MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
MOUNTAIN VIEW-BIRCH TREE R-III School district

What is your sex? (I am a:
boy/girl)
SEC1 Frequency Percent
MALE 187 51.52
FEMALE 176 48.48

Frequency Missing = 2

 

What grade are you in?
SEC2 Frequency Percent
7TH 106 29.20
8TH 87 23.97
9TH 63 17.36
10TH 52 14.33
11TH 34 9.37
12TH 21 5.79

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Which best describes you?
SEC3 Frequency Percent
WHITE 326 89.81
BLACK 2 0.55
ASIAN/ORIENTAL 1 0.28
AMERICAN INDIAN 8 2.20
HISPANIC 6 1.65
MULTI-RACIAL 20 5.51

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How far in school did your mother
go?
SEC4 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 9 2.49
FINISHED 8TH 29 8.01
H.S. GRAD 104 28.73
POST SECONDARY 68 18.78
COLLEGE GRAD 84 23.20
DON T KNOW 68 18.78

Frequency Missing = 3

 

How far in school did your father
go?
SEC5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 17 4.68
FINISHED 8TH 38 10.47
H.S. GRAD 122 33.61
POST SECONDARY 40 11.02
COLLEGE GRAD 49 13.50
DON T KNOW 97 26.72

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How many days of school did you miss
last month?
SEC6 Frequency Percent
NONE 139 38.08
1 OR 2 DAYS 131 35.89
3 OR 4 DAYS 63 17.26
5 TO 10 DAYS 20 5.48
MORE THAN 10 DAYS 12 3.29
 
How many hours of television do you
usually watch each day?
SEC7 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 121 33.43
TWO HRS. 85 23.48
THREE HRS. 58 16.02
FOUR HRS. 43 11.88
FIVE HRS. 13 3.59
SIX + HRS. 42 11.60

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 64 17.73
TWO YEAR SCHOOL 44 12.19
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL 172 47.65
MILITARY 33 9.14
OTHER 48 13.30

Frequency Missing = 4

 

Which of the following best
describes your grades so far
in school?
SEC9 Frequency Percent
A 81 22.44
A & B 88 24.38
B 37 10.25
B & C 61 16.90
C 31 8.59
C & D 38 10.53
D 13 3.60
BELOW D 12 3.32

Frequency Missing = 4

 

How much time do you usually spend
on homework each day?
SEC10 Frequency Percent
NONE ASSIGNED 87 23.90
DON T DO IT 51 14.01
1/2 HR. OR LESS 112 30.77
ONE HOUR 82 22.53
TWO HOURS 24 6.59
MORE THAN 2 HRS 8 2.20

Frequency Missing = 1

 

About how many hours per week do
you usually work in a part-time
job? Exclude summer vacation time.
SEC11 Frequency Percent
NONE 217 59.78
UNDER 6 HRS. 49 13.50
6 TO 10 HRS. 38 10.47
11 TO 15 HRS. 18 4.96
16 TO 20 HRS. 9 2.48
21 TO 25 HRS. 11 3.03
MORE THAN 25 21 5.79

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How would you describe the quality
of education available to you in
this school?
SEC12 Frequency Percent
EXCELLENT 30 8.29
GOOD 131 36.19
AVERAGE 133 36.74
BELOW AVERAGE 33 9.12
POOR 35 9.67

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 180 49.72
1 TO 2 HRS. 64 17.68
3 TO 5 HRS. 32 8.84
6 TO 10 HRS. 44 12.15
11 TO 15 HRS. 24 6.63
16 TO 20 HRS. 9 2.49
MORE THAN 20 9 2.49

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 171 47.11
Several Times/wk 39 10.74
Once a week 33 9.09
Once 2/wks 24 6.61
Infrequently 75 20.66
Not at all 21 5.79

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Which of the following best describes
the high school program you will
complete?
SEC15 Frequency Percent
College prep. 157 45.24
Voc./ tech. 94 27.09
General 96 27.67

Frequency Missing = 18

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your experiences in school.
SEC16A Frequency Percent
Not at all 37 10.57
Rarely 77 22.00
Occasionally 115 32.86
Regularly 121 34.57

Frequency Missing = 15

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for high school.
sec16b Frequency Percent
Not at all 53 15.10
Rarely 101 28.77
Occasionally 112 31.91
Regularly 85 24.22

Frequency Missing = 14

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for after high school.
SEC16C Frequency Percent
Not at all 41 11.68
Rarely 73 20.80
Occasionally 112 31.91
Regularly 125 35.61

Frequency Missing = 14

Data Collected in Spring, 2005
Tables Posted September 28, 2005
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
MOUNTAIN VIEW-BIRCH TREE 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. 30 8.3 144 39.8 130 35.9 37 10.2 21 5.8 3
18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. 28 7.7 94 25.8 130 35.7 73 20.1 39 10.7 1
19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. 56 15.5 137 37.8 114 31.5 38 10.5 17 4.7 3
20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. 44 12.1 145 39.9 112 30.9 37 10.2 25 6.9 2
21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. 69 19.2 161 44.7 85 23.6 23 6.4 22 6.1 5
22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. 74 20.5 127 35.2 100 27.7 44 12.2 16 4.4 4
23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. 42 11.5 144 39.6 95 26.1 58 15.9 25 6.9 1
24 - My teachers make learning interesting. 22 6.1 95 26.3 134 37.1 58 16.1 52 14.4 4
25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. 59 16.3 162 44.6 92 25.3 27 7.4 23 6.3 2
26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. 56 15.5 141 39.0 103 28.5 33 9.1 29 8.0 3
27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. 84 23.4 150 41.8 81 22.6 18 5.0 26 7.2 6
28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 37 10.3 109 30.4 130 36.2 50 13.9 33 9.2 6
29 - I feel safe at school. 74 20.6 113 31.4 100 27.8 25 6.9 48 13.3 5
30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. 47 13.0 107 29.6 105 29.1 42 11.6 60 16.6 4
31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. 68 19.1 113 31.7 89 25.0 50 14.0 36 10.1 9
32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. 102 28.3 84 23.3 128 35.5 23 6.4 24 6.6 4
33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. 41 11.5 110 30.7 135 37.7 36 10.1 36 10.1 7
34 - I learn about other cultures in school. 34 9.4 127 35.2 116 32.1 48 13.3 36 10.0 4
35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. 187 51.8 104 28.8 45 12.5 11 3.0 14 3.9 4
36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. 73 20.3 156 43.5 93 25.9 17 4.7 20 5.6 6
37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. 54 15.1 152 42.5 96 26.8 33 9.2 23 6.4 7
38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. 56 15.6 145 40.5 101 28.2 31 8.7 25 7.0 7
39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 33 9.3 85 23.9 136 38.3 52 14.6 49 13.8 10
40 - Our classes are often interrupted. 57 16.1 81 22.8 131 36.9 64 18.0 22 6.2 10
41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 42 12.0 119 34.1 151 43.3 22 6.3 15 4.3 16
42 - I have fun learning. 29 8.1 88 24.6 120 33.5 52 14.5 69 19.3 7
43 - My teachers think I can learn. 91 25.3 159 44.3 79 22.0 9 2.5 21 5.8 6
44 - The community is proud of this school. 33 9.2 91 25.4 148 41.3 45 12.6 41 11.5 7
45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. 67 18.6 142 39.3 102 28.3 26 7.2 24 6.6 4
46 - Students at my school are friendly. 25 7.0 87 24.5 142 40.0 52 14.6 49 13.8 10
47 - This school is a good place to learn. 43 12.0 111 30.9 129 35.9 32 8.9 44 12.3 6
48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. 72 20.1 170 47.5 77 21.5 16 4.5 23 6.4 7
49 - My teachers are good teachers. 74 20.7 130 36.4 110 30.8 18 5.0 25 7.0 8
50 - My school building is in good condition. 44 12.3 146 40.9 99 27.7 33 9.2 35 9.8 8
51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. 89 25.1 90 25.4 118 33.3 32 9.0 25 7.1 11
52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. 68 19.0 124 34.6 89 24.9 46 12.8 31 8.7 7
53 - I like going to this school. 47 13.1 102 28.5 98 27.4 31 8.7 80 22.3 7
54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. 162 45.3 116 32.4 54 15.1 10 2.8 16 4.5 7
55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. 51 14.3 119 33.3 122 34.2 27 7.6 38 10.6 8
56 - I would attend a different school if I could. 72 20.3 53 14.9 104 29.3 67 18.9 59 16.6 10
57 - Teachers treat me with respect. 57 16.0 120 33.7 120 33.7 25 7.0 34 9.6 9
58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. 43 12.1 106 29.9 119 33.5 48 13.5 39 11.0 10
59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. 91 25.7 142 40.1 92 26.0 14 4.0 15 4.2 11
60 - I am treated fairly at school.