 18.2 271 41.5 184 28.2 39 6.0 40 6.1 2
61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. 164 25.1 263 40.3 131 20.1 64 9.8 31 4.7 2
62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 88 13.5 214 32.9 245 37.6 54 8.3 50 7.7 4
63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. 93 14.2 212 32.4 175 26.8 91 13.9 83 12.7 1
64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. 176 27.0 303 46.4 130 19.9 28 4.3 16 2.5 2
65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. 136 20.8 218 33.3 167 25.5 75 11.5 59 9.0 0
66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. 102 15.6 198 30.3 194 29.7 83 12.7 76 11.6 2
67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. 227 34.7 259 39.5 121 18.5 30 4.6 18 2.7 0

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