MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
ARCADIA VALLEY R-II School district

What is your sex? (I am a:
boy/girl)
SEC1 Frequency Percent
MALE 246 50.31
FEMALE 243 49.69
 
What grade are you in?
SEC2 Frequency Percent
6TH 87 17.90
7TH 83 17.08
8TH 61 12.55
9TH 82 16.87
10TH 76 15.64
11TH 59 12.14
12TH 38 7.82

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Which best describes you?
SEC3 Frequency Percent
WHITE 434 89.12
BLACK 16 3.29
AMERICAN INDIAN 14 2.87
HISPANIC 12 2.46
MULTI-RACIAL 11 2.26

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How far in school did your mother
go?
SEC4 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 7 1.47
FINISHED 8TH 41 8.63
H.S. GRAD 135 28.42
POST SECONDARY 85 17.89
COLLEGE GRAD 110 23.16
DON T KNOW 97 20.42

Frequency Missing = 14

 

How far in school did your father
go?
SEC5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 9 1.89
FINISHED 8TH 48 10.11
H.S. GRAD 135 28.42
POST SECONDARY 74 15.58
COLLEGE GRAD 74 15.58
DON T KNOW 135 28.42

Frequency Missing = 14

 

How many days of school did you miss
last month?
SEC6 Frequency Percent
NONE 214 44.12
1 OR 2 DAYS 160 32.99
3 OR 4 DAYS 65 13.40
5 TO 10 DAYS 32 6.60
MORE THAN 10 DAYS 14 2.89

Frequency Missing = 4

 

How many hours of television do you
usually watch each day?
SEC7 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 135 27.84
TWO HRS. 105 21.65
THREE HRS. 104 21.44
FOUR HRS. 59 12.16
FIVE HRS. 28 5.77
SIX + HRS. 54 11.13

Frequency Missing = 4

 

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 9.09
TWO YEAR SCHOOL 61 12.60
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL 236 48.76
MILITARY 47 9.71
OTHER 96 19.83

Frequency Missing = 5

 

Which of the following best
describes your grades so far
in school?
SEC9 Frequency Percent
A 131 26.84
A & B 139 28.48
B 45 9.22
B & C 91 18.65
C 26 5.33
C & D 44 9.02
D 4 0.82
BELOW D 8 1.64

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How much time do you usually spend
on homework each day?
SEC10 Frequency Percent
NONE ASSIGNED 72 14.81
DON T DO IT 71 14.61
1/2 HR. OR LESS 135 27.78
ONE HOUR 143 29.42
TWO HOURS 42 8.64
MORE THAN 2 HRS 23 4.73

Frequency Missing = 3

 

About how many hours per week do
you usually work in a part-time
job? Exclude summer vacation time.
SEC11 Frequency Percent
NONE 311 64.12
UNDER 6 HRS. 68 14.02
6 TO 10 HRS. 28 5.77
11 TO 15 HRS. 23 4.74
16 TO 20 HRS. 17 3.51
21 TO 25 HRS. 24 4.95
MORE THAN 25 14 2.89

Frequency Missing = 4

 

How would you describe the quality
of education available to you in
this school?
SEC12 Frequency Percent
EXCELLENT 113 23.40
GOOD 225 46.58
AVERAGE 108 22.36
BELOW AVERAGE 19 3.93
POOR 18 3.73

Frequency Missing = 6

 

How many hours each week do you
usually spend in extra-curricular
activities associated with school?
- excluding sports?
SEC13 Frequency Percent
NONE 229 46.83
1 TO 2 HRS. 114 23.31
3 TO 5 HRS. 70 14.31
6 TO 10 HRS. 38 7.77
11 TO 15 HRS. 21 4.29
16 TO 20 HRS. 10 2.04
MORE THAN 20 7 1.43
 
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 41.36
Several Times/wk 104 21.40
Once a week 61 12.55
Once 2/wks 38 7.82
Infrequently 81 16.67
Not at all 1 0.21

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Which of the following best describes
the high school program you will
complete?
SEC15 Frequency Percent
College prep. 263 56.68
Voc./ tech. 104 22.41
General 97 20.91

Frequency Missing = 25

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your experiences in school.
SEC16A Frequency Percent
Not at all 44 9.09
Rarely 124 25.62
Occasionally 178 36.78
Regularly 138 28.51

Frequency Missing = 5

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for high school.
sec16b Frequency Percent
Not at all 78 16.15
Rarely 122 25.26
Occasionally 176 36.44
Regularly 107 22.15

Frequency Missing = 6

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for after high school.
SEC16C Frequency Percent
Not at all 58 12.16
Rarely 103 21.59
Occasionally 150 31.45
Regularly 166 34.80

Frequency Missing = 12

Data Collected in Spring, 2005
Tables Posted May 19, 2005
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
ARCADIA VALLEY R-II 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. 60 12.3 222 45.6 139 28.5 43 8.8 23 4.7 2
18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. 63 13.0 192 39.5 137 28.2 64 13.2 30 6.2 3
19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. 100 20.7 196 40.6 127 26.3 39 8.1 21 4.3 6
20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. 93 19.2 209 43.2 130 26.9 32 6.6 20 4.1 5
21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. 129 26.6 227 46.8 88 18.1 32 6.6 9 1.9 4
22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. 129 26.5 194 39.8 109 22.4 33 6.8 22 4.5 2
23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. 98 20.1 212 43.5 125 25.7 33 6.8 19 3.9 2
24 - My teachers make learning interesting. 70 14.5 149 30.8 172 35.5 57 11.8 36 7.4 5
25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. 122 25.1 232 47.6 97 19.9 23 4.7 13 2.7 2
26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. 119 24.5 191 39.4 114 23.5 35 7.2 26 5.4 4
27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. 183 37.7 200 41.2 69 14.2 18 3.7 15 3.1 4
28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 93 19.2 205 42.4 122 25.2 39 8.1 25 5.2 5
29 - I feel safe at school. 156 32.2 164 33.8 89 18.4 29 6.0 47 9.7 4
30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. 122 25.3 169 35.0 107 22.2 43 8.9 42 8.7 6
31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. 122 25.1 156 32.1 130 26.7 38 7.8 40 8.2 3
32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. 117 24.3 128 26.6 150 31.1 43 8.9 44 9.1 7
33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. 91 18.8 167 34.4 149 30.7 32 6.6 46 9.5 4
34 - I learn about other cultures in school. 73 15.1 200 41.2 134 27.6 51 10.5 27 5.6 4
35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. 299 61.6 116 23.9 46 9.5 7 1.4 17 3.5 4
36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. 172 35.5 193 39.9 91 18.8 15 3.1 13 2.7 5
37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. 109 22.4 236 48.6 111 22.8 19 3.9 11 2.3 3
38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. 138 28.5 208 42.9 100 20.6 20 4.1 19 3.9 4
39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 72 14.8 146 30.1 164 33.8 59 12.2 44 9.1 4
40 - Our classes are often interrupted. 56 11.6 79 16.4 177 36.6 140 29.0 31 6.4 6
41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 87 18.1 173 36.0 179 37.2 25 5.2 17 3.5 8
42 - I have fun learning. 67 13.8 155 32.0 143 29.5 53 11.0 66 13.6 5
43 - My teachers think I can learn. 184 37.9 203 41.9 71 14.6 12 2.5 15 3.1 4
44 - The community is proud of this school. 138 28.4 176 36.2 117 24.1 29 6.0 26 5.3 3
45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. 140 28.9 168 34.7 109 22.5 29 6.0 38 7.9 5
46 - Students at my school are friendly. 74 15.3 154 31.8 157 32.4 48 9.9 51 10.5 5
47 - This school is a good place to learn. 126 26.3 186 38.8 116 24.2 23 4.8 29 6.0 9
48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. 190 39.3 194 40.1 72 14.9 13 2.7 15 3.1 5
49 - My teachers are good teachers. 149 30.8 197 40.7 98 20.2 17 3.5 23 4.8 5
50 - My school building is in good condition. 140 28.7 207 42.5 95 19.5 31 6.4 14 2.9 2
51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. 109 22.4 113 23.3 166 34.2 58 11.9 40 8.2 3
52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. 183 37.6 176 36.1 82 16.8 25 5.1 21 4.3 2
53 - I like going to this school. 125 25.7 153 31.5 118 24.3 30 6.2 60 12.3 3
54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. 272 56.1 149 30.7 46 9.5 10 2.1 8 1.6 4
55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. 112 23.1 183 37.7 127 26.2 26 5.4 37 7.6 4
56 - I would attend a different school if I could. 79 16.3 70 14.4 137 28.2 101 20.8 98 20.2 4
57 - Teachers treat me with respect. 145 30.0 165 34.2 116 24.0 35 7.2 22 4.6 6
58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. 106 21.8 189 38.9 124 25.5 40 8.2 27 5.6 3
59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. 163 33.5 217 44.6 78 16.0 16 3.3 13 2.7 2
60 - I am treated fairly at school. 117 24.2 190