MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
PATTONVILLE SR. HIGH, PATTONVILLE R-III School District

What is your sex? (I am a:
boy/girl)
SEC1 Frequency Percent
MALE 704 49.30
FEMALE 724 50.70

Frequency Missing = 3

 

What grade are you in?
SEC2 Frequency Percent
6TH 2 0.14
9TH 428 30.06
10TH 371 26.05
11TH 367 25.77
12TH 256 17.98

Frequency Missing = 7

 

Which best describes you?
SEC3 Frequency Percent
WHITE 993 70.43
BLACK 268 19.01
ASIAN/ORIENTAL 41 2.91
AMERICAN INDIAN 15 1.06
HISPANIC 29 2.06
MULTI-RACIAL 64 4.54

Frequency Missing = 21

 

How far in school did your mother
go?
SEC4 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 15 1.06
FINISHED 8TH 38 2.68
H.S. GRAD 382 26.92
POST SECONDARY 387 27.27
COLLEGE GRAD 436 30.73
DON T KNOW 161 11.35

Frequency Missing = 12

 

How far in school did your father
go?
SEC5 Frequency Percent
1 21 1.48
2 43 3.02
3 322 22.64
4 290 20.39
5 493 34.67
6 253 17.79

Frequency Missing = 9

 

How many days of school did you miss
last month?
SEC6 Frequency Percent
NONE 720 50.35
1 OR 2 DAYS 477 33.36
3 OR 4 DAYS 124 8.67
5 TO 10 DAYS 76 5.31
MORE THAN 10 DAYS 33 2.31

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How many hours of television do you
usually watch each day?
SEC7 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 508 35.67
TWO HRS. 380 26.69
THREE HRS. 256 17.98
FOUR HRS. 125 8.78
FIVE HRS. 62 4.35
SIX + HRS. 93 6.53

Frequency Missing = 7

 

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 111 7.83
TWO YEAR SCHOOL 201 14.18
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL 917 64.71
MILITARY 67 4.73
OTHER 121 8.54

Frequency Missing = 14

 

Which of the following best
describes your grades so far
in school?
SEC9 Frequency Percent
A 275 19.41
A & B 387 27.31
B 204 14.40
B & C 282 19.90
C 110 7.76
C & D 96 6.77
D 38 2.68
BELOW D 25 1.76

Frequency Missing = 14

 

How much time do you usually spend
on homework each day?
SEC10 Frequency Percent
NONE ASSIGNED 37 2.60
DON T DO IT 120 8.43
1/2 HR. OR LESS 284 19.94
ONE HOUR 452 31.74
TWO HOURS 295 20.72
MORE THAN 2 HRS 236 16.57

Frequency Missing = 7

 

About how many hours per week do
you usually work in a part-time
job? Exclude summer vacation time.
SEC11 Frequency Percent
NONE 829 58.18
UNDER 6 HRS. 94 6.60
6 TO 10 HRS. 117 8.21
11 TO 15 HRS. 96 6.74
16 TO 20 HRS. 140 9.82
21 TO 25 HRS. 84 5.89
MORE THAN 25 65 4.56

Frequency Missing = 6

 

How would you describe the quality
of education available to you in
this school?
SEC12 Frequency Percent
EXCELLENT 287 20.11
GOOD 762 53.40
AVERAGE 304 21.30
BELOW AVERAGE 31 2.17
POOR 43 3.01

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 582 40.87
1 TO 2 HRS. 215 15.10
3 TO 5 HRS. 190 13.34
6 TO 10 HRS. 170 11.94
11 TO 15 HRS. 149 10.46
16 TO 20 HRS. 73 5.13
MORE THAN 20 45 3.16

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 179 12.55
Several Times/wk 218 15.29
Once a week 218 15.29
Once 2/wks 217 15.22
Infrequently 508 35.62
Not at all 86 6.03

Frequency Missing = 5

 

Which of the following best describes
the high school program you will
complete?
SEC15 Frequency Percent
College prep. 789 57.68
Voc./ tech. 155 11.33
General 424 30.99

Frequency Missing = 63

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your experiences in school.
SEC16A Frequency Percent
Not at all 111 8.11
Rarely 296 21.64
Occasionally 532 38.89
Regularly 429 31.36

Frequency Missing = 63

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for high school.
sec16b Frequency Percent
Not at all 124 9.12
Rarely 368 27.06
Occasionally 566 41.62
Regularly 302 22.21

Frequency Missing = 71

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for after high school.
SEC16C Frequency Percent
Not at all 102 7.51
Rarely 279 20.53
Occasionally 514 37.82
Regularly 464 34.14

Frequency Missing = 72

Data Collected in Fall, 2002
Tables Posted April 15, 2005
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
PATTONVILLE SR. HIGH, PATTONVILLE R-III 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. 119 8.3 583 40.9 480 33.7 171 12.0 73 5.1 5
18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. 232 16.3 716 50.4 312 21.9 114 8.0 48 3.4 9
19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. 144 10.1 656 46.2 425 29.9 149 10.5 46 3.2 11
20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. 179 12.6 580 40.9 434 30.6 173 12.2 52 3.7 13
21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. 257 18.3 701 49.8 334 23.7 81 5.8 35 2.5 23
22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. 230 16.2 628 44.3 391 27.6 122 8.6 47 3.3 13
23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. 205 14.4 634 44.5 373 26.2 158 11.1 54 3.8 7
24 - My teachers make learning interesting. 86 6.0 394 27.7 593 41.6 238 16.7 113 7.9 7
25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. 234 16.5 771 54.4 317 22.4 54 3.8 41 2.9 14
26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. 285 20.0 715 50.3 330 23.2 60 4.2 32 2.3 9
27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. 383 27.0 633 44.7 286 20.2 74 5.2 40 2.8 15
28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 122 8.6 532 37.4 535 37.6 166 11.7 67 4.7 9
29 - I feel safe at school. 229 16.2 585 41.3 396 28.0 124 8.8 82 5.8 15
30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. 174 12.2 544 38.3 465 32.7 143 10.1 95 6.7 10
31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. 187 13.2 525 37.0 397 28.0 190 13.4 119 8.4 13
32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. 380 26.9 364 25.8 474 33.6 129 9.1 65 4.6 19
33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. 122 8.7 452 32.1 558 39.6 174 12.3 104 7.4 21
34 - I learn about other cultures in school. 164 11.6 620 43.8 413 29.2 153 10.8 64 4.5 17
35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. 654 46.1 516 36.3 190 13.4 26 1.8 34 2.4 11
36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. 285 20.0 763 53.7 287 20.2 54 3.8 33 2.3 9
37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. 145 10.2 662 46.7 443 31.3 118 8.3 49 3.5 14
38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. 232 16.4 679 48.1 383 27.1 73 5.2 44 3.1 20
39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 79 5.6 353 25.0 605 42.9 253 17.9 120 8.5 21
40 - Our classes are often interrupted. 135 9.7 321 23.0 554 39.6 328 23.5 60 4.3 33
41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 101 7.2 404 28.9 746 53.4 105 7.5 41 2.9 34
42 - I have fun learning. 108 7.6 371 26.2 550 38.8 208 14.7 180 12.7 14
43 - My teachers think I can learn. 336 23.8 723 51.2 276 19.5 47 3.3 30 2.1 19
44 - The community is proud of this school. 265 18.8 642 45.7 415 29.5 44 3.1 40 2.8 25
45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. 592 41.9 521 36.9 233 16.5 31 2.2 36 2.5 18
46 - Students at my school are friendly. 102 7.2 445 31.6 566 40.2 193 13.7 102 7.2 23
47 - This school is a good place to learn. 190 13.5 673 47.7 426 30.2 71 5.0 51 3.6 20
48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. 418 29.5 755 53.3 193 13.6 25 1.8 26 1.8 14
49 - My teachers are good teachers. 247 17.4 681 48.1 371 26.2 67 4.7 50 3.5 15
50 - My school building is in good condition. 235 16.7 599 42.5 388 27.5 126 8.9 63 4.5 20
51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. 343 24.5 392 28.0 461 32.9 141 10.1 65 4.6 29
52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. 408 28.9 642 45.5 251 17.8 71 5.0 38 2.7 21
53 - I like going to this school. 214 15.2 537 38.1 409 29.0 127 9.0 124 8.8 20
54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. 619 43.9 555 39.4 188 13.3 25 1.8 23 1.6 21
55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. 216 15.4 620 44.1 457 32.5 66 4.7 46 3.3 26
56 - I would attend a different school if I could. 172 12.3 206 14.7 387 27.6 347 24.7 292 20.8 27
57 - Teachers treat me with respect. 200 14.2 606 43.1 408 29.0 122 8.7 70 5.0 25
58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. 246 17.5 579 41.2 398 28.3 124 8.8 58 4.1 26
59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. 352 25.0 672 47.7 317 22.5 38 2.7 29 2.1 23
60 - I am treated fairly at school. 158 11.2 646 45.9 422 30.0 108 7.7 74 5.3 23
61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. 185 13.2 486 34.7 373 26.6 238 17.0 118 8.4 31
62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 107 7.7 381 27.3 688 49.4 148 10.6 70 5.0 37
63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. 114 8.1 404 28.7 469 33.4 211 15.0 208 14.8 25
64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. 326 23.4 671 48.2 313 22.5 47 3.4 36 2.6 38
65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. 295 21.1 567 40.5 369 26.4 96 6.9 72 5.1 32
66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. 228 16.3 454 32.5 433 31.0 171 12.2 113 8.1 32
67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. 319 22.8 638 45.7 332 23.8 62 4.4 46 3.3 34

Data Collected in Fall, 2002
Tables Posted April 15, 2005
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education