MSIP Advanced Questionnaire

Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report

ST. CHARLES R-VI School district

What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl)
SEC1	Frequency	Percent
MALE	1555	50.62
FEMALE	1517	49.38

Frequency Missing = 11

 

What grade are you in?
SEC2	Frequency	Percent
6TH	426	13.96
7TH	429	14.06
8TH	442	14.48
9TH	477	15.63
10TH	462	15.14
11TH	418	13.70
12TH	398	13.04

Frequency Missing = 31

 

Which best describes you?
SEC3	Frequency	Percent
WHITE	2604	85.35
BLACK	161	5.28
ASIAN/ORIENTAL	34	1.11
AMERICAN INDIAN	25	0.82
HISPANIC	104	3.41
MULTI-RACIAL	123	4.03

Frequency Missing = 32

 

How far in school did your mother go?
SEC4	Frequency	Percent
UNDER 8TH	22	0.72
FINISHED 8TH	100	3.26
H.S. GRAD	734	23.96
POST SECONDARY	635	20.72
COLLEGE GRAD	1053	34.37
DON T KNOW	520	16.97

Frequency Missing = 19

 

How far in school did your father go?
SEC5	Frequency	Percent
UNDER 8TH	31	1.02
FINISHED 8TH	109	3.57
H.S. GRAD	644	21.11
POST SECONDARY	511	16.75
COLLEGE GRAD	1036	33.96
DON T KNOW	720	23.60

Frequency Missing = 32

 

How many days of school did you miss last month?
SEC6	Frequency	Percent
NONE	2168	70.71
1 OR 2 DAYS	501	16.34
3 OR 4 DAYS	204	6.65
5 TO 10 DAYS	136	4.44
MORE THAN 10 DAYS	57	1.86

Frequency Missing = 17

 

How many hours of television do you usually watch each day?
SEC7	Frequency	Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS	963	31.67
TWO HRS.	760	24.99
THREE HRS.	597	19.63
FOUR HRS.	328	10.79
FIVE HRS.	152	5.00
SIX + HRS.	241	7.93

Frequency Missing = 42

 

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	257	8.41
TWO YEAR SCHOOL	321	10.51
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL	1924	62.98
MILITARY	165	5.40
OTHER	388	12.70

Frequency Missing = 28

 

Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school?
SEC9	Frequency	Percent
A	768	25.22
A & B	955	31.36
B	374	12.28
B & C	561	18.42
C	173	5.68
C & D	145	4.76
D	33	1.08
BELOW D	36	1.18

Frequency Missing = 38

 

How much time do you usually spend on homework each day?
SEC10	Frequency	Percent
NONE ASSIGNED	158	5.17
DON T DO IT	152	4.98
1/2 HR. OR LESS	798	26.12
ONE HOUR	1260	41.24
TWO HOURS	477	15.61
MORE THAN 2 HRS	210	6.87

Frequency Missing = 28

 

About how many hours per week do you usually work in a part-time job? Exclude summer vacation time.
SEC11	Frequency	Percent
NONE	1927	63.41
UNDER 6 HRS.	312	10.27
6 TO 10 HRS.	183	6.02
11 TO 15 HRS.	177	5.82
16 TO 20 HRS.	230	7.57
21 TO 25 HRS.	123	4.05
MORE THAN 25	87	2.86

Frequency Missing = 44

 

How would you describe the quality of education available to you in this school?
SEC12	Frequency	Percent
EXCELLENT	649	21.23
GOOD	1551	50.74
AVERAGE	689	22.54
BELOW AVERAGE	81	2.65
POOR	87	2.85

Frequency Missing = 26

 

How many hours each week do you usually spend in extra-curricular activities associated with school? - excluding sports?
SEC13	Frequency	Percent
NONE	1188	38.81
1 TO 2 HRS.	738	24.11
3 TO 5 HRS.	390	12.74
6 TO 10 HRS.	270	8.82
11 TO 15 HRS.	263	8.59
16 TO 20 HRS.	126	4.12
MORE THAN 20	86	2.81

Frequency Missing = 22

 

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	469	15.36
Several Times/wk	632	20.70
Once a week	316	10.35
Once 2/wks	239	7.83
Infrequently	991	32.46
Not at all	406	13.30

Frequency Missing = 30

 

Which of the following best describes the high school program you will complete?
SEC15	Frequency	Percent
College prep.	1687	57.28
Voc./ tech.	398	13.51
General	860	29.20

Frequency Missing = 138

 

Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school.
SEC16A	Frequency	Percent
Not at all	203	6.81
Rarely	594	19.92
Occasionally	1172	39.30
Regularly	1013	33.97

Frequency Missing = 101

 

Talk to one of your parents about your plans for high school.
sec16b	Frequency	Percent
Not at all	474	16.02
Rarely	891	30.12
Occasionally	1083	36.61
Regularly	510	17.24

Frequency Missing = 125

 

Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school.
SEC16C	Frequency	Percent
Not at all	365	12.30
Rarely	686	23.12
Occasionally	1092	36.80
Regularly	824	27.77

Frequency Missing = 116

Data Collected in Fall, 2003

Tables Posted April 16, 2005

Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 

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MSIP Advanced Questionnaire

Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report

ST. CHARLES 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.	331	10.8	1,397	45.6	1,009	32.9	230	7.5	98	3.2	18
18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers.	497	16.2	1,452	47.5	731	23.9	280	9.2	99	3.2	24
19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn.	506	16.6	1,438	47.2	812	26.6	226	7.4	65	2.1	36
20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects.	534	17.5	1,345	44.2	768	25.2	276	9.1	121	4.0	39
21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach.	797	26.4	1,493	49.4	583	19.3	96	3.2	53	1.8	61
22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand.	639	21.2	1,317	43.6	784	26.0	191	6.3	87	2.9	65
23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class.	423	14.0	1,262	41.7	911	30.1	339	11.2	90	3.0	58
24 - My teachers make learning interesting.	332	10.9	975	32.0	1,131	37.1	436	14.3	174	5.7	35
25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently.	628	20.7	1,587	52.2	647	21.3	118	3.9	59	1.9	44
26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class.	592	19.6	1,454	48.0	751	24.8	165	5.5	65	2.1	56
27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed.	965	32.0	1,302	43.2	538	17.9	127	4.2	80	2.7	71
28 - There is good communication between teachers and students.	398	13.1	1,239	40.7	996	32.7	302	9.9	107	3.5	41
29 - I feel safe at school.	852	28.1	1,234	40.6	653	21.5	152	5.0	146	4.8	46
30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school.	529	17.5	1,209	40.0	852	28.2	255	8.4	176	5.8	62
31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school.	599	19.9	1,197	39.7	773	25.6	288	9.6	158	5.2	68
32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot.	649	21.6	673	22.4	870	28.9	419	13.9	395	13.1	77
33 - Teachers in my school really care about me.	401	13.4	1,026	34.2	1,095	36.5	286	9.5	190	6.3	85
34 - I learn about other cultures in school.	434	14.4	1,244	41.2	910	30.2	299	9.9	130	4.3	66
35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test.	1,091	35.9	1,187	39.1	566	18.6	103	3.4	91	3.0	45
36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects.	632	20.8	1,608	52.8	610	20.0	118	3.9	76	2.5	39
37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively.	414	13.7	1,413	46.7	884	29.2	222	7.3	91	3.0	59
38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help.	699	23.2	1,412	46.9	701	23.3	128	4.3	71	2.4	72
39 - In our community people tend to trust each other.	262	8.7	1,023	33.9	1,153	38.2	388	12.9	193	6.4	64
40 - Our classes are often interrupted.	264	8.8	605	20.1	1,155	38.4	808	26.9	172	5.7	79
41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies.	298	10.1	913	31.0	1,452	49.2	197	6.7	89	3.0	134
42 - I have fun learning.	342	11.3	885	29.3	1,016	33.7	426	14.1	348	11.5	66
43 - My teachers think I can learn.	816	27.7	1,408	47.9	565	19.2	77	2.6	76	2.6	141
44 - The community is proud of this school.	563	19.3	1,170	40.2	919	31.5	149	5.1	112	3.8	170
45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials.	564	18.6	1,245	41.1	910	30.1	203	6.7	106	3.5	55
46 - Students at my school are friendly.	337	11.3	1,099	36.8	1,076	36.0	310	10.4	168	5.6	93
47 - This school is a good place to learn.	550	18.6	1,428	48.3	741	25.1	140	4.7	97	3.3	127
48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn.	1,049	35.0	1,404	46.8	400	13.3	79	2.6	65	2.2	86
49 - My teachers are good teachers.	742	24.7	1,391	46.4	677	22.6	114	3.8	76	2.5	83
50 - My school building is in good condition.	697	23.3	1,061	35.5	674	22.5	314	10.5	243	8.1	94
51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community.	481	16.2	735	24.7	977	32.8	477	16.0	308	10.3	105
52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it.	682	22.8	1,250	41.8	691	23.1	233	7.8	134	4.5	93
53 - I like going to this school.	633	21.1	1,105	36.8	780	26.0	236	7.9	250	8.3	79
54 - My family believes that I can do well in school.	1,448	48.6	1,106	37.1	339	11.4	45	1.5	43	1.4	102
55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up.	628	21.2	1,331	45.0	761	25.7	132	4.5	106	3.6	125
56 - I would attend a different school if I could.	319	10.8	373	12.6	732	24.7	729	24.6	805	27.2	125
57 - Teachers treat me with respect.	614	20.9	1,246	42.4	782	26.6	177	6.0	119	4.1	145
58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want.	512	18.0	1,185	41.6	756	26.6	248	8.7	146	5.1	236
59 - My teachers expect very good work from me.	769	26.0	1,444	48.8	609	20.6	76	2.6	59	2.0	126
60 - I am treated fairly at school.	512	17.4	1,389	47.2	737	25.0	170	5.8	136	4.6	139
61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers.	754	25.4	1,271	42.7	560	18.8	225	7.6	164	5.5	109
62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community.	305	10.8	882	31.2	1,194	42.3	296	10.5	148	5.2	258
63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school.	468	15.7	1,027	34.5	810	27.2	317	10.7	352	11.8	109
64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school.	640	22.7	1,320	46.9	643	22.8	132	4.7	80	2.8	268
65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor.	729	25.2	1,086	37.5	651	22.5	234	8.1	193	6.7	190
66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals.	461	16.1	885	30.8	883	30.8	370	12.9	271	9.4	213
67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information.	793	27.3	1,244	42.8	655	22.5	122	4.2	92	3.2	177

Data Collected in Fall, 2003

Tables Posted April 16, 2005

Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education