MSIP Advanced Questionnaire

Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report

SPRINGFIELD R-XII School district

What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl)
SEC1	Frequency	Percent
MALE	4709	49.96
FEMALE	4717	50.04

Frequency Missing = 13

 

What grade are you in?
SEC2	Frequency	Percent
6TH	1582	16.79
7TH	1683	17.87
8TH	1608	17.07
9TH	1395	14.81
10TH	1293	13.73
11TH	1070	11.36
12TH	789	8.38

Frequency Missing = 19

 

Which best describes you?
SEC3	Frequency	Percent
WHITE	7472	79.47
BLACK	454	4.83
ASIAN/ORIENTAL	250	2.66
AMERICAN INDIAN	271	2.88
HISPANIC	322	3.42
MULTI-RACIAL	633	6.73

Frequency Missing = 37

 

How far in school did your mother go?
SEC4	Frequency	Percent
UNDER 8TH	111	1.18
FINISHED 8TH	395	4.22
H.S. GRAD	1836	19.60
POST SECONDARY	1913	20.42
COLLEGE GRAD	3768	40.22
DON T KNOW	1345	14.36

Frequency Missing = 71

 

How far in school did your father go?
SEC5	Frequency	Percent
UNDER 8TH	103	1.10
FINISHED 8TH	371	3.97
H.S. GRAD	1751	18.74
POST SECONDARY	1513	16.19
COLLEGE GRAD	3619	38.73
DON T KNOW	1988	21.27

Frequency Missing = 94

 

How many days of school did you miss last month?
SEC6	Frequency	Percent
NONE	3451	36.81
1 OR 2 DAYS	3173	33.85
3 OR 4 DAYS	1569	16.74
5 TO 10 DAYS	850	9.07
MORE THAN 10 DAYS	332	3.54

Frequency Missing = 64

 

How many hours of television do you usually watch each day?
SEC7	Frequency	Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS	2926	31.23
TWO HRS.	2347	25.05
THREE HRS.	1695	18.09
FOUR HRS.	1050	11.21
FIVE HRS.	505	5.39
SIX + HRS.	845	9.02

Frequency Missing = 71

 

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	764	8.16
TWO YEAR SCHOOL	848	9.06
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL	5773	61.66
MILITARY	528	5.64
OTHER	1449	15.48

Frequency Missing = 77

 

Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school?
SEC9	Frequency	Percent
A	2784	29.63
A & B	2532	26.95
B	817	8.70
B & C	1518	16.16
C	524	5.58
C & D	695	7.40
D	245	2.61
BELOW D	281	2.99

Frequency Missing = 43

 

How much time do you usually spend on homework each day?
SEC10	Frequency	Percent
NONE ASSIGNED	1075	11.47
DON T DO IT	1171	12.50
1/2 HR. OR LESS	2712	28.94
ONE HOUR	2764	29.50
TWO HOURS	1095	11.69
MORE THAN 2 HRS	553	5.90

Frequency Missing = 69

 

About how many hours per week do you usually work in a part-time job? Exclude summer vacation time.
SEC11	Frequency	Percent
NONE	6108	65.99
UNDER 6 HRS.	986	10.65
6 TO 10 HRS.	562	6.07
11 TO 15 HRS.	407	4.40
16 TO 20 HRS.	494	5.34
21 TO 25 HRS.	317	3.42
MORE THAN 25	382	4.13

Frequency Missing = 183

 

How would you describe the quality of education available to you in this school?
SEC12	Frequency	Percent
EXCELLENT	2037	21.77
GOOD	4211	45.00
AVERAGE	2387	25.51
BELOW AVERAGE	396	4.23
POOR	327	3.49

Frequency Missing = 81

 

How many hours each week do you usually spend in extra-curricular activities associated with school? - excluding sports?
SEC13	Frequency	Percent
NONE	3599	38.38
1 TO 2 HRS.	2043	21.79
3 TO 5 HRS.	1315	14.02
6 TO 10 HRS.	1109	11.83
11 TO 15 HRS.	709	7.56
16 TO 20 HRS.	314	3.35
MORE THAN 20	289	3.08

Frequency Missing = 61

 

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	1423	15.19
Several Times/wk	1727	18.43
Once a week	1288	13.74
Once 2/wks	964	10.29
Infrequently	3321	35.44
Not at all	648	6.91

Frequency Missing = 68

 

Which of the following best describes the high school program you will complete?
SEC15	Frequency	Percent
College prep.	4743	53.37
Voc./ tech.	1644	18.50
General	2500	28.13

Frequency Missing = 552

 

Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school.
SEC16A	Frequency	Percent
Not at all	704	7.49
Rarely	2026	21.55
Occasionally	3431	36.49
Regularly	3241	34.47

Frequency Missing = 37

 

Talk to one of your parents about your plans for high school.
sec16b	Frequency	Percent
Not at all	1227	13.10
Rarely	2249	24.02
Occasionally	3541	37.82
Regularly	2346	25.06

Frequency Missing = 76

 

Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school.
SEC16C	Frequency	Percent
Not at all	1006	10.79
Rarely	1837	19.70
Occasionally	3184	34.14
Regularly	3299	35.37

Frequency Missing = 113

Data Collected in Spring, 2005

Tables Posted April 11, 2005

Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 

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MSIP Advanced Questionnaire

Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report

SPRINGFIELD R-XII 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.	925	9.8	3,858	41.0	3,158	33.5	970	10.3	505	5.4	23
18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers.	1,200	12.8	3,858	41.0	2,550	27.1	1,262	13.4	529	5.6	40
19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn.	1,521	16.2	3,821	40.7	2,811	29.9	902	9.6	342	3.6	42
20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects.	1,550	16.5	3,736	39.9	2,440	26.0	1,106	11.8	537	5.7	70
21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach.	2,262	24.1	4,182	44.5	2,043	21.8	586	6.2	315	3.4	51
22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand.	1,655	17.6	3,495	37.2	2,530	26.9	1,126	12.0	600	6.4	33
23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class.	1,885	20.1	4,025	42.9	2,209	23.5	940	10.0	331	3.5	49
24 - My teachers make learning interesting.	1,091	11.6	2,620	27.9	3,279	34.9	1,452	15.4	961	10.2	36
25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently.	2,068	22.0	4,561	48.5	1,994	21.2	492	5.2	281	3.0	43
26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class.	2,167	23.1	3,916	41.7	2,307	24.6	585	6.2	405	4.3	59
27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed.	2,925	31.2	3,999	42.6	1,626	17.3	527	5.6	304	3.2	58
28 - There is good communication between teachers and students.	1,321	14.1	3,583	38.2	2,889	30.8	1,095	11.7	491	5.2	60
29 - I feel safe at school.	2,107	22.4	3,487	37.1	2,347	25.0	768	8.2	679	7.2	51
30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school.	1,653	17.6	3,321	35.5	2,590	27.7	1,028	11.0	775	8.3	72
31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school.	1,805	19.3	3,168	33.9	2,137	22.8	1,286	13.7	962	10.3	81
32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot.	2,044	21.9	1,834	19.6	2,526	27.0	1,463	15.6	1,486	15.9	86
33 - Teachers in my school really care about me.	1,427	15.3	2,928	31.3	3,099	33.2	1,139	12.2	755	8.1	91
34 - I learn about other cultures in school.	1,785	19.1	3,804	40.6	2,341	25.0	943	10.1	485	5.2	81
35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test.	4,348	46.4	3,146	33.6	1,326	14.1	263	2.8	289	3.1	67
36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects.	2,812	30.1	4,251	45.6	1,666	17.9	353	3.8	249	2.7	108
37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively.	1,575	16.8	4,149	44.3	2,584	27.6	676	7.2	382	4.1	73
38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help.	2,106	22.5	4,242	45.4	2,102	22.5	578	6.2	325	3.5	86
39 - In our community people tend to trust each other.	890	9.5	2,776	29.7	3,411	36.5	1,471	15.7	797	8.5	94
40 - Our classes are often interrupted.	1,116	11.9	2,199	23.5	3,414	36.6	2,179	23.3	432	4.6	99
41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies.	886	9.7	2,709	29.7	4,489	49.1	637	7.0	415	4.5	303
42 - I have fun learning.	1,095	11.7	2,646	28.3	3,010	32.2	1,278	13.7	1,329	14.2	81
43 - My teachers think I can learn.	3,150	33.7	4,080	43.7	1,547	16.6	273	2.9	296	3.2	93
44 - The community is proud of this school.	2,199	23.6	3,217	34.5	2,618	28.1	723	7.8	571	6.1	111
45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials.	1,991	21.3	3,798	40.7	2,377	25.5	684	7.3	480	5.1	109
46 - Students at my school are friendly.	969	10.4	2,776	29.7	3,369	36.1	1,278	13.7	953	10.2	94
47 - This school is a good place to learn.	1,817	19.4	3,820	40.9	2,588	27.7	594	6.4	524	5.6	96
48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn.	2,851	30.7	4,323	46.6	1,536	16.6	299	3.2	269	2.9	161
49 - My teachers are good teachers.	2,393	25.6	3,973	42.5	2,191	23.4	421	4.5	369	3.9	92
50 - My school building is in good condition.	1,711	18.3	2,907	31.1	2,286	24.4	1,358	14.5	1,098	11.7	79
51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community.	2,129	22.8	2,349	25.1	2,621	28.1	1,221	13.1	1,021	10.9	98
52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it.	2,304	24.6	4,098	43.8	1,820	19.5	702	7.5	424	4.5	91
53 - I like going to this school.	2,122	22.6	3,046	32.5	2,288	24.4	838	8.9	1,076	11.5	69
54 - My family believes that I can do well in school.	5,158	55.1	3,016	32.2	820	8.8	168	1.8	196	2.1	81
55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up.	1,991	21.3	3,477	37.2	2,607	27.9	661	7.1	611	6.5	92
56 - I would attend a different school if I could.	1,369	14.6	1,191	12.7	2,124	22.7	2,129	22.7	2,547	27.2	79
57 - Teachers treat me with respect.	2,080	22.2	3,628	38.7	2,373	25.3	708	7.6	575	6.1	75
58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want.	1,655	17.7	3,387	36.3	2,442	26.2	1,112	11.9	731	7.8	112
59 - My teachers expect very good work from me.	3,037	32.5	4,054	43.4	1,778	19.0	256	2.7	226	2.4	88
60 - I am treated fairly at school.	1,621	17.3	3,934	42.1	2,425	26.0	772	8.3	592	6.3	95
61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers.	1,852	19.9	3,395	36.5	2,017	21.7	1,184	12.7	846	9.1	145
62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community.	1,039	11.3	2,617	28.5	3,618	39.4	1,117	12.2	781	8.5	267
63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school.	1,310	14.0	3,102	33.1	2,417	25.8	1,264	13.5	1,268	13.5	78
64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school.	2,547	27.3	4,089	43.8	1,879	20.1	466	5.0	358	3.8	100
65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor.	2,516	26.9	3,124	33.4	1,939	20.7	852	9.1	919	9.8	89
66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals.	1,949	20.9	2,817	30.2	2,410	25.8	1,136	12.2	1,026	11.0	101
67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information.	3,322	35.7	3,730	40.1	1,557	16.7	324	3.5	363	3.9	143

Data Collected in Spring, 2005

Tables Posted April 11, 2005

Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education