MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
ASH GROVE R-IV School district

What is your sex? (I am a:
boy/girl)
SEC1 Frequency Percent
MALE 183 49.73
FEMALE 185 50.27

Frequency Missing = 1

 

What grade are you in?
SEC2 Frequency Percent
7TH 73 19.89
8TH 66 17.98
9TH 57 15.53
10TH 55 14.99
11TH 68 18.53
12TH 48 13.08

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Which best describes you?
SEC3 Frequency Percent
WHITE 343 93.72
BLACK 2 0.55
ASIAN/ORIENTAL 2 0.55
AMERICAN INDIAN 4 1.09
HISPANIC 2 0.55
MULTI-RACIAL 13 3.55

Frequency Missing = 3

 

How far in school did your mother
go?
SEC4 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 2 0.54
FINISHED 8TH 16 4.35
H.S. GRAD 101 27.45
POST SECONDARY 88 23.91
COLLEGE GRAD 90 24.46
DON T KNOW 71 19.29

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How far in school did your father
go?
SEC5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 5 1.36
FINISHED 8TH 19 5.18
H.S. GRAD 120 32.70
POST SECONDARY 71 19.35
COLLEGE GRAD 67 18.26
DON T KNOW 85 23.16

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How many days of school did you miss
last month?
SEC6 Frequency Percent
NONE 272 74.11
1 OR 2 DAYS 62 16.89
3 OR 4 DAYS 23 6.27
5 TO 10 DAYS 8 2.18
MORE THAN 10 DAYS 2 0.54

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How many hours of television do you
usually watch each day?
SEC7 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 160 43.72
TWO HRS. 85 23.22
THREE HRS. 53 14.48
FOUR HRS. 36 9.84
FIVE HRS. 12 3.28
SIX + HRS. 20 5.46

Frequency Missing = 3

 

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 44 12.02
TWO YEAR SCHOOL 34 9.29
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL 210 57.38
MILITARY 24 6.56
OTHER 54 14.75

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Which of the following best
describes your grades so far
in school?
SEC9 Frequency Percent
A 102 27.79
A & B 104 28.34
B 44 11.99
B & C 59 16.08
C 24 6.54
C & D 23 6.27
D 8 2.18
BELOW D 3 0.82

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How much time do you usually spend
on homework each day?
SEC10 Frequency Percent
NONE ASSIGNED 22 5.99
DON T DO IT 30 8.17
1/2 HR. OR LESS 130 35.42
ONE HOUR 143 38.96
TWO HOURS 30 8.17
MORE THAN 2 HRS 12 3.27

Frequency Missing = 2

 

About how many hours per week do
you usually work in a part-time
job? Exclude summer vacation time.
SEC11 Frequency Percent
NONE 238 65.03
UNDER 6 HRS. 47 12.84
6 TO 10 HRS. 16 4.37
11 TO 15 HRS. 26 7.10
16 TO 20 HRS. 19 5.19
21 TO 25 HRS. 10 2.73
MORE THAN 25 10 2.73

Frequency Missing = 3

 

How would you describe the quality
of education available to you in
this school?
SEC12 Frequency Percent
EXCELLENT 60 16.26
GOOD 163 44.17
AVERAGE 123 33.33
BELOW AVERAGE 12 3.25
POOR 11 2.98
 
How many hours each week do you
usually spend in extra-curricular
activities associated with school?
- excluding sports?
SEC13 Frequency Percent
NONE 95 25.82
1 TO 2 HRS. 67 18.21
3 TO 5 HRS. 63 17.12
6 TO 10 HRS. 66 17.93
11 TO 15 HRS. 44 11.96
16 TO 20 HRS. 22 5.98
MORE THAN 20 11 2.99

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 62 16.80
Several Times/wk 119 32.25
Once a week 39 10.57
Once 2/wks 13 3.52
Infrequently 104 28.18
Not at all 32 8.67
 
Which of the following best describes
the high school program you will
complete?
SEC15 Frequency Percent
College prep. 177 49.86
Voc./ tech. 45 12.68
General 133 37.46

Frequency Missing = 14

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your experiences in school.
SEC16A Frequency Percent
Not at all 20 5.46
Rarely 66 18.03
Occasionally 121 33.06
Regularly 159 43.44

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for high school.
sec16b Frequency Percent
Not at all 56 15.30
Rarely 86 23.50
Occasionally 158 43.17
Regularly 66 18.03

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for after high school.
SEC16C Frequency Percent
Not at all 33 9.04
Rarely 59 16.16
Occasionally 159 43.56
Regularly 114 31.23

Frequency Missing = 4

Data Collected in Fall, 2002
Tables Posted April 15, 2005
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
ASH GROVE R-IV 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. 32 8.7 180 48.9 107 29.1 33 9.0 16 4.3 1
18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. 38 10.3 147 39.9 103 28.0 56 15.2 24 6.5 1
19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. 81 22.0 173 47.0 83 22.6 21 5.7 10 2.7 1
20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. 71 19.5 185 50.7 74 20.3 28 7.7 7 1.9 4
21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. 105 28.7 173 47.3 66 18.0 17 4.6 5 1.4 3
22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. 95 25.8 177 48.1 62 16.8 16 4.3 18 4.9 1
23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. 70 19.1 180 49.0 86 23.4 23 6.3 8 2.2 2
24 - My teachers make learning interesting. 32 8.7 113 30.6 142 38.5 51 13.8 31 8.4 0
25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. 74 20.3 203 55.6 71 19.5 12 3.3 5 1.4 4
26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. 55 15.1 171 47.0 108 29.7 19 5.2 11 3.0 5
27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. 110 29.9 152 41.3 61 16.6 26 7.1 19 5.2 1
28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 51 13.9 161 43.9 105 28.6 31 8.4 19 5.2 2
29 - I feel safe at school. 126 34.3 140 38.1 69 18.8 18 4.9 14 3.8 2
30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. 89 24.3 136 37.1 79 21.5 39 10.6 24 6.5 2
31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. 97 26.6 151 41.5 66 18.1 26 7.1 24 6.6 5
32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. 77 21.2 60 16.5 113 31.0 71 19.5 43 11.8 5
33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. 36 9.9 144 39.8 123 34.0 30 8.3 29 8.0 7
34 - I learn about other cultures in school. 45 12.3 155 42.3 100 27.3 39 10.7 27 7.4 3
35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. 168 45.8 143 39.0 41 11.2 9 2.5 6 1.6 2
36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. 105 28.6 192 52.3 52 14.2 13 3.5 5 1.4 2
37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. 58 15.8 178 48.5 97 26.4 21 5.7 13 3.5 2
38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. 98 26.6 174 47.3 67 18.2 22 6.0 7 1.9 1
39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 61 16.7 143 39.1 107 29.2 30 8.2 25 6.8 3
40 - Our classes are often interrupted. 15 4.1 66 18.0 113 30.8 143 39.0 30 8.2 2
41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 34 9.7 112 31.8 176 50.0 21 6.0 9 2.6 17
42 - I have fun learning. 32 8.7 108 29.4 140 38.1 42 11.4 45 12.3 2
43 - My teachers think I can learn. 119 32.5 178 48.6 50 13.7 8 2.2 11 3.0 3
44 - The community is proud of this school. 127 34.5 139 37.8 82 22.3 12 3.3 8 2.2 1
45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. 92 25.2 175 47.9 56 15.3 23 6.3 19 5.2 4
46 - Students at my school are friendly. 62 16.8 145 39.4 100 27.2 33 9.0 28 7.6 1
47 - This school is a good place to learn. 74 20.2 161 43.9 93 25.3 16 4.4 23 6.3 2
48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. 132 35.9 187 50.8 42 11.4 4 1.1 3 0.8 1
49 - My teachers are good teachers. 90 24.5 176 48.0 78 21.3 12 3.3 11 3.0 2
50 - My school building is in good condition. 74 20.2 153 41.7 93 25.3 33 9.0 14 3.8 2
51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. 55 15.1 63 17.3 129 35.4 77 21.2 40 11.0 5
52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. 133 36.2 173 47.1 40 10.9 15 4.1 6 1.6 2
53 - I like going to this school. 96 26.2 123 33.6 78 21.3 32 8.7 37 10.1 3
54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. 183 50.0 162 44.3 14 3.8 6 1.6 1 0.3 3
55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. 106 29.0 155 42.3 67 18.3 17 4.6 21 5.7 3
56 - I would attend a different school if I could. 62 17.0 38 10.4 69 19.0 79 21.7 116 31.9 5
57 - Teachers treat me with respect. 72 19.7 154 42.1 93 25.4 25 6.8 22 6.0 3
58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. 54 14.8 151 41.4 87 23.8 40 11.0 33 9.0 4
59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. 83 22.7 186 51.0 81 22.2 7 1.9 8 2.2 4
60 - I am treated fairly at school. 64 17.6 163 44.