MSIP Advanced Questionnaire

Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report

PATTONVILLE R-III School district

What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl)
SEC1	Frequency	Percent
MALE	1379	49.78
FEMALE	1391	50.22

Frequency Missing = 8

 

What grade are you in?
SEC2	Frequency	Percent
6TH	429	15.53
7TH	500	18.10
8TH	411	14.88
9TH	428	15.49
10TH	371	13.43
11TH	367	13.28
12TH	257	9.30

Frequency Missing = 15

 

Which best describes you?
SEC3	Frequency	Percent
WHITE	1868	68.15
BLACK	555	20.25
ASIAN/ORIENTAL	84	3.06
AMERICAN INDIAN	43	1.57
HISPANIC	58	2.12
MULTI-RACIAL	133	4.85

Frequency Missing = 37

 

How far in school did your mother go?
SEC4	Frequency	Percent
UNDER 8TH	20	0.73
FINISHED 8TH	70	2.54
H.S. GRAD	664	24.08
POST SECONDARY	612	22.19
COLLEGE GRAD	865	31.36
DON T KNOW	527	19.11

Frequency Missing = 20

 

How far in school did your father go?
SEC5	Frequency	Percent
UNDER 8TH	32	1.16
FINISHED 8TH	82	2.98
H.S. GRAD	544	19.75
POST SECONDARY	458	16.62
COLLEGE GRAD	905	32.85
DON T KNOW	734	26.64

Frequency Missing = 23

 

How many days of school did you miss last month?
SEC6	Frequency	Percent
NONE	1452	52.38
1 OR 2 DAYS	859	30.99
3 OR 4 DAYS	262	9.45
5 TO 10 DAYS	143	5.16
MORE THAN 10 DAYS	56	2.02

Frequency Missing = 6

 

How many hours of television do you usually watch each day?
SEC7	Frequency	Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS	776	28.07
TWO HRS.	702	25.39
THREE HRS.	527	19.06
FOUR HRS.	322	11.65
FIVE HRS.	173	6.26
SIX + HRS.	265	9.58

Frequency Missing = 13

 

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	236	8.57
TWO YEAR SCHOOL	260	9.44
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL	1777	64.55
MILITARY	163	5.92
OTHER	317	11.51

Frequency Missing = 25

 

Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school?
SEC9	Frequency	Percent
A	606	22.00
A & B	827	30.03
B	331	12.02
B & C	518	18.81
C	187	6.79
C & D	188	6.83
D	54	1.96
BELOW D	43	1.56

Frequency Missing = 24

 

How much time do you usually spend on homework each day?
SEC10	Frequency	Percent
NONE ASSIGNED	58	2.10
DON T DO IT	165	5.97
1/2 HR. OR LESS	677	24.48
ONE HOUR	1066	38.54
TWO HOURS	501	18.11
MORE THAN 2 HRS	299	10.81

Frequency Missing = 12

 

About how many hours per week do you usually work in a part-time job? Exclude summer vacation time.
SEC11	Frequency	Percent
NONE	1884	68.19
UNDER 6 HRS.	267	9.66
6 TO 10 HRS.	184	6.66
11 TO 15 HRS.	119	4.31
16 TO 20 HRS.	152	5.50
21 TO 25 HRS.	84	3.04
MORE THAN 25	73	2.64

Frequency Missing = 15

 

How would you describe the quality of education available to you in this school?
SEC12	Frequency	Percent
EXCELLENT	706	25.48
GOOD	1419	51.21
AVERAGE	537	19.38
BELOW AVERAGE	50	1.80
POOR	59	2.13

Frequency Missing = 7

 

How many hours each week do you usually spend in extra-curricular activities associated with school? - excluding sports?
SEC13	Frequency	Percent
NONE	1064	38.55
1 TO 2 HRS.	890	32.25
3 TO 5 HRS.	321	11.63
6 TO 10 HRS.	203	7.36
11 TO 15 HRS.	154	5.58
16 TO 20 HRS.	77	2.79
MORE THAN 20	51	1.85

Frequency Missing = 18

 

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	497	18.00
Several Times/wk	538	19.49
Once a week	437	15.83
Once 2/wks	330	11.95
Infrequently	804	29.12
Not at all	155	5.61

Frequency Missing = 17

 

Which of the following best describes the high school program you will complete?
SEC15	Frequency	Percent
College prep.	1591	60.13
Voc./ tech.	302	11.41
General	753	28.46

Frequency Missing = 132

 

Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school.
SEC16A	Frequency	Percent
Not at all	188	7.06
Rarely	590	22.15
Occasionally	1002	37.61
Regularly	884	33.18

Frequency Missing = 114

 

Talk to one of your parents about your plans for high school.
sec16b	Frequency	Percent
Not at all	458	17.32
Rarely	814	30.79
Occasionally	894	33.81
Regularly	478	18.08

Frequency Missing = 134

 

Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school.
SEC16C	Frequency	Percent
Not at all	326	12.33
Rarely	628	23.75
Occasionally	915	34.61
Regularly	775	29.31

Frequency Missing = 134

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

PATTONVILLE R-III 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.	340	12.3	1,240	44.8	858	31.0	229	8.3	98	3.5	13
18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers.	519	18.8	1,350	49.0	610	22.1	194	7.0	84	3.0	21
19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn.	549	19.9	1,250	45.4	684	24.8	206	7.5	64	2.3	25
20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects.	573	20.9	1,093	39.8	726	26.4	264	9.6	91	3.3	31
21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach.	806	29.5	1,274	46.6	496	18.1	116	4.2	44	1.6	42
22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand.	664	24.1	1,177	42.8	646	23.5	191	6.9	74	2.7	26
23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class.	570	20.6	1,227	44.4	649	23.5	236	8.5	80	2.9	16
24 - My teachers make learning interesting.	375	13.6	895	32.3	979	35.4	331	12.0	187	6.8	11
25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently.	697	25.4	1,398	50.9	512	18.6	89	3.2	53	1.9	29
26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class.	732	26.5	1,312	47.6	570	20.7	100	3.6	45	1.6	19
27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed.	1,019	37.0	1,143	41.5	438	15.9	102	3.7	52	1.9	24
28 - There is good communication between teachers and students.	472	17.1	1,110	40.3	851	30.9	226	8.2	94	3.4	25
29 - I feel safe at school.	707	25.7	1,048	38.1	661	24.1	191	7.0	141	5.1	30
30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school.	518	18.8	1,093	39.7	783	28.4	216	7.8	145	5.3	23
31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school.	594	21.6	1,097	39.8	633	23.0	276	10.0	155	5.6	23
32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot.	478	17.4	520	19.0	839	30.6	454	16.6	449	16.4	38
33 - Teachers in my school really care about me.	505	18.5	961	35.1	861	31.5	253	9.2	156	5.7	42
34 - I learn about other cultures in school.	623	22.8	1,188	43.4	644	23.5	195	7.1	88	3.2	40
35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test.	1,432	51.9	910	33.0	319	11.6	48	1.7	48	1.7	21
36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects.	751	27.2	1,382	50.1	504	18.3	77	2.8	42	1.5	22
37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively.	502	18.3	1,309	47.7	695	25.3	172	6.3	69	2.5	31
38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help.	725	26.5	1,245	45.6	597	21.9	106	3.9	58	2.1	47
39 - In our community people tend to trust each other.	302	11.0	857	31.3	1,052	38.4	361	13.2	166	6.1	40
40 - Our classes are often interrupted.	309	11.4	631	23.3	1,016	37.5	625	23.1	130	4.8	67
41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies.	321	11.9	866	32.2	1,272	47.3	163	6.1	70	2.6	86
42 - I have fun learning.	368	13.4	796	29.0	944	34.4	342	12.5	295	10.7	33
43 - My teachers think I can learn.	965	35.4	1,235	45.3	416	15.2	70	2.6	42	1.5	50
44 - The community is proud of this school.	651	24.0	1,144	42.2	779	28.7	74	2.7	66	2.4	64
45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials.	1,057	38.7	1,034	37.8	487	17.8	93	3.4	63	2.3	44
46 - Students at my school are friendly.	354	13.0	907	33.3	986	36.3	304	11.2	169	6.2	58
47 - This school is a good place to learn.	617	22.7	1,264	46.4	662	24.3	110	4.0	69	2.5	56
48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn.	1,072	39.2	1,266	46.3	320	11.7	42	1.5	32	1.2	46
49 - My teachers are good teachers.	812	29.6	1,200	43.8	569	20.8	87	3.2	73	2.7	37
50 - My school building is in good condition.	573	21.0	1,058	38.8	680	24.9	257	9.4	158	5.8	52
51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community.	551	20.3	620	22.9	849	31.4	396	14.6	292	10.8	70
52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it.	873	32.0	1,172	42.9	481	17.6	130	4.8	74	2.7	48
53 - I like going to this school.	625	22.9	991	36.3	704	25.8	198	7.3	211	7.7	49
54 - My family believes that I can do well in school.	1,440	52.9	933	34.3	285	10.5	36	1.3	29	1.1	55
55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up.	614	22.6	1,147	42.3	764	28.2	120	4.4	67	2.5	66
56 - I would attend a different school if I could.	330	12.2	360	13.3	691	25.5	657	24.3	671	24.8	69
57 - Teachers treat me with respect.	683	25.2	1,115	41.1	644	23.8	164	6.1	104	3.8	68
58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want.	564	20.9	1,003	37.1	753	27.9	246	9.1	135	5.0	77
59 - My teachers expect very good work from me.	917	33.8	1,230	45.3	478	17.6	53	2.0	35	1.3	65
60 - I am treated fairly at school.	532	19.7	1,197	44.2	700	25.9	167	6.2	110	4.1	72
61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers.	645	23.9	961	35.5	596	22.0	336	12.4	166	6.1	74
62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community.	382	14.2	819	30.5	1,133	42.2	230	8.6	122	4.5	92
63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school.	513	18.9	856	31.6	764	28.2	297	11.0	280	10.3	68
64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school.	752	27.9	1,196	44.4	578	21.5	96	3.6	69	2.6	87
65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor.	825	30.6	1,022	37.9	576	21.3	146	5.4	130	4.8	79
66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals.	471	17.4	778	28.8	868	32.1	336	12.4	247	9.1	78
67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information.	870	32.2	1,146	42.4	533	19.7	90	3.3	67	2.5	72

Data Collected in Fall, 2002

Tables Posted April 15, 2005

Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education