MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
SALEM R-80 School district

What is your sex? (I am a:
boy/girl)
SEC1 Frequency Percent
MALE 428 47.77
FEMALE 468 52.23
 
What grade are you in?
SEC2 Frequency Percent
6TH 82 9.17
7TH 85 9.51
8TH 97 10.85
9TH 154 17.23
10TH 190 21.25
11TH 168 18.79
12TH 118 13.20

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Which best describes you?
SEC3 Frequency Percent
WHITE 817 91.28
BLACK 9 1.01
ASIAN/ORIENTAL 2 0.22
AMERICAN INDIAN 24 2.68
HISPANIC 15 1.68
MULTI-RACIAL 28 3.13

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How far in school did your mother
go?
SEC4 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 12 1.35
FINISHED 8TH 78 8.74
H.S. GRAD 273 30.61
POST SECONDARY 191 21.41
COLLEGE GRAD 208 23.32
DON T KNOW 130 14.57

Frequency Missing = 4

 

How far in school did your father
go?
SEC5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 19 2.14
FINISHED 8TH 82 9.22
H.S. GRAD 284 31.95
POST SECONDARY 146 16.42
COLLEGE GRAD 176 19.80
DON T KNOW 182 20.47

Frequency Missing = 7

 

How many days of school did you miss
last month?
SEC6 Frequency Percent
NONE 293 32.88
1 OR 2 DAYS 345 38.72
3 OR 4 DAYS 151 16.95
5 TO 10 DAYS 76 8.53
MORE THAN 10 DAYS 26 2.92

Frequency Missing = 5

 

How many hours of television do you
usually watch each day?
SEC7 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 277 31.23
TWO HRS. 227 25.59
THREE HRS. 170 19.17
FOUR HRS. 99 11.16
FIVE HRS. 63 7.10
SIX + HRS. 51 5.75

Frequency Missing = 9

 

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 122 13.62
TWO YEAR SCHOOL 149 16.63
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL 449 50.11
MILITARY 62 6.92
OTHER 114 12.72
 
Which of the following best
describes your grades so far
in school?
SEC9 Frequency Percent
A 213 23.85
A & B 211 23.63
B 73 8.17
B & C 178 19.93
C 60 6.72
C & D 110 12.32
D 27 3.02
BELOW D 21 2.35

Frequency Missing = 3

 

How much time do you usually spend
on homework each day?
SEC10 Frequency Percent
NONE ASSIGNED 150 16.85
DON T DO IT 153 17.19
1/2 HR. OR LESS 221 24.83
ONE HOUR 235 26.40
TWO HOURS 82 9.21
MORE THAN 2 HRS 49 5.51

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 534 60.20
UNDER 6 HRS. 81 9.13
6 TO 10 HRS. 52 5.86
11 TO 15 HRS. 39 4.40
16 TO 20 HRS. 63 7.10
21 TO 25 HRS. 55 6.20
MORE THAN 25 63 7.10

Frequency Missing = 9

 

How would you describe the quality
of education available to you in
this school?
SEC12 Frequency Percent
EXCELLENT 101 11.35
GOOD 352 39.55
AVERAGE 330 37.08
BELOW AVERAGE 56 6.29
POOR 51 5.73

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 428 47.82
1 TO 2 HRS. 173 19.33
3 TO 5 HRS. 101 11.28
6 TO 10 HRS. 73 8.16
11 TO 15 HRS. 76 8.49
16 TO 20 HRS. 30 3.35
MORE THAN 20 14 1.56

Frequency Missing = 1

 

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 314 35.28
Several Times/wk 239 26.85
Once a week 132 14.83
Once 2/wks 59 6.63
Infrequently 133 14.94
Not at all 13 1.46

Frequency Missing = 6

 

Which of the following best describes
the high school program you will
complete?
SEC15 Frequency Percent
College prep. 452 51.89
Voc./ tech. 155 17.80
General 264 30.31

Frequency Missing = 25

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your experiences in school.
SEC16A Frequency Percent
Not at all 70 7.83
Rarely 178 19.91
Occasionally 330 36.91
Regularly 316 35.35

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for high school.
sec16b Frequency Percent
Not at all 111 12.43
Rarely 226 25.31
Occasionally 342 38.30
Regularly 214 23.96

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for after high school.
SEC16C Frequency Percent
Not at all 65 7.30
Rarely 149 16.74
Occasionally 325 36.52
Regularly 351 39.44

Frequency Missing = 6

Data Collected in Spring, 2005
Tables Posted April 11, 2005
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
SALEM R-80 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. 85 9.5 356 39.8 295 33.0 110 12.3 49 5.5 1
18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. 76 8.5 339 37.9 252 28.2 156 17.4 72 8.0 1
19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. 104 11.7 358 40.1 273 30.6 103 11.5 54 6.1 4
20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. 147 16.5 354 39.7 227 25.4 108 12.1 56 6.3 4
21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. 179 20.1 423 47.4 193 21.6 68 7.6 29 3.3 4
22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. 151 16.9 303 34.0 227 25.4 138 15.5 73 8.2 4
23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. 154 17.3 359 40.3 218 24.5 110 12.4 49 5.5 6
24 - My teachers make learning interesting. 71 8.0 203 22.7 353 39.5 140 15.7 126 14.1 3
25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. 164 18.4 465 52.1 194 21.7 42 4.7 28 3.1 3
26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. 164 18.5 353 39.8 255 28.7 70 7.9 46 5.2 8
27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. 258 29.1 367 41.4 160 18.1 68 7.7 33 3.7 10
28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 86 9.6 316 35.4 298 33.4 131 14.7 61 6.8 4
29 - I feel safe at school. 190 21.3 373 41.8 190 21.3 68 7.6 72 8.1 3
30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. 129 14.5 309 34.6 242 27.1 97 10.9 115 12.9 4
31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. 201 22.5 319 35.7 185 20.7 92 10.3 96 10.8 3
32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. 357 40.0 218 24.4 180 20.2 68 7.6 70 7.8 3
33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. 111 12.4 287 32.1 290 32.4 120 13.4 86 9.6 2
34 - I learn about other cultures in school. 148 16.7 341 38.4 221 24.9 111 12.5 67 7.5 8
35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. 428 48.0 315 35.4 104 11.7 18 2.0 26 2.9 5
36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. 246 27.6 422 47.4 167 18.7 32 3.6 24 2.7 5
37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. 152 17.0 439 49.2 199 22.3 63 7.1 40 4.5 3
38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. 162 18.1 406 45.5 233 26.1 61 6.8 31 3.5 3
39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 81 9.1 255 28.6 316 35.5 150 16.8 89 10.0 5
40 - Our classes are often interrupted. 115 12.9 224 25.1 318 35.7 192 21.5 42 4.7 5
41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 140 15.8 320 36.1 343 38.7 53 6.0 31 3.5 9
42 - I have fun learning. 87 9.7 215 24.1 294 32.9 138 15.5 159 17.8 3
43 - My teachers think I can learn. 310 34.8 395 44.3 141 15.8 20 2.2 26 2.9 4
44 - The community is proud of this school. 215 24.2 309 34.7 275 30.9 47 5.3 44 4.9 6
45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. 212 23.8 385 43.2 197 22.1 50 5.6 48 5.4 4
46 - Students at my school are friendly. 76 8.5 249 28.0 326 36.6 144 16.2 95 10.7 6
47 - This school is a good place to learn. 122 13.7 361 40.6 255 28.7 82 9.2 70 7.9 6
48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. 252 28.4 398 44.8 158 17.8 46 5.2 34 3.8 8
49 - My teachers are good teachers. 165 18.5 400 44.9 243 27.3 41 4.6 42 4.7 5
50 - My school building is in good condition. 136 15.3 305 34.2 245 27.5 132 14.8 73 8.2 5
51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. 345 38.6 228 25.5 189 21.2 67 7.5 64 7.2 3
52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. 290 32.5 416 46.6 124 13.9 31 3.5 31 3.5 4
53 - I like going to this school. 150 16.8 279 31.3 222 24.9 92 10.3 149 16.7 4
54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. 492 55.0 312 34.9 59 6.6 8 0.9 23 2.6 2
55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. 135 15.1 284 31.8 281 31.4 85 9.5 109 12.2 2
56 - I would attend a different school if I could. 199 22.2 128 14.3 213 23.8 152 17.0 203 22.7 1
57 - Teachers treat me with respect. 162 18.1 352 39.3 237 26.5 76 8.5 68 7.6 1
58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. 144 16.1 349 39.1 225 25.2 115 12.9 59 6.6 4
59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. 274 30.7 385 43.2 184 20.6 32 3.6 17 1.9 4
60 - I am treated fairly at school.