MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
EMIL E. HOLT SR. HIGH, WENTZVILLE R-IV School District

What is your sex? (I am a:
boy/girl)
SEC1 Frequency Percent
MALE 744 49.70
FEMALE 753 50.30

Frequency Missing = 5

 

What grade are you in?
SEC2 Frequency Percent
7TH 1 0.07
8TH 1 0.07
9TH 457 30.55
10TH 393 26.27
11TH 361 24.13
12TH 283 18.92

Frequency Missing = 6

 

Which best describes you?
SEC3 Frequency Percent
WHITE 1294 86.85
BLACK 91 6.11
ASIAN/ORIENTAL 24 1.61
AMERICAN INDIAN 16 1.07
HISPANIC 26 1.74
MULTI-RACIAL 39 2.62

Frequency Missing = 12

 

How far in school did your mother
go?
SEC4 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 6 0.40
FINISHED 8TH 51 3.42
H.S. GRAD 429 28.75
POST SECONDARY 369 24.73
COLLEGE GRAD 496 33.24
DON T KNOW 141 9.45

Frequency Missing = 10

 

How far in school did your father
go?
SEC5 Frequency Percent
1 9 0.60
2 50 3.34
3 373 24.95
4 316 21.14
5 552 36.92
6 195 13.04

Frequency Missing = 7

 

How many days of school did you miss
last month?
SEC6 Frequency Percent
NONE 671 44.79
1 OR 2 DAYS 522 34.85
3 OR 4 DAYS 174 11.62
5 TO 10 DAYS 89 5.94
MORE THAN 10 DAYS 42 2.80

Frequency Missing = 4

 

How many hours of television do you
usually watch each day?
SEC7 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 577 38.54
TWO HRS. 440 29.39
THREE HRS. 245 16.37
FOUR HRS. 124 8.28
FIVE HRS. 43 2.87
SIX + HRS. 68 4.54

Frequency Missing = 5

 

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 166 11.13
TWO YEAR SCHOOL 166 11.13
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL 975 65.35
MILITARY 66 4.42
OTHER 119 7.98

Frequency Missing = 10

 

Which of the following best
describes your grades so far
in school?
SEC9 Frequency Percent
A 315 21.07
A & B 423 28.29
B 223 14.92
B & C 289 19.33
C 103 6.89
C & D 86 5.75
D 33 2.21
BELOW D 23 1.54

Frequency Missing = 7

 

How much time do you usually spend
on homework each day?
SEC10 Frequency Percent
NONE ASSIGNED 83 5.54
DON T DO IT 154 10.27
1/2 HR. OR LESS 357 23.82
ONE HOUR 548 36.56
TWO HOURS 239 15.94
MORE THAN 2 HRS 118 7.87

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 779 51.93
UNDER 6 HRS. 94 6.27
6 TO 10 HRS. 115 7.67
11 TO 15 HRS. 120 8.00
16 TO 20 HRS. 170 11.33
21 TO 25 HRS. 116 7.73
MORE THAN 25 106 7.07

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How would you describe the quality
of education available to you in
this school?
SEC12 Frequency Percent
EXCELLENT 215 14.38
GOOD 728 48.70
AVERAGE 442 29.57
BELOW AVERAGE 69 4.62
POOR 41 2.74

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 551 37.03
1 TO 2 HRS. 314 21.10
3 TO 5 HRS. 209 14.05
6 TO 10 HRS. 159 10.69
11 TO 15 HRS. 145 9.74
16 TO 20 HRS. 63 4.23
MORE THAN 20 47 3.16

Frequency Missing = 14

 

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 208 13.94
Several Times/wk 421 28.22
Once a week 137 9.18
Once 2/wks 99 6.64
Infrequently 449 30.09
Not at all 178 11.93

Frequency Missing = 10

 

Which of the following best describes
the high school program you will
complete?
SEC15 Frequency Percent
College prep. 866 60.31
Voc./ tech. 181 12.60
General 389 27.09

Frequency Missing = 66

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your experiences in school.
SEC16A Frequency Percent
Not at all 107 7.43
Rarely 322 22.36
Occasionally 552 38.33
Regularly 459 31.88

Frequency Missing = 62

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for high school.
sec16b Frequency Percent
Not at all 155 10.76
Rarely 368 25.54
Occasionally 596 41.36
Regularly 322 22.35

Frequency Missing = 61

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for after high school.
SEC16C Frequency Percent
Not at all 123 8.54
Rarely 267 18.53
Occasionally 548 38.03
Regularly 503 34.91

Frequency Missing = 61

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

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
EMIL E. HOLT SR. HIGH, WENTZVILLE R-IV 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. 91 6.1 559 37.3 544 36.3 213 14.2 90 6.0 5
18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. 138 9.2 617 41.4 435 29.2 227 15.2 75 5.0 10
19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. 133 8.9 617 41.4 475 31.9 213 14.3 51 3.4 13
20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. 137 9.2 587 39.4 465 31.2 206 13.8 94 6.3 13
21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. 224 15.2 718 48.7 381 25.9 110 7.5 40 2.7 29
22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. 211 14.2 605 40.7 444 29.8 165 11.1 63 4.2 14
23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. 176 11.8 582 38.9 434 29.0 225 15.1 78 5.2 7
24 - My teachers make learning interesting. 79 5.3 363 24.3 629 42.1 288 19.3 135 9.0 8
25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. 211 14.2 832 56.0 360 24.2 61 4.1 23 1.5 15
26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. 243 16.3 752 50.5 375 25.2 87 5.8 31 2.1 14
27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. 342 23.0 668 44.8 314 21.1 118 7.9 48 3.2 12
28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 137 9.2 509 34.1 566 37.9 210 14.1 71 4.8 9
29 - I feel safe at school. 329 22.1 637 42.7 385 25.8 80 5.4 60 4.0 11
30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. 218 14.6 562 37.6 438 29.3 159 10.6 117 7.8 8
31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. 154 10.3 583 39.1 435 29.2 212 14.2 107 7.2 11
32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. 489 32.7 433 29.0 419 28.0 114 7.6 39 2.6 8
33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. 111 7.5 451 30.5 591 40.0 220 14.9 104 7.0 25
34 - I learn about other cultures in school. 139 9.3 576 38.7 457 30.7 230 15.5 85 5.7 15
35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. 571 38.3 572 38.3 251 16.8 57 3.8 41 2.7 10
36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. 316 21.1 793 53.0 303 20.3 49 3.3 34 2.3 7
37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. 160 10.7 629 42.1 496 33.2 143 9.6 67 4.5 7
38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. 228 15.3 715 47.9 414 27.7 97 6.5 38 2.5 10
39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 90 6.0 481 32.3 602 40.4 237 15.9 80 5.4 12
40 - Our classes are often interrupted. 139 9.3 328 22.0 584 39.2 369 24.8 70 4.7 12
41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 92 6.2 400 27.2 847 57.5 96 6.5 38 2.6 29
42 - I have fun learning. 100 6.7 407 27.2 575 38.4 255 17.0 161 10.7 4
43 - My teachers think I can learn. 334 22.3 769 51.4 297 19.8 67 4.5 30 2.0 5
44 - The community is proud of this school. 247 16.5 585 39.1 511 34.1 109 7.3 45 3.0 5
45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. 165 11.1 473 31.7 522 35.0 209 14.0 124 8.3 9
46 - Students at my school are friendly. 143 9.6 595 39.7 500 33.4 168 11.2 91 6.1 5
47 - This school is a good place to learn. 179 12.0 671 45.1 473 31.8 107 7.2 57 3.8 15
48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. 401 26.9 763 51.2 241 16.2 54 3.6 32 2.1 11
49 - My teachers are good teachers. 222 14.8 682 45.6 441 29.5 102 6.8 49 3.3 6
50 - My school building is in good condition. 363 24.2 395 26.4 373 24.9 226 15.1 141 9.4 4
51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. 304 20.3 433 28.9 512 34.2 182 12.2 66 4.4 5
52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. 324 21.7 686 45.9 305 20.4 119 8.0 59 4.0 9
53 - I like going to this school. 219 14.6 489 32.6 440 29.4 170 11.3 180 12.0 4
54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. 692 46.4 582 39.0 162 10.9 35 2.3 21 1.4 10
55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. 247 16.6 614 41.2 467 31.3 107 7.2 57 3.8 10
56 - I would attend a different school if I could. 272 18.2 252 16.9 433 29.0 307 20.5 231 15.5 7
57 - Teachers treat me with respect. 207 13.8 624 41.7 438 29.3 137 9.2 89 6.0 7
58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. 193 12.9 600 40.1 438 29.3 180 12.0 86 5.7 5
59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. 320 21.4 765 51.2 341 22.8 42 2.8 26 1.7 8
60 - I am treated fairly at school. 187 12.5 700 46.9 400 26.8 130 8.7 76 5.1 9
61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. 244 16.4 588 39.4 316 21.2 224 15.0 120 8.0 10
62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 110 7.4 434 29.1 720 48.2 165 11.1 64 4.3 9
63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. 139 9.3 466 31.1 455 30.4 232 15.5 206 13.8 4
64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. 287 19.2 710 47.4 361 24.1 93 6.2 46 3.1 5
65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. 222 14.8 558 37.3 395 26.4 158 10.6 162 10.8 7
66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. 165 11.0 342 22.8 485 32.3 288 19.2 220 14.7 2
67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. 342 22.8 642 42.9 375 25.0 92 6.1 47 3.1 4
68 - If I have a problem, there is at least one adult I can go to for help and who will listen to me. 491 33.0 659 44.2 218 14.6 62 4.2 60 4.0 12
69 - In my classes, my teachers use a variety of instructional strategies such as cooperative learning. 165 11.1 639 42.9 498 33.5 139 9.3 47 3.2 14
70 - I am allowed to do projects and meaningful work in my classes. 215 14.5 711 47.9 416 28.0 103 6.9 40 2.7 17
71 - I feel challenged in my schoolwork. 246 16.5 624 41.9 428 28.8 135 9.1 55 3.7 14
72 - I have a sufficient variety of classes from which to choose for my schedule each year. 216 14.5 672 45.3 371 25.0 150 10.1 76 5.1 17
73 - I know my principal. 413 27.8 602 40.5 295 19.9 109 7.3 67 4.5 16
74 - I find what I learn in school to be relevant to real life. 86 5.8 402 27.0 559 37.6 308 20.7 132 8.9 15
75 - My teachers are fair in the way they discipline students. 110 7.4 445 29.9 507 34.1 266 17.9 160 10.8 14
76 - Participating in or attending extra curricular activities is important to me. 447 30.1 398 26.8 362 24.3 158 10.6 122 8.2 15
77 - I think this is a good school and am proud to be a student here. 290 19.5 495 33.4 461 31.1 112 7.5 126 8.5 18

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