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

What is your sex? (I am a:
boy/girl)
SEC1 Frequency Percent
MALE 273 45.96
FEMALE 321 54.04

Frequency Missing = 7

 

What grade are you in?
SEC2 Frequency Percent
6TH 3 0.51
7TH 126 21.25
8TH 141 23.78
9TH 98 16.53
10TH 101 17.03
11TH 86 14.50
12TH 38 6.41

Frequency Missing = 8

 

Which best describes you?
SEC3 Frequency Percent
WHITE 543 91.41
BLACK 1 0.17
ASIAN/ORIENTAL 1 0.17
AMERICAN INDIAN 18 3.03
HISPANIC 7 1.18
MULTI-RACIAL 24 4.04

Frequency Missing = 7

 

How far in school did your mother
go?
SEC4 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 8 1.35
FINISHED 8TH 42 7.11
H.S. GRAD 185 31.30
POST SECONDARY 97 16.41
COLLEGE GRAD 136 23.01
DON T KNOW 123 20.81

Frequency Missing = 10

 

How far in school did your father
go?
SEC5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 10 1.69
FINISHED 8TH 35 5.91
H.S. GRAD 197 33.28
POST SECONDARY 96 16.22
COLLEGE GRAD 103 17.40
DON T KNOW 151 25.51

Frequency Missing = 9

 

How many days of school did you miss
last month?
SEC6 Frequency Percent
NONE 300 50.25
1 OR 2 DAYS 195 32.66
3 OR 4 DAYS 62 10.39
5 TO 10 DAYS 28 4.69
MORE THAN 10 DAYS 12 2.01

Frequency Missing = 4

 

How many hours of television do you
usually watch each day?
SEC7 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 197 32.89
TWO HRS. 155 25.88
THREE HRS. 118 19.70
FOUR HRS. 67 11.19
FIVE HRS. 29 4.84
SIX + HRS. 33 5.51

Frequency Missing = 2

 

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 77 12.96
TWO YEAR SCHOOL 67 11.28
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL 321 54.04
MILITARY 40 6.73
OTHER 89 14.98

Frequency Missing = 7

 

Which of the following best
describes your grades so far
in school?
SEC9 Frequency Percent
A 205 34.45
A & B 158 26.55
B 56 9.41
B & C 82 13.78
C 30 5.04
C & D 36 6.05
D 10 1.68
BELOW D 18 3.03

Frequency Missing = 6

 

How much time do you usually spend
on homework each day?
SEC10 Frequency Percent
NONE ASSIGNED 104 17.45
DON T DO IT 59 9.90
1/2 HR. OR LESS 183 30.70
ONE HOUR 155 26.01
TWO HOURS 66 11.07
MORE THAN 2 HRS 29 4.87

Frequency Missing = 5

 

About how many hours per week do
you usually work in a part-time
job? Exclude summer vacation time.
SEC11 Frequency Percent
NONE 390 65.11
UNDER 6 HRS. 71 11.85
6 TO 10 HRS. 47 7.85
11 TO 15 HRS. 26 4.34
16 TO 20 HRS. 24 4.01
21 TO 25 HRS. 13 2.17
MORE THAN 25 28 4.67

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How would you describe the quality
of education available to you in
this school?
SEC12 Frequency Percent
EXCELLENT 59 9.92
GOOD 209 35.13
AVERAGE 248 41.68
BELOW AVERAGE 41 6.89
POOR 38 6.39

Frequency Missing = 6

 

How many hours each week do you
usually spend in extra-curricular
activities associated with school?
- excluding sports?
SEC13 Frequency Percent
NONE 277 46.40
1 TO 2 HRS. 107 17.92
3 TO 5 HRS. 60 10.05
6 TO 10 HRS. 69 11.56
11 TO 15 HRS. 50 8.38
16 TO 20 HRS. 16 2.68
MORE THAN 20 18 3.02

Frequency Missing = 4

 

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 157 26.17
Several Times/wk 129 21.50
Once a week 56 9.33
Once 2/wks 37 6.17
Infrequently 148 24.67
Not at all 73 12.17

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Which of the following best describes
the high school program you will
complete?
SEC15 Frequency Percent
College prep. 306 53.03
Voc./ tech. 117 20.28
General 154 26.69

Frequency Missing = 24

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your experiences in school.
SEC16A Frequency Percent
Not at all 61 10.41
Rarely 119 20.31
Occasionally 194 33.11
Regularly 212 36.18

Frequency Missing = 15

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for high school.
sec16b Frequency Percent
Not at all 90 15.38
Rarely 160 27.35
Occasionally 210 35.90
Regularly 125 21.37

Frequency Missing = 16

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for after high school.
SEC16C Frequency Percent
Not at all 57 9.76
Rarely 128 21.92
Occasionally 203 34.76
Regularly 196 33.56

Frequency Missing = 17

Data Collected in Fall, 2001
Tables Posted April 14, 2005
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
DALLAS 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. 50 8.3 237 39.5 216 36.0 63 10.5 34 5.7 1
18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. 47 7.9 220 36.9 163 27.3 113 19.0 53 8.9 5
19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. 65 10.9 271 45.5 160 26.8 68 11.4 32 5.4 5
20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. 82 13.9 213 36.1 159 26.9 88 14.9 48 8.1 11
21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. 120 20.4 270 45.8 132 22.4 43 7.3 24 4.1 12
22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. 97 16.4 225 37.9 163 27.5 66 11.1 42 7.1 8
23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. 94 15.7 223 37.4 167 28.0 75 12.6 38 6.4 4
24 - My teachers make learning interesting. 32 5.4 154 25.8 240 40.2 88 14.7 83 13.9 4
25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. 86 14.5 307 51.6 146 24.5 37 6.2 19 3.2 6
26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. 106 17.8 227 38.0 181 30.3 52 8.7 31 5.2 4
27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. 149 25.1 235 39.6 131 22.1 40 6.7 38 6.4 8
28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 38 6.4 188 31.8 222 37.5 87 14.7 57 9.6 9
29 - I feel safe at school. 82 13.8 174 29.2 188 31.6 75 12.6 76 12.8 6
30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. 72 12.1 192 32.2 176 29.5 88 14.8 68 11.4 5
31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. 118 19.8 215 36.1 148 24.9 70 11.8 44 7.4 6
32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. 159 26.8 133 22.4 167 28.1 91 15.3 44 7.4 7
33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. 70 11.8 160 27.1 220 37.2 79 13.4 62 10.5 10
34 - I learn about other cultures in school. 65 10.9 203 34.0 195 32.7 79 13.2 55 9.2 4
35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. 235 39.2 214 35.7 102 17.0 20 3.3 29 4.8 1
36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. 143 23.9 271 45.2 135 22.5 29 4.8 21 3.5 2
37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. 75 12.7 267 45.1 171 28.9 47 7.9 32 5.4 9
38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. 104 17.5 263 44.3 154 25.9 39 6.6 34 5.7 7
39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 43 7.3 139 23.5 240 40.6 90 15.2 79 13.4 10
40 - Our classes are often interrupted. 78 13.3 152 25.9 207 35.3 117 19.9 33 5.6 14
41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 82 14.0 194 33.2 245 41.9 39 6.7 25 4.3 16
42 - I have fun learning. 50 8.4 131 21.9 246 41.2 78 13.1 92 15.4 4
43 - My teachers think I can learn. 153 25.8 257 43.3 135 22.8 21 3.5 27 4.6 8
44 - The community is proud of this school. 61 10.3 160 26.9 220 37.0 82 13.8 71 12.0 7
45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. 102 17.2 218 36.8 184 31.0 50 8.4 39 6.6 8
46 - Students at my school are friendly. 41 6.9 165 27.9 248 42.0 78 13.2 59 10.0 10
47 - This school is a good place to learn. 54 9.1 195 33.0 218 36.9 63 10.7 61 10.3 10
48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. 137 23.2 273 46.2 135 22.8 30 5.1 16 2.7 10
49 - My teachers are good teachers. 105 17.6 236 39.7 189 31.8 40 6.7 25 4.2 6
50 - My school building is in good condition. 106 17.9 179 30.2 151 25.5 75 12.6 82 13.8 8
51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. 167 28.1 151 25.4 176 29.6 59 9.9 41 6.9 7
52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. 120 20.3 259 43.8 118 19.9 55 9.3 40 6.8 9
53 - I like going to this school. 69 11.7 154 26.0 206 34.8 59 10.0 104 17.6 9
54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. 298 50.7 195 33.2 67 11.4 13 2.2 15 2.6 13
55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. 69 11.7 162 27.4 230 38.9 58 9.8 72 12.2 10
56 - I would attend a different school if I could. 138 23.6 97 16.6 162 27.7 103 17.6 85 14.5 16
57 - Teachers treat me with respect. 91 15.6 227 39.0 170 29.2 50 8.6 44 7.6 19
58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. 75 12.7 207 35.1 179 30.4 78 13.2 50 8.5 12
59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. 161 27.4 240 40.9 144 24.5 21 3.6 21 3.6 14
60 - I am treated fairly at school. 79 13.4 238 40.4 179 30.4 47 8.0 46 7.8 12
61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. 111 18.9 232 39.6 133 22.7 58 9.9 52 8.9 15
62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 37 6.3 137 23.5 250 42.9 90 15.4 69 11.8 18
63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. 80 13.6 184 31.2 142 24.1 79 13.4 104 17.7 12
64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. 119 20.4 253 43.3 152 26.0 30 5.1 30 5.1 17
65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. 125 21.2 187 31.7 156 26.5 56 9.5 65 11.0 12
66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. 61 10.4 172 29.2 183 31.1 96 16.3 77 13.1 12
67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. 151 25.7 224 38.1 148 25.2 39 6.6 26 4.4 13

Data Collected in Fall, 2001
Tables Posted April 14, 2005
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education