MSIP Advanced Questionnaire

Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report

KANSAS CITY 33 School district

What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl)
SEC1	Frequency	Percent
MALE	3232	47.61
FEMALE	3557	52.39

Frequency Missing = 56

 

What grade are you in?
SEC2	Frequency	Percent
6TH	1266	18.69
7TH	1411	20.84
8TH	1168	17.25
9TH	938	13.85
10TH	856	12.64
11TH	639	9.44
12TH	494	7.29

Frequency Missing = 73

 

Which best describes you?
SEC3	Frequency	Percent
WHITE	858	12.81
BLACK	4071	60.76
ASIAN/ORIENTAL	172	2.57
AMERICAN INDIAN	183	2.73
HISPANIC	834	12.45
MULTI-RACIAL	582	8.69

Frequency Missing = 145

 

How far in school did your mother go?
SEC4	Frequency	Percent
UNDER 8TH	134	1.99
FINISHED 8TH	305	4.52
H.S. GRAD	1571	23.31
POST SECONDARY	1123	16.66
COLLEGE GRAD	1411	20.93
DON T KNOW	2197	32.59

Frequency Missing = 104

 

How far in school did your father go?
SEC5	Frequency	Percent
UNDER 8TH	150	2.23
FINISHED 8TH	272	4.05
H.S. GRAD	1396	20.80
POST SECONDARY	680	10.13
COLLEGE GRAD	1034	15.41
DON T KNOW	3180	47.38

Frequency Missing = 133

 

How many days of school did you miss last month?
SEC6	Frequency	Percent
NONE	3230	47.69
1 OR 2 DAYS	2067	30.52
3 OR 4 DAYS	862	12.73
5 TO 10 DAYS	429	6.33
MORE THAN 10 DAYS	185	2.73

Frequency Missing = 72

 

How many hours of television do you usually watch each day?
SEC7	Frequency	Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS	1153	17.06
TWO HRS.	1179	17.44
THREE HRS.	1195	17.68
FOUR HRS.	1071	15.85
FIVE HRS.	655	9.69
SIX + HRS.	1506	22.28

Frequency Missing = 86

 

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	950	14.16
TWO YEAR SCHOOL	584	8.70
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL	3770	56.18
MILITARY	344	5.13
OTHER	1062	15.83

Frequency Missing = 135

 

Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school?
SEC9	Frequency	Percent
A	883	13.07
A & B	2247	33.26
B	707	10.46
B & C	1718	25.43
C	485	7.18
C & D	479	7.09
D	121	1.79
BELOW D	116	1.72

Frequency Missing = 89

 

How much time do you usually spend on homework each day?
SEC10	Frequency	Percent
NONE ASSIGNED	923	13.66
DON T DO IT	531	7.86
1/2 HR. OR LESS	2155	31.88
ONE HOUR	1936	28.64
TWO HOURS	770	11.39
MORE THAN 2 HRS	444	6.57

Frequency Missing = 86

 

About how many hours per week do you usually work in a part-time job? Exclude summer vacation time.
SEC11	Frequency	Percent
NONE	4741	70.25
UNDER 6 HRS.	840	12.45
6 TO 10 HRS.	520	7.70
11 TO 15 HRS.	160	2.37
16 TO 20 HRS.	197	2.92
21 TO 25 HRS.	140	2.07
MORE THAN 25	151	2.24

Frequency Missing = 96

 

How would you describe the quality of education available to you in this school?
SEC12	Frequency	Percent
EXCELLENT	1411	20.88
GOOD	2716	40.20
AVERAGE	2019	29.88
BELOW AVERAGE	338	5.00
POOR	273	4.04

Frequency Missing = 88

 

How many hours each week do you usually spend in extra-curricular activities associated with school? - excluding sports?
SEC13	Frequency	Percent
NONE	3186	47.41
1 TO 2 HRS.	1759	26.18
3 TO 5 HRS.	1007	14.99
6 TO 10 HRS.	397	5.91
11 TO 15 HRS.	190	2.83
16 TO 20 HRS.	103	1.53
MORE THAN 20	78	1.16

Frequency Missing = 125

 

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	1323	19.73
Several Times/wk	945	14.09
Once a week	477	7.11
Once 2/wks	289	4.31
Infrequently	1423	21.22
Not at all	2248	33.53

Frequency Missing = 140

 

Which of the following best describes the high school program you will complete?
SEC15	Frequency	Percent
College prep.	3619	56.49
Voc./ tech.	926	14.45
General	1862	29.06

Frequency Missing = 438

 

Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school.
SEC16A	Frequency	Percent
Not at all	689	10.62
Rarely	1611	24.83
Occasionally	1852	28.55
Regularly	2336	36.00

Frequency Missing = 357

 

Talk to one of your parents about your plans for high school.
sec16b	Frequency	Percent
Not at all	1198	18.86
Rarely	1648	25.95
Occasionally	1775	27.95
Regularly	1730	27.24

Frequency Missing = 494

 

Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school.
SEC16C	Frequency	Percent
Not at all	922	14.51
Rarely	1218	19.17
Occasionally	1690	26.60
Regularly	2524	39.72

Frequency Missing = 491

Data Collected in Fall, 2003

Tables Posted April 16, 2005

Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 

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MSIP Advanced Questionnaire

Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report

KANSAS CITY 33 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.	1,106	16.4	2,694	39.9	2,049	30.3	574	8.5	337	5.0	85
18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers.	942	14.0	2,360	35.1	1,949	29.0	975	14.5	491	7.3	128
19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn.	1,413	21.1	2,468	36.8	1,742	26.0	736	11.0	343	5.1	143
20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects.	1,467	22.0	2,393	35.9	1,586	23.8	775	11.6	442	6.6	182
21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach.	1,603	24.1	2,520	37.9	1,649	24.8	593	8.9	288	4.3	192
22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand.	1,589	23.8	2,413	36.1	1,707	25.5	585	8.8	390	5.8	161
23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class.	1,391	20.8	2,577	38.6	1,611	24.1	724	10.8	371	5.6	171
24 - My teachers make learning interesting.	900	13.5	1,737	26.0	2,257	33.8	1,078	16.1	713	10.7	160
25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently.	1,595	23.9	2,858	42.9	1,547	23.2	417	6.3	244	3.7	184
26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class.	1,541	23.1	2,699	40.4	1,697	25.4	462	6.9	280	4.2	166
27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed.	2,102	31.7	2,381	35.9	1,408	21.2	455	6.9	284	4.3	215
28 - There is good communication between teachers and students.	943	14.1	1,852	27.8	2,174	32.6	994	14.9	705	10.6	177
29 - I feel safe at school.	1,175	17.6	1,972	29.5	1,852	27.7	824	12.3	852	12.8	170
30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school.	1,236	18.5	2,102	31.5	2,048	30.7	756	11.3	537	8.0	166
31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school.	1,612	24.2	2,266	34.1	1,624	24.4	693	10.4	453	6.8	197
32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot.	802	12.2	980	14.9	2,004	30.5	1,365	20.7	1,429	21.7	265
33 - Teachers in my school really care about me.	1,083	16.4	1,787	27.0	2,312	35.0	807	12.2	622	9.4	234
34 - I learn about other cultures in school.	1,529	23.1	2,454	37.1	1,578	23.8	654	9.9	402	6.1	228
35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test.	3,279	49.0	2,023	30.2	944	14.1	204	3.0	245	3.7	150
36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects.	1,844	27.6	2,864	42.9	1,412	21.2	291	4.4	260	3.9	174
37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively.	982	14.9	2,309	34.9	2,110	31.9	741	11.2	466	7.1	237
38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help.	1,456	22.1	2,333	35.5	1,836	27.9	551	8.4	404	6.1	265
39 - In our community people tend to trust each other.	586	8.9	1,383	21.0	2,184	33.1	1,325	20.1	1,121	17.0	246
40 - Our classes are often interrupted.	1,365	21.1	1,635	25.3	2,011	31.1	992	15.3	461	7.1	381
41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies.	884	13.8	1,741	27.2	2,904	45.3	502	7.8	381	5.9	433
42 - I have fun learning.	1,259	19.1	1,811	27.5	2,031	30.9	718	10.9	764	11.6	262
43 - My teachers think I can learn.	2,245	35.0	2,531	39.5	1,164	18.2	272	4.2	198	3.1	435
44 - The community is proud of this school.	1,158	18.1	1,725	27.0	2,146	33.6	712	11.1	651	10.2	453
45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials.	1,541	23.6	2,167	33.1	1,970	30.1	520	7.9	345	5.3	302
46 - Students at my school are friendly.	626	9.6	1,523	23.4	2,424	37.3	961	14.8	967	14.9	344
47 - This school is a good place to learn.	1,240	19.2	2,142	33.3	1,996	31.0	567	8.8	497	7.7	403
48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn.	2,264	34.7	2,452	37.6	1,233	18.9	308	4.7	261	4.0	327
49 - My teachers are good teachers.	1,451	22.3	2,172	33.3	2,043	31.4	449	6.9	399	6.1	331
50 - My school building is in good condition.	1,166	17.9	1,931	29.7	1,765	27.2	887	13.6	750	11.5	346
51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community.	1,512	23.6	1,381	21.5	1,796	28.0	906	14.1	815	12.7	435
52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it.	1,312	20.3	1,953	30.3	1,727	26.8	780	12.1	677	10.5	396
53 - I like going to this school.	1,444	22.3	1,966	30.4	1,791	27.7	566	8.8	699	10.8	379
54 - My family believes that I can do well in school.	3,442	53.6	1,803	28.1	797	12.4	203	3.2	175	2.7	425
55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up.	835	13.0	1,522	23.7	2,373	36.9	910	14.2	786	12.2	419
56 - I would attend a different school if I could.	1,399	21.8	1,206	18.8	1,612	25.1	1,082	16.9	1,122	17.5	424
57 - Teachers treat me with respect.	1,332	20.9	2,056	32.2	1,948	30.5	573	9.0	472	7.4	464
58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want.	986	15.8	1,762	28.2	1,906	30.5	894	14.3	703	11.2	594
59 - My teachers expect very good work from me.	2,315	36.2	2,389	37.3	1,274	19.9	250	3.9	171	2.7	446
60 - I am treated fairly at school.	1,123	17.6	2,230	34.9	1,952	30.6	601	9.4	481	7.5	458
61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers.	1,544	24.0	1,956	30.4	1,317	20.5	840	13.1	771	12.0	417
62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community.	927	14.7	1,466	23.3	2,257	35.8	919	14.6	736	11.7	540
63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school.	1,175	18.4	1,715	26.9	1,938	30.3	745	11.7	813	12.7	459
64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school.	1,686	26.9	2,199	35.0	1,761	28.1	377	6.0	251	4.0	571
65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor.	1,580	24.9	1,950	30.7	1,572	24.8	619	9.8	627	9.9	497
66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals.	1,068	17.0	1,437	22.9	1,948	31.0	987	15.7	841	13.4	564
67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information.	1,883	29.6	2,139	33.6	1,535	24.1	435	6.8	377	5.9	476

Data Collected in Fall, 2003

Tables Posted April 16, 2005

Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education