MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
CALIFORNIA HIGH, MONITEAU CO. R-I School District

What is your sex? (I am a:
boy/girl)
SEC1 Frequency Percent
MALE 168 44.80
FEMALE 207 55.20

Frequency Missing = 3

 

What grade are you in?
SEC2 Frequency Percent
9TH 118 31.38
10TH 100 26.60
11TH 79 21.01
12TH 79 21.01

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Which best describes you?
SEC3 Frequency Percent
WHITE 330 87.77
BLACK 1 0.27
ASIAN/ORIENTAL 2 0.53
AMERICAN INDIAN 3 0.80
HISPANIC 33 8.78
MULTI-RACIAL 7 1.86

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How far in school did your mother
go?
SEC4 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 9 2.39
FINISHED 8TH 28 7.45
H.S. GRAD 123 32.71
POST SECONDARY 70 18.62
COLLEGE GRAD 84 22.34
DON T KNOW 62 16.49

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How far in school did your father
go?
SEC5 Frequency Percent
1 14 3.73
2 29 7.73
3 119 31.73
4 48 12.80
5 75 20.00
6 90 24.00

Frequency Missing = 3

 

How many days of school did you miss
last month?
SEC6 Frequency Percent
NONE 186 49.47
1 OR 2 DAYS 127 33.78
3 OR 4 DAYS 41 10.90
5 TO 10 DAYS 19 5.05
MORE THAN 10 DAYS 3 0.80

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How many hours of television do you
usually watch each day?
SEC7 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 162 43.09
TWO HRS. 105 27.93
THREE HRS. 59 15.69
FOUR HRS. 23 6.12
FIVE HRS. 15 3.99
SIX + HRS. 12 3.19

Frequency Missing = 2

 

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 63 16.76
TWO YEAR SCHOOL 40 10.64
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL 206 54.79
MILITARY 25 6.65
OTHER 42 11.17

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Which of the following best
describes your grades so far
in school?
SEC9 Frequency Percent
A 68 18.09
A & B 118 31.38
B 46 12.23
B & C 72 19.15
C 23 6.12
C & D 29 7.71
D 10 2.66
BELOW D 10 2.66

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How much time do you usually spend
on homework each day?
SEC10 Frequency Percent
NONE ASSIGNED 37 9.81
DON T DO IT 28 7.43
1/2 HR. OR LESS 83 22.02
ONE HOUR 130 34.48
TWO HOURS 67 17.77
MORE THAN 2 HRS 32 8.49

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 208 55.17
UNDER 6 HRS. 28 7.43
6 TO 10 HRS. 23 6.10
11 TO 15 HRS. 35 9.28
16 TO 20 HRS. 34 9.02
21 TO 25 HRS. 22 5.84
MORE THAN 25 27 7.16

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How would you describe the quality
of education available to you in
this school?
SEC12 Frequency Percent
EXCELLENT 49 12.96
GOOD 195 51.59
AVERAGE 109 28.84
BELOW AVERAGE 17 4.50
POOR 8 2.12
 
How many hours each week do you
usually spend in extra-curricular
activities associated with school?
- excluding sports?
SEC13 Frequency Percent
NONE 149 39.42
1 TO 2 HRS. 78 20.63
3 TO 5 HRS. 56 14.81
6 TO 10 HRS. 31 8.20
11 TO 15 HRS. 35 9.26
16 TO 20 HRS. 23 6.08
MORE THAN 20 6 1.59
 
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 141 37.30
Several Times/wk 35 9.26
Once a week 47 12.43
Once 2/wks 22 5.82
Infrequently 99 26.19
Not at all 34 8.99
 
Which of the following best describes
the high school program you will
complete?
SEC15 Frequency Percent
College prep. 176 49.03
Voc./ tech. 56 15.60
General 127 35.38

Frequency Missing = 19

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your experiences in school.
SEC16A Frequency Percent
Not at all 40 11.02
Rarely 69 19.01
Occasionally 124 34.16
Regularly 130 35.81

Frequency Missing = 15

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for high school.
sec16b Frequency Percent
Not at all 52 14.33
Rarely 86 23.69
Occasionally 136 37.47
Regularly 89 24.52

Frequency Missing = 15

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for after high school.
SEC16C Frequency Percent
Not at all 44 12.15
Rarely 76 20.99
Occasionally 116 32.04
Regularly 126 34.81

Frequency Missing = 16

Data Collected in Fall, 2005
Tables Posted April 13, 2006
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
CALIFORNIA HIGH, MONITEAU CO. R-I 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. 42 11.1 167 44.3 123 32.6 34 9.0 11 2.9 1
18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. 29 7.8 156 41.8 109 29.2 61 16.4 18 4.8 5
19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. 50 13.3 173 46.0 112 29.8 30 8.0 11 2.9 2
20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. 45 12.0 162 43.3 107 28.6 44 11.8 16 4.3 4
21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. 81 21.8 190 51.1 78 21.0 16 4.3 7 1.9 6
22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. 100 26.9 157 42.2 80 21.5 24 6.5 11 3.0 6
23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. 78 20.7 181 48.0 84 22.3 26 6.9 8 2.1 1
24 - My teachers make learning interesting. 21 5.6 100 26.6 170 45.2 64 17.0 21 5.6 2
25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. 58 15.4 198 52.7 94 25.0 22 5.9 4 1.1 2
26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. 57 15.2 187 50.0 96 25.7 24 6.4 10 2.7 4
27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. 119 31.7 161 42.9 68 18.1 21 5.6 6 1.6 3
28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 44 11.7 152 40.5 136 36.3 29 7.7 14 3.7 3
29 - I feel safe at school. 82 22.0 163 43.7 83 22.3 32 8.6 13 3.5 5
30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. 64 17.0 136 36.2 115 30.6 38 10.1 23 6.1 2
31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. 66 17.6 132 35.1 94 25.0 47 12.5 37 9.8 2
32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. 169 44.9 105 27.9 75 19.9 16 4.3 11 2.9 2
33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. 36 9.7 124 33.5 148 40.0 45 12.2 17 4.6 8
34 - I learn about other cultures in school. 41 11.1 124 33.4 126 34.0 57 15.4 23 6.2 7
35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. 133 35.6 142 38.0 70 18.7 16 4.3 13 3.5 4
36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. 77 20.4 203 53.8 74 19.6 16 4.2 7 1.9 1
37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. 65 17.3 190 50.7 100 26.7 16 4.3 4 1.1 3
38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. 94 24.9 176 46.6 85 22.5 12 3.2 11 2.9 0
39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 36 9.5 118 31.3 133 35.3 52 13.8 38 10.1 1
40 - Our classes are often interrupted. 27 7.3 61 16.4 139 37.4 128 34.4 17 4.6 6
41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 38 10.2 117 31.3 188 50.3 24 6.4 7 1.9 4
42 - I have fun learning. 30 8.0 95 25.3 132 35.2 67 17.9 51 13.6 3
43 - My teachers think I can learn. 100 26.6 187 49.7 75 19.9 8 2.1 6 1.6 2
44 - The community is proud of this school. 84 22.3 148 39.4 122 32.4 13 3.5 9 2.4 2
45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. 92 24.5 169 44.9 85 22.6 20 5.3 10 2.7 2
46 - Students at my school are friendly. 23 6.2 134 35.9 137 36.7 47 12.6 32 8.6 5
47 - This school is a good place to learn. 44 11.9 172 46.6 112 30.4 27 7.3 14 3.8 9
48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. 110 29.6 203 54.6 46 12.4 7 1.9 6 1.6 6
49 - My teachers are good teachers. 89 23.5 166 43.9 95 25.1 16 4.2 12 3.2 0
50 - My school building is in good condition. 80 21.2 198 52.4 73 19.3 16 4.2 11 2.9 0
51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. 89 23.5 95 25.1 134 35.4 44 11.6 16 4.2 0
52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. 109 29.1 186 49.6 64 17.1 9 2.4 7 1.9 3
53 - I like going to this school. 67 17.9 126 33.6 112 29.9 33 8.8 37 9.9 3
54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. 164 43.7 155 41.3 40 10.7 6 1.6 10 2.7 3
55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. 67 17.7 157 41.5 98 25.9 35 9.3 21 5.6 0
56 - I would attend a different school if I could. 51 13.5 64 17.0 103 27.3 66 17.5 93 24.7 1
57 - Teachers treat me with respect. 74 19.6 160 42.4 103 27.3 27 7.2 13 3.4 1
58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. 67 17.9 127 33.9 109 29.1 53 14.1 19 5.1 3
59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. 100 26.6 177 47.1 89 23.7 8 2.1 2 0.5 2
60 - I am treated fairly at school. 53 14.2 170 45.5 108 28.9 24 6.4 19 5.1 4
61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. 102 27.1 163 43.2 69 18.3 26 6.9 17 4.5 1
62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 27 7.2 123 32.7 158 42.0 52 13.8 16 4.3 2
63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. 44 11.6 121 32.0 102 27.0 60 15.9 51 13.5 0
64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. 83 22.0 172 45.5 98 25.9 14 3.7 11 2.9 0
65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. 102 27.0 133 35.2 87 23.0 30 7.9 26 6.9 0
66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. 55 14.6 107 28.4 120 31.8 63 16.7 32 8.5 1
67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. 98 26.0 168 44.6 87 23.1 14 3.7 10 2.7 1

Data Collected in Fall, 2005
Tables Posted April 13, 2006
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education