MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
COOPER CO. R-IV School district

What is your sex? (I am a:
boy/girl)
SEC1 Frequency Percent
MALE 19 44.19
FEMALE 24 55.81

Frequency Missing = 1

 

What grade are you in?
SEC2 Frequency Percent
7TH 13 30.23
9TH 20 46.51
11TH 2 4.65
12TH 8 18.60

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Which best describes you?
SEC3 Frequency Percent
WHITE 42 97.67
BLACK 1 2.33

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How far in school did your mother
go?
SEC4 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 1 2.27
FINISHED 8TH 2 4.55
H.S. GRAD 19 43.18
POST SECONDARY 11 25.00
COLLEGE GRAD 8 18.18
DON T KNOW 3 6.82
 
How far in school did your father
go?
SEC5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 1 2.33
FINISHED 8TH 2 4.65
H.S. GRAD 18 41.86
POST SECONDARY 9 20.93
COLLEGE GRAD 7 16.28
DON T KNOW 6 13.95

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How many days of school did you miss
last month?
SEC6 Frequency Percent
NONE 21 48.84
1 OR 2 DAYS 10 23.26
3 OR 4 DAYS 12 27.91

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How many hours of television do you
usually watch each day?
SEC7 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 20 45.45
TWO HRS. 11 25.00
THREE HRS. 3 6.82
FOUR HRS. 4 9.09
FIVE HRS. 2 4.55
SIX + HRS. 4 9.09
 
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 2 4.55
TWO YEAR SCHOOL 3 6.82
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL 31 70.45
MILITARY 6 13.64
OTHER 2 4.55
 
Which of the following best
describes your grades so far
in school?
SEC9 Frequency Percent
A 13 29.55
A & B 13 29.55
B 9 20.45
B & C 6 13.64
C 2 4.55
C & D 1 2.27
 
How much time do you usually spend
on homework each day?
SEC10 Frequency Percent
NONE ASSIGNED 4 9.09
DON T DO IT 4 9.09
1/2 HR. OR LESS 12 27.27
ONE HOUR 13 29.55
TWO HOURS 7 15.91
MORE THAN 2 HRS 4 9.09
 
About how many hours per week do
you usually work in a part-time
job? Exclude summer vacation time.
SEC11 Frequency Percent
NONE 31 70.45
UNDER 6 HRS. 5 11.36
6 TO 10 HRS. 2 4.55
11 TO 15 HRS. 3 6.82
16 TO 20 HRS. 2 4.55
MORE THAN 25 1 2.27
 
How would you describe the quality
of education available to you in
this school?
SEC12 Frequency Percent
EXCELLENT 8 18.18
GOOD 23 52.27
AVERAGE 11 25.00
BELOW AVERAGE 1 2.27
POOR 1 2.27
 
How many hours each week do you
usually spend in extra-curricular
activities associated with school?
- excluding sports?
SEC13 Frequency Percent
NONE 10 22.73
1 TO 2 HRS. 11 25.00
3 TO 5 HRS. 13 29.55
6 TO 10 HRS. 2 4.55
11 TO 15 HRS. 6 13.64
16 TO 20 HRS. 2 4.55
 
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 34 77.27
Several Times/wk 3 6.82
Once a week 3 6.82
Once 2/wks 1 2.27
Infrequently 3 6.82
 
Which of the following best describes
the high school program you will
complete?
SEC15 Frequency Percent
College prep. 17 41.46
Voc./ tech. 10 24.39
General 14 34.15

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your experiences in school.
SEC16A Frequency Percent
Not at all 5 11.90
Rarely 7 16.67
Occasionally 17 40.48
Regularly 13 30.95

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for high school.
sec16b Frequency Percent
Not at all 6 14.29
Rarely 8 19.05
Occasionally 15 35.71
Regularly 13 30.95

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for after high school.
SEC16C Frequency Percent
Not at all 3 7.14
Rarely 12 28.57
Occasionally 12 28.57
Regularly 15 35.71

Frequency Missing = 2

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

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
COOPER CO. R-IV 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. 7 15.9 23 52.3 12 27.3 1 2.3 1 2.3 0
18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. 2 4.5 21 47.7 13 29.5 7 15.9 1 2.3 0
19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. 7 15.9 20 45.5 13 29.5 2 4.5 2 4.5 0
20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. 4 9.1 26 59.1 11 25.0 2 4.5 1 2.3 0
21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. 5 11.6 23 53.5 10 23.3 3 7.0 2 4.7 1
22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. 7 15.9 18 40.9 11 25.0 7 15.9 1 2.3 0
23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. 11 25.0 18 40.9 11 25.0 2 4.5 2 4.5 0
24 - My teachers make learning interesting. 1 2.3 18 40.9 14 31.8 9 20.5 2 4.5 0
25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. 5 11.6 27 62.8 8 18.6 2 4.7 1 2.3 1
26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. 11 25.0 18 40.9 11 25.0 3 6.8 1 2.3 0
27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. 9 20.5 21 47.7 9 20.5 3 6.8 2 4.5 0
28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 4 9.1 15 34.1 10 22.7 11 25.0 4 9.1 0
29 - I feel safe at school. 11 25.0 16 36.4 12 27.3 2 4.5 3 6.8 0
30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. 9 20.9 17 39.5 7 16.3 5 11.6 5 11.6 1
31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. 12 28.6 14 33.3 9 21.4 6 14.3 1 2.4 2
32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. 18 41.9 11 25.6 8 18.6 4 9.3 2 4.7 1
33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. 6 14.0 17 39.5 11 25.6 6 14.0 3 7.0 1
34 - I learn about other cultures in school. 2 4.5 16 36.4 13 29.5 11 25.0 2 4.5 0
35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. 22 50.0 14 31.8 5 11.4 2 4.5 1 2.3 0
36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. 12 27.3 28 63.6 3 6.8 0 0.0 1 2.3 0
37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. 4 9.1 25 56.8 10 22.7 2 4.5 3 6.8 0
38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. 9 20.5 19 43.2 14 31.8 0 0.0 2 4.5 0
39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 1 2.3 23 53.5 9 20.9 8 18.6 2 4.7 1
40 - Our classes are often interrupted. 5 11.4 14 31.8 12 27.3 13 29.5 0 0.0 0
41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 3 7.0 14 32.6 17 39.5 4 9.3 5 11.6 1
42 - I have fun learning. 9 20.5 15 34.1 9 20.5 5 11.4 6 13.6 0
43 - My teachers think I can learn. 15 34.1 22 50.0 5 11.4 0 0.0 2 4.5 0
44 - The community is proud of this school. 14 31.8 11 25.0 13 29.5 5 11.4 1 2.3 0
45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. 8 18.2 22 50.0 9 20.5 4 9.1 1 2.3 0
46 - Students at my school are friendly. 10 22.7 14 31.8 8 18.2 8 18.2 4 9.1 0
47 - This school is a good place to learn. 6 14.0 21 48.8 11 25.6 4 9.3 1 2.3 1
48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. 16 37.2 19 44.2 7 16.3 0 0.0 1 2.3 1
49 - My teachers are good teachers. 6 13.6 24 54.5 7 15.9 3 6.8 4 9.1 0
50 - My school building is in good condition. 7 15.9 23 52.3 11 25.0 2 4.5 1 2.3 0
51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. 6 13.6 7 15.9 9 20.5 17 38.6 5 11.4 0
52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. 16 37.2 19 44.2 5 11.6 2 4.7 1 2.3 1
53 - I like going to this school. 9 20.5 17 38.6 9 20.5 4 9.1 5 11.4 0
54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. 25 56.8 14 31.8 4 9.1 0 0.0 1 2.3 0
55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. 5 11.4 16 36.4 15 34.1 4 9.1 4 9.1 0
56 - I would attend a different school if I could. 8 18.2 13 29.5 4 9.1 6 13.6 13 29.5 0
57 - Teachers treat me with respect. 9 20.5 16 36.4 12 27.3 5 11.4 2 4.5 0
58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. 4 9.5 15 35.7 17 40.5 5 11.9 1 2.4 2
59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. 18 40.9 14 31.8 8 18.2 3 6.8 1 2.3 0
60 - I am treated fairly at school. 9 20.5 17 38.6 10 22.7 5 11.4 3 6.8 0
61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. 15 35.7 17 40.5 6 14.3 3 7.1 1 2.4 2
62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 5 11.6 13 30.2 12 27.9 8 18.6 5 11.6 1
63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. 1 2.3 22 50.0 6 13.6 10 22.7 5 11.4 0
64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. 13 29.5 17 38.6 11 25.0 2 4.5 1 2.3 0
65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. 19 43.2 15 34.1 8 18.2 1 2.3 1 2.3 0
66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. 11 25.6 13 30.2 12 27.9 6 14.0 1 2.3 1
67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. 19 43.2 22 50.0 1 2.3 1 2.3 1 2.3 0

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