MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
VALLEY PARK MIDDLE, VALLEY PARK School District

What is your sex? (I am a:
boy/girl)
SEC1 Frequency Percent
MALE 108 50.23
FEMALE 107 49.77
 
What grade are you in?
SEC2 Frequency Percent
6TH 71 33.02
7TH 68 31.63
8TH 76 35.35
 
Which best describes you?
SEC3 Frequency Percent
WHITE 132 61.68
BLACK 64 29.91
ASIAN/ORIENTAL 5 2.34
AMERICAN INDIAN 4 1.87
HISPANIC 4 1.87
MULTI-RACIAL 5 2.34

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How far in school did your mother
go?
SEC4 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 1 0.47
FINISHED 8TH 7 3.30
H.S. GRAD 52 24.53
POST SECONDARY 36 16.98
COLLEGE GRAD 50 23.58
DON T KNOW 66 31.13

Frequency Missing = 3

 

How far in school did your father
go?
SEC5 Frequency Percent
1 2 0.94
2 5 2.36
3 45 21.23
4 24 11.32
5 47 22.17
6 89 41.98

Frequency Missing = 3

 

How many days of school did you miss
last month?
SEC6 Frequency Percent
NONE 107 49.77
1 OR 2 DAYS 65 30.23
3 OR 4 DAYS 28 13.02
5 TO 10 DAYS 13 6.05
MORE THAN 10 DAYS 2 0.93
 
How many hours of television do you
usually watch each day?
SEC7 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 41 19.25
TWO HRS. 47 22.07
THREE HRS. 43 20.19
FOUR HRS. 45 21.13
FIVE HRS. 15 7.04
SIX + HRS. 22 10.33

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 6.07
TWO YEAR SCHOOL 15 7.01
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL 135 63.08
MILITARY 18 8.41
OTHER 33 15.42

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Which of the following best
describes your grades so far
in school?
SEC9 Frequency Percent
A 32 14.88
A & B 46 21.40
B 12 5.58
B & C 56 26.05
C 18 8.37
C & D 30 13.95
D 13 6.05
BELOW D 8 3.72
 
How much time do you usually spend
on homework each day?
SEC10 Frequency Percent
NONE ASSIGNED 1 0.47
DON T DO IT 5 2.34
1/2 HR. OR LESS 86 40.19
ONE HOUR 91 42.52
TWO HOURS 27 12.62
MORE THAN 2 HRS 4 1.87

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 153 71.83
UNDER 6 HRS. 35 16.43
6 TO 10 HRS. 22 10.33
11 TO 15 HRS. 1 0.47
16 TO 20 HRS. 2 0.94

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How would you describe the quality
of education available to you in
this school?
SEC12 Frequency Percent
EXCELLENT 69 32.09
GOOD 92 42.79
AVERAGE 50 23.26
BELOW AVERAGE 4 1.86
 
How many hours each week do you
usually spend in extra-curricular
activities associated with school?
- excluding sports?
SEC13 Frequency Percent
NONE 71 33.02
1 TO 2 HRS. 75 34.88
3 TO 5 HRS. 52 24.19
6 TO 10 HRS. 13 6.05
11 TO 15 HRS. 4 1.86
 
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 59 27.70
Several Times/wk 48 22.54
Once a week 23 10.80
Once 2/wks 25 11.74
Infrequently 55 25.82
Not at all 3 1.41

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Which of the following best describes
the high school program you will
complete?
SEC15 Frequency Percent
College prep. 133 68.21
Voc./ tech. 30 15.38
General 32 16.41

Frequency Missing = 20

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your experiences in school.
SEC16A Frequency Percent
Not at all 8 3.83
Rarely 28 13.40
Occasionally 83 39.71
Regularly 90 43.06

Frequency Missing = 6

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for high school.
sec16b Frequency Percent
Not at all 37 17.70
Rarely 67 32.06
Occasionally 67 32.06
Regularly 38 18.18

Frequency Missing = 6

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for after high school.
SEC16C Frequency Percent
Not at all 20 9.52
Rarely 59 28.10
Occasionally 67 31.90
Regularly 64 30.48

Frequency Missing = 5

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

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
VALLEY PARK MIDDLE, 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. 47 22.2 112 52.8 47 22.2 6 2.8 0 0.0 3
18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. 51 24.1 108 50.9 37 17.5 14 6.6 2 0.9 3
19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. 69 32.2 90 42.1 47 22.0 6 2.8 2 0.9 1
20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. 65 31.1 98 46.9 32 15.3 11 5.3 3 1.4 6
21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. 99 47.1 76 36.2 29 13.8 4 1.9 2 1.0 5
22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. 82 38.3 92 43.0 30 14.0 6 2.8 4 1.9 1
23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. 69 32.2 85 39.7 44 20.6 12 5.6 4 1.9 1
24 - My teachers make learning interesting. 38 18.0 79 37.4 74 35.1 13 6.2 7 3.3 4
25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. 81 38.2 95 44.8 29 13.7 4 1.9 3 1.4 3
26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. 73 34.3 99 46.5 25 11.7 11 5.2 5 2.3 2
27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. 104 49.5 74 35.2 25 11.9 7 3.3 0 0.0 5
28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 51 24.1 85 40.1 57 26.9 13 6.1 6 2.8 3
29 - I feel safe at school. 76 35.8 86 40.6 34 16.0 11 5.2 5 2.4 3
30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. 66 31.1 92 43.4 39 18.4 6 2.8 9 4.2 3
31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. 78 36.8 86 40.6 36 17.0 6 2.8 6 2.8 3
32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. 19 9.0 19 9.0 65 31.0 52 24.8 55 26.2 5
33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. 60 28.3 64 30.2 65 30.7 17 8.0 6 2.8 3
34 - I learn about other cultures in school. 77 36.5 95 45.0 32 15.2 3 1.4 4 1.9 4
35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. 140 65.4 60 28.0 11 5.1 3 1.4 0 0.0 1
36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. 85 39.7 99 46.3 25 11.7 4 1.9 1 0.5 1
37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. 72 34.0 102 48.1 32 15.1 5 2.4 1 0.5 3
38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. 87 40.7 86 40.2 31 14.5 7 3.3 3 1.4 1
39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 41 19.2 72 33.6 68 31.8 18 8.4 15 7.0 1
40 - Our classes are often interrupted. 11 5.2 45 21.3 74 35.1 60 28.4 21 10.0 4
41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 51 25.6 75 37.7 65 32.7 5 2.5 3 1.5 16
42 - I have fun learning. 50 23.4 69 32.2 64 29.9 16 7.5 15 7.0 1
43 - My teachers think I can learn. 107 50.2 75 35.2 25 11.7 3 1.4 3 1.4 2
44 - The community is proud of this school. 72 34.3 82 39.0 44 21.0 9 4.3 3 1.4 5
45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. 93 43.7 71 33.3 36 16.9 11 5.2 2 0.9 2
46 - Students at my school are friendly. 31 14.7 77 36.5 74 35.1 21 10.0 8 3.8 4
47 - This school is a good place to learn. 75 35.4 101 47.6 28 13.2 5 2.4 3 1.4 3
48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. 128 60.7 69 32.7 10 4.7 4 1.9 0 0.0 4
49 - My teachers are good teachers. 87 41.2 73 34.6 42 19.9 4 1.9 5 2.4 4
50 - My school building is in good condition. 121 57.3 74 35.1 14 6.6 2 0.9 0 0.0 4
51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. 31 14.8 40 19.0 58 27.6 43 20.5 38 18.1 5
52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. 79 37.1 76 35.7 37 17.4 14 6.6 7 3.3 2
53 - I like going to this school. 67 31.3 83 38.8 46 21.5 7 3.3 11 5.1 1
54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. 139 65.3 58 27.2 12 5.6 2 0.9 2 0.9 2
55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. 58 27.6 87 41.4 47 22.4 11 5.2 7 3.3 5
56 - I would attend a different school if I could. 35 16.7 31 14.8 53 25.2 31 14.8 60 28.6 5
57 - Teachers treat me with respect. 82 38.7 67 31.6 44 20.8 14 6.6 5 2.4 3
58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. 64 30.3 77 36.5 50 23.7 11 5.2 9 4.3 4
59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. 92 43.6 92 43.6 24 11.4 2 0.9 1 0.5 4
60 - I am treated fairly at school. 66 31.4 97 46.2 35 16.7 8 3.8 4 1.9 5
61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. 76 35.8 72 34.0 29 13.7 23 10.8 12 5.7 3
62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 48 22.6 82 38.7 62 29.2 12 5.7 8 3.8 3
63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. 69 32.7 76 36.0 50 23.7 7 3.3 9 4.3 4
64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. 90 42.5 84 39.6 26 12.3 10 4.7 2 0.9 3
65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. 105 49.3 54 25.4 36 16.9 8 3.8 10 4.7 2
66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. 75 35.2 53 24.9 49 23.0 18 8.5 18 8.5 2
67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. 102 47.9 67 31.5 33 15.5 8 3.8 3 1.4 2

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