MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
CHILLICOTHE MIDDLE, CHILLICOTHE R-II School District

What is your sex? (I am a:
boy/girl)
SEC1 Frequency Percent
MALE 222 50.80
FEMALE 215 49.20
 
What grade are you in?
SEC2 Frequency Percent
6TH 131 30.25
7TH 145 33.49
8TH 157 36.26

Frequency Missing = 4

 

Which best describes you?
SEC3 Frequency Percent
WHITE 406 93.33
BLACK 7 1.61
ASIAN/ORIENTAL 1 0.23
AMERICAN INDIAN 8 1.84
HISPANIC 3 0.69
MULTI-RACIAL 10 2.30

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How far in school did your mother
go?
SEC4 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 3 0.69
FINISHED 8TH 11 2.52
H.S. GRAD 103 23.62
POST SECONDARY 65 14.91
COLLEGE GRAD 157 36.01
DON T KNOW 97 22.25

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How far in school did your father
go?
SEC5 Frequency Percent
1 7 1.61
2 12 2.76
3 105 24.14
4 59 13.56
5 127 29.20
6 125 28.74

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How many days of school did you miss
last month?
SEC6 Frequency Percent
NONE 252 58.20
1 OR 2 DAYS 115 26.56
3 OR 4 DAYS 43 9.93
5 TO 10 DAYS 17 3.93
MORE THAN 10 DAYS 6 1.39

Frequency Missing = 4

 

How many hours of television do you
usually watch each day?
SEC7 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 131 30.25
TWO HRS. 116 26.79
THREE HRS. 85 19.63
FOUR HRS. 62 14.32
FIVE HRS. 22 5.08
SIX + HRS. 17 3.93

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 38 8.80
TWO YEAR SCHOOL 29 6.71
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL 273 63.19
MILITARY 40 9.26
OTHER 52 12.04

Frequency Missing = 5

 

Which of the following best
describes your grades so far
in school?
SEC9 Frequency Percent
A 115 26.68
A & B 139 32.25
B 49 11.37
B & C 80 18.56
C 12 2.78
C & D 20 4.64
D 6 1.39
BELOW D 10 2.32

Frequency Missing = 6

 

How much time do you usually spend
on homework each day?
SEC10 Frequency Percent
NONE ASSIGNED 28 6.51
DON T DO IT 8 1.86
1/2 HR. OR LESS 115 26.74
ONE HOUR 164 38.14
TWO HOURS 80 18.60
MORE THAN 2 HRS 35 8.14

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 299 68.89
UNDER 6 HRS. 79 18.20
6 TO 10 HRS. 33 7.60
11 TO 15 HRS. 7 1.61
16 TO 20 HRS. 3 0.69
21 TO 25 HRS. 6 1.38
MORE THAN 25 7 1.61

Frequency Missing = 3

 

How would you describe the quality
of education available to you in
this school?
SEC12 Frequency Percent
EXCELLENT 125 29.07
GOOD 201 46.74
AVERAGE 89 20.70
BELOW AVERAGE 9 2.09
POOR 6 1.40

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 157 36.26
1 TO 2 HRS. 126 29.10
3 TO 5 HRS. 74 17.09
6 TO 10 HRS. 39 9.01
11 TO 15 HRS. 28 6.47
16 TO 20 HRS. 6 1.39
MORE THAN 20 3 0.69

Frequency Missing = 4

 

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 81 18.62
Several Times/wk 32 7.36
Once a week 44 10.11
Once 2/wks 26 5.98
Infrequently 123 28.28
Not at all 129 29.66

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Which of the following best describes
the high school program you will
complete?
SEC15 Frequency Percent
College prep. 262 61.21
Voc./ tech. 82 19.16
General 84 19.63

Frequency Missing = 9

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your experiences in school.
SEC16A Frequency Percent
Not at all 25 5.84
Rarely 84 19.63
Occasionally 146 34.11
Regularly 173 40.42

Frequency Missing = 9

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for high school.
sec16b Frequency Percent
Not at all 84 19.76
Rarely 135 31.76
Occasionally 130 30.59
Regularly 76 17.88

Frequency Missing = 12

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for after high school.
SEC16C Frequency Percent
Not at all 63 14.75
Rarely 98 22.95
Occasionally 137 32.08
Regularly 129 30.21

Frequency Missing = 10

Data Collected in Fall, 2001
Tables Posted April 14, 2005
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
CHILLICOTHE MIDDLE, CHILLICOTHE R-II 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. 78 18.0 208 47.9 121 27.9 19 4.4 8 1.8 3
18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. 93 21.6 191 44.3 98 22.7 35 8.1 14 3.2 6
19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. 108 24.9 209 48.2 86 19.8 24 5.5 7 1.6 3
20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. 116 27.0 183 42.6 87 20.2 30 7.0 14 3.3 7
21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. 186 43.2 167 38.7 64 14.8 11 2.6 3 0.7 6
22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. 157 36.3 178 41.1 73 16.9 15 3.5 10 2.3 4
23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. 113 25.9 168 38.5 99 22.7 42 9.6 14 3.2 1
24 - My teachers make learning interesting. 83 19.3 137 31.8 135 31.3 59 13.7 17 3.9 6
25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. 129 29.7 204 47.0 82 18.9 12 2.8 7 1.6 3
26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. 142 32.6 181 41.6 88 20.2 19 4.4 5 1.1 2
27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. 182 42.2 172 39.9 59 13.7 14 3.2 4 0.9 6
28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 97 22.4 191 44.1 107 24.7 30 6.9 8 1.8 4
29 - I feel safe at school. 137 31.5 158 36.3 97 22.3 22 5.1 21 4.8 2
30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. 99 22.8 174 40.0 111 25.5 28 6.4 23 5.3 2
31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. 132 30.5 177 40.9 80 18.5 31 7.2 13 3.0 4
32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. 43 9.9 49 11.3 144 33.2 108 24.9 90 20.7 3
33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. 114 26.5 161 37.4 106 24.7 31 7.2 18 4.2 7
34 - I learn about other cultures in school. 164 38.1 178 41.3 70 16.2 13 3.0 6 1.4 6
35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. 294 67.7 94 21.7 38 8.8 7 1.6 1 0.2 3
36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. 147 33.9 210 48.4 59 13.6 12 2.8 6 1.4 3
37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. 96 22.3 154 35.8 133 30.9 34 7.9 13 3.0 7
38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. 160 37.0 176 40.6 72 16.6 17 3.9 8 1.8 4
39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 79 18.2 142 32.7 153 35.3 41 9.4 19 4.4 3
40 - Our classes are often interrupted. 31 7.2 80 18.6 150 34.9 121 28.1 48 11.2 7
41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 89 21.1 149 35.3 159 37.7 13 3.1 12 2.8 15
42 - I have fun learning. 89 20.5 128 29.5 137 31.6 46 10.6 34 7.8 3
43 - My teachers think I can learn. 197 45.3 176 40.5 48 11.0 11 2.5 3 0.7 2
44 - The community is proud of this school. 139 32.0 168 38.6 111 25.5 6 1.4 11 2.5 2
45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. 178 41.0 164 37.8 70 16.1 13 3.0 9 2.1 3
46 - Students at my school are friendly. 73 16.9 137 31.7 164 38.0 25 5.8 33 7.6 5
47 - This school is a good place to learn. 137 31.6 179 41.3 91 21.0 14 3.2 12 2.8 4
48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. 209 48.6 169 39.3 39 9.1 5 1.2 8 1.9 7
49 - My teachers are good teachers. 185 42.7 162 37.4 73 16.9 6 1.4 7 1.6 4
50 - My school building is in good condition. 70 16.2 134 30.9 125 28.9 62 14.3 42 9.7 4
51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. 42 9.7 56 13.0 139 32.3 102 23.7 92 21.3 6
52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. 91 21.0 110 25.3 136 31.3 60 13.8 37 8.5 3
53 - I like going to this school. 123 28.4 154 35.6 94 21.7 32 7.4 30 6.9 4
54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. 276 63.6 119 27.4 31 7.1 6 1.4 2 0.5 3
55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. 136 32.0 170 40.0 99 23.3 10 2.4 10 2.4 12
56 - I would attend a different school if I could. 47 10.8 36 8.3 107 24.6 106 24.4 139 32.0 2
57 - Teachers treat me with respect. 146 33.5 182 41.7 82 18.8 12 2.8 14 3.2 1
58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. 119 27.7 153 35.7 105 24.5 34 7.9 18 4.2 8
59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. 189 44.3 174 40.7 52 12.2 7 1.6 5 1.2 10
60 - I am treated fairly at school. 109 25.3 172 40.0 103 24.0 26 6.0 20 4.7 7
61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. 131 30.5 129 30.0 74 17.2 44 10.2 52 12.1 7
62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 90 21.1 160 37.5 140 32.8 22 5.2 15 3.5 10
63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. 125 28.7 151 34.6 104 23.9 28 6.4 28 6.4 1
64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. 152 35.3 165 38.4 87 20.2 11 2.6 15 3.5 7
65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. 200 46.2 124 28.6 72 16.6 20 4.6 17 3.9 4
66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. 112 25.9 120 27.7 113 26.1 46 10.6 42 9.7 4
67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. 172 39.6 137 31.6 82 18.9 30 6.9 13 3.0 3

Data Collected in Fall, 2001
Tables Posted April 14, 2005
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education