MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
STRAIN-JAPAN R-XVI School district

What is your sex? (I am a:
boy/girl)
SEC1 Frequency Percent
MALE 13 48.15
FEMALE 14 51.85
 
What grade are you in?
SEC2 Frequency Percent
6TH 11 40.74
7TH 7 25.93
8TH 9 33.33
 
Which best describes you?
SEC3 Frequency Percent
WHITE 26 96.30
MULTI-RACIAL 1 3.70
 
How far in school did your mother
go?
SEC4 Frequency Percent
FINISHED 8TH 1 3.85
H.S. GRAD 8 30.77
POST SECONDARY 1 3.85
COLLEGE GRAD 4 15.38
DON T KNOW 12 46.15

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How far in school did your father
go?
SEC5 Frequency Percent
FINISHED 8TH 2 7.69
H.S. GRAD 6 23.08
COLLEGE GRAD 2 7.69
DON T KNOW 16 61.54

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How many days of school did you miss
last month?
SEC6 Frequency Percent
NONE 15 55.56
1 OR 2 DAYS 11 40.74
3 OR 4 DAYS 1 3.70
 
How many hours of television do you
usually watch each day?
SEC7 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 7 26.92
TWO HRS. 5 19.23
THREE HRS. 3 11.54
FOUR HRS. 4 15.38
FIVE HRS. 2 7.69
SIX + HRS. 5 19.23

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 1 3.85
TWO YEAR SCHOOL 1 3.85
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL 13 50.00
MILITARY 3 11.54
OTHER 8 30.77

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Which of the following best
describes your grades so far
in school?
SEC9 Frequency Percent
A 7 26.92
A & B 7 26.92
B & C 10 38.46
C 1 3.85
C & D 1 3.85

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How much time do you usually spend
on homework each day?
SEC10 Frequency Percent
NONE ASSIGNED 2 7.41
1/2 HR. OR LESS 13 48.15
ONE HOUR 5 18.52
TWO HOURS 6 22.22
MORE THAN 2 HRS 1 3.70
 
About how many hours per week do
you usually work in a part-time
job? Exclude summer vacation time.
SEC11 Frequency Percent
NONE 22 81.48
UNDER 6 HRS. 2 7.41
6 TO 10 HRS. 1 3.70
16 TO 20 HRS. 1 3.70
MORE THAN 25 1 3.70
 
How would you describe the quality
of education available to you in
this school?
SEC12 Frequency Percent
EXCELLENT 3 11.11
GOOD 10 37.04
AVERAGE 8 29.63
BELOW AVERAGE 4 14.81
POOR 2 7.41
 
How many hours each week do you
usually spend in extra-curricular
activities associated with school?
- excluding sports?
SEC13 Frequency Percent
NONE 6 22.22
1 TO 2 HRS. 11 40.74
3 TO 5 HRS. 4 14.81
6 TO 10 HRS. 2 7.41
11 TO 15 HRS. 3 11.11
MORE THAN 20 1 3.70
 
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 14 51.85
Several Times/wk 11 40.74
Once a week 1 3.70
Infrequently 1 3.70
 
Which of the following best describes
the high school program you will
complete?
SEC15 Frequency Percent
College prep. 18 75.00
Voc./ tech. 2 8.33
General 4 16.67

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your experiences in school.
SEC16A Frequency Percent
Not at all 2 7.41
Rarely 7 25.93
Occasionally 10 37.04
Regularly 8 29.63
 
Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for high school.
sec16b Frequency Percent
Not at all 8 29.63
Rarely 9 33.33
Occasionally 8 29.63
Regularly 2 7.41
 
Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for after high school.
SEC16C Frequency Percent
Not at all 4 15.38
Rarely 8 30.77
Occasionally 7 26.92
Regularly 7 26.92

Frequency Missing = 1

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

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
STRAIN-JAPAN R-XVI 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. 2 7.4 9 33.3 12 44.4 3 11.1 1 3.7 0
18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. 5 18.5 4 14.8 9 33.3 5 18.5 4 14.8 0
19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. 2 7.4 12 44.4 8 29.6 2 7.4 3 11.1 0
20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. 3 11.1 8 29.6 13 48.1 1 3.7 2 7.4 0
21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. 6 22.2 8 29.6 8 29.6 4 14.8 1 3.7 0
22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. 6 22.2 6 22.2 7 25.9 6 22.2 2 7.4 0
23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. 8 29.6 7 25.9 9 33.3 0 0.0 3 11.1 0
24 - My teachers make learning interesting. 5 19.2 3 11.5 7 26.9 5 19.2 6 23.1 1
25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. 6 22.2 12 44.4 6 22.2 3 11.1 0 0.0 0
26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. 6 22.2 7 25.9 9 33.3 2 7.4 3 11.1 0
27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. 11 40.7 6 22.2 7 25.9 0 0.0 3 11.1 0
28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 6 23.1 9 34.6 7 26.9 3 11.5 1 3.8 1
29 - I feel safe at school. 11 42.3 4 15.4 5 19.2 3 11.5 3 11.5 1
30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. 3 12.0 9 36.0 5 20.0 4 16.0 4 16.0 2
31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. 6 23.1 7 26.9 8 30.8 4 15.4 1 3.8 1
32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. 2 7.4 4 14.8 12 44.4 4 14.8 5 18.5 0
33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. 7 25.9 5 18.5 6 22.2 3 11.1 6 22.2 0
34 - I learn about other cultures in school. 6 22.2 8 29.6 7 25.9 4 14.8 2 7.4 0
35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. 11 40.7 5 18.5 8 29.6 3 11.1 0 0.0 0
36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. 9 33.3 7 25.9 10 37.0 1 3.7 0 0.0 0
37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. 4 14.8 11 40.7 10 37.0 0 0.0 2 7.4 0
38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. 11 40.7 7 25.9 3 11.1 3 11.1 3 11.1 0
39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 3 11.1 7 25.9 9 33.3 7 25.9 1 3.7 0
40 - Our classes are often interrupted. 3 11.5 1 3.8 12 46.2 5 19.2 5 19.2 1
41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 2 8.0 3 12.0 13 52.0 4 16.0 3 12.0 2
42 - I have fun learning. 5 18.5 5 18.5 8 29.6 3 11.1 6 22.2 0
43 - My teachers think I can learn. 9 33.3 6 22.2 9 33.3 3 11.1 0 0.0 0
44 - The community is proud of this school. 5 18.5 3 11.1 11 40.7 1 3.7 7 25.9 0
45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. 5 18.5 5 18.5 10 37.0 3 11.1 4 14.8 0
46 - Students at my school are friendly. 8 30.8 7 26.9 9 34.6 1 3.8 1 3.8 1
47 - This school is a good place to learn. 6 23.1 4 15.4 10 38.5 2 7.7 4 15.4 1
48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. 9 34.6 9 34.6 5 19.2 2 7.7 1 3.8 1
49 - My teachers are good teachers. 5 18.5 6 22.2 12 44.4 1 3.7 3 11.1 0
50 - My school building is in good condition. 8 29.6 7 25.9 6 22.2 4 14.8 2 7.4 0
51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. 0 0.0 3 11.1 9 33.3 7 25.9 8 29.6 0
52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. 11 40.7 10 37.0 5 18.5 0 0.0 1 3.7 0
53 - I like going to this school. 7 26.9 6 23.1 5 19.2 1 3.8 7 26.9 1
54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. 14 56.0 6 24.0 4 16.0 0 0.0 1 4.0 2
55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. 8 29.6 6 22.2 9 33.3 1 3.7 3 11.1 0
56 - I would attend a different school if I could. 11 40.7 5 18.5 5 18.5 3 11.1 3 11.1 0
57 - Teachers treat me with respect. 8 29.6 8 29.6 6 22.2 4 14.8 1 3.7 0
58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. 4 15.4 2 7.7 9 34.6 3 11.5 8 30.8 1
59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. 8 29.6 7 25.9 10 37.0 1 3.7 1 3.7 0
60 - I am treated fairly at school. 7 25.9 8 29.6 6 22.2 2 7.4 4 14.8 0
61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. 12 44.4 10 37.0 3 11.1 2 7.4 0 0.0 0
62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 6 22.2 4 14.8 14 51.9 1 3.7 2 7.4 0
63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. 5 18.5 5 18.5 10 37.0 2 7.4 5 18.5 0
64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. 5 18.5 5 18.5 14 51.9 2 7.4 1 3.7 0
65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. 9 33.3 0 0.0 2 7.4 4 14.8 12 44.4 0
66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. 3 11.1 4 14.8 3 11.1 5 18.5 12 44.4 0
67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. 8 29.6 9 33.3 8 29.6 2 7.4 0 0.0 0

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