MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
GALENA R-II School district

What is your sex? (I am a:
boy/girl)
SEC1 Frequency Percent
MALE 90 54.55
FEMALE 75 45.45
 
What grade are you in?
SEC2 Frequency Percent
7TH 23 14.02
8TH 38 23.17
9TH 34 20.73
10TH 32 19.51
11TH 28 17.07
12TH 9 5.49

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Which best describes you?
SEC3 Frequency Percent
WHITE 152 93.25
AMERICAN INDIAN 2 1.23
HISPANIC 5 3.07
MULTI-RACIAL 4 2.45

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How far in school did your mother
go?
SEC4 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 2 1.23
FINISHED 8TH 19 11.73
H.S. GRAD 60 37.04
POST SECONDARY 25 15.43
COLLEGE GRAD 27 16.67
DON T KNOW 29 17.90

Frequency Missing = 3

 

How far in school did your father
go?
SEC5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 3 1.86
FINISHED 8TH 18 11.18
H.S. GRAD 59 36.65
POST SECONDARY 20 12.42
COLLEGE GRAD 23 14.29
DON T KNOW 38 23.60

Frequency Missing = 4

 

How many days of school did you miss
last month?
SEC6 Frequency Percent
NONE 64 39.51
1 OR 2 DAYS 50 30.86
3 OR 4 DAYS 29 17.90
5 TO 10 DAYS 15 9.26
MORE THAN 10 DAYS 4 2.47

Frequency Missing = 3

 

How many hours of television do you
usually watch each day?
SEC7 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 53 32.52
TWO HRS. 39 23.93
THREE HRS. 33 20.25
FOUR HRS. 21 12.88
FIVE HRS. 9 5.52
SIX + HRS. 8 4.91

Frequency Missing = 2

 

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 34 20.73
TWO YEAR SCHOOL 16 9.76
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL 84 51.22
MILITARY 18 10.98
OTHER 12 7.32

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Which of the following best
describes your grades so far
in school?
SEC9 Frequency Percent
A 34 20.73
A & B 41 25.00
B 16 9.76
B & C 42 25.61
C 11 6.71
C & D 15 9.15
D 4 2.44
BELOW D 1 0.61

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How much time do you usually spend
on homework each day?
SEC10 Frequency Percent
NONE ASSIGNED 27 16.36
DON T DO IT 20 12.12
1/2 HR. OR LESS 50 30.30
ONE HOUR 41 24.85
TWO HOURS 18 10.91
MORE THAN 2 HRS 9 5.45
 
About how many hours per week do
you usually work in a part-time
job? Exclude summer vacation time.
SEC11 Frequency Percent
NONE 112 68.29
UNDER 6 HRS. 17 10.37
6 TO 10 HRS. 10 6.10
11 TO 15 HRS. 8 4.88
16 TO 20 HRS. 12 7.32
MORE THAN 25 5 3.05

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How would you describe the quality
of education available to you in
this school?
SEC12 Frequency Percent
EXCELLENT 24 14.55
GOOD 61 36.97
AVERAGE 61 36.97
BELOW AVERAGE 8 4.85
POOR 11 6.67
 
How many hours each week do you
usually spend in extra-curricular
activities associated with school?
- excluding sports?
SEC13 Frequency Percent
NONE 38 23.31
1 TO 2 HRS. 42 25.77
3 TO 5 HRS. 22 13.50
6 TO 10 HRS. 26 15.95
11 TO 15 HRS. 22 13.50
16 TO 20 HRS. 6 3.68
MORE THAN 20 7 4.29

Frequency Missing = 2

 

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 79 48.47
Several Times/wk 40 24.54
Once a week 17 10.43
Once 2/wks 6 3.68
Infrequently 14 8.59
Not at all 7 4.29

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Which of the following best describes
the high school program you will
complete?
SEC15 Frequency Percent
College prep. 76 48.41
Voc./ tech. 33 21.02
General 48 30.57

Frequency Missing = 8

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your experiences in school.
SEC16A Frequency Percent
Not at all 12 7.50
Rarely 35 21.88
Occasionally 60 37.50
Regularly 53 33.13

Frequency Missing = 5

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for high school.
sec16b Frequency Percent
Not at all 18 11.32
Rarely 38 23.90
Occasionally 56 35.22
Regularly 47 29.56

Frequency Missing = 6

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for after high school.
SEC16C Frequency Percent
Not at all 14 8.92
Rarely 25 15.92
Occasionally 46 29.30
Regularly 72 45.86

Frequency Missing = 8

Data Collected in Spring, 2002
Tables Posted April 15, 2005
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
GALENA R-II 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. 14 8.5 61 37.2 62 37.8 12 7.3 15 9.1 1
18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. 9 5.5 53 32.3 50 30.5 28 17.1 24 14.6 1
19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. 24 14.8 65 40.1 49 30.2 16 9.9 8 4.9 3
20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. 22 13.4 70 42.7 47 28.7 14 8.5 11 6.7 1
21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. 43 26.2 73 44.5 32 19.5 7 4.3 9 5.5 1
22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. 42 25.8 64 39.3 31 19.0 15 9.2 11 6.7 2
23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. 31 19.0 51 31.3 44 27.0 25 15.3 12 7.4 2
24 - My teachers make learning interesting. 19 11.7 40 24.5 64 39.3 18 11.0 22 13.5 2
25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. 29 17.8 77 47.2 40 24.5 9 5.5 8 4.9 2
26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. 31 19.0 72 44.2 36 22.1 15 9.2 9 5.5 2
27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. 43 26.5 70 43.2 26 16.0 9 5.6 14 8.6 3
28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 26 16.1 59 36.6 46 28.6 16 9.9 14 8.7 4
29 - I feel safe at school. 68 41.5 56 34.1 25 15.2 3 1.8 12 7.3 1
30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. 42 25.9 58 35.8 40 24.7 10 6.2 12 7.4 3
31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. 37 22.8 69 42.6 29 17.9 15 9.3 12 7.4 3
32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. 45 28.0 43 26.7 38 23.6 22 13.7 13 8.1 4
33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. 27 16.7 45 27.8 59 36.4 15 9.3 16 9.9 3
34 - I learn about other cultures in school. 21 13.0 57 35.2 54 33.3 13 8.0 17 10.5 3
35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. 72 44.2 57 35.0 20 12.3 3 1.8 11 6.7 2
36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. 32 19.6 83 50.9 32 19.6 10 6.1 6 3.7 2
37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. 32 19.6 71 43.6 41 25.2 12 7.4 7 4.3 2
38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. 42 25.8 76 46.6 30 18.4 8 4.9 7 4.3 2
39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 22 13.7 45 28.0 54 33.5 20 12.4 20 12.4 4
40 - Our classes are often interrupted. 19 11.8 26 16.1 55 34.2 49 30.4 12 7.5 4
41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 20 12.8 46 29.5 68 43.6 14 9.0 8 5.1 9
42 - I have fun learning. 29 17.6 38 23.0 61 37.0 20 12.1 17 10.3 0
43 - My teachers think I can learn. 51 31.3 71 43.6 26 16.0 7 4.3 8 4.9 2
44 - The community is proud of this school. 27 16.8 56 34.8 56 34.8 11 6.8 11 6.8 4
45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. 26 16.0 59 36.4 45 27.8 17 10.5 15 9.3 3
46 - Students at my school are friendly. 35 21.5 68 41.7 43 26.4 10 6.1 7 4.3 2
47 - This school is a good place to learn. 32 19.6 68 41.7 38 23.3 12 7.4 13 8.0 2
48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. 55 34.0 69 42.6 26 16.0 5 3.1 7 4.3 3
49 - My teachers are good teachers. 40 24.5 56 34.4 49 30.1 10 6.1 8 4.9 2
50 - My school building is in good condition. 41 25.2 75 46.0 29 17.8 8 4.9 10 6.1 2
51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. 34 20.7 36 22.0 58 35.4 21 12.8 15 9.1 1
52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. 66 40.5 70 42.9 20 12.3 0 0.0 7 4.3 2
53 - I like going to this school. 43 26.2 57 34.8 38 23.2 7 4.3 19 11.6 1
54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. 88 53.7 52 31.7 12 7.3 7 4.3 5 3.0 1
55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. 33 20.1 55 33.5 49 29.9 13 7.9 14 8.5 1
56 - I would attend a different school if I could. 26 16.0 28 17.2 44 27.0 29 17.8 36 22.1 2
57 - Teachers treat me with respect. 37 22.7 54 33.1 40 24.5 18 11.0 14 8.6 2
58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. 29 17.7 53 32.3 44 26.8 22 13.4 16 9.8 1
59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. 46 28.0 64 39.0 44 26.8 1 0.6 9 5.5 1
60 - I am treated fairly at school. 30 18.3 65 39.6 40 24.4 14 8.5 15 9.1 1
61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. 51 31.1 64 39.0 25 15.2 10 6.1 14 8.5 1
62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 26 16.0 43 26.5 58 35.8 18 11.1 17 10.5 3
63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. 29 17.7 52 31.7 37 22.6 19 11.6 27 16.5 1
64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. 40 24.5 72 44.2 33 20.2 8 4.9 10 6.1 2
65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. 48 29.3 57 34.8 29 17.7 11 6.7 19 11.6 1
66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. 25 15.2 40 24.4 48 29.3 23 14.0 28 17.1 1
67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. 55 33.3 69 41.8 24 14.5 9 5.5 8 4.8 0

Data Collected in Spring, 2002
Tables Posted April 15, 2005
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education