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

What is your sex? (I am a:
boy/girl)
SEC1 Frequency Percent
MALE 479 49.03
FEMALE 498 50.97

Frequency Missing = 2

 

What grade are you in?
SEC2 Frequency Percent
6TH 320 32.69
7TH 358 36.57
8TH 299 30.54
9TH 2 0.20
 
Which best describes you?
SEC3 Frequency Percent
WHITE 845 86.67
BLACK 50 5.13
ASIAN/ORIENTAL 14 1.44
AMERICAN INDIAN 11 1.13
HISPANIC 15 1.54
MULTI-RACIAL 40 4.10

Frequency Missing = 4

 

How far in school did your mother
go?
SEC4 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 6 0.62
FINISHED 8TH 31 3.18
H.S. GRAD 252 25.85
POST SECONDARY 218 22.36
COLLEGE GRAD 326 33.44
DON T KNOW 142 14.56

Frequency Missing = 4

 

How far in school did your father
go?
SEC5 Frequency Percent
1 3 0.31
2 37 3.81
3 264 27.16
4 168 17.28
5 301 30.97
6 199 20.47

Frequency Missing = 7

 

How many days of school did you miss
last month?
SEC6 Frequency Percent
NONE 383 39.24
1 OR 2 DAYS 361 36.99
3 OR 4 DAYS 154 15.78
5 TO 10 DAYS 61 6.25
MORE THAN 10 DAYS 17 1.74

Frequency Missing = 3

 

How many hours of television do you
usually watch each day?
SEC7 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 177 18.27
TWO HRS. 237 24.46
THREE HRS. 214 22.08
FOUR HRS. 162 16.72
FIVE HRS. 66 6.81
SIX + HRS. 113 11.66

Frequency Missing = 10

 

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 77 7.90
TWO YEAR SCHOOL 80 8.21
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL 583 59.79
MILITARY 54 5.54
OTHER 181 18.56

Frequency Missing = 4

 

Which of the following best
describes your grades so far
in school?
SEC9 Frequency Percent
A 259 26.56
A & B 271 27.79
B 99 10.15
B & C 171 17.54
C 52 5.33
C & D 76 7.79
D 27 2.77
BELOW D 20 2.05

Frequency Missing = 4

 

How much time do you usually spend
on homework each day?
SEC10 Frequency Percent
NONE ASSIGNED 43 4.43
DON T DO IT 74 7.63
1/2 HR. OR LESS 370 38.14
ONE HOUR 313 32.27
TWO HOURS 125 12.89
MORE THAN 2 HRS 45 4.64

Frequency Missing = 9

 

About how many hours per week do
you usually work in a part-time
job? Exclude summer vacation time.
SEC11 Frequency Percent
NONE 681 70.06
UNDER 6 HRS. 174 17.90
6 TO 10 HRS. 74 7.61
11 TO 15 HRS. 22 2.26
16 TO 20 HRS. 8 0.82
21 TO 25 HRS. 5 0.51
MORE THAN 25 8 0.82

Frequency Missing = 7

 

How would you describe the quality
of education available to you in
this school?
SEC12 Frequency Percent
EXCELLENT 138 14.24
GOOD 517 53.35
AVERAGE 266 27.45
BELOW AVERAGE 19 1.96
POOR 29 2.99

Frequency Missing = 10

 

How many hours each week do you
usually spend in extra-curricular
activities associated with school?
- excluding sports?
SEC13 Frequency Percent
NONE 401 41.13
1 TO 2 HRS. 380 38.97
3 TO 5 HRS. 133 13.64
6 TO 10 HRS. 33 3.38
11 TO 15 HRS. 15 1.54
16 TO 20 HRS. 4 0.41
MORE THAN 20 9 0.92

Frequency Missing = 4

 

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 47 4.84
Several Times/wk 37 3.81
Once a week 31 3.19
Once 2/wks 58 5.97
Infrequently 642 66.12
Not at all 156 16.07

Frequency Missing = 8

 

Which of the following best describes
the high school program you will
complete?
SEC15 Frequency Percent
College prep. 509 53.47
Voc./ tech. 155 16.28
General 288 30.25

Frequency Missing = 27

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your experiences in school.
SEC16A Frequency Percent
Not at all 69 7.07
Rarely 253 25.92
Occasionally 381 39.04
Regularly 273 27.97

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for high school.
sec16b Frequency Percent
Not at all 197 20.21
Rarely 321 32.92
Occasionally 361 37.03
Regularly 96 9.85

Frequency Missing = 4

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for after high school.
SEC16C Frequency Percent
Not at all 162 16.65
Rarely 285 29.29
Occasionally 313 32.17
Regularly 213 21.89

Frequency Missing = 6

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 MIDDLE, 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. 85 8.7 441 45.1 321 32.8 92 9.4 39 4.0 1
18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. 123 12.6 413 42.4 250 25.7 142 14.6 46 4.7 5
19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. 171 17.6 469 48.3 249 25.6 60 6.2 22 2.3 8
20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. 170 17.4 415 42.6 243 24.9 104 10.7 43 4.4 4
21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. 280 28.7 453 46.5 166 17.0 53 5.4 22 2.3 5
22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. 174 17.8 411 42.1 242 24.8 102 10.5 47 4.8 3
23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. 245 25.2 392 40.4 224 23.1 87 9.0 23 2.4 8
24 - My teachers make learning interesting. 90 9.2 314 32.3 324 33.3 156 16.0 89 9.1 6
25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. 281 28.7 468 47.9 177 18.1 29 3.0 23 2.4 1
26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. 205 21.1 398 41.0 263 27.1 65 6.7 40 4.1 8
27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. 358 36.8 437 44.9 126 12.9 35 3.6 18 1.8 5
28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 116 11.9 379 38.9 300 30.8 129 13.2 50 5.1 5
29 - I feel safe at school. 261 26.7 386 39.5 214 21.9 68 7.0 47 4.8 3
30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. 192 19.7 368 37.8 242 24.8 102 10.5 70 7.2 5
31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. 211 21.6 325 33.3 235 24.1 115 11.8 90 9.2 3
32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. 155 15.9 155 15.9 331 34.0 177 18.2 155 15.9 6
33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. 140 14.4 357 36.7 320 32.9 97 10.0 59 6.1 6
34 - I learn about other cultures in school. 287 29.5 426 43.8 188 19.3 46 4.7 26 2.7 6
35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. 471 48.5 362 37.3 101 10.4 20 2.1 17 1.8 8
36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. 272 28.2 435 45.1 189 19.6 50 5.2 19 2.0 14
37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. 149 15.3 417 42.9 272 28.0 74 7.6 59 6.1 8
38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. 256 26.4 470 48.4 175 18.0 50 5.1 20 2.1 8
39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 76 7.8 297 30.6 376 38.7 151 15.5 72 7.4 7
40 - Our classes are often interrupted. 184 18.9 291 30.0 289 29.8 168 17.3 39 4.0 8
41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 117 12.2 315 32.9 454 47.4 40 4.2 32 3.3 21
42 - I have fun learning. 91 9.4 253 26.1 265 27.3 179 18.5 182 18.8 9
43 - My teachers think I can learn. 341 35.1 418 43.0 162 16.7 28 2.9 23 2.4 7
44 - The community is proud of this school. 121 12.5 344 35.5 375 38.7 79 8.1 51 5.3 9
45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. 208 21.4 372 38.4 241 24.8 100 10.3 49 5.1 9
46 - Students at my school are friendly. 90 9.3 305 31.5 345 35.6 146 15.1 83 8.6 10
47 - This school is a good place to learn. 182 18.8 435 44.9 265 27.3 52 5.4 35 3.6 10
48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. 441 45.8 396 41.2 92 9.6 19 2.0 14 1.5 17
49 - My teachers are good teachers. 251 25.8 438 45.1 214 22.0 36 3.7 32 3.3 8
50 - My school building is in good condition. 246 25.4 407 42.0 199 20.5 74 7.6 44 4.5 9
51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. 227 23.4 238 24.6 278 28.7 122 12.6 104 10.7 10
52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. 161 16.6 347 35.9 249 25.7 129 13.3 81 8.4 12
53 - I like going to this school. 198 20.4 316 32.6 236 24.4 83 8.6 136 14.0 10
54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. 549 56.8 320 33.1 71 7.3 20 2.1 7 0.7 12
55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. 207 21.4 396 41.0 266 27.5 59 6.1 38 3.9 13
56 - I would attend a different school if I could. 153 15.8 142 14.7 218 22.5 208 21.5 247 25.5 11
57 - Teachers treat me with respect. 210 21.7 387 40.0 238 24.6 80 8.3 53 5.5 11
58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. 236 24.4 391 40.4 212 21.9 90 9.3 38 3.9 12
59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. 338 35.0 417 43.2 177 18.3 21 2.2 13 1.3 13
60 - I am treated fairly at school. 173 17.9 420 43.5 238 24.6 90 9.3 45 4.7 13
61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. 132 13.8 250 26.1 227 23.7 168 17.6 180 18.8 22
62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 96 10.1 262 27.7 387 40.9 134 14.2 67 7.1 33
63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. 186 19.2 323 33.4 233 24.1 125 12.9 100 10.3 12
64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. 280 29.0 404 41.9 209 21.7 42 4.4 29 3.0 15
65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. 314 32.5 333 34.4 153 15.8 94 9.7 73 7.5 12
66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. 194 20.1 260 26.9 245 25.3 150 15.5 118 12.2 12
67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. 376 38.9 359 37.2 151 15.6 46 4.8 34 3.5 13

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