MSIP Advanced Questionnaire

Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report

CENTER 58 School district

What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl)
SEC1	Frequency	Percent
MALE	522	48.79
FEMALE	548	51.21

Frequency Missing = 3

 

What grade are you in?
SEC2	Frequency	Percent
6TH	129	12.15
7TH	187	17.61
8TH	132	12.43
9TH	172	16.20
10TH	131	12.34
11TH	173	16.29
12TH	138	12.99

Frequency Missing = 11

 

Which best describes you?
SEC3	Frequency	Percent
WHITE	265	25.14
BLACK	590	55.98
ASIAN/ORIENTAL	10	0.95
AMERICAN INDIAN	14	1.33
HISPANIC	46	4.36
MULTI-RACIAL	129	12.24

Frequency Missing = 19

 

How far in school did your mother go?
SEC4	Frequency	Percent
UNDER 8TH	6	0.57
FINISHED 8TH	28	2.64
H.S. GRAD	244	23.00
POST SECONDARY	263	24.79
COLLEGE GRAD	334	31.48
DON T KNOW	186	17.53

Frequency Missing = 12

 

How far in school did your father go?
SEC5	Frequency	Percent
UNDER 8TH	9	0.85
FINISHED 8TH	31	2.93
H.S. GRAD	214	20.25
POST SECONDARY	191	18.07
COLLEGE GRAD	243	22.99
DON T KNOW	369	34.91

Frequency Missing = 16

 

How many days of school did you miss last month?
SEC6	Frequency	Percent
NONE	387	36.51
1 OR 2 DAYS	381	35.94
3 OR 4 DAYS	182	17.17
5 TO 10 DAYS	79	7.45
MORE THAN 10 DAYS	31	2.92

Frequency Missing = 13

 

How many hours of television do you usually watch each day?
SEC7	Frequency	Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS	205	19.23
TWO HRS.	194	18.20
THREE HRS.	212	19.89
FOUR HRS.	164	15.38
FIVE HRS.	97	9.10
SIX + HRS.	194	18.20

Frequency Missing = 7

 

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	89	8.43
TWO YEAR SCHOOL	122	11.55
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL	672	63.64
MILITARY	36	3.41
OTHER	137	12.97

Frequency Missing = 17

 

Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school?
SEC9	Frequency	Percent
A	185	17.45
A & B	325	30.66
B	98	9.25
B & C	254	23.96
C	77	7.26
C & D	90	8.49
D	17	1.60
BELOW D	14	1.32

Frequency Missing = 13

 

How much time do you usually spend on homework each day?
SEC10	Frequency	Percent
NONE ASSIGNED	142	13.32
DON T DO IT	128	12.01
1/2 HR. OR LESS	319	29.92
ONE HOUR	309	28.99
TWO HOURS	116	10.88
MORE THAN 2 HRS	52	4.88

Frequency Missing = 7

 

About how many hours per week do you usually work in a part-time job? Exclude summer vacation time.
SEC11	Frequency	Percent
NONE	747	69.75
UNDER 6 HRS.	71	6.63
6 TO 10 HRS.	56	5.23
11 TO 15 HRS.	45	4.20
16 TO 20 HRS.	61	5.70
21 TO 25 HRS.	41	3.83
MORE THAN 25	50	4.67

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How would you describe the quality of education available to you in this school?
SEC12	Frequency	Percent
EXCELLENT	157	14.74
GOOD	470	44.13
AVERAGE	354	33.24
BELOW AVERAGE	52	4.88
POOR	32	3.00

Frequency Missing = 8

 

How many hours each week do you usually spend in extra-curricular activities associated with school? - excluding sports?
SEC13	Frequency	Percent
NONE	449	42.16
1 TO 2 HRS.	248	23.29
3 TO 5 HRS.	154	14.46
6 TO 10 HRS.	110	10.33
11 TO 15 HRS.	61	5.73
16 TO 20 HRS.	26	2.44
MORE THAN 20	17	1.60

Frequency Missing = 8

 

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	320	30.08
Several Times/wk	327	30.73
Once a week	134	12.59
Once 2/wks	72	6.77
Infrequently	179	16.82
Not at all	32	3.01

Frequency Missing = 9

 

Which of the following best describes the high school program you will complete?
SEC15	Frequency	Percent
College prep.	567	55.81
Voc./ tech.	147	14.47
General	302	29.72

Frequency Missing = 57

 

Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school.
SEC16A	Frequency	Percent
Not at all	92	8.89
Rarely	270	26.09
Occasionally	362	34.98
Regularly	311	30.05

Frequency Missing = 38

 

Talk to one of your parents about your plans for high school.
sec16b	Frequency	Percent
Not at all	152	14.84
Rarely	273	26.66
Occasionally	354	34.57
Regularly	245	23.93

Frequency Missing = 49

 

Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school.
SEC16C	Frequency	Percent
Not at all	92	9.00
Rarely	170	16.63
Occasionally	333	32.58
Regularly	427	41.78

Frequency Missing = 51

Data Collected in Spring, 2005

Tables Posted May 19, 2005

Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 

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MSIP Advanced Questionnaire

Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report

CENTER 58 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.	118	11.1	436	40.9	386	36.2	78	7.3	48	4.5	7
18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers.	123	11.5	394	37.0	333	31.2	157	14.7	59	5.5	7
19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn.	176	16.6	412	38.9	340	32.1	96	9.1	35	3.3	14
20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects.	208	19.6	400	37.7	313	29.5	96	9.0	44	4.1	12
21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach.	185	17.6	452	42.9	299	28.4	77	7.3	40	3.8	20
22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand.	245	23.2	383	36.2	296	28.0	93	8.8	40	3.8	16
23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class.	210	19.7	364	34.1	315	29.5	121	11.4	56	5.3	7
24 - My teachers make learning interesting.	101	9.5	285	26.8	432	40.6	164	15.4	81	7.6	10
25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently.	225	21.3	509	48.1	265	25.0	39	3.7	20	1.9	15
26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class.	198	18.7	459	43.3	302	28.5	67	6.3	33	3.1	14
27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed.	329	31.0	389	36.7	251	23.7	58	5.5	33	3.1	13
28 - There is good communication between teachers and students.	126	11.9	303	28.7	400	37.8	148	14.0	80	7.6	16
29 - I feel safe at school.	191	18.1	369	34.9	308	29.1	100	9.5	89	8.4	16
30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school.	154	14.5	348	32.8	390	36.7	92	8.7	78	7.3	11
31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school.	210	19.8	361	34.0	280	26.4	122	11.5	88	8.3	12
32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot.	157	14.8	208	19.6	358	33.8	205	19.4	131	12.4	14
33 - Teachers in my school really care about me.	163	15.5	324	30.8	398	37.9	105	10.0	61	5.8	22
34 - I learn about other cultures in school.	193	18.2	364	34.3	322	30.4	120	11.3	61	5.8	13
35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test.	532	50.1	320	30.2	160	15.1	25	2.4	24	2.3	12
36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects.	303	28.5	484	45.5	228	21.4	28	2.6	21	2.0	9
37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively.	194	18.3	420	39.7	332	31.4	77	7.3	36	3.4	14
38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help.	203	19.2	421	39.9	323	30.6	69	6.5	39	3.7	18
39 - In our community people tend to trust each other.	69	6.5	214	20.3	415	39.4	235	22.3	121	11.5	19
40 - Our classes are often interrupted.	148	14.2	234	22.4	397	38.0	211	20.2	55	5.3	28
41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies.	116	11.2	321	31.0	489	47.2	71	6.8	40	3.9	36
42 - I have fun learning.	122	11.5	330	31.2	404	38.2	114	10.8	88	8.3	15
43 - My teachers think I can learn.	372	35.1	450	42.5	184	17.4	32	3.0	21	2.0	14
44 - The community is proud of this school.	161	15.2	336	31.8	390	36.9	101	9.6	69	6.5	16
45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials.	280	26.6	365	34.7	294	28.0	72	6.9	40	3.8	22
46 - Students at my school are friendly.	67	6.4	217	20.7	444	42.4	174	16.6	145	13.8	26
47 - This school is a good place to learn.	173	16.6	388	37.2	351	33.7	78	7.5	52	5.0	31
48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn.	339	32.3	462	44.0	199	18.9	27	2.6	24	2.3	22
49 - My teachers are good teachers.	209	19.7	411	38.8	345	32.5	63	5.9	32	3.0	13
50 - My school building is in good condition.	400	37.7	419	39.5	191	18.0	27	2.5	24	2.3	12
51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community.	230	22.0	242	23.1	347	33.2	143	13.7	84	8.0	27
52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it.	363	34.6	384	36.6	196	18.7	66	6.3	41	3.9	23
53 - I like going to this school.	197	18.7	297	28.1	319	30.2	123	11.6	120	11.4	17
54 - My family believes that I can do well in school.	550	52.4	318	30.3	140	13.3	24	2.3	17	1.6	24
55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up.	143	13.7	327	31.4	398	38.2	105	10.1	70	6.7	30
56 - I would attend a different school if I could.	226	21.4	192	18.2	302	28.6	169	16.0	166	15.7	18
57 - Teachers treat me with respect.	212	20.2	379	36.2	318	30.3	84	8.0	55	5.2	25
58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want.	156	14.9	349	33.4	340	32.5	108	10.3	92	8.8	28
59 - My teachers expect very good work from me.	354	33.8	442	42.3	206	19.7	24	2.3	20	1.9	27
60 - I am treated fairly at school.	159	15.1	378	36.0	353	33.6	102	9.7	58	5.5	23
61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers.	254	24.3	385	36.8	234	22.4	115	11.0	58	5.5	27
62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community.	92	8.8	256	24.5	448	42.8	157	15.0	93	8.9	27
63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school.	111	10.6	278	26.5	366	34.8	149	14.2	147	14.0	22
64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school.	319	30.6	436	41.9	228	21.9	34	3.3	24	2.3	32
65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor.	267	25.4	323	30.7	264	25.1	106	10.1	91	8.7	22
66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals.	258	24.5	322	30.6	263	25.0	122	11.6	88	8.4	20
67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information.	364	34.6	392	37.2	235	22.3	39	3.7	23	2.2	20

Data Collected in Spring, 2005

Tables Posted May 19, 2005

Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education