MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
CRYSTAL CITY 47 School district

What is your sex? (I am a:
boy/girl)
SEC1 Frequency Percent
MALE 151 47.94
FEMALE 164 52.06

Frequency Missing = 2

 

What grade are you in?
SEC2 Frequency Percent
6TH 32 10.19
7TH 25 7.96
8TH 11 3.50
9TH 58 18.47
10TH 62 19.75
11TH 61 19.43
12TH 65 20.70

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Which best describes you?
SEC3 Frequency Percent
WHITE 293 93.61
BLACK 4 1.28
ASIAN/ORIENTAL 1 0.32
AMERICAN INDIAN 2 0.64
HISPANIC 3 0.96
MULTI-RACIAL 10 3.19

Frequency Missing = 4

 

How far in school did your mother
go?
SEC4 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 2 0.63
FINISHED 8TH 14 4.43
H.S. GRAD 111 35.13
POST SECONDARY 84 26.58
COLLEGE GRAD 74 23.42
DON T KNOW 31 9.81

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How far in school did your father
go?
SEC5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 2 0.63
FINISHED 8TH 10 3.16
H.S. GRAD 119 37.66
POST SECONDARY 65 20.57
COLLEGE GRAD 72 22.78
DON T KNOW 48 15.19

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How many days of school did you miss
last month?
SEC6 Frequency Percent
NONE 146 46.50
1 OR 2 DAYS 104 33.12
3 OR 4 DAYS 45 14.33
5 TO 10 DAYS 19 6.05

Frequency Missing = 3

 

How many hours of television do you
usually watch each day?
SEC7 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 105 33.23
TWO HRS. 80 25.32
THREE HRS. 67 21.20
FOUR HRS. 33 10.44
FIVE HRS. 17 5.38
SIX + HRS. 14 4.43

Frequency Missing = 1

 

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 39 12.42
TWO YEAR SCHOOL 92 29.30
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL 142 45.22
MILITARY 12 3.82
OTHER 29 9.24

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Which of the following best
describes your grades so far
in school?
SEC9 Frequency Percent
A 65 20.50
A & B 78 24.61
B 41 12.93
B & C 68 21.45
C 33 10.41
C & D 24 7.57
D 7 2.21
BELOW D 1 0.32
 
How much time do you usually spend
on homework each day?
SEC10 Frequency Percent
NONE ASSIGNED 62 19.62
DON T DO IT 25 7.91
1/2 HR. OR LESS 122 38.61
ONE HOUR 76 24.05
TWO HOURS 26 8.23
MORE THAN 2 HRS 5 1.58

Frequency Missing = 1

 

About how many hours per week do
you usually work in a part-time
job? Exclude summer vacation time.
SEC11 Frequency Percent
NONE 195 62.10
UNDER 6 HRS. 29 9.24
6 TO 10 HRS. 17 5.41
11 TO 15 HRS. 21 6.69
16 TO 20 HRS. 19 6.05
21 TO 25 HRS. 16 5.10
MORE THAN 25 17 5.41

Frequency Missing = 3

 

How would you describe the quality
of education available to you in
this school?
SEC12 Frequency Percent
EXCELLENT 27 8.57
GOOD 118 37.46
AVERAGE 121 38.41
BELOW AVERAGE 32 10.16
POOR 17 5.40

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How many hours each week do you
usually spend in extra-curricular
activities associated with school?
- excluding sports?
SEC13 Frequency Percent
NONE 112 35.33
1 TO 2 HRS. 74 23.34
3 TO 5 HRS. 41 12.93
6 TO 10 HRS. 30 9.46
11 TO 15 HRS. 38 11.99
16 TO 20 HRS. 15 4.73
MORE THAN 20 7 2.21
 
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 36 11.43
Several Times/wk 83 26.35
Once a week 15 4.76
Once 2/wks 8 2.54
Infrequently 73 23.17
Not at all 100 31.75

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Which of the following best describes
the high school program you will
complete?
SEC15 Frequency Percent
College prep. 125 40.45
Voc./ tech. 25 8.09
General 159 51.46

Frequency Missing = 8

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your experiences in school.
SEC16A Frequency Percent
Not at all 22 7.17
Rarely 65 21.17
Occasionally 114 37.13
Regularly 106 34.53

Frequency Missing = 10

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for high school.
sec16b Frequency Percent
Not at all 41 13.36
Rarely 94 30.62
Occasionally 116 37.79
Regularly 56 18.24

Frequency Missing = 10

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for after high school.
SEC16C Frequency Percent
Not at all 22 7.17
Rarely 59 19.22
Occasionally 127 41.37
Regularly 99 32.25

Frequency Missing = 10

Data Collected in Spring, 2003
Tables Posted April 16, 2005
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
CRYSTAL CITY 47 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. 16 5.1 108 34.3 115 36.5 45 14.3 31 9.8 2
18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. 27 8.5 94 29.7 92 29.1 73 23.1 30 9.5 1
19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. 35 11.1 141 44.9 94 29.9 30 9.6 14 4.5 3
20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. 46 14.6 110 34.8 88 27.8 46 14.6 26 8.2 1
21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. 49 15.7 145 46.3 81 25.9 28 8.9 10 3.2 4
22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. 61 19.4 142 45.2 68 21.7 29 9.2 14 4.5 3
23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. 37 11.8 139 44.3 79 25.2 39 12.4 20 6.4 3
24 - My teachers make learning interesting. 21 6.6 80 25.2 132 41.6 45 14.2 39 12.3 0
25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. 44 14.0 158 50.2 90 28.6 15 4.8 8 2.5 2
26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. 48 15.3 136 43.5 97 31.0 22 7.0 10 3.2 4
27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. 77 24.7 147 47.1 52 16.7 20 6.4 16 5.1 5
28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 40 12.7 110 34.8 110 34.8 38 12.0 18 5.7 1
29 - I feel safe at school. 79 25.1 134 42.5 67 21.3 18 5.7 17 5.4 2
30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. 53 16.8 123 38.9 83 26.3 30 9.5 27 8.5 1
31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. 65 20.6 121 38.3 76 24.1 31 9.8 23 7.3 1
32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. 94 29.7 98 31.0 72 22.8 32 10.1 20 6.3 1
33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. 37 11.8 111 35.5 104 33.2 34 10.9 27 8.6 4
34 - I learn about other cultures in school. 37 11.7 105 33.3 105 33.3 43 13.7 25 7.9 2
35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. 134 42.3 118 37.2 48 15.1 12 3.8 5 1.6 0
36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. 69 21.9 166 52.7 57 18.1 16 5.1 7 2.2 2
37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. 34 10.8 136 43.2 88 27.9 27 8.6 30 9.5 2
38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. 66 21.2 153 49.0 68 21.8 16 5.1 9 2.9 5
39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 30 9.6 126 40.3 102 32.6 39 12.5 16 5.1 4
40 - Our classes are often interrupted. 43 13.7 69 21.9 140 44.4 56 17.8 7 2.2 2
41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 15 4.9 67 21.8 182 59.1 32 10.4 12 3.9 9
42 - I have fun learning. 25 8.1 91 29.4 96 31.0 47 15.2 51 16.5 7
43 - My teachers think I can learn. 87 27.9 152 48.7 56 17.9 12 3.8 5 1.6 5
44 - The community is proud of this school. 25 8.1 84 27.3 116 37.7 44 14.3 39 12.7 9
45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. 47 15.1 89 28.5 105 33.7 38 12.2 33 10.6 5
46 - Students at my school are friendly. 35 11.1 125 39.8 107 34.1 29 9.2 18 5.7 3
47 - This school is a good place to learn. 29 9.2 121 38.5 112 35.7 29 9.2 23 7.3 3
48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. 72 23.0 149 47.6 71 22.7 16 5.1 5 1.6 4
49 - My teachers are good teachers. 60 19.4 141 45.5 74 23.9 19 6.1 16 5.2 7
50 - My school building is in good condition. 16 5.2 91 29.4 106 34.2 53 17.1 44 14.2 7
51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. 53 17.0 79 25.4 117 37.6 47 15.1 15 4.8 6
52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. 58 18.6 114 36.7 73 23.5 34 10.9 32 10.3 6
53 - I like going to this school. 62 20.0 109 35.2 66 21.3 39 12.6 34 11.0 7
54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. 158 50.8 115 37.0 29 9.3 6 1.9 3 1.0 6
55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. 75 24.0 120 38.5 87 27.9 15 4.8 15 4.8 5
56 - I would attend a different school if I could. 46 14.7 40 12.8 85 27.2 62 19.8 80 25.6 4
57 - Teachers treat me with respect. 63 20.4 121 39.2 85 27.5 19 6.1 21 6.8 8
58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. 45 14.8 111 36.4 96 31.5 36 11.8 17 5.6 12
59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. 77 24.8 135 43.4 78 25.1 17 5.5 4 1.3 6
60 - I am treated fairly at school. 41 13.2 138 44.5 81 26.1 26 8.4 24 7.7 7
61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. 65 20.8 118 37.8 50 16.0 32 10.3 47 15.1 5
62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 28 9.2 80 26.4 143 47.2 34 11.2 18 5.9 14
63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. 25 8.1 98 31.7 106 34.3 29 9.4 51 16.5 8
64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. 59 19.5 123 40.7 88 29.1 19 6.3 13 4.3 15
65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. 59 19.2 99 32.1 71 23.1 40 13.0 39 12.7 9
66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. 40 13.0 71 23.1 91 29.6 60 19.5 45 14.7 10
67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. 73 23.9 112 36.6 79 25.8 24 7.8 18 5.9 11

Data Collected in Spring, 2003
Tables Posted April 16, 2005
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education