MSIP Advanced Questionnaire

Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report

FERGUSON-FLORISSANT R-II School district

What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl)
SEC1	Frequency	Percent
MALE	2279	48.73
FEMALE	2398	51.27

Frequency Missing = 25

 

What grade are you in?
SEC2	Frequency	Percent
6TH	3	0.06
7TH	975	20.89
8TH	745	15.96
9TH	839	17.98
10TH	800	17.14
11TH	720	15.43
12TH	585	12.53

Frequency Missing = 35

 

Which best describes you?
SEC3	Frequency	Percent
WHITE	1463	31.65
BLACK	2706	58.55
ASIAN/ORIENTAL	30	0.65
AMERICAN INDIAN	77	1.67
HISPANIC	64	1.38
MULTI-RACIAL	282	6.10

Frequency Missing = 80

 

How far in school did your mother go?
SEC4	Frequency	Percent
UNDER 8TH	22	0.47
FINISHED 8TH	113	2.43
H.S. GRAD	1143	24.60
POST SECONDARY	1182	25.44
COLLEGE GRAD	1423	30.63
DON T KNOW	763	16.42

Frequency Missing = 56

 

How far in school did your father go?
SEC5	Frequency	Percent
UNDER 8TH	23	0.49
FINISHED 8TH	143	3.08
H.S. GRAD	1070	23.01
POST SECONDARY	770	16.56
COLLEGE GRAD	1163	25.01
DON T KNOW	1481	31.85

Frequency Missing = 52

 

How many days of school did you miss last month?
SEC6	Frequency	Percent
NONE	2548	54.50
1 OR 2 DAYS	1320	28.24
3 OR 4 DAYS	463	9.90
5 TO 10 DAYS	227	4.86
MORE THAN 10 DAYS	117	2.50

Frequency Missing = 27

 

How many hours of television do you usually watch each day?
SEC7	Frequency	Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS	931	19.98
TWO HRS.	931	19.98
THREE HRS.	941	20.19
FOUR HRS.	696	14.94
FIVE HRS.	400	8.58
SIX + HRS.	761	16.33

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	427	9.21
TWO YEAR SCHOOL	476	10.26
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL	2952	63.65
MILITARY	213	4.59
OTHER	570	12.29

Frequency Missing = 64

 

Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school?
SEC9	Frequency	Percent
A	597	12.88
A & B	1112	23.99
B	554	11.95
B & C	1269	27.37
C	499	10.76
C & D	422	9.10
D	99	2.14
BELOW D	84	1.81

Frequency Missing = 66

 

How much time do you usually spend on homework each day?
SEC10	Frequency	Percent
NONE ASSIGNED	310	6.67
DON T DO IT	228	4.90
1/2 HR. OR LESS	1121	24.10
ONE HOUR	1664	35.78
TWO HOURS	875	18.81
MORE THAN 2 HRS	453	9.74

Frequency Missing = 51

 

About how many hours per week do you usually work in a part-time job? Exclude summer vacation time.
SEC11	Frequency	Percent
NONE	3240	69.65
UNDER 6 HRS.	415	8.92
6 TO 10 HRS.	306	6.58
11 TO 15 HRS.	164	3.53
16 TO 20 HRS.	221	4.75
21 TO 25 HRS.	164	3.53
MORE THAN 25	142	3.05

Frequency Missing = 50

 

How would you describe the quality of education available to you in this school?
SEC12	Frequency	Percent
EXCELLENT	1098	23.51
GOOD	2102	45.00
AVERAGE	1264	27.06
BELOW AVERAGE	119	2.55
POOR	88	1.88

Frequency Missing = 31

 

How many hours each week do you usually spend in extra-curricular activities associated with school? - excluding sports?
SEC13	Frequency	Percent
NONE	2157	46.27
1 TO 2 HRS.	1095	23.49
3 TO 5 HRS.	539	11.56
6 TO 10 HRS.	329	7.06
11 TO 15 HRS.	255	5.47
16 TO 20 HRS.	173	3.71
MORE THAN 20	114	2.45

Frequency Missing = 40

 

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	748	16.03
Several Times/wk	669	14.33
Once a week	435	9.32
Once 2/wks	290	6.21
Infrequently	1620	34.71
Not at all	905	19.39

Frequency Missing = 35

 

Which of the following best describes the high school program you will complete?
SEC15	Frequency	Percent
College prep.	2574	58.16
Voc./ tech.	599	13.53
General	1253	28.31

Frequency Missing = 276

 

Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school.
SEC16A	Frequency	Percent
Not at all	320	7.13
Rarely	1009	22.49
Occasionally	1566	34.90
Regularly	1592	35.48

Frequency Missing = 215

 

Talk to one of your parents about your plans for high school.
sec16b	Frequency	Percent
Not at all	584	13.13
Rarely	1172	26.34
Occasionally	1539	34.59
Regularly	1154	25.94

Frequency Missing = 253

 

Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school.
SEC16C	Frequency	Percent
Not at all	410	9.20
Rarely	865	19.41
Occasionally	1390	31.19
Regularly	1792	40.21

Frequency Missing = 245

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

FERGUSON-FLORISSANT 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.	656	14.1	2,090	44.8	1,447	31.0	315	6.8	156	3.3	38
18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers.	808	17.4	2,080	44.8	1,124	24.2	435	9.4	191	4.1	64
19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn.	874	18.8	1,869	40.2	1,288	27.7	471	10.1	142	3.1	58
20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects.	1,085	23.4	1,779	38.3	1,164	25.1	430	9.3	182	3.9	62
21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach.	1,256	27.3	2,029	44.1	949	20.6	266	5.8	99	2.2	103
22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand.	1,119	24.2	1,776	38.4	1,169	25.2	379	8.2	187	4.0	72
23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class.	934	20.1	1,782	38.4	1,218	26.3	523	11.3	181	3.9	64
24 - My teachers make learning interesting.	491	10.6	1,373	29.6	1,688	36.4	677	14.6	407	8.8	66
25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently.	1,156	25.0	2,228	48.2	960	20.8	197	4.3	81	1.8	80
26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class.	1,142	24.7	2,044	44.2	1,062	23.0	256	5.5	122	2.6	76
27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed.	1,817	39.5	1,716	37.3	740	16.1	237	5.2	91	2.0	101
28 - There is good communication between teachers and students.	653	14.0	1,612	34.6	1,516	32.6	570	12.2	303	6.5	48
29 - I feel safe at school.	1,017	21.9	1,716	37.0	1,195	25.8	362	7.8	344	7.4	68
30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school.	809	17.5	1,717	37.1	1,398	30.2	393	8.5	307	6.6	78
31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school.	983	21.3	1,741	37.7	1,115	24.1	499	10.8	280	6.1	84
32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot.	617	13.5	821	17.9	1,505	32.9	909	19.8	729	15.9	121
33 - Teachers in my school really care about me.	646	14.0	1,434	31.1	1,628	35.3	546	11.8	357	7.7	91
34 - I learn about other cultures in school.	925	20.1	1,934	42.0	1,146	24.9	394	8.6	204	4.4	99
35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test.	2,346	50.6	1,509	32.6	568	12.3	111	2.4	100	2.2	68
36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects.	1,273	27.4	2,277	49.0	848	18.2	165	3.5	88	1.9	51
37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively.	674	14.6	1,960	42.4	1,395	30.2	396	8.6	195	4.2	82
38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help.	1,179	25.7	1,900	41.4	1,113	24.2	245	5.3	156	3.4	109
39 - In our community people tend to trust each other.	352	7.6	1,055	22.9	1,735	37.7	863	18.7	598	13.0	99
40 - Our classes are often interrupted.	600	13.1	952	20.8	1,577	34.4	1,132	24.7	321	7.0	120
41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies.	537	12.0	1,378	30.7	2,100	46.8	331	7.4	145	3.2	211
42 - I have fun learning.	655	14.1	1,402	30.3	1,558	33.7	565	12.2	450	9.7	72
43 - My teachers think I can learn.	1,668	36.7	1,956	43.0	734	16.1	100	2.2	91	2.0	153
44 - The community is proud of this school.	881	19.5	1,498	33.2	1,569	34.8	341	7.6	223	4.9	190
45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials.	985	21.5	1,705	37.1	1,456	31.7	278	6.1	168	3.7	110
46 - Students at my school are friendly.	406	8.9	1,277	27.9	1,782	38.9	653	14.2	465	10.1	119
47 - This school is a good place to learn.	913	20.1	1,951	42.9	1,252	27.5	254	5.6	180	4.0	152
48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn.	1,734	37.8	1,953	42.5	657	14.3	147	3.2	102	2.2	109
49 - My teachers are good teachers.	1,214	26.4	1,834	39.9	1,197	26.0	205	4.5	149	3.2	103
50 - My school building is in good condition.	1,082	23.6	1,888	41.2	1,021	22.3	349	7.6	239	5.2	123
51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community.	875	19.2	946	20.8	1,446	31.7	764	16.8	528	11.6	143
52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it.	1,078	23.6	1,649	36.2	1,062	23.3	478	10.5	293	6.4	142
53 - I like going to this school.	927	20.3	1,487	32.5	1,294	28.3	406	8.9	456	10.0	132
54 - My family believes that I can do well in school.	2,590	56.8	1,404	30.8	421	9.2	78	1.7	64	1.4	145
55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up.	860	18.9	1,597	35.2	1,443	31.8	365	8.0	275	6.1	162
56 - I would attend a different school if I could.	937	20.7	753	16.7	1,077	23.8	954	21.1	800	17.7	181
57 - Teachers treat me with respect.	998	22.1	1,755	38.9	1,205	26.7	335	7.4	223	4.9	186
58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want.	925	20.8	1,618	36.4	1,167	26.3	469	10.6	263	5.9	260
59 - My teachers expect very good work from me.	1,609	35.4	1,963	43.2	785	17.3	128	2.8	58	1.3	159
60 - I am treated fairly at school.	861	19.0	1,890	41.8	1,224	27.1	339	7.5	208	4.6	180
61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers.	931	20.5	1,413	31.1	941	20.7	756	16.7	497	11.0	164
62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community.	489	11.1	1,072	24.3	1,818	41.2	622	14.1	407	9.2	294
63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school.	853	18.8	1,355	29.8	1,244	27.4	543	11.9	551	12.1	156
64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school.	1,412	31.8	1,801	40.5	895	20.1	224	5.0	114	2.6	256
65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor.	1,205	26.6	1,500	33.1	1,015	22.4	439	9.7	368	8.1	175
66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals.	663	14.7	1,056	23.5	1,272	28.3	834	18.6	670	14.9	207
67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information.	1,346	29.8	1,727	38.3	969	21.5	273	6.1	196	4.3	191

Data Collected in Fall, 2003

Tables Posted April 16, 2005

Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education