MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
APPLETON CITY HIGH, APPLETON CITY R-II School District

What is your sex? (I am a:
boy/girl)
SEC1 Frequency Percent
MALE 83 56.08
FEMALE 65 43.92

Frequency Missing = 2

 

What grade are you in?
SEC2 Frequency Percent
9TH 40 26.85
10TH 31 20.81
11TH 35 23.49
12TH 43 28.86

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Which best describes you?
SEC3 Frequency Percent
WHITE 135 90.60
ASIAN/ORIENTAL 1 0.67
AMERICAN INDIAN 4 2.68
HISPANIC 4 2.68
MULTI-RACIAL 5 3.36

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How far in school did your mother
go?
SEC4 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 2 1.35
FINISHED 8TH 9 6.08
H.S. GRAD 42 28.38
POST SECONDARY 33 22.30
COLLEGE GRAD 40 27.03
DON T KNOW 22 14.86

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How far in school did your father
go?
SEC5 Frequency Percent
1 5 3.40
2 8 5.44
3 64 43.54
4 18 12.24
5 25 17.01
6 27 18.37

Frequency Missing = 3

 

How many days of school did you miss
last month?
SEC6 Frequency Percent
NONE 91 60.67
1 OR 2 DAYS 40 26.67
3 OR 4 DAYS 9 6.00
5 TO 10 DAYS 4 2.67
MORE THAN 10 DAYS 6 4.00
 
How many hours of television do you
usually watch each day?
SEC7 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 60 40.54
TWO HRS. 30 20.27
THREE HRS. 24 16.22
FOUR HRS. 17 11.49
FIVE HRS. 4 2.70
SIX + HRS. 13 8.78

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 26 17.57
TWO YEAR SCHOOL 30 20.27
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL 62 41.89
MILITARY 15 10.14
OTHER 15 10.14

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Which of the following best
describes your grades so far
in school?
SEC9 Frequency Percent
A 36 24.16
A & B 36 24.16
B 16 10.74
B & C 29 19.46
C 10 6.71
C & D 14 9.40
D 5 3.36
BELOW D 3 2.01

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How much time do you usually spend
on homework each day?
SEC10 Frequency Percent
NONE ASSIGNED 14 9.40
DON T DO IT 15 10.07
1/2 HR. OR LESS 38 25.50
ONE HOUR 49 32.89
TWO HOURS 24 16.11
MORE THAN 2 HRS 9 6.04

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 68 45.33
UNDER 6 HRS. 16 10.67
6 TO 10 HRS. 13 8.67
11 TO 15 HRS. 22 14.67
16 TO 20 HRS. 15 10.00
21 TO 25 HRS. 6 4.00
MORE THAN 25 10 6.67
 
How would you describe the quality
of education available to you in
this school?
SEC12 Frequency Percent
EXCELLENT 11 7.33
GOOD 56 37.33
AVERAGE 62 41.33
BELOW AVERAGE 15 10.00
POOR 6 4.00
 
How many hours each week do you
usually spend in extra-curricular
activities associated with school?
- excluding sports?
SEC13 Frequency Percent
NONE 51 34.69
1 TO 2 HRS. 26 17.69
3 TO 5 HRS. 20 13.61
6 TO 10 HRS. 14 9.52
11 TO 15 HRS. 17 11.56
16 TO 20 HRS. 11 7.48
MORE THAN 20 8 5.44

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 68 45.64
Several Times/wk 11 7.38
Once a week 11 7.38
Once 2/wks 6 4.03
Infrequently 34 22.82
Not at all 19 12.75

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Which of the following best describes
the high school program you will
complete?
SEC15 Frequency Percent
College prep. 68 46.90
Voc./ tech. 37 25.52
General 40 27.59

Frequency Missing = 5

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your experiences in school.
SEC16A Frequency Percent
Not at all 12 8.45
Rarely 28 19.72
Occasionally 61 42.96
Regularly 41 28.87

Frequency Missing = 8

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for high school.
sec16b Frequency Percent
Not at all 15 10.56
Rarely 35 24.65
Occasionally 53 37.32
Regularly 39 27.46

Frequency Missing = 8

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for after high school.
SEC16C Frequency Percent
Not at all 11 7.64
Rarely 24 16.67
Occasionally 57 39.58
Regularly 52 36.11

Frequency Missing = 6

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

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
APPLETON CITY HIGH, APPLETON CITY 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. 16 10.7 58 38.9 52 34.9 15 10.1 8 5.4 1
18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. 10 6.7 51 34.0 48 32.0 29 19.3 12 8.0 0
19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. 12 8.1 71 47.7 36 24.2 19 12.8 11 7.4 1
20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. 15 10.1 66 44.6 44 29.7 16 10.8 7 4.7 2
21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. 34 22.8 77 51.7 27 18.1 7 4.7 4 2.7 1
22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. 27 18.1 76 51.0 27 18.1 13 8.7 6 4.0 1
23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. 17 11.3 70 46.7 35 23.3 18 12.0 10 6.7 0
24 - My teachers make learning interesting. 6 4.0 42 28.0 59 39.3 32 21.3 11 7.3 0
25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. 17 11.3 77 51.3 43 28.7 8 5.3 5 3.3 0
26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. 20 13.4 59 39.6 47 31.5 20 13.4 3 2.0 1
27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. 30 20.1 76 51.0 26 17.4 9 6.0 8 5.4 1
28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 15 10.1 60 40.3 52 34.9 15 10.1 7 4.7 1
29 - I feel safe at school. 31 20.9 70 47.3 30 20.3 12 8.1 5 3.4 2
30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. 20 13.5 58 39.2 46 31.1 13 8.8 11 7.4 2
31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. 31 21.1 66 44.9 22 15.0 20 13.6 8 5.4 3
32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. 57 38.3 26 17.4 49 32.9 9 6.0 8 5.4 1
33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. 8 5.4 48 32.4 61 41.2 21 14.2 10 6.8 2
34 - I learn about other cultures in school. 16 10.8 50 33.8 48 32.4 21 14.2 13 8.8 2
35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. 89 59.3 49 32.7 9 6.0 1 0.7 2 1.3 0
36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. 26 17.4 87 58.4 27 18.1 7 4.7 2 1.3 1
37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. 17 11.6 73 49.7 47 32.0 9 6.1 1 0.7 3
38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. 30 20.1 73 49.0 31 20.8 9 6.0 6 4.0 1
39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 18 12.2 43 29.1 62 41.9 17 11.5 8 5.4 2
40 - Our classes are often interrupted. 7 4.8 23 15.8 58 39.7 47 32.2 11 7.5 4
41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 20 13.6 59 40.1 56 38.1 10 6.8 2 1.4 3
42 - I have fun learning. 7 4.7 42 28.4 52 35.1 25 16.9 22 14.9 2
43 - My teachers think I can learn. 42 28.4 76 51.4 23 15.5 4 2.7 3 2.0 2
44 - The community is proud of this school. 17 11.6 53 36.1 54 36.7 15 10.2 8 5.4 3
45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. 16 10.7 67 45.0 46 30.9 14 9.4 6 4.0 1
46 - Students at my school are friendly. 15 10.1 64 43.0 46 30.9 13 8.7 11 7.4 1
47 - This school is a good place to learn. 14 9.6 66 45.2 43 29.5 15 10.3 8 5.5 4
48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. 34 23.1 82 55.8 23 15.6 6 4.1 2 1.4 3
49 - My teachers are good teachers. 25 16.7 73 48.7 35 23.3 13 8.7 4 2.7 0
50 - My school building is in good condition. 18 12.1 55 36.9 45 30.2 23 15.4 8 5.4 1
51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. 13 8.7 23 15.4 42 28.2 45 30.2 26 17.4 1
52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. 29 19.3 72 48.0 30 20.0 13 8.7 6 4.0 0
53 - I like going to this school. 24 16.0 57 38.0 36 24.0 11 7.3 22 14.7 0
54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. 61 40.9 71 47.7 8 5.4 8 5.4 1 0.7 1
55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. 26 17.7 68 46.3 37 25.2 7 4.8 9 6.1 3
56 - I would attend a different school if I could. 26 17.3 16 10.7 43 28.7 25 16.7 40 26.7 0
57 - Teachers treat me with respect. 19 12.8 69 46.6 37 25.0 15 10.1 8 5.4 2
58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. 14 9.5 53 36.1 50 34.0 20 13.6 10 6.8 3
59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. 29 19.5 80 53.7 36 24.2 2 1.3 2 1.3 1
60 - I am treated fairly at school. 19 12.7 72 48.0 37 24.7 15 10.0 7 4.7 0
61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. 34 22.8 70 47.0 24 16.1 17 11.4 4 2.7 1
62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 18 12.0 49 32.7 67 44.7 14 9.3 2 1.3 0
63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. 13 8.8 57 38.5 37 25.0 22 14.9 19 12.8 2
64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. 32 21.6 72 48.6 30 20.3 9 6.1 5 3.4 2
65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. 21 14.0 46 30.7 34 22.7 28 18.7 21 14.0 0
66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. 17 11.5 59 39.9 44 29.7 14 9.5 14 9.5 2
67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. 33 22.1 71 47.7 35 23.5 8 5.4 2 1.3 1

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