MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
FT. ZUMWALT NORTH HIGH, FT. ZUMWALT R-II School District

What is your sex? (I am a:
boy/girl)
SEC1 Frequency Percent
MALE 454 49.73
FEMALE 459 50.27

Frequency Missing = 7

 

What grade are you in?
SEC2 Frequency Percent
8TH 1 0.11
9TH 278 30.42
10TH 252 27.57
11TH 209 22.87
12TH 174 19.04

Frequency Missing = 6

 

Which best describes you?
SEC3 Frequency Percent
WHITE 817 89.09
BLACK 29 3.16
ASIAN/ORIENTAL 8 0.87
AMERICAN INDIAN 7 0.76
HISPANIC 21 2.29
MULTI-RACIAL 35 3.82

Frequency Missing = 3

 

How far in school did your mother
go?
SEC4 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 8 0.88
FINISHED 8TH 18 1.98
H.S. GRAD 321 35.27
POST SECONDARY 231 25.38
COLLEGE GRAD 269 29.56
DON T KNOW 63 6.92

Frequency Missing = 10

 

How far in school did your father
go?
SEC5 Frequency Percent
1 9 0.99
2 45 4.96
3 313 34.51
4 196 21.61
5 252 27.78
6 92 10.14

Frequency Missing = 13

 

How many days of school did you miss
last month?
SEC6 Frequency Percent
NONE 404 44.25
1 OR 2 DAYS 309 33.84
3 OR 4 DAYS 124 13.58
5 TO 10 DAYS 54 5.91
MORE THAN 10 DAYS 22 2.41

Frequency Missing = 7

 

How many hours of television do you
usually watch each day?
SEC7 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 295 32.38
TWO HRS. 240 26.34
THREE HRS. 186 20.42
FOUR HRS. 97 10.65
FIVE HRS. 51 5.60
SIX + HRS. 42 4.61

Frequency Missing = 9

 

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 112 12.21
TWO YEAR SCHOOL 150 16.36
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL 526 57.36
MILITARY 36 3.93
OTHER 93 10.14

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Which of the following best
describes your grades so far
in school?
SEC9 Frequency Percent
A 229 24.95
A & B 232 25.27
B 95 10.35
B & C 173 18.85
C 73 7.95
C & D 81 8.82
D 25 2.72
BELOW D 10 1.09

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How much time do you usually spend
on homework each day?
SEC10 Frequency Percent
NONE ASSIGNED 100 10.91
DON T DO IT 142 15.49
1/2 HR. OR LESS 287 31.30
ONE HOUR 269 29.33
TWO HOURS 78 8.51
MORE THAN 2 HRS 41 4.47

Frequency Missing = 3

 

About how many hours per week do
you usually work in a part-time
job? Exclude summer vacation time.
SEC11 Frequency Percent
NONE 518 56.61
UNDER 6 HRS. 38 4.15
6 TO 10 HRS. 55 6.01
11 TO 15 HRS. 70 7.65
16 TO 20 HRS. 115 12.57
21 TO 25 HRS. 68 7.43
MORE THAN 25 51 5.57

Frequency Missing = 5

 

How would you describe the quality
of education available to you in
this school?
SEC12 Frequency Percent
EXCELLENT 36 3.94
GOOD 358 39.21
AVERAGE 412 45.13
BELOW AVERAGE 80 8.76
POOR 27 2.96

Frequency Missing = 7

 

How many hours each week do you
usually spend in extra-curricular
activities associated with school?
- excluding sports?
SEC13 Frequency Percent
NONE 354 38.60
1 TO 2 HRS. 153 16.68
3 TO 5 HRS. 110 12.00
6 TO 10 HRS. 122 13.30
11 TO 15 HRS. 115 12.54
16 TO 20 HRS. 40 4.36
MORE THAN 20 23 2.51

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 184 20.07
Several Times/wk 62 6.76
Once a week 95 10.36
Once 2/wks 103 11.23
Infrequently 399 43.51
Not at all 74 8.07

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Which of the following best describes
the high school program you will
complete?
SEC15 Frequency Percent
College prep. 481 53.15
Voc./ tech. 139 15.36
General 285 31.49

Frequency Missing = 15

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your experiences in school.
SEC16A Frequency Percent
Not at all 85 9.26
Rarely 210 22.88
Occasionally 370 40.31
Regularly 253 27.56

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for high school.
sec16b Frequency Percent
Not at all 76 8.30
Rarely 226 24.67
Occasionally 386 42.14
Regularly 228 24.89

Frequency Missing = 4

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for after high school.
SEC16C Frequency Percent
Not at all 55 6.08
Rarely 158 17.46
Occasionally 347 38.34
Regularly 345 38.12

Frequency Missing = 15

Data Collected in Spring, 2005
Tables Posted April 11, 2005
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
FT. ZUMWALT NORTH HIGH, FT. ZUMWALT R-II 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. 59 6.4 298 32.5 388 42.3 120 13.1 53 5.8 2
18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. 89 9.7 414 45.1 259 28.2 121 13.2 34 3.7 3
19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. 55 6.0 326 35.5 354 38.5 142 15.5 42 4.6 1
20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. 90 9.9 358 39.2 299 32.7 128 14.0 38 4.2 7
21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. 99 10.8 424 46.3 268 29.3 92 10.0 33 3.6 4
22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. 88 9.6 320 34.9 284 30.9 166 18.1 60 6.5 2
23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. 85 9.3 330 35.9 263 28.6 186 20.3 54 5.9 2
24 - My teachers make learning interesting. 44 4.8 201 21.9 392 42.8 193 21.1 86 9.4 4
25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. 130 14.2 448 48.8 247 26.9 64 7.0 29 3.2 2
26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. 130 14.2 383 41.9 297 32.5 66 7.2 38 4.2 6
27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. 209 22.9 425 46.5 197 21.6 55 6.0 27 3.0 7
28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 69 7.6 301 33.0 349 38.2 146 16.0 48 5.3 7
29 - I feel safe at school. 208 22.8 415 45.5 222 24.3 33 3.6 34 3.7 8
30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. 99 10.8 359 39.3 276 30.2 109 11.9 70 7.7 7
31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. 106 11.6 298 32.7 267 29.3 164 18.0 77 8.4 8
32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. 357 39.1 290 31.8 197 21.6 51 5.6 18 2.0 7
33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. 77 8.4 263 28.8 372 40.7 135 14.8 66 7.2 7
34 - I learn about other cultures in school. 88 9.6 373 40.9 293 32.1 110 12.0 49 5.4 7
35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. 237 26.0 394 43.2 194 21.3 57 6.3 30 3.3 8
36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. 217 23.9 446 49.1 173 19.0 50 5.5 23 2.5 11
37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. 86 9.4 366 39.9 308 33.6 115 12.5 43 4.7 2
38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. 139 15.2 440 48.1 251 27.5 63 6.9 21 2.3 6
39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 41 4.5 245 26.7 372 40.6 186 20.3 72 7.9 4
40 - Our classes are often interrupted. 123 13.4 279 30.4 335 36.5 157 17.1 23 2.5 3
41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 54 5.9 253 27.6 509 55.6 66 7.2 34 3.7 4
42 - I have fun learning. 57 6.2 214 23.3 336 36.6 173 18.9 137 14.9 3
43 - My teachers think I can learn. 203 22.1 474 51.7 182 19.8 29 3.2 29 3.2 3
44 - The community is proud of this school. 85 9.3 273 29.8 375 40.9 126 13.7 58 6.3 3
45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. 61 6.7 274 30.0 327 35.8 156 17.1 96 10.5 6
46 - Students at my school are friendly. 72 7.9 303 33.0 325 35.4 139 15.2 78 8.5 3
47 - This school is a good place to learn. 68 7.4 357 39.1 344 37.6 94 10.3 51 5.6 6
48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. 201 22.1 464 51.1 182 20.0 38 4.2 23 2.5 12
49 - My teachers are good teachers. 118 12.9 387 42.3 318 34.8 63 6.9 29 3.2 5
50 - My school building is in good condition. 41 4.5 304 33.3 278 30.5 184 20.2 105 11.5 8
51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. 253 27.6 333 36.4 233 25.4 73 8.0 24 2.6 4
52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. 210 22.9 440 48.0 159 17.4 78 8.5 29 3.2 4
53 - I like going to this school. 127 13.9 301 32.9 252 27.5 108 11.8 128 14.0 4
54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. 443 48.4 344 37.6 103 11.2 14 1.5 12 1.3 4
55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. 136 14.8 384 41.9 291 31.8 59 6.4 46 5.0 4
56 - I would attend a different school if I could. 189 20.7 151 16.5 213 23.3 211 23.1 151 16.5 5
57 - Teachers treat me with respect. 141 15.5 354 38.9 281 30.8 85 9.3 50 5.5 9
58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. 147 16.1 385 42.3 247 27.1 80 8.8 52 5.7 9
59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. 200 21.9 416 45.6 237 26.0 44 4.8 15 1.6 8
60 - I am treated fairly at school. 110 12.0 412 45.1 258 28.3 88 9.6 45 4.9 7
61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. 175 19.3 313 34.6 191 21.1 137 15.1 89 9.8 15
62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 42 4.7 221 24.6 416 46.3 153 17.0 67 7.5 21
63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. 67 7.3 273 29.8 252 27.5 174 19.0 150 16.4 4
64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. 207 22.6 436 47.6 208 22.7 43 4.7 22 2.4 4
65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. 183 20.0 339 37.0 219 23.9 97 10.6 77 8.4 5
66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. 189 20.6 350 38.2 205 22.4 115 12.6 57 6.2 4
67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. 264 28.9 390 42.7 180 19.7 57 6.2 22 2.4 7

Data Collected in Spring, 2005
Tables Posted April 11, 2005
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education