MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
WAYNESVILLE MIDDLE, WAYNESVILLE R-VI School District

What is your sex? (I am a:
boy/girl)
SEC1 Frequency Percent
MALE 224 49.23
FEMALE 231 50.77

Frequency Missing = 2

 

What grade are you in?
SEC2 Frequency Percent
6TH 163 35.98
7TH 154 34.00
8TH 136 30.02

Frequency Missing = 4

 

Which best describes you?
SEC3 Frequency Percent
WHITE 264 58.15
BLACK 69 15.20
ASIAN/ORIENTAL 12 2.64
AMERICAN INDIAN 10 2.20
HISPANIC 20 4.41
MULTI-RACIAL 79 17.40

Frequency Missing = 3

 

How far in school did your mother
go?
SEC4 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 3 0.66
FINISHED 8TH 11 2.42
H.S. GRAD 108 23.79
POST SECONDARY 74 16.30
COLLEGE GRAD 150 33.04
DON T KNOW 108 23.79

Frequency Missing = 3

 

How far in school did your father
go?
SEC5 Frequency Percent
1 3 0.66
2 6 1.32
3 94 20.66
4 77 16.92
5 133 29.23
6 142 31.21

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How many days of school did you miss
last month?
SEC6 Frequency Percent
NONE 188 41.23
1 OR 2 DAYS 172 37.72
3 OR 4 DAYS 72 15.79
5 TO 10 DAYS 20 4.39
MORE THAN 10 DAYS 4 0.88

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How many hours of television do you
usually watch each day?
SEC7 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 78 17.18
TWO HRS. 115 25.33
THREE HRS. 97 21.37
FOUR HRS. 68 14.98
FIVE HRS. 42 9.25
SIX + HRS. 54 11.89

Frequency Missing = 3

 

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 37 8.11
TWO YEAR SCHOOL 27 5.92
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL 303 66.45
MILITARY 26 5.70
OTHER 63 13.82

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Which of the following best
describes your grades so far
in school?
SEC9 Frequency Percent
A 69 15.10
A & B 125 27.35
B 55 12.04
B & C 102 22.32
C 40 8.75
C & D 45 9.85
D 10 2.19
BELOW D 11 2.41
 
How much time do you usually spend
on homework each day?
SEC10 Frequency Percent
NONE ASSIGNED 35 7.68
DON T DO IT 25 5.48
1/2 HR. OR LESS 156 34.21
ONE HOUR 158 34.65
TWO HOURS 55 12.06
MORE THAN 2 HRS 27 5.92

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 339 74.34
UNDER 6 HRS. 65 14.25
6 TO 10 HRS. 30 6.58
11 TO 15 HRS. 12 2.63
16 TO 20 HRS. 2 0.44
21 TO 25 HRS. 2 0.44
MORE THAN 25 6 1.32

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How would you describe the quality
of education available to you in
this school?
SEC12 Frequency Percent
EXCELLENT 78 17.11
GOOD 183 40.13
AVERAGE 156 34.21
BELOW AVERAGE 22 4.82
POOR 17 3.73

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 185 40.66
1 TO 2 HRS. 139 30.55
3 TO 5 HRS. 75 16.48
6 TO 10 HRS. 38 8.35
11 TO 15 HRS. 9 1.98
MORE THAN 20 9 1.98

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 95 20.93
Several Times/wk 125 27.53
Once a week 54 11.89
Once 2/wks 32 7.05
Infrequently 133 29.30
Not at all 15 3.30

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Which of the following best describes
the high school program you will
complete?
SEC15 Frequency Percent
College prep. 278 62.33
Voc./ tech. 71 15.92
General 97 21.75

Frequency Missing = 11

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your experiences in school.
SEC16A Frequency Percent
Not at all 31 6.98
Rarely 108 24.32
Occasionally 162 36.49
Regularly 143 32.21

Frequency Missing = 13

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for high school.
sec16b Frequency Percent
Not at all 91 20.63
Rarely 121 27.44
Occasionally 140 31.75
Regularly 89 20.18

Frequency Missing = 16

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for after high school.
SEC16C Frequency Percent
Not at all 52 11.71
Rarely 95 21.40
Occasionally 155 34.91
Regularly 142 31.98

Frequency Missing = 13

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

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
WAYNESVILLE MIDDLE, 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. 47 10.4 177 39.1 172 38.0 42 9.3 15 3.3 4
18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. 44 9.7 165 36.3 144 31.7 71 15.6 30 6.6 3
19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. 84 18.5 207 45.6 103 22.7 44 9.7 16 3.5 3
20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. 71 15.6 166 36.5 128 28.1 63 13.8 27 5.9 2
21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. 139 30.8 205 45.5 70 15.5 23 5.1 14 3.1 6
22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. 110 24.4 177 39.2 99 22.0 38 8.4 27 6.0 6
23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. 95 20.9 185 40.7 96 21.1 47 10.4 31 6.8 3
24 - My teachers make learning interesting. 64 14.1 114 25.1 156 34.3 61 13.4 60 13.2 2
25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. 103 22.7 204 44.9 101 22.2 27 5.9 19 4.2 3
26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. 94 20.8 178 39.4 136 30.1 32 7.1 12 2.7 5
27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. 156 34.5 166 36.7 89 19.7 27 6.0 14 3.1 5
28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 63 13.9 128 28.3 152 33.6 76 16.8 34 7.5 4
29 - I feel safe at school. 75 16.5 143 31.4 126 27.7 56 12.3 55 12.1 2
30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. 69 15.2 153 33.7 129 28.4 54 11.9 49 10.8 3
31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. 91 20.0 167 36.6 108 23.7 53 11.6 37 8.1 1
32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. 56 12.3 61 13.4 167 36.8 76 16.7 94 20.7 3
33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. 62 13.7 137 30.4 153 33.9 52 11.5 47 10.4 6
34 - I learn about other cultures in school. 88 19.3 159 34.9 137 30.1 40 8.8 31 6.8 2
35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. 236 51.8 145 31.8 53 11.6 7 1.5 15 3.3 1
36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. 145 31.8 207 45.4 76 16.7 22 4.8 6 1.3 1
37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. 85 18.7 193 42.4 123 27.0 33 7.3 21 4.6 2
38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. 110 24.2 178 39.2 101 22.2 34 7.5 31 6.8 3
39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 33 7.3 115 25.5 173 38.4 71 15.7 59 13.1 6
40 - Our classes are often interrupted. 69 15.4 107 23.8 172 38.3 78 17.4 23 5.1 8
41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 46 10.4 125 28.2 215 48.4 38 8.6 20 4.5 13
42 - I have fun learning. 53 11.6 122 26.8 143 31.4 57 12.5 81 17.8 1
43 - My teachers think I can learn. 158 34.7 189 41.5 73 16.0 21 4.6 14 3.1 2
44 - The community is proud of this school. 62 13.6 135 29.5 182 39.8 38 8.3 40 8.8 0
45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. 110 24.2 155 34.1 108 23.7 50 11.0 32 7.0 2
46 - Students at my school are friendly. 57 12.5 107 23.5 190 41.8 50 11.0 51 11.2 2
47 - This school is a good place to learn. 77 17.0 154 34.0 153 33.8 35 7.7 34 7.5 4
48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. 180 39.6 184 40.5 70 15.4 12 2.6 8 1.8 3
49 - My teachers are good teachers. 126 27.6 164 36.0 121 26.5 24 5.3 21 4.6 1
50 - My school building is in good condition. 20 4.4 81 17.7 128 28.0 90 19.7 138 30.2 0
51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. 82 18.0 98 21.5 143 31.4 79 17.3 54 11.8 1
52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. 143 31.4 176 38.6 80 17.5 31 6.8 26 5.7 1
53 - I like going to this school. 70 15.4 134 29.4 118 25.9 52 11.4 82 18.0 1
54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. 260 57.0 144 31.6 40 8.8 7 1.5 5 1.1 1
55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. 58 12.9 140 31.0 155 34.4 52 11.5 46 10.2 6
56 - I would attend a different school if I could. 102 22.3 70 15.3 123 26.9 77 16.8 85 18.6 0
57 - Teachers treat me with respect. 89 19.5 155 34.0 129 28.3 41 9.0 42 9.2 1
58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. 86 19.0 157 34.7 132 29.1 52 11.5 26 5.7 4
59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. 179 39.3 169 37.1 91 20.0 9 2.0 8 1.8 1
60 - I am treated fairly at school. 70 15.4 170 37.4 121 26.7 48 10.6 45 9.9 3
61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. 117 25.8 176 38.9 98 21.6 35 7.7 27 6.0 4
62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 39 8.6 121 26.8 182 40.4 62 13.7 47 10.4 6
63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. 67 14.8 149 32.8 110 24.2 53 11.7 75 16.5 3
64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. 146 32.2 185 40.7 92 20.3 14 3.1 17 3.7 3
65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. 119 26.1 148 32.5 100 21.9 37 8.1 52 11.4 1
66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. 115 25.2 161 35.3 115 25.2 25 5.5 40 8.8 1
67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. 190 41.7 181 39.7 63 13.8 12 2.6 10 2.2 1

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