MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
SUNRISE R-IX School district

What is your sex? (I am a:
boy/girl)
SEC1 Frequency Percent
MALE 41 41.84
FEMALE 57 58.16
 
What grade are you in?
SEC2 Frequency Percent
6TH 33 33.67
7TH 32 32.65
8TH 33 33.67
 
Which best describes you?
SEC3 Frequency Percent
WHITE 89 91.75
BLACK 3 3.09
AMERICAN INDIAN 2 2.06
MULTI-RACIAL 3 3.09

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How far in school did your mother
go?
SEC4 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 2 2.04
FINISHED 8TH 5 5.10
H.S. GRAD 25 25.51
POST SECONDARY 23 23.47
COLLEGE GRAD 15 15.31
DON T KNOW 28 28.57
 
How far in school did your father
go?
SEC5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 1 1.02
FINISHED 8TH 13 13.27
H.S. GRAD 23 23.47
POST SECONDARY 18 18.37
COLLEGE GRAD 13 13.27
DON T KNOW 30 30.61
 
How many days of school did you miss
last month?
SEC6 Frequency Percent
NONE 38 38.78
1 OR 2 DAYS 31 31.63
3 OR 4 DAYS 17 17.35
5 TO 10 DAYS 6 6.12
MORE THAN 10 DAYS 6 6.12
 
How many hours of television do you
usually watch each day?
SEC7 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 29 30.21
TWO HRS. 21 21.88
THREE HRS. 23 23.96
FOUR HRS. 11 11.46
FIVE HRS. 7 7.29
SIX + HRS. 5 5.21

Frequency Missing = 2

 

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 6 6.12
TWO YEAR SCHOOL 4 4.08
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL 59 60.20
MILITARY 13 13.27
OTHER 16 16.33
 
Which of the following best
describes your grades so far
in school?
SEC9 Frequency Percent
A 18 18.37
A & B 28 28.57
B 14 14.29
B & C 21 21.43
C 6 6.12
C & D 8 8.16
D 2 2.04
BELOW D 1 1.02
 
How much time do you usually spend
on homework each day?
SEC10 Frequency Percent
NONE ASSIGNED 3 3.06
DON T DO IT 10 10.20
1/2 HR. OR LESS 30 30.61
ONE HOUR 38 38.78
TWO HOURS 14 14.29
MORE THAN 2 HRS 3 3.06
 
About how many hours per week do
you usually work in a part-time
job? Exclude summer vacation time.
SEC11 Frequency Percent
NONE 78 79.59
UNDER 6 HRS. 9 9.18
6 TO 10 HRS. 6 6.12
11 TO 15 HRS. 3 3.06
16 TO 20 HRS. 1 1.02
MORE THAN 25 1 1.02
 
How would you describe the quality
of education available to you in
this school?
SEC12 Frequency Percent
EXCELLENT 21 21.43
GOOD 44 44.90
AVERAGE 24 24.49
BELOW AVERAGE 4 4.08
POOR 5 5.10
 
How many hours each week do you
usually spend in extra-curricular
activities associated with school?
- excluding sports?
SEC13 Frequency Percent
NONE 35 36.46
1 TO 2 HRS. 38 39.58
3 TO 5 HRS. 12 12.50
6 TO 10 HRS. 9 9.38
11 TO 15 HRS. 1 1.04
MORE THAN 20 1 1.04

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 9 9.28
Several Times/wk 38 39.18
Once a week 18 18.56
Once 2/wks 3 3.09
Infrequently 28 28.87
Not at all 1 1.03

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Which of the following best describes
the high school program you will
complete?
SEC15 Frequency Percent
College prep. 50 51.55
Voc./ tech. 8 8.25
General 39 40.21

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your experiences in school.
SEC16A Frequency Percent
Not at all 6 6.19
Rarely 23 23.71
Occasionally 30 30.93
Regularly 38 39.18

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for high school.
sec16b Frequency Percent
Not at all 15 15.63
Rarely 24 25.00
Occasionally 35 36.46
Regularly 22 22.92

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for after high school.
SEC16C Frequency Percent
Not at all 13 13.54
Rarely 27 28.13
Occasionally 29 30.21
Regularly 27 28.13

Frequency Missing = 2

Data Collected in Spring, 2002
Tables Posted April 15, 2005
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
SUNRISE R-IX 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. 4 4.1 42 42.9 39 39.8 8 8.2 5 5.1 0
18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. 6 6.1 25 25.5 40 40.8 15 15.3 12 12.2 0
19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. 28 29.2 38 39.6 19 19.8 5 5.2 6 6.3 2
20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. 27 27.6 34 34.7 22 22.4 12 12.2 3 3.1 0
21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. 29 29.6 41 41.8 17 17.3 7 7.1 4 4.1 0
22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. 42 43.8 30 31.3 18 18.8 5 5.2 1 1.0 2
23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. 28 28.6 38 38.8 16 16.3 11 11.2 5 5.1 0
24 - My teachers make learning interesting. 17 17.5 29 29.9 25 25.8 17 17.5 9 9.3 1
25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. 28 29.2 39 40.6 21 21.9 6 6.3 2 2.1 2
26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. 30 30.9 30 30.9 23 23.7 10 10.3 4 4.1 1
27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. 38 39.2 34 35.1 17 17.5 6 6.2 2 2.1 1
28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 19 19.8 35 36.5 20 20.8 13 13.5 9 9.4 2
29 - I feel safe at school. 35 35.7 31 31.6 17 17.3 5 5.1 10 10.2 0
30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. 23 23.5 33 33.7 18 18.4 13 13.3 11 11.2 0
31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. 18 18.8 39 40.6 18 18.8 15 15.6 6 6.3 2
32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. 15 15.5 7 7.2 23 23.7 21 21.6 31 32.0 1
33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. 30 30.9 20 20.6 25 25.8 10 10.3 12 12.4 1
34 - I learn about other cultures in school. 30 30.9 32 33.0 16 16.5 13 13.4 6 6.2 1
35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. 45 46.4 34 35.1 10 10.3 6 6.2 2 2.1 1
36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. 33 33.7 38 38.8 18 18.4 7 7.1 2 2.0 0
37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. 18 18.6 41 42.3 22 22.7 9 9.3 7 7.2 1
38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. 46 46.9 23 23.5 11 11.2 10 10.2 8 8.2 0
39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 5 5.1 34 34.7 31 31.6 18 18.4 10 10.2 0
40 - Our classes are often interrupted. 30 31.3 30 31.3 25 26.0 6 6.3 5 5.2 2
41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 4 4.3 15 16.0 50 53.2 9 9.6 16 17.0 4
42 - I have fun learning. 11 11.2 26 26.5 22 22.4 16 16.3 23 23.5 0
43 - My teachers think I can learn. 42 42.9 22 22.4 25 25.5 4 4.1 5 5.1 0
44 - The community is proud of this school. 19 19.8 29 30.2 26 27.1 11 11.5 11 11.5 2
45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. 17 17.3 21 21.4 30 30.6 9 9.2 21 21.4 0
46 - Students at my school are friendly. 14 14.3 34 34.7 29 29.6 12 12.2 9 9.2 0
47 - This school is a good place to learn. 27 27.6 30 30.6 22 22.4 7 7.1 12 12.2 0
48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. 36 37.1 38 39.2 15 15.5 5 5.2 3 3.1 1
49 - My teachers are good teachers. 32 32.7 26 26.5 28 28.6 6 6.1 6 6.1 0
50 - My school building is in good condition. 22 22.7 40 41.2 21 21.6 7 7.2 7 7.2 1
51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. 10 10.2 15 15.3 28 28.6 18 18.4 27 27.6 0
52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. 30 30.6 33 33.7 22 22.4 9 9.2 4 4.1 0
53 - I like going to this school. 16 16.5 18 18.6 26 26.8 7 7.2 30 30.9 1
54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. 61 62.9 26 26.8 9 9.3 1 1.0 0 0.0 1
55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. 25 25.8 23 23.7 22 22.7 11 11.3 16 16.5 1
56 - I would attend a different school if I could. 38 39.2 11 11.3 20 20.6 11 11.3 17 17.5 1
57 - Teachers treat me with respect. 26 27.1 26 27.1 22 22.9 12 12.5 10 10.4 2
58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. 10 10.3 19 19.6 21 21.6 20 20.6 27 27.8 1
59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. 42 43.3 34 35.1 18 18.6 1 1.0 2 2.1 1
60 - I am treated fairly at school. 16 16.5 29 29.9 28 28.9 16 16.5 8 8.2 1
61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. 16 16.5 24 24.7 25 25.8 15 15.5 17 17.5 1
62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 10 10.5 31 32.6 31 32.6 11 11.6 12 12.6 3
63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. 24 25.0 26 27.1 20 20.8 12 12.5 14 14.6 2
64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. 20 20.8 42 43.8 20 20.8 6 6.3 8 8.3 2
65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. 38 40.0 22 23.2 22 23.2 2 2.1 11 11.6 3
66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. 14 14.6 16 16.7 32 33.3 17 17.7 17 17.7 2
67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. 35 36.5 28 29.2 23 24.0 5 5.2 5 5.2 2

Data Collected in Spring, 2002
Tables Posted April 15, 2005
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education