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

What is your sex? (I am a:
boy/girl)
SEC1 Frequency Percent
MALE 196 52.55
FEMALE 177 47.45

Frequency Missing = 2

 

What grade are you in?
SEC2 Frequency Percent
7TH 64 17.20
8TH 65 17.47
9TH 85 22.85
10TH 55 14.78
11TH 51 13.71
12TH 52 13.98

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Which best describes you?
SEC3 Frequency Percent
WHITE 340 91.40
BLACK 2 0.54
ASIAN/ORIENTAL 2 0.54
AMERICAN INDIAN 10 2.69
HISPANIC 6 1.61
MULTI-RACIAL 12 3.23

Frequency Missing = 3

 

How far in school did your mother
go?
SEC4 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 4 1.08
FINISHED 8TH 28 7.53
H.S. GRAD 124 33.33
POST SECONDARY 84 22.58
COLLEGE GRAD 70 18.82
DON T KNOW 62 16.67

Frequency Missing = 3

 

How far in school did your father
go?
SEC5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 5 1.34
FINISHED 8TH 26 6.95
H.S. GRAD 109 29.14
POST SECONDARY 70 18.72
COLLEGE GRAD 77 20.59
DON T KNOW 87 23.26

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How many days of school did you miss
last month?
SEC6 Frequency Percent
NONE 117 31.45
1 OR 2 DAYS 144 38.71
3 OR 4 DAYS 75 20.16
5 TO 10 DAYS 25 6.72
MORE THAN 10 DAYS 11 2.96

Frequency Missing = 3

 

How many hours of television do you
usually watch each day?
SEC7 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 123 32.98
TWO HRS. 93 24.93
THREE HRS. 72 19.30
FOUR HRS. 46 12.33
FIVE HRS. 13 3.49
SIX + HRS. 26 6.97

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 57 15.41
TWO YEAR SCHOOL 31 8.38
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL 209 56.49
MILITARY 27 7.30
OTHER 46 12.43

Frequency Missing = 5

 

Which of the following best
describes your grades so far
in school?
SEC9 Frequency Percent
A 80 21.51
A & B 83 22.31
B 31 8.33
B & C 80 21.51
C 30 8.06
C & D 39 10.48
D 21 5.65
BELOW D 8 2.15

Frequency Missing = 3

 

How much time do you usually spend
on homework each day?
SEC10 Frequency Percent
NONE ASSIGNED 74 19.84
DON T DO IT 55 14.75
1/2 HR. OR LESS 107 28.69
ONE HOUR 88 23.59
TWO HOURS 29 7.77
MORE THAN 2 HRS 20 5.36

Frequency Missing = 2

 

About how many hours per week do
you usually work in a part-time
job? Exclude summer vacation time.
SEC11 Frequency Percent
NONE 207 55.35
UNDER 6 HRS. 33 8.82
6 TO 10 HRS. 27 7.22
11 TO 15 HRS. 24 6.42
16 TO 20 HRS. 25 6.68
21 TO 25 HRS. 29 7.75
MORE THAN 25 29 7.75

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How would you describe the quality
of education available to you in
this school?
SEC12 Frequency Percent
EXCELLENT 26 6.95
GOOD 125 33.42
AVERAGE 152 40.64
BELOW AVERAGE 51 13.64
POOR 20 5.35

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How many hours each week do you
usually spend in extra-curricular
activities associated with school?
- excluding sports?
SEC13 Frequency Percent
NONE 146 39.25
1 TO 2 HRS. 74 19.89
3 TO 5 HRS. 54 14.52
6 TO 10 HRS. 34 9.14
11 TO 15 HRS. 33 8.87
16 TO 20 HRS. 17 4.57
MORE THAN 20 14 3.76

Frequency Missing = 3

 

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 136 36.66
Several Times/wk 66 17.79
Once a week 48 12.94
Once 2/wks 29 7.82
Infrequently 66 17.79
Not at all 26 7.01

Frequency Missing = 4

 

Which of the following best describes
the high school program you will
complete?
SEC15 Frequency Percent
College prep. 188 53.41
Voc./ tech. 53 15.06
General 111 31.53

Frequency Missing = 23

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your experiences in school.
SEC16A Frequency Percent
Not at all 31 8.78
Rarely 65 18.41
Occasionally 149 42.21
Regularly 108 30.59

Frequency Missing = 22

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for high school.
sec16b Frequency Percent
Not at all 58 16.48
Rarely 99 28.13
Occasionally 120 34.09
Regularly 75 21.31

Frequency Missing = 23

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for after high school.
SEC16C Frequency Percent
Not at all 42 12.00
Rarely 68 19.43
Occasionally 118 33.71
Regularly 122 34.86

Frequency Missing = 25

Data Collected in Spring, 2001
Tables Posted April 14, 2005
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
FORSYTH 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. 24 6.4 109 29.1 168 44.8 48 12.8 26 6.9 0
18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. 20 5.4 114 30.6 124 33.2 76 20.4 39 10.5 2
19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. 27 7.3 153 41.2 117 31.5 53 14.3 21 5.7 4
20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. 24 6.5 125 33.8 125 33.8 61 16.5 35 9.5 5
21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. 44 11.9 160 43.4 106 28.7 43 11.7 16 4.3 6
22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. 45 12.1 124 33.4 115 31.0 53 14.3 34 9.2 4
23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. 42 11.2 159 42.5 101 27.0 50 13.4 22 5.9 1
24 - My teachers make learning interesting. 11 2.9 69 18.4 156 41.7 77 20.6 61 16.3 1
25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. 36 9.8 164 44.4 117 31.7 37 10.0 15 4.1 6
26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. 37 10.1 129 35.1 131 35.6 45 12.2 26 7.1 7
27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. 49 13.1 158 42.4 104 27.9 40 10.7 22 5.9 2
28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 28 7.6 95 25.7 137 37.0 74 20.0 36 9.7 5
29 - I feel safe at school. 46 12.4 140 37.6 108 29.0 31 8.3 47 12.6 3
30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. 41 11.1 115 31.0 133 35.8 41 11.1 41 11.1 4
31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. 44 11.9 131 35.5 112 30.4 52 14.1 30 8.1 6
32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. 130 35.2 90 24.4 110 29.8 27 7.3 12 3.3 6
33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. 22 5.9 86 23.2 154 41.6 63 17.0 45 12.2 5
34 - I learn about other cultures in school. 26 7.0 121 32.5 138 37.1 49 13.2 38 10.2 3
35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. 150 40.3 138 37.1 64 17.2 5 1.3 15 4.0 3
36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. 60 16.1 184 49.3 100 26.8 16 4.3 13 3.5 2
37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. 36 9.7 144 38.6 133 35.7 41 11.0 19 5.1 2
38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. 43 11.6 143 38.6 125 33.8 34 9.2 25 6.8 5
39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 28 7.5 126 33.8 131 35.1 52 13.9 36 9.7 2
40 - Our classes are often interrupted. 51 13.8 94 25.4 150 40.5 61 16.5 14 3.8 5
41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 20 5.4 110 29.9 197 53.5 24 6.5 17 4.6 7
42 - I have fun learning. 26 7.0 86 23.1 142 38.1 54 14.5 65 17.4 2
43 - My teachers think I can learn. 76 20.3 165 44.1 106 28.3 16 4.3 11 2.9 1
44 - The community is proud of this school. 35 9.4 125 33.6 149 40.1 33 8.9 30 8.1 3
45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. 36 9.7 114 30.7 139 37.5 44 11.9 38 10.2 4
46 - Students at my school are friendly. 28 7.6 121 33.0 132 36.0 44 12.0 42 11.4 8
47 - This school is a good place to learn. 25 6.8 116 31.4 150 40.7 42 11.4 36 9.8 6
48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. 59 15.9 185 49.9 86 23.2 28 7.5 13 3.5 4
49 - My teachers are good teachers. 45 12.1 132 35.6 145 39.1 30 8.1 19 5.1 4
50 - My school building is in good condition. 69 18.6 162 43.7 95 25.6 27 7.3 18 4.9 4
51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. 90 24.3 113 30.5 123 33.2 26 7.0 19 5.1 4
52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. 118 31.7 142 38.2 77 20.7 24 6.5 11 3.0 3
53 - I like going to this school. 45 12.1 113 30.3 123 33.0 39 10.5 53 14.2 2
54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. 156 42.2 132 35.7 62 16.8 14 3.8 6 1.6 5
55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. 49 13.2 132 35.5 132 35.5 29 7.8 30 8.1 3
56 - I would attend a different school if I could. 67 18.0 62 16.7 119 32.0 70 18.8 54 14.5 3
57 - Teachers treat me with respect. 44 11.8 130 34.9 143 38.3 30 8.0 26 7.0 2
58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. 47 12.6 125 33.6 135 36.3 36 9.7 29 7.8 3
59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. 75 20.2 147 39.6 113 30.5 19 5.1 17 4.6 4
60 - I am treated fairly at school. 32 8.6 145 39.0 133 35.8 33 8.9 29 7.8 3
61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. 62 16.6 123 32.9 107 28.6 54 14.4 28 7.5 1
62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 22 5.9 87 23.3 180 48.3 49 13.1 35 9.4 2
63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. 33 8.9 111 29.9 118 31.8 59 15.9 50 13.5 4
64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. 60 16.3 152 41.2 107 29.0 31 8.4 19 5.1 6
65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. 52 14.1 109 29.5 114 30.8 38 10.3 57 15.4 5
66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. 43 11.6 110 29.6 135 36.3 41 11.0 43 11.6 3
67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. 77 20.7 149 40.1 103 27.7 26 7.0 17 4.6 3

Data Collected in Spring, 2001
Tables Posted April 14, 2005
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education