MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
HOLLISTER HIGH, HOLLISTER R-V School District

What is your sex? (I am a:
boy/girl)
SEC1 Frequency Percent
MALE 147 49.16
FEMALE 152 50.84
 
What grade are you in?
SEC2 Frequency Percent
6TH 1 0.33
9TH 80 26.76
10TH 83 27.76
11TH 80 26.76
12TH 55 18.39
 
Which best describes you?
SEC3 Frequency Percent
WHITE 263 88.55
BLACK 3 1.01
ASIAN/ORIENTAL 3 1.01
AMERICAN INDIAN 10 3.37
HISPANIC 12 4.04
MULTI-RACIAL 6 2.02

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How far in school did your mother
go?
SEC4 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 4 1.34
FINISHED 8TH 19 6.35
H.S. GRAD 106 35.45
POST SECONDARY 42 14.05
COLLEGE GRAD 85 28.43
DON T KNOW 43 14.38
 
How far in school did your father
go?
SEC5 Frequency Percent
1 5 1.68
2 14 4.70
3 103 34.56
4 39 13.09
5 65 21.81
6 72 24.16

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How many days of school did you miss
last month?
SEC6 Frequency Percent
NONE 188 63.30
1 OR 2 DAYS 72 24.24
3 OR 4 DAYS 22 7.41
5 TO 10 DAYS 9 3.03
MORE THAN 10 DAYS 6 2.02

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How many hours of television do you
usually watch each day?
SEC7 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 113 37.92
TWO HRS. 73 24.50
THREE HRS. 50 16.78
FOUR HRS. 26 8.72
FIVE HRS. 17 5.70
SIX + HRS. 19 6.38

Frequency Missing = 1

 

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 52 17.39
TWO YEAR SCHOOL 21 7.02
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL 160 53.51
MILITARY 14 4.68
OTHER 52 17.39
 
Which of the following best
describes your grades so far
in school?
SEC9 Frequency Percent
A 62 20.88
A & B 86 28.96
B 21 7.07
B & C 54 18.18
C 28 9.43
C & D 27 9.09
D 7 2.36
BELOW D 12 4.04

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How much time do you usually spend
on homework each day?
SEC10 Frequency Percent
NONE ASSIGNED 16 5.37
DON T DO IT 35 11.74
1/2 HR. OR LESS 66 22.15
ONE HOUR 104 34.90
TWO HOURS 44 14.77
MORE THAN 2 HRS 33 11.07

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 150 50.17
UNDER 6 HRS. 22 7.36
6 TO 10 HRS. 23 7.69
11 TO 15 HRS. 30 10.03
16 TO 20 HRS. 30 10.03
21 TO 25 HRS. 20 6.69
MORE THAN 25 24 8.03
 
How would you describe the quality
of education available to you in
this school?
SEC12 Frequency Percent
EXCELLENT 21 7.07
GOOD 108 36.36
AVERAGE 114 38.38
BELOW AVERAGE 34 11.45
POOR 20 6.73

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 128 43.39
1 TO 2 HRS. 45 15.25
3 TO 5 HRS. 46 15.59
6 TO 10 HRS. 25 8.47
11 TO 15 HRS. 19 6.44
16 TO 20 HRS. 16 5.42
MORE THAN 20 16 5.42

Frequency Missing = 4

 

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 113 37.92
Several Times/wk 39 13.09
Once a week 32 10.74
Once 2/wks 22 7.38
Infrequently 75 25.17
Not at all 17 5.70

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Which of the following best describes
the high school program you will
complete?
SEC15 Frequency Percent
College prep. 154 52.20
Voc./ tech. 46 15.59
General 95 32.20

Frequency Missing = 4

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your experiences in school.
SEC16A Frequency Percent
Not at all 22 7.38
Rarely 64 21.48
Occasionally 104 34.90
Regularly 108 36.24

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for high school.
sec16b Frequency Percent
Not at all 33 11.15
Rarely 71 23.99
Occasionally 102 34.46
Regularly 90 30.41

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for after high school.
SEC16C Frequency Percent
Not at all 24 8.14
Rarely 46 15.59
Occasionally 104 35.25
Regularly 121 41.02

Frequency Missing = 4

Data Collected in Fall, 2004
Tables Posted April 16, 2005
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
HOLLISTER HIGH, HOLLISTER R-V 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. 14 4.7 115 38.5 113 37.8 32 10.7 25 8.4 0
18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. 16 5.4 81 27.1 84 28.1 77 25.8 41 13.7 0
19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. 25 8.4 114 38.3 101 33.9 43 14.4 15 5.0 1
20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. 23 7.7 129 43.3 87 29.2 38 12.8 21 7.0 1
21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. 47 15.9 140 47.3 72 24.3 24 8.1 13 4.4 3
22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. 47 15.8 111 37.2 77 25.8 43 14.4 20 6.7 1
23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. 53 17.8 130 43.6 65 21.8 36 12.1 14 4.7 1
24 - My teachers make learning interesting. 25 8.4 71 23.8 118 39.6 47 15.8 37 12.4 1
25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. 48 16.2 141 47.5 79 26.6 17 5.7 12 4.0 2
26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. 56 18.9 120 40.4 83 27.9 23 7.7 15 5.1 2
27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. 76 25.6 127 42.8 62 20.9 14 4.7 18 6.1 2
28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 19 6.4 103 34.6 103 34.6 51 17.1 22 7.4 1
29 - I feel safe at school. 50 16.8 130 43.8 86 29.0 12 4.0 19 6.4 2
30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. 34 11.4 114 38.3 82 27.5 40 13.4 28 9.4 1
31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. 56 18.9 106 35.8 77 26.0 32 10.8 25 8.4 3
32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. 79 26.6 74 24.9 94 31.6 28 9.4 22 7.4 2
33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. 23 7.7 76 25.6 125 42.1 39 13.1 34 11.4 2
34 - I learn about other cultures in school. 38 12.8 124 41.8 87 29.3 28 9.4 20 6.7 2
35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. 140 47.3 100 33.8 35 11.8 6 2.0 15 5.1 3
36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. 83 27.9 126 42.4 59 19.9 15 5.1 14 4.7 2
37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. 47 15.7 146 48.8 74 24.7 16 5.4 16 5.4 0
38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. 51 17.1 141 47.3 76 25.5 15 5.0 15 5.0 1
39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 23 7.7 86 28.9 116 38.9 49 16.4 24 8.1 1
40 - Our classes are often interrupted. 24 8.1 55 18.5 116 39.1 83 27.9 19 6.4 2
41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 32 10.7 94 31.5 147 49.3 11 3.7 14 4.7 1
42 - I have fun learning. 24 8.1 70 23.5 98 32.9 58 19.5 48 16.1 1
43 - My teachers think I can learn. 81 27.1 133 44.5 61 20.4 8 2.7 16 5.4 0
44 - The community is proud of this school. 28 9.4 98 32.9 103 34.6 40 13.4 29 9.7 1
45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. 26 8.7 93 31.2 102 34.2 46 15.4 31 10.4 1
46 - Students at my school are friendly. 25 8.4 90 30.3 123 41.4 31 10.4 28 9.4 2
47 - This school is a good place to learn. 25 8.5 111 37.6 108 36.6 27 9.2 24 8.1 4
48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. 67 22.5 142 47.7 59 19.8 14 4.7 16 5.4 1
49 - My teachers are good teachers. 50 16.8 130 43.6 91 30.5 11 3.7 16 5.4 1
50 - My school building is in good condition. 14 4.7 75 25.2 107 35.9 63 21.1 39 13.1 1
51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. 100 33.6 77 25.8 72 24.2 26 8.7 23 7.7 1
52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. 75 25.3 118 39.7 65 21.9 23 7.7 16 5.4 2
53 - I like going to this school. 41 13.9 92 31.1 89 30.1 30 10.1 44 14.9 3
54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. 143 47.8 112 37.5 27 9.0 7 2.3 10 3.3 0
55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. 29 9.7 94 31.4 126 42.1 24 8.0 26 8.7 0
56 - I would attend a different school if I could. 62 20.8 44 14.8 89 29.9 53 17.8 50 16.8 1
57 - Teachers treat me with respect. 43 14.4 117 39.3 87 29.2 31 10.4 20 6.7 1
58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. 40 13.5 105 35.4 87 29.3 35 11.8 30 10.1 2
59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. 71 23.8 150 50.3 61 20.5 7 2.3 9 3.0 1
60 - I am treated fairly at school. 39 13.2 131 44.3 90 30.4 17 5.7 19 6.4 3
61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. 67 22.6 120 40.4 63 21.2 28 9.4 19 6.4 2
62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 21 7.1 74 25.2 131 44.6 40 13.6 28 9.5 5
63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. 31 10.4 90 30.2 101 33.9 36 12.1 40 13.4 1
64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. 69 23.3 137 46.3 67 22.6 9 3.0 14 4.7 3
65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. 46 15.5 102 34.3 74 24.9 34 11.4 41 13.8 2
66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. 55 18.5 99 33.3 70 23.6 39 13.1 34 11.4 2
67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. 101 33.9 131 44.0 50 16.8 8 2.7 8 2.7 1

Data Collected in Fall, 2004
Tables Posted April 16, 2005
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education