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

What is your sex? (I am a:
boy/girl)
SEC1 Frequency Percent
MALE 139 50.36
FEMALE 137 49.64

Frequency Missing = 2

 

What grade are you in?
SEC2 Frequency Percent
7TH 40 14.49
8TH 39 14.13
9TH 56 20.29
10TH 50 18.12
11TH 45 16.30
12TH 46 16.67

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Which best describes you?
SEC3 Frequency Percent
WHITE 263 95.29
BLACK 1 0.36
AMERICAN INDIAN 5 1.81
MULTI-RACIAL 7 2.54

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How far in school did your mother
go?
SEC4 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 3 1.08
FINISHED 8TH 22 7.91
H.S. GRAD 73 26.26
POST SECONDARY 68 24.46
COLLEGE GRAD 84 30.22
DON T KNOW 28 10.07
 
How far in school did your father
go?
SEC5 Frequency Percent
1 5 1.81
2 27 9.78
3 107 38.77
4 39 14.13
5 50 18.12
6 48 17.39

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How many days of school did you miss
last month?
SEC6 Frequency Percent
NONE 173 62.45
1 OR 2 DAYS 62 22.38
3 OR 4 DAYS 28 10.11
5 TO 10 DAYS 10 3.61
MORE THAN 10 DAYS 4 1.44

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How many hours of television do you
usually watch each day?
SEC7 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 96 34.66
TWO HRS. 82 29.60
THREE HRS. 43 15.52
FOUR HRS. 31 11.19
FIVE HRS. 12 4.33
SIX + HRS. 13 4.69

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 30 10.87
TWO YEAR SCHOOL 39 14.13
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL 157 56.88
MILITARY 19 6.88
OTHER 31 11.23

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Which of the following best
describes your grades so far
in school?
SEC9 Frequency Percent
A 58 20.86
A & B 72 25.90
B 39 14.03
B & C 55 19.78
C 16 5.76
C & D 23 8.27
D 10 3.60
BELOW D 5 1.80
 
How much time do you usually spend
on homework each day?
SEC10 Frequency Percent
NONE ASSIGNED 16 5.76
DON T DO IT 16 5.76
1/2 HR. OR LESS 72 25.90
ONE HOUR 117 42.09
TWO HOURS 39 14.03
MORE THAN 2 HRS 18 6.47
 
About how many hours per week do
you usually work in a part-time
job? Exclude summer vacation time.
SEC11 Frequency Percent
NONE 125 44.96
UNDER 6 HRS. 39 14.03
6 TO 10 HRS. 45 16.19
11 TO 15 HRS. 33 11.87
16 TO 20 HRS. 12 4.32
21 TO 25 HRS. 17 6.12
MORE THAN 25 7 2.52
 
How would you describe the quality
of education available to you in
this school?
SEC12 Frequency Percent
EXCELLENT 42 15.16
GOOD 112 40.43
AVERAGE 104 37.55
BELOW AVERAGE 11 3.97
POOR 8 2.89

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 85 30.80
1 TO 2 HRS. 42 15.22
3 TO 5 HRS. 48 17.39
6 TO 10 HRS. 44 15.94
11 TO 15 HRS. 44 15.94
16 TO 20 HRS. 10 3.62
MORE THAN 20 3 1.09

Frequency Missing = 2

 

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 45 16.42
Several Times/wk 127 46.35
Once a week 31 11.31
Once 2/wks 19 6.93
Infrequently 43 15.69
Not at all 9 3.28

Frequency Missing = 4

 

Which of the following best describes
the high school program you will
complete?
SEC15 Frequency Percent
College prep. 130 48.51
Voc./ tech. 54 20.15
General 84 31.34

Frequency Missing = 10

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your experiences in school.
SEC16A Frequency Percent
Not at all 19 7.12
Rarely 57 21.35
Occasionally 103 38.58
Regularly 88 32.96

Frequency Missing = 11

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for high school.
sec16b Frequency Percent
Not at all 32 12.08
Rarely 72 27.17
Occasionally 98 36.98
Regularly 63 23.77

Frequency Missing = 13

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for after high school.
SEC16C Frequency Percent
Not at all 17 6.42
Rarely 41 15.47
Occasionally 116 43.77
Regularly 91 34.34

Frequency Missing = 13

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

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
TIPTON HIGH, MONITEAU CO. R-VI 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. 26 9.4 117 42.1 98 35.3 29 10.4 8 2.9 0
18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. 29 10.5 96 34.9 82 29.8 53 19.3 15 5.5 3
19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. 47 17.0 131 47.5 65 23.6 24 8.7 9 3.3 2
20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. 45 16.3 133 48.2 64 23.2 27 9.8 7 2.5 2
21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. 62 22.6 119 43.4 56 20.4 28 10.2 9 3.3 4
22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. 70 25.2 129 46.4 54 19.4 15 5.4 10 3.6 0
23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. 59 21.2 128 46.0 60 21.6 24 8.6 7 2.5 0
24 - My teachers make learning interesting. 10 3.6 72 26.1 105 38.0 64 23.2 25 9.1 2
25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. 35 12.8 142 52.0 70 25.6 22 8.1 4 1.5 5
26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. 47 17.0 128 46.2 66 23.8 17 6.1 19 6.9 1
27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. 80 28.9 117 42.2 51 18.4 18 6.5 11 4.0 1
28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 34 12.3 116 42.0 75 27.2 36 13.0 15 5.4 2
29 - I feel safe at school. 59 21.4 99 35.9 66 23.9 25 9.1 27 9.8 2
30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. 53 19.1 92 33.2 76 27.4 31 11.2 25 9.0 1
31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. 67 24.2 107 38.6 62 22.4 20 7.2 21 7.6 1
32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. 103 37.5 56 20.4 79 28.7 22 8.0 15 5.5 3
33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. 30 10.9 98 35.6 79 28.7 44 16.0 24 8.7 3
34 - I learn about other cultures in school. 32 11.6 108 39.1 86 31.2 39 14.1 11 4.0 2
35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. 102 37.0 114 41.3 40 14.5 10 3.6 10 3.6 2
36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. 65 23.6 134 48.6 55 19.9 14 5.1 8 2.9 2
37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. 65 23.4 121 43.5 69 24.8 18 6.5 5 1.8 0
38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. 59 21.3 133 48.0 59 21.3 17 6.1 9 3.2 1
39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 30 10.9 97 35.3 84 30.5 41 14.9 23 8.4 3
40 - Our classes are often interrupted. 22 8.0 53 19.3 98 35.6 81 29.5 21 7.6 3
41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 38 13.8 104 37.7 112 40.6 16 5.8 6 2.2 2
42 - I have fun learning. 25 9.0 70 25.3 83 30.0 47 17.0 52 18.8 1
43 - My teachers think I can learn. 72 26.2 137 49.8 46 16.7 14 5.1 6 2.2 3
44 - The community is proud of this school. 75 27.4 119 43.4 47 17.2 22 8.0 11 4.0 4
45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. 66 24.2 103 37.7 64 23.4 27 9.9 13 4.8 5
46 - Students at my school are friendly. 31 11.4 97 35.5 81 29.7 32 11.7 32 11.7 5
47 - This school is a good place to learn. 41 15.0 116 42.3 79 28.8 27 9.9 11 4.0 4
48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. 92 33.8 124 45.6 43 15.8 8 2.9 5 1.8 6
49 - My teachers are good teachers. 54 19.9 125 46.0 72 26.5 10 3.7 11 4.0 6
50 - My school building is in good condition. 27 9.8 118 42.8 56 20.3 46 16.7 29 10.5 2
51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. 46 16.7 58 21.1 91 33.1 53 19.3 27 9.8 3
52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. 67 24.5 121 44.3 53 19.4 21 7.7 11 4.0 5
53 - I like going to this school. 45 16.5 92 33.8 66 24.3 27 9.9 42 15.4 6
54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. 140 50.9 87 31.6 32 11.6 13 4.7 3 1.1 3
55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. 46 16.8 99 36.3 76 27.8 27 9.9 25 9.2 5
56 - I would attend a different school if I could. 58 21.2 42 15.4 60 22.0 57 20.9 56 20.5 5
57 - Teachers treat me with respect. 55 20.1 112 40.9 73 26.6 18 6.6 16 5.8 4
58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. 62 22.6 103 37.6 71 25.9 28 10.2 10 3.6 4
59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. 63 23.3 133 49.3 63 23.3 5 1.9 6 2.2 8
60 - I am treated fairly at school. 36 13.1 115 42.0 74 27.0 32 11.7 17 6.2 4
61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. 91 33.6 112 41.3 37 13.7 22 8.1 9 3.3 7
62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 27 9.9 99 36.3 97 35.5 29 10.6 21 7.7 5
63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. 43 15.6 112 40.7 74 26.9 24 8.7 22 8.0 3
64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. 56 20.4 144 52.6 56 20.4 14 5.1 4 1.5 4
65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. 67 24.4 91 33.1 63 22.9 28 10.2 26 9.5 3
66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. 35 12.8 83 30.4 82 30.0 43 15.8 30 11.0 5
67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. 71 25.9 132 48.2 49 17.9 13 4.7 9 3.3 4

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