MSIP Advanced Questionnaire

Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report

VALLEY PARK SR. HIGH, VALLEY PARK School District

What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl)
SEC1	Frequency	Percent
MALE	114	50.22
FEMALE	113	49.78

 

What grade are you in?
SEC2	Frequency	Percent
9TH	69	30.40
10TH	62	27.31
11TH	44	19.38
12TH	52	22.91

 

Which best describes you?
SEC3	Frequency	Percent
WHITE	157	69.16
BLACK	56	24.67
ASIAN/ORIENTAL	3	1.32
HISPANIC	4	1.76
MULTI-RACIAL	7	3.08

 

How far in school did your mother go?
SEC4	Frequency	Percent
UNDER 8TH	2	0.88
FINISHED 8TH	8	3.54
H.S. GRAD	69	30.53
POST SECONDARY	63	27.88
COLLEGE GRAD	50	22.12
DON T KNOW	34	15.04

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How far in school did your father go?
SEC5	Frequency	Percent
2	10	4.41
3	56	24.67
4	46	20.26
5	51	22.47
6	64	28.19

 

How many days of school did you miss last month?
SEC6	Frequency	Percent
NONE	91	40.27
1 OR 2 DAYS	96	42.48
3 OR 4 DAYS	27	11.95
5 TO 10 DAYS	9	3.98
MORE THAN 10 DAYS	3	1.33

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How many hours of television do you usually watch each day?
SEC7	Frequency	Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS	78	34.36
TWO HRS.	54	23.79
THREE HRS.	50	22.03
FOUR HRS.	20	8.81
FIVE HRS.	12	5.29
SIX + HRS.	13	5.73

 

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	18	7.93
TWO YEAR SCHOOL	36	15.86
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL	144	63.44
MILITARY	9	3.96
OTHER	20	8.81

 

Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school?
SEC9	Frequency	Percent
A	41	18.06
A & B	43	18.94
B	28	12.33
B & C	58	25.55
C	25	11.01
C & D	22	9.69
D	6	2.64
BELOW D	4	1.76

 

How much time do you usually spend on homework each day?
SEC10	Frequency	Percent
NONE ASSIGNED	6	2.64
DON T DO IT	21	9.25
1/2 HR. OR LESS	51	22.47
ONE HOUR	99	43.61
TWO HOURS	43	18.94
MORE THAN 2 HRS	7	3.08

 

About how many hours per week do you usually work in a part-time job? Exclude summer vacation time.
SEC11	Frequency	Percent
NONE	132	58.15
UNDER 6 HRS.	14	6.17
6 TO 10 HRS.	16	7.05
11 TO 15 HRS.	20	8.81
16 TO 20 HRS.	14	6.17
21 TO 25 HRS.	18	7.93
MORE THAN 25	13	5.73

 

How would you describe the quality of education available to you in this school?
SEC12	Frequency	Percent
EXCELLENT	63	27.75
GOOD	112	49.34
AVERAGE	47	20.70
BELOW AVERAGE	2	0.88
POOR	3	1.32

 

How many hours each week do you usually spend in extra-curricular activities associated with school? - excluding sports?
SEC13	Frequency	Percent
NONE	91	40.09
1 TO 2 HRS.	40	17.62
3 TO 5 HRS.	22	9.69
6 TO 10 HRS.	29	12.78
11 TO 15 HRS.	33	14.54
16 TO 20 HRS.	7	3.08
MORE THAN 20	5	2.20

 

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	111	48.90
Several Times/wk	55	24.23
Once a week	25	11.01
Once 2/wks	9	3.96
Infrequently	23	10.13
Not at all	4	1.76

 

Which of the following best describes the high school program you will complete?
SEC15	Frequency	Percent
College prep.	130	58.04
Voc./ tech.	21	9.38
General	73	32.59

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school.
SEC16A	Frequency	Percent
Not at all	20	8.97
Rarely	49	21.97
Occasionally	84	37.67
Regularly	70	31.39

Frequency Missing = 4

 

Talk to one of your parents about your plans for high school.
sec16b	Frequency	Percent
Not at all	21	9.42
Rarely	61	27.35
Occasionally	92	41.26
Regularly	49	21.97

Frequency Missing = 4

 

Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school.
SEC16C	Frequency	Percent
Not at all	18	8.04
Rarely	34	15.18
Occasionally	93	41.52
Regularly	79	35.27

Frequency Missing = 3

Data Collected in Fall, 2001

Tables Posted April 14, 2005

Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 

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MSIP Advanced Questionnaire

Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report

VALLEY PARK SR. HIGH, VALLEY PARK 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.	39	17.3	97	43.1	70	31.1	12	5.3	7	3.1	2
18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers.	48	21.2	102	45.1	54	23.9	18	8.0	4	1.8	1
19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn.	43	19.0	119	52.7	47	20.8	12	5.3	5	2.2	1
20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects.	53	23.5	97	42.9	49	21.7	20	8.8	7	3.1	1
21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach.	78	34.5	109	48.2	31	13.7	6	2.7	2	0.9	1
22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand.	71	31.3	99	43.6	37	16.3	15	6.6	5	2.2	0
23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class.	58	25.8	116	51.6	35	15.6	14	6.2	2	0.9	2
24 - My teachers make learning interesting.	40	17.6	69	30.4	90	39.6	16	7.0	12	5.3	0
25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently.	60	26.4	110	48.5	43	18.9	12	5.3	2	0.9	0
26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class.	59	26.1	110	48.7	42	18.6	9	4.0	6	2.7	1
27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed.	88	39.1	77	34.2	43	19.1	11	4.9	6	2.7	2
28 - There is good communication between teachers and students.	44	19.6	85	37.8	68	30.2	23	10.2	5	2.2	2
29 - I feel safe at school.	91	40.4	74	32.9	39	17.3	10	4.4	11	4.9	2
30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school.	49	21.6	82	36.1	74	32.6	13	5.7	9	4.0	0
31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school.	47	20.7	88	38.8	55	24.2	29	12.8	8	3.5	0
32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot.	51	22.7	51	22.7	77	34.2	29	12.9	17	7.6	2
33 - Teachers in my school really care about me.	25	11.1	84	37.2	83	36.7	23	10.2	11	4.9	1
34 - I learn about other cultures in school.	44	19.5	100	44.2	52	23.0	23	10.2	7	3.1	1
35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test.	114	50.4	78	34.5	29	12.8	2	0.9	3	1.3	1
36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects.	89	39.2	112	49.3	21	9.3	4	1.8	1	0.4	0
37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively.	55	24.3	126	55.8	35	15.5	10	4.4	0	0.0	1
38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help.	61	27.0	101	44.7	51	22.6	9	4.0	4	1.8	1
39 - In our community people tend to trust each other.	26	11.5	67	29.6	88	38.9	37	16.4	8	3.5	1
40 - Our classes are often interrupted.	18	8.0	29	12.8	80	35.4	76	33.6	23	10.2	1
41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies.	23	10.5	74	33.8	106	48.4	14	6.4	2	0.9	8
42 - I have fun learning.	30	13.2	85	37.4	80	35.2	19	8.4	13	5.7	0
43 - My teachers think I can learn.	76	33.5	100	44.1	42	18.5	5	2.2	4	1.8	0
44 - The community is proud of this school.	58	25.7	83	36.7	67	29.6	14	6.2	4	1.8	1
45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials.	93	41.0	91	40.1	31	13.7	11	4.8	1	0.4	0
46 - Students at my school are friendly.	42	18.5	80	35.2	81	35.7	17	7.5	7	3.1	0
47 - This school is a good place to learn.	62	27.3	106	46.7	52	22.9	4	1.8	3	1.3	0
48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn.	111	49.1	89	39.4	22	9.7	4	1.8	0	0.0	1
49 - My teachers are good teachers.	71	31.3	104	45.8	42	18.5	7	3.1	3	1.3	0
50 - My school building is in good condition.	113	49.8	88	38.8	20	8.8	3	1.3	3	1.3	0
51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community.	33	14.5	46	20.3	91	40.1	36	15.9	21	9.3	0
52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it.	123	54.2	83	36.6	16	7.0	4	1.8	1	0.4	0
53 - I like going to this school.	53	23.3	85	37.4	59	26.0	17	7.5	13	5.7	0
54 - My family believes that I can do well in school.	130	57.3	74	32.6	18	7.9	4	1.8	1	0.4	0
55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up.	38	16.7	85	37.4	77	33.9	17	7.5	10	4.4	0
56 - I would attend a different school if I could.	44	19.6	35	15.6	53	23.6	48	21.3	45	20.0	2
57 - Teachers treat me with respect.	57	25.2	98	43.4	58	25.7	8	3.5	5	2.2	1
58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want.	55	24.2	89	39.2	56	24.7	18	7.9	9	4.0	0
59 - My teachers expect very good work from me.	66	29.1	115	50.7	40	17.6	6	2.6	0	0.0	0
60 - I am treated fairly at school.	52	22.9	94	41.4	60	26.4	13	5.7	8	3.5	0
61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers.	73	32.2	94	41.4	40	17.6	11	4.8	9	4.0	0
62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community.	27	11.9	63	27.8	106	46.7	26	11.5	5	2.2	0
63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school.	26	11.5	65	28.8	81	35.8	30	13.3	24	10.6	1
64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school.	93	41.2	92	40.7	33	14.6	6	2.7	2	0.9	1
65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor.	68	30.0	76	33.5	54	23.8	17	7.5	12	5.3	0
66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals.	77	33.9	83	36.6	47	20.7	15	6.6	5	2.2	0
67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information.	78	34.4	101	44.5	40	17.6	5	2.2	3	1.3	0

Data Collected in Fall, 2001

Tables Posted April 14, 2005

Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education