MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
EL DORADO SPRINGS R-II School district

What is your sex? (I am a:
boy/girl)
SEC1 Frequency Percent
MALE 327 49.32
FEMALE 336 50.68

Frequency Missing = 1

 

What grade are you in?
SEC2 Frequency Percent
6TH 101 15.28
7TH 110 16.64
8TH 97 14.67
9TH 106 16.04
10TH 90 13.62
11TH 78 11.80
12TH 79 11.95

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Which best describes you?
SEC3 Frequency Percent
WHITE 605 91.95
BLACK 5 0.76
ASIAN/ORIENTAL 4 0.61
AMERICAN INDIAN 13 1.98
HISPANIC 10 1.52
MULTI-RACIAL 21 3.19

Frequency Missing = 6

 

How far in school did your mother
go?
SEC4 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 4 0.60
FINISHED 8TH 38 5.74
H.S. GRAD 211 31.87
POST SECONDARY 120 18.13
COLLEGE GRAD 154 23.26
DON T KNOW 135 20.39

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How far in school did your father
go?
SEC5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 9 1.36
FINISHED 8TH 35 5.28
H.S. GRAD 205 30.92
POST SECONDARY 101 15.23
COLLEGE GRAD 126 19.00
DON T KNOW 187 28.21

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How many days of school did you miss
last month?
SEC6 Frequency Percent
NONE 345 52.11
1 OR 2 DAYS 216 32.63
3 OR 4 DAYS 64 9.67
5 TO 10 DAYS 23 3.47
MORE THAN 10 DAYS 14 2.11

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How many hours of television do you
usually watch each day?
SEC7 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 221 33.48
TWO HRS. 186 28.18
THREE HRS. 106 16.06
FOUR HRS. 70 10.61
FIVE HRS. 27 4.09
SIX + HRS. 50 7.58

Frequency Missing = 4

 

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 112 16.94
TWO YEAR SCHOOL 51 7.72
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL 363 54.92
MILITARY 44 6.66
OTHER 91 13.77

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Which of the following best
describes your grades so far
in school?
SEC9 Frequency Percent
A 184 27.84
A & B 174 26.32
B 61 9.23
B & C 129 19.52
C 36 5.45
C & D 47 7.11
D 18 2.72
BELOW D 12 1.82

Frequency Missing = 3

 

How much time do you usually spend
on homework each day?
SEC10 Frequency Percent
NONE ASSIGNED 45 6.79
DON T DO IT 48 7.24
1/2 HR. OR LESS 218 32.88
ONE HOUR 242 36.50
TWO HOURS 81 12.22
MORE THAN 2 HRS 29 4.37

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 432 65.16
UNDER 6 HRS. 64 9.65
6 TO 10 HRS. 51 7.69
11 TO 15 HRS. 31 4.68
16 TO 20 HRS. 35 5.28
21 TO 25 HRS. 25 3.77
MORE THAN 25 25 3.77

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How would you describe the quality
of education available to you in
this school?
SEC12 Frequency Percent
EXCELLENT 71 10.76
GOOD 241 36.52
AVERAGE 263 39.85
BELOW AVERAGE 42 6.36
POOR 43 6.52

Frequency Missing = 4

 

How many hours each week do you
usually spend in extra-curricular
activities associated with school?
- excluding sports?
SEC13 Frequency Percent
NONE 231 34.89
1 TO 2 HRS. 144 21.75
3 TO 5 HRS. 101 15.26
6 TO 10 HRS. 97 14.65
11 TO 15 HRS. 48 7.25
16 TO 20 HRS. 25 3.78
MORE THAN 20 16 2.42

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 206 31.35
Several Times/wk 62 9.44
Once a week 70 10.65
Once 2/wks 46 7.00
Infrequently 204 31.05
Not at all 69 10.50

Frequency Missing = 7

 

Which of the following best describes
the high school program you will
complete?
SEC15 Frequency Percent
College prep. 333 51.71
Voc./ tech. 95 14.75
General 216 33.54

Frequency Missing = 20

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your experiences in school.
SEC16A Frequency Percent
Not at all 62 9.49
Rarely 155 23.74
Occasionally 215 32.92
Regularly 221 33.84

Frequency Missing = 11

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for high school.
sec16b Frequency Percent
Not at all 143 22.07
Rarely 194 29.94
Occasionally 204 31.48
Regularly 107 16.51

Frequency Missing = 16

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for after high school.
SEC16C Frequency Percent
Not at all 86 13.29
Rarely 155 23.96
Occasionally 217 33.54
Regularly 189 29.21

Frequency Missing = 17

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

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
EL DORADO SPRINGS 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. 53 8.0 273 41.4 245 37.2 52 7.9 36 5.5 5
18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. 55 8.3 223 33.8 188 28.5 137 20.8 56 8.5 5
19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. 93 14.1 294 44.5 180 27.3 70 10.6 23 3.5 4
20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. 92 14.0 281 42.8 174 26.5 74 11.3 35 5.3 8
21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. 160 24.4 301 46.0 143 21.8 29 4.4 22 3.4 9
22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. 132 20.2 260 39.7 181 27.6 51 7.8 31 4.7 9
23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. 114 17.5 279 42.8 175 26.8 53 8.1 31 4.8 12
24 - My teachers make learning interesting. 54 8.2 158 23.9 264 39.9 100 15.1 85 12.9 3
25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. 121 18.4 308 47.0 170 25.9 34 5.2 23 3.5 8
26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. 105 15.9 275 41.7 200 30.3 51 7.7 29 4.4 4
27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. 152 23.3 251 38.6 146 22.4 67 10.3 35 5.4 13
28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 73 11.1 224 34.2 216 33.0 90 13.7 52 7.9 9
29 - I feel safe at school. 147 22.4 241 36.7 147 22.4 55 8.4 67 10.2 7
30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. 102 15.5 197 30.0 209 31.9 79 12.0 69 10.5 8
31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. 150 22.9 254 38.7 133 20.3 65 9.9 54 8.2 8
32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. 190 29.0 151 23.0 191 29.1 67 10.2 57 8.7 8
33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. 77 11.8 179 27.4 239 36.6 89 13.6 69 10.6 11
34 - I learn about other cultures in school. 112 17.0 255 38.8 178 27.1 73 11.1 39 5.9 7
35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. 273 41.4 232 35.2 114 17.3 20 3.0 21 3.2 4
36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. 114 17.2 322 48.7 170 25.7 41 6.2 14 2.1 3
37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. 70 10.8 241 37.0 225 34.6 81 12.4 34 5.2 13
38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. 145 22.3 248 38.1 178 27.3 49 7.5 31 4.8 13
39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 57 8.7 149 22.8 227 34.7 128 19.6 93 14.2 10
40 - Our classes are often interrupted. 70 10.7 164 25.2 252 38.7 139 21.3 27 4.1 12
41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 76 11.8 188 29.2 308 47.8 47 7.3 25 3.9 20
42 - I have fun learning. 59 9.0 167 25.4 194 29.5 98 14.9 139 21.2 7
43 - My teachers think I can learn. 190 29.1 263 40.3 147 22.5 25 3.8 28 4.3 11
44 - The community is proud of this school. 106 16.3 172 26.5 222 34.2 92 14.2 58 8.9 14
45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. 98 15.0 178 27.2 221 33.7 105 16.0 53 8.1 9
46 - Students at my school are friendly. 67 10.3 195 29.9 225 34.5 92 14.1 73 11.2 12
47 - This school is a good place to learn. 89 13.8 225 34.9 202 31.4 69 10.7 59 9.2 20
48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. 176 26.9 312 47.6 122 18.6 29 4.4 16 2.4 9
49 - My teachers are good teachers. 152 23.2 238 36.3 192 29.3 38 5.8 36 5.5 8
50 - My school building is in good condition. 168 25.6 175 26.6 151 23.0 94 14.3 69 10.5 7
51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. 163 25.0 145 22.2 219 33.5 64 9.8 62 9.5 11
52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. 120 18.3 252 38.5 161 24.6 76 11.6 46 7.0 9
53 - I like going to this school. 102 15.6 176 26.9 180 27.5 75 11.5 122 18.6 9
54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. 328 50.2 230 35.2 62 9.5 16 2.4 18 2.8 10
55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. 105 16.2 196 30.2 212 32.7 65 10.0 71 10.9 15
56 - I would attend a different school if I could. 146 22.6 102 15.8 174 26.9 111 17.2 113 17.5 18
57 - Teachers treat me with respect. 117 18.0 228 35.1 194 29.9 56 8.6 54 8.3 15
58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. 106 16.5 183 28.4 176 27.3 94 14.6 85 13.2 20
59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. 175 26.9 268 41.2 167 25.7 21 3.2 20 3.1 13
60 - I am treated fairly at school. 108 16.7 255 39.5 171 26.5 50 7.7 62 9.6 18
61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. 146 22.4 255 39.1 127 19.4 63 9.6 62 9.5 11
62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 76 11.8 163 25.3 232 36.1 93 14.5 79 12.3 21
63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. 110 17.0 211 32.6 182 28.1 70 10.8 75 11.6 16
64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. 124 19.3 260 40.5 185 28.8 39 6.1 34 5.3 22
65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. 110 16.9 149 23.0 130 20.0 88 13.6 172 26.5 15
66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. 51 7.9 108 16.7 178 27.6 127 19.7 181 28.1 19
67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. 182 28.0 249 38.2 158 24.3 37 5.7 25 3.8 13

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