MSIP Advanced Questionnaire

Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report

FT. ZUMWALT R-II School district

What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl)
SEC1	Frequency	Percent
MALE	4122	49.38
FEMALE	4225	50.62

Frequency Missing = 24

 

What grade are you in?
SEC2	Frequency	Percent
6TH	1371	16.43
7TH	1436	17.20
8TH	1290	15.45
9TH	1140	13.66
10TH	1205	14.44
11TH	1127	13.50
12TH	778	9.32

Frequency Missing = 24

 

Which best describes you?
SEC3	Frequency	Percent
WHITE	7356	88.17
BLACK	342	4.10
ASIAN/ORIENTAL	108	1.29
AMERICAN INDIAN	84	1.01
HISPANIC	165	1.98
MULTI-RACIAL	288	3.45

Frequency Missing = 28

 

How far in school did your mother go?
SEC4	Frequency	Percent
UNDER 8TH	41	0.49
FINISHED 8TH	218	2.62
H.S. GRAD	2099	25.20
POST SECONDARY	1981	23.79
COLLEGE GRAD	3038	36.48
DON T KNOW	951	11.42

Frequency Missing = 43

 

How far in school did your father go?
SEC5	Frequency	Percent
UNDER 8TH	54	0.65
FINISHED 8TH	295	3.55
H.S. GRAD	1908	22.99
POST SECONDARY	1674	20.17
COLLEGE GRAD	3044	36.67
DON T KNOW	1326	15.97

Frequency Missing = 70

 

How many days of school did you miss last month?
SEC6	Frequency	Percent
NONE	3611	43.32
1 OR 2 DAYS	2862	34.33
3 OR 4 DAYS	1145	13.74
5 TO 10 DAYS	543	6.51
MORE THAN 10 DAYS	175	2.10

Frequency Missing = 35

 

How many hours of television do you usually watch each day?
SEC7	Frequency	Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS	2255	27.12
TWO HRS.	2166	26.05
THREE HRS.	1715	20.62
FOUR HRS.	999	12.01
FIVE HRS.	511	6.14
SIX + HRS.	670	8.06

Frequency Missing = 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	642	7.70
TWO YEAR SCHOOL	882	10.57
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL	5339	63.99
MILITARY	395	4.73
OTHER	1085	13.00

Frequency Missing = 28

 

Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school?
SEC9	Frequency	Percent
A	2425	29.08
A & B	2297	27.54
B	845	10.13
B & C	1370	16.43
C	513	6.15
C & D	585	7.01
D	180	2.16
BELOW D	125	1.50

Frequency Missing = 31

 

How much time do you usually spend on homework each day?
SEC10	Frequency	Percent
NONE ASSIGNED	709	8.52
DON T DO IT	867	10.42
1/2 HR. OR LESS	2734	32.86
ONE HOUR	2573	30.93
TWO HOURS	993	11.94
MORE THAN 2 HRS	443	5.33

Frequency Missing = 52

 

About how many hours per week do you usually work in a part-time job? Exclude summer vacation time.
SEC11	Frequency	Percent
NONE	5258	63.20
UNDER 6 HRS.	832	10.00
6 TO 10 HRS.	489	5.88
11 TO 15 HRS.	478	5.75
16 TO 20 HRS.	585	7.03
21 TO 25 HRS.	365	4.39
MORE THAN 25	312	3.75

Frequency Missing = 52

 

How would you describe the quality of education available to you in this school?
SEC12	Frequency	Percent
EXCELLENT	1425	17.16
GOOD	3914	47.13
AVERAGE	2437	29.34
BELOW AVERAGE	317	3.82
POOR	212	2.55

Frequency Missing = 66

 

How many hours each week do you usually spend in extra-curricular activities associated with school? - excluding sports?
SEC13	Frequency	Percent
NONE	3544	42.49
1 TO 2 HRS.	2268	27.19
3 TO 5 HRS.	1019	12.22
6 TO 10 HRS.	644	7.72
11 TO 15 HRS.	517	6.20
16 TO 20 HRS.	203	2.43
MORE THAN 20	145	1.74

Frequency Missing = 31

 

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	1000	12.01
Several Times/wk	432	5.19
Once a week	515	6.19
Once 2/wks	884	10.62
Infrequently	4788	57.51
Not at all	706	8.48

Frequency Missing = 46

 

Which of the following best describes the high school program you will complete?
SEC15	Frequency	Percent
College prep.	4907	60.03
Voc./ tech.	1160	14.19
General	2107	25.78

Frequency Missing = 197

 

Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school.
SEC16A	Frequency	Percent
Not at all	610	7.31
Rarely	1849	22.16
Occasionally	3363	40.30
Regularly	2522	30.23

Frequency Missing = 27

 

Talk to one of your parents about your plans for high school.
sec16b	Frequency	Percent
Not at all	1128	13.54
Rarely	2302	27.63
Occasionally	3261	39.13
Regularly	1642	19.70

Frequency Missing = 38

 

Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school.
SEC16C	Frequency	Percent
Not at all	882	10.63
Rarely	1799	21.69
Occasionally	3028	36.50
Regularly	2586	31.18

Frequency Missing = 76

Data Collected in Spring, 2005

Tables Posted April 11, 2005

Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 

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MSIP Advanced Questionnaire

Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report

FT. ZUMWALT 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.	704	8.4	3,340	39.9	3,030	36.2	924	11.1	363	4.3	10
18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers.	1,149	13.8	3,680	44.2	2,182	26.2	1,001	12.0	321	3.9	38
19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn.	1,287	15.4	3,551	42.6	2,479	29.7	814	9.8	210	2.5	30
20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects.	1,303	15.6	3,412	41.0	2,282	27.4	968	11.6	362	4.3	44
21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach.	2,129	25.5	3,832	45.9	1,685	20.2	513	6.1	184	2.2	28
22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand.	1,527	18.3	3,131	37.5	2,190	26.3	1,037	12.4	457	5.5	29
23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class.	1,604	19.2	3,493	41.9	1,960	23.5	1,010	12.1	272	3.3	32
24 - My teachers make learning interesting.	945	11.3	2,515	30.2	3,039	36.4	1,205	14.5	635	7.6	32
25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently.	1,892	22.7	4,194	50.3	1,696	20.3	381	4.6	176	2.1	32
26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class.	1,835	22.0	3,628	43.6	2,119	25.4	471	5.7	276	3.3	42
27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed.	2,806	33.7	3,716	44.6	1,272	15.3	366	4.4	169	2.0	42
28 - There is good communication between teachers and students.	1,155	13.9	3,275	39.3	2,596	31.2	984	11.8	320	3.8	41
29 - I feel safe at school.	2,345	28.1	3,419	41.0	1,732	20.8	460	5.5	379	4.5	36
30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school.	1,397	16.8	3,160	38.0	2,330	28.0	864	10.4	575	6.9	45
31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school.	1,429	17.1	2,845	34.1	2,127	25.5	1,197	14.4	735	8.8	38
32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot.	1,970	23.7	1,884	22.6	2,275	27.4	1,170	14.1	1,019	12.3	53
33 - Teachers in my school really care about me.	1,213	14.6	2,801	33.7	2,820	33.9	968	11.6	516	6.2	53
34 - I learn about other cultures in school.	1,506	18.1	3,509	42.1	2,132	25.6	835	10.0	346	4.2	43
35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test.	3,341	40.1	3,232	38.8	1,273	15.3	281	3.4	195	2.3	49
36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects.	2,442	29.5	3,818	46.0	1,492	18.0	383	4.6	156	1.9	80
37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively.	1,128	13.5	3,639	43.7	2,473	29.7	735	8.8	354	4.3	42
38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help.	2,164	26.0	3,952	47.5	1,661	20.0	365	4.4	172	2.1	57
39 - In our community people tend to trust each other.	639	7.7	2,577	31.0	3,148	37.9	1,327	16.0	614	7.4	66
40 - Our classes are often interrupted.	1,044	12.5	2,110	25.3	2,980	35.8	1,866	22.4	328	3.9	43
41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies.	769	9.3	2,392	29.0	4,223	51.2	588	7.1	284	3.4	115
42 - I have fun learning.	882	10.6	2,169	26.1	2,659	32.0	1,375	16.5	1,235	14.8	51
43 - My teachers think I can learn.	2,733	32.9	3,803	45.8	1,349	16.2	234	2.8	186	2.2	66
44 - The community is proud of this school.	1,385	16.7	2,923	35.2	2,862	34.5	702	8.5	431	5.2	68
45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials.	1,550	18.7	3,240	39.0	2,249	27.1	811	9.8	448	5.4	73
46 - Students at my school are friendly.	818	9.8	2,702	32.5	2,993	36.0	1,129	13.6	663	8.0	66
47 - This school is a good place to learn.	1,557	18.8	3,678	44.3	2,226	26.8	503	6.1	336	4.0	71
48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn.	3,169	38.4	3,752	45.5	1,030	12.5	177	2.1	126	1.5	117
49 - My teachers are good teachers.	2,114	25.4	3,764	45.3	1,880	22.6	347	4.2	208	2.5	58
50 - My school building is in good condition.	2,687	32.4	3,387	40.8	1,401	16.9	520	6.3	310	3.7	66
51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community.	1,914	23.0	2,307	27.7	2,321	27.9	1,032	12.4	741	8.9	56
52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it.	1,779	21.4	3,442	41.4	1,738	20.9	878	10.6	467	5.6	67
53 - I like going to this school.	1,592	19.2	2,780	33.4	2,087	25.1	830	10.0	1,024	12.3	58
54 - My family believes that I can do well in school.	4,652	56.0	2,794	33.6	633	7.6	128	1.5	103	1.2	61
55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up.	1,925	23.2	3,565	42.9	2,071	24.9	434	5.2	311	3.7	65
56 - I would attend a different school if I could.	1,328	16.0	1,142	13.7	1,917	23.1	1,946	23.4	1,975	23.8	63
57 - Teachers treat me with respect.	1,839	22.1	3,480	41.9	2,004	24.1	599	7.2	385	4.6	64
58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want.	1,780	21.5	3,330	40.1	1,989	24.0	797	9.6	399	4.8	76
59 - My teachers expect very good work from me.	2,584	31.1	3,759	45.3	1,592	19.2	251	3.0	118	1.4	67
60 - I am treated fairly at school.	1,494	18.0	3,699	44.6	2,032	24.5	669	8.1	406	4.9	71
61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers.	1,264	15.3	2,473	29.9	1,859	22.5	1,460	17.7	1,204	14.6	111
62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community.	735	9.0	2,254	27.5	3,396	41.4	1,199	14.6	616	7.5	171
63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school.	1,208	14.5	2,710	32.6	2,048	24.6	1,251	15.1	1,092	13.1	62
64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school.	2,178	26.3	3,849	46.4	1,673	20.2	358	4.3	239	2.9	74
65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor.	2,320	27.9	2,922	35.2	1,597	19.2	737	8.9	727	8.8	68
66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals.	1,676	20.2	2,631	31.7	2,141	25.8	1,045	12.6	804	9.7	74
67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information.	2,987	36.0	3,316	40.0	1,351	16.3	356	4.3	279	3.4	82

Data Collected in Spring, 2005

Tables Posted April 11, 2005

Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education