MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
SULLIVAN School district

What is your sex? (I am a:
boy/girl)
SEC1 Frequency Percent
MALE 333 47.71
FEMALE 365 52.29

Frequency Missing = 7

 

What grade are you in?
SEC2 Frequency Percent
6TH 64 9.14
7TH 57 8.14
8TH 37 5.29
9TH 154 22.00
10TH 144 20.57
11TH 123 17.57
12TH 121 17.29

Frequency Missing = 5

 

Which best describes you?
SEC3 Frequency Percent
WHITE 669 95.98
BLACK 4 0.57
ASIAN/ORIENTAL 1 0.14
AMERICAN INDIAN 1 0.14
HISPANIC 8 1.15
MULTI-RACIAL 14 2.01

Frequency Missing = 8

 

How far in school did your mother
go?
SEC4 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 7 1.00
FINISHED 8TH 64 9.16
H.S. GRAD 219 31.33
POST SECONDARY 186 26.61
COLLEGE GRAD 149 21.32
DON T KNOW 74 10.59

Frequency Missing = 6

 

How far in school did your father
go?
SEC5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 6 0.86
FINISHED 8TH 56 8.03
H.S. GRAD 249 35.72
POST SECONDARY 164 23.53
COLLEGE GRAD 119 17.07
DON T KNOW 103 14.78

Frequency Missing = 8

 

How many days of school did you miss
last month?
SEC6 Frequency Percent
NONE 345 49.36
1 OR 2 DAYS 263 37.63
3 OR 4 DAYS 59 8.44
5 TO 10 DAYS 21 3.00
MORE THAN 10 DAYS 11 1.57

Frequency Missing = 6

 

How many hours of television do you
usually watch each day?
SEC7 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 233 33.33
TWO HRS. 211 30.19
THREE HRS. 138 19.74
FOUR HRS. 71 10.16
FIVE HRS. 19 2.72
SIX + HRS. 27 3.86

Frequency Missing = 6

 

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 65 9.41
TWO YEAR SCHOOL 186 26.92
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL 328 47.47
MILITARY 47 6.80
OTHER 65 9.41

Frequency Missing = 14

 

Which of the following best
describes your grades so far
in school?
SEC9 Frequency Percent
A 137 19.60
A & B 199 28.47
B 100 14.31
B & C 162 23.18
C 48 6.87
C & D 39 5.58
D 2 0.29
BELOW D 12 1.72

Frequency Missing = 6

 

How much time do you usually spend
on homework each day?
SEC10 Frequency Percent
NONE ASSIGNED 103 14.74
DON T DO IT 70 10.01
1/2 HR. OR LESS 181 25.89
ONE HOUR 231 33.05
TWO HOURS 70 10.01
MORE THAN 2 HRS 44 6.29

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 455 64.91
UNDER 6 HRS. 39 5.56
6 TO 10 HRS. 42 5.99
11 TO 15 HRS. 39 5.56
16 TO 20 HRS. 46 6.56
21 TO 25 HRS. 45 6.42
MORE THAN 25 35 4.99

Frequency Missing = 4

 

How would you describe the quality
of education available to you in
this school?
SEC12 Frequency Percent
EXCELLENT 74 10.51
GOOD 287 40.77
AVERAGE 286 40.63
BELOW AVERAGE 37 5.26
POOR 20 2.84

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 315 44.81
1 TO 2 HRS. 154 21.91
3 TO 5 HRS. 103 14.65
6 TO 10 HRS. 74 10.53
11 TO 15 HRS. 45 6.40
16 TO 20 HRS. 11 1.56
MORE THAN 20 1 0.14

Frequency Missing = 2

 

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 171 24.39
Several Times/wk 185 26.39
Once a week 86 12.27
Once 2/wks 55 7.85
Infrequently 161 22.97
Not at all 43 6.13

Frequency Missing = 4

 

Which of the following best describes
the high school program you will
complete?
SEC15 Frequency Percent
College prep. 317 47.67
Voc./ tech. 128 19.25
General 220 33.08

Frequency Missing = 40

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your experiences in school.
SEC16A Frequency Percent
Not at all 58 8.57
Rarely 131 19.35
Occasionally 253 37.37
Regularly 235 34.71

Frequency Missing = 28

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for high school.
sec16b Frequency Percent
Not at all 104 15.52
Rarely 179 26.72
Occasionally 254 37.91
Regularly 133 19.85

Frequency Missing = 35

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for after high school.
SEC16C Frequency Percent
Not at all 71 10.55
Rarely 121 17.98
Occasionally 250 37.15
Regularly 231 34.32

Frequency Missing = 32

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

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
SULLIVAN 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. 48 6.8 298 42.4 249 35.4 77 11.0 31 4.4 2
18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. 56 8.0 294 42.1 211 30.2 93 13.3 45 6.4 6
19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. 90 12.9 299 42.8 210 30.1 73 10.5 26 3.7 7
20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. 84 12.1 271 39.0 212 30.5 99 14.3 28 4.0 11
21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. 132 18.9 338 48.4 176 25.2 39 5.6 14 2.0 6
22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. 117 16.8 300 43.1 184 26.4 71 10.2 24 3.4 9
23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. 119 17.1 314 45.1 183 26.3 62 8.9 19 2.7 8
24 - My teachers make learning interesting. 46 6.6 189 27.1 272 39.0 131 18.8 60 8.6 7
25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. 114 16.3 372 53.1 170 24.3 31 4.4 13 1.9 5
26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. 103 14.8 305 43.9 222 32.0 41 5.9 23 3.3 11
27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. 161 23.2 284 41.0 177 25.5 42 6.1 29 4.2 12
28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 68 9.8 229 32.9 261 37.5 88 12.6 50 7.2 9
29 - I feel safe at school. 142 20.3 262 37.5 188 26.9 51 7.3 56 8.0 6
30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. 81 11.6 249 35.7 223 32.0 96 13.8 48 6.9 8
31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. 108 15.5 283 40.6 161 23.1 95 13.6 50 7.2 8
32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. 266 38.2 196 28.1 138 19.8 50 7.2 47 6.7 8
33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. 72 10.5 213 31.1 251 36.6 87 12.7 62 9.1 20
34 - I learn about other cultures in school. 83 11.9 270 38.6 197 28.2 96 13.7 53 7.6 6
35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. 292 41.8 280 40.1 94 13.4 19 2.7 14 2.0 6
36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. 158 22.6 352 50.4 138 19.7 32 4.6 19 2.7 6
37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. 101 14.6 357 51.5 171 24.7 47 6.8 17 2.5 12
38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. 126 18.2 300 43.4 207 30.0 45 6.5 13 1.9 14
39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 37 5.4 191 27.7 288 41.7 120 17.4 54 7.8 15
40 - Our classes are often interrupted. 60 8.7 146 21.2 297 43.0 155 22.5 32 4.6 15
41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 49 7.2 216 31.8 351 51.7 41 6.0 22 3.2 26
42 - I have fun learning. 55 7.9 199 28.7 247 35.6 96 13.8 97 14.0 11
43 - My teachers think I can learn. 184 26.5 329 47.3 139 20.0 27 3.9 16 2.3 10
44 - The community is proud of this school. 73 10.5 235 33.7 292 41.9 62 8.9 35 5.0 8
45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. 114 16.4 314 45.1 183 26.3 57 8.2 29 4.2 8
46 - Students at my school are friendly. 42 6.1 174 25.1 304 43.9 99 14.3 73 10.5 13
47 - This school is a good place to learn. 80 11.6 256 37.2 248 36.0 59 8.6 45 6.5 17
48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. 158 22.7 330 47.5 141 20.3 44 6.3 22 3.2 10
49 - My teachers are good teachers. 115 16.6 302 43.6 216 31.2 37 5.3 23 3.3 12
50 - My school building is in good condition. 85 12.2 180 25.9 192 27.6 133 19.1 106 15.2 9
51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. 142 20.5 206 29.7 225 32.4 77 11.1 44 6.3 11
52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. 196 28.3 310 44.7 129 18.6 40 5.8 18 2.6 12
53 - I like going to this school. 85 12.2 249 35.8 205 29.5 69 9.9 87 12.5 10
54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. 312 44.9 289 41.6 71 10.2 8 1.2 15 2.2 10
55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. 87 12.5 265 38.1 245 35.2 62 8.9 37 5.3 9
56 - I would attend a different school if I could. 126 18.1 102 14.7 193 27.8 146 21.0 128 18.4 10
57 - Teachers treat me with respect. 101 14.6 295 42.5 196 28.2 58 8.4 44 6.3 11
58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. 74 10.7 259 37.3 214 30.8 103 14.8 44 6.3 11
59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. 157 22.5 336 48.1 168 24.0 24 3.4 14 2.0 6
60 - I am treated fairly at school. 81 11.7 295 42.8 224 32.5 45 6.5 45 6.5 15
61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. 134 19.3 297 42.7 158 22.7 72 10.4 34 4.9 10
62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 49 7.1 158 22.9 311 45.0 119 17.2 54 7.8 14
63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. 71 10.2 250 35.9 189 27.2 89 12.8 97 13.9 9
64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. 153 22.1 320 46.2 166 24.0 35 5.1 19 2.7 12
65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. 135 19.4 293 42.2 167 24.0 49 7.1 51 7.3 10
66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. 88 12.7 234 33.7 226 32.5 86 12.4 61 8.8 10
67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. 169 24.3 286 41.1 181 26.0 38 5.5 22 3.2 9

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