MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
HOLMAN MIDDLE, PATTONVILLE R-III School District

What is your sex? (I am a:
boy/girl)
SEC1 Frequency Percent
MALE 315 49.61
FEMALE 320 50.39

Frequency Missing = 4

 

What grade are you in?
SEC2 Frequency Percent
6TH 196 30.96
7TH 223 35.23
8TH 214 33.81

Frequency Missing = 6

 

Which best describes you?
SEC3 Frequency Percent
WHITE 410 64.77
BLACK 138 21.80
ASIAN/ORIENTAL 16 2.53
AMERICAN INDIAN 17 2.69
HISPANIC 14 2.21
MULTI-RACIAL 38 6.00

Frequency Missing = 6

 

How far in school did your mother
go?
SEC4 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 2 0.31
FINISHED 8TH 19 2.98
H.S. GRAD 131 20.57
POST SECONDARY 104 16.33
COLLEGE GRAD 185 29.04
DON T KNOW 196 30.77

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How far in school did your father
go?
SEC5 Frequency Percent
1 3 0.48
2 23 3.65
3 103 16.35
4 81 12.86
5 174 27.62
6 246 39.05

Frequency Missing = 9

 

How many days of school did you miss
last month?
SEC6 Frequency Percent
NONE 344 54.00
1 OR 2 DAYS 176 27.63
3 OR 4 DAYS 70 10.99
5 TO 10 DAYS 38 5.97
MORE THAN 10 DAYS 9 1.41

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How many hours of television do you
usually watch each day?
SEC7 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 130 20.38
TWO HRS. 138 21.63
THREE HRS. 130 20.38
FOUR HRS. 100 15.67
FIVE HRS. 58 9.09
SIX + HRS. 82 12.85

Frequency Missing = 1

 

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 60 9.45
TWO YEAR SCHOOL 20 3.15
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL 412 64.88
MILITARY 52 8.19
OTHER 91 14.33

Frequency Missing = 4

 

Which of the following best
describes your grades so far
in school?
SEC9 Frequency Percent
A 154 24.33
A & B 204 32.23
B 55 8.69
B & C 110 17.38
C 32 5.06
C & D 51 8.06
D 12 1.90
BELOW D 15 2.37

Frequency Missing = 6

 

How much time do you usually spend
on homework each day?
SEC10 Frequency Percent
NONE ASSIGNED 13 2.04
DON T DO IT 28 4.40
1/2 HR. OR LESS 209 32.81
ONE HOUR 275 43.17
TWO HOURS 91 14.29
MORE THAN 2 HRS 21 3.30

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 505 79.78
UNDER 6 HRS. 82 12.95
6 TO 10 HRS. 25 3.95
11 TO 15 HRS. 10 1.58
16 TO 20 HRS. 6 0.95
MORE THAN 25 5 0.79

Frequency Missing = 6

 

How would you describe the quality
of education available to you in
this school?
SEC12 Frequency Percent
EXCELLENT 189 29.62
GOOD 310 48.59
AVERAGE 119 18.65
BELOW AVERAGE 10 1.57
POOR 10 1.57

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How many hours each week do you
usually spend in extra-curricular
activities associated with school?
- excluding sports?
SEC13 Frequency Percent
NONE 240 37.91
1 TO 2 HRS. 325 51.34
3 TO 5 HRS. 50 7.90
6 TO 10 HRS. 12 1.90
16 TO 20 HRS. 2 0.32
MORE THAN 20 4 0.63

Frequency Missing = 6

 

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 127 20.09
Several Times/wk 103 16.30
Once a week 98 15.51
Once 2/wks 70 11.08
Infrequently 193 30.54
Not at all 41 6.49

Frequency Missing = 7

 

Which of the following best describes
the high school program you will
complete?
SEC15 Frequency Percent
College prep. 377 62.62
Voc./ tech. 65 10.80
General 160 26.58

Frequency Missing = 37

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your experiences in school.
SEC16A Frequency Percent
Not at all 39 6.41
Rarely 151 24.84
Occasionally 212 34.87
Regularly 206 33.88

Frequency Missing = 31

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for high school.
sec16b Frequency Percent
Not at all 154 25.62
Rarely 213 35.44
Occasionally 151 25.12
Regularly 83 13.81

Frequency Missing = 38

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for after high school.
SEC16C Frequency Percent
Not at all 110 18.21
Rarely 162 26.82
Occasionally 185 30.63
Regularly 147 24.34

Frequency Missing = 35

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

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
HOLMAN MIDDLE, 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. 104 16.4 325 51.1 172 27.0 21 3.3 14 2.2 3
18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. 147 23.2 297 46.9 138 21.8 36 5.7 15 2.4 6
19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. 182 28.8 287 45.3 124 19.6 32 5.1 8 1.3 6
20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. 188 29.7 243 38.4 140 22.2 46 7.3 15 2.4 7
21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. 271 43.0 263 41.7 77 12.2 16 2.5 3 0.5 9
22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. 212 33.5 256 40.5 120 19.0 29 4.6 15 2.4 7
23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. 194 30.6 281 44.3 120 18.9 31 4.9 8 1.3 5
24 - My teachers make learning interesting. 136 21.3 250 39.2 186 29.2 37 5.8 29 4.5 1
25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. 211 33.4 294 46.5 100 15.8 20 3.2 7 1.1 7
26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. 209 33.0 278 43.9 117 18.5 20 3.2 9 1.4 6
27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. 302 47.5 246 38.7 72 11.3 9 1.4 7 1.1 3
28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 153 24.2 282 44.6 157 24.8 28 4.4 12 1.9 7
29 - I feel safe at school. 236 37.3 231 36.6 115 18.2 24 3.8 26 4.1 7
30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. 167 26.3 262 41.2 153 24.1 34 5.3 20 3.1 3
31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. 180 28.3 282 44.4 126 19.8 31 4.9 16 2.5 4
32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. 53 8.4 89 14.1 197 31.3 135 21.5 155 24.6 10
33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. 196 31.0 248 39.2 144 22.8 25 4.0 19 3.0 7
34 - I learn about other cultures in school. 227 36.1 267 42.5 111 17.7 12 1.9 11 1.8 11
35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. 357 56.2 214 33.7 48 7.6 9 1.4 7 1.1 4
36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. 222 35.4 281 44.7 109 17.4 11 1.8 5 0.8 11
37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. 169 26.9 311 49.5 118 18.8 20 3.2 10 1.6 11
38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. 238 38.3 262 42.1 108 17.4 10 1.6 4 0.6 17
39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 111 17.6 244 38.8 205 32.6 50 7.9 19 3.0 10
40 - Our classes are often interrupted. 95 15.3 152 24.6 219 35.4 127 20.5 26 4.2 20
41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 105 17.2 233 38.1 244 39.9 23 3.8 6 1.0 28
42 - I have fun learning. 127 20.3 203 32.4 198 31.6 62 9.9 37 5.9 12
43 - My teachers think I can learn. 298 48.4 229 37.2 75 12.2 7 1.1 7 1.1 23
44 - The community is proud of this school. 169 27.7 242 39.6 170 27.8 17 2.8 13 2.1 28
45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. 220 35.2 262 41.9 106 17.0 28 4.5 9 1.4 14
46 - Students at my school are friendly. 108 17.5 222 35.9 196 31.7 61 9.9 31 5.0 21
47 - This school is a good place to learn. 197 31.8 272 43.9 127 20.5 18 2.9 5 0.8 20
48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. 311 50.3 226 36.6 68 11.0 8 1.3 5 0.8 21
49 - My teachers are good teachers. 270 43.1 248 39.6 90 14.4 9 1.4 9 1.4 13
50 - My school building is in good condition. 207 33.3 261 42.0 114 18.3 29 4.7 11 1.8 17
51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. 129 20.9 122 19.8 194 31.4 90 14.6 82 13.3 22
52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. 199 31.8 242 38.7 132 21.1 33 5.3 19 3.0 14
53 - I like going to this school. 196 31.5 220 35.4 144 23.2 25 4.0 37 5.9 17
54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. 389 62.5 173 27.8 51 8.2 5 0.8 4 0.6 17
55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. 188 30.3 241 38.9 143 23.1 36 5.8 12 1.9 19
56 - I would attend a different school if I could. 72 11.7 78 12.7 144 23.5 140 22.8 179 29.2 26
57 - Teachers treat me with respect. 243 39.4 240 38.9 103 16.7 20 3.2 11 1.8 22
58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. 144 23.7 210 34.5 163 26.8 58 9.5 33 5.4 31
59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. 259 42.1 266 43.3 79 12.8 7 1.1 4 0.7 24
60 - I am treated fairly at school. 181 29.8 267 44.0 120 19.8 25 4.1 14 2.3 32
61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. 209 34.1 216 35.2 115 18.8 51 8.3 22 3.6 26
62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 123 20.3 208 34.4 207 34.2 44 7.3 23 3.8 34
63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. 193 31.5 197 32.2 148 24.2 36 5.9 38 6.2 27
64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. 214 35.2 255 41.9 109 17.9 21 3.5 9 1.5 31
65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. 285 46.7 205 33.6 82 13.4 16 2.6 22 3.6 29
66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. 123 20.1 158 25.8 219 35.8 73 11.9 39 6.4 27
67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. 251 40.7 232 37.7 107 17.4 11 1.8 15 2.4 23

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