MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
WINDSOR C-1 School district

What is your sex? (I am a:
boy/girl)
SEC1 Frequency Percent
MALE 767 53.08
FEMALE 678 46.92

Frequency Missing = 7

 

What grade are you in?
SEC2 Frequency Percent
6TH 229 15.89
7TH 238 16.52
8TH 250 17.35
9TH 194 13.46
10TH 168 11.66
11TH 178 12.35
12TH 184 12.77

Frequency Missing = 11

 

Which best describes you?
SEC3 Frequency Percent
WHITE 1315 91.38
BLACK 10 0.69
ASIAN/ORIENTAL 9 0.63
AMERICAN INDIAN 32 2.22
HISPANIC 29 2.02
MULTI-RACIAL 44 3.06

Frequency Missing = 13

 

How far in school did your mother
go?
SEC4 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 9 0.62
FINISHED 8TH 46 3.19
H.S. GRAD 439 30.42
POST SECONDARY 289 20.03
COLLEGE GRAD 372 25.78
DON T KNOW 288 19.96

Frequency Missing = 9

 

How far in school did your father
go?
SEC5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 19 1.32
FINISHED 8TH 64 4.44
H.S. GRAD 386 26.77
POST SECONDARY 247 17.13
COLLEGE GRAD 369 25.59
DON T KNOW 357 24.76

Frequency Missing = 10

 

How many days of school did you miss
last month?
SEC6 Frequency Percent
NONE 830 57.32
1 OR 2 DAYS 396 27.35
3 OR 4 DAYS 123 8.49
5 TO 10 DAYS 78 5.39
MORE THAN 10 DAYS 21 1.45

Frequency Missing = 4

 

How many hours of television do you
usually watch each day?
SEC7 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 433 30.01
TWO HRS. 426 29.52
THREE HRS. 265 18.36
FOUR HRS. 155 10.74
FIVE HRS. 56 3.88
SIX + HRS. 108 7.48

Frequency Missing = 9

 

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 149 10.53
TWO YEAR SCHOOL 153 10.81
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL 834 58.94
MILITARY 107 7.56
OTHER 172 12.16

Frequency Missing = 37

 

Which of the following best
describes your grades so far
in school?
SEC9 Frequency Percent
A 329 22.80
A & B 427 29.59
B 182 12.61
B & C 296 20.51
C 76 5.27
C & D 86 5.96
D 26 1.80
BELOW D 21 1.46

Frequency Missing = 9

 

How much time do you usually spend
on homework each day?
SEC10 Frequency Percent
NONE ASSIGNED 187 12.94
DON T DO IT 109 7.54
1/2 HR. OR LESS 402 27.82
ONE HOUR 461 31.90
TWO HOURS 175 12.11
MORE THAN 2 HRS 111 7.68

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 936 64.82
UNDER 6 HRS. 138 9.56
6 TO 10 HRS. 80 5.54
11 TO 15 HRS. 58 4.02
16 TO 20 HRS. 102 7.06
21 TO 25 HRS. 55 3.81
MORE THAN 25 75 5.19

Frequency Missing = 8

 

How would you describe the quality
of education available to you in
this school?
SEC12 Frequency Percent
EXCELLENT 133 9.16
GOOD 580 39.94
AVERAGE 581 40.01
BELOW AVERAGE 93 6.40
POOR 65 4.48
 
How many hours each week do you
usually spend in extra-curricular
activities associated with school?
- excluding sports?
SEC13 Frequency Percent
NONE 730 50.73
1 TO 2 HRS. 261 18.14
3 TO 5 HRS. 124 8.62
6 TO 10 HRS. 92 6.39
11 TO 15 HRS. 114 7.92
16 TO 20 HRS. 56 3.89
MORE THAN 20 62 4.31

Frequency Missing = 13

 

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 331 22.92
Several Times/wk 72 4.99
Once a week 67 4.64
Once 2/wks 32 2.22
Infrequently 408 28.25
Not at all 534 36.98

Frequency Missing = 8

 

Which of the following best describes
the high school program you will
complete?
SEC15 Frequency Percent
College prep. 754 56.31
Voc./ tech. 189 14.12
General 396 29.57

Frequency Missing = 113

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your experiences in school.
SEC16A Frequency Percent
Not at all 99 7.08
Rarely 273 19.53
Occasionally 536 38.34
Regularly 490 35.05

Frequency Missing = 54

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for high school.
sec16b Frequency Percent
Not at all 268 19.29
Rarely 444 31.97
Occasionally 454 32.69
Regularly 223 16.05

Frequency Missing = 63

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for after high school.
SEC16C Frequency Percent
Not at all 195 14.04
Rarely 338 24.33
Occasionally 493 35.49
Regularly 363 26.13

Frequency Missing = 63

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

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
WINDSOR C-1 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. 108 7.5 599 41.4 513 35.5 152 10.5 74 5.1 6
18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. 118 8.2 623 43.1 419 29.0 197 13.6 88 6.1 7
19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. 201 14.0 631 43.8 392 27.2 160 11.1 56 3.9 12
20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. 222 15.4 578 40.2 408 28.4 145 10.1 84 5.8 15
21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. 341 23.9 637 44.7 312 21.9 96 6.7 40 2.8 26
22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. 263 18.4 578 40.3 367 25.6 156 10.9 69 4.8 19
23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. 250 17.3 564 39.1 379 26.3 193 13.4 56 3.9 10
24 - My teachers make learning interesting. 136 9.5 397 27.6 518 36.0 244 17.0 143 9.9 14
25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. 237 16.4 719 49.9 358 24.8 91 6.3 36 2.5 11
26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. 168 11.7 604 42.1 447 31.1 150 10.5 66 4.6 17
27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. 353 24.6 598 41.7 322 22.5 95 6.6 65 4.5 19
28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 154 10.7 470 32.7 486 33.8 218 15.1 111 7.7 13
29 - I feel safe at school. 284 19.7 541 37.6 389 27.1 117 8.1 107 7.4 14
30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. 199 13.8 516 35.7 442 30.6 171 11.8 116 8.0 8
31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. 289 20.1 506 35.2 347 24.2 181 12.6 113 7.9 16
32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. 351 24.4 358 24.9 457 31.8 166 11.6 104 7.2 16
33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. 159 11.1 403 28.1 529 36.9 201 14.0 141 9.8 19
34 - I learn about other cultures in school. 179 12.4 513 35.6 420 29.2 233 16.2 94 6.5 13
35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. 537 37.1 560 38.7 237 16.4 70 4.8 44 3.0 4
36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. 289 19.9 715 49.3 323 22.3 68 4.7 54 3.7 3
37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. 131 9.1 500 34.8 512 35.7 193 13.4 99 6.9 17
38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. 240 16.7 615 42.7 419 29.1 114 7.9 51 3.5 13
39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 107 7.5 369 25.8 536 37.5 268 18.7 151 10.6 21
40 - Our classes are often interrupted. 232 16.1 353 24.6 512 35.6 284 19.8 56 3.9 15
41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 102 7.3 365 26.3 732 52.7 119 8.6 72 5.2 62
42 - I have fun learning. 143 9.9 359 24.8 472 32.6 222 15.3 251 17.3 5
43 - My teachers think I can learn. 381 26.4 650 45.0 310 21.5 51 3.5 53 3.7 7
44 - The community is proud of this school. 120 8.4 401 28.1 580 40.6 186 13.0 140 9.8 25
45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. 205 14.3 499 34.9 459 32.1 154 10.8 113 7.9 22
46 - Students at my school are friendly. 102 7.1 387 26.9 552 38.4 220 15.3 176 12.2 15
47 - This school is a good place to learn. 150 10.5 519 36.3 499 34.9 147 10.3 115 8.0 22
48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. 405 28.3 642 44.9 252 17.6 81 5.7 50 3.5 22
49 - My teachers are good teachers. 291 20.2 571 39.5 436 30.2 84 5.8 62 4.3 8
50 - My school building is in good condition. 254 17.6 631 43.6 347 24.0 144 10.0 71 4.9 5
51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. 378 26.4 386 27.0 419 29.3 148 10.3 100 7.0 21
52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. 203 14.2 497 34.7 379 26.4 208 14.5 146 10.2 19
53 - I like going to this school. 221 15.4 473 33.0 374 26.1 149 10.4 216 15.1 19
54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. 685 47.6 524 36.4 166 11.5 40 2.8 24 1.7 13
55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. 197 13.8 509 35.8 511 35.9 122 8.6 84 5.9 29
56 - I would attend a different school if I could. 267 18.6 233 16.3 385 26.9 293 20.4 255 17.8 19
57 - Teachers treat me with respect. 212 14.8 541 37.7 434 30.3 160 11.2 87 6.1 18
58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. 238 16.7 544 38.2 402 28.2 161 11.3 80 5.6 27
59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. 350 24.4 637 44.5 360 25.1 58 4.1 27 1.9 20
60 - I am treated fairly at school. 182 12.7 612 42.7 418 29.2 131 9.1 89 6.2 20
61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. 264 18.4 565 39.3 305 21.2 167 11.6 135 9.4 16
62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 106 7.4 304 21.3 636 44.6 251 17.6 130 9.1 25
63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. 200 13.9 416 28.9 362 25.2 227 15.8 232 16.1 15
64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. 255 17.8 570 39.8 423 29.6 114 8.0 69 4.8 21
65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. 309 21.5 483 33.7 313 21.8 172 12.0 157 10.9 18
66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. 129 9.0 323 22.6 466 32.6 284 19.9 227 15.9 23
67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. 337 23.4 558 38.8 338 23.5 108 7.5 97 6.7 14

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