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

What is your sex? (I am a:
boy/girl)
SEC1 Frequency Percent
MALE 11 50.00
FEMALE 11 50.00
 
What grade are you in?
SEC2 Frequency Percent
6TH 4 18.18
7TH 9 40.91
8TH 9 40.91
 
Which best describes you?
SEC3 Frequency Percent
WHITE 18 81.82
AMERICAN INDIAN 2 9.09
MULTI-RACIAL 2 9.09
 
How far in school did your mother
go?
SEC4 Frequency Percent
FINISHED 8TH 1 4.55
H.S. GRAD 9 40.91
POST SECONDARY 5 22.73
COLLEGE GRAD 1 4.55
DON T KNOW 6 27.27
 
How far in school did your father
go?
SEC5 Frequency Percent
FINISHED 8TH 1 4.55
H.S. GRAD 5 22.73
POST SECONDARY 5 22.73
COLLEGE GRAD 2 9.09
DON T KNOW 9 40.91
 
How many days of school did you miss
last month?
SEC6 Frequency Percent
NONE 8 36.36
1 OR 2 DAYS 6 27.27
3 OR 4 DAYS 4 18.18
5 TO 10 DAYS 4 18.18
 
How many hours of television do you
usually watch each day?
SEC7 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 2 9.09
TWO HRS. 5 22.73
THREE HRS. 7 31.82
FOUR HRS. 3 13.64
FIVE HRS. 4 18.18
SIX + HRS. 1 4.55
 
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 1 4.55
TWO YEAR SCHOOL 2 9.09
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL 11 50.00
MILITARY 6 27.27
OTHER 2 9.09
 
Which of the following best
describes your grades so far
in school?
SEC9 Frequency Percent
A 3 13.64
A & B 8 36.36
B 5 22.73
B & C 5 22.73
C & D 1 4.55
 
How much time do you usually spend
on homework each day?
SEC10 Frequency Percent
NONE ASSIGNED 12 54.55
DON T DO IT 2 9.09
1/2 HR. OR LESS 3 13.64
ONE HOUR 4 18.18
MORE THAN 2 HRS 1 4.55
 
About how many hours per week do
you usually work in a part-time
job? Exclude summer vacation time.
SEC11 Frequency Percent
NONE 16 72.73
UNDER 6 HRS. 5 22.73
6 TO 10 HRS. 1 4.55
 
How would you describe the quality
of education available to you in
this school?
SEC12 Frequency Percent
EXCELLENT 9 40.91
GOOD 10 45.45
AVERAGE 3 13.64
 
How many hours each week do you
usually spend in extra-curricular
activities associated with school?
- excluding sports?
SEC13 Frequency Percent
NONE 9 40.91
1 TO 2 HRS. 7 31.82
3 TO 5 HRS. 6 27.27
 
I use computers in school: Daily; Several
times a week; Once a week; Once every
two weeks; Infrequently; Not at all.
SEC14 Frequency Percent
Several Times/wk 7 31.82
Once a week 7 31.82
Infrequently 8 36.36
 
Which of the following best describes
the high school program you will
complete?
SEC15 Frequency Percent
College prep. 7 31.82
Voc./ tech. 7 31.82
General 8 36.36
 
Talk to one of your parents about
your experiences in school.
SEC16A Frequency Percent
Not at all 2 9.09
Rarely 9 40.91
Occasionally 6 27.27
Regularly 5 22.73
 
Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for high school.
sec16b Frequency Percent
Not at all 4 18.18
Rarely 7 31.82
Occasionally 8 36.36
Regularly 3 13.64
 
Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for after high school.
SEC16C Frequency Percent
Not at all 1 4.55
Rarely 8 36.36
Occasionally 8 36.36
Regularly 5 22.73

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

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
SWEDEBORG 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. 6 27.3 9 40.9 6 27.3 0 0.0 1 4.5 0
18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. 7 31.8 6 27.3 5 22.7 3 13.6 1 4.5 0
19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. 9 42.9 9 42.9 2 9.5 1 4.8 0 0.0 1
20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. 9 40.9 8 36.4 2 9.1 2 9.1 1 4.5 0
21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. 12 54.5 7 31.8 3 13.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. 13 59.1 5 22.7 4 18.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. 11 50.0 7 31.8 1 4.5 3 13.6 0 0.0 0
24 - My teachers make learning interesting. 8 36.4 7 31.8 5 22.7 0 0.0 2 9.1 0
25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. 14 63.6 5 22.7 3 13.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. 9 42.9 7 33.3 5 23.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. 11 50.0 9 40.9 1 4.5 0 0.0 1 4.5 0
28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 8 36.4 7 31.8 4 18.2 2 9.1 1 4.5 0
29 - I feel safe at school. 8 36.4 8 36.4 3 13.6 3 13.6 0 0.0 0
30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. 11 50.0 4 18.2 2 9.1 1 4.5 4 18.2 0
31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. 8 38.1 9 42.9 0 0.0 4 19.0 0 0.0 1
32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. 4 18.2 3 13.6 3 13.6 1 4.5 11 50.0 0
33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. 9 40.9 6 27.3 2 9.1 3 13.6 2 9.1 0
34 - I learn about other cultures in school. 11 50.0 9 40.9 1 4.5 1 4.5 0 0.0 0
35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. 15 68.2 5 22.7 1 4.5 0 0.0 1 4.5 0
36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. 14 66.7 5 23.8 2 9.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. 7 31.8 10 45.5 3 13.6 2 9.1 0 0.0 0
38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. 11 50.0 8 36.4 1 4.5 1 4.5 1 4.5 0
39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 6 28.6 7 33.3 1 4.8 3 14.3 4 19.0 1
40 - Our classes are often interrupted. 2 9.1 6 27.3 5 22.7 3 13.6 6 27.3 0
41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 6 27.3 3 13.6 11 50.0 1 4.5 1 4.5 0
42 - I have fun learning. 8 36.4 5 22.7 8 36.4 0 0.0 1 4.5 0
43 - My teachers think I can learn. 15 68.2 4 18.2 3 13.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
44 - The community is proud of this school. 12 54.5 9 40.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 4.5 0
45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. 8 36.4 8 36.4 2 9.1 1 4.5 3 13.6 0
46 - Students at my school are friendly. 6 27.3 6 27.3 5 22.7 2 9.1 3 13.6 0
47 - This school is a good place to learn. 15 68.2 5 22.7 2 9.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. 18 81.8 4 18.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
49 - My teachers are good teachers. 12 54.5 8 36.4 1 4.5 1 4.5 0 0.0 0
50 - My school building is in good condition. 8 36.4 7 31.8 6 27.3 1 4.5 0 0.0 0
51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. 1 4.5 6 27.3 4 18.2 1 4.5 10 45.5 0
52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. 9 40.9 8 36.4 4 18.2 0 0.0 1 4.5 0
53 - I like going to this school. 13 59.1 2 9.1 4 18.2 0 0.0 3 13.6 0
54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. 16 72.7 3 13.6 2 9.1 1 4.5 0 0.0 0
55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. 7 31.8 9 40.9 2 9.1 3 13.6 1 4.5 0
56 - I would attend a different school if I could. 9 40.9 1 4.5 1 4.5 1 4.5 10 45.5 0
57 - Teachers treat me with respect. 9 40.9 7 31.8 5 22.7 1 4.5 0 0.0 0
58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. 8 36.4 4 18.2 4 18.2 2 9.1 4 18.2 0
59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. 11 50.0 10 45.5 1 4.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
60 - I am treated fairly at school. 11 50.0 4 18.2 4 18.2 3 13.6 0 0.0 0
61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. 8 36.4 7 31.8 4 18.2 1 4.5 2 9.1 0
62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 4 18.2 7 31.8 7 31.8 1 4.5 3 13.6 0
63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. 11 50.0 3 13.6 6 27.3 0 0.0 2 9.1 0
64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. 11 50.0 6 27.3 5 22.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. 8 36.4 7 31.8 0 0.0 2 9.1 5 22.7 0
66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. 5 22.7 8 36.4 2 9.1 1 4.5 6 27.3 0
67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. 11 52.4 5 23.8 5 23.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 1

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