MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
CLAYTON HIGH, CLAYTON School District

What is your sex? (I am a:
boy/girl)
SEC1 Frequency Percent
MALE 317 50.48
FEMALE 311 49.52

Frequency Missing = 2

 

What grade are you in?
SEC2 Frequency Percent
9TH 184 29.30
10TH 127 20.22
11TH 172 27.39
12TH 145 23.09

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Which best describes you?
SEC3 Frequency Percent
WHITE 436 71.36
BLACK 83 13.58
ASIAN/ORIENTAL 43 7.04
AMERICAN INDIAN 5 0.82
HISPANIC 16 2.62
MULTI-RACIAL 28 4.58

Frequency Missing = 19

 

How far in school did your mother
go?
SEC4 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 8 1.28
FINISHED 8TH 1 0.16
H.S. GRAD 41 6.55
POST SECONDARY 70 11.18
COLLEGE GRAD 487 77.80
DON T KNOW 19 3.04

Frequency Missing = 4

 

How far in school did your father
go?
SEC5 Frequency Percent
1 4 0.64
2 4 0.64
3 33 5.26
4 51 8.13
5 494 78.79
6 41 6.54

Frequency Missing = 3

 

How many days of school did you miss
last month?
SEC6 Frequency Percent
NONE 233 37.10
1 OR 2 DAYS 228 36.31
3 OR 4 DAYS 108 17.20
5 TO 10 DAYS 42 6.69
MORE THAN 10 DAYS 17 2.71

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How many hours of television do you
usually watch each day?
SEC7 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 282 44.90
TWO HRS. 161 25.64
THREE HRS. 92 14.65
FOUR HRS. 48 7.64
FIVE HRS. 15 2.39
SIX + HRS. 30 4.78

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 13 2.08
TWO YEAR SCHOOL 21 3.35
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL 556 88.82
MILITARY 8 1.28
OTHER 28 4.47

Frequency Missing = 4

 

Which of the following best
describes your grades so far
in school?
SEC9 Frequency Percent
A 225 35.89
A & B 179 28.55
B 82 13.08
B & C 74 11.80
C 29 4.63
C & D 26 4.15
D 7 1.12
BELOW D 5 0.80

Frequency Missing = 3

 

How much time do you usually spend
on homework each day?
SEC10 Frequency Percent
NONE ASSIGNED 6 0.95
DON T DO IT 42 6.68
1/2 HR. OR LESS 65 10.33
ONE HOUR 159 25.28
TWO HOURS 191 30.37
MORE THAN 2 HRS 166 26.39

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 375 59.81
UNDER 6 HRS. 88 14.04
6 TO 10 HRS. 72 11.48
11 TO 15 HRS. 49 7.81
16 TO 20 HRS. 20 3.19
21 TO 25 HRS. 14 2.23
MORE THAN 25 9 1.44

Frequency Missing = 3

 

How would you describe the quality
of education available to you in
this school?
SEC12 Frequency Percent
EXCELLENT 416 66.24
GOOD 181 28.82
AVERAGE 25 3.98
BELOW AVERAGE 5 0.80
POOR 1 0.16

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How many hours each week do you
usually spend in extra-curricular
activities associated with school?
- excluding sports?
SEC13 Frequency Percent
NONE 110 17.52
1 TO 2 HRS. 111 17.68
3 TO 5 HRS. 71 11.31
6 TO 10 HRS. 147 23.41
11 TO 15 HRS. 124 19.75
16 TO 20 HRS. 50 7.96
MORE THAN 20 15 2.39

Frequency Missing = 2

 

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 213 33.97
Several Times/wk 168 26.79
Once a week 88 14.04
Once 2/wks 45 7.18
Infrequently 99 15.79
Not at all 14 2.23

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Which of the following best describes
the high school program you will
complete?
SEC15 Frequency Percent
College prep. 453 74.88
Voc./ tech. 22 3.64
General 130 21.49

Frequency Missing = 25

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your experiences in school.
SEC16A Frequency Percent
Not at all 29 4.73
Rarely 100 16.31
Occasionally 190 31.00
Regularly 294 47.96

Frequency Missing = 17

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for high school.
sec16b Frequency Percent
Not at all 32 5.22
Rarely 103 16.80
Occasionally 247 40.29
Regularly 231 37.68

Frequency Missing = 17

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for after high school.
SEC16C Frequency Percent
Not at all 25 4.08
Rarely 80 13.05
Occasionally 201 32.79
Regularly 307 50.08

Frequency Missing = 17

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

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
CLAYTON HIGH, CLAYTON 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. 86 13.7 319 50.6 145 23.0 57 9.0 23 3.7 0
18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. 226 35.9 302 48.0 63 10.0 29 4.6 9 1.4 1
19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. 118 18.8 362 57.7 106 16.9 32 5.1 9 1.4 3
20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. 120 19.2 303 48.4 125 20.0 58 9.3 20 3.2 4
21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. 172 27.7 335 53.9 92 14.8 18 2.9 4 0.6 9
22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. 143 22.9 313 50.1 117 18.7 38 6.1 14 2.2 5
23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. 136 21.7 294 46.8 123 19.6 55 8.8 20 3.2 2
24 - My teachers make learning interesting. 80 12.8 258 41.2 198 31.6 68 10.9 22 3.5 4
25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. 150 23.9 362 57.6 84 13.4 25 4.0 7 1.1 2
26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. 212 33.9 315 50.3 78 12.5 16 2.6 5 0.8 4
27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. 199 31.6 282 44.8 99 15.7 36 5.7 13 2.1 1
28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 116 18.5 305 48.6 154 24.6 44 7.0 8 1.3 3
29 - I feel safe at school. 282 45.0 260 41.5 64 10.2 10 1.6 10 1.6 4
30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. 151 24.0 263 41.8 149 23.7 47 7.5 19 3.0 1
31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. 116 18.5 268 42.8 143 22.8 70 11.2 29 4.6 4
32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. 186 30.0 217 34.9 162 26.1 41 6.6 15 2.4 9
33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. 91 14.6 283 45.4 176 28.3 56 9.0 17 2.7 7
34 - I learn about other cultures in school. 103 16.4 279 44.5 160 25.5 69 11.0 16 2.6 3
35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. 166 26.6 247 39.6 152 24.4 41 6.6 18 2.9 6
36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. 254 40.4 312 49.6 47 7.5 10 1.6 6 1.0 1
37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. 101 16.1 295 47.0 152 24.2 59 9.4 21 3.3 2
38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. 163 26.0 337 53.7 99 15.8 18 2.9 10 1.6 3
39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 87 14.0 289 46.6 177 28.5 49 7.9 18 2.9 10
40 - Our classes are often interrupted. 22 3.5 86 13.8 166 26.6 303 48.5 48 7.7 5
41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 26 4.2 112 18.2 290 47.2 103 16.8 83 13.5 16
42 - I have fun learning. 86 13.7 271 43.3 175 28.0 60 9.6 34 5.4 4
43 - My teachers think I can learn. 243 38.8 322 51.4 46 7.3 11 1.8 5 0.8 3
44 - The community is proud of this school. 345 55.4 220 35.3 48 7.7 4 0.6 6 1.0 7
45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. 237 37.9 248 39.6 86 13.7 42 6.7 13 2.1 4
46 - Students at my school are friendly. 108 17.3 308 49.4 144 23.1 41 6.6 23 3.7 6
47 - This school is a good place to learn. 205 32.9 334 53.6 68 10.9 8 1.3 8 1.3 7
48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. 303 48.6 275 44.1 36 5.8 3 0.5 6 1.0 7
49 - My teachers are good teachers. 187 30.1 332 53.4 81 13.0 12 1.9 10 1.6 8
50 - My school building is in good condition. 325 52.3 249 40.1 35 5.6 10 1.6 2 0.3 9
51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. 105 17.1 206 33.5 200 32.5 79 12.8 25 4.1 15
52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. 357 57.9 214 34.7 31 5.0 10 1.6 5 0.8 13
53 - I like going to this school. 188 30.3 256 41.2 104 16.7 44 7.1 29 4.7 9
54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. 381 61.6 195 31.5 27 4.4 8 1.3 8 1.3 11
55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. 268 43.4 238 38.6 75 12.2 24 3.9 12 1.9 13
56 - I would attend a different school if I could. 45 7.3 58 9.4 135 21.9 186 30.2 192 31.2 14
57 - Teachers treat me with respect. 147 23.9 334 54.3 93 15.1 28 4.6 13 2.1 15
58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. 133 21.5 276 44.6 126 20.4 69 11.1 15 2.4 11
59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. 221 35.9 313 50.9 67 10.9 9 1.5 5 0.8 15
60 - I am treated fairly at school. 139 22.6 335 54.4 92 14.9 41 6.7 9 1.5 14
61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. 112 18.2 223 36.1 141 22.9 103 16.7 38 6.2 13
62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 102 16.5 273 44.1 191 30.9 36 5.8 17 2.7 11
63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. 87 14.1 245 39.6 156 25.2 79 12.8 52 8.4 11
64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. 190 30.7 292 47.2 95 15.3 35 5.7 7 1.1 11
65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. 129 20.8 222 35.7 133 21.4 82 13.2 55 8.9 9
66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. 136 22.1 227 36.9 137 22.3 67 10.9 48 7.8 15
67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. 248 40.1 250 40.4 80 12.9 36 5.8 5 0.8 11

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