MSIP Advanced Questionnaire

Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report

WENTZVILLE R-IV School district

What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl)
SEC1	Frequency	Percent
MALE	1417	50.02
FEMALE	1416	49.98

Frequency Missing = 5

 

What grade are you in?
SEC2	Frequency	Percent
6TH	475	16.81
7TH	457	16.18
8TH	399	14.12
9TH	457	16.18
10TH	393	13.91
11TH	361	12.78
12TH	283	10.02

Frequency Missing = 13

 

Which best describes you?
SEC3	Frequency	Percent
WHITE	2443	86.82
BLACK	176	6.25
ASIAN/ORIENTAL	35	1.24
AMERICAN INDIAN	34	1.21
HISPANIC	56	1.99
MULTI-RACIAL	70	2.49

Frequency Missing = 24

 

How far in school did your mother go?
SEC4	Frequency	Percent
UNDER 8TH	8	0.28
FINISHED 8TH	75	2.66
H.S. GRAD	704	24.94
POST SECONDARY	632	22.39
COLLEGE GRAD	943	33.40
DON T KNOW	461	16.33

Frequency Missing = 15

 

How far in school did your father go?
SEC5	Frequency	Percent
UNDER 8TH	14	0.50
FINISHED 8TH	85	3.01
H.S. GRAD	603	21.33
POST SECONDARY	542	19.17
COLLEGE GRAD	999	35.34
DON T KNOW	584	20.66

Frequency Missing = 11

 

How many days of school did you miss last month?
SEC6	Frequency	Percent
NONE	1379	48.73
1 OR 2 DAYS	939	33.18
3 OR 4 DAYS	315	11.13
5 TO 10 DAYS	143	5.05
MORE THAN 10 DAYS	54	1.91

Frequency Missing = 8

 

How many hours of television do you usually watch each day?
SEC7	Frequency	Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS	900	31.82
TWO HRS.	841	29.74
THREE HRS.	544	19.24
FOUR HRS.	280	9.90
FIVE HRS.	109	3.85
SIX + HRS.	154	5.45

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	256	9.09
TWO YEAR SCHOOL	232	8.24
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL	1854	65.84
MILITARY	153	5.43
OTHER	321	11.40

Frequency Missing = 22

 

Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school?
SEC9	Frequency	Percent
A	627	22.20
A & B	809	28.65
B	377	13.35
B & C	533	18.87
C	172	6.09
C & D	207	7.33
D	55	1.95
BELOW D	44	1.56

Frequency Missing = 14

 

How much time do you usually spend on homework each day?
SEC10	Frequency	Percent
NONE ASSIGNED	137	4.84
DON T DO IT	212	7.49
1/2 HR. OR LESS	749	26.46
ONE HOUR	1120	39.56
TWO HOURS	405	14.31
MORE THAN 2 HRS	208	7.35

Frequency Missing = 7

 

About how many hours per week do you usually work in a part-time job? Exclude summer vacation time.
SEC11	Frequency	Percent
NONE	1784	62.95
UNDER 6 HRS.	291	10.27
6 TO 10 HRS.	192	6.77
11 TO 15 HRS.	144	5.08
16 TO 20 HRS.	181	6.39
21 TO 25 HRS.	122	4.30
MORE THAN 25	120	4.23

Frequency Missing = 4

 

How would you describe the quality of education available to you in this school?
SEC12	Frequency	Percent
EXCELLENT	562	19.88
GOOD	1387	49.06
AVERAGE	731	25.86
BELOW AVERAGE	91	3.22
POOR	56	1.98

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	1333	47.37
1 TO 2 HRS.	621	22.07
3 TO 5 HRS.	348	12.37
6 TO 10 HRS.	231	8.21
11 TO 15 HRS.	167	5.93
16 TO 20 HRS.	65	2.31
MORE THAN 20	49	1.74

Frequency Missing = 24

 

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	368	13.03
Several Times/wk	471	16.68
Once a week	233	8.25
Once 2/wks	243	8.60
Infrequently	1115	39.48
Not at all	394	13.95

Frequency Missing = 14

 

Which of the following best describes the high school program you will complete?
SEC15	Frequency	Percent
College prep.	1688	62.20
Voc./ tech.	337	12.42
General	689	25.39

Frequency Missing = 124

 

Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school.
SEC16A	Frequency	Percent
Not at all	182	6.64
Rarely	575	20.99
Occasionally	1048	38.26
Regularly	934	34.10

Frequency Missing = 99

 

Talk to one of your parents about your plans for high school.
sec16b	Frequency	Percent
Not at all	475	17.39
Rarely	803	29.40
Occasionally	981	35.92
Regularly	472	17.28

Frequency Missing = 107

 

Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school.
SEC16C	Frequency	Percent
Not at all	341	12.48
Rarely	616	22.55
Occasionally	966	35.36
Regularly	809	29.61

Frequency Missing = 106

Data Collected in Fall, 2001

Tables Posted April 14, 2005

Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 

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MSIP Advanced Questionnaire

Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report

WENTZVILLE R-IV 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.	261	9.2	1,214	42.9	952	33.7	281	9.9	119	4.2	11
18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers.	364	12.9	1,163	41.3	789	28.0	383	13.6	119	4.2	20
19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn.	506	18.0	1,192	42.3	758	26.9	285	10.1	74	2.6	23
20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects.	456	16.2	1,133	40.2	777	27.6	304	10.8	148	5.3	20
21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach.	787	28.2	1,231	44.1	567	20.3	153	5.5	54	1.9	46
22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand.	679	24.1	1,095	38.9	698	24.8	254	9.0	91	3.2	21
23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class.	496	17.6	1,165	41.2	719	25.4	337	11.9	109	3.9	12
24 - My teachers make learning interesting.	319	11.3	811	28.7	1,051	37.3	429	15.2	211	7.5	17
25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently.	648	23.0	1,450	51.5	581	20.6	99	3.5	39	1.4	21
26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class.	607	21.6	1,308	46.4	676	24.0	166	5.9	59	2.1	22
27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed.	961	34.1	1,148	40.7	488	17.3	163	5.8	61	2.2	17
28 - There is good communication between teachers and students.	448	15.9	1,043	37.0	906	32.1	311	11.0	113	4.0	17
29 - I feel safe at school.	786	27.9	1,119	39.7	647	23.0	161	5.7	106	3.8	19
30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school.	531	18.8	1,109	39.2	757	26.8	250	8.8	179	6.3	12
31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school.	529	18.7	1,124	39.8	714	25.3	311	11.0	145	5.1	15
32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot.	608	21.5	588	20.8	807	28.6	454	16.1	365	12.9	16
33 - Teachers in my school really care about me.	441	15.8	917	32.9	938	33.7	320	11.5	169	6.1	53
34 - I learn about other cultures in school.	468	16.6	1,098	39.0	764	27.1	348	12.4	136	4.8	24
35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test.	1,412	50.0	891	31.6	384	13.6	82	2.9	54	1.9	15
36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects.	751	26.6	1,394	49.3	545	19.3	84	3.0	54	1.9	10
37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively.	372	13.2	1,170	41.4	894	31.7	261	9.2	126	4.5	15
38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help.	695	24.7	1,292	45.8	628	22.3	145	5.1	59	2.1	19
39 - In our community people tend to trust each other.	279	9.9	983	34.9	1,027	36.5	373	13.3	153	5.4	23
40 - Our classes are often interrupted.	286	10.2	611	21.7	1,012	36.0	745	26.5	159	5.7	25
41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies.	271	9.7	776	27.9	1,467	52.8	178	6.4	88	3.2	58
42 - I have fun learning.	319	11.3	819	29.0	977	34.5	409	14.5	304	10.7	10
43 - My teachers think I can learn.	939	33.2	1,285	45.4	459	16.2	99	3.5	48	1.7	8
44 - The community is proud of this school.	583	20.7	1,093	38.7	909	32.2	164	5.8	74	2.6	15
45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials.	483	17.1	964	34.2	859	30.5	332	11.8	182	6.5	18
46 - Students at my school are friendly.	326	11.5	1,084	38.3	943	33.3	313	11.1	162	5.7	10
47 - This school is a good place to learn.	533	19.0	1,266	45.1	763	27.2	162	5.8	83	3.0	31
48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn.	996	35.3	1,305	46.3	391	13.9	78	2.8	49	1.7	19
49 - My teachers are good teachers.	767	27.1	1,199	42.4	649	22.9	139	4.9	76	2.7	8
50 - My school building is in good condition.	673	23.8	836	29.6	654	23.1	403	14.3	262	9.3	10
51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community.	483	17.1	653	23.1	967	34.3	455	16.1	265	9.4	15
52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it.	739	26.2	1,200	42.5	561	19.9	208	7.4	116	4.1	14
53 - I like going to this school.	565	20.0	938	33.2	761	26.9	284	10.0	281	9.9	9
54 - My family believes that I can do well in school.	1,579	56.0	927	32.9	231	8.2	49	1.7	34	1.2	18
55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up.	570	20.2	1,154	41.0	791	28.1	193	6.9	109	3.9	21
56 - I would attend a different school if I could.	444	15.7	427	15.1	751	26.6	641	22.7	557	19.8	18
57 - Teachers treat me with respect.	671	23.8	1,131	40.2	690	24.5	193	6.9	129	4.6	24
58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want.	405	14.4	973	34.5	865	30.7	374	13.3	201	7.1	20
59 - My teachers expect very good work from me.	867	30.8	1,313	46.6	529	18.8	72	2.6	35	1.2	22
60 - I am treated fairly at school.	520	18.5	1,269	45.0	701	24.9	193	6.9	134	4.8	21
61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers.	551	19.6	1,000	35.5	574	20.4	397	14.1	291	10.3	25
62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community.	323	11.5	888	31.5	1,211	43.0	272	9.7	122	4.3	22
63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school.	431	15.3	974	34.5	768	27.2	350	12.4	301	10.7	14
64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school.	706	25.0	1,236	43.8	622	22.0	175	6.2	83	2.9	16
65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor.	794	28.2	990	35.1	589	20.9	222	7.9	223	7.9	20
66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals.	413	14.6	670	23.7	906	32.0	447	15.8	391	13.8	11
67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information.	811	28.7	1,151	40.7	616	21.8	161	5.7	88	3.1	11
68 - If I have a problem, there is at least one adult I can go to for help and who will listen to me.	1,096	39.1	1,196	42.7	335	12.0	97	3.5	78	2.8	36
69 - In my classes, my teachers use a variety of instructional strategies such as cooperative learning.	504	18.0	1,286	45.9	766	27.4	175	6.3	68	2.4	39
70 - I am allowed to do projects and meaningful work in my classes.	593	21.2	1,304	46.7	682	24.4	147	5.3	66	2.4	46
71 - I feel challenged in my schoolwork.	530	19.0	1,133	40.6	782	28.0	240	8.6	105	3.8	48
72 - I have a sufficient variety of classes from which to choose for my schedule each year.	386	13.9	994	35.7	796	28.6	348	12.5	262	9.4	52
73 - I know my principal.	697	25.0	1,006	36.1	613	22.0	294	10.5	180	6.5	48
74 - I find what I learn in school to be relevant to real life.	326	11.7	912	32.6	945	33.8	422	15.1	191	6.8	42
75 - My teachers are fair in the way they discipline students.	410	14.7	911	32.6	834	29.8	389	13.9	253	9.0	41
76 - Participating in or attending extra curricular activities is important to me.	765	27.4	795	28.4	727	26.0	289	10.3	221	7.9	41
77 - I think this is a good school and am proud to be a student here.	711	25.5	946	33.9	749	26.8	184	6.6	202	7.2	46

Data Collected in Fall, 2001

Tables Posted April 14, 2005

Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education