MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
JENNINGS School district

What is your sex? (I am a:
boy/girl)
SEC1 Frequency Percent
MALE 500 49.07
FEMALE 519 50.93

Frequency Missing = 9

 

What grade are you in?
SEC2 Frequency Percent
6TH 1 0.10
7TH 226 22.11
8TH 179 17.51
9TH 199 19.47
10TH 167 16.34
11TH 138 13.50
12TH 112 10.96

Frequency Missing = 6

 

Which best describes you?
SEC3 Frequency Percent
WHITE 64 6.29
BLACK 887 87.13
AMERICAN INDIAN 17 1.67
HISPANIC 8 0.79
MULTI-RACIAL 42 4.13

Frequency Missing = 10

 

How far in school did your mother
go?
SEC4 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 4 0.39
FINISHED 8TH 32 3.16
H.S. GRAD 294 29.02
POST SECONDARY 234 23.10
COLLEGE GRAD 240 23.69
DON T KNOW 209 20.63

Frequency Missing = 15

 

How far in school did your father
go?
SEC5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 11 1.09
FINISHED 8TH 27 2.68
H.S. GRAD 265 26.26
POST SECONDARY 126 12.49
COLLEGE GRAD 173 17.15
DON T KNOW 407 40.34

Frequency Missing = 19

 

How many days of school did you miss
last month?
SEC6 Frequency Percent
NONE 519 50.73
1 OR 2 DAYS 278 27.17
3 OR 4 DAYS 133 13.00
5 TO 10 DAYS 68 6.65
MORE THAN 10 DAYS 25 2.44

Frequency Missing = 5

 

How many hours of television do you
usually watch each day?
SEC7 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 133 13.00
TWO HRS. 131 12.81
THREE HRS. 189 18.48
FOUR HRS. 183 17.89
FIVE HRS. 140 13.69
SIX + HRS. 247 24.14

Frequency Missing = 5

 

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 124 12.29
TWO YEAR SCHOOL 108 10.70
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL 608 60.26
MILITARY 44 4.36
OTHER 125 12.39

Frequency Missing = 19

 

Which of the following best
describes your grades so far
in school?
SEC9 Frequency Percent
A 100 9.82
A & B 257 25.25
B 100 9.82
B & C 331 32.51
C 105 10.31
C & D 98 9.63
D 14 1.38
BELOW D 13 1.28

Frequency Missing = 10

 

How much time do you usually spend
on homework each day?
SEC10 Frequency Percent
NONE ASSIGNED 70 6.87
DON T DO IT 53 5.20
1/2 HR. OR LESS 267 26.20
ONE HOUR 392 38.47
TWO HOURS 156 15.31
MORE THAN 2 HRS 81 7.95

Frequency Missing = 9

 

About how many hours per week do
you usually work in a part-time
job? Exclude summer vacation time.
SEC11 Frequency Percent
NONE 693 67.87
UNDER 6 HRS. 106 10.38
6 TO 10 HRS. 76 7.44
11 TO 15 HRS. 32 3.13
16 TO 20 HRS. 53 5.19
21 TO 25 HRS. 31 3.04
MORE THAN 25 30 2.94

Frequency Missing = 7

 

How would you describe the quality
of education available to you in
this school?
SEC12 Frequency Percent
EXCELLENT 150 14.71
GOOD 367 35.98
AVERAGE 422 41.37
BELOW AVERAGE 43 4.22
POOR 38 3.73

Frequency Missing = 8

 

How many hours each week do you
usually spend in extra-curricular
activities associated with school?
- excluding sports?
SEC13 Frequency Percent
NONE 402 39.49
1 TO 2 HRS. 285 28.00
3 TO 5 HRS. 193 18.96
6 TO 10 HRS. 62 6.09
11 TO 15 HRS. 35 3.44
16 TO 20 HRS. 25 2.46
MORE THAN 20 16 1.57

Frequency Missing = 10

 

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 600 59.11
Several Times/wk 181 17.83
Once a week 41 4.04
Once 2/wks 18 1.77
Infrequently 84 8.28
Not at all 91 8.97

Frequency Missing = 13

 

Which of the following best describes
the high school program you will
complete?
SEC15 Frequency Percent
College prep. 583 59.73
Voc./ tech. 158 16.19
General 235 24.08

Frequency Missing = 52

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your experiences in school.
SEC16A Frequency Percent
Not at all 88 8.98
Rarely 249 25.41
Occasionally 326 33.27
Regularly 317 32.35

Frequency Missing = 48

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for high school.
sec16b Frequency Percent
Not at all 140 14.36
Rarely 253 25.95
Occasionally 346 35.49
Regularly 236 24.21

Frequency Missing = 53

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for after high school.
SEC16C Frequency Percent
Not at all 86 8.85
Rarely 158 16.26
Occasionally 283 29.12
Regularly 445 45.78

Frequency Missing = 56

Data Collected in Fall, 2001
Tables Posted April 14, 2005
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
JENNINGS 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. 140 13.7 432 42.2 335 32.7 86 8.4 30 2.9 5
18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. 120 11.8 351 34.5 304 29.9 161 15.8 81 8.0 11
19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. 196 19.3 389 38.4 280 27.6 107 10.6 41 4.0 15
20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. 202 20.0 382 37.9 247 24.5 128 12.7 50 5.0 19
21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. 246 24.5 434 43.2 210 20.9 81 8.1 34 3.4 23
22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. 256 25.3 370 36.6 226 22.4 102 10.1 57 5.6 17
23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. 242 23.7 429 42.0 227 22.2 82 8.0 42 4.1 6
24 - My teachers make learning interesting. 110 10.8 266 26.2 389 38.4 160 15.8 89 8.8 14
25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. 254 25.1 452 44.8 230 22.8 49 4.9 25 2.5 18
26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. 225 22.3 406 40.3 276 27.4 71 7.0 30 3.0 20
27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. 325 32.2 383 37.9 187 18.5 75 7.4 40 4.0 18
28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 128 12.7 268 26.6 384 38.1 145 14.4 84 8.3 19
29 - I feel safe at school. 120 11.9 248 24.6 318 31.5 163 16.2 160 15.9 19
30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. 138 13.6 318 31.5 338 33.4 129 12.8 88 8.7 17
31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. 203 20.1 341 33.7 260 25.7 133 13.1 75 7.4 16
32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. 123 12.2 144 14.2 331 32.7 248 24.5 166 16.4 16
33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. 151 15.1 245 24.5 383 38.3 126 12.6 94 9.4 29
34 - I learn about other cultures in school. 188 18.6 384 38.0 262 25.9 110 10.9 67 6.6 17
35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. 572 56.4 275 27.1 110 10.8 36 3.5 22 2.2 13
36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. 297 29.3 452 44.5 212 20.9 27 2.7 27 2.7 13
37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. 235 23.5 444 44.4 210 21.0 77 7.7 34 3.4 28
38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. 218 21.8 395 39.5 292 29.2 64 6.4 32 3.2 27
39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 67 6.7 174 17.4 374 37.5 228 22.8 155 15.5 30
40 - Our classes are often interrupted. 144 14.5 251 25.3 354 35.6 174 17.5 71 7.1 34
41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 127 13.0 315 32.1 419 42.8 81 8.3 38 3.9 48
42 - I have fun learning. 183 18.2 311 30.9 338 33.6 107 10.6 66 6.6 23
43 - My teachers think I can learn. 376 37.6 405 40.5 162 16.2 37 3.7 19 1.9 29
44 - The community is proud of this school. 125 12.6 259 26.1 402 40.4 132 13.3 76 7.6 34
45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. 273 27.6 319 32.2 267 27.0 85 8.6 46 4.6 38
46 - Students at my school are friendly. 65 6.6 197 20.0 411 41.7 179 18.2 134 13.6 42
47 - This school is a good place to learn. 126 12.7 345 34.9 359 36.3 94 9.5 65 6.6 39
48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. 275 27.6 408 40.9 223 22.3 57 5.7 35 3.5 30
49 - My teachers are good teachers. 224 22.3 360 35.9 322 32.1 57 5.7 40 4.0 25
50 - My school building is in good condition. 135 13.6 322 32.3 292 29.3 137 13.8 110 11.0 32
51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. 213 21.4 238 23.9 314 31.6 150 15.1 79 7.9 34
52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. 278 27.9 367 36.9 210 21.1 87 8.7 53 5.3 33
53 - I like going to this school. 156 15.6 274 27.4 313 31.3 111 11.1 147 14.7 27
54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. 526 52.9 305 30.7 99 9.9 42 4.2 23 2.3 33
55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. 110 11.1 269 27.1 377 38.0 128 12.9 109 11.0 35
56 - I would attend a different school if I could. 320 32.3 195 19.7 231 23.3 131 13.2 113 11.4 38
57 - Teachers treat me with respect. 194 19.7 337 34.1 325 32.9 87 8.8 44 4.5 41
58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. 166 16.9 292 29.7 291 29.6 138 14.0 96 9.8 45
59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. 361 36.9 400 40.9 170 17.4 29 3.0 19 1.9 49
60 - I am treated fairly at school. 158 16.2 366 37.4 306 31.3 83 8.5 65 6.6 50
61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. 237 24.3 355 36.4 205 21.0 109 11.2 70 7.2 52
62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 123 12.7 191 19.7 378 39.0 179 18.5 97 10.0 60
63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. 157 16.0 274 28.0 279 28.5 126 12.9 144 14.7 48
64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. 302 30.8 364 37.1 230 23.4 51 5.2 35 3.6 46
65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. 239 24.5 319 32.7 235 24.1 119 12.2 64 6.6 52
66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. 178 18.3 232 23.8 271 27.8 162 16.6 131 13.4 54
67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. 314 31.9 335 34.1 226 23.0 69 7.0 39 4.0 45
68 - Access to technology is improving in my school. 341 36.0 375 39.6 160 16.9 45 4.8 25 2.6 82
69 - The use of technology helps me achieve in school. 287 30.5 374 39.8 202 21.5 46 4.9 31 3.3 88
70 - I receive effective training in order to use the technology available in my school. 184 19.6 282 30.1 285 30.4 122 13.0 64 6.8 91

Data Collected in Fall, 2001
Tables Posted April 14, 2005
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education