MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
BERKELEY MIDDLE, FERGUSON-FLORISSANT R-II School District

What is your sex? (I am a:
boy/girl)
SEC1 Frequency Percent
MALE 152 47.06
FEMALE 171 52.94

Frequency Missing = 3

 

What grade are you in?
SEC2 Frequency Percent
6TH 1 0.31
7TH 194 60.82
8TH 124 38.87

Frequency Missing = 7

 

Which best describes you?
SEC3 Frequency Percent
WHITE 5 1.58
BLACK 286 90.51
ASIAN/ORIENTAL 1 0.32
AMERICAN INDIAN 9 2.85
HISPANIC 1 0.32
MULTI-RACIAL 14 4.43

Frequency Missing = 10

 

How far in school did your mother
go?
SEC4 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 2 0.63
FINISHED 8TH 6 1.90
H.S. GRAD 91 28.80
POST SECONDARY 48 15.19
COLLEGE GRAD 81 25.63
DON T KNOW 88 27.85

Frequency Missing = 10

 

How far in school did your father
go?
SEC5 Frequency Percent
1 3 0.96
2 8 2.55
3 72 22.93
4 29 9.24
5 59 18.79
6 143 45.54

Frequency Missing = 12

 

How many days of school did you miss
last month?
SEC6 Frequency Percent
NONE 148 45.82
1 OR 2 DAYS 89 27.55
3 OR 4 DAYS 44 13.62
5 TO 10 DAYS 30 9.29
MORE THAN 10 DAYS 12 3.72

Frequency Missing = 3

 

How many hours of television do you
usually watch each day?
SEC7 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 46 14.60
TWO HRS. 44 13.97
THREE HRS. 56 17.78
FOUR HRS. 58 18.41
FIVE HRS. 32 10.16
SIX + HRS. 79 25.08

Frequency Missing = 11

 

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 33 10.28
TWO YEAR SCHOOL 25 7.79
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL 200 62.31
MILITARY 17 5.30
OTHER 46 14.33

Frequency Missing = 5

 

Which of the following best
describes your grades so far
in school?
SEC9 Frequency Percent
A 27 8.57
A & B 79 25.08
B 19 6.03
B & C 102 32.38
C 20 6.35
C & D 47 14.92
D 10 3.17
BELOW D 11 3.49

Frequency Missing = 11

 

How much time do you usually spend
on homework each day?
SEC10 Frequency Percent
NONE ASSIGNED 16 4.97
DON T DO IT 15 4.66
1/2 HR. OR LESS 134 41.61
ONE HOUR 107 33.23
TWO HOURS 34 10.56
MORE THAN 2 HRS 16 4.97

Frequency Missing = 4

 

About how many hours per week do
you usually work in a part-time
job? Exclude summer vacation time.
SEC11 Frequency Percent
NONE 220 68.97
UNDER 6 HRS. 47 14.73
6 TO 10 HRS. 39 12.23
11 TO 15 HRS. 6 1.88
16 TO 20 HRS. 1 0.31
21 TO 25 HRS. 2 0.63
MORE THAN 25 4 1.25

Frequency Missing = 7

 

How would you describe the quality
of education available to you in
this school?
SEC12 Frequency Percent
EXCELLENT 48 14.91
GOOD 111 34.47
AVERAGE 136 42.24
BELOW AVERAGE 15 4.66
POOR 12 3.73

Frequency Missing = 4

 

How many hours each week do you
usually spend in extra-curricular
activities associated with school?
- excluding sports?
SEC13 Frequency Percent
NONE 161 50.47
1 TO 2 HRS. 103 32.29
3 TO 5 HRS. 34 10.66
6 TO 10 HRS. 14 4.39
11 TO 15 HRS. 4 1.25
16 TO 20 HRS. 1 0.31
MORE THAN 20 2 0.63

Frequency Missing = 7

 

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 69 21.56
Several Times/wk 25 7.81
Once a week 29 9.06
Once 2/wks 20 6.25
Infrequently 80 25.00
Not at all 97 30.31

Frequency Missing = 6

 

Which of the following best describes
the high school program you will
complete?
SEC15 Frequency Percent
College prep. 199 68.86
Voc./ tech. 37 12.80
General 53 18.34

Frequency Missing = 37

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your experiences in school.
SEC16A Frequency Percent
Not at all 22 7.26
Rarely 76 25.08
Occasionally 90 29.70
Regularly 115 37.95

Frequency Missing = 23

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for high school.
sec16b Frequency Percent
Not at all 61 20.54
Rarely 84 28.28
Occasionally 76 25.59
Regularly 76 25.59

Frequency Missing = 29

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for after high school.
SEC16C Frequency Percent
Not at all 37 12.42
Rarely 61 20.47
Occasionally 75 25.17
Regularly 125 41.95

Frequency Missing = 28

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

 

 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
BERKELEY MIDDLE, FERGUSON-FLORISSANT 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. 62 19.2 138 42.7 92 28.5 17 5.3 14 4.3 3
18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. 51 16.3 116 37.1 90 28.8 34 10.9 22 7.0 13
19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. 64 20.4 105 33.4 90 28.7 43 13.7 12 3.8 12
20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. 105 32.9 103 32.3 63 19.7 33 10.3 15 4.7 7
21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. 82 26.2 118 37.7 63 20.1 33 10.5 17 5.4 13
22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. 73 23.2 101 32.2 85 27.1 34 10.8 21 6.7 12
23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. 104 32.4 114 35.5 62 19.3 26 8.1 15 4.7 5
24 - My teachers make learning interesting. 28 8.8 102 32.1 110 34.6 39 12.3 39 12.3 8
25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. 83 26.3 144 45.6 53 16.8 22 7.0 14 4.4 10
26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. 82 25.9 107 33.9 85 26.9 28 8.9 14 4.4 10
27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. 124 38.6 113 35.2 57 17.8 17 5.3 10 3.1 5
28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 31 9.7 87 27.2 105 32.8 55 17.2 42 13.1 6
29 - I feel safe at school. 57 17.9 104 32.7 89 28.0 31 9.7 37 11.6 8
30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. 53 17.0 98 31.5 90 28.9 36 11.6 34 10.9 15
31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. 87 27.7 126 40.1 59 18.8 28 8.9 14 4.5 12
32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. 30 9.8 43 14.1 76 24.9 71 23.3 85 27.9 21
33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. 47 15.1 90 28.8 92 29.5 41 13.1 42 13.5 14
34 - I learn about other cultures in school. 75 24.4 125 40.7 65 21.2 24 7.8 18 5.9 19
35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. 182 58.0 78 24.8 31 9.9 11 3.5 12 3.8 12
36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. 98 31.1 115 36.5 77 24.4 20 6.3 5 1.6 11
37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. 51 16.3 116 37.2 83 26.6 41 13.1 21 6.7 14
38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. 84 27.1 108 34.8 72 23.2 27 8.7 19 6.1 16
39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 28 8.9 68 21.5 103 32.6 64 20.3 53 16.8 10
40 - Our classes are often interrupted. 54 17.3 73 23.4 111 35.6 46 14.7 28 9.0 14
41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 52 17.3 97 32.3 107 35.7 24 8.0 20 6.7 26
42 - I have fun learning. 60 19.3 89 28.6 88 28.3 41 13.2 33 10.6 15
43 - My teachers think I can learn. 128 42.4 109 36.1 41 13.6 13 4.3 11 3.6 24
44 - The community is proud of this school. 22 7.3 68 22.6 121 40.2 48 15.9 42 14.0 25
45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. 72 23.8 83 27.4 99 32.7 34 11.2 15 5.0 23
46 - Students at my school are friendly. 27 8.8 69 22.4 123 39.9 44 14.3 45 14.6 18
47 - This school is a good place to learn. 45 14.9 98 32.5 107 35.4 30 9.9 22 7.3 24
48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. 87 28.9 106 35.2 69 22.9 23 7.6 16 5.3 25
49 - My teachers are good teachers. 67 22.3 99 32.9 90 29.9 15 5.0 30 10.0 25
50 - My school building is in good condition. 33 11.0 85 28.4 98 32.8 48 16.1 35 11.7 27
51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. 68 22.8 66 22.1 83 27.9 51 17.1 30 10.1 28
52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. 53 18.0 78 26.5 79 26.9 44 15.0 40 13.6 32
53 - I like going to this school. 62 20.5 85 28.1 91 30.0 31 10.2 34 11.2 23
54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. 180 59.8 69 22.9 32 10.6 12 4.0 8 2.7 25
55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. 35 11.8 85 28.6 97 32.7 42 14.1 38 12.8 29
56 - I would attend a different school if I could. 96 32.0 63 21.0 60 20.0 42 14.0 39 13.0 26
57 - Teachers treat me with respect. 65 21.9 81 27.3 87 29.3 31 10.4 33 11.1 29
58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. 50 17.0 94 32.0 76 25.9 43 14.6 31 10.5 32
59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. 121 40.6 101 33.9 49 16.4 17 5.7 10 3.4 28
60 - I am treated fairly at school. 59 19.9 91 30.6 93 31.3 23 7.7 31 10.4 29
61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. 65 22.2 76 25.9 57 19.5 54 18.4 41 14.0 33
62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 32 10.9 63 21.4 109 37.1 49 16.7 41 13.9 32
63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. 62 20.7 88 29.3 78 26.0 34 11.3 38 12.7 26
64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. 105 36.0 94 32.2 67 22.9 16 5.5 10 3.4 34
65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. 105 35.6 84 28.5 54 18.3 33 11.2 19 6.4 31
66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. 55 18.8 63 21.6 79 27.1 44 15.1 51 17.5 34
67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. 92 30.7 88 29.3 75 25.0 25 8.3 20 6.7 26

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