MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
HARDIN MIDDLE, ST. CHARLES R-VI School District

What is your sex? (I am a:
boy/girl)
SEC1 Frequency Percent
MALE 318 53.00
FEMALE 282 47.00

Frequency Missing = 2

 

What grade are you in?
SEC2 Frequency Percent
6TH 203 33.95
7TH 179 29.93
8TH 216 36.12

Frequency Missing = 4

 

Which best describes you?
SEC3 Frequency Percent
WHITE 475 80.37
BLACK 39 6.60
ASIAN/ORIENTAL 2 0.34
AMERICAN INDIAN 10 1.69
HISPANIC 37 6.26
MULTI-RACIAL 28 4.74

Frequency Missing = 11

 

How far in school did your mother
go?
SEC4 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 3 0.50
FINISHED 8TH 25 4.20
H.S. GRAD 155 26.05
POST SECONDARY 87 14.62
COLLEGE GRAD 169 28.40
DON T KNOW 156 26.22

Frequency Missing = 7

 

How far in school did your father
go?
SEC5 Frequency Percent
1 6 1.01
2 27 4.55
3 131 22.05
4 77 12.96
5 139 23.40
6 214 36.03

Frequency Missing = 8

 

How many days of school did you miss
last month?
SEC6 Frequency Percent
NONE 385 64.27
1 OR 2 DAYS 133 22.20
3 OR 4 DAYS 44 7.35
5 TO 10 DAYS 28 4.67
MORE THAN 10 DAYS 9 1.50

Frequency Missing = 3

 

How many hours of television do you
usually watch each day?
SEC7 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 114 19.19
TWO HRS. 149 25.08
THREE HRS. 137 23.06
FOUR HRS. 76 12.79
FIVE HRS. 39 6.57
SIX + HRS. 79 13.30

Frequency Missing = 8

 

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 42 7.04
TWO YEAR SCHOOL 41 6.87
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL 364 60.97
MILITARY 46 7.71
OTHER 104 17.42

Frequency Missing = 5

 

Which of the following best
describes your grades so far
in school?
SEC9 Frequency Percent
A 197 33.11
A & B 189 31.76
B 44 7.39
B & C 94 15.80
C 20 3.36
C & D 29 4.87
D 10 1.68
BELOW D 12 2.02

Frequency Missing = 7

 

How much time do you usually spend
on homework each day?
SEC10 Frequency Percent
NONE ASSIGNED 30 5.00
DON T DO IT 39 6.50
1/2 HR. OR LESS 181 30.17
ONE HOUR 266 44.33
TWO HOURS 58 9.67
MORE THAN 2 HRS 26 4.33

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 431 72.07
UNDER 6 HRS. 95 15.89
6 TO 10 HRS. 38 6.35
11 TO 15 HRS. 10 1.67
16 TO 20 HRS. 10 1.67
21 TO 25 HRS. 5 0.84
MORE THAN 25 9 1.51

Frequency Missing = 4

 

How would you describe the quality
of education available to you in
this school?
SEC12 Frequency Percent
EXCELLENT 120 20.03
GOOD 277 46.24
AVERAGE 158 26.38
BELOW AVERAGE 19 3.17
POOR 25 4.17

Frequency Missing = 3

 

How many hours each week do you
usually spend in extra-curricular
activities associated with school?
- excluding sports?
SEC13 Frequency Percent
NONE 289 48.33
1 TO 2 HRS. 204 34.11
3 TO 5 HRS. 75 12.54
6 TO 10 HRS. 17 2.84
11 TO 15 HRS. 4 0.67
16 TO 20 HRS. 3 0.50
MORE THAN 20 6 1.00

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 109 18.35
Several Times/wk 26 4.38
Once a week 69 11.62
Once 2/wks 76 12.79
Infrequently 254 42.76
Not at all 60 10.10

Frequency Missing = 8

 

Which of the following best describes
the high school program you will
complete?
SEC15 Frequency Percent
College prep. 323 56.08
Voc./ tech. 96 16.67
General 157 27.26

Frequency Missing = 26

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your experiences in school.
SEC16A Frequency Percent
Not at all 41 7.09
Rarely 142 24.57
Occasionally 222 38.41
Regularly 173 29.93

Frequency Missing = 24

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for high school.
sec16b Frequency Percent
Not at all 156 27.13
Rarely 204 35.48
Occasionally 166 28.87
Regularly 49 8.52

Frequency Missing = 27

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for after high school.
SEC16C Frequency Percent
Not at all 103 17.82
Rarely 154 26.64
Occasionally 197 34.08
Regularly 124 21.45

Frequency Missing = 24

Data Collected in Fall, 2003
Tables Posted April 16, 2005
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
HARDIN MIDDLE, ST. CHARLES R-VI 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. 67 11.3 268 45.0 196 32.9 45 7.6 19 3.2 7
18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. 97 16.2 231 38.6 187 31.3 60 10.0 23 3.8 4
19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. 124 20.8 265 44.5 144 24.2 48 8.1 14 2.4 7
20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. 132 22.1 222 37.2 145 24.3 58 9.7 39 6.5 6
21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. 192 32.7 268 45.7 98 16.7 15 2.6 14 2.4 15
22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. 158 26.8 238 40.3 132 22.4 34 5.8 28 4.7 12
23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. 108 18.2 245 41.2 155 26.1 64 10.8 23 3.9 7
24 - My teachers make learning interesting. 86 14.5 196 33.1 173 29.2 88 14.8 50 8.4 9
25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. 148 25.0 261 44.1 144 24.3 19 3.2 20 3.4 10
26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. 111 18.8 249 42.3 166 28.2 38 6.5 25 4.2 13
27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. 211 35.9 217 36.9 106 18.0 32 5.4 22 3.7 14
28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 96 16.1 239 40.2 156 26.2 70 11.8 34 5.7 7
29 - I feel safe at school. 169 28.6 174 29.4 151 25.5 41 6.9 56 9.5 11
30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. 112 19.0 225 38.1 153 25.9 58 9.8 42 7.1 12
31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. 154 26.1 224 38.0 129 21.9 45 7.6 38 6.4 12
32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. 60 10.2 90 15.3 168 28.6 131 22.3 138 23.5 15
33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. 107 18.4 210 36.0 166 28.5 46 7.9 54 9.3 19
34 - I learn about other cultures in school. 108 18.3 218 36.9 166 28.1 61 10.3 37 6.3 12
35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. 264 44.5 196 33.1 92 15.5 16 2.7 25 4.2 9
36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. 129 21.6 287 48.1 126 21.1 31 5.2 24 4.0 5
37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. 72 12.2 263 44.5 177 29.9 49 8.3 30 5.1 11
38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. 197 33.2 225 37.9 121 20.4 22 3.7 29 4.9 8
39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 60 10.1 189 31.8 212 35.6 78 13.1 56 9.4 7
40 - Our classes are often interrupted. 77 13.1 120 20.5 235 40.1 117 20.0 37 6.3 16
41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 57 9.8 166 28.4 299 51.2 37 6.3 25 4.3 18
42 - I have fun learning. 83 14.0 167 28.1 177 29.8 83 14.0 84 14.1 8
43 - My teachers think I can learn. 195 33.7 241 41.7 96 16.6 18 3.1 28 4.8 24
44 - The community is proud of this school. 86 14.9 182 31.5 213 36.9 47 8.1 49 8.5 25
45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. 114 19.3 213 36.0 172 29.1 56 9.5 36 6.1 11
46 - Students at my school are friendly. 67 11.5 170 29.1 226 38.6 77 13.2 45 7.7 17
47 - This school is a good place to learn. 106 18.3 249 43.1 154 26.6 36 6.2 33 5.7 24
48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. 236 40.4 228 39.0 83 14.2 17 2.9 20 3.4 18
49 - My teachers are good teachers. 191 32.4 238 40.4 113 19.2 22 3.7 25 4.2 13
50 - My school building is in good condition. 86 14.8 210 36.2 150 25.9 83 14.3 51 8.8 22
51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. 87 15.1 110 19.1 179 31.1 113 19.6 87 15.1 26
52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. 108 18.4 188 32.1 164 28.0 79 13.5 47 8.0 16
53 - I like going to this school. 121 20.7 206 35.2 145 24.8 38 6.5 75 12.8 17
54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. 326 56.3 168 29.0 63 10.9 8 1.4 14 2.4 23
55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. 122 21.3 231 40.2 163 28.4 28 4.9 30 5.2 28
56 - I would attend a different school if I could. 71 12.3 66 11.5 149 25.9 146 25.4 143 24.9 27
57 - Teachers treat me with respect. 153 26.8 203 35.6 139 24.4 35 6.1 40 7.0 32
58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. 101 17.9 179 31.8 167 29.7 70 12.4 46 8.2 39
59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. 192 33.3 246 42.6 102 17.7 17 2.9 20 3.5 25
60 - I am treated fairly at school. 111 19.3 240 41.7 141 24.5 37 6.4 47 8.2 26
61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. 145 24.9 200 34.4 124 21.3 62 10.7 51 8.8 20
62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 61 11.2 202 37.0 193 35.3 55 10.1 35 6.4 56
63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. 111 19.0 182 31.2 148 25.4 59 10.1 83 14.2 19
64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. 132 23.8 231 41.6 129 23.2 32 5.8 31 5.6 47
65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. 184 32.9 188 33.6 102 18.2 35 6.3 50 8.9 43
66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. 93 16.7 133 23.8 171 30.6 91 16.3 70 12.5 44
67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. 178 31.3 206 36.3 129 22.7 28 4.9 27 4.8 34

Data Collected in Fall, 2003
Tables Posted April 16, 2005
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education