MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
FESTUS R-VI School district

What is your sex? (I am a:
boy/girl)
SEC1 Frequency Percent
MALE 576 49.02
FEMALE 599 50.98

Frequency Missing = 3

 

What grade are you in?
SEC2 Frequency Percent
6TH 176 14.97
7TH 183 15.56
8TH 171 14.54
9TH 174 14.80
10TH 165 14.03
11TH 154 13.10
12TH 153 13.01

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Which best describes you?
SEC3 Frequency Percent
WHITE 1059 91.21
BLACK 38 3.27
ASIAN/ORIENTAL 8 0.69
AMERICAN INDIAN 17 1.46
HISPANIC 12 1.03
MULTI-RACIAL 27 2.33

Frequency Missing = 17

 

How far in school did your mother
go?
SEC4 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 7 0.60
FINISHED 8TH 56 4.78
H.S. GRAD 317 27.05
POST SECONDARY 265 22.61
COLLEGE GRAD 331 28.24
DON T KNOW 196 16.72

Frequency Missing = 6

 

How far in school did your father
go?
SEC5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 4 0.34
FINISHED 8TH 60 5.12
H.S. GRAD 265 22.61
POST SECONDARY 259 22.10
COLLEGE GRAD 321 27.39
DON T KNOW 263 22.44

Frequency Missing = 6

 

How many days of school did you miss
last month?
SEC6 Frequency Percent
NONE 568 48.51
1 OR 2 DAYS 394 33.65
3 OR 4 DAYS 128 10.93
5 TO 10 DAYS 58 4.95
MORE THAN 10 DAYS 23 1.96

Frequency Missing = 7

 

How many hours of television do you
usually watch each day?
SEC7 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 369 31.40
TWO HRS. 326 27.74
THREE HRS. 226 19.23
FOUR HRS. 117 9.96
FIVE HRS. 67 5.70
SIX + HRS. 70 5.96

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 113 9.71
TWO YEAR SCHOOL 202 17.35
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL 644 55.33
MILITARY 68 5.84
OTHER 137 11.77

Frequency Missing = 14

 

Which of the following best
describes your grades so far
in school?
SEC9 Frequency Percent
A 216 18.41
A & B 284 24.21
B 178 15.17
B & C 252 21.48
C 107 9.12
C & D 88 7.50
D 28 2.39
BELOW D 20 1.71

Frequency Missing = 5

 

How much time do you usually spend
on homework each day?
SEC10 Frequency Percent
NONE ASSIGNED 135 11.53
DON T DO IT 123 10.50
1/2 HR. OR LESS 378 32.28
ONE HOUR 386 32.96
TWO HOURS 101 8.63
MORE THAN 2 HRS 48 4.10

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 676 57.83
UNDER 6 HRS. 120 10.27
6 TO 10 HRS. 68 5.82
11 TO 15 HRS. 61 5.22
16 TO 20 HRS. 107 9.15
21 TO 25 HRS. 81 6.93
MORE THAN 25 56 4.79

Frequency Missing = 9

 

How would you describe the quality
of education available to you in
this school?
SEC12 Frequency Percent
EXCELLENT 213 18.14
GOOD 537 45.74
AVERAGE 356 30.32
BELOW AVERAGE 38 3.24
POOR 30 2.56

Frequency Missing = 4

 

How many hours each week do you
usually spend in extra-curricular
activities associated with school?
- excluding sports?
SEC13 Frequency Percent
NONE 548 46.72
1 TO 2 HRS. 202 17.22
3 TO 5 HRS. 116 9.89
6 TO 10 HRS. 139 11.85
11 TO 15 HRS. 109 9.29
16 TO 20 HRS. 31 2.64
MORE THAN 20 28 2.39

Frequency Missing = 5

 

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 284 24.19
Several Times/wk 89 7.58
Once a week 97 8.26
Once 2/wks 95 8.09
Infrequently 477 40.63
Not at all 132 11.24

Frequency Missing = 4

 

Which of the following best describes
the high school program you will
complete?
SEC15 Frequency Percent
College prep. 671 59.96
Voc./ tech. 147 13.14
General 301 26.90

Frequency Missing = 59

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your experiences in school.
SEC16A Frequency Percent
Not at all 90 7.78
Rarely 262 22.64
Occasionally 448 38.72
Regularly 357 30.86

Frequency Missing = 21

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for high school.
sec16b Frequency Percent
Not at all 180 15.63
Rarely 344 29.86
Occasionally 413 35.85
Regularly 215 18.66

Frequency Missing = 26

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for after high school.
SEC16C Frequency Percent
Not at all 126 10.95
Rarely 243 21.11
Occasionally 431 37.45
Regularly 351 30.50

Frequency Missing = 27

Data Collected in Spring, 2001
Tables Posted April 14, 2005
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
FESTUS R-VI 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. 102 8.7 482 41.0 386 32.9 146 12.4 59 5.0 3
18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. 112 9.6 503 43.0 302 25.8 176 15.0 78 6.7 7
19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. 160 13.7 492 42.1 311 26.6 155 13.2 52 4.4 8
20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. 159 13.6 477 40.7 337 28.8 133 11.4 65 5.6 7
21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. 254 21.8 530 45.6 266 22.9 72 6.2 41 3.5 15
22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. 213 18.2 467 39.8 285 24.3 148 12.6 59 5.0 6
23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. 126 10.7 416 35.5 355 30.3 189 16.1 87 7.4 5
24 - My teachers make learning interesting. 77 6.6 273 23.3 446 38.0 225 19.2 153 13.0 4
25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. 148 12.7 596 51.0 313 26.8 79 6.8 33 2.8 9
26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. 175 15.0 465 39.9 352 30.2 111 9.5 61 5.2 14
27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. 323 27.6 443 37.9 228 19.5 98 8.4 77 6.6 9
28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 117 10.0 368 31.4 398 34.0 183 15.6 105 9.0 7
29 - I feel safe at school. 224 19.2 424 36.3 303 25.9 128 10.9 90 7.7 9
30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. 161 13.7 396 33.8 377 32.2 126 10.8 112 9.6 6
31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. 190 16.2 415 35.4 269 23.0 188 16.0 110 9.4 6
32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. 378 32.3 280 23.9 318 27.2 119 10.2 76 6.5 7
33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. 100 8.6 307 26.4 446 38.3 190 16.3 120 10.3 15
34 - I learn about other cultures in school. 119 10.2 442 37.7 359 30.7 182 15.5 69 5.9 7
35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. 465 39.6 446 38.0 199 16.9 42 3.6 23 2.0 3
36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. 251 21.3 603 51.3 244 20.7 57 4.8 21 1.8 2
37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. 142 12.1 478 40.8 391 33.4 112 9.6 48 4.1 7
38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. 197 16.7 519 44.1 321 27.3 96 8.2 44 3.7 1
39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 55 4.7 290 24.8 462 39.5 240 20.5 123 10.5 8
40 - Our classes are often interrupted. 196 16.7 320 27.3 384 32.8 232 19.8 39 3.3 7
41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 81 7.1 345 30.1 587 51.2 89 7.8 45 3.9 31
42 - I have fun learning. 101 8.6 265 22.5 401 34.1 216 18.4 194 16.5 1
43 - My teachers think I can learn. 301 25.6 539 45.8 255 21.6 53 4.5 30 2.5 0
44 - The community is proud of this school. 282 24.0 451 38.4 339 28.9 55 4.7 47 4.0 4
45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. 242 20.6 438 37.3 271 23.1 128 10.9 95 8.1 4
46 - Students at my school are friendly. 73 6.2 346 29.5 431 36.7 170 14.5 154 13.1 4
47 - This school is a good place to learn. 176 15.0 506 43.2 337 28.8 76 6.5 75 6.4 8
48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. 343 29.2 527 44.9 203 17.3 63 5.4 37 3.2 5
49 - My teachers are good teachers. 217 18.4 464 39.4 355 30.2 86 7.3 55 4.7 1
50 - My school building is in good condition. 191 16.3 427 36.3 302 25.7 169 14.4 86 7.3 3
51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. 266 22.6 305 25.9 386 32.8 139 11.8 80 6.8 2
52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. 267 22.8 470 40.2 218 18.6 133 11.4 82 7.0 8
53 - I like going to this school. 198 16.8 386 32.8 298 25.3 126 10.7 169 14.4 1
54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. 619 52.8 420 35.8 101 8.6 16 1.4 17 1.4 5
55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. 228 19.5 489 41.9 312 26.7 75 6.4 64 5.5 10
56 - I would attend a different school if I could. 189 16.1 143 12.2 278 23.7 274 23.4 289 24.6 5
57 - Teachers treat me with respect. 165 14.0 437 37.2 336 28.6 131 11.1 106 9.0 3
58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. 153 13.1 386 33.1 312 26.8 190 16.3 125 10.7 12
59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. 272 23.2 524 44.7 306 26.1 42