MSIP Advanced Questionnaire

Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report

WAYNESVILLE R-VI School district

What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl)
SEC1	Frequency	Percent
MALE	915	49.14
FEMALE	947	50.86

Frequency Missing = 18

 

What grade are you in?
SEC2	Frequency	Percent
6TH	336	18.55
7TH	279	15.41
8TH	289	15.96
9TH	307	16.95
10TH	227	12.53
11TH	236	13.03
12TH	137	7.56

Frequency Missing = 69

 

Which best describes you?
SEC3	Frequency	Percent
WHITE	934	51.89
BLACK	352	19.56
ASIAN/ORIENTAL	75	4.17
AMERICAN INDIAN	35	1.94
HISPANIC	105	5.83
MULTI-RACIAL	299	16.61

Frequency Missing = 80

 

How far in school did your mother go?
SEC4	Frequency	Percent
UNDER 8TH	8	0.43
FINISHED 8TH	50	2.69
H.S. GRAD	456	24.50
POST SECONDARY	444	23.86
COLLEGE GRAD	539	28.96
DON T KNOW	364	19.56

Frequency Missing = 19

 

How far in school did your father go?
SEC5	Frequency	Percent
UNDER 8TH	8	0.43
FINISHED 8TH	32	1.72
H.S. GRAD	344	18.46
POST SECONDARY	425	22.81
COLLEGE GRAD	583	31.29
DON T KNOW	471	25.28

Frequency Missing = 17

 

How many days of school did you miss last month?
SEC6	Frequency	Percent
NONE	809	43.33
1 OR 2 DAYS	645	34.55
3 OR 4 DAYS	271	14.52
5 TO 10 DAYS	99	5.30
MORE THAN 10 DAYS	43	2.30

Frequency Missing = 13

 

How many hours of television do you usually watch each day?
SEC7	Frequency	Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS	407	21.76
TWO HRS.	436	23.32
THREE HRS.	403	21.55
FOUR HRS.	255	13.64
FIVE HRS.	154	8.24
SIX + HRS.	215	11.50

Frequency Missing = 10

 

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	147	8.15
TWO YEAR SCHOOL	155	8.60
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL	1147	63.62
MILITARY	135	7.49
OTHER	219	12.15

Frequency Missing = 77

 

Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school?
SEC9	Frequency	Percent
A	365	20.12
A & B	476	26.24
B	219	12.07
B & C	388	21.39
C	153	8.43
C & D	144	7.94
D	38	2.09
BELOW D	31	1.71

Frequency Missing = 66

 

How much time do you usually spend on homework each day?
SEC10	Frequency	Percent
NONE ASSIGNED	246	13.41
DON T DO IT	189	10.30
1/2 HR. OR LESS	499	27.19
ONE HOUR	576	31.39
TWO HOURS	210	11.44
MORE THAN 2 HRS	115	6.27

Frequency Missing = 45

 

About how many hours per week do you usually work in a part-time job? Exclude summer vacation time.
SEC11	Frequency	Percent
NONE	1277	68.36
UNDER 6 HRS.	189	10.12
6 TO 10 HRS.	107	5.73
11 TO 15 HRS.	66	3.53
16 TO 20 HRS.	82	4.39
21 TO 25 HRS.	65	3.48
MORE THAN 25	82	4.39

Frequency Missing = 12

 

How would you describe the quality of education available to you in this school?
SEC12	Frequency	Percent
EXCELLENT	322	17.23
GOOD	803	42.96
AVERAGE	581	31.09
BELOW AVERAGE	88	4.71
POOR	75	4.01

Frequency Missing = 11

 

How many hours each week do you usually spend in extra-curricular activities associated with school? - excluding sports?
SEC13	Frequency	Percent
NONE	765	40.91
1 TO 2 HRS.	469	25.08
3 TO 5 HRS.	267	14.28
6 TO 10 HRS.	137	7.33
11 TO 15 HRS.	102	5.45
16 TO 20 HRS.	57	3.05
MORE THAN 20	73	3.90

Frequency Missing = 10

 

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	419	22.47
Several Times/wk	326	17.48
Once a week	201	10.78
Once 2/wks	138	7.40
Infrequently	639	34.26
Not at all	142	7.61

Frequency Missing = 15

 

Which of the following best describes the high school program you will complete?
SEC15	Frequency	Percent
College prep.	1047	57.85
Voc./ tech.	327	18.07
General	436	24.09

Frequency Missing = 70

 

Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school.
SEC16A	Frequency	Percent
Not at all	135	7.41
Rarely	425	23.31
Occasionally	642	35.22
Regularly	621	34.06

Frequency Missing = 57

 

Talk to one of your parents about your plans for high school.
sec16b	Frequency	Percent
Not at all	270	14.92
Rarely	441	24.36
Occasionally	642	35.47
Regularly	457	25.25

Frequency Missing = 70

 

Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school.
SEC16C	Frequency	Percent
Not at all	186	10.24
Rarely	336	18.50
Occasionally	619	34.09
Regularly	675	37.17

Frequency Missing = 64

Data Collected in Spring, 2001

Tables Posted April 14, 2005

Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 

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MSIP Advanced Questionnaire

Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report

WAYNESVILLE 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.	214	11.4	767	41.0	628	33.6	186	9.9	76	4.1	9
18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers.	239	12.8	699	37.4	523	28.0	294	15.7	113	6.0	12
19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn.	299	16.0	796	42.7	480	25.8	207	11.1	81	4.3	17
20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects.	290	15.5	704	37.7	511	27.4	260	13.9	102	5.5	13
21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach.	461	24.9	801	43.3	405	21.9	120	6.5	64	3.5	29
22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand.	418	22.5	720	38.8	443	23.9	171	9.2	102	5.5	26
23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class.	395	21.2	810	43.4	410	22.0	171	9.2	79	4.2	15
24 - My teachers make learning interesting.	179	9.6	486	26.1	681	36.6	299	16.1	217	11.7	18
25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently.	389	20.9	904	48.6	410	22.0	106	5.7	51	2.7	20
26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class.	326	17.6	764	41.1	538	29.0	156	8.4	73	3.9	23
27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed.	568	30.6	687	37.0	377	20.3	131	7.1	95	5.1	22
28 - There is good communication between teachers and students.	208	11.2	593	31.9	633	34.0	273	14.7	154	8.3	19
29 - I feel safe at school.	310	16.6	564	30.3	561	30.1	221	11.9	207	11.1	17
30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school.	253	13.6	594	31.9	557	29.9	265	14.2	195	10.5	16
31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school.	363	19.5	648	34.7	469	25.1	231	12.4	154	8.3	15
32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot.	461	24.8	376	20.2	526	28.3	224	12.0	274	14.7	19
33 - Teachers in my school really care about me.	235	12.7	536	29.0	659	35.7	232	12.6	185	10.0	33
34 - I learn about other cultures in school.	317	17.1	691	37.2	525	28.2	191	10.3	135	7.3	21
35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test.	891	47.7	613	32.8	252	13.5	52	2.8	59	3.2	13
36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects.	513	28.5	844	46.8	334	18.5	73	4.0	39	2.2	77
37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively.	303	16.8	724	40.1	547	30.3	141	7.8	90	5.0	75
38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help.	371	20.6	733	40.8	489	27.2	115	6.4	90	5.0	82
39 - In our community people tend to trust each other.	114	6.4	400	22.4	674	37.8	329	18.5	266	14.9	97
40 - Our classes are often interrupted.	268	15.1	441	24.9	630	35.6	348	19.7	83	4.7	110
41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies.	235	13.4	550	31.3	776	44.2	109	6.2	85	4.8	125
42 - I have fun learning.	185	10.2	474	26.2	623	34.5	234	12.9	292	16.2	72
43 - My teachers think I can learn.	576	31.9	755	41.8	343	19.0	63	3.5	70	3.9	73
44 - The community is proud of this school.	224	12.4	567	31.4	675	37.4	173	9.6	164	9.1	77
45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials.	331	18.3	597	33.1	492	27.3	217	12.0	168	9.3	75
46 - Students at my school are friendly.	159	8.9	470	26.2	700	39.1	236	13.2	226	12.6	89
47 - This school is a good place to learn.	221	12.2	660	36.4	659	36.3	144	7.9	130	7.2	66
48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn.	593	32.6	799	43.9	316	17.4	58	3.2	52	2.9	62
49 - My teachers are good teachers.	416	22.7	706	38.5	534	29.1	84	4.6	96	5.2	44
50 - My school building is in good condition.	144	7.8	480	26.0	532	28.8	337	18.3	352	19.1	35
51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community.	438	23.8	431	23.4	538	29.3	224	12.2	208	11.3	41
52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it.	573	31.2	713	38.8	335	18.2	126	6.9	90	4.9	43
53 - I like going to this school.	210	11.4	518	28.1	553	30.0	229	12.4	334	18.1	36
54 - My family believes that I can do well in school.	1,009	54.9	558	30.4	204	11.1	33	1.8	33	1.8	43
55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up.	201	11.0	535	29.3	635	34.8	231	12.7	224	12.3	54
56 - I would attend a different school if I could.	505	27.4	340	18.4	475	25.8	287	15.6	237	12.9	36
57 - Teachers treat me with respect.	338	18.3	663	35.9	524	28.3	181	9.8	143	7.7	31
58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want.	347	18.8	655	35.6	515	28.0	199	10.8	125	6.8	39
59 - My teachers expect very good work from me.	600	32.6	749	40.8	397	21.6	55	3.0	37	2.0	42
60 - I am treated fairly at school.	270	14.7	688	37.4	563	30.6	173	9.4	145	7.9	41
61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers.	432	23.5	681	37.0	399	21.7	181	9.8	148	8.0	39
62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community.	132	7.2	409	22.4	803	43.9	278	15.2	206	11.3	52
63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school.	211	11.4	505	27.4	504	27.3	269	14.6	356	19.3	35
64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school.	499	27.2	775	42.2	431	23.5	70	3.8	60	3.3	45
65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor.	468	25.4	623	33.8	417	22.6	158	8.6	177	9.6	37
66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals.	490	26.5	632	34.2	417	22.6	155	8.4	153	8.3	33
67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information.	607	32.9	752	40.7	350	19.0	76	4.1	61	3.3	34

Data Collected in Spring, 2001

Tables Posted April 14, 2005

Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education