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

What is your sex? (I am a:
boy/girl)
SEC1 Frequency Percent
MALE 201 50.50
FEMALE 197 49.50

Frequency Missing = 2


What grade are you in?
SEC2 Frequency Percent
6TH 53 13.28
7TH 59 14.79
8TH 59 14.79
9TH 64 16.04
10TH 71 17.79
11TH 52 13.03
12TH 41 10.28

Frequency Missing = 1


Which best describes you?
SEC3 Frequency Percent
WHITE 380 96.20
BLACK 2 0.51
ASIAN/ORIENTAL 2 0.51
AMERICAN INDIAN 4 1.01
HISPANIC 2 0.51
MULTI-RACIAL 5 1.27

Frequency Missing = 5


How far in school did your mother
go?
SEC4 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 4 1.00
FINISHED 8TH 33 8.27
H.S. GRAD 113 28.32
POST SECONDARY 86 21.55
COLLEGE GRAD 89 22.31
DON T KNOW 74 18.55

Frequency Missing = 1


How far in school did your father
go?
SEC5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 3 0.75
FINISHED 8TH 37 9.27
H.S. GRAD 111 27.82
POST SECONDARY 81 20.30
COLLEGE GRAD 65 16.29
DON T KNOW 102 25.56

Frequency Missing = 1


How many days of school did you miss
last month?
SEC6 Frequency Percent
NONE 223 55.89
1 OR 2 DAYS 121 30.33
3 OR 4 DAYS 34 8.52
5 TO 10 DAYS 15 3.76
MORE THAN 10 DAYS 6 1.50

Frequency Missing = 1


How many hours of television do you
usually watch each day?
SEC7 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 131 32.75
TWO HRS. 120 30.00
THREE HRS. 75 18.75
FOUR HRS. 32 8.00
FIVE HRS. 21 5.25
SIX + HRS. 21 5.25

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 43 10.80
TWO YEAR SCHOOL 49 12.31
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL 206 51.76
MILITARY 22 5.53
OTHER 78 19.60

Frequency Missing = 2


Which of the following best
describes your grades so far
in school?
SEC9 Frequency Percent
A 71 17.88
A & B 117 29.47
B 53 13.35
B & C 82 20.65
C 34 8.56
C & D 26 6.55
D 13 3.27
BELOW D 1 0.25

Frequency Missing = 3


How much time do you usually spend
on homework each day?
SEC10 Frequency Percent
NONE ASSIGNED 48 12.00
DON T DO IT 35 8.75
1/2 HR. OR LESS 135 33.75
ONE HOUR 130 32.50
TWO HOURS 33 8.25
MORE THAN 2 HRS 19 4.75

About how many hours per week do you usually work in a part-time job? Exclude summer vacation time.
SEC11 Frequency Percent
NONE 290 72.86
UNDER 6 HRS. 27 6.78
6 TO 10 HRS. 22 5.53
11 TO 15 HRS. 17 4.27
16 TO 20 HRS. 19 4.77
21 TO 25 HRS. 8 2.01
MORE THAN 25 15 3.77

Frequency Missing = 2


How would you describe the quality
of education available to you in
this school?
SEC12 Frequency Percent
EXCELLENT 48 12.03
GOOD 171 42.86
AVERAGE 153 38.35
BELOW AVERAGE 16 4.01
POOR 11 2.76

Frequency Missing = 1


How many hours each week do you usually spend in extra-curricular activities associated with school? - excluding sports?
SEC13 Frequency Percent
NONE 198 49.75
1 TO 2 HRS. 79 19.85
3 TO 5 HRS. 28 7.04
6 TO 10 HRS. 41 10.30
11 TO 15 HRS. 35 8.79
16 TO 20 HRS. 11 2.76
MORE THAN 20 6 1.51

Frequency Missing = 2


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 122 30.81
Several Times/wk 17 4.29
Once a week 14 3.54
Once 2/wks 9 2.27
Infrequently 77 19.44
Not at all 157 39.65

Frequency Missing = 4


Which of the following best describes
the high school program you will
complete?
SEC15 Frequency Percent
College prep. 223 57.77
Voc./ tech. 44 11.40
General 119 30.83

Frequency Missing = 14


Talk to one of your parents about
your experiences in school.
SEC16A Frequency Percent
Not at all 23 5.96
Rarely 70 18.13
Occasionally 134 34.72
Regularly 159 41.19

Frequency Missing = 14


Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for high school.
sec16b Frequency Percent
Not at all 72 18.65
Rarely 116 30.05
Occasionally 133 34.46
Regularly 65 16.84

Frequency Missing = 14


Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for after high school.
SEC16C Frequency Percent
Not at all 46 11.92
Rarely 96 24.87
Occasionally 139 36.01
Regularly 105 27.20

Frequency Missing = 14


Data Collected in Fall, 2005
Tables Posted March 13, 2006
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 


MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
GRANDVIEW 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. 23 5.8 164 41.0 140 35.0 52 13.0 21 5.3 0
18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. 20 5.0 128 32.2 128 32.2 88 22.1 34 8.5 2
19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. 49 12.4 174 43.9 121 30.6 38 9.6 14 3.5 4
20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. 62 15.7 158 39.9 110 27.8 50 12.6 16 4.0 4
21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. 87 22.1 178 45.2 89 22.6 25 6.3 15 3.8 6
22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. 73 18.3 176 44.1 100 25.1 35 8.8 15 3.8 1
23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. 72 18.1 163 41.1 112 28.2 39 9.8 11 2.8 3
24 - My teachers make learning interesting. 26 6.5 94 23.6 149 37.4 75 18.8 54 13.6 2
25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. 78 19.7 188 47.5 104 26.3 16 4.0 10 2.5 4
26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. 62 15.5 166 41.6 115 28.8 34 8.5 22 5.5 1
27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. 96 24.2 176 44.3 84 21.2 29 7.3 12 3.0 3
28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 47 11.9 144 36.5 130 32.9 48 12.2 26 6.6 5
29 - I feel safe at school. 109 27.7 137 34.8 93 23.6 32 8.1 23 5.8 6
30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. 86 21.7 149 37.5 91 22.9 36 9.1 35 8.8 3
31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. 81 20.7 153 39.0 90 23.0 43 11.0 25 6.4 8
32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. 131 33.2 78 19.7 98 24.8 45 11.4 43 10.9 5
33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. 54 13.7 122 31.0 142 36.0 47 11.9 29 7.4 6
34 - I learn about other cultures in school. 51 12.8 148 37.1 125 31.3 48 12.0 27 6.8 1
35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. 198 49.9 129 32.5 44 11.1 12 3.0 14 3.5 3
36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. 66 16.5 225 56.4 85 21.3 15 3.8 8 2.0 1
37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. 43 10.8 138 34.7 150 37.7 38 9.5 29 7.3 2
38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. 84 21.2 184 46.3 91 22.9 25 6.3 13 3.3 3
39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 29 7.4 120 30.5 140 35.5 68 17.3 37 9.4 6
40 - Our classes are often interrupted. 51 13.1 94 24.2 132 33.9 89 22.9 23 5.9 11
41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 26 6.6 103 26.0 222 56.1 28 7.1 17 4.3 4
42 - I have fun learning. 42 10.5 78 19.5 128 32.0 66 16.5 86 21.5 0
43 - My teachers think I can learn. 114 28.8 177 44.7 83 21.0 11 2.8 11 2.8 4
44 - The community is proud of this school. 45 11.3 125 31.4 135 33.9 54 13.6 39 9.8 2
45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. 53 13.3 123 30.9 129 32.4 55 13.8 38 9.5 2
46 - Students at my school are friendly. 37 9.3 119 30.0 143 36.0 59 14.9 39 9.8 3
47 - This school is a good place to learn. 63 16.0 142 36.0 133 33.8 34 8.6 22 5.6 6
48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. 124 31.2 178 44.7 68 17.1 21 5.3 7 1.8 2
49 - My teachers are good teachers. 97 24.3 158 39.5 107 26.8 27 6.8 11 2.8 0
50 - My school building is in good condition. 114 28.6 155 38.8 83 20.8 34 8.5 13 3.3 1
51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. 89 22.4 91 22.9 129 32.4 49 12.3 40 10.1 2
52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. 80 20.1 157 39.3 86 21.6 44 11.0 32 8.0 1
53 - I like going to this school. 117 29.3 131 32.8 82 20.5 34 8.5 36 9.0 0
54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. 217 54.8 127 32.1 34 8.6 11 2.8 7 1.8 4
55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. 73 18.3 153 38.3 125 31.3 28 7.0 21 5.3 0
56 - I would attend a different school if I could. 57 14.4 42 10.6 87 22.0 69 17.5 140 35.4 5
57 - Teachers treat me with respect. 70 17.7 154 38.9 121 30.6 25 6.3 26 6.6 4
58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. 45 11.4 117 29.5 121 30.6 63 15.9 50 12.6 4
59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. 119 29.8 183 45.9 74 18.5 16 4.0 7 1.8 1
60 - I am treated fairly at school. 63 15.8 174 43.6 99 24.8 41 10.3 22 5.5 1
61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. 112 28.1 156 39.2 65 16.3 30 7.5 35 8.8 2
62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 32 8.1 101 25.6 152 38.5 64 16.2 46 11.6 5
63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. 71 17.8 109 27.3 116 29.1 47 11.8 56 14.0 1
64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. 74 18.5 177 44.4 105 26.3 30 7.5 13 3.3 1
65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. 93 23.3 143 35.8 79 19.8 35 8.8 50 12.5 0
66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. 41 10.4 74 18.7 132 33.3 63 15.9 86 21.7 4
67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. 122 30.5 149 37.3 85 21.3 27 6.8 17 4.3 0

Data Collected in Fall, 2005
Tables Posted March 13, 2006
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education