MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
ADVANCE R-IV School district

What is your sex? (I am a:
boy/girl)
SEC1 Frequency Percent
MALE 101 47.64
FEMALE 111 52.36
 
What grade are you in?
SEC2 Frequency Percent
7TH 29 13.68
8TH 44 20.75
9TH 31 14.62
10TH 35 16.51
11TH 39 18.40
12TH 34 16.04
 
Which best describes you?
SEC3 Frequency Percent
WHITE 198 93.40
AMERICAN INDIAN 6 2.83
HISPANIC 2 0.94
MULTI-RACIAL 6 2.83
 
How far in school did your mother
go?
SEC4 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 3 1.44
FINISHED 8TH 14 6.73
H.S. GRAD 72 34.62
POST SECONDARY 35 16.83
COLLEGE GRAD 50 24.04
DON T KNOW 34 16.35

Frequency Missing = 4

 

How far in school did your father
go?
SEC5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 6 2.87
FINISHED 8TH 14 6.70
H.S. GRAD 95 45.45
POST SECONDARY 36 17.22
COLLEGE GRAD 21 10.05
DON T KNOW 37 17.70

Frequency Missing = 3

 

How many days of school did you miss
last month?
SEC6 Frequency Percent
NONE 94 44.34
1 OR 2 DAYS 82 38.68
3 OR 4 DAYS 22 10.38
5 TO 10 DAYS 8 3.77
MORE THAN 10 DAYS 6 2.83
 
How many hours of television do you
usually watch each day?
SEC7 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 75 35.55
TWO HRS. 57 27.01
THREE HRS. 37 17.54
FOUR HRS. 15 7.11
FIVE HRS. 11 5.21
SIX + HRS. 16 7.58

Frequency Missing = 1

 

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 33 15.64
TWO YEAR SCHOOL 14 6.64
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL 125 59.24
MILITARY 15 7.11
OTHER 24 11.37

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Which of the following best
describes your grades so far
in school?
SEC9 Frequency Percent
A 48 22.75
A & B 58 27.49
B 23 10.90
B & C 41 19.43
C 13 6.16
C & D 19 9.00
D 6 2.84
BELOW D 3 1.42

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How much time do you usually spend
on homework each day?
SEC10 Frequency Percent
NONE ASSIGNED 19 8.96
DON T DO IT 16 7.55
1/2 HR. OR LESS 60 28.30
ONE HOUR 67 31.60
TWO HOURS 32 15.09
MORE THAN 2 HRS 18 8.49
 
About how many hours per week do
you usually work in a part-time
job? Exclude summer vacation time.
SEC11 Frequency Percent
NONE 118 55.66
UNDER 6 HRS. 32 15.09
6 TO 10 HRS. 10 4.72
11 TO 15 HRS. 14 6.60
16 TO 20 HRS. 22 10.38
21 TO 25 HRS. 7 3.30
MORE THAN 25 9 4.25
 
How would you describe the quality
of education available to you in
this school?
SEC12 Frequency Percent
EXCELLENT 24 11.32
GOOD 110 51.89
AVERAGE 66 31.13
BELOW AVERAGE 6 2.83
POOR 6 2.83
 
How many hours each week do you
usually spend in extra-curricular
activities associated with school?
- excluding sports?
SEC13 Frequency Percent
NONE 57 26.89
1 TO 2 HRS. 54 25.47
3 TO 5 HRS. 30 14.15
6 TO 10 HRS. 25 11.79
11 TO 15 HRS. 29 13.68
16 TO 20 HRS. 14 6.60
MORE THAN 20 3 1.42
 
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 77 36.32
Several Times/wk 28 13.21
Once a week 22 10.38
Once 2/wks 17 8.02
Infrequently 47 22.17
Not at all 21 9.91
 
Which of the following best describes
the high school program you will
complete?
SEC15 Frequency Percent
College prep. 137 67.16
Voc./ tech. 22 10.78
General 45 22.06

Frequency Missing = 8

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your experiences in school.
SEC16A Frequency Percent
Not at all 15 7.35
Rarely 42 20.59
Occasionally 80 39.22
Regularly 67 32.84

Frequency Missing = 8

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for high school.
sec16b Frequency Percent
Not at all 23 11.39
Rarely 50 24.75
Occasionally 79 39.11
Regularly 50 24.75

Frequency Missing = 10

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for after high school.
SEC16C Frequency Percent
Not at all 19 9.45
Rarely 29 14.43
Occasionally 82 40.80
Regularly 71 35.32

Frequency Missing = 11

Data Collected in Fall, 2005
Tables Posted April 13, 2006
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
ADVANCE R-IV 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. 29 13.7 84 39.6 81 38.2 10 4.7 8 3.8 0
18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. 22 10.4 84 39.8 63 29.9 31 14.7 11 5.2 1
19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. 30 14.4 104 50.0 53 25.5 17 8.2 4 1.9 4
20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. 35 16.6 102 48.3 53 25.1 17 8.1 4 1.9 1
21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. 48 23.0 104 49.8 44 21.1 9 4.3 4 1.9 3
22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. 56 26.5 86 40.8 47 22.3 16 7.6 6 2.8 1
23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. 41 19.4 97 46.0 56 26.5 14 6.6 3 1.4 1
24 - My teachers make learning interesting. 19 9.0 61 29.0 87 41.4 25 11.9 18 8.6 2
25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. 34 16.0 107 50.5 44 20.8 21 9.9 6 2.8 0
26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. 44 21.0 84 40.0 65 31.0 8 3.8 9 4.3 2
27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. 54 25.8 104 49.8 35 16.7 10 4.8 6 2.9 3
28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 30 14.5 79 38.2 68 32.9 23 11.1 7 3.4 5
29 - I feel safe at school. 56 26.7 87 41.4 42 20.0 10 4.8 15 7.1 2
30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. 32 15.1 84 39.6 65 30.7 14 6.6 17 8.0 0
31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. 55 25.9 87 41.0 38 17.9 18 8.5 14 6.6 0
32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. 74 34.9 59 27.8 54 25.5 11 5.2 14 6.6 0
33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. 33 15.6 70 33.0 80 37.7 16 7.5 13 6.1 0
34 - I learn about other cultures in school. 30 14.4 87 41.6 52 24.9 30 14.4 10 4.8 3
35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. 92 43.6 83 39.3 29 13.7 3 1.4 4 1.9 1
36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. 53 25.1 112 53.1 32 15.2 10 4.7 4 1.9 1
37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. 42 19.9 103 48.8 53 25.1 8 3.8 5 2.4 1
38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. 52 24.5 97 45.8 48 22.6 8 3.8 7 3.3 0
39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 21 10.0 67 31.9 75 35.7 28 13.3 19 9.0 2
40 - Our classes are often interrupted. 27 12.8 44 20.9 84 39.8 44 20.9 12 5.7 1
41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 26 12.4 75 35.7 95 45.2 6 2.9 8 3.8 2
42 - I have fun learning. 18 8.5 65 30.8 70 33.2 24 11.4 34 16.1 1
43 - My teachers think I can learn. 63 29.7 104 49.1 37 17.5 3 1.4 5 2.4 0
44 - The community is proud of this school. 47 22.5 83 39.7 62 29.7 8 3.8 9 4.3 3
45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. 44 21.0 86 41.0 57 27.1 18 8.6 5 2.4 2
46 - Students at my school are friendly. 20 9.5 61 28.9 77 36.5 29 13.7 24 11.4 1
47 - This school is a good place to learn. 30 14.3 94 44.8 58 27.6 13 6.2 15 7.1 2
48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. 70 33.3 103 49.0 30 14.3 3 1.4 4 1.9 2
49 - My teachers are good teachers. 56 26.5 95 45.0 44 20.9 10 4.7 6 2.8 1
50 - My school building is in good condition. 66 31.4 108 51.4 28 13.3 5 2.4 3 1.4 2
51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. 44 21.2 63 30.3 63 30.3 23 11.1 15 7.2 4
52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. 57 27.1 100 47.6 38 18.1 9 4.3 6 2.9 2
53 - I like going to this school. 39 18.4 80 37.7 54 25.5 15 7.1 24 11.3 0
54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. 102 48.3 85 40.3 18 8.5 5 2.4 1 0.5 1
55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. 38 17.9 82 38.7 63 29.7 11 5.2 18 8.5 0
56 - I would attend a different school if I could. 32 15.2 43 20.4 52 24.6 34 16.1 50 23.7 1
57 - Teachers treat me with respect. 34 16.4 94 45.4 61 29.5 10 4.8 8 3.9 5
58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. 39 18.5 90 42.7 63 29.9 11 5.2 8 3.8 1
59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. 63 29.9 98 46.4 39 18.5 7 3.3 4 1.9 1
60 - I am treated fairly at school. 38 17.9 101 47.6 52 24.5 9 4.2 12 5.7 0
61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. 67 31.8 97 46.0 29 13.7 9 4.3 9 4.3 1
62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 23 11.0 66 31.4 91