MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
TROY BUCHANAN HIGH, TROY R-III School District

What is your sex? (I am a:
boy/girl)
SEC1 Frequency Percent
MALE 525 49.90
FEMALE 527 50.10

Frequency Missing = 2

 

What grade are you in?
SEC2 Frequency Percent
8TH 1 0.10
9TH 374 35.55
10TH 320 30.42
11TH 287 27.28
12TH 70 6.65

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Which best describes you?
SEC3 Frequency Percent
WHITE 971 92.39
BLACK 27 2.57
ASIAN/ORIENTAL 6 0.57
AMERICAN INDIAN 11 1.05
HISPANIC 19 1.81
MULTI-RACIAL 17 1.62

Frequency Missing = 3

 

How far in school did your mother
go?
SEC4 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 2 0.19
FINISHED 8TH 63 5.99
H.S. GRAD 368 35.01
POST SECONDARY 260 24.74
COLLEGE GRAD 279 26.55
DON T KNOW 79 7.52

Frequency Missing = 3

 

How far in school did your father
go?
SEC5 Frequency Percent
1 6 0.57
2 81 7.70
3 385 36.60
4 241 22.91
5 215 20.44
6 124 11.79

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How many days of school did you miss
last month?
SEC6 Frequency Percent
NONE 699 66.57
1 OR 2 DAYS 198 18.86
3 OR 4 DAYS 92 8.76
5 TO 10 DAYS 46 4.38
MORE THAN 10 DAYS 15 1.43

Frequency Missing = 4

 

How many hours of television do you
usually watch each day?
SEC7 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 399 38.04
TWO HRS. 256 24.40
THREE HRS. 203 19.35
FOUR HRS. 94 8.96
FIVE HRS. 45 4.29
SIX + HRS. 52 4.96

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 108 10.28
TWO YEAR SCHOOL 151 14.37
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL 610 58.04
MILITARY 70 6.66
OTHER 112 10.66

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Which of the following best
describes your grades so far
in school?
SEC9 Frequency Percent
A 306 29.14
A & B 266 25.33
B 118 11.24
B & C 188 17.90
C 76 7.24
C & D 74 7.05
D 13 1.24
BELOW D 9 0.86

Frequency Missing = 4

 

How much time do you usually spend
on homework each day?
SEC10 Frequency Percent
NONE ASSIGNED 118 11.28
DON T DO IT 129 12.33
1/2 HR. OR LESS 296 28.30
ONE HOUR 327 31.26
TWO HOURS 129 12.33
MORE THAN 2 HRS 47 4.49

Frequency Missing = 8

 

About how many hours per week do
you usually work in a part-time
job? Exclude summer vacation time.
SEC11 Frequency Percent
NONE 598 56.90
UNDER 6 HRS. 76 7.23
6 TO 10 HRS. 83 7.90
11 TO 15 HRS. 84 7.99
16 TO 20 HRS. 95 9.04
21 TO 25 HRS. 63 5.99
MORE THAN 25 52 4.95

Frequency Missing = 3

 

How would you describe the quality
of education available to you in
this school?
SEC12 Frequency Percent
EXCELLENT 238 22.69
GOOD 532 50.71
AVERAGE 226 21.54
BELOW AVERAGE 29 2.76
POOR 24 2.29

Frequency Missing = 5

 

How many hours each week do you
usually spend in extra-curricular
activities associated with school?
- excluding sports?
SEC13 Frequency Percent
NONE 445 42.34
1 TO 2 HRS. 177 16.84
3 TO 5 HRS. 131 12.46
6 TO 10 HRS. 130 12.37
11 TO 15 HRS. 88 8.37
16 TO 20 HRS. 46 4.38
MORE THAN 20 34 3.24

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 220 20.91
Several Times/wk 361 34.32
Once a week 145 13.78
Once 2/wks 104 9.89
Infrequently 204 19.39
Not at all 18 1.71

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Which of the following best describes
the high school program you will
complete?
SEC15 Frequency Percent
College prep. 590 56.46
Voc./ tech. 183 17.51
General 272 26.03

Frequency Missing = 9

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your experiences in school.
SEC16A Frequency Percent
Not at all 72 6.85
Rarely 221 21.03
Occasionally 379 36.06
Regularly 379 36.06

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for high school.
sec16b Frequency Percent
Not at all 71 6.77
Rarely 200 19.08
Occasionally 424 40.46
Regularly 353 33.68

Frequency Missing = 6

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for after high school.
SEC16C Frequency Percent
Not at all 51 4.86
Rarely 150 14.30
Occasionally 388 36.99
Regularly 460 43.85

Frequency Missing = 5

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

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
TROY BUCHANAN HIGH, TROY R-III 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. 106 10.1 493 46.8 331 31.4 89 8.5 34 3.2 1
18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. 172 16.3 483 45.9 263 25.0 102 9.7 32 3.0 2
19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. 107 10.2 452 43.0 349 33.2 112 10.6 32 3.0 2
20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. 152 14.5 487 46.4 285 27.1 92 8.8 34 3.2 4
21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. 224 21.3 552 52.5 215 20.4 43 4.1 18 1.7 2
22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. 169 16.1 401 38.1 303 28.8 126 12.0 53 5.0 2
23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. 162 15.4 464 44.1 252 24.0 141 13.4 33 3.1 2
24 - My teachers make learning interesting. 95 9.0 328 31.2 427 40.7 132 12.6 68 6.5 4
25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. 167 15.9 602 57.3 236 22.5 32 3.0 13 1.2 4
26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. 213 20.4 483 46.2 256 24.5 66 6.3 27 2.6 9
27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. 309 29.4 484 46.1 165 15.7 63 6.0 29 2.8 4
28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 115 11.0 436 41.6 331 31.6 127 12.1 40 3.8 5
29 - I feel safe at school. 261 24.9 475 45.4 213 20.3 66 6.3 32 3.1 7
30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. 173 16.5 423 40.4 294 28.1 94 9.0 63 6.0 7
31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. 171 16.3 386 36.9 268 25.6 149 14.2 73 7.0 7
32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. 358 34.2 333 31.8 276 26.3 55 5.2 26 2.5 6
33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. 86 8.2 336 32.1 406 38.8 147 14.1 71 6.8 8
34 - I learn about other cultures in school. 119 11.4 447 42.7 336 32.1 111 10.6 35 3.3 6
35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. 381 36.4 477 45.5 146 13.9 26 2.5 18 1.7 6
36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. 247 23.6 525 50.2 207 19.8 45 4.3 21 2.0 9
37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. 182 17.3 553 52.7 244 23.3 47 4.5 23 2.2 5
38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. 195 18.6 534 50.9 240 22.9 54 5.1 27 2.6 4
39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 101 9.7 356 34.0 388 37.1 142 13.6 59 5.6 8
40 - Our classes are often interrupted. 82 7.8 238 22.7 392 37.3 299 28.5 39 3.7 4
41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 136 13.0 383 36.7 468 44.9 35 3.4 21 2.0 11
42 - I have fun learning. 111 10.6 339 32.3 352 33.6 141 13.4 106 10.1 5
43 - My teachers think I can learn. 302 28.9 535 51.1 169 16.2 25 2.4 15 1.4 8
44 - The community is proud of this school. 319 30.5 453 43.3 221 21.1 30 2.9 22 2.1 9
45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. 262 25.0 477 45.5 214 20.4 59 5.6 36 3.4 6
46 - Students at my school are friendly. 80 7.7 371 35.5 377 36.1 141 13.5 75 7.2 10
47 - This school is a good place to learn. 204 19.5 546 52.1 221 21.1 47 4.5 29 2.8 7
48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. 373 35.7 515 49.3 124 11.9 17 1.6 16 1.5 9
49 - My teachers are good teachers. 197 18.7 537 51.1 255 24.3 47 4.5 15 1.4 3
50 - My school building is in good condition. 455 43.4 465 44.4 104 9.9 14 1.3 10 1.0 6
51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. 187 17.8 294 28.1 395 37.7 137 13.1 35 3.3 6
52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. 363 34.7 484 46.2 139 13.3 38 3.6 23 2.2 7
53 - I like going to this school. 234 22.3 406 38.7 237 22.6 87 8.3 84 8.0 6
54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. 510 48.8 418 40.0 89 8.5 17 1.6 12 1.1 8
55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. 256 24.4 447 42.7 260 24.8 55 5.2 30 2.9 6
56 - I would attend a different school if I could. 115 11.0 143 13.7 252 24.1 278 26.6 258 24.7 8
57 - Teachers treat me with respect. 197 18.8 452 43.2 266 25.4 83 7.9 49 4.7 7
58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. 194 18.6 458 43.8 240 23.0 99 9.5 54 5.2 9
59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. 289 27.6 520 49.6 198 18.9 28 2.7 13 1.2 6
60 - I am treated fairly at school. 193 18.4 483 46.1 236 22.5 85 8.1 51 4.9 6
61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. 285 27.2 502 47.9 165 15.8 70 6.7 25 2.4 7
62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 113 10.8 360 34.5 426 40.8 100 9.6 44 4.2 11
63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. 114 10.9 396 37.8 279 26.6 143 13.6 116 11.1 6
64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. 292 27.9 523 50.0 175 16.7 31 3.0 26 2.5 7
65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. 185 17.7 371 35.4 285 27.2 107 10.2 99 9.5 7
66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. 163 15.6 329 31.5 304 29.1 147 14.1 103 9.8 8
67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. 324 31.1 469 45.0 178 17.1 42 4.0 30 2.9 11

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