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

What is your sex? (I am a:
boy/girl)
SEC1 Frequency Percent
MALE 289 47.15
FEMALE 324 52.85

Frequency Missing = 6

 

What grade are you in?
SEC2 Frequency Percent
7TH 2 0.32
9TH 199 32.31
10TH 166 26.95
11TH 138 22.40
12TH 111 18.02

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Which best describes you?
SEC3 Frequency Percent
WHITE 42 6.83
BLACK 527 85.69
AMERICAN INDIAN 13 2.11
HISPANIC 5 0.81
MULTI-RACIAL 28 4.55

Frequency Missing = 4

 

How far in school did your mother
go?
SEC4 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 4 0.66
FINISHED 8TH 23 3.80
H.S. GRAD 177 29.21
POST SECONDARY 166 27.39
COLLEGE GRAD 134 22.11
DON T KNOW 102 16.83

Frequency Missing = 13

 

How far in school did your father
go?
SEC5 Frequency Percent
1 8 1.31
2 18 2.96
3 183 30.05
4 82 13.46
5 94 15.44
6 224 36.78

Frequency Missing = 10

 

How many days of school did you miss
last month?
SEC6 Frequency Percent
NONE 301 48.78
1 OR 2 DAYS 180 29.17
3 OR 4 DAYS 82 13.29
5 TO 10 DAYS 43 6.97
MORE THAN 10 DAYS 11 1.78

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How many hours of television do you
usually watch each day?
SEC7 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 99 16.07
TWO HRS. 77 12.50
THREE HRS. 126 20.45
FOUR HRS. 109 17.69
FIVE HRS. 79 12.82
SIX + HRS. 126 20.45

Frequency Missing = 3

 

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 76 12.54
TWO YEAR SCHOOL 72 11.88
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL 370 61.06
MILITARY 26 4.29
OTHER 62 10.23

Frequency Missing = 13

 

Which of the following best
describes your grades so far
in school?
SEC9 Frequency Percent
A 72 11.75
A & B 164 26.75
B 72 11.75
B & C 186 30.34
C 59 9.62
C & D 42 6.85
D 9 1.47
BELOW D 9 1.47

Frequency Missing = 6

 

How much time do you usually spend
on homework each day?
SEC10 Frequency Percent
NONE ASSIGNED 52 8.50
DON T DO IT 39 6.37
1/2 HR. OR LESS 133 21.73
ONE HOUR 233 38.07
TWO HOURS 101 16.50
MORE THAN 2 HRS 54 8.82

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 381 61.95
UNDER 6 HRS. 48 7.80
6 TO 10 HRS. 54 8.78
11 TO 15 HRS. 27 4.39
16 TO 20 HRS. 47 7.64
21 TO 25 HRS. 30 4.88
MORE THAN 25 28 4.55

Frequency Missing = 4

 

How would you describe the quality
of education available to you in
this school?
SEC12 Frequency Percent
EXCELLENT 52 8.47
GOOD 208 33.88
AVERAGE 291 47.39
BELOW AVERAGE 36 5.86
POOR 27 4.40

Frequency Missing = 5

 

How many hours each week do you
usually spend in extra-curricular
activities associated with school?
- excluding sports?
SEC13 Frequency Percent
NONE 251 40.95
1 TO 2 HRS. 150 24.47
3 TO 5 HRS. 113 18.43
6 TO 10 HRS. 43 7.01
11 TO 15 HRS. 25 4.08
16 TO 20 HRS. 21 3.43
MORE THAN 20 10 1.63

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 321 52.28
Several Times/wk 92 14.98
Once a week 35 5.70
Once 2/wks 15 2.44
Infrequently 76 12.38
Not at all 75 12.21

Frequency Missing = 5

 

Which of the following best describes
the high school program you will
complete?
SEC15 Frequency Percent
College prep. 351 59.59
Voc./ tech. 75 12.73
General 163 27.67

Frequency Missing = 30

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your experiences in school.
SEC16A Frequency Percent
Not at all 54 9.12
Rarely 155 26.18
Occasionally 199 33.61
Regularly 184 31.08

Frequency Missing = 27

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for high school.
sec16b Frequency Percent
Not at all 62 10.51
Rarely 150 25.42
Occasionally 223 37.80
Regularly 155 26.27

Frequency Missing = 29

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for after high school.
SEC16C Frequency Percent
Not at all 35 5.95
Rarely 88 14.97
Occasionally 183 31.12
Regularly 282 47.96

Frequency Missing = 31

Data Collected in Fall, 2001
Tables Posted April 14, 2005
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
JENNINGS HIGH, JENNINGS 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. 72 11.7 224 36.3 240 38.9 62 10.0 19 3.1 2
18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. 52 8.4 191 31.0 195 31.7 120 19.5 58 9.4 3
19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. 79 12.9 237 38.7 191 31.2 77 12.6 28 4.6 7
20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. 94 15.4 224 36.7 172 28.2 87 14.2 34 5.6 8
21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. 112 18.5 262 43.3 151 25.0 56 9.3 24 4.0 14
22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. 125 20.5 228 37.4 156 25.6 68 11.1 33 5.4 9
23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. 127 20.7 254 41.4 148 24.1 58 9.5 26 4.2 6
24 - My teachers make learning interesting. 35 5.7 163 26.7 249 40.8 109 17.9 54 8.9 9
25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. 135 22.2 270 44.4 161 26.5 32 5.3 10 1.6 11
26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. 112 18.4 240 39.4 191 31.4 51 8.4 15 2.5 10
27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. 162 26.6 232 38.1 138 22.7 51 8.4 26 4.3 10
28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 52 8.5 140 23.0 265 43.4 101 16.6 52 8.5 9
29 - I feel safe at school. 47 7.7 133 21.9 199 32.8 118 19.4 110 18.1 12
30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. 68 11.1 175 28.6 226 36.9 81 13.2 62 10.1 7
31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. 86 14.1 210 34.4 167 27.3 95 15.5 53 8.7 8
32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. 82 13.5 103 16.9 235 38.6 131 21.5 58 9.5 10
33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. 58 9.7 133 22.1 258 42.9 96 16.0 56 9.3 18
34 - I learn about other cultures in school. 85 13.9 224 36.7 175 28.7 73 12.0 53 8.7 9
35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. 302 49.3 190 31.0 82 13.4 28 4.6 10 1.6 7
36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. 154 25.2 287 46.9 139 22.7 16 2.6 16 2.6 7
37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. 103 17.0 280 46.2 150 24.8 53 8.7 20 3.3 13
38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. 89 14.7 251 41.4 205 33.8 44 7.3 17 2.8 13
39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 22 3.6 91 15.1 226 37.4 157 26.0 108 17.9 15
40 - Our classes are often interrupted. 78 13.0 156 26.0 225 37.6 115 19.2 25 4.2 20
41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 47 7.9 171 28.9 292 49.3 59 10.0 23 3.9 27
42 - I have fun learning. 87 14.2 193 31.6 224 36.7 66 10.8 41 6.7 8
43 - My teachers think I can learn. 191 31.4 272 44.7 111 18.3 23 3.8 11 1.8 11
44 - The community is proud of this school. 42 7.0 127 21.0 278 46.0 102 16.9 55 9.1 15
45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. 97 16.1 195 32.4 204 33.9 71 11.8 35 5.8 17
46 - Students at my school are friendly. 34 5.7 127 21.2 250 41.8 115 19.2 72 12.0 21
47 - This school is a good place to learn. 42 7.0 194 32.2 251 41.6 69 11.4 47 7.8 16
48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. 136 22.3 266 43.7 153 25.1 37 6.1 17 2.8 10
49 - My teachers are good teachers. 99 16.2 224 36.7 224 36.7 41 6.7 23 3.8 8
50 - My school building is in good condition. 45 7.4 172 28.3 208 34.2 107 17.6 76 12.5 11
51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. 130 21.5 159 26.2 190 31.4 90 14.9 37 6.1 13
52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. 144 23.6 230 37.7 148 24.3 54 8.9 34 5.6 9
53 - I like going to this school. 71 11.6 164 26.8 205 33.6 74 12.1 97 15.9 8
54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. 300 49.3 198 32.6 68 11.2 25 4.1 17 2.8 11
55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. 49 8.1 153 25.2 242 39.9 93 15.3 70 11.5 12
56 - I would attend a different school if I could. 211 34.8 120 19.8 146 24.1 70 11.6 59 9.7 13
57 - Teachers treat me with respect. 91 15.1 208 34.4 219 36.3 58 9.6 28 4.6 15
58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. 91 14.9 199 32.7 191 31.4 82 13.5 46 7.6 10
59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. 175 29.0 280 46.4 120 19.9 17 2.8 11 1.8 16
60 - I am treated fairly at school. 76 12.6 228 37.9 207 34.4 56 9.3 35 5.8 17
61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. 110 18.3 238 39.5 137 22.8 71 11.8 46 7.6 17
62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 46 7.7 96 16.1 255 42.6 130 21.7 71 11.9 21
63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. 74 12.2 150 24.8 175 28.9 102 16.9 104 17.2 14
64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. 148 24.3 232 38.1 166 27.3 41 6.7 22 3.6 10
65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. 119 19.8 204 33.9 160 26.6 78 13.0 40 6.7 18
66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. 98 16.2 155 25.6 158 26.1 118 19.5 77 12.7 13
67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. 148 24.4 217 35.7 163 26.9 53 8.7 26 4.3 12
68 - Access to technology is improving in my school. 171 29.3 242 41.4 118 20.2 35 6.0 18 3.1 35
69 - The use of technology helps me achieve in school. 132 22.7 239 41.1 149 25.6 38 6.5 24 4.1 37
70 - I receive effective training in order to use the technology available in my school. 80 13.7 180 30.9 191 32.8 86 14.8 45 7.7 37

Data Collected in Fall, 2001
Tables Posted April 14, 2005
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education