MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
DR. BERNARD J. DUBRAY MIDDLE, FT. ZUMWALT R-II School District

What is your sex? (I am a:
boy/girl)
SEC1 Frequency Percent
MALE 448 49.56
FEMALE 456 50.44

Frequency Missing = 1

 

What grade are you in?
SEC2 Frequency Percent
6TH 288 31.86
7TH 323 35.73
8TH 293 32.41

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Which best describes you?
SEC3 Frequency Percent
WHITE 771 85.29
BLACK 33 3.65
ASIAN/ORIENTAL 12 1.33
AMERICAN INDIAN 11 1.22
HISPANIC 22 2.43
MULTI-RACIAL 55 6.08

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How far in school did your mother
go?
SEC4 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 4 0.44
FINISHED 8TH 29 3.21
H.S. GRAD 189 20.91
POST SECONDARY 187 20.69
COLLEGE GRAD 308 34.07
DON T KNOW 187 20.69

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How far in school did your father
go?
SEC5 Frequency Percent
1 4 0.44
2 28 3.10
3 182 20.13
4 147 16.26
5 294 32.52
6 249 27.54

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How many days of school did you miss
last month?
SEC6 Frequency Percent
NONE 399 44.09
1 OR 2 DAYS 282 31.16
3 OR 4 DAYS 147 16.24
5 TO 10 DAYS 60 6.63
MORE THAN 10 DAYS 17 1.88
 
How many hours of television do you
usually watch each day?
SEC7 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 148 16.39
TWO HRS. 213 23.59
THREE HRS. 189 20.93
FOUR HRS. 136 15.06
FIVE HRS. 87 9.63
SIX + HRS. 130 14.40

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 34 3.76
TWO YEAR SCHOOL 61 6.75
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL 622 68.81
MILITARY 52 5.75
OTHER 135 14.93

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Which of the following best
describes your grades so far
in school?
SEC9 Frequency Percent
A 297 32.82
A & B 280 30.94
B 79 8.73
B & C 130 14.36
C 34 3.76
C & D 56 6.19
D 11 1.22
BELOW D 18 1.99
 
How much time do you usually spend
on homework each day?
SEC10 Frequency Percent
NONE ASSIGNED 60 6.64
DON T DO IT 76 8.41
1/2 HR. OR LESS 321 35.51
ONE HOUR 278 30.75
TWO HOURS 128 14.16
MORE THAN 2 HRS 41 4.54

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 628 69.47
UNDER 6 HRS. 187 20.69
6 TO 10 HRS. 48 5.31
11 TO 15 HRS. 20 2.21
16 TO 20 HRS. 11 1.22
21 TO 25 HRS. 2 0.22
MORE THAN 25 8 0.88

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How would you describe the quality
of education available to you in
this school?
SEC12 Frequency Percent
EXCELLENT 238 26.33
GOOD 420 46.46
AVERAGE 195 21.57
BELOW AVERAGE 23 2.54
POOR 28 3.10

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 326 36.02
1 TO 2 HRS. 365 40.33
3 TO 5 HRS. 169 18.67
6 TO 10 HRS. 35 3.87
11 TO 15 HRS. 4 0.44
16 TO 20 HRS. 2 0.22
MORE THAN 20 4 0.44
 
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 39 4.31
Several Times/wk 29 3.20
Once a week 56 6.19
Once 2/wks 124 13.70
Infrequently 642 70.94
Not at all 15 1.66
 
Which of the following best describes
the high school program you will
complete?
SEC15 Frequency Percent
College prep. 600 67.04
Voc./ tech. 127 14.19
General 168 18.77

Frequency Missing = 10

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your experiences in school.
SEC16A Frequency Percent
Not at all 59 6.53
Rarely 216 23.92
Occasionally 363 40.20
Regularly 265 29.35

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for high school.
sec16b Frequency Percent
Not at all 196 21.71
Rarely 311 34.44
Occasionally 286 31.67
Regularly 110 12.18

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for after high school.
SEC16C Frequency Percent
Not at all 134 14.86
Rarely 253 28.05
Occasionally 303 33.59
Regularly 212 23.50

Frequency Missing = 3

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

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
DR. BERNARD J. DUBRAY 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. 90 10.0 384 42.5 332 36.7 69 7.6 29 3.2 1
18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. 121 13.4 370 40.9 256 28.3 126 13.9 31 3.4 1
19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. 207 23.0 403 44.8 195 21.7 73 8.1 22 2.4 5
20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. 181 20.1 356 39.5 216 23.9 101 11.2 48 5.3 3
21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. 318 35.2 382 42.3 156 17.3 28 3.1 20 2.2 1
22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. 222 24.5 359 39.7 186 20.6 91 10.1 47 5.2 0
23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. 229 25.4 394 43.6 185 20.5 68 7.5 27 3.0 2
24 - My teachers make learning interesting. 138 15.2 261 28.8 294 32.5 122 13.5 90 9.9 0
25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. 273 30.3 436 48.4 138 15.3 36 4.0 18 2.0 4
26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. 251 27.8 362 40.0 208 23.0 49 5.4 34 3.8 1
27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. 405 44.8 351 38.8 113 12.5 20 2.2 15 1.7 1
28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 163 18.0 360 39.8 256 28.3 96 10.6 30 3.3 0
29 - I feel safe at school. 314 34.7 328 36.2 172 19.0 43 4.8 48 5.3 0
30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. 186 20.6 347 38.4 218 24.1 81 9.0 72 8.0 1
31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. 166 18.4 304 33.6 208 23.0 140 15.5 86 9.5 1
32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. 90 10.0 119 13.2 310 34.3 182 20.2 202 22.4 2
33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. 205 22.7 304 33.6 264 29.2 80 8.8 51 5.6 1
34 - I learn about other cultures in school. 227 25.1 365 40.3 190 21.0 73 8.1 50 5.5 0
35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. 472 52.2 290 32.1 106 11.7 14 1.5 22 2.4 1
36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. 300 33.3 365 40.6 169 18.8 43 4.8 23 2.6 5
37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. 180 19.9 417 46.1 208 23.0 64 7.1 35 3.9 1
38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. 338 37.4 361 40.0 145 16.1 35 3.9 24 2.7 2
39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 90 10.0 271 30.0 345 38.2 123 13.6 74 8.2 2
40 - Our classes are often interrupted. 165 18.3 224 24.8 283 31.4 184 20.4 46 5.1 3
41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 92 10.2 252 28.1 469 52.2 52 5.8 33 3.7 7
42 - I have fun learning. 113 12.5 206 22.9 252 28.0 134 14.9 196 21.8 4
43 - My teachers think I can learn. 347 38.8 362 40.4 136 15.2 25 2.8 25 2.8 10
44 - The community is proud of this school. 217 24.2 325 36.2 301 33.6 31 3.5 23 2.6 8
45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. 189 21.0 334 37.2 232 25.8 99 11.0 45 5.0 6
46 - Students at my school are friendly. 96 10.7 254 28.3 316 35.2 123 13.7 109 12.1 7
47 - This school is a good place to learn. 241 26.9 385 43.0 199 22.2 34 3.8 36 4.0 10
48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. 420 47.1 372 41.8 71 8.0 12 1.3 16 1.8 14
49 - My teachers are good teachers. 336 37.6 350 39.1 145 16.2 43 4.8 20 2.2 11
50 - My school building is in good condition. 493 55.1 323 36.1 54 6.0 12 1.3 12 1.3 11
51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. 198 22.2 214 24.0 241 27.0 131 14.7 109 12.2 12
52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. 170 19.0 320 35.8 216 24.2 102 11.4 85 9.5 12
53 - I like going to this school. 219 24.5 290 32.5 205 23.0 70 7.8 109 12.2 12
54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. 549 61.5 268 30.0 47 5.3 19 2.1 10 1.1 12
55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. 247 27.7 358 40.2 203 22.8 42 4.7 41 4.6 14
56 - I would attend a different school if I could. 118 13.3 96 10.8 216 24.3 192 21.6 268 30.1 15
57 - Teachers treat me with respect. 262 29.4 333 37.4 190 21.3 61 6.8 45 5.1 14
58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. 187 21.1 281 31.6 262 29.5 95 10.7 63 7.1 17
59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. 360 40.4 384 43.1 118 13.2 15 1.7 14 1.6 14
60 - I am treated fairly at school. 203 22.8 344 38.6 203 22.8 88 9.9 53 5.9 14
61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. 121 13.6 233 26.3 198 22.3 158 17.8 177 20.0 18
62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 97 11.0 232 26.3 346 39.2 128 14.5 80 9.1 22
63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. 158 17.8 275 30.9 199 22.4 149 16.8 108 12.1 16
64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. 260 29.3 386 43.5 180 20.3 32 3.6 30 3.4 17
65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. 362 40.8 269 30.3 141 15.9 45 5.1 71 8.0 17
66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. 165 18.6 197 22.2 292 32.9 105 11.8 129 14.5 17
67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. 385 43.4 317 35.7 126 14.2 30 3.4 30 3.4 17

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