MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
PLEASANT HOPE R-VI School district

What is your sex? (I am a:
boy/girl)
SEC1 Frequency Percent
MALE 232 54.72
FEMALE 192 45.28
 
What grade are you in?
SEC2 Frequency Percent
6TH 5 1.18
7TH 69 16.31
8TH 74 17.49
9TH 76 17.97
10TH 84 19.86
11TH 62 14.66
12TH 53 12.53

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Which best describes you?
SEC3 Frequency Percent
WHITE 393 93.79
BLACK 5 1.19
AMERICAN INDIAN 11 2.63
HISPANIC 3 0.72
MULTI-RACIAL 7 1.67

Frequency Missing = 5

 

How far in school did your mother
go?
SEC4 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 2 0.47
FINISHED 8TH 29 6.87
H.S. GRAD 129 30.57
POST SECONDARY 92 21.80
COLLEGE GRAD 70 16.59
DON T KNOW 100 23.70

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How far in school did your father
go?
SEC5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 9 2.13
FINISHED 8TH 22 5.21
H.S. GRAD 136 32.23
POST SECONDARY 71 16.82
COLLEGE GRAD 51 12.09
DON T KNOW 133 31.52

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How many days of school did you miss
last month?
SEC6 Frequency Percent
NONE 225 53.32
1 OR 2 DAYS 117 27.73
3 OR 4 DAYS 42 9.95
5 TO 10 DAYS 25 5.92
MORE THAN 10 DAYS 13 3.08

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How many hours of television do you
usually watch each day?
SEC7 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 181 43.10
TWO HRS. 105 25.00
THREE HRS. 52 12.38
FOUR HRS. 51 12.14
FIVE HRS. 12 2.86
SIX + HRS. 19 4.52

Frequency Missing = 4

 

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 85 20.24
TWO YEAR SCHOOL 50 11.90
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL 185 44.05
MILITARY 46 10.95
OTHER 54 12.86

Frequency Missing = 4

 

Which of the following best
describes your grades so far
in school?
SEC9 Frequency Percent
A 81 19.24
A & B 118 28.03
B 36 8.55
B & C 91 21.62
C 30 7.13
C & D 42 9.98
D 11 2.61
BELOW D 12 2.85

Frequency Missing = 3

 

How much time do you usually spend
on homework each day?
SEC10 Frequency Percent
NONE ASSIGNED 52 12.35
DON T DO IT 38 9.03
1/2 HR. OR LESS 141 33.49
ONE HOUR 131 31.12
TWO HOURS 44 10.45
MORE THAN 2 HRS 15 3.56

Frequency Missing = 3

 

About how many hours per week do
you usually work in a part-time
job? Exclude summer vacation time.
SEC11 Frequency Percent
NONE 282 66.67
UNDER 6 HRS. 40 9.46
6 TO 10 HRS. 32 7.57
11 TO 15 HRS. 23 5.44
16 TO 20 HRS. 19 4.49
21 TO 25 HRS. 8 1.89
MORE THAN 25 19 4.49

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How would you describe the quality
of education available to you in
this school?
SEC12 Frequency Percent
EXCELLENT 66 15.64
GOOD 166 39.34
AVERAGE 147 34.83
BELOW AVERAGE 26 6.16
POOR 17 4.03

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 221 52.49
1 TO 2 HRS. 77 18.29
3 TO 5 HRS. 31 7.36
6 TO 10 HRS. 38 9.03
11 TO 15 HRS. 33 7.84
16 TO 20 HRS. 4 0.95
MORE THAN 20 17 4.04

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 86 20.48
Several Times/wk 100 23.81
Once a week 52 12.38
Once 2/wks 24 5.71
Infrequently 107 25.48
Not at all 51 12.14

Frequency Missing = 4

 

Which of the following best describes
the high school program you will
complete?
SEC15 Frequency Percent
College prep. 195 47.79
Voc./ tech. 91 22.30
General 122 29.90

Frequency Missing = 16

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your experiences in school.
SEC16A Frequency Percent
Not at all 51 12.41
Rarely 92 22.38
Occasionally 136 33.09
Regularly 132 32.12

Frequency Missing = 13

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for high school.
sec16b Frequency Percent
Not at all 79 19.36
Rarely 112 27.45
Occasionally 140 34.31
Regularly 77 18.87

Frequency Missing = 16

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for after high school.
SEC16C Frequency Percent
Not at all 54 13.24
Rarely 89 21.81
Occasionally 139 34.07
Regularly 126 30.88

Frequency Missing = 16

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

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
PLEASANT HOPE R-VI 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. 48 11.3 186 44.0 126 29.8 39 9.2 24 5.7 1
18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. 44 10.5 146 34.8 125 29.8 66 15.7 39 9.3 4
19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. 75 17.8 198 46.9 111 26.3 26 6.2 12 2.8 2
20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. 77 18.3 182 43.3 93 22.1 40 9.5 28 6.7 4
21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. 107 25.5 193 46.0 97 23.1 16 3.8 7 1.7 4
22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. 110 26.1 180 42.7 94 22.3 25 5.9 13 3.1 2
23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. 65 15.4 179 42.5 107 25.4 50 11.9 20 4.8 3
24 - My teachers make learning interesting. 46 10.9 107 25.3 161 38.1 69 16.3 40 9.5 1
25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. 93 22.4 216 51.9 77 18.5 18 4.3 12 2.9 8
26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. 84 19.9 177 41.9 118 28.0 26 6.2 17 4.0 2
27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. 149 35.2 181 42.8 70 16.5 15 3.5 8 1.9 1
28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 85 20.1 150 35.5 143 33.8 29 6.9 16 3.8 1
29 - I feel safe at school. 128 30.3 159 37.6 96 22.7 17 4.0 23 5.4 1
30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. 86 20.4 134 31.8 126 29.9 45 10.7 31 7.3 2
31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. 94 22.2 176 41.6 90 21.3 26 6.1 37 8.7 1
32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. 110 26.3 89 21.3 114 27.3 38 9.1 67 16.0 6
33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. 71 17.0 132 31.7 143 34.3 44 10.6 27 6.5 7
34 - I learn about other cultures in school. 56 13.3 162 38.5 127 30.2 55 13.1 21 5.0 3
35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. 192 45.4 147 34.8 57 13.5 13 3.1 14 3.3 1
36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. 98 23.2 221 52.2 82 19.4 14 3.3 8 1.9 1
37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. 78 18.5 200 47.4 114 27.0 18 4.3 12 2.8 2
38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. 113 27.0 204 48.8 75 17.9 18 4.3 8 1.9 6
39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 52 12.4 145 34.7 139 33.3 51 12.2 31 7.4 6
40 - Our classes are often interrupted. 56 13.4 85 20.4 137 32.9 112 26.9 27 6.5 7
41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 62 15.0 136 32.9 180 43.5 16 3.9 20 4.8 10
42 - I have fun learning. 53 12.5 105 24.8 144 34.0 64 15.1 57 13.5 1
43 - My teachers think I can learn. 133 31.7 189 45.1 80 19.1 9 2.1 8 1.9 5
44 - The community is proud of this school. 81 19.3 150 35.7 151 36.0 17 4.0 21 5.0 4
45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. 89 21.2 169 40.2 93 22.1 35 8.3 34 8.1 4
46 - Students at my school are friendly. 59 14.0 146 34.7 140 33.3 45 10.7 31 7.4 3
47 - This school is a good place to learn. 78 18.7 178 42.6 115 27.5 23 5.5 24 5.7 6
48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. 151 35.9 191 45.4 54 12.8 13 3.1 12 2.9 3
49 - My teachers are good teachers. 124 29.5 167 39.7 104 24.7 10 2.4 16 3.8 3
50 - My school building is in good condition. 105 25.0 163 38.8 102 24.3 37 8.8 13 3.1 4
51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. 98 23.5 91 21.8 140 33.6 44 10.6 44 10.6 7
52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. 102 24.2 173 41.1 81 19.2 27 6.4 38 9.0 3
53 - I like going to this school. 90 21.4 139 33.1 109 26.0 30 7.1 52 12.4 4
54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. 202 48.1 154 36.7 48 11.4 10 2.4 6 1.4 4
55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. 89 21.2 132 31.5 129 30.8 40 9.5 29 6.9 5
56 - I would attend a different school if I could. 81 19.3 59 14.1 98 23.4 92 22.0 89 21.2 5
57 - Teachers treat me with respect. 103 24.6 167 40.0 118 28.2 16 3.8 14 3.3 6
58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. 79 18.9 156 37.2 102 24.3 42 10.0 40 9.5 5
59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. 126 30.0 172 41.0 97 23.1 15 3.6 10 2.4 4
60 - I am treated fairly at school. 83 19.8 194 46.2 97 23.1 28 6.7 18 4.3 4
61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. 99 23.7 195 46.7 82 19.6 25 6.0 17 4.1 6
62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 57 13.7 129 31.1 172 41.4 34 8.2 23 5.5 9
63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. 77 18.2 164 38.8 107 25.3 41 9.7 34 8.0 1
64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. 111 26.6 189 45.3 82 19.7 19 4.6 16 3.8 7
65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. 140 33.3 135 32.1 87 20.7 27 6.4 32 7.6 3
66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. 79 18.9 134 32.0 125 29.8 36 8.6 45 10.7 5
67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. 110 26.2 194 46.2 90 21.4 14 3.3 12 2.9 4

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