MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
SEYMOUR MIDDLE, SEYMOUR R-II 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. 27 13.8 79 40.3 64 32.7 13 6.6 13 6.6 1
18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. 23 11.8 70 35.9 57 29.2 31 15.9 14 7.2 2
19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. 47 23.9 84 42.6 46 23.4 14 7.1 6 3.0 0
20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. 53 27.2 72 36.9 38 19.5 23 11.8 9 4.6 2
21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. 65 33.0 94 47.7 27 13.7 7 3.6 4 2.0 0
22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. 64 32.5 75 38.1 30 15.2 19 9.6 9 4.6 0
23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. 46 23.4 93 47.2 40 20.3 10 5.1 8 4.1 0
24 - My teachers make learning interesting. 20 10.3 50 25.6 74 37.9 23 11.8 28 14.4 2
25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. 54 27.6 94 48.0 35 17.9 10 5.1 3 1.5 1
26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. 28 14.4 69 35.6 76 39.2 12 6.2 9 4.6 3
27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. 85 43.8 55 28.4 36 18.6 6 3.1 12 6.2 3
28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 37 19.1 70 36.1 55 28.4 23 11.9 9 4.6 3
29 - I feel safe at school. 64 32.8 51 26.2 39 20.0 22 11.3 19 9.7 2
30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. 46 23.6 61 31.3 50 25.6 16 8.2 22 11.3 2
31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. 55 28.5 75 38.9 32 16.6 20 10.4 11 5.7 4
32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. 29 14.9 42 21.5 71 36.4 29 14.9 24 12.3 2
33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. 37 19.0 73 37.4 50 25.6 23 11.8 12 6.2 2
34 - I learn about other cultures in school. 54 27.6 82 41.8 41 20.9 9 4.6 10 5.1 1
35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. 116 59.2 48 24.5 22 11.2 4 2.0 6 3.1 1
36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. 46 23.4 93 47.2 43 21.8 10 5.1 5 2.5 0
37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. 46 23.5 93 47.4 41 20.9 11 5.6 5 2.6 1
38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. 71 36.2 72 36.7 35 17.9 10 5.1 8 4.1 1
39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 19 9.7 73 37.2 68 34.7 19 9.7 17 8.7 1
40 - Our classes are often interrupted. 39 20.0 38 19.5 64 32.8 40 20.5 14 7.2 2
41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 27 13.7 53 26.9 98 49.7 9 4.6 10 5.1 0
42 - I have fun learning. 28 14.3 43 21.9 63 32.1 18 9.2 44 22.4 1
43 - My teachers think I can learn. 63 32.1 75 38.3 41 20.9 10 5.1 7 3.6 1
44 - The community is proud of this school. 46 23.5 54 27.6 71 36.2 14 7.1 11 5.6 1
45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. 47 24.1 71 36.4 56 28.7 15 7.7 6 3.1 2
46 - Students at my school are friendly. 22 11.2 51 25.9 68 34.5 27 13.7 29 14.7 0
47 - This school is a good place to learn. 45 22.8 75 38.1 50 25.4 14 7.1 13 6.6 0
48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. 93 47.4 74 37.8 22 11.2 4 2.0 3 1.5 1
49 - My teachers are good teachers. 68 34.5 69 35.0 44 22.3 11 5.6 5 2.5 0
50 - My school building is in good condition. 104 52.8 63 32.0 20 10.2 8 4.1 2 1.0 0
51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. 40 20.6 42 21.6 53 27.3 30 15.5 29 14.9 3
52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. 39 19.9 64 32.7 65 33.2 16 8.2 12 6.1 1
53 - I like going to this school. 49 25.0 48 24.5 39 19.9 28 14.3 32 16.3 1
54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. 115 58.7 56 28.6 20 10.2 3 1.5 2 1.0 1
55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. 54 27.6 54 27.6 58 29.6 19 9.7 11 5.6 1
56 - I would attend a different school if I could. 38 19.5 30 15.4 32 16.4 29 14.9 66 33.8 2
57 - Teachers treat me with respect. 57 28.9 64 32.5 46 23.4 18 9.1 12 6.1 0
58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. 32 16.3 62 31.6 57 29.1 21 10.7 24 12.2 1
59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. 68 34.7 85 43.4 37 18.9 3 1.5 3 1.5 1
60 - I am treated fairly at school. 39 20.0 72 36.9 44 22.6 22 11.3 18 9.2 2
61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. 73 37.1 58 29.4 31 15.7 3 1.5 32 16.2 0
62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 30 15.3 51 26.0 76 38.8 21 10.7 18 9.2 1
63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. 37 18.9 64 32.7 45 23.0 24 12.2 26 13.3 1
64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. 61 31.0 66 33.5 51 25.9 13 6.6 6 3.0 0
65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. 96 48.7 63 32.0 18 9.1 7 3.6 13 6.6 0
66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. 46 23.4 51 25.9 64 32.5 17 8.6 19 9.6 0
67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. 82 41.6 58 29.4 39 19.8 7 3.6 11 5.6 0

Data Collected in Fall, 2005
Tables Posted March 13, 2006
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education