MSIP Advanced Questionnaire

Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report

LADUE HORTON WATKINS HIGH, LADUE School District

What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl)
SEC1	Frequency	Percent
MALE	429	49.42
FEMALE	439	50.58

Frequency Missing = 1

 

What grade are you in?
SEC2	Frequency	Percent
7TH	1	0.12
9TH	223	25.78
10TH	239	27.63
11TH	227	26.24
12TH	175	20.23

Frequency Missing = 4

 

Which best describes you?
SEC3	Frequency	Percent
WHITE	605	70.76
BLACK	134	15.67
ASIAN/ORIENTAL	53	6.20
AMERICAN INDIAN	4	0.47
HISPANIC	11	1.29
MULTI-RACIAL	48	5.61

Frequency Missing = 14

 

How far in school did your mother go?
SEC4	Frequency	Percent
UNDER 8TH	2	0.23
FINISHED 8TH	6	0.70
H.S. GRAD	60	6.97
POST SECONDARY	103	11.96
COLLEGE GRAD	650	75.49
DON T KNOW	40	4.65

Frequency Missing = 8

 

How far in school did your father go?
SEC5	Frequency	Percent
1	4	0.47
2	7	0.81
3	39	4.53
4	70	8.14
5	677	78.72
6	63	7.33

Frequency Missing = 9

 

How many days of school did you miss last month?
SEC6	Frequency	Percent
NONE	311	36.12
1 OR 2 DAYS	352	40.88
3 OR 4 DAYS	135	15.68
5 TO 10 DAYS	41	4.76
MORE THAN 10 DAYS	22	2.56

Frequency Missing = 8

 

How many hours of television do you usually watch each day?
SEC7	Frequency	Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS	370	42.92
TWO HRS.	244	28.31
THREE HRS.	121	14.04
FOUR HRS.	66	7.66
FIVE HRS.	26	3.02
SIX + HRS.	35	4.06

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	28	3.23
TWO YEAR SCHOOL	18	2.08
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL	761	87.77
MILITARY	14	1.61
OTHER	46	5.31

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school?
SEC9	Frequency	Percent
A	311	36.00
A & B	247	28.59
B	142	16.44
B & C	102	11.81
C	43	4.98
C & D	16	1.85
D	1	0.12
BELOW D	2	0.23

Frequency Missing = 5

 

How much time do you usually spend on homework each day?
SEC10	Frequency	Percent
NONE ASSIGNED	14	1.62
DON T DO IT	45	5.20
1/2 HR. OR LESS	133	15.36
ONE HOUR	313	36.14
TWO HOURS	230	26.56
MORE THAN 2 HRS	131	15.13

Frequency Missing = 3

 

About how many hours per week do you usually work in a part-time job? Exclude summer vacation time.
SEC11	Frequency	Percent
NONE	529	61.23
UNDER 6 HRS.	110	12.73
6 TO 10 HRS.	81	9.38
11 TO 15 HRS.	61	7.06
16 TO 20 HRS.	43	4.98
21 TO 25 HRS.	21	2.43
MORE THAN 25	19	2.20

Frequency Missing = 5

 

How would you describe the quality of education available to you in this school?
SEC12	Frequency	Percent
EXCELLENT	392	45.48
GOOD	383	44.43
AVERAGE	69	8.00
BELOW AVERAGE	9	1.04
POOR	9	1.04

Frequency Missing = 7

 

How many hours each week do you usually spend in extra-curricular activities associated with school? - excluding sports?
SEC13	Frequency	Percent
NONE	160	18.63
1 TO 2 HRS.	165	19.21
3 TO 5 HRS.	146	17.00
6 TO 10 HRS.	116	13.50
11 TO 15 HRS.	166	19.32
16 TO 20 HRS.	67	7.80
MORE THAN 20	39	4.54

Frequency Missing = 10

 

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	331	38.76
Several Times/wk	310	36.30
Once a week	103	12.06
Once 2/wks	46	5.39
Infrequently	61	7.14
Not at all	3	0.35

Frequency Missing = 15

 

Which of the following best describes the high school program you will complete?
SEC15	Frequency	Percent
College prep.	570	70.98
Voc./ tech.	43	5.35
General	190	23.66

Frequency Missing = 66

 

Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school.
SEC16A	Frequency	Percent
Not at all	49	6.00
Rarely	142	17.40
Occasionally	312	38.24
Regularly	313	38.36

Frequency Missing = 53

 

Talk to one of your parents about your plans for high school.
sec16b	Frequency	Percent
Not at all	54	6.67
Rarely	147	18.15
Occasionally	343	42.35
Regularly	266	32.84

Frequency Missing = 59

 

Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school.
SEC16C	Frequency	Percent
Not at all	42	5.20
Rarely	132	16.36
Occasionally	286	35.44
Regularly	347	43.00

Frequency Missing = 62

Data Collected in Spring, 2004

Tables Posted April 16, 2005

Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 

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MSIP Advanced Questionnaire

Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report

LADUE HORTON WATKINS HIGH, LADUE 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.	91	10.5	440	50.9	243	28.1	73	8.4	18	2.1	4
18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers.	260	30.2	407	47.3	140	16.3	45	5.2	8	0.9	9
19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn.	106	12.4	456	53.5	223	26.2	50	5.9	17	2.0	17
20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects.	110	12.9	425	49.7	231	27.0	66	7.7	23	2.7	14
21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach.	145	17.1	436	51.4	212	25.0	43	5.1	12	1.4	21
22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand.	145	17.0	390	45.7	224	26.3	82	9.6	12	1.4	16
23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class.	140	16.4	394	46.0	232	27.1	72	8.4	18	2.1	13
24 - My teachers make learning interesting.	55	6.4	301	35.2	369	43.2	107	12.5	23	2.7	14
25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently.	123	14.4	425	49.8	231	27.0	65	7.6	10	1.2	15
26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class.	181	21.2	434	50.9	194	22.8	31	3.6	12	1.4	17
27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed.	191	22.4	375	44.0	205	24.0	63	7.4	19	2.2	16
28 - There is good communication between teachers and students.	90	10.5	371	43.2	306	35.6	68	7.9	24	2.8	10
29 - I feel safe at school.	238	27.8	382	44.6	177	20.7	38	4.4	22	2.6	12
30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school.	125	14.5	330	38.4	282	32.8	85	9.9	38	4.4	9
31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school.	121	14.1	317	37.0	245	28.6	127	14.8	46	5.4	13
32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot.	237	27.8	292	34.3	240	28.2	64	7.5	19	2.2	17
33 - Teachers in my school really care about me.	73	8.5	323	37.7	330	38.5	103	12.0	28	3.3	12
34 - I learn about other cultures in school.	86	10.1	353	41.3	277	32.4	105	12.3	33	3.9	15
35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test.	166	19.3	320	37.2	268	31.2	74	8.6	32	3.7	9
36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects.	229	26.4	463	53.3	142	16.4	16	1.8	18	2.1	1
37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively.	113	13.1	406	46.9	265	30.6	62	7.2	19	2.2	4
38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help.	120	13.9	435	50.5	248	28.8	36	4.2	23	2.7	7
39 - In our community people tend to trust each other.	65	7.6	306	35.7	324	37.8	122	14.2	40	4.7	12
40 - Our classes are often interrupted.	66	7.7	179	20.8	333	38.8	241	28.1	40	4.7	10
41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies.	48	5.7	215	25.3	436	51.4	97	11.4	53	6.2	20
42 - I have fun learning.	102	11.8	287	33.3	315	36.5	105	12.2	53	6.1	7
43 - My teachers think I can learn.	237	27.4	428	49.5	162	18.8	24	2.8	13	1.5	5
44 - The community is proud of this school.	276	32.1	371	43.1	183	21.3	16	1.9	14	1.6	9
45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials.	232	26.9	431	49.9	153	17.7	36	4.2	11	1.3	6
46 - Students at my school are friendly.	88	10.2	351	40.8	301	35.0	84	9.8	36	4.2	9
47 - This school is a good place to learn.	160	18.6	456	53.1	201	23.4	25	2.9	16	1.9	11
48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn.	315	36.6	406	47.2	109	12.7	16	1.9	14	1.6	9
49 - My teachers are good teachers.	184	21.3	412	47.7	225	26.1	30	3.5	12	1.4	6
50 - My school building is in good condition.	148	17.1	393	45.5	223	25.8	64	7.4	36	4.2	5
51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community.	179	20.8	268	31.2	306	35.6	73	8.5	33	3.8	10
52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it.	334	39.0	376	43.9	112	13.1	19	2.2	16	1.9	12
53 - I like going to this school.	167	19.4	338	39.2	247	28.7	65	7.5	45	5.2	7
54 - My family believes that I can do well in school.	406	47.2	316	36.7	106	12.3	18	2.1	14	1.6	9
55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up.	228	26.4	401	46.4	196	22.7	22	2.5	17	2.0	5
56 - I would attend a different school if I could.	87	10.1	130	15.1	236	27.5	230	26.8	176	20.5	10
57 - Teachers treat me with respect.	153	17.8	394	45.8	240	27.9	50	5.8	24	2.8	8
58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want.	147	17.2	355	41.6	249	29.2	71	8.3	32	3.7	15
59 - My teachers expect very good work from me.	235	27.2	426	49.3	169	19.6	22	2.5	12	1.4	5
60 - I am treated fairly at school.	136	15.9	424	49.5	218	25.4	57	6.7	22	2.6	12
61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers.	172	20.1	409	47.7	201	23.5	47	5.5	28	3.3	12
62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community.	64	7.5	262	30.5	414	48.2	93	10.8	26	3.0	10
63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school.	63	7.3	289	33.6	292	34.0	121	14.1	95	11.0	9
64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school.	166	19.4	403	47.0	222	25.9	49	5.7	17	2.0	12
65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor.	119	13.8	247	28.7	283	32.8	116	13.5	97	11.3	7
66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals.	125	14.6	303	35.4	260	30.4	115	13.5	52	6.1	14
67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information.	275	32.2	380	44.5	154	18.1	30	3.5	14	1.6	16

Data Collected in Spring, 2004

Tables Posted April 16, 2005

Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education