MSIP Advanced Questionnaire

Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report

UNIVERSITY CITY School district

What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl)
SEC1	Frequency	Percent
MALE	661	49.37
FEMALE	678	50.63

Frequency Missing = 11

 

What grade are you in?
SEC2	Frequency	Percent
6TH	247	18.39
7TH	182	13.55
8TH	194	14.45
9TH	193	14.37
10TH	187	13.92
11TH	180	13.40
12TH	160	11.91

Frequency Missing = 7

 

Which best describes you?
SEC3	Frequency	Percent
WHITE	133	9.95
BLACK	1037	77.56
ASIAN/ORIENTAL	12	0.90
AMERICAN INDIAN	25	1.87
HISPANIC	12	0.90
MULTI-RACIAL	118	8.83

Frequency Missing = 13

 

How far in school did your mother go?
SEC4	Frequency	Percent
UNDER 8TH	5	0.38
FINISHED 8TH	18	1.36
H.S. GRAD	237	17.89
POST SECONDARY	295	22.26
COLLEGE GRAD	584	44.08
DON T KNOW	186	14.04

Frequency Missing = 25

 

How far in school did your father go?
SEC5	Frequency	Percent
UNDER 8TH	5	0.38
FINISHED 8TH	25	1.88
H.S. GRAD	252	18.99
POST SECONDARY	187	14.09
COLLEGE GRAD	417	31.42
DON T KNOW	441	33.23

Frequency Missing = 23

 

How many days of school did you miss last month?
SEC6	Frequency	Percent
NONE	630	47.12
1 OR 2 DAYS	403	30.14
3 OR 4 DAYS	178	13.31
5 TO 10 DAYS	82	6.13
MORE THAN 10 DAYS	44	3.29

Frequency Missing = 13

 

How many hours of television do you usually watch each day?
SEC7	Frequency	Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS	212	15.88
TWO HRS.	212	15.88
THREE HRS.	234	17.53
FOUR HRS.	193	14.46
FIVE HRS.	184	13.78
SIX + HRS.	300	22.47

Frequency Missing = 15

 

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	148	11.04
TWO YEAR SCHOOL	111	8.28
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL	845	63.01
MILITARY	46	3.43
OTHER	191	14.24

Frequency Missing = 9

 

Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school?
SEC9	Frequency	Percent
A	241	17.96
A & B	431	32.12
B	128	9.54
B & C	321	23.92
C	105	7.82
C & D	86	6.41
D	16	1.19
BELOW D	14	1.04

Frequency Missing = 8

 

How much time do you usually spend on homework each day?
SEC10	Frequency	Percent
NONE ASSIGNED	62	4.68
DON T DO IT	76	5.74
1/2 HR. OR LESS	305	23.04
ONE HOUR	478	36.10
TWO HOURS	278	21.00
MORE THAN 2 HRS	125	9.44

Frequency Missing = 26

 

About how many hours per week do you usually work in a part-time job? Exclude summer vacation time.
SEC11	Frequency	Percent
NONE	867	65.24
UNDER 6 HRS.	162	12.19
6 TO 10 HRS.	96	7.22
11 TO 15 HRS.	54	4.06
16 TO 20 HRS.	65	4.89
21 TO 25 HRS.	41	3.09
MORE THAN 25	44	3.31

Frequency Missing = 21

 

How would you describe the quality of education available to you in this school?
SEC12	Frequency	Percent
EXCELLENT	171	12.94
GOOD	584	44.21
AVERAGE	452	34.22
BELOW AVERAGE	65	4.92
POOR	49	3.71

Frequency Missing = 29

 

How many hours each week do you usually spend in extra-curricular activities associated with school? - excluding sports?
SEC13	Frequency	Percent
NONE	528	39.76
1 TO 2 HRS.	353	26.58
3 TO 5 HRS.	187	14.08
6 TO 10 HRS.	116	8.73
11 TO 15 HRS.	87	6.55
16 TO 20 HRS.	33	2.48
MORE THAN 20	24	1.81

Frequency Missing = 22

 

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	240	17.92
Several Times/wk	207	15.46
Once a week	178	13.29
Once 2/wks	106	7.92
Infrequently	473	35.32
Not at all	135	10.08

Frequency Missing = 11

 

Which of the following best describes the high school program you will complete?
SEC15	Frequency	Percent
College prep.	738	55.95
Voc./ tech.	171	12.96
General	410	31.08

Frequency Missing = 31

 

Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school.
SEC16A	Frequency	Percent
Not at all	113	8.52
Rarely	254	19.16
Occasionally	444	33.48
Regularly	515	38.84

Frequency Missing = 24

 

Talk to one of your parents about your plans for high school.
sec16b	Frequency	Percent
Not at all	148	11.25
Rarely	296	22.51
Occasionally	436	33.16
Regularly	435	33.08

Frequency Missing = 35

 

Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school.
SEC16C	Frequency	Percent
Not at all	111	8.46
Rarely	224	17.07
Occasionally	394	30.03
Regularly	583	44.44

Frequency Missing = 38

Data Collected in Fall, 2004

Tables Posted April 16, 2005

Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 

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MSIP Advanced Questionnaire

Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report

UNIVERSITY CITY 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.	188	14.0	581	43.4	426	31.8	86	6.4	58	4.3	11
18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers.	177	13.3	542	40.6	404	30.3	153	11.5	58	4.3	16
19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn.	221	16.7	484	36.5	471	35.5	99	7.5	50	3.8	25
20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects.	259	19.4	556	41.7	351	26.3	104	7.8	63	4.7	17
21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach.	280	20.9	533	39.8	374	28.0	101	7.5	50	3.7	12
22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand.	242	18.1	512	38.4	381	28.6	131	9.8	68	5.1	16
23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class.	290	21.8	572	43.0	321	24.2	97	7.3	49	3.7	21
24 - My teachers make learning interesting.	158	11.9	363	27.3	528	39.8	165	12.4	114	8.6	22
25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently.	313	23.7	628	47.5	291	22.0	57	4.3	34	2.6	27
26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class.	359	27.3	559	42.5	282	21.4	67	5.1	48	3.7	35
27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed.	412	31.1	515	38.8	283	21.3	61	4.6	55	4.1	24
28 - There is good communication between teachers and students.	157	11.8	394	29.7	504	38.0	174	13.1	97	7.3	24
29 - I feel safe at school.	216	16.4	440	33.5	422	32.1	124	9.4	113	8.6	35
30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school.	224	17.0	464	35.2	412	31.3	129	9.8	89	6.8	32
31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school.	290	22.1	482	36.7	339	25.8	113	8.6	88	6.7	38
32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot.	128	9.7	210	16.0	439	33.4	310	23.6	226	17.2	37
33 - Teachers in my school really care about me.	187	14.2	388	29.4	511	38.7	130	9.8	105	7.9	29
34 - I learn about other cultures in school.	291	22.2	524	40.0	361	27.6	89	6.8	45	3.4	40
35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test.	556	42.2	476	36.1	221	16.8	36	2.7	28	2.1	33
36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects.	427	32.6	565	43.2	246	18.8	38	2.9	33	2.5	41
37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively.	213	16.1	522	39.3	413	31.1	114	8.6	65	4.9	23
38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help.	252	18.9	597	44.8	348	26.1	87	6.5	49	3.7	17
39 - In our community people tend to trust each other.	136	10.3	343	25.9	503	38.0	210	15.9	131	9.9	27
40 - Our classes are often interrupted.	227	17.2	326	24.7	480	36.3	222	16.8	66	5.0	29
41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies.	159	12.1	408	31.1	627	47.8	74	5.6	44	3.4	38
42 - I have fun learning.	210	15.9	462	34.9	455	34.4	108	8.2	87	6.6	28
43 - My teachers think I can learn.	496	37.6	550	41.7	201	15.2	39	3.0	33	2.5	31
44 - The community is proud of this school.	178	13.5	415	31.6	485	36.9	143	10.9	94	7.1	35
45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials.	236	18.0	460	35.2	436	33.3	101	7.7	75	5.7	42
46 - Students at my school are friendly.	140	10.7	332	25.4	519	39.8	168	12.9	146	11.2	45
47 - This school is a good place to learn.	184	14.0	500	38.1	429	32.7	114	8.7	84	6.4	39
48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn.	371	28.7	565	43.8	270	20.9	59	4.6	26	2.0	59
49 - My teachers are good teachers.	289	21.8	549	41.3	376	28.3	64	4.8	50	3.8	22
50 - My school building is in good condition.	121	9.2	314	23.8	415	31.4	241	18.2	231	17.5	28
51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community.	262	19.9	317	24.1	416	31.6	180	13.7	141	10.7	34
52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it.	276	21.0	507	38.5	329	25.0	133	10.1	71	5.4	34
53 - I like going to this school.	267	20.2	446	33.7	396	29.9	109	8.2	106	8.0	26
54 - My family believes that I can do well in school.	738	55.7	396	29.9	147	11.1	19	1.4	25	1.9	25
55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up.	263	19.9	473	35.7	436	32.9	80	6.0	72	5.4	26
56 - I would attend a different school if I could.	246	18.7	274	20.8	368	28.0	210	16.0	218	16.6	34
57 - Teachers treat me with respect.	282	21.3	502	37.9	359	27.1	99	7.5	82	6.2	26
58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want.	242	18.2	465	35.0	376	28.3	152	11.5	92	6.9	23
59 - My teachers expect very good work from me.	511	38.7	535	40.5	218	16.5	28	2.1	29	2.2	29
60 - I am treated fairly at school.	249	18.9	522	39.7	367	27.9	106	8.1	70	5.3	36
61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers.	269	20.5	426	32.5	291	22.2	194	14.8	131	10.0	39
62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community.	183	14.2	335	25.9	516	39.9	156	12.1	103	8.0	57
63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school.	229	17.6	400	30.7	391	30.0	151	11.6	131	10.1	48
64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school.	340	26.2	574	44.2	281	21.6	58	4.5	46	3.5	51
65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor.	301	23.2	424	32.7	326	25.1	114	8.8	133	10.2	52
66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals.	263	20.3	321	24.8	354	27.3	211	16.3	146	11.3	55
67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information.	405	31.4	521	40.4	260	20.2	63	4.9	40	3.1	61
68 - I regularly use technology in the classroom.	183	13.8	333	25.1	462	34.9	223	16.8	124	9.4	25
69 - The school counselor is an important and necessary component of my success at school.	276	20.7	438	32.9	341	25.6	155	11.6	121	9.1	19
70 - I get adequate information about how I am performing in school.	267	20.1	550	41.4	392	29.5	72	5.4	46	3.5	23
71 - The school meets my needs to be successful.	245	18.5	512	38.7	396	29.9	89	6.7	81	6.1	27
72 - My learning is supported at school.	375	28.4	540	40.9	298	22.6	51	3.9	56	4.2	30

Data Collected in Fall, 2004

Tables Posted April 16, 2005

Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education