MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
ODESSA R-VII School district

What is your sex? (I am a:
boy/girl)
SEC1 Frequency Percent
MALE 509 51.89
FEMALE 472 48.11

Frequency Missing = 1

 

What grade are you in?
SEC2 Frequency Percent
7TH 172 17.55
8TH 152 15.51
9TH 182 18.57
10TH 170 17.35
11TH 156 15.92
12TH 148 15.10

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Which best describes you?
SEC3 Frequency Percent
WHITE 915 93.56
BLACK 14 1.43
ASIAN/ORIENTAL 5 0.51
AMERICAN INDIAN 7 0.72
HISPANIC 14 1.43
MULTI-RACIAL 23 2.35

Frequency Missing = 4

 

How far in school did your mother
go?
SEC4 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 7 0.71
FINISHED 8TH 48 4.89
H.S. GRAD 294 29.94
POST SECONDARY 211 21.49
COLLEGE GRAD 250 25.46
DON T KNOW 172 17.52
 
How far in school did your father
go?
SEC5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 18 1.84
FINISHED 8TH 59 6.02
H.S. GRAD 320 32.65
POST SECONDARY 182 18.57
COLLEGE GRAD 190 19.39
DON T KNOW 211 21.53

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How many days of school did you miss
last month?
SEC6 Frequency Percent
NONE 492 50.15
1 OR 2 DAYS 337 34.35
3 OR 4 DAYS 103 10.50
5 TO 10 DAYS 32 3.26
MORE THAN 10 DAYS 17 1.73

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How many hours of television do you
usually watch each day?
SEC7 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 333 34.01
TWO HRS. 280 28.60
THREE HRS. 153 15.63
FOUR HRS. 95 9.70
FIVE HRS. 46 4.70
SIX + HRS. 72 7.35

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 151 15.49
TWO YEAR SCHOOL 119 12.21
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL 526 53.95
MILITARY 65 6.67
OTHER 114 11.69

Frequency Missing = 7

 

Which of the following best
describes your grades so far
in school?
SEC9 Frequency Percent
A 286 29.27
A & B 275 28.15
B 87 8.90
B & C 186 19.04
C 48 4.91
C & D 59 6.04
D 14 1.43
BELOW D 22 2.25

Frequency Missing = 5

 

How much time do you usually spend
on homework each day?
SEC10 Frequency Percent
NONE ASSIGNED 175 17.91
DON T DO IT 110 11.26
1/2 HR. OR LESS 365 37.36
ONE HOUR 239 24.46
TWO HOURS 55 5.63
MORE THAN 2 HRS 33 3.38

Frequency Missing = 5

 

About how many hours per week do
you usually work in a part-time
job? Exclude summer vacation time.
SEC11 Frequency Percent
NONE 648 66.06
UNDER 6 HRS. 69 7.03
6 TO 10 HRS. 53 5.40
11 TO 15 HRS. 47 4.79
16 TO 20 HRS. 61 6.22
21 TO 25 HRS. 40 4.08
MORE THAN 25 63 6.42

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How would you describe the quality
of education available to you in
this school?
SEC12 Frequency Percent
EXCELLENT 141 14.45
GOOD 440 45.08
AVERAGE 319 32.68
BELOW AVERAGE 38 3.89
POOR 38 3.89

Frequency Missing = 6

 

How many hours each week do you
usually spend in extra-curricular
activities associated with school?
- excluding sports?
SEC13 Frequency Percent
NONE 415 42.43
1 TO 2 HRS. 183 18.71
3 TO 5 HRS. 106 10.84
6 TO 10 HRS. 97 9.92
11 TO 15 HRS. 76 7.77
16 TO 20 HRS. 42 4.29
MORE THAN 20 59 6.03

Frequency Missing = 4

 

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 254 25.92
Several Times/wk 93 9.49
Once a week 90 9.18
Once 2/wks 88 8.98
Infrequently 359 36.63
Not at all 96 9.80

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Which of the following best describes
the high school program you will
complete?
SEC15 Frequency Percent
College prep. 421 44.46
Voc./ tech. 147 15.52
General 379 40.02

Frequency Missing = 35

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your experiences in school.
SEC16A Frequency Percent
Not at all 81 8.50
Rarely 185 19.41
Occasionally 334 35.05
Regularly 353 37.04

Frequency Missing = 29

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for high school.
sec16b Frequency Percent
Not at all 154 16.18
Rarely 275 28.89
Occasionally 329 34.56
Regularly 194 20.38

Frequency Missing = 30

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for after high school.
SEC16C Frequency Percent
Not at all 110 11.58
Rarely 201 21.16
Occasionally 351 36.95
Regularly 288 30.32

Frequency Missing = 32

Data Collected in Fall, 2004
Tables Posted April 16, 2005
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
ODESSA R-VII 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. 86 8.8 394 40.3 344 35.2 109 11.1 45 4.6 4
18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. 91 9.3 370 37.8 284 29.0 168 17.2 65 6.6 4
19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. 162 16.6 422 43.2 270 27.7 88 9.0 34 3.5 6
20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. 188 19.4 378 38.9 258 26.6 99 10.2 48 4.9 11
21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. 240 24.8 445 46.1 206 21.3 49 5.1 26 2.7 16
22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. 241 24.7 406 41.6 226 23.2 71 7.3 32 3.3 6
23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. 218 22.2 411 41.9 213 21.7 95 9.7 43 4.4 2
24 - My teachers make learning interesting. 94 9.6 276 28.2 356 36.3 169 17.2 85 8.7 2
25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. 212 21.7 493 50.5 201 20.6 46 4.7 24 2.5 6
26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. 228 23.4 405 41.5 259 26.5 53 5.4 31 3.2 6
27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. 350 36.0 362 37.2 157 16.1 54 5.5 50 5.1 9
28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 134 13.8 387 39.7 296 30.4 107 11.0 50 5.1 8
29 - I feel safe at school. 274 28.0 359 36.7 223 22.8 57 5.8 64 6.6 5
30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. 174 17.8 330 33.8 293 30.0 93 9.5 87 8.9 5
31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. 237 24.2 353 36.1 211 21.6 96 9.8 82 8.4 3
32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. 250 25.5 200 20.4 299 30.5 146 14.9 84 8.6 3
33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. 130 13.5 312 32.3 348 36.1 105 10.9 70 7.3 17
34 - I learn about other cultures in school. 116 11.9 378 38.8 280 28.7 133 13.6 68 7.0 7
35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. 603 61.7 253 25.9 82 8.4 21 2.1 19 1.9 4
36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. 264 27.0 471 48.1 191 19.5 31 3.2 22 2.2 3
37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. 200 20.5 441 45.1 244 25.0 58 5.9 34 3.5 5
38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. 245 25.2 440 45.2 206 21.1 53 5.4 30 3.1 8
39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 103 10.6 278 28.5 349 35.8 151 15.5 93 9.5 8
40 - Our classes are often interrupted. 124 12.8 200 20.7 345 35.7 233 24.1 65 6.7 15
41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 134 13.9 317 32.9 411 42.6 69 7.2 33 3.4 18
42 - I have fun learning. 91 9.3 271 27.7 314 32.1 150 15.3 152 15.5 4
43 - My teachers think I can learn. 310 31.7 447 45.7 161 16.5 36 3.7 24 2.5 4
44 - The community is proud of this school. 290 29.8 320 32.9 267 27.5 48 4.9 47 4.8 10
45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. 297 30.4 374 38.2 207 21.2 57 5.8 43 4.4 4
46 - Students at my school are friendly. 107 11.0 316 32.4 341 35.0 115 11.8 96 9.8 7
47 - This school is a good place to learn. 153 15.7 391 40.2 307 31.6 69 7.1 52 5.3 10
48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. 327 33.5 444 45.5 152 15.6 31 3.2 21 2.2 7
49 - My teachers are good teachers. 209 21.3 426 43.5 266 27.2 46 4.7 32 3.3 3
50 - My school building is in good condition. 244 25.0 400 41.0 205 21.0 87 8.9 40 4.1 6
51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. 203 20.8 235 24.1 320 32.8 138 14.1 80 8.2 6
52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. 291 29.9 389 40.0 166 17.1 79 8.1 47 4.8 10
53 - I like going to this school. 170 17.4 312 31.9 266 27.2 93 9.5 137 14.0 4
54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. 553 56.7 297 30.5 91 9.3 19 1.9 15 1.5 7
55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. 169 17.4 356 36.6 298 30.7 72 7.4 77 7.9 10
56 - I would attend a different school if I could. 184 19.0 129 13.3 256 26.4 184 19.0 217 22.4 12
57 - Teachers treat me with respect. 234 24.0 399 40.9 232 23.8 65 6.7 45 4.6 7
58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. 180 18.5 366 37.7 244 25.1 95 9.8 86 8.9 11
59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. 326 33.4 419 42.9 185 18.9 31 3.2 16 1.6 5
60 - I am treated fairly at school. 170 17.5 412 42.3 256 26.3 70 7.2 66 6.8 8
61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. 205 21.2 338 34.9 212 21.9 125 12.9 88 9.1 14
62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 132 13.6 307 31.6 359 37.0 92 9.5 81 8.3 11
63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. 143 14.7 347 35.7 251 25.8 119 12.2 113 11.6 9
64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. 288 29.6 436 44.8 184 18.9 39 4.0 26 2.7 9
65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. 233 23.9 329 33.7 231 23.7 98 10.0 85 8.7 6
66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. 165 17.0 309 31.8 268 27.6 119 12.2 111 11.4 10
67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. 328 33.6 387 39.7 182 18.7 51 5.2 27 2.8 7

Data Collected in Fall, 2004
Tables Posted April 16, 2005
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education