MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
DIXON MIDDLE, DIXON R-I School District

What is your sex? (I am a:
boy/girl)
SEC1 Frequency Percent
MALE 128 52.24
FEMALE 117 47.76

Frequency Missing = 1

 

What grade are you in?
SEC2 Frequency Percent
6TH 72 29.51
7TH 88 36.07
8TH 84 34.43

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Which best describes you?
SEC3 Frequency Percent
WHITE 223 91.39
BLACK 3 1.23
ASIAN/ORIENTAL 1 0.41
AMERICAN INDIAN 1 0.41
HISPANIC 7 2.87
MULTI-RACIAL 9 3.69

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How far in school did your mother
go?
SEC4 Frequency Percent
FINISHED 8TH 9 3.67
H.S. GRAD 86 35.10
POST SECONDARY 35 14.29
COLLEGE GRAD 62 25.31
DON T KNOW 53 21.63

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How far in school did your father
go?
SEC5 Frequency Percent
1 4 1.63
2 9 3.67
3 73 29.80
4 29 11.84
5 42 17.14
6 88 35.92

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How many days of school did you miss
last month?
SEC6 Frequency Percent
NONE 67 27.35
1 OR 2 DAYS 92 37.55
3 OR 4 DAYS 51 20.82
5 TO 10 DAYS 28 11.43
MORE THAN 10 DAYS 7 2.86

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How many hours of television do you
usually watch each day?
SEC7 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 69 28.28
TWO HRS. 54 22.13
THREE HRS. 52 21.31
FOUR HRS. 36 14.75
FIVE HRS. 12 4.92
SIX + HRS. 21 8.61

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 29 11.93
TWO YEAR SCHOOL 15 6.17
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL 127 52.26
MILITARY 24 9.88
OTHER 48 19.75

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Which of the following best
describes your grades so far
in school?
SEC9 Frequency Percent
A 63 25.71
A & B 76 31.02
B 30 12.24
B & C 42 17.14
C 11 4.49
C & D 15 6.12
D 2 0.82
BELOW D 6 2.45

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How much time do you usually spend
on homework each day?
SEC10 Frequency Percent
NONE ASSIGNED 37 15.10
DON T DO IT 25 10.20
1/2 HR. OR LESS 79 32.24
ONE HOUR 78 31.84
TWO HOURS 19 7.76
MORE THAN 2 HRS 7 2.86

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 172 69.92
UNDER 6 HRS. 38 15.45
6 TO 10 HRS. 16 6.50
11 TO 15 HRS. 7 2.85
16 TO 20 HRS. 5 2.03
21 TO 25 HRS. 2 0.81
MORE THAN 25 6 2.44
 
How would you describe the quality
of education available to you in
this school?
SEC12 Frequency Percent
EXCELLENT 44 18.03
GOOD 90 36.89
AVERAGE 79 32.38
BELOW AVERAGE 13 5.33
POOR 18 7.38

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How many hours each week do you
usually spend in extra-curricular
activities associated with school?
- excluding sports?
SEC13 Frequency Percent
NONE 86 35.39
1 TO 2 HRS. 73 30.04
3 TO 5 HRS. 54 22.22
6 TO 10 HRS. 17 7.00
11 TO 15 HRS. 9 3.70
16 TO 20 HRS. 3 1.23
MORE THAN 20 1 0.41

Frequency Missing = 3

 

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 93 38.11
Several Times/wk 63 25.82
Once a week 17 6.97
Once 2/wks 5 2.05
Infrequently 46 18.85
Not at all 20 8.20

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Which of the following best describes
the high school program you will
complete?
SEC15 Frequency Percent
College prep. 129 56.58
Voc./ tech. 39 17.11
General 60 26.32

Frequency Missing = 18

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your experiences in school.
SEC16A Frequency Percent
Not at all 25 10.68
Rarely 61 26.07
Occasionally 85 36.32
Regularly 63 26.92

Frequency Missing = 12

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for high school.
sec16b Frequency Percent
Not at all 64 27.47
Rarely 69 29.61
Occasionally 66 28.33
Regularly 34 14.59

Frequency Missing = 13

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for after high school.
SEC16C Frequency Percent
Not at all 49 21.03
Rarely 56 24.03
Occasionally 74 31.76
Regularly 54 23.18

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
DIXON MIDDLE, DIXON 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. 15 6.2 110 45.3 83 34.2 15 6.2 20 8.2 3
18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. 15 6.2 91 37.6 82 33.9 33 13.6 21 8.7 4
19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. 43 17.6 111 45.3 65 26.5 13 5.3 13 5.3 1
20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. 32 13.4 99 41.4 59 24.7 35 14.6 14 5.9 7
21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. 64 26.4 101 41.7 55 22.7 16 6.6 6 2.5 4
22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. 66 27.4 95 39.4 50 20.7 21 8.7 9 3.7 5
23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. 59 24.1 107 43.7 54 22.0 15 6.1 10 4.1 1
24 - My teachers make learning interesting. 32 13.1 66 27.0 81 33.2 41 16.8 24 9.8 2
25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. 41 16.8 113 46.3 59 24.2 18 7.4 13 5.3 2
26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. 40 16.5 91 37.4 74 30.5 23 9.5 15 6.2 3
27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. 85 35.0 85 35.0 50 20.6 13 5.3 10 4.1 3
28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 32 13.2 95 39.3 71 29.3 23 9.5 21 8.7 4
29 - I feel safe at school. 42 17.4 77 32.0 72 29.9 21 8.7 29 12.0 5
30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. 45 18.4 74 30.3 68 27.9 30 12.3 27 11.1 2
31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. 48 19.8 83 34.3 59 24.4 31 12.8 21 8.7 4
32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. 57 23.5 52 21.4 67 27.6 41 16.9 26 10.7 3
33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. 36 14.8 75 30.9 76 31.3 33 13.6 23 9.5 3
34 - I learn about other cultures in school. 41 17.2 92 38.5 65 27.2 26 10.9 15 6.3 7
35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. 122 50.2 81 33.3 26 10.7 3 1.2 11 4.5 3
36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. 61 25.1 103 42.4 56 23.0 10 4.1 13 5.3 3
37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. 42 17.4 107 44.4 64 26.6 22 9.1 6 2.5 5
38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. 43 17.8 106 44.0 61 25.3 16 6.6 15 6.2 5
39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 24 10.0 66 27.4 93 38.6 34 14.1 24 10.0 5
40 - Our classes are often interrupted. 50 20.7 62 25.6 82 33.9 40 16.5 8 3.3 4
41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 31 12.9 75 31.3 99 41.3 24 10.0 11 4.6 6
42 - I have fun learning. 30 12.3 72 29.5 72 29.5 27 11.1 43 17.6 2
43 - My teachers think I can learn. 85 35.0 89 36.6 50 20.6 13 5.3 6 2.5 3
44 - The community is proud of this school. 23 9.5 77 31.7 108 44.4 20 8.2 15 6.2 3
45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. 46 19.1 65 27.0 70 29.0 32 13.3 28 11.6 5
46 - Students at my school are friendly. 24 10.0 72 29.9 86 35.7 25 10.4 34 14.1 5
47 - This school is a good place to learn. 38 15.7 82 33.9 80 33.1 20 8.3 22 9.1 4
48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. 81 33.2 96 39.3 44 18.0 9 3.7 14 5.7 2
49 - My teachers are good teachers. 61 25.0 95 38.9 62 25.4 11 4.5 15 6.1 2
50 - My school building is in good condition. 35 14.5 100 41.3 62 25.6 26 10.7 19 7.9 4
51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. 58 23.9 56 23.0 74 30.5 31 12.8 24 9.9 3
52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. 75 31.0 100 41.3 45 18.6 14 5.8 8 3.3 4
53 - I like going to this school. 56 23.0 74 30.5 55 22.6 22 9.1 36 14.8 3
54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. 119 49.6 82 34.2 27 11.3 6 2.5 6 2.5 6
55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. 38 15.8 61 25.4 84 35.0 27 11.3 30 12.5 6
56 - I would attend a different school if I could. 55 22.5 44 18.0 57 23.4 38 15.6 50 20.5 2
57 - Teachers treat me with respect. 43 17.7 92 37.9 71 29.2 18 7.4 19 7.8 3
58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. 48 19.9 78 32.4 68 28.2 28 11.6 19 7.9 5
59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. 72 29.5 106 43.4 51 20.9 7 2.9 8 3.3 2
60 - I am treated fairly at school. 49 20.2 94 38.7 64 26.3 18 7.4 18 7.4 3
61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. 56 23.1 72 29.8 51 21.1 27 11.2 36 14.9 4
62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 23 9.6 63 26.4 88 36.8 39 16.3 26 10.9 7
63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. 51 20.9 72 29.5 55 22.5 29 11.9 37 15.2 2
64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. 42 17.4 92 38.2 68 28.2 24 10.0 15 6.2 5
65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. 61 25.1 83 34.2 56 23.0 17 7.0 26 10.7 3
66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. 29 12.1 41 17.2 73 30.5 49 20.5 47 19.7 7
67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. 77 31.8 87 36.0 54 22.3 11 4.5 13 5.4 4

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