MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
SOUTHERN BOONE CO. R-I School district

What is your sex? (I am a:
boy/girl)
SEC1 Frequency Percent
MALE 341 50.82
FEMALE 330 49.18

Frequency Missing = 1

 

What grade are you in?
SEC2 Frequency Percent
6TH 94 14.03
7TH 97 14.48
8TH 96 14.33
9TH 94 14.03
10TH 104 15.52
11TH 100 14.93
12TH 85 12.69

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Which best describes you?
SEC3 Frequency Percent
WHITE 610 91.18
BLACK 6 0.90
ASIAN/ORIENTAL 7 1.05
AMERICAN INDIAN 13 1.94
HISPANIC 10 1.49
MULTI-RACIAL 23 3.44

Frequency Missing = 3

 

How far in school did your mother
go?
SEC4 Frequency Percent
FINISHED 8TH 10 1.51
H.S. GRAD 140 21.15
POST SECONDARY 141 21.30
COLLEGE GRAD 294 44.41
DON T KNOW 77 11.63

Frequency Missing = 10

 

How far in school did your father
go?
SEC5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 5 0.75
FINISHED 8TH 20 3.00
H.S. GRAD 166 24.92
POST SECONDARY 111 16.67
COLLEGE GRAD 251 37.69
DON T KNOW 113 16.97

Frequency Missing = 6

 

How many days of school did you miss
last month?
SEC6 Frequency Percent
NONE 362 54.03
1 OR 2 DAYS 220 32.84
3 OR 4 DAYS 45 6.72
5 TO 10 DAYS 34 5.07
MORE THAN 10 DAYS 9 1.34

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How many hours of television do you
usually watch each day?
SEC7 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 253 37.93
TWO HRS. 186 27.89
THREE HRS. 128 19.19
FOUR HRS. 44 6.60
FIVE HRS. 24 3.60
SIX + HRS. 32 4.80

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 51 7.61
TWO YEAR SCHOOL 90 13.43
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL 410 61.19
MILITARY 46 6.87
OTHER 73 10.90

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Which of the following best
describes your grades so far
in school?
SEC9 Frequency Percent
A 206 30.93
A & B 199 29.88
B 83 12.46
B & C 103 15.47
C 32 4.80
C & D 28 4.20
D 7 1.05
BELOW D 8 1.20

Frequency Missing = 6

 

How much time do you usually spend
on homework each day?
SEC10 Frequency Percent
NONE ASSIGNED 31 4.65
DON T DO IT 55 8.26
1/2 HR. OR LESS 204 30.63
ONE HOUR 233 34.98
TWO HOURS 101 15.17
MORE THAN 2 HRS 42 6.31

Frequency Missing = 6

 

About how many hours per week do
you usually work in a part-time
job? Exclude summer vacation time.
SEC11 Frequency Percent
NONE 415 61.94
UNDER 6 HRS. 73 10.90
6 TO 10 HRS. 56 8.36
11 TO 15 HRS. 39 5.82
16 TO 20 HRS. 36 5.37
21 TO 25 HRS. 22 3.28
MORE THAN 25 29 4.33

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How would you describe the quality
of education available to you in
this school?
SEC12 Frequency Percent
EXCELLENT 155 23.24
GOOD 327 49.03
AVERAGE 152 22.79
BELOW AVERAGE 23 3.45
POOR 10 1.50

Frequency Missing = 5

 

How many hours each week do you
usually spend in extra-curricular
activities associated with school?
- excluding sports?
SEC13 Frequency Percent
NONE 248 37.01
1 TO 2 HRS. 129 19.25
3 TO 5 HRS. 91 13.58
6 TO 10 HRS. 85 12.69
11 TO 15 HRS. 73 10.90
16 TO 20 HRS. 25 3.73
MORE THAN 20 19 2.84

Frequency Missing = 2

 

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 210 31.34
Several Times/wk 275 41.04
Once a week 87 12.99
Once 2/wks 28 4.18
Infrequently 68 10.15
Not at all 2 0.30

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Which of the following best describes
the high school program you will
complete?
SEC15 Frequency Percent
College prep. 420 63.35
Voc./ tech. 121 18.25
General 122 18.40

Frequency Missing = 9

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your experiences in school.
SEC16A Frequency Percent
Not at all 38 5.70
Rarely 126 18.89
Occasionally 278 41.68
Regularly 225 33.73

Frequency Missing = 5

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for high school.
sec16b Frequency Percent
Not at all 91 13.64
Rarely 171 25.64
Occasionally 279 41.83
Regularly 126 18.89

Frequency Missing = 5

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for after high school.
SEC16C Frequency Percent
Not at all 57 8.60
Rarely 114 17.19
Occasionally 288 43.44
Regularly 204 30.77

Frequency Missing = 9

Data Collected in Fall, 2005
Tables Posted December 05, 2005
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
SOUTHERN BOONE CO. R-I 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. 70 10.4 278 41.4 232 34.5 72 10.7 20 3.0 0
18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. 84 12.5 280 41.8 179 26.7 100 14.9 27 4.0 2
19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. 107 16.0 307 45.8 178 26.6 68 10.1 10 1.5 2
20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. 115 17.2 296 44.3 171 25.6 64 9.6 22 3.3 4
21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. 174 25.9 322 47.9 126 18.8 40 6.0 10 1.5 0
22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. 158 23.6 283 42.3 163 24.4 44 6.6 21 3.1 3
23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. 159 23.7 296 44.2 149 22.2 53 7.9 13 1.9 2
24 - My teachers make learning interesting. 77 11.5 205 30.6 250 37.4 92 13.8 45 6.7 3
25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. 166 24.8 344 51.3 123 18.4 26 3.9 11 1.6 2
26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. 158 23.8 314 47.4 153 23.1 26 3.9 12 1.8 9
27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. 235 35.0 306 45.6 103 15.4 22 3.3 5 0.7 1
28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 97 14.5 296 44.4 202 30.3 61 9.1 11 1.6 5
29 - I feel safe at school. 176 26.3 296 44.2 136 20.3 34 5.1 28 4.2 2
30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. 148 22.2 269 40.3 157 23.5 64 9.6 29 4.3 5
31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. 169 25.2 270 40.3 145 21.6 54 8.1 32 4.8 2
32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. 165 24.7 167 25.0 169 25.3 88 13.2 80 12.0 3
33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. 91 13.6 262 39.2 210 31.4 71 10.6 34 5.1 4
34 - I learn about other cultures in school. 106 15.9 234 35.1 209 31.3 83 12.4 35 5.2 5
35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. 346 51.7 230 34.4 76 11.4 8 1.2 9 1.3 3
36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. 222 33.5 318 48.0 102 15.4 15 2.3 6 0.9 9
37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. 160 23.9 306 45.7 151 22.5 38 5.7 15 2.2 2
38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. 178 26.6 334 50.0 118 17.7 28 4.2 10 1.5 4
39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 139 20.8 287 43.0 176 26.3 55 8.2 11 1.6 4
40 - Our classes are often interrupted. 60 9.0 134 20.1 257 38.6 175 26.3 40 6.0 6
41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 86 12.9 231 34.5 302 45.1 32 4.8 18 2.7 3
42 - I have fun learning. 88 13.2 179 26.8 213 31.9 98 14.7 90 13.5 4
43 - My teachers think I can learn. 262 39.2 297 44.5 91 13.6 12 1.8 6 0.9 4
44 - The community is proud of this school. 237 35.6 259 38.9 131 19.7 23 3.5 16 2.4 6
45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. 199 29.7 236 35.3 166 24.8 37 5.5 31 4.6 3
46 - Students at my school are friendly. 89 13.4 261 39.2 224 33.7 66 9.9 25 3.8 7
47 - This school is a good place to learn. 155 23.2 317 47.5 146 21.9 33 4.9 16 2.4 5
48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. 281 42.3 278 41.8 85 12.8 15 2.3 6 0.9 7
49 - My teachers are good teachers. 192 29.0 294 44.3 152 22.9 13 2.0 12 1.8 9
50 - My school building is in good condition. 144 21.6 256 38.4 129 19.4 63 9.5 74 11.1 6
51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. 121 18.1 201 30.0 198 29.6 90 13.5 59 8.8 3
52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. 226 33.8 292 43.7 103 15.4 29 4.3 18 2.7 4
53 - I like going to this school. 170 25.3 229 34.1 165 24.6 51 7.6 56 8.3 1
54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. 380 56.9 224 33.5 57 8.5 6 0.9 1 0.1 4
55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. 221 33.0 275 41.0 133 19.9 26 3.9 15 2.2 2
56 - I would attend a different school if I could. 86 12.9 89 13.3 165 24.7 129 19.3 198 29.7 5
57 - Teachers treat me with respect. 163 24.3 289 43.1 161 24.0 35 5.2 22 3.3 2
58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. 148 22.1 280 41.9 147 22.0 70 10.5 24 3.6 3
59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. 237 35.5 317 47.5 100 15.0 9 1.3 5 0.7 4
60 - I am treated fairly at school. 146 21.8 294 43.9 162 24.2 46 6.9 22 3.3 2
61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. 205 31.0 258 39.0 117 17.7 45 6.8 37 5.6 10
62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 119 18.0 252 38.1 237 35.8 38 5.7 16 2.4 10
63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. 119 17.7 246 36.7 173 25.8 80 11.9 53 7.9 1
64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. 197 29.4 298 44.5 138 20.6 30 4.5 7 1.0 2
65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. 229 34.2 237 35.4 117 17.5 53 7.9 34 5.1 2
66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. 144 21.6 204 30.6 189 28.4 72 10.8 57 8.6 6
67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. 277 41.4 269 40.2 93 13.9 20 3.0 10 1.5 3

Data Collected in Fall, 2005
Tables Posted December 05, 2005
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education