MSIP Advanced Questionnaire

Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report

LADUE School district

What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl)
SEC1	Frequency	Percent
MALE	746	48.25
FEMALE	800	51.75

Frequency Missing = 1

 

What grade are you in?
SEC2	Frequency	Percent
6TH	241	15.63
7TH	206	13.36
8TH	229	14.85
9TH	225	14.59
10TH	239	15.50
11TH	227	14.72
12TH	175	11.35

Frequency Missing = 5

 

Which best describes you?
SEC3	Frequency	Percent
WHITE	1074	70.38
BLACK	229	15.01
ASIAN/ORIENTAL	103	6.75
AMERICAN INDIAN	5	0.33
HISPANIC	25	1.64
MULTI-RACIAL	90	5.90

Frequency Missing = 21

 

How far in school did your mother go?
SEC4	Frequency	Percent
UNDER 8TH	9	0.59
FINISHED 8TH	9	0.59
H.S. GRAD	95	6.18
POST SECONDARY	159	10.34
COLLEGE GRAD	1161	75.49
DON T KNOW	105	6.83

Frequency Missing = 9

 

How far in school did your father go?
SEC5	Frequency	Percent
UNDER 8TH	8	0.52
FINISHED 8TH	14	0.91
H.S. GRAD	71	4.63
POST SECONDARY	107	6.98
COLLEGE GRAD	1179	76.86
DON T KNOW	155	10.10

Frequency Missing = 13

 

How many days of school did you miss last month?
SEC6	Frequency	Percent
NONE	616	40.05
1 OR 2 DAYS	595	38.69
3 OR 4 DAYS	208	13.52
5 TO 10 DAYS	87	5.66
MORE THAN 10 DAYS	32	2.08

Frequency Missing = 9

 

How many hours of television do you usually watch each day?
SEC7	Frequency	Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS	621	40.40
TWO HRS.	448	29.15
THREE HRS.	212	13.79
FOUR HRS.	114	7.42
FIVE HRS.	58	3.77
SIX + HRS.	84	5.47

Frequency Missing = 10

 

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	48	3.12
TWO YEAR SCHOOL	35	2.27
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL	1326	86.10
MILITARY	31	2.01
OTHER	100	6.49

Frequency Missing = 7

 

Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school?
SEC9	Frequency	Percent
A	638	41.43
A & B	424	27.53
B	203	13.18
B & C	177	11.49
C	60	3.90
C & D	28	1.82
D	2	0.13
BELOW D	8	0.52

Frequency Missing = 7

 

How much time do you usually spend on homework each day?
SEC10	Frequency	Percent
NONE ASSIGNED	25	1.62
DON T DO IT	62	4.02
1/2 HR. OR LESS	290	18.81
ONE HOUR	619	40.14
TWO HOURS	350	22.70
MORE THAN 2 HRS	196	12.71

Frequency Missing = 5

 

About how many hours per week do you usually work in a part-time job? Exclude summer vacation time.
SEC11	Frequency	Percent
NONE	1082	70.77
UNDER 6 HRS.	186	12.16
6 TO 10 HRS.	104	6.80
11 TO 15 HRS.	64	4.19
16 TO 20 HRS.	46	3.01
21 TO 25 HRS.	23	1.50
MORE THAN 25	24	1.57

Frequency Missing = 18

 

How would you describe the quality of education available to you in this school?
SEC12	Frequency	Percent
EXCELLENT	693	45.12
GOOD	678	44.14
AVERAGE	127	8.27
BELOW AVERAGE	23	1.50
POOR	15	0.98

Frequency Missing = 11

 

How many hours each week do you usually spend in extra-curricular activities associated with school? - excluding sports?
SEC13	Frequency	Percent
NONE	376	24.59
1 TO 2 HRS.	414	27.08
3 TO 5 HRS.	284	18.57
6 TO 10 HRS.	154	10.07
11 TO 15 HRS.	185	12.10
16 TO 20 HRS.	72	4.71
MORE THAN 20	44	2.88

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	510	33.38
Several Times/wk	535	35.01
Once a week	205	13.42
Once 2/wks	115	7.53
Infrequently	148	9.69
Not at all	15	0.98

Frequency Missing = 19

 

Which of the following best describes the high school program you will complete?
SEC15	Frequency	Percent
College prep.	1020	70.88
Voc./ tech.	95	6.60
General	324	22.52

Frequency Missing = 108

 

Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school.
SEC16A	Frequency	Percent
Not at all	82	5.59
Rarely	260	17.72
Occasionally	545	37.15
Regularly	580	39.54

Frequency Missing = 80

 

Talk to one of your parents about your plans for high school.
sec16b	Frequency	Percent
Not at all	175	12.09
Rarely	337	23.27
Occasionally	580	40.06
Regularly	356	24.59

Frequency Missing = 99

 

Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school.
SEC16C	Frequency	Percent
Not at all	144	9.98
Rarely	321	22.25
Occasionally	493	34.16
Regularly	485	33.61

Frequency Missing = 104

Data Collected in Spring, 2004

Tables Posted April 16, 2005

Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 

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MSIP Advanced Questionnaire

Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report

LADUE 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.	168	10.9	767	50.0	438	28.5	127	8.3	35	2.3	12
18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers.	420	27.4	709	46.2	306	19.9	78	5.1	21	1.4	13
19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn.	248	16.3	757	49.8	400	26.3	89	5.9	26	1.7	27
20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects.	242	15.9	652	42.8	411	27.0	162	10.6	56	3.7	24
21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach.	363	24.0	736	48.6	322	21.3	66	4.4	27	1.8	33
22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand.	298	19.6	673	44.2	381	25.0	140	9.2	32	2.1	23
23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class.	378	24.7	670	43.8	356	23.3	98	6.4	26	1.7	19
24 - My teachers make learning interesting.	129	8.5	531	34.8	620	40.6	182	11.9	64	4.2	21
25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently.	314	20.7	742	49.0	351	23.2	90	5.9	18	1.2	32
26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class.	398	26.1	740	48.6	312	20.5	55	3.6	19	1.2	23
27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed.	459	30.1	630	41.4	314	20.6	92	6.0	28	1.8	24
28 - There is good communication between teachers and students.	216	14.1	656	42.9	495	32.4	114	7.5	48	3.1	18
29 - I feel safe at school.	489	32.1	620	40.7	288	18.9	80	5.2	48	3.1	22
30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school.	292	19.1	586	38.3	452	29.5	126	8.2	75	4.9	16
31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school.	282	18.5	608	39.9	386	25.3	177	11.6	72	4.7	22
32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot.	277	18.3	347	22.9	385	25.4	224	14.8	280	18.5	34
33 - Teachers in my school really care about me.	193	12.8	550	36.4	522	34.6	174	11.5	70	4.6	38
34 - I learn about other cultures in school.	252	16.6	618	40.6	444	29.2	157	10.3	51	3.4	25
35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test.	467	30.5	556	36.3	369	24.1	92	6.0	47	3.1	16
36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects.	422	27.4	802	52.1	255	16.6	35	2.3	25	1.6	8
37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively.	229	14.9	696	45.4	466	30.4	109	7.1	32	2.1	15
38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help.	286	18.8	726	47.6	399	26.2	73	4.8	40	2.6	23
39 - In our community people tend to trust each other.	158	10.4	551	36.2	559	36.8	184	12.1	69	4.5	26
40 - Our classes are often interrupted.	137	9.0	315	20.8	588	38.8	399	26.3	77	5.1	31
41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies.	120	8.0	394	26.3	739	49.3	159	10.6	88	5.9	47
42 - I have fun learning.	209	13.7	499	32.6	546	35.7	172	11.2	105	6.9	16
43 - My teachers think I can learn.	500	32.7	717	47.0	252	16.5	39	2.6	19	1.2	20
44 - The community is proud of this school.	536	35.2	636	41.8	295	19.4	27	1.8	28	1.8	25
45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials.	432	28.2	687	44.8	305	19.9	78	5.1	30	2.0	15
46 - Students at my school are friendly.	202	13.2	595	39.0	519	34.0	148	9.7	61	4.0	22
47 - This school is a good place to learn.	364	23.9	760	49.9	325	21.3	47	3.1	28	1.8	23
48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn.	605	39.8	680	44.7	187	12.3	26	1.7	23	1.5	26
49 - My teachers are good teachers.	405	26.5	692	45.2	355	23.2	51	3.3	27	1.8	17
50 - My school building is in good condition.	418	27.3	655	42.8	325	21.2	85	5.6	47	3.1	17
51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community.	219	14.4	335	22.1	452	29.8	246	16.2	267	17.6	28
52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it.	601	39.5	626	41.2	220	14.5	45	3.0	29	1.9	26
53 - I like going to this school.	375	24.6	568	37.3	398	26.1	99	6.5	82	5.4	25
54 - My family believes that I can do well in school.	821	54.1	507	33.4	145	9.6	23	1.5	22	1.4	29
55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up.	485	31.9	669	44.0	293	19.3	42	2.8	30	2.0	28
56 - I would attend a different school if I could.	148	9.7	204	13.4	401	26.4	389	25.6	379	24.9	26
57 - Teachers treat me with respect.	341	22.4	680	44.7	383	25.2	75	4.9	42	2.8	26
58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want.	302	20.0	622	41.2	405	26.8	120	7.9	61	4.0	37
59 - My teachers expect very good work from me.	511	33.6	710	46.7	253	16.6	32	2.1	15	1.0	26
60 - I am treated fairly at school.	289	19.2	719	47.6	360	23.9	95	6.3	46	3.0	38
61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers.	356	23.5	649	42.9	331	21.9	120	7.9	56	3.7	35
62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community.	178	11.8	505	33.5	633	42.0	142	9.4	49	3.3	40
63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school.	194	12.8	520	34.3	455	30.0	197	13.0	149	9.8	32
64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school.	374	24.7	680	45.0	351	23.2	79	5.2	28	1.9	35
65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor.	313	20.6	433	28.5	421	27.8	178	11.7	172	11.3	30
66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals.	243	16.1	520	34.6	447	29.7	189	12.6	106	7.0	42
67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information.	523	34.6	649	43.0	262	17.4	48	3.2	28	1.9	37

Data Collected in Spring, 2004

Tables Posted April 16, 2005

Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education