MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
LAWSON HIGH, LAWSON R-XIV School District

What is your sex? (I am a:
boy/girl)
SEC1 Frequency Percent
MALE 188 53.41
FEMALE 164 46.59
 
What grade are you in?
SEC2 Frequency Percent
9TH 104 29.63
10TH 108 30.77
11TH 75 21.37
12TH 64 18.23

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Which best describes you?
SEC3 Frequency Percent
WHITE 328 94.52
BLACK 2 0.58
ASIAN/ORIENTAL 2 0.58
AMERICAN INDIAN 5 1.44
HISPANIC 3 0.86
MULTI-RACIAL 7 2.02

Frequency Missing = 5

 

How far in school did your mother
go?
SEC4 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 1 0.29
FINISHED 8TH 15 4.29
H.S. GRAD 127 36.29
POST SECONDARY 108 30.86
COLLEGE GRAD 74 21.14
DON T KNOW 25 7.14

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How far in school did your father
go?
SEC5 Frequency Percent
1 2 0.57
2 16 4.56
3 139 39.60
4 82 23.36
5 81 23.08
6 31 8.83

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How many days of school did you miss
last month?
SEC6 Frequency Percent
NONE 182 51.70
1 OR 2 DAYS 109 30.97
3 OR 4 DAYS 39 11.08
5 TO 10 DAYS 19 5.40
MORE THAN 10 DAYS 3 0.85
 
How many hours of television do you
usually watch each day?
SEC7 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 143 40.74
TWO HRS. 94 26.78
THREE HRS. 58 16.52
FOUR HRS. 26 7.41
FIVE HRS. 12 3.42
SIX + HRS. 18 5.13

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 52 14.81
TWO YEAR SCHOOL 50 14.25
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL 210 59.83
MILITARY 17 4.84
OTHER 22 6.27

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Which of the following best
describes your grades so far
in school?
SEC9 Frequency Percent
A 106 30.20
A & B 109 31.05
B 41 11.68
B & C 63 17.95
C 15 4.27
C & D 11 3.13
D 4 1.14
BELOW D 2 0.57

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How much time do you usually spend
on homework each day?
SEC10 Frequency Percent
NONE ASSIGNED 66 18.86
DON T DO IT 50 14.29
1/2 HR. OR LESS 131 37.43
ONE HOUR 73 20.86
TWO HOURS 24 6.86
MORE THAN 2 HRS 6 1.71

Frequency Missing = 2

 

About how many hours per week do
you usually work in a part-time
job? Exclude summer vacation time.
SEC11 Frequency Percent
NONE 183 52.14
UNDER 6 HRS. 26 7.41
6 TO 10 HRS. 22 6.27
11 TO 15 HRS. 29 8.26
16 TO 20 HRS. 42 11.97
21 TO 25 HRS. 25 7.12
MORE THAN 25 24 6.84

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How would you describe the quality
of education available to you in
this school?
SEC12 Frequency Percent
EXCELLENT 115 32.67
GOOD 183 51.99
AVERAGE 49 13.92
BELOW AVERAGE 3 0.85
POOR 2 0.57
 
How many hours each week do you
usually spend in extra-curricular
activities associated with school?
- excluding sports?
SEC13 Frequency Percent
NONE 119 33.90
1 TO 2 HRS. 79 22.51
3 TO 5 HRS. 41 11.68
6 TO 10 HRS. 54 15.38
11 TO 15 HRS. 40 11.40
16 TO 20 HRS. 10 2.85
MORE THAN 20 8 2.28

Frequency Missing = 1

 

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 112 32.09
Several Times/wk 80 22.92
Once a week 32 9.17
Once 2/wks 33 9.46
Infrequently 81 23.21
Not at all 11 3.15

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Which of the following best describes
the high school program you will
complete?
SEC15 Frequency Percent
College prep. 207 61.06
Voc./ tech. 59 17.40
General 73 21.53

Frequency Missing = 13

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your experiences in school.
SEC16A Frequency Percent
Not at all 15 4.39
Rarely 67 19.59
Occasionally 143 41.81
Regularly 117 34.21

Frequency Missing = 10

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for high school.
sec16b Frequency Percent
Not at all 25 7.29
Rarely 93 27.11
Occasionally 159 46.36
Regularly 66 19.24

Frequency Missing = 9

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for after high school.
SEC16C Frequency Percent
Not at all 12 3.52
Rarely 54 15.84
Occasionally 148 43.40
Regularly 127 37.24

Frequency Missing = 11

Data Collected in Spring, 2002
Tables Posted April 15, 2005
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
LAWSON HIGH, LAWSON R-XIV 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 7.4 140 39.8 140 39.8 39 11.1 7 2.0 0
18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. 46 13.1 175 50.0 78 22.3 41 11.7 10 2.9 2
19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. 40 11.4 179 51.1 90 25.7 33 9.4 8 2.3 2
20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. 41 11.7 168 48.0 104 29.7 34 9.7 3 0.9 2
21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. 56 16.2 157 45.4 109 31.5 13 3.8 11 3.2 6
22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. 83 23.7 160 45.7 78 22.3 25 7.1 4 1.1 2
23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. 55 15.7 152 43.3 83 23.6 50 14.2 11 3.1 1
24 - My teachers make learning interesting. 35 10.1 103 29.6 150 43.1 44 12.6 16 4.6 4
25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. 62 17.7 198 56.4 75 21.4 12 3.4 4 1.1 1
26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. 65 18.5 158 45.0 104 29.6 15 4.3 9 2.6 1
27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. 101 28.7 159 45.2 64 18.2 18 5.1 10 2.8 0
28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 51 14.5 150 42.7 108 30.8 26 7.4 16 4.6 1
29 - I feel safe at school. 132 37.5 153 43.5 56 15.9 6 1.7 5 1.4 0
30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. 56 16.0 160 45.7 101 28.9 16 4.6 17 4.9 2
31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. 68 19.5 121 34.8 95 27.3 51 14.7 13 3.7 4
32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. 103 29.5 105 30.1 98 28.1 28 8.0 15 4.3 3
33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. 35 10.1 107 30.8 152 43.8 35 10.1 18 5.2 5
34 - I learn about other cultures in school. 17 4.9 106 30.6 150 43.4 57 16.5 16 4.6 6
35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. 153 43.8 135 38.7 51 14.6 6 1.7 4 1.1 3
36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. 86 24.6 190 54.3 68 19.4 5 1.4 1 0.3 2
37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. 55 15.7 193 55.1 82 23.4 14 4.0 6 1.7 2
38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. 69 19.8 177 50.9 84 24.1 13 3.7 5 1.4 4
39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 58 16.7 147 42.4 109 31.4 24 6.9 9 2.6 5
40 - Our classes are often interrupted. 24 6.9 67 19.4 138 39.9 104 30.1 13 3.8 6
41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 34 9.9 117 34.1 164 47.8 18 5.2 10 2.9 9
42 - I have fun learning. 28 8.0 98 28.0 147 42.0 49 14.0 28 8.0 2
43 - My teachers think I can learn. 74 21.2 197 56.4 63 18.1 9 2.6 6 1.7 3
44 - The community is proud of this school. 152 43.6 146 41.8 44 12.6 4 1.1 3 0.9 3
45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. 73 21.0 161 46.3 86 24.7 19 5.5 9 2.6 4
46 - Students at my school are friendly. 50 14.3 154 44.1 112 32.1 22 6.3 11 3.2 3
47 - This school is a good place to learn. 85 24.4 179 51.3 71 20.3 7 2.0 7 2.0 3
48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. 120 34.6 181 52.2 41 11.8 3 0.9 2 0.6 5
49 - My teachers are good teachers. 73 21.0 167 48.1 95 27.4 10 2.9 2 0.6 5
50 - My school building is in good condition. 173 49.9 139 40.1 30 8.6 4 1.2 1 0.3 5
51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. 56 16.2 94 27.2 142 41.2 39 11.3 14 4.1 7
52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. 114 32.7 167 47.9 45 12.9 14 4.0 9 2.6 3
53 - I like going to this school. 97 27.8 128 36.7 82 23.5 22 6.3 20 5.7 3
54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. 166 47.7 147 42.2 30 8.6 1 0.3 4 1.1 4
55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. 136 39.4 133 38.6 61 17.7 8 2.3 7 2.0 7
56 - I would attend a different school if I could. 35 10.1 34 9.9 69 20.0 88 25.5 119 34.5 7
57 - Teachers treat me with respect. 49 14.2 159 46.2 108 31.4 19 5.5 9 2.6 8
58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. 55 16.0 180 52.3 83 24.1 18 5.2 8 2.3 8
59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. 67 19.4 189 54.6 83 24.0 5 1.4 2 0.6 6
60 - I am treated fairly at school. 59 17.2 170 49.4 82 23.8 22 6.4 11 3.2 8
61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. 70 20.3 167 48.4 71 20.6 27 7.8 10 2.9 7
62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 39 11.3 165 48.0 114 33.1 18 5.2 8 2.3 8
63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. 43 12.5 156 45.2 85 24.6 34 9.9 27 7.8 7
64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. 66 19.2 178 51.7 88 25.6 7 2.0 5 1.5 8
65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. 45 13.1 108 31.4 87 25.3 55 16.0 49 14.2 8
66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. 30 8.7 78 22.7 113 32.9 63 18.4 59 17.2 9
67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. 87 25.1 176 50.9 67 19.4 8 2.3 8 2.3 6

Data Collected in Spring, 2002
Tables Posted April 15, 2005
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education