MSIP Advanced Questionnaire

Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report

AFFTON 101 School district

What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl)
SEC1	Frequency	Percent
MALE	627	49.02
FEMALE	652	50.98

Frequency Missing = 5

 

What grade are you in?
SEC2	Frequency	Percent
6TH	189	14.77
7TH	210	16.41
8TH	167	13.05
9TH	178	13.91
10TH	197	15.39
11TH	176	13.75
12TH	163	12.73

Frequency Missing = 4

 

Which best describes you?
SEC3	Frequency	Percent
WHITE	1004	79.24
BLACK	143	11.29
ASIAN/ORIENTAL	26	2.05
AMERICAN INDIAN	7	0.55
HISPANIC	23	1.82
MULTI-RACIAL	64	5.05

Frequency Missing = 17

 

How far in school did your mother go?
SEC4	Frequency	Percent
UNDER 8TH	6	0.47
FINISHED 8TH	57	4.47
H.S. GRAD	326	25.57
POST SECONDARY	272	21.33
COLLEGE GRAD	390	30.59
DON T KNOW	224	17.57

Frequency Missing = 9

 

How far in school did your father go?
SEC5	Frequency	Percent
UNDER 8TH	10	0.79
FINISHED 8TH	50	3.94
H.S. GRAD	305	24.02
POST SECONDARY	212	16.69
COLLEGE GRAD	382	30.08
DON T KNOW	311	24.49

Frequency Missing = 14

 

How many days of school did you miss last month?
SEC6	Frequency	Percent
NONE	948	73.95
1 OR 2 DAYS	233	18.17
3 OR 4 DAYS	54	4.21
5 TO 10 DAYS	30	2.34
MORE THAN 10 DAYS	17	1.33

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How many hours of television do you usually watch each day?
SEC7	Frequency	Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS	333	26.08
TWO HRS.	304	23.81
THREE HRS.	277	21.69
FOUR HRS.	170	13.31
FIVE HRS.	76	5.95
SIX + HRS.	117	9.16

Frequency Missing = 7

 

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	101	7.93
TWO YEAR SCHOOL	100	7.85
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL	874	68.60
MILITARY	57	4.47
OTHER	142	11.15

Frequency Missing = 10

 

Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school?
SEC9	Frequency	Percent
A	242	18.98
A & B	443	34.75
B	170	13.33
B & C	280	21.96
C	75	5.88
C & D	48	3.76
D	10	0.78
BELOW D	7	0.55

Frequency Missing = 9

 

How much time do you usually spend on homework each day?
SEC10	Frequency	Percent
NONE ASSIGNED	23	1.80
DON T DO IT	43	3.37
1/2 HR. OR LESS	284	22.24
ONE HOUR	536	41.97
TWO HOURS	263	20.60
MORE THAN 2 HRS	128	10.02

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	697	54.62
UNDER 6 HRS.	205	16.07
6 TO 10 HRS.	101	7.92
11 TO 15 HRS.	82	6.43
16 TO 20 HRS.	115	9.01
21 TO 25 HRS.	50	3.92
MORE THAN 25	26	2.04

Frequency Missing = 8

 

How would you describe the quality of education available to you in this school?
SEC12	Frequency	Percent
EXCELLENT	186	14.54
GOOD	608	47.54
AVERAGE	429	33.54
BELOW AVERAGE	41	3.21
POOR	15	1.17

Frequency Missing = 5

 

How many hours each week do you usually spend in extra-curricular activities associated with school? - excluding sports?
SEC13	Frequency	Percent
NONE	503	39.42
1 TO 2 HRS.	361	28.29
3 TO 5 HRS.	166	13.01
6 TO 10 HRS.	77	6.03
11 TO 15 HRS.	102	7.99
16 TO 20 HRS.	39	3.06
MORE THAN 20	28	2.19

Frequency Missing = 8

 

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	184	14.51
Several Times/wk	162	12.78
Once a week	94	7.41
Once 2/wks	68	5.36
Infrequently	431	33.99
Not at all	329	25.95

Frequency Missing = 16

 

Which of the following best describes the high school program you will complete?
SEC15	Frequency	Percent
College prep.	734	59.29
Voc./ tech.	121	9.77
General	383	30.94

Frequency Missing = 46

 

Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school.
SEC16A	Frequency	Percent
Not at all	65	5.21
Rarely	245	19.63
Occasionally	480	38.46
Regularly	458	36.70

Frequency Missing = 36

 

Talk to one of your parents about your plans for high school.
sec16b	Frequency	Percent
Not at all	203	16.38
Rarely	361	29.14
Occasionally	402	32.45
Regularly	273	22.03

Frequency Missing = 45

 

Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school.
SEC16C	Frequency	Percent
Not at all	148	11.95
Rarely	279	22.52
Occasionally	406	32.77
Regularly	406	32.77

Frequency Missing = 45

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

AFFTON 101 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.	158	12.3	620	48.4	400	31.2	77	6.0	26	2.0	3
18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers.	177	13.8	551	43.1	322	25.2	179	14.0	49	3.8	6
19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn.	240	18.8	596	46.7	342	26.8	81	6.3	17	1.3	8
20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects.	259	20.3	566	44.3	308	24.1	99	7.8	45	3.5	7
21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach.	346	27.3	610	48.2	250	19.7	44	3.5	16	1.3	18
22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand.	318	25.0	556	43.7	297	23.4	77	6.1	23	1.8	13
23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class.	172	13.5	505	39.6	409	32.1	155	12.2	34	2.7	9
24 - My teachers make learning interesting.	111	8.7	424	33.3	505	39.6	165	12.9	70	5.5	9
25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently.	273	21.5	692	54.4	245	19.3	47	3.7	14	1.1	13
26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class.	317	24.9	579	45.5	287	22.5	64	5.0	26	2.0	11
27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed.	432	34.0	521	41.0	233	18.3	60	4.7	26	2.0	12
28 - There is good communication between teachers and students.	169	13.3	527	41.5	398	31.3	125	9.8	51	4.0	14
29 - I feel safe at school.	290	22.8	469	36.8	332	26.1	108	8.5	74	5.8	11
30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school.	229	18.0	540	42.4	348	27.3	101	7.9	55	4.3	11
31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school.	259	20.3	490	38.4	319	25.0	131	10.3	76	6.0	9
32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot.	211	16.6	287	22.6	436	34.4	206	16.2	129	10.2	15
33 - Teachers in my school really care about me.	183	14.6	452	36.0	442	35.2	133	10.6	47	3.7	27
34 - I learn about other cultures in school.	261	20.5	598	46.9	297	23.3	90	7.1	29	2.3	9
35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test.	647	50.7	431	33.8	155	12.2	23	1.8	19	1.5	9
36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects.	278	21.8	669	52.3	259	20.3	52	4.1	20	1.6	6
37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively.	164	12.9	559	43.9	405	31.8	102	8.0	44	3.5	10
38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help.	332	26.1	601	47.2	266	20.9	50	3.9	23	1.8	12
39 - In our community people tend to trust each other.	107	8.5	423	33.4	474	37.5	182	14.4	79	6.2	19
40 - Our classes are often interrupted.	82	6.5	228	18.0	476	37.6	399	31.5	80	6.3	19
41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies.	92	7.4	337	27.1	666	53.6	97	7.8	50	4.0	42
42 - I have fun learning.	135	10.6	382	29.9	469	36.7	171	13.4	122	9.5	5
43 - My teachers think I can learn.	389	30.6	626	49.2	213	16.7	32	2.5	13	1.0	11
44 - The community is proud of this school.	176	13.8	430	33.8	469	36.8	139	10.9	60	4.7	10
45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials.	278	21.8	467	36.7	369	29.0	113	8.9	47	3.7	10
46 - Students at my school are friendly.	121	9.5	472	37.2	458	36.1	146	11.5	72	5.7	15
47 - This school is a good place to learn.	218	17.2	598	47.2	338	26.7	69	5.5	43	3.4	18
48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn.	485	38.0	590	46.3	157	12.3	26	2.0	17	1.3	9
49 - My teachers are good teachers.	297	23.3	608	47.7	305	23.9	42	3.3	22	1.7	10
50 - My school building is in good condition.	172	13.5	345	27.1	378	29.7	222	17.4	157	12.3	10
51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community.	212	16.7	304	24.0	457	36.1	190	15.0	104	8.2	17
52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it.	194	15.3	417	32.8	382	30.1	179	14.1	99	7.8	13
53 - I like going to this school.	269	21.1	444	34.9	353	27.7	103	8.1	105	8.2	10
54 - My family believes that I can do well in school.	701	55.2	427	33.6	108	8.5	23	1.8	11	0.9	14
55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up.	271	21.4	570	45.0	317	25.0	54	4.3	54	4.3	18
56 - I would attend a different school if I could.	182	14.3	174	13.7	309	24.3	297	23.4	308	24.3	14
57 - Teachers treat me with respect.	267	21.1	560	44.3	328	25.9	75	5.9	34	2.7	20
58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want.	190	15.0	445	35.1	366	28.8	173	13.6	95	7.5	15
59 - My teachers expect very good work from me.	399	31.4	602	47.4	230	18.1	28	2.2	12	0.9	13
60 - I am treated fairly at school.	208	16.4	578	45.5	352	27.7	93	7.3	38	3.0	15
61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers.	267	21.0	450	35.3	286	22.5	174	13.7	96	7.5	11
62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community.	148	11.6	411	32.3	522	41.0	129	10.1	62	4.9	12
63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school.	200	15.7	460	36.1	349	27.4	126	9.9	140	11.0	9
64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school.	308	24.2	551	43.3	321	25.2	61	4.8	32	2.5	11
65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor.	366	28.6	452	35.4	256	20.0	123	9.6	81	6.3	6
66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals.	184	14.4	328	25.7	402	31.5	204	16.0	159	12.5	7
67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information.	321	25.2	517	40.6	298	23.4	90	7.1	48	3.8	10

Data Collected in Fall, 2001

Tables Posted April 14, 2005

Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education