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

What is your sex? (I am a:
boy/girl)
SEC1 Frequency Percent
MALE 280 45.45
FEMALE 336 54.55
 
What grade are you in?
SEC2 Frequency Percent
6TH 77 12.56
7TH 86 14.03
8TH 87 14.19
9TH 100 16.31
10TH 91 14.85
11TH 100 16.31
12TH 72 11.75

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Which best describes you?
SEC3 Frequency Percent
WHITE 583 95.42
BLACK 6 0.98
ASIAN/ORIENTAL 4 0.65
AMERICAN INDIAN 7 1.15
HISPANIC 6 0.98
MULTI-RACIAL 5 0.82

Frequency Missing = 5

 

How far in school did your mother
go?
SEC4 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 4 0.65
FINISHED 8TH 39 6.35
H.S. GRAD 162 26.38
POST SECONDARY 132 21.50
COLLEGE GRAD 163 26.55
DON T KNOW 114 18.57

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How far in school did your father
go?
SEC5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 4 0.65
FINISHED 8TH 46 7.48
H.S. GRAD 192 31.22
POST SECONDARY 100 16.26
COLLEGE GRAD 119 19.35
DON T KNOW 154 25.04

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How many days of school did you miss
last month?
SEC6 Frequency Percent
NONE 287 46.82
1 OR 2 DAYS 220 35.89
3 OR 4 DAYS 77 12.56
5 TO 10 DAYS 19 3.10
MORE THAN 10 DAYS 10 1.63

Frequency Missing = 3

 

How many hours of television do you
usually watch each day?
SEC7 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 208 33.88
TWO HRS. 174 28.34
THREE HRS. 97 15.80
FOUR HRS. 72 11.73
FIVE HRS. 30 4.89
SIX + HRS. 33 5.37

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 80 13.14
TWO YEAR SCHOOL 91 14.94
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL 316 51.89
MILITARY 49 8.05
OTHER 73 11.99

Frequency Missing = 7

 

Which of the following best
describes your grades so far
in school?
SEC9 Frequency Percent
A 94 15.33
A & B 173 28.22
B 80 13.05
B & C 133 21.70
C 56 9.14
C & D 55 8.97
D 17 2.77
BELOW D 5 0.82

Frequency Missing = 3

 

How much time do you usually spend
on homework each day?
SEC10 Frequency Percent
NONE ASSIGNED 68 11.04
DON T DO IT 86 13.96
1/2 HR. OR LESS 218 35.39
ONE HOUR 169 27.44
TWO HOURS 57 9.25
MORE THAN 2 HRS 18 2.92
 
About how many hours per week do
you usually work in a part-time
job? Exclude summer vacation time.
SEC11 Frequency Percent
NONE 295 47.97
UNDER 6 HRS. 84 13.66
6 TO 10 HRS. 62 10.08
11 TO 15 HRS. 54 8.78
16 TO 20 HRS. 58 9.43
21 TO 25 HRS. 33 5.37
MORE THAN 25 29 4.72

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How would you describe the quality
of education available to you in
this school?
SEC12 Frequency Percent
EXCELLENT 98 15.96
GOOD 281 45.77
AVERAGE 190 30.94
BELOW AVERAGE 26 4.23
POOR 19 3.09

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How many hours each week do you
usually spend in extra-curricular
activities associated with school?
- excluding sports?
SEC13 Frequency Percent
NONE 244 39.87
1 TO 2 HRS. 136 22.22
3 TO 5 HRS. 89 14.54
6 TO 10 HRS. 68 11.11
11 TO 15 HRS. 46 7.52
16 TO 20 HRS. 22 3.59
MORE THAN 20 7 1.14

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 119 19.44
Several Times/wk 148 24.18
Once a week 81 13.24
Once 2/wks 57 9.31
Infrequently 190 31.05
Not at all 17 2.78

Frequency Missing = 4

 

Which of the following best describes
the high school program you will
complete?
SEC15 Frequency Percent
College prep. 314 52.68
Voc./ tech. 109 18.29
General 173 29.03

Frequency Missing = 20

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your experiences in school.
SEC16A Frequency Percent
Not at all 54 8.99
Rarely 127 21.13
Occasionally 225 37.44
Regularly 195 32.45

Frequency Missing = 15

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for high school.
sec16b Frequency Percent
Not at all 80 13.33
Rarely 172 28.67
Occasionally 233 38.83
Regularly 115 19.17

Frequency Missing = 16

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for after high school.
SEC16C Frequency Percent
Not at all 55 9.21
Rarely 148 24.79
Occasionally 221 37.02
Regularly 173 28.98

Frequency Missing = 19

Data Collected in Spring, 2004
Tables Posted April 16, 2005
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
GASCONADE 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. 56 9.1 290 47.2 191 31.1 56 9.1 21 3.4 2
18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. 63 10.3 253 41.2 186 30.3 87 14.2 25 4.1 2
19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. 78 12.8 274 44.9 186 30.5 47 7.7 25 4.1 6
20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. 99 16.2 271 44.2 153 25.0 71 11.6 19 3.1 3
21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. 116 19.0 293 47.9 148 24.2 42 6.9 13 2.1 4
22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. 122 20.0 235 38.5 166 27.2 58 9.5 30 4.9 5
23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. 104 17.0 229 37.4 190 31.0 74 12.1 15 2.5 4
24 - My teachers make learning interesting. 37 6.0 170 27.8 242 39.5 106 17.3 57 9.3 4
25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. 95 15.6 334 54.8 146 24.0 25 4.1 9 1.5 7
26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. 104 17.0 281 46.0 164 26.8 49 8.0 13 2.1 5
27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. 186 30.4 245 40.0 123 20.1 39 6.4 19 3.1 4
28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 81 13.2 235 38.2 211 34.3 55 8.9 33 5.4 1
29 - I feel safe at school. 207 33.9 237 38.8 112 18.3 34 5.6 21 3.4 5
30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. 89 14.5 251 40.9 178 29.0 48 7.8 47 7.7 3
31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. 113 18.4 254 41.4 145 23.6 69 11.2 33 5.4 2
32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. 195 31.8 177 28.9 145 23.7 65 10.6 31 5.1 3
33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. 70 11.5 195 32.0 219 36.0 69 11.3 56 9.2 7
34 - I learn about other cultures in school. 85 13.9 236 38.6 205 33.5 61 10.0 25 4.1 4
35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. 325 52.8 203 33.0 60 9.8 18 2.9 9 1.5 1
36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. 150 24.4 333 54.1 106 17.2 17 2.8 9 1.5 1
37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. 122 19.8 292 47.5 161 26.2 29 4.7 11 1.8 1
38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. 161 26.2 266 43.3 127 20.7 37 6.0 24 3.9 1
39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 70 11.4 211 34.4 208 33.9 92 15.0 33 5.4 2
40 - Our classes are often interrupted. 68 11.1 128 20.9 225 36.8 168 27.5 23 3.8 4
41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 77 12.7 223 36.7 254 41.8 38 6.3 15 2.5 9
42 - I have fun learning. 54 8.8 163 26.5 220 35.8 95 15.4 83 13.5 1
43 - My teachers think I can learn. 177 28.7 281 45.6 117 19.0 23 3.7 18 2.9 0
44 - The community is proud of this school. 122 19.9 273 44.5 177 28.8 33 5.4 9 1.5 2
45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. 118 19.3 265 43.4 142 23.2 58 9.5 28 4.6 5
46 - Students at my school are friendly. 54 8.8 237 38.8 205 33.6 70 11.5 45 7.4 5
47 - This school is a good place to learn. 89 14.5 305 49.8 163 26.6 32 5.2 24 3.9 3
48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. 219 35.7 299 48.8 74 12.1 16 2.6 5 0.8 3
49 - My teachers are good teachers. 115 18.7 274 44.5 178 28.9 33 5.4 16 2.6 0
50 - My school building is in good condition. 226 36.7 259 42.0 94 15.3 26 4.2 11 1.8 0
51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. 82 13.4 137 22.3 231 37.7 120 19.6 43 7.0 3
52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. 170 27.6 264 42.9 109 17.7 49 8.0 23 3.7 1
53 - I like going to this school. 105 17.1 218 35.5 169 27.5 55 9.0 67 10.9 2
54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. 292 47.6 240 39.1 65 10.6 8 1.3 9 1.5 2
55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. 112 18.3 238 38.9 176 28.8 55 9.0 31 5.1 4
56 - I would attend a different school if I could. 89 14.4 86 14.0 165 26.8 133 21.6 143 23.2 0
57 - Teachers treat me with respect. 100 16.3 256 41.7 187 30.5 44 7.2 27 4.4 2
58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. 111 18.1 232 37.8 158 25.7 77 12.5 36 5.9 2
59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. 153 25.0 312 50.9 120 19.6 21 3.4 7 1.1 3
60 - I am treated fairly at school. 91 14.9 268 43.8 171 27.9 51 8.3 31 5.1 4
61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. 143 23.3 263 42.9 120 19.6 53 8.6 34 5.5 3
62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 60 9.8 218 35.6 253 41.3 51 8.3 31 5.1 3
63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. 71 11.6 233 38.0 177 28.9 81 13.2 51 8.3 3
64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. 164 26.7 276 44.9 135 22.0 28 4.6 12 2.0 1
65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. 135 21.9 159 25.8 159 25.8 65 10.6 98 15.9 0
66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. 117 19.1 193 31.5 151 24.6 73 11.9 79 12.9 3
67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. 172 28.0 253 41.1 135 22.0 38 6.2 17 2.8 1
68 - The block schedule will allow me to take a greater variety of classes while I am in high school. 73 20.1 132 36.4 90 24.8 36 9.9 32 8.8 253
69 - I have more assignments to complete in my courses now that I have block schedule classes. 53 14.6 104 28.7 101 27.9 78 21.5 26 7.2 254
70 - My teachers use a greater variety of teaching techniques in their block schedule classes. 27 7.4 105 28.8 123 33.8 69 19.0 40 11.0 252
71 - My grades have improved since the school changed to the block schedule. 39 10.8 74 20.4 124 34.3 72 19.9 53 14.6 254
72 - My attendance has improved since the school changed to the block schedule. 38 10.6 62 17.2 150 41.7 62 17.2 48 13.3 256
73 - The block schedule has had a positive effect on my attitude about high school. 33 9.1 87 24.0 122 33.7 69 19.1 51 14.1 254
74 - Overall, I am satisfied with the block schedule in my high school. 70 19.3 102 28.2 82 22.7 48 13.3 60 16.6 254

Data Collected in Spring, 2004
Tables Posted April 16, 2005
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education