MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
FAIR GROVE R-X School district

What is your sex? (I am a:
boy/girl)
SEC1 Frequency Percent
MALE 250 50.51
FEMALE 245 49.49

Frequency Missing = 3

 

What grade are you in?
SEC2 Frequency Percent
6TH 69 14.00
7TH 73 14.81
8TH 70 14.20
9TH 82 16.63
10TH 63 12.78
11TH 57 11.56
12TH 79 16.02

Frequency Missing = 5

 

Which best describes you?
SEC3 Frequency Percent
WHITE 449 90.89
BLACK 4 0.81
ASIAN/ORIENTAL 2 0.40
AMERICAN INDIAN 15 3.04
HISPANIC 4 0.81
MULTI-RACIAL 20 4.05

Frequency Missing = 4

 

How far in school did your mother
go?
SEC4 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 3 0.61
FINISHED 8TH 29 5.88
H.S. GRAD 145 29.41
POST SECONDARY 111 22.52
COLLEGE GRAD 125 25.35
DON T KNOW 80 16.23

Frequency Missing = 5

 

How far in school did your father
go?
SEC5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 5 1.01
FINISHED 8TH 28 5.65
H.S. GRAD 149 30.04
POST SECONDARY 93 18.75
COLLEGE GRAD 124 25.00
DON T KNOW 97 19.56

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How many days of school did you miss
last month?
SEC6 Frequency Percent
NONE 275 55.44
1 OR 2 DAYS 154 31.05
3 OR 4 DAYS 42 8.47
5 TO 10 DAYS 21 4.23
MORE THAN 10 DAYS 4 0.81

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How many hours of television do you
usually watch each day?
SEC7 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 142 28.63
TWO HRS. 141 28.43
THREE HRS. 91 18.35
FOUR HRS. 58 11.69
FIVE HRS. 25 5.04
SIX + HRS. 39 7.86

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 56 11.36
TWO YEAR SCHOOL 66 13.39
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL 267 54.16
MILITARY 42 8.52
OTHER 62 12.58

Frequency Missing = 5

 

Which of the following best
describes your grades so far
in school?
SEC9 Frequency Percent
A 213 43.20
A & B 124 25.15
B 53 10.75
B & C 62 12.58
C 15 3.04
C & D 17 3.45
D 4 0.81
BELOW D 5 1.01

Frequency Missing = 5

 

How much time do you usually spend
on homework each day?
SEC10 Frequency Percent
NONE ASSIGNED 56 11.29
DON T DO IT 30 6.05
1/2 HR. OR LESS 174 35.08
ONE HOUR 157 31.65
TWO HOURS 53 10.69
MORE THAN 2 HRS 26 5.24

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 289 58.62
UNDER 6 HRS. 52 10.55
6 TO 10 HRS. 44 8.92
11 TO 15 HRS. 29 5.88
16 TO 20 HRS. 29 5.88
21 TO 25 HRS. 18 3.65
MORE THAN 25 32 6.49

Frequency Missing = 5

 

How would you describe the quality
of education available to you in
this school?
SEC12 Frequency Percent
EXCELLENT 78 15.76
GOOD 199 40.20
AVERAGE 176 35.56
BELOW AVERAGE 28 5.66
POOR 14 2.83

Frequency Missing = 3

 

How many hours each week do you
usually spend in extra-curricular
activities associated with school?
- excluding sports?
SEC13 Frequency Percent
NONE 161 32.53
1 TO 2 HRS. 142 28.69
3 TO 5 HRS. 81 16.36
6 TO 10 HRS. 43 8.69
11 TO 15 HRS. 38 7.68
16 TO 20 HRS. 16 3.23
MORE THAN 20 14 2.83

Frequency Missing = 3

 

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 201 40.44
Several Times/wk 32 6.44
Once a week 23 4.63
Once 2/wks 23 4.63
Infrequently 120 24.14
Not at all 98 19.72

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Which of the following best describes
the high school program you will
complete?
SEC15 Frequency Percent
College prep. 273 58.46
Voc./ tech. 73 15.63
General 121 25.91

Frequency Missing = 31

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your experiences in school.
SEC16A Frequency Percent
Not at all 29 5.92
Rarely 99 20.20
Occasionally 171 34.90
Regularly 191 38.98

Frequency Missing = 8

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for high school.
sec16b Frequency Percent
Not at all 82 16.73
Rarely 127 25.92
Occasionally 187 38.16
Regularly 94 19.18

Frequency Missing = 8

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for after high school.
SEC16C Frequency Percent
Not at all 53 10.84
Rarely 88 18.00
Occasionally 190 38.85
Regularly 158 32.31

Frequency Missing = 9

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

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
FAIR GROVE R-X 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. 46 9.3 224 45.1 149 30.0 54 10.9 24 4.8 1
18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. 50 10.1 174 35.2 136 27.5 88 17.8 47 9.5 3
19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. 79 16.1 216 43.9 135 27.4 44 8.9 18 3.7 6
20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. 86 17.5 196 39.8 127 25.8 54 11.0 29 5.9 6
21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. 133 26.9 225 45.5 101 20.4 22 4.5 13 2.6 4
22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. 118 24.0 207 42.1 106 21.5 36 7.3 25 5.1 6
23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. 130 26.2 217 43.8 94 19.0 41 8.3 14 2.8 2
24 - My teachers make learning interesting. 43 8.7 139 28.1 192 38.8 78 15.8 43 8.7 3
25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. 103 20.8 230 46.4 115 23.2 29 5.8 19 3.8 2
26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. 101 20.4 203 41.1 137 27.7 35 7.1 18 3.6 4
27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. 162 32.7 196 39.5 85 17.1 30 6.0 23 4.6 2
28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 70 14.3 177 36.2 160 32.7 55 11.2 27 5.5 9
29 - I feel safe at school. 163 32.8 190 38.2 95 19.1 20 4.0 29 5.8 1
30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. 117 23.8 182 37.1 115 23.4 44 9.0 33 6.7 7
31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. 120 24.2 178 36.0 112 22.6 55 11.1 30 6.1 3
32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. 139 28.4 106 21.6 127 25.9 61 12.4 57 11.6 8
33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. 77 15.8 165 33.9 160 32.9 51 10.5 34 7.0 11
34 - I learn about other cultures in school. 92 18.7 192 39.0 122 24.8 49 10.0 37 7.5 6
35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. 235 47.4 190 38.3 42 8.5 16 3.2 13 2.6 2
36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. 137 27.6 264 53.2 71 14.3 15 3.0 9 1.8 2
37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. 68 13.8 216 43.8 136 27.6 43 8.7 30 6.1 5
38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. 125 25.3 221 44.7 106 21.5 22 4.5 20 4.0 4
39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 88 18.0 180 36.8 142 29.0 53 10.8 26 5.3 9
40 - Our classes are often interrupted. 46 9.4 94 19.2 183 37.4 135 27.6 31 6.3 9
41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 61 12.8 142 29.8 227 47.6 29 6.1 18 3.8 21
42 - I have fun learning. 57 11.6 136 27.6 152 30.8 77 15.6 71 14.4 5
43 - My teachers think I can learn. 153 30.9 232 46.9 79 16.0 14 2.8 17 3.4 3
44 - The community is proud of this school. 103 20.9 189 38.3 150 30.4 25 5.1 27 5.5 4
45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. 105 21.5 196 40.1 106 21.7 53 10.8 29 5.9 9
46 - Students at my school are friendly. 77 15.6 202 41.0 127 25.8 54 11.0 33 6.7 5
47 - This school is a good place to learn. 85 17.2 213 43.1 139 28.1 29 5.9 28 5.7 4
48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. 144 29.1 262 53.0 59 11.9 17 3.4 12 2.4 4
49 - My teachers are good teachers. 119 24.1 202 41.0 121 24.5 34 6.9 17 3.4 5
50 - My school building is in good condition. 82 16.6 222 45.0 112 22.7 38 7.7 39 7.9 5
51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. 96 19.8 93 19.1 175 36.0 67 13.8 55 11.3 12
52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. 129 26.4 206 42.1 83 17.0 40 8.2 31 6.3 9
53 - I like going to this school. 140 28.5 160 32.6 104 21.2 31 6.3 56 11.4 7
54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. 278 56.9 160 32.7 34 7.0 7 1.4 10 2.0 9
55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. 165 33.5 178 36.2 103 20.9 27 5.5 19 3.9 6
56 - I would attend a different school if I could. 73 14.8 66 13.4 90 18.3 92 18.7 171 34.8 6
57 - Teachers treat me with respect. 110 22.4 184 37.5 114 23.2 46 9.4 37 7.5 7
58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. 87 17.8 178 36.4 124 25.4 49 10.0 51 10.4 9
59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. 153 31.0 223 45.2 93 18.9 11 2.2 13 2.6 5
60 - I am treated fairly at school. 98 20.0 216 44.1 98 20.0 41 8.4 37 7.6 8
61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. 114 23.3 195 39.9 85 17.4 44 9.0 51 10.4 9
62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 64 13.0 148 30.1 193 39.3 56 11.4 30 6.1 7
63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. 92 18.8 165 33.7 122 24.9 53 10.8 58 11.8 8
64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. 137 28.0 210 42.9 97 19.8 24 4.9 22 4.5 8
65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. 179 36.5 161 32.8 79 16.1 34 6.9 38 7.7 7
66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. 88 17.9 134 27.3 150 30.5 59 12.0 60 12.2 7
67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. 153 31.0 193 39.1 101 20.4 21 4.3 26 5.3 4

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