MSIP Advanced Questionnaire

Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report

WAYNESVILLE SR. HIGH, WAYNESVILLE R-VI School District

What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl)
SEC1	Frequency	Percent
MALE	457	48.88
FEMALE	478	51.12

Frequency Missing = 14

 

What grade are you in?
SEC2	Frequency	Percent
9TH	298	33.63
10TH	219	24.72
11TH	232	26.19
12TH	137	15.46

Frequency Missing = 63

 

Which best describes you?
SEC3	Frequency	Percent
WHITE	463	52.67
BLACK	166	18.89
ASIAN/ORIENTAL	56	6.37
AMERICAN INDIAN	13	1.48
HISPANIC	50	5.69
MULTI-RACIAL	131	14.90

Frequency Missing = 70

 

How far in school did your mother go?
SEC4	Frequency	Percent
UNDER 8TH	5	0.53
FINISHED 8TH	32	3.41
H.S. GRAD	262	27.90
POST SECONDARY	250	26.62
COLLEGE GRAD	259	27.58
DON T KNOW	131	13.95

Frequency Missing = 10

 

How far in school did your father go?
SEC5	Frequency	Percent
1	5	0.53
2	20	2.13
3	186	19.85
4	239	25.51
5	325	34.69
6	162	17.29

Frequency Missing = 12

 

How many days of school did you miss last month?
SEC6	Frequency	Percent
NONE	384	40.85
1 OR 2 DAYS	330	35.11
3 OR 4 DAYS	140	14.89
5 TO 10 DAYS	58	6.17
MORE THAN 10 DAYS	28	2.98

Frequency Missing = 9

 

How many hours of television do you usually watch each day?
SEC7	Frequency	Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS	246	26.03
TWO HRS.	219	23.17
THREE HRS.	191	20.21
FOUR HRS.	119	12.59
FIVE HRS.	74	7.83
SIX + HRS.	96	10.16

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	91	10.34
TWO YEAR SCHOOL	96	10.91
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL	532	60.45
MILITARY	82	9.32
OTHER	79	8.98

Frequency Missing = 69

 

Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school?
SEC9	Frequency	Percent
A	179	20.18
A & B	217	24.46
B	128	14.43
B & C	192	21.65
C	79	8.91
C & D	60	6.76
D	19	2.14
BELOW D	13	1.47

Frequency Missing = 62

 

How much time do you usually spend on homework each day?
SEC10	Frequency	Percent
NONE ASSIGNED	174	19.18
DON T DO IT	141	15.55
1/2 HR. OR LESS	203	22.38
ONE HOUR	258	28.45
TWO HOURS	82	9.04
MORE THAN 2 HRS	49	5.40

Frequency Missing = 42

 

About how many hours per week do you usually work in a part-time job? Exclude summer vacation time.
SEC11	Frequency	Percent
NONE	597	63.38
UNDER 6 HRS.	46	4.88
6 TO 10 HRS.	50	5.31
11 TO 15 HRS.	45	4.78
16 TO 20 HRS.	74	7.86
21 TO 25 HRS.	61	6.48
MORE THAN 25	69	7.32

Frequency Missing = 7

 

How would you describe the quality of education available to you in this school?
SEC12	Frequency	Percent
EXCELLENT	171	18.10
GOOD	442	46.77
AVERAGE	266	28.15
BELOW AVERAGE	32	3.39
POOR	34	3.60

Frequency Missing = 4

 

How many hours each week do you usually spend in extra-curricular activities associated with school? - excluding sports?
SEC13	Frequency	Percent
NONE	358	37.96
1 TO 2 HRS.	179	18.98
3 TO 5 HRS.	142	15.06
6 TO 10 HRS.	75	7.95
11 TO 15 HRS.	83	8.80
16 TO 20 HRS.	53	5.62
MORE THAN 20	53	5.62

Frequency Missing = 6

 

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	245	26.04
Several Times/wk	123	13.07
Once a week	83	8.82
Once 2/wks	70	7.44
Infrequently	345	36.66
Not at all	75	7.97

Frequency Missing = 8

 

Which of the following best describes the high school program you will complete?
SEC15	Frequency	Percent
College prep.	481	52.97
Voc./ tech.	181	19.93
General	246	27.09

Frequency Missing = 41

 

Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school.
SEC16A	Frequency	Percent
Not at all	69	7.50
Rarely	214	23.26
Occasionally	322	35.00
Regularly	315	34.24

Frequency Missing = 29

 

Talk to one of your parents about your plans for high school.
sec16b	Frequency	Percent
Not at all	84	9.19
Rarely	198	21.66
Occasionally	363	39.72
Regularly	269	29.43

Frequency Missing = 35

 

Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school.
SEC16C	Frequency	Percent
Not at all	62	6.78
Rarely	144	15.74
Occasionally	328	35.85
Regularly	381	41.64

Frequency Missing = 34

Data Collected in Spring, 2001

Tables Posted April 14, 2005

Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 

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MSIP Advanced Questionnaire

Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report

WAYNESVILLE SR. HIGH, WAYNESVILLE 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.	104	11.0	385	40.7	302	32.0	110	11.6	44	4.7	4
18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers.	136	14.4	387	41.0	255	27.0	124	13.1	42	4.4	5
19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn.	109	11.6	398	42.3	271	28.8	118	12.6	44	4.7	9
20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects.	111	11.8	369	39.2	287	30.5	135	14.3	39	4.1	8
21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach.	168	18.0	424	45.5	250	26.9	62	6.7	27	2.9	18
22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand.	181	19.3	383	40.9	229	24.5	92	9.8	51	5.4	13
23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class.	169	17.9	411	43.6	235	24.9	91	9.7	36	3.8	7
24 - My teachers make learning interesting.	57	6.1	237	25.2	373	39.7	171	18.2	101	10.8	10
25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently.	146	15.5	491	52.2	229	24.4	51	5.4	23	2.4	9
26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class.	118	12.6	411	43.9	284	30.3	86	9.2	38	4.1	12
27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed.	239	25.5	354	37.8	210	22.4	76	8.1	58	6.2	12
28 - There is good communication between teachers and students.	87	9.3	312	33.3	339	36.1	125	13.3	75	8.0	11
29 - I feel safe at school.	142	15.1	290	30.9	308	32.8	102	10.9	97	10.3	10
30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school.	92	9.8	306	32.6	297	31.6	142	15.1	103	11.0	9
31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school.	149	15.8	315	33.5	260	27.6	133	14.1	84	8.9	8
32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot.	356	38.0	267	28.5	232	24.7	48	5.1	35	3.7	11
33 - Teachers in my school really care about me.	93	10.0	258	27.6	368	39.4	125	13.4	90	9.6	15
34 - I learn about other cultures in school.	119	12.7	371	39.6	286	30.6	105	11.2	55	5.9	13
35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test.	419	44.6	317	33.8	147	15.7	32	3.4	24	2.6	10
36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects.	221	25.2	431	49.1	170	19.4	35	4.0	21	2.4	71
37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively.	126	14.3	362	41.0	287	32.5	64	7.3	43	4.9	67
38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help.	141	16.1	380	43.3	267	30.4	53	6.0	37	4.2	71
39 - In our community people tend to trust each other.	51	5.9	162	18.7	345	39.7	169	19.5	141	16.2	81
40 - Our classes are often interrupted.	98	11.3	228	26.3	316	36.4	187	21.6	38	4.4	82
41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies.	134	15.5	327	37.9	336	39.0	34	3.9	31	3.6	87
42 - I have fun learning.	66	7.5	220	24.9	352	39.8	116	13.1	131	14.8	64
43 - My teachers think I can learn.	223	25.2	399	45.1	196	22.1	25	2.8	42	4.7	64
44 - The community is proud of this school.	121	13.7	303	34.4	297	33.7	92	10.4	69	7.8	67
45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials.	116	13.1	312	35.3	265	29.9	114	12.9	78	8.8	64
46 - Students at my school are friendly.	45	5.1	232	26.5	346	39.5	134	15.3	119	13.6	73
47 - This school is a good place to learn.	77	8.6	350	38.9	345	38.3	66	7.3	62	6.9	49
48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn.	221	24.6	426	47.3	187	20.8	32	3.6	34	3.8	49
49 - My teachers are good teachers.	163	17.7	383	41.6	279	30.3	45	4.9	51	5.5	28
50 - My school building is in good condition.	64	6.9	246	26.5	284	30.6	178	19.2	157	16.9	20
51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community.	273	29.5	253	27.3	269	29.0	66	7.1	65	7.0	23
52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it.	282	30.5	390	42.2	159	17.2	51	5.5	43	4.6	24
53 - I like going to this school.	86	9.2	270	29.0	300	32.2	123	13.2	153	16.4	17
54 - My family believes that I can do well in school.	460	49.6	306	33.0	121	13.0	21	2.3	20	2.2	21
55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up.	96	10.4	277	29.9	322	34.8	114	12.3	117	12.6	23
56 - I would attend a different school if I could.	270	28.9	188	20.1	236	25.3	137	14.7	103	11.0	15
57 - Teachers treat me with respect.	128	13.6	364	38.8	277	29.5	97	10.3	72	7.7	11
58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want.	163	17.4	370	39.4	261	27.8	92	9.8	52	5.5	11
59 - My teachers expect very good work from me.	230	24.6	413	44.2	232	24.8	37	4.0	23	2.5	14
60 - I am treated fairly at school.	102	10.9	372	39.6	309	32.9	90	9.6	66	7.0	10
61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers.	168	17.9	376	40.0	230	24.4	96	10.2	71	7.5	8
62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community.	51	5.5	198	21.2	440	47.1	150	16.1	95	10.2	15
63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school.	76	8.1	222	23.6	279	29.7	159	16.9	204	21.7	9
64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school.	219	23.4	444	47.4	212	22.6	34	3.6	27	2.9	13
65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor.	199	21.2	327	34.8	243	25.9	90	9.6	80	8.5	10
66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals.	265	28.2	369	39.2	194	20.6	63	6.7	50	5.3	8
67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information.	241	25.6	419	44.5	212	22.5	40	4.3	29	3.1	8

Data Collected in Spring, 2001

Tables Posted April 14, 2005

Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education