MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
MARYVILLE R-II School district

What is your sex? (I am a:
boy/girl)
SEC1 Frequency Percent
MALE 313 50.57
FEMALE 306 49.43
 
What grade are you in?
SEC2 Frequency Percent
6TH 1 0.16
7TH 90 14.54
8TH 104 16.80
9TH 124 20.03
10TH 131 21.16
11TH 82 13.25
12TH 87 14.05
 
Which best describes you?
SEC3 Frequency Percent
WHITE 586 95.13
BLACK 2 0.32
ASIAN/ORIENTAL 9 1.46
AMERICAN INDIAN 4 0.65
HISPANIC 6 0.97
MULTI-RACIAL 9 1.46

Frequency Missing = 3

 

How far in school did your mother
go?
SEC4 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 2 0.32
FINISHED 8TH 2 0.32
H.S. GRAD 159 25.73
POST SECONDARY 146 23.62
COLLEGE GRAD 260 42.07
DON T KNOW 49 7.93

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How far in school did your father
go?
SEC5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 3 0.49
FINISHED 8TH 4 0.65
H.S. GRAD 165 26.70
POST SECONDARY 119 19.26
COLLEGE GRAD 249 40.29
DON T KNOW 78 12.62

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How many days of school did you miss
last month?
SEC6 Frequency Percent
NONE 286 46.35
1 OR 2 DAYS 202 32.74
3 OR 4 DAYS 87 14.10
5 TO 10 DAYS 33 5.35
MORE THAN 10 DAYS 9 1.46

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How many hours of television do you
usually watch each day?
SEC7 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 247 40.03
TWO HRS. 186 30.15
THREE HRS. 118 19.12
FOUR HRS. 43 6.97
FIVE HRS. 9 1.46
SIX + HRS. 14 2.27

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 49 7.93
TWO YEAR SCHOOL 47 7.61
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL 463 74.92
MILITARY 33 5.34
OTHER 26 4.21

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Which of the following best
describes your grades so far
in school?
SEC9 Frequency Percent
A 200 32.31
A & B 149 24.07
B 87 14.05
B & C 101 16.32
C 41 6.62
C & D 31 5.01
D 4 0.65
BELOW D 6 0.97
 
How much time do you usually spend
on homework each day?
SEC10 Frequency Percent
NONE ASSIGNED 47 7.59
DON T DO IT 42 6.79
1/2 HR. OR LESS 155 25.04
ONE HOUR 229 37.00
TWO HOURS 102 16.48
MORE THAN 2 HRS 44 7.11
 
About how many hours per week do
you usually work in a part-time
job? Exclude summer vacation time.
SEC11 Frequency Percent
NONE 355 57.35
UNDER 6 HRS. 80 12.92
6 TO 10 HRS. 42 6.79
11 TO 15 HRS. 45 7.27
16 TO 20 HRS. 49 7.92
21 TO 25 HRS. 26 4.20
MORE THAN 25 22 3.55
 
How would you describe the quality
of education available to you in
this school?
SEC12 Frequency Percent
EXCELLENT 113 18.28
GOOD 295 47.73
AVERAGE 182 29.45
BELOW AVERAGE 18 2.91
POOR 10 1.62

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How many hours each week do you
usually spend in extra-curricular
activities associated with school?
- excluding sports?
SEC13 Frequency Percent
NONE 183 29.71
1 TO 2 HRS. 114 18.51
3 TO 5 HRS. 74 12.01
6 TO 10 HRS. 118 19.16
11 TO 15 HRS. 77 12.50
16 TO 20 HRS. 33 5.36
MORE THAN 20 17 2.76

Frequency Missing = 3

 

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 217 35.23
Several Times/wk 111 18.02
Once a week 73 11.85
Once 2/wks 50 8.12
Infrequently 148 24.03
Not at all 17 2.76

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Which of the following best describes
the high school program you will
complete?
SEC15 Frequency Percent
College prep. 369 61.50
Voc./ tech. 59 9.83
General 172 28.67

Frequency Missing = 19

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your experiences in school.
SEC16A Frequency Percent
Not at all 35 5.87
Rarely 116 19.46
Occasionally 240 40.27
Regularly 205 34.40

Frequency Missing = 23

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for high school.
sec16b Frequency Percent
Not at all 46 7.73
Rarely 167 28.07
Occasionally 248 41.68
Regularly 134 22.52

Frequency Missing = 24

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for after high school.
SEC16C Frequency Percent
Not at all 48 8.05
Rarely 113 18.96
Occasionally 233 39.09
Regularly 202 33.89

Frequency Missing = 23

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

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
MARYVILLE R-II 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. 38 6.1 267 43.2 209 33.8 74 12.0 30 4.9 1
18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. 69 11.2 283 45.9 163 26.4 79 12.8 23 3.7 2
19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. 68 11.0 280 45.4 173 28.0 77 12.5 19 3.1 2
20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. 73 11.9 290 47.2 167 27.2 73 11.9 11 1.8 5
21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. 113 18.4 309 50.3 140 22.8 41 6.7 11 1.8 5
22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. 71 11.5 275 44.6 176 28.6 67 10.9 27 4.4 3
23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. 70 11.3 256 41.4 151 24.4 113 18.3 28 4.5 1
24 - My teachers make learning interesting. 33 5.3 149 24.1 235 38.0 144 23.3 57 9.2 1
25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. 87 14.2 354 57.8 129 21.1 30 4.9 12 2.0 7
26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. 119 19.3 310 50.2 137 22.2 43 7.0 9 1.5 1
27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. 139 22.6 270 43.9 123 20.0 58 9.4 25 4.1 4
28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 57 9.3 224 36.5 223 36.4 85 13.9 24 3.9 6
29 - I feel safe at school. 191 31.0 268 43.4 101 16.4 35 5.7 22 3.6 2
30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. 92 14.9 260 42.2 167 27.1 53 8.6 44 7.1 3
31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. 109 17.7 254 41.2 150 24.4 77 12.5 26 4.2 3
32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. 179 29.2 148 24.1 143 23.3 76 12.4 68 11.1 5
33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. 47 7.7 197 32.2 249 40.7 77 12.6 42 6.9 7
34 - I learn about other cultures in school. 83 13.5 214 34.7 170 27.6 103 16.7 46 7.5 3
35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. 166 26.9 260 42.1 138 22.4 28 4.5 25 4.1 2
36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. 134 21.6 364 58.8 96 15.5 16 2.6 9 1.5 0
37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. 77 12.5 313 50.6 161 26.1 46 7.4 21 3.4 1
38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. 104 16.8 313 50.6 144 23.3 33 5.3 24 3.9 1
39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 72 11.7 253 41.1 194 31.5 62 10.1 34 5.5 4
40 - Our classes are often interrupted. 52 8.5 131 21.3 245 39.8 167 27.2 20 3.3 4
41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 39 6.4 251 41.1 286 46.8 22 3.6 13 2.1 8
42 - I have fun learning. 43 6.9 168 27.1 227 36.7 105 17.0 76 12.3 0
43 - My teachers think I can learn. 163 26.4 323 52.3 96 15.5 23 3.7 13 2.1 1
44 - The community is proud of this school. 172 27.8 294 47.5 119 19.2 21 3.4 13 2.1 0
45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. 159 25.7 280 45.3 118 19.1 39 6.3 22 3.6 1
46 - Students at my school are friendly. 65 10.5 263 42.5 195 31.5 61 9.9 35 5.7 0
47 - This school is a good place to learn. 80 13.0 308 49.9 166 26.9 38 6.2 25 4.1 2
48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. 187 30.4 349 56.7 68 11.0 5 0.8 7 1.1 3
49 - My teachers are good teachers. 98 15.8 264 42.6 198 32.0 38 6.1 21 3.4 0
50 - My school building is in good condition. 146 23.6 211 34.1 150 24.2 82 13.2 30 4.8 0
51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. 58 9.4 153 24.8 211 34.1 127 20.6 69 11.2 1
52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. 183 29.6 306 49.5 71 11.5 37 6.0 21 3.4 1
53 - I like going to this school. 75 12.1 230 37.2 174 28.2 69 11.2 70 11.3 1
54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. 312 50.5 255 41.3 39 6.3 3 0.5 9 1.5 1
55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. 143 23.2 291 47.2 139 22.5 20 3.2 24 3.9 2
56 - I would attend a different school if I could. 102 16.6 82 13.3 157 25.5 163 26.5 112 18.2 3
57 - Teachers treat me with respect. 89 14.4 283 45.9 167 27.1 51 8.3 26 4.2 3
58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. 112 18.2 292 47.4 140 22.7 50 8.1 22 3.6 3
59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. 123 19.9 325 52.5 135 21.8 23 3.7 13 2.1 0
60 - I am treated fairly at school. 81 13.1 272 44.1 170 27.6 54 8.8 40 6.5 2
61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. 143 23.2 325 52.8 93 15.1 35 5.7 20 3.2 3
62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 55 8.9 239 38.7 247 40.0 47 7.6 29 4.7 2
63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. 61 9.9 204 33.1 154 25.0 115 18.6 83 13.5 2
64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. 152 24.6 318 51.5 117 19.0 16 2.6 14 2.3 2
65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. 144 23.3 244 39.4 127 20.5 53 8.6 51 8.2 0
66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. 102 16.5 238 38.4 171 27.6 65 10.5 43 6.9 0
67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. 182 29.4 312 50.4 92 14.9 21 3.4 12 1.9 0

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