MSIP Advanced Questionnaire

Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report

OSCEOLA School district

What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl)
SEC1	Frequency	Percent
MALE	127	54.74
FEMALE	105	45.26

Frequency Missing = 1

 

What grade are you in?
SEC2	Frequency	Percent
7TH	36	15.45
8TH	47	20.17
9TH	36	15.45
10TH	37	15.88
11TH	46	19.74
12TH	31	13.30

 

Which best describes you?
SEC3	Frequency	Percent
WHITE	213	91.42
BLACK	9	3.86
ASIAN/ORIENTAL	1	0.43
AMERICAN INDIAN	4	1.72
MULTI-RACIAL	6	2.58

 

How far in school did your mother go?
SEC4	Frequency	Percent
UNDER 8TH	2	0.88
FINISHED 8TH	20	8.77
H.S. GRAD	76	33.33
POST SECONDARY	40	17.54
COLLEGE GRAD	51	22.37
DON T KNOW	39	17.11

Frequency Missing = 5

 

How far in school did your father go?
SEC5	Frequency	Percent
UNDER 8TH	2	0.88
FINISHED 8TH	18	7.89
H.S. GRAD	77	33.77
POST SECONDARY	40	17.54
COLLEGE GRAD	36	15.79
DON T KNOW	55	24.12

Frequency Missing = 5

 

How many days of school did you miss last month?
SEC6	Frequency	Percent
NONE	148	63.52
1 OR 2 DAYS	62	26.61
3 OR 4 DAYS	11	4.72
5 TO 10 DAYS	10	4.29
MORE THAN 10 DAYS	2	0.86

 

How many hours of television do you usually watch each day?
SEC7	Frequency	Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS	90	38.79
TWO HRS.	65	28.02
THREE HRS.	41	17.67
FOUR HRS.	13	5.60
FIVE HRS.	6	2.59
SIX + HRS.	17	7.33

Frequency Missing = 1

 

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	36	15.65
TWO YEAR SCHOOL	33	14.35
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL	96	41.74
MILITARY	24	10.43
OTHER	41	17.83

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school?
SEC9	Frequency	Percent
A	47	20.17
A & B	73	31.33
B	22	9.44
B & C	52	22.32
C	12	5.15
C & D	20	8.58
D	3	1.29
BELOW D	4	1.72

 

How much time do you usually spend on homework each day?
SEC10	Frequency	Percent
NONE ASSIGNED	20	8.58
DON T DO IT	16	6.87
1/2 HR. OR LESS	64	27.47
ONE HOUR	82	35.19
TWO HOURS	36	15.45
MORE THAN 2 HRS	15	6.44

 

About how many hours per week do you usually work in a part-time job? Exclude summer vacation time.
SEC11	Frequency	Percent
NONE	120	51.72
UNDER 6 HRS.	33	14.22
6 TO 10 HRS.	24	10.34
11 TO 15 HRS.	15	6.47
16 TO 20 HRS.	17	7.33
21 TO 25 HRS.	10	4.31
MORE THAN 25	13	5.60

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How would you describe the quality of education available to you in this school?
SEC12	Frequency	Percent
EXCELLENT	45	19.40
GOOD	86	37.07
AVERAGE	72	31.03
BELOW AVERAGE	16	6.90
POOR	13	5.60

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How many hours each week do you usually spend in extra-curricular activities associated with school? - excluding sports?
SEC13	Frequency	Percent
NONE	69	29.87
1 TO 2 HRS.	35	15.15
3 TO 5 HRS.	19	8.23
6 TO 10 HRS.	30	12.99
11 TO 15 HRS.	45	19.48
16 TO 20 HRS.	25	10.82
MORE THAN 20	8	3.46

Frequency Missing = 2

 

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	82	35.50
Several Times/wk	52	22.51
Once a week	29	12.55
Once 2/wks	7	3.03
Infrequently	39	16.88
Not at all	22	9.52

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Which of the following best describes the high school program you will complete?
SEC15	Frequency	Percent
College prep.	107	47.35
Voc./ tech.	59	26.11
General	60	26.55

Frequency Missing = 7

 

Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school.
SEC16A	Frequency	Percent
Not at all	26	11.40
Rarely	43	18.86
Occasionally	83	36.40
Regularly	76	33.33

Frequency Missing = 5

 

Talk to one of your parents about your plans for high school.
sec16b	Frequency	Percent
Not at all	36	15.86
Rarely	69	30.40
Occasionally	76	33.48
Regularly	46	20.26

Frequency Missing = 6

 

Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school.
SEC16C	Frequency	Percent
Not at all	31	13.72
Rarely	45	19.91
Occasionally	67	29.65
Regularly	83	36.73

Frequency Missing = 7

Data Collected in Fall, 2002

Tables Posted April 15, 2005

Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 

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MSIP Advanced Questionnaire

Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report

OSCEOLA 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.	21	9.0	99	42.5	79	33.9	20	8.6	14	6.0	0
18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers.	28	12.1	93	40.1	55	23.7	34	14.7	22	9.5	1
19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn.	30	12.9	109	47.0	63	27.2	20	8.6	10	4.3	1
20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects.	28	12.2	95	41.3	67	29.1	23	10.0	17	7.4	3
21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach.	35	15.3	116	50.7	54	23.6	15	6.6	9	3.9	4
22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand.	56	24.2	91	39.4	56	24.2	18	7.8	10	4.3	2
23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class.	29	12.4	88	37.8	73	31.3	28	12.0	15	6.4	0
24 - My teachers make learning interesting.	11	4.7	59	25.4	92	39.7	37	15.9	33	14.2	1
25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently.	36	15.5	120	51.7	53	22.8	18	7.8	5	2.2	1
26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class.	37	16.0	99	42.9	67	29.0	17	7.4	11	4.8	2
27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed.	73	31.3	80	34.3	48	20.6	20	8.6	12	5.2	0
28 - There is good communication between teachers and students.	32	13.9	71	30.7	90	39.0	25	10.8	13	5.6	2
29 - I feel safe at school.	72	31.2	76	32.9	50	21.6	15	6.5	18	7.8	2
30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school.	46	19.7	96	41.2	47	20.2	25	10.7	19	8.2	0
31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school.	60	25.9	73	31.5	61	26.3	19	8.2	19	8.2	1
32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot.	80	34.5	63	27.2	59	25.4	21	9.1	9	3.9	1
33 - Teachers in my school really care about me.	24	10.4	72	31.2	83	35.9	32	13.9	20	8.7	2
34 - I learn about other cultures in school.	20	8.6	79	33.9	86	36.9	23	9.9	25	10.7	0
35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test.	126	54.1	62	26.6	30	12.9	6	2.6	9	3.9	0
36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects.	41	17.7	133	57.3	46	19.8	5	2.2	7	3.0	1
37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively.	28	12.2	104	45.2	64	27.8	20	8.7	14	6.1	3
38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help.	48	20.7	95	40.9	63	27.2	14	6.0	12	5.2	1
39 - In our community people tend to trust each other.	34	14.8	86	37.4	73	31.7	21	9.1	16	7.0	3
40 - Our classes are often interrupted.	32	14.0	44	19.2	90	39.3	50	21.8	13	5.7	4
41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies.	27	11.9	97	42.7	82	36.1	10	4.4	11	4.8	6
42 - I have fun learning.	19	8.2	58	25.1	79	34.2	31	13.4	44	19.0	2
43 - My teachers think I can learn.	71	30.9	95	41.3	42	18.3	12	5.2	10	4.3	3
44 - The community is proud of this school.	50	21.7	80	34.8	78	33.9	7	3.0	15	6.5	3
45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials.	37	16.1	85	37.0	69	30.0	22	9.6	17	7.4	3
46 - Students at my school are friendly.	33	14.3	88	38.3	75	32.6	17	7.4	17	7.4	3
47 - This school is a good place to learn.	39	17.0	100	43.5	61	26.5	13	5.7	17	7.4	3
48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn.	67	28.9	121	52.2	30	12.9	6	2.6	8	3.4	1
49 - My teachers are good teachers.	42	18.1	102	44.0	59	25.4	17	7.3	12	5.2	1
50 - My school building is in good condition.	52	22.6	98	42.6	59	25.7	12	5.2	9	3.9	3
51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community.	33	14.4	43	18.8	64	27.9	59	25.8	30	13.1	4
52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it.	96	41.4	77	33.2	36	15.5	12	5.2	11	4.7	1
53 - I like going to this school.	52	22.4	67	28.9	59	25.4	22	9.5	32	13.8	1
54 - My family believes that I can do well in school.	116	50.0	84	36.2	26	11.2	2	0.9	4	1.7	1
55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up.	71	30.9	84	36.5	50	21.7	14	6.1	11	4.8	3
56 - I would attend a different school if I could.	43	18.5	42	18.1	50	21.6	29	12.5	68	29.3	1
57 - Teachers treat me with respect.	43	18.5	80	34.5	64	27.6	26	11.2	19	8.2	1
58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want.	41	17.7	85	36.8	65	28.1	23	10.0	17	7.4	2
59 - My teachers expect very good work from me.	62	26.8	102	44.2	44	19.0	15	6.5	8	3.5	2
60 - I am treated fairly at school.	37	16.1	92	40.0	67	29.1	20	8.7	14	6.1	3
61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers.	46	19.8	72	31.0	61	26.3	30	12.9	23	9.9	1
62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community.	24	10.4	67	29.1	102	44.3	20	8.7	17	7.4	3
63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school.	32	13.8	90	38.8	60	25.9	25	10.8	25	10.8	1
64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school.	54	23.6	93	40.6	55	24.0	13	5.7	14	6.1	4
65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor.	68	29.4	70	30.3	53	22.9	13	5.6	27	11.7	2
66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals.	40	17.2	75	32.3	68	29.3	22	9.5	27	11.6	1
67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information.	65	28.0	100	43.1	45	19.4	7	3.0	15	6.5	1

Data Collected in Fall, 2002

Tables Posted April 15, 2005

Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education