MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
BEAUMONT HIGH, ST. LOUIS CITY School District

What is your sex? (I am a:
boy/girl)
SEC1 Frequency Percent
MALE 347 46.39
FEMALE 401 53.61

Frequency Missing = 4

 

What grade are you in?
SEC2 Frequency Percent
9TH 211 28.25
10TH 177 23.69
11TH 162 21.69
12TH 197 26.37

Frequency Missing = 5

 

Which best describes you?
SEC3 Frequency Percent
WHITE 5 0.67
BLACK 700 94.34
ASIAN/ORIENTAL 3 0.40
AMERICAN INDIAN 9 1.21
HISPANIC 2 0.27
MULTI-RACIAL 23 3.10

Frequency Missing = 10

 

How far in school did your mother
go?
SEC4 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 1 0.13
FINISHED 8TH 34 4.55
H.S. GRAD 234 31.33
POST SECONDARY 161 21.55
COLLEGE GRAD 131 17.54
DON T KNOW 186 24.90

Frequency Missing = 5

 

How far in school did your father
go?
SEC5 Frequency Percent
1 2 0.27
2 27 3.63
3 209 28.09
4 72 9.68
5 98 13.17
6 336 45.16

Frequency Missing = 8

 

How many days of school did you miss
last month?
SEC6 Frequency Percent
NONE 574 77.88
1 OR 2 DAYS 53 7.19
3 OR 4 DAYS 38 5.16
5 TO 10 DAYS 31 4.21
MORE THAN 10 DAYS 41 5.56

Frequency Missing = 15

 

How many hours of television do you
usually watch each day?
SEC7 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 130 17.40
TWO HRS. 115 15.39
THREE HRS. 152 20.35
FOUR HRS. 114 15.26
FIVE HRS. 68 9.10
SIX + HRS. 168 22.49

Frequency Missing = 5

 

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 154 20.62
TWO YEAR SCHOOL 84 11.24
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL 360 48.19
MILITARY 39 5.22
OTHER 110 14.73

Frequency Missing = 5

 

Which of the following best
describes your grades so far
in school?
SEC9 Frequency Percent
A 60 8.03
A & B 186 24.90
B 85 11.38
B & C 258 34.54
C 94 12.58
C & D 54 7.23
D 8 1.07
BELOW D 2 0.27

Frequency Missing = 5

 

How much time do you usually spend
on homework each day?
SEC10 Frequency Percent
NONE ASSIGNED 64 8.67
DON T DO IT 39 5.28
1/2 HR. OR LESS 211 28.59
ONE HOUR 254 34.42
TWO HOURS 119 16.12
MORE THAN 2 HRS 51 6.91

Frequency Missing = 14

 

About how many hours per week do
you usually work in a part-time
job? Exclude summer vacation time.
SEC11 Frequency Percent
NONE 469 63.04
UNDER 6 HRS. 77 10.35
6 TO 10 HRS. 74 9.95
11 TO 15 HRS. 22 2.96
16 TO 20 HRS. 25 3.36
21 TO 25 HRS. 31 4.17
MORE THAN 25 46 6.18

Frequency Missing = 8

 

How would you describe the quality
of education available to you in
this school?
SEC12 Frequency Percent
EXCELLENT 101 13.61
GOOD 299 40.30
AVERAGE 280 37.74
BELOW AVERAGE 35 4.72
POOR 27 3.64

Frequency Missing = 10

 

How many hours each week do you
usually spend in extra-curricular
activities associated with school?
- excluding sports?
SEC13 Frequency Percent
NONE 386 51.67
1 TO 2 HRS. 174 23.29
3 TO 5 HRS. 106 14.19
6 TO 10 HRS. 51 6.83
11 TO 15 HRS. 14 1.87
16 TO 20 HRS. 7 0.94
MORE THAN 20 9 1.20

Frequency Missing = 5

 

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 178 23.73
Several Times/wk 64 8.53
Once a week 44 5.87
Once 2/wks 21 2.80
Infrequently 121 16.13
Not at all 322 42.93

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Which of the following best describes
the high school program you will
complete?
SEC15 Frequency Percent
College prep. 400 55.71
Voc./ tech. 85 11.84
General 233 32.45

Frequency Missing = 34

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your experiences in school.
SEC16A Frequency Percent
Not at all 90 12.48
Rarely 178 24.69
Occasionally 186 25.80
Regularly 267 37.03

Frequency Missing = 31

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for high school.
sec16b Frequency Percent
Not at all 94 13.35
Rarely 153 21.73
Occasionally 227 32.24
Regularly 230 32.67

Frequency Missing = 48

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for after high school.
SEC16C Frequency Percent
Not at all 76 10.80
Rarely 116 16.48
Occasionally 195 27.70
Regularly 317 45.03

Frequency Missing = 48

Data Collected in Fall, 2003
Tables Posted April 16, 2005
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
BEAUMONT HIGH, ST. LOUIS CITY 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. 137 18.5 329 44.3 192 25.9 47 6.3 37 5.0 10
18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. 109 14.8 311 42.1 196 26.6 87 11.8 35 4.7 14
19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. 177 24.0 309 41.9 175 23.7 49 6.6 27 3.7 15
20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. 177 24.2 289 39.6 166 22.7 64 8.8 34 4.7 22
21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. 181 24.6 326 44.2 162 22.0 40 5.4 28 3.8 15
22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. 203 27.5 289 39.1 162 21.9 56 7.6 29 3.9 13
23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. 108 14.6 321 43.3 193 26.0 87 11.7 33 4.4 10
24 - My teachers make learning interesting. 98 13.3 227 30.7 263 35.6 99 13.4 52 7.0 13
25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. 168 23.0 314 43.0 181 24.8 42 5.7 26 3.6 21
26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. 143 19.5 305 41.6 207 28.2 57 7.8 21 2.9 19
27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. 252 34.2 288 39.1 134 18.2 38 5.2 25 3.4 15
28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 101 13.8 259 35.3 232 31.6 84 11.4 58 7.9 18
29 - I feel safe at school. 90 12.2 192 26.1 249 33.8 116 15.7 90 12.2 15
30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. 106 14.4 247 33.7 263 35.8 72 9.8 46 6.3 18
31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. 143 19.6 279 38.3 176 24.1 81 11.1 50 6.9 23
32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. 117 16.0 147 20.1 257 35.2 132 18.1 77 10.5 22
33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. 95 13.0 228 31.3 262 36.0 97 13.3 46 6.3 24
34 - I learn about other cultures in school. 98 13.4 305 41.8 200 27.4 80 11.0 47 6.4 22
35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. 414 56.0 217 29.4 69 9.3 19 2.6 20 2.7 13
36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. 216 29.1 360 48.6 127 17.1 18 2.4 20 2.7 11
37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. 111 15.3 304 41.9 218 30.1 57 7.9 35 4.8 27
38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. 165 22.6 307 42.1 187 25.6 41 5.6 30 4.1 22
39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 52 7.2 145 20.1 246 34.1 148 20.5 131 18.1 30
40 - Our classes are often interrupted. 104 14.3 195 26.7 270 37.0 117 16.0 43 5.9 23
41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 89 12.5 241 33.8 297 41.6 47 6.6 40 5.6 38
42 - I have fun learning. 166 22.4 258 34.8 227 30.6 45 6.1 46 6.2 10
43 - My teachers think I can learn. 274 37.2 315 42.8 104 14.1 23 3.1 20 2.7 16
44 - The community is proud of this school. 76 10.4 208 28.5 284 38.9 93 12.7 69 9.5 22
45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. 116 16.1 261 36.2 242 33.6 74 10.3 28 3.9 31
46 - Students at my school are friendly. 50 6.9 160 22.0 312 42.9 105 14.4 101 13.9 24
47 - This school is a good place to learn. 86 11.7 274 37.2 243 33.0 68 9.2 66 9.0 15
48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. 168 23.0 314 43.0 160 21.9 51 7.0 38 5.2 21
49 - My teachers are good teachers. 187 25.3 286 38.7 196 26.5 37 5.0 33 4.5 13
50 - My school building is in good condition. 64 8.9 224 31.0 241 33.3 117 16.2 77 10.7 29
51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. 243 33.5 224 30.9 177 24.4 42 5.8 39 5.4 27
52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. 137 18.9 259 35.8 206 28.5 84 11.6 38 5.2 28
53 - I like going to this school. 156 21.3 252 34.3 203 27.7 59 8.0 64 8.7 18
54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. 366 50.6 222 30.7 91 12.6 20 2.8 24 3.3 29
55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. 67 9.2 148 20.4 271 37.3 129 17.7 112 15.4 25
56 - I would attend a different school if I could. 170 23.5 178 24.6 162 22.4 123 17.0 91 12.6 28
57 - Teachers treat me with respect. 171 23.6 275 37.9 208 28.7 41 5.6 31 4.3 26
58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. 125 17.3 252 35.0 205 28.4 87 12.1 52 7.2 31
59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. 228 31.8 325 45.3 130 18.1 21 2.9 13 1.8 35
60 - I am treated fairly at school. 134 18.6 295 41.0 204 28.4 52 7.2 34 4.7 33
61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. 167 23.3 271 37.8 136 19.0 90 12.6 53 7.4 35
62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 82 11.3 174 23.9 257 35.3 130 17.9 85 11.7 24
63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. 132 18.4 226 31.5 219 30.5 68 9.5 72 10.0 35
64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. 209 29.6 295 41.8 152 21.6 31 4.4 18 2.6 47
65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. 184 25.7 247 34.4 159 22.2 66 9.2 61 8.5 35
66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. 155 21.8 237 33.4 169 23.8 94 13.2 55 7.7 42
67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. 184 25.6 265 36.9 182 25.3 58 8.1 30 4.2 33

Data Collected in Fall, 2003
Tables Posted April 16, 2005
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education