MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
COLE CO. R-V School district

What is your sex? (I am a:
boy/girl)
SEC1 Frequency Percent
MALE 184 53.80
FEMALE 158 46.20
 
What grade are you in?
SEC2 Frequency Percent
6TH 50 14.62
7TH 59 17.25
8TH 57 16.67
9TH 71 20.76
10TH 54 15.79
11TH 37 10.82
12TH 14 4.09
 
Which best describes you?
SEC3 Frequency Percent
WHITE 323 94.44
BLACK 4 1.17
AMERICAN INDIAN 7 2.05
HISPANIC 2 0.58
MULTI-RACIAL 6 1.75
 
How far in school did your mother
go?
SEC4 Frequency Percent
FINISHED 8TH 10 2.93
H.S. GRAD 134 39.30
POST SECONDARY 64 18.77
COLLEGE GRAD 78 22.87
DON T KNOW 55 16.13

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How far in school did your father
go?
SEC5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 2 0.59
FINISHED 8TH 14 4.11
H.S. GRAD 148 43.40
POST SECONDARY 59 17.30
COLLEGE GRAD 65 19.06
DON T KNOW 53 15.54

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How many days of school did you miss
last month?
SEC6 Frequency Percent
NONE 140 41.18
1 OR 2 DAYS 118 34.71
3 OR 4 DAYS 47 13.82
5 TO 10 DAYS 27 7.94
MORE THAN 10 DAYS 8 2.35

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How many hours of television do you
usually watch each day?
SEC7 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 106 31.09
TWO HRS. 104 30.50
THREE HRS. 60 17.60
FOUR HRS. 26 7.62
FIVE HRS. 20 5.87
SIX + HRS. 25 7.33

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 49 14.33
TWO YEAR SCHOOL 38 11.11
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL 184 53.80
MILITARY 28 8.19
OTHER 43 12.57
 
Which of the following best
describes your grades so far
in school?
SEC9 Frequency Percent
A 84 24.63
A & B 77 22.58
B 37 10.85
B & C 74 21.70
C 24 7.04
C & D 26 7.62
D 11 3.23
BELOW D 8 2.35

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How much time do you usually spend
on homework each day?
SEC10 Frequency Percent
NONE ASSIGNED 32 9.38
DON T DO IT 23 6.74
1/2 HR. OR LESS 137 40.18
ONE HOUR 104 30.50
TWO HOURS 30 8.80
MORE THAN 2 HRS 15 4.40

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 225 65.79
UNDER 6 HRS. 22 6.43
6 TO 10 HRS. 25 7.31
11 TO 15 HRS. 18 5.26
16 TO 20 HRS. 22 6.43
21 TO 25 HRS. 8 2.34
MORE THAN 25 22 6.43
 
How would you describe the quality
of education available to you in
this school?
SEC12 Frequency Percent
EXCELLENT 38 11.14
GOOD 124 36.36
AVERAGE 136 39.88
BELOW AVERAGE 25 7.33
POOR 18 5.28

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How many hours each week do you
usually spend in extra-curricular
activities associated with school?
- excluding sports?
SEC13 Frequency Percent
NONE 129 37.72
1 TO 2 HRS. 87 25.44
3 TO 5 HRS. 52 15.20
6 TO 10 HRS. 46 13.45
11 TO 15 HRS. 14 4.09
16 TO 20 HRS. 8 2.34
MORE THAN 20 6 1.75
 
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 53 15.50
Several Times/wk 118 34.50
Once a week 66 19.30
Once 2/wks 17 4.97
Infrequently 75 21.93
Not at all 13 3.80
 
Which of the following best describes
the high school program you will
complete?
SEC15 Frequency Percent
College prep. 173 53.07
Voc./ tech. 70 21.47
General 83 25.46

Frequency Missing = 16

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your experiences in school.
SEC16A Frequency Percent
Not at all 29 8.63
Rarely 58 17.26
Occasionally 122 36.31
Regularly 127 37.80

Frequency Missing = 6

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for high school.
sec16b Frequency Percent
Not at all 47 14.16
Rarely 92 27.71
Occasionally 124 37.35
Regularly 69 20.78

Frequency Missing = 10

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for after high school.
SEC16C Frequency Percent
Not at all 33 9.91
Rarely 72 21.62
Occasionally 122 36.64
Regularly 106 31.83

Frequency Missing = 9

Data Collected in Spring, 2002
Tables Posted April 15, 2005
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
COLE CO. 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. 28 8.2 152 44.6 112 32.8 27 7.9 22 6.5 1
18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. 27 7.9 136 39.8 101 29.5 49 14.3 29 8.5 0
19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. 46 13.5 168 49.4 87 25.6 27 7.9 12 3.5 2
20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. 59 17.5 159 47.0 70 20.7 32 9.5 18 5.3 4
21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. 78 22.9 149 43.8 79 23.2 23 6.8 11 3.2 2
22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. 56 16.5 147 43.2 88 25.9 29 8.5 20 5.9 2
23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. 47 13.7 158 46.2 82 24.0 29 8.5 26 7.6 0
24 - My teachers make learning interesting. 20 5.9 66 19.4 140 41.2 69 20.3 45 13.2 2
25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. 46 13.7 163 48.5 86 25.6 28 8.3 13 3.9 6
26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. 46 13.5 145 42.6 97 28.5 31 9.1 21 6.2 2
27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. 83 24.3 145 42.5 68 19.9 27 7.9 18 5.3 1
28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 40 11.7 103 30.1 132 38.6 43 12.6 24 7.0 0
29 - I feel safe at school. 90 26.5 133 39.1 72 21.2 27 7.9 18 5.3 2
30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. 69 20.3 134 39.4 65 19.1 41 12.1 31 9.1 2
31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. 79 23.1 139 40.6 68 19.9 36 10.5 20 5.8 0
32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. 112 32.9 93 27.4 78 22.9 28 8.2 29 8.5 2
33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. 36 10.7 94 27.8 117 34.6 61 18.0 30 8.9 4
34 - I learn about other cultures in school. 45 13.2 140 41.1 92 27.0 41 12.0 23 6.7 1
35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. 120 35.2 146 42.8 53 15.5 8 2.3 14 4.1 1
36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. 88 25.7 169 49.4 64 18.7 11 3.2 10 2.9 0
37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. 49 14.4 165 48.5 85 25.0 24 7.1 17 5.0 2
38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. 72 21.3 155 45.9 76 22.5 18 5.3 17 5.0 4
39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 39 11.5 126 37.2 99 29.2 41 12.1 34 10.0 3
40 - Our classes are often interrupted. 36 10.7 98 29.2 123 36.6 65 19.3 14 4.2 6
41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 37 11.1 109 32.7 157 47.1 19 5.7 11 3.3 9
42 - I have fun learning. 28 8.2 96 28.2 103 30.3 54 15.9 59 17.4 2
43 - My teachers think I can learn. 83 24.3 175 51.3 60 17.6 9 2.6 14 4.1 1
44 - The community is proud of this school. 39 11.5 95 27.9 139 40.9 39 11.5 28 8.2 2
45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. 80 23.5 143 41.9 64 18.8 31 9.1 23 6.7 1
46 - Students at my school are friendly. 49 14.4 133 39.0 97 28.4 30 8.8 32 9.4 1
47 - This school is a good place to learn. 42 12.3 145 42.5 98 28.7 27 7.9 29 8.5 1
48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. 110 32.2 168 49.1 45 13.2 9 2.6 10 2.9 0
49 - My teachers are good teachers. 53 15.6 140 41.2 101 29.7 27 7.9 19 5.6 2
50 - My school building is in good condition. 49 14.5 150 44.2 81 23.9 39 11.5 20 5.9 3
51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. 43 12.7 86 25.4 95 28.1 77 22.8 37 10.9 4
52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. 106 31.1 135 39.6 50 14.7 29 8.5 21 6.2 1
53 - I like going to this school. 65 19.1 113 33.1 72 21.1 39 11.4 52 15.2 1
54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. 163 47.8 129 37.8 31 9.1 9 2.6 9 2.6 1
55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. 46 13.5 123 36.2 88 25.9 37 10.9 46 13.5 2
56 - I would attend a different school if I could. 61 17.9 48 14.1 66 19.4 73 21.4 93 27.3 1
57 - Teachers treat me with respect. 65 19.1 127 37.4 78 22.9 40 11.8 30 8.8 2
58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. 59 17.4 136 40.0 83 24.4 32 9.4 30 8.8 2
59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. 84 24.7 170 50.0 60 17.6 14 4.1 12 3.5 2
60 - I am treated fairly at school. 53 15.6 148 43.5 87 25.6 28 8.2 24 7.1 2
61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. 83 24.6 160 47.5 42 12.5 26 7.7 26 7.7 5
62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 24 7.1 87 25.7 135 39.8 52 15.3 41 12.1 3
63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. 54 15.9 112 33.0 79 23.3 47 13.9 47 13.9 3
64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. 80 23.8 138 41.1 77 22.9 19 5.7 22 6.5 6
65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. 62 18.2 102 30.0 76 22.4 39 11.5 61 17.9 2
66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. 40 11.8 87 25.6 79 23.2 60 17.6 74 21.8 2
67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. 110 32.4 145 42.6 60 17.6 14 4.1 11 3.2 2

Data Collected in Spring, 2002
Tables Posted April 15, 2005
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education