MSIP Advanced Questionnaire

Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report

FAYETTE R-III School district

What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl)
SEC1	Frequency	Percent
MALE	159	49.53
FEMALE	162	50.47

 

What grade are you in?
SEC2	Frequency	Percent
6TH	61	19.00
7TH	50	15.58
8TH	57	17.76
9TH	40	12.46
10TH	30	9.35
11TH	46	14.33
12TH	37	11.53

 

Which best describes you?
SEC3	Frequency	Percent
WHITE	259	81.19
BLACK	36	11.29
AMERICAN INDIAN	1	0.31
HISPANIC	2	0.63
MULTI-RACIAL	21	6.58

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How far in school did your mother go?
SEC4	Frequency	Percent
UNDER 8TH	1	0.31
FINISHED 8TH	16	4.98
H.S. GRAD	77	23.99
POST SECONDARY	54	16.82
COLLEGE GRAD	127	39.56
DON T KNOW	46	14.33

 

How far in school did your father go?
SEC5	Frequency	Percent
UNDER 8TH	1	0.31
FINISHED 8TH	10	3.13
H.S. GRAD	103	32.19
POST SECONDARY	41	12.81
COLLEGE GRAD	95	29.69
DON T KNOW	70	21.88

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How many days of school did you miss last month?
SEC6	Frequency	Percent
NONE	141	44.06
1 OR 2 DAYS	110	34.38
3 OR 4 DAYS	41	12.81
5 TO 10 DAYS	22	6.88
MORE THAN 10 DAYS	6	1.88

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How many hours of television do you usually watch each day?
SEC7	Frequency	Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS	93	29.06
TWO HRS.	80	25.00
THREE HRS.	65	20.31
FOUR HRS.	40	12.50
FIVE HRS.	16	5.00
SIX + HRS.	26	8.13

Frequency Missing = 1

 

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	24	7.57
TWO YEAR SCHOOL	38	11.99
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL	190	59.94
MILITARY	21	6.62
OTHER	44	13.88

Frequency Missing = 4

 

Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school?
SEC9	Frequency	Percent
A	86	26.96
A & B	95	29.78
B	24	7.52
B & C	69	21.63
C	18	5.64
C & D	19	5.96
D	5	1.57
BELOW D	3	0.94

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How much time do you usually spend on homework each day?
SEC10	Frequency	Percent
NONE ASSIGNED	13	4.11
DON T DO IT	37	11.71
1/2 HR. OR LESS	98	31.01
ONE HOUR	113	35.76
TWO HOURS	35	11.08
MORE THAN 2 HRS	20	6.33

Frequency Missing = 5

 

About how many hours per week do you usually work in a part-time job? Exclude summer vacation time.
SEC11	Frequency	Percent
NONE	191	59.50
UNDER 6 HRS.	43	13.40
6 TO 10 HRS.	22	6.85
11 TO 15 HRS.	21	6.54
16 TO 20 HRS.	21	6.54
21 TO 25 HRS.	10	3.12
MORE THAN 25	13	4.05

 

How would you describe the quality of education available to you in this school?
SEC12	Frequency	Percent
EXCELLENT	25	7.86
GOOD	140	44.03
AVERAGE	119	37.42
BELOW AVERAGE	21	6.60
POOR	13	4.09

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	111	34.58
1 TO 2 HRS.	74	23.05
3 TO 5 HRS.	33	10.28
6 TO 10 HRS.	69	21.50
11 TO 15 HRS.	25	7.79
16 TO 20 HRS.	4	1.25
MORE THAN 20	5	1.56

 

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	84	26.17
Several Times/wk	99	30.84
Once a week	47	14.64
Once 2/wks	20	6.23
Infrequently	64	19.94
Not at all	7	2.18

 

Which of the following best describes the high school program you will complete?
SEC15	Frequency	Percent
College prep.	179	57.37
Voc./ tech.	47	15.06
General	86	27.56

Frequency Missing = 9

 

Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school.
SEC16A	Frequency	Percent
Not at all	20	6.43
Rarely	67	21.54
Occasionally	123	39.55
Regularly	101	32.48

Frequency Missing = 10

 

Talk to one of your parents about your plans for high school.
sec16b	Frequency	Percent
Not at all	50	16.13
Rarely	93	30.00
Occasionally	110	35.48
Regularly	57	18.39

Frequency Missing = 11

 

Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school.
SEC16C	Frequency	Percent
Not at all	32	10.22
Rarely	64	20.45
Occasionally	121	38.66
Regularly	96	30.67

Frequency Missing = 8

Data Collected in Spring, 2004

Tables Posted April 16, 2005

Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 

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MSIP Advanced Questionnaire

Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report

FAYETTE R-III 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.	17	5.3	136	42.6	127	39.8	28	8.8	11	3.4	2
18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers.	25	7.8	117	36.7	95	29.8	68	21.3	14	4.4	2
19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn.	31	9.7	141	44.3	87	27.4	47	14.8	12	3.8	3
20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects.	41	12.8	154	48.1	85	26.6	32	10.0	8	2.5	1
21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach.	59	18.7	163	51.7	68	21.6	22	7.0	3	1.0	6
22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand.	55	17.5	135	42.9	75	23.8	36	11.4	14	4.4	6
23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class.	28	8.8	109	34.2	113	35.4	54	16.9	15	4.7	2
24 - My teachers make learning interesting.	18	5.6	87	27.3	130	40.8	58	18.2	26	8.2	2
25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently.	42	13.3	161	50.9	85	26.9	22	7.0	6	1.9	5
26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class.	45	14.2	138	43.4	99	31.1	26	8.2	10	3.1	3
27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed.	76	23.8	139	43.6	73	22.9	22	6.9	9	2.8	2
28 - There is good communication between teachers and students.	32	10.0	119	37.3	116	36.4	38	11.9	14	4.4	2
29 - I feel safe at school.	75	23.7	121	38.2	79	24.9	31	9.8	11	3.5	4
30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school.	61	19.1	118	37.0	96	30.1	27	8.5	17	5.3	2
31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school.	70	22.1	127	40.1	73	23.0	36	11.4	11	3.5	4
32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot.	80	25.3	76	24.1	85	26.9	37	11.7	38	12.0	5
33 - Teachers in my school really care about me.	30	9.5	106	33.4	113	35.6	49	15.5	19	6.0	4
34 - I learn about other cultures in school.	62	19.6	117	37.0	90	28.5	35	11.1	12	3.8	5
35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test.	128	40.3	132	41.5	42	13.2	11	3.5	5	1.6	3
36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects.	74	23.1	176	54.8	56	17.4	10	3.1	5	1.6	0
37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively.	32	10.0	142	44.2	105	32.7	33	10.3	9	2.8	0
38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help.	55	17.2	149	46.6	87	27.2	19	5.9	10	3.1	1
39 - In our community people tend to trust each other.	26	8.2	98	30.8	134	42.1	44	13.8	16	5.0	3
40 - Our classes are often interrupted.	47	14.8	71	22.4	122	38.5	61	19.2	16	5.0	4
41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies.	25	7.9	97	30.6	164	51.7	21	6.6	10	3.2	4
42 - I have fun learning.	28	8.8	83	25.9	114	35.6	49	15.3	46	14.4	1
43 - My teachers think I can learn.	98	30.5	153	47.7	53	16.5	10	3.1	7	2.2	0
44 - The community is proud of this school.	64	20.1	109	34.3	117	36.8	13	4.1	15	4.7	3
45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials.	71	22.4	118	37.2	80	25.2	34	10.7	14	4.4	4
46 - Students at my school are friendly.	23	7.2	119	37.2	118	36.9	42	13.1	18	5.6	1
47 - This school is a good place to learn.	40	12.6	130	40.9	102	32.1	25	7.9	21	6.6	3
48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn.	101	31.6	160	50.0	47	14.7	10	3.1	2	0.6	1
49 - My teachers are good teachers.	51	15.9	151	47.2	86	26.9	14	4.4	18	5.6	1
50 - My school building is in good condition.	97	30.2	119	37.1	62	19.3	22	6.9	21	6.5	0
51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community.	55	17.1	71	22.1	127	39.6	38	11.8	30	9.3	0
52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it.	94	29.5	131	41.1	55	17.2	19	6.0	20	6.3	2
53 - I like going to this school.	42	13.2	90	28.4	100	31.5	31	9.8	54	17.0	4
54 - My family believes that I can do well in school.	178	55.5	101	31.5	36	11.2	2	0.6	4	1.2	0
55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up.	44	13.8	131	41.1	108	33.9	20	6.3	16	5.0	2
56 - I would attend a different school if I could.	71	22.2	44	13.8	96	30.0	63	19.7	46	14.4	1
57 - Teachers treat me with respect.	49	15.5	126	39.9	95	30.1	25	7.9	21	6.6	5
58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want.	41	12.8	102	31.8	102	31.8	41	12.8	35	10.9	0
59 - My teachers expect very good work from me.	76	23.8	148	46.3	79	24.7	13	4.1	4	1.3	1
60 - I am treated fairly at school.	41	12.8	145	45.2	87	27.1	28	8.7	20	6.2	0
61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers.	69	21.6	134	42.0	64	20.1	31	9.7	21	6.6	2
62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community.	30	9.4	99	31.0	139	43.6	36	11.3	15	4.7	2
63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school.	49	15.3	87	27.2	98	30.6	41	12.8	45	14.1	1
64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school.	60	18.8	145	45.3	88	27.5	19	5.9	8	2.5	1
65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor.	57	17.8	110	34.4	85	26.6	33	10.3	35	10.9	1
66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals.	44	13.8	81	25.4	91	28.5	62	19.4	41	12.9	2
67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information.	85	26.6	148	46.3	71	22.2	15	4.7	1	0.3	1
68 - The clubs and organizations I am part of provide appropriate amounts of activity.	45	14.4	134	42.8	93	29.7	23	7.3	18	5.8	8
69 - My parents are actively involved in my education.	89	28.4	113	36.1	79	25.2	18	5.8	14	4.5	8
70 - Grades are important to me.	140	45.2	98	31.6	50	16.1	14	4.5	8	2.6	11
71 - I am given sufficient individual attention.	24	7.7	120	38.5	104	33.3	34	10.9	30	9.6	9
72 - I appreciate my teachers.	58	18.6	130	41.8	90	28.9	15	4.8	18	5.8	10
73 - Class time is utilized effectively for learning.	35	11.2	138	44.2	105	33.7	22	7.1	12	3.8	9
74 - Teachers use varied and creative teaching strategies.	37	11.8	118	37.7	109	34.8	32	10.2	17	5.4	8
75 - It is easy to make good grades.	36	11.5	105	33.7	105	33.7	40	12.8	26	8.3	9
76 - The school does a good job at preparing me for making career choices.	33	10.6	98	31.5	114	36.7	41	13.2	25	8.0	10
77 - My parents are supportive of my participation in school activities.	133	42.9	113	36.5	51	16.5	7	2.3	6	1.9	11

Data Collected in Spring, 2004

Tables Posted April 16, 2005

Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education