MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
HALFWAY R-III School district

What is your sex? (I am a:
boy/girl)
SEC1 Frequency Percent
MALE 62 53.91
FEMALE 53 46.09
 
What grade are you in?
SEC2 Frequency Percent
7TH 18 15.65
8TH 20 17.39
9TH 26 22.61
10TH 18 15.65
11TH 18 15.65
12TH 15 13.04
 
Which best describes you?
SEC3 Frequency Percent
WHITE 103 89.57
AMERICAN INDIAN 7 6.09
HISPANIC 2 1.74
MULTI-RACIAL 3 2.61
 
How far in school did your mother
go?
SEC4 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 1 0.87
FINISHED 8TH 13 11.30
H.S. GRAD 28 24.35
POST SECONDARY 25 21.74
COLLEGE GRAD 26 22.61
DON T KNOW 22 19.13
 
How far in school did your father
go?
SEC5 Frequency Percent
FINISHED 8TH 12 10.43
H.S. GRAD 43 37.39
POST SECONDARY 17 14.78
COLLEGE GRAD 21 18.26
DON T KNOW 22 19.13
 
How many days of school did you miss
last month?
SEC6 Frequency Percent
NONE 37 32.17
1 OR 2 DAYS 54 46.96
3 OR 4 DAYS 16 13.91
5 TO 10 DAYS 4 3.48
MORE THAN 10 DAYS 4 3.48
 
How many hours of television do you
usually watch each day?
SEC7 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 33 28.70
TWO HRS. 32 27.83
THREE HRS. 20 17.39
FOUR HRS. 16 13.91
FIVE HRS. 5 4.35
SIX + HRS. 9 7.83
 
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 26 23.01
TWO YEAR SCHOOL 14 12.39
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL 48 42.48
MILITARY 8 7.08
OTHER 17 15.04

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Which of the following best
describes your grades so far
in school?
SEC9 Frequency Percent
A 19 16.67
A & B 27 23.68
B 16 14.04
B & C 23 20.18
C 11 9.65
C & D 14 12.28
D 1 0.88
BELOW D 3 2.63

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How much time do you usually spend
on homework each day?
SEC10 Frequency Percent
NONE ASSIGNED 24 21.05
DON T DO IT 17 14.91
1/2 HR. OR LESS 37 32.46
ONE HOUR 24 21.05
TWO HOURS 10 8.77
MORE THAN 2 HRS 2 1.75

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 68 59.65
UNDER 6 HRS. 9 7.89
6 TO 10 HRS. 9 7.89
11 TO 15 HRS. 6 5.26
16 TO 20 HRS. 7 6.14
21 TO 25 HRS. 7 6.14
MORE THAN 25 8 7.02

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How would you describe the quality
of education available to you in
this school?
SEC12 Frequency Percent
EXCELLENT 10 8.70
GOOD 38 33.04
AVERAGE 44 38.26
BELOW AVERAGE 15 13.04
POOR 8 6.96
 
How many hours each week do you
usually spend in extra-curricular
activities associated with school?
- excluding sports?
SEC13 Frequency Percent
NONE 45 40.18
1 TO 2 HRS. 22 19.64
3 TO 5 HRS. 10 8.93
6 TO 10 HRS. 10 8.93
11 TO 15 HRS. 11 9.82
16 TO 20 HRS. 10 8.93
MORE THAN 20 4 3.57

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 41 35.65
Several Times/wk 29 25.22
Once a week 9 7.83
Once 2/wks 4 3.48
Infrequently 20 17.39
Not at all 12 10.43
 
Which of the following best describes
the high school program you will
complete?
SEC15 Frequency Percent
College prep. 45 40.18
Voc./ tech. 29 25.89
General 38 33.93

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your experiences in school.
SEC16A Frequency Percent
Not at all 15 13.51
Rarely 23 20.72
Occasionally 39 35.14
Regularly 34 30.63

Frequency Missing = 4

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for high school.
sec16b Frequency Percent
Not at all 20 18.18
Rarely 29 26.36
Occasionally 40 36.36
Regularly 21 19.09

Frequency Missing = 5

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for after high school.
SEC16C Frequency Percent
Not at all 14 12.96
Rarely 20 18.52
Occasionally 36 33.33
Regularly 38 35.19

Frequency Missing = 7

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

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
HALFWAY R-III 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. 3 2.6 46 40.0 39 33.9 12 10.4 15 13.0 0
18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. 3 2.6 21 18.4 34 29.8 30 26.3 26 22.8 1
19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. 9 7.9 57 50.0 30 26.3 12 10.5 6 5.3 1
20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. 10 8.8 49 43.0 28 24.6 17 14.9 10 8.8 1
21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. 11 9.8 55 49.1 33 29.5 8 7.1 5 4.5 3
22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. 13 11.4 50 43.9 31 27.2 11 9.6 9 7.9 1
23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. 13 11.4 55 48.2 21 18.4 16 14.0 9 7.9 1
24 - My teachers make learning interesting. 3 2.6 32 27.8 42 36.5 17 14.8 21 18.3 0
25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. 10 8.8 57 50.0 33 28.9 9 7.9 5 4.4 1
26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. 16 14.2 48 42.5 27 23.9 8 7.1 14 12.4 2
27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. 17 14.9 48 42.1 26 22.8 12 10.5 11 9.6 1
28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 13 11.5 33 29.2 38 33.6 15 13.3 14 12.4 2
29 - I feel safe at school. 22 19.5 30 26.5 34 30.1 10 8.8 17 15.0 2
30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. 19 16.5 37 32.2 33 28.7 11 9.6 15 13.0 0
31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. 20 18.2 42 38.2 21 19.1 13 11.8 14 12.7 5
32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. 29 25.7 38 33.6 32 28.3 7 6.2 7 6.2 2
33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. 17 15.3 33 29.7 27 24.3 20 18.0 14 12.6 4
34 - I learn about other cultures in school. 23 20.0 40 34.8 33 28.7 13 11.3 6 5.2 0
35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. 34 29.6 48 41.7 21 18.3 4 3.5 8 7.0 0
36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. 18 15.8 56 49.1 26 22.8 4 3.5 10 8.8 1
37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. 13 11.5 43 38.1 40 35.4 9 8.0 8 7.1 2
38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. 15 13.4 45 40.2 32 28.6 8 7.1 12 10.7 3
39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 14 12.5 30 26.8 36 32.1 16 14.3 16 14.3 3
40 - Our classes are often interrupted. 17 15.0 26 23.0 40 35.4 22 19.5 8 7.1 2
41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 17 15.0 38 33.6 46 40.7 6 5.3 6 5.3 2
42 - I have fun learning. 10 8.8 30 26.5 37 32.7 16 14.2 20 17.7 2
43 - My teachers think I can learn. 28 25.2 48 43.2 24 21.6 6 5.4 5 4.5 4
44 - The community is proud of this school. 14 12.4 27 23.9 45 39.8 14 12.4 13 11.5 2
45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. 6 5.3 20 17.7 41 36.3 24 21.2 22 19.5 2
46 - Students at my school are friendly. 13 11.6 32 28.6 41 36.6 14 12.5 12 10.7 3
47 - This school is a good place to learn. 11 10.2 38 35.2 39 36.1 11 10.2 9 8.3 7
48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. 17 15.5 53 48.2 29 26.4 6 5.5 5 4.5 5
49 - My teachers are good teachers. 19 16.7 42 36.8 37 32.5 11 9.6 5 4.4 1
50 - My school building is in good condition. 2 1.8 17 14.9 30 26.3 35 30.7 30 26.3 1
51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. 11 9.6 12 10.5 42 36.8 25 21.9 24 21.1 1
52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. 24 21.2 42 37.2 29 25.7 8 7.1 10 8.8 2
53 - I like going to this school. 18 15.8 35 30.7 31 27.2 11 9.6 19 16.7 1
54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. 49 43.4 39 34.5 16 14.2 4 3.5 5 4.4 2
55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. 19 16.7 42 36.8 34 29.8 8 7.0 11 9.6 1
56 - I would attend a different school if I could. 22 19.3 9 7.9 34 29.8 24 21.1 25 21.9 1
57 - Teachers treat me with respect. 19 16.8 43 38.1 33 29.2 9 8.0 9 8.0 2
58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. 11 9.9 32 28.8 36 32.4 16 14.4 16 14.4 4
59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. 21 18.6 47 41.6 31 27.4 9 8.0 5 4.4 2
60 - I am treated fairly at school. 10 8.8 40 35.1 39 34.2 14 12.3 11 9.6 1
61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. 25 21.9 42 36.8 27 23.7 12 10.5 8 7.0 1
62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 10 8.8 35 31.0 44 38.9 15 13.3 9 8.0 2
63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. 11 9.7 30 26.5 31 27.4 17 15.0 24 21.2 2
64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. 20 17.5 41 36.0 33 28.9 10 8.8 10 8.8 1
65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. 32 28.3 39 34.5 19 16.8 12 10.6 11 9.7 2
66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. 16 14.2 26 23.0 52 46.0 6 5.3 13 11.5 2
67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. 33 29.5 41 36.6 26 23.2 5 4.5 7 6.3 3

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