MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
CRANE R-III School district

What is your sex? (I am a:
boy/girl)
SEC1 Frequency Percent
MALE 183 51.12
FEMALE 175 48.88
 
What grade are you in?
SEC2 Frequency Percent
6TH 63 17.60
7TH 55 15.36
8TH 53 14.80
9TH 52 14.53
10TH 49 13.69
11TH 50 13.97
12TH 36 10.06
 
Which best describes you?
SEC3 Frequency Percent
WHITE 330 92.18
BLACK 1 0.28
AMERICAN INDIAN 14 3.91
HISPANIC 6 1.68
MULTI-RACIAL 7 1.96
 
How far in school did your mother
go?
SEC4 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 3 0.84
FINISHED 8TH 33 9.27
H.S. GRAD 131 36.80
POST SECONDARY 68 19.10
COLLEGE GRAD 67 18.82
DON T KNOW 54 15.17

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How far in school did your father
go?
SEC5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 7 1.96
FINISHED 8TH 32 8.94
H.S. GRAD 141 39.39
POST SECONDARY 57 15.92
COLLEGE GRAD 41 11.45
DON T KNOW 80 22.35
 
How many days of school did you miss
last month?
SEC6 Frequency Percent
NONE 192 53.63
1 OR 2 DAYS 117 32.68
3 OR 4 DAYS 33 9.22
5 TO 10 DAYS 12 3.35
MORE THAN 10 DAYS 4 1.12
 
How many hours of television do you
usually watch each day?
SEC7 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 110 30.81
TWO HRS. 98 27.45
THREE HRS. 70 19.61
FOUR HRS. 45 12.61
FIVE HRS. 12 3.36
SIX + HRS. 22 6.16

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 65 18.21
TWO YEAR SCHOOL 32 8.96
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL 175 49.02
MILITARY 26 7.28
OTHER 59 16.53

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Which of the following best
describes your grades so far
in school?
SEC9 Frequency Percent
A 108 30.25
A & B 141 39.50
B 27 7.56
B & C 53 14.85
C 11 3.08
C & D 13 3.64
BELOW D 4 1.12

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How much time do you usually spend
on homework each day?
SEC10 Frequency Percent
NONE ASSIGNED 77 21.57
DON T DO IT 14 3.92
1/2 HR. OR LESS 116 32.49
ONE HOUR 102 28.57
TWO HOURS 42 11.76
MORE THAN 2 HRS 6 1.68

Frequency Missing = 1

 

About how many hours per week do
you usually work in a part-time
job? Exclude summer vacation time.
SEC11 Frequency Percent
NONE 214 59.94
UNDER 6 HRS. 59 16.53
6 TO 10 HRS. 32 8.96
11 TO 15 HRS. 20 5.60
16 TO 20 HRS. 12 3.36
21 TO 25 HRS. 6 1.68
MORE THAN 25 14 3.92

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How would you describe the quality
of education available to you in
this school?
SEC12 Frequency Percent
EXCELLENT 80 22.60
GOOD 169 47.74
AVERAGE 88 24.86
BELOW AVERAGE 7 1.98
POOR 10 2.82

Frequency Missing = 4

 

How many hours each week do you
usually spend in extra-curricular
activities associated with school?
- excluding sports?
SEC13 Frequency Percent
NONE 133 37.15
1 TO 2 HRS. 98 27.37
3 TO 5 HRS. 42 11.73
6 TO 10 HRS. 45 12.57
11 TO 15 HRS. 24 6.70
16 TO 20 HRS. 12 3.35
MORE THAN 20 4 1.12
 
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 105 29.41
Several Times/wk 90 25.21
Once a week 44 12.32
Once 2/wks 18 5.04
Infrequently 79 22.13
Not at all 21 5.88

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Which of the following best describes
the high school program you will
complete?
SEC15 Frequency Percent
College prep. 187 52.97
Voc./ tech. 85 24.08
General 81 22.95

Frequency Missing = 5

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your experiences in school.
SEC16A Frequency Percent
Not at all 19 5.34
Rarely 66 18.54
Occasionally 119 33.43
Regularly 152 42.70

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for high school.
sec16b Frequency Percent
Not at all 52 14.61
Rarely 90 25.28
Occasionally 118 33.15
Regularly 96 26.97

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for after high school.
SEC16C Frequency Percent
Not at all 30 8.47
Rarely 63 17.80
Occasionally 122 34.46
Regularly 139 39.27

Frequency Missing = 4

Data Collected in Fall, 2004
Tables Posted April 16, 2005
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
CRANE R-III 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. 48 13.4 174 48.7 115 32.2 17 4.8 3 0.8 1
18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. 51 14.3 159 44.7 93 26.1 36 10.1 17 4.8 2
19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. 95 26.7 155 43.5 78 21.9 21 5.9 7 2.0 2
20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. 92 25.8 157 44.1 79 22.2 22 6.2 6 1.7 2
21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. 115 32.3 165 46.3 54 15.2 14 3.9 8 2.2 2
22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. 99 27.8 154 43.3 67 18.8 23 6.5 13 3.7 2
23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. 81 22.9 143 40.4 90 25.4 26 7.3 14 4.0 4
24 - My teachers make learning interesting. 60 16.9 119 33.4 124 34.8 37 10.4 16 4.5 2
25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. 94 26.6 179 50.7 70 19.8 8 2.3 2 0.6 5
26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. 107 30.6 140 40.0 72 20.6 15 4.3 16 4.6 8
27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. 139 38.9 165 46.2 39 10.9 9 2.5 5 1.4 1
28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 92 25.7 162 45.3 77 21.5 21 5.9 6 1.7 0
29 - I feel safe at school. 127 35.7 143 40.2 65 18.3 13 3.7 8 2.2 2
30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. 93 26.3 143 40.5 71 20.1 28 7.9 18 5.1 5
31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. 102 28.5 155 43.3 71 19.8 18 5.0 12 3.4 0
32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. 104 29.2 78 21.9 93 26.1 50 14.0 31 8.7 2
33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. 80 22.6 128 36.2 99 28.0 29 8.2 18 5.1 4
34 - I learn about other cultures in school. 71 20.1 144 40.8 102 28.9 25 7.1 11 3.1 5
35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. 218 61.4 113 31.8 15 4.2 5 1.4 4 1.1 3
36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. 122 34.5 159 44.9 51 14.4 12 3.4 10 2.8 4
37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. 106 29.7 186 52.1 49 13.7 12 3.4 4 1.1 1
38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. 127 35.7 158 44.4 55 15.4 11 3.1 5 1.4 2
39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 70 19.7 117 33.0 118 33.2 31 8.7 19 5.4 3
40 - Our classes are often interrupted. 35 9.8 95 26.7 115 32.3 94 26.4 17 4.8 2
41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 66 18.6 156 43.9 114 32.1 9 2.5 10 2.8 3
42 - I have fun learning. 71 19.9 113 31.7 114 31.9 30 8.4 29 8.1 1
43 - My teachers think I can learn. 148 41.8 156 44.1 40 11.3 6 1.7 4 1.1 4
44 - The community is proud of this school. 100 28.2 143 40.4 83 23.4 20 5.6 8 2.3 4
45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. 98 27.5 136 38.1 72 20.2 32 9.0 19 5.3 1
46 - Students at my school are friendly. 59 16.5 137 38.4 111 31.1 28 7.8 22 6.2 1
47 - This school is a good place to learn. 112 31.5 170 47.8 54 15.2 10 2.8 10 2.8 2
48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. 136 38.4 154 43.5 46 13.0 14 4.0 4 1.1 4
49 - My teachers are good teachers. 145 40.5 142 39.7 60 16.8 7 2.0 4 1.1 0
50 - My school building is in good condition. 114 31.8 171 47.8 48 13.4 20 5.6 5 1.4 0
51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. 62 17.5 74 20.8 104 29.3 73 20.6 42 11.8 3
52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. 141 39.4 143 39.9 55 15.4 13 3.6 6 1.7 0
53 - I like going to this school. 110 30.8 124 34.7 70 19.6 26 7.3 27 7.6 1
54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. 215 60.2 117 32.8 18 5.0 5 1.4 2 0.6 1
55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. 107 30.1 144 40.4 72 20.2 17 4.8 16 4.5 2
56 - I would attend a different school if I could. 54 15.1 39 10.9 90 25.1 79 22.1 96 26.8 0
57 - Teachers treat me with respect. 112 31.5 149 42.0 73 20.6 9 2.5 12 3.4 3
58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. 108 30.3 149 41.7 70 19.6 21 5.9 9 2.5 1
59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. 145 40.6 161 45.1 43 12.0 5 1.4 3 0.8 1
60 - I am treated fairly at school. 92 25.8 155 43.5 73 20.5 25 7.0 11 3.1 2
61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. 138 39.0 149 42.1 47 13.3 12 3.4 8 2.3 4
62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 66 18.9 105 30.1 126 36.1 31 8.9 21 6.0 9
63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. 115 32.2 137 38.4 73 20.4 11 3.1 21 5.9 1
64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. 127 35.6 168 47.1 45 12.6 8 2.2 9 2.5 1
65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. 124 35.0 119 33.6 57 16.1 26 7.3 28 7.9 4
66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. 89 24.9 135 37.8 69 19.3 37 10.4 27 7.6 1
67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. 154 43.5 130 36.7 53 15.0 7 2.0 10 2.8 4

Data Collected in Fall, 2004
Tables Posted April 16, 2005
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education