MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
HOLLISTER R-V School district

What is your sex? (I am a:
boy/girl)
SEC1 Frequency Percent
MALE 278 48.69
FEMALE 293 51.31
 
What grade are you in?
SEC2 Frequency Percent
6TH 86 15.06
7TH 100 17.51
8TH 87 15.24
9TH 80 14.01
10TH 83 14.54
11TH 80 14.01
12TH 55 9.63
 
Which best describes you?
SEC3 Frequency Percent
WHITE 475 84.07
BLACK 5 0.88
ASIAN/ORIENTAL 5 0.88
AMERICAN INDIAN 33 5.84
HISPANIC 31 5.49
MULTI-RACIAL 16 2.83

Frequency Missing = 6

 

How far in school did your mother
go?
SEC4 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 8 1.41
FINISHED 8TH 31 5.45
H.S. GRAD 184 32.34
POST SECONDARY 82 14.41
COLLEGE GRAD 146 25.66
DON T KNOW 118 20.74

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How far in school did your father
go?
SEC5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 8 1.41
FINISHED 8TH 23 4.06
H.S. GRAD 184 32.45
POST SECONDARY 61 10.76
COLLEGE GRAD 118 20.81
DON T KNOW 173 30.51

Frequency Missing = 4

 

How many days of school did you miss
last month?
SEC6 Frequency Percent
NONE 349 61.44
1 OR 2 DAYS 140 24.65
3 OR 4 DAYS 46 8.10
5 TO 10 DAYS 20 3.52
MORE THAN 10 DAYS 13 2.29

Frequency Missing = 3

 

How many hours of television do you
usually watch each day?
SEC7 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 165 29.00
TWO HRS. 137 24.08
THREE HRS. 116 20.39
FOUR HRS. 72 12.65
FIVE HRS. 36 6.33
SIX + HRS. 43 7.56

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 75 13.16
TWO YEAR SCHOOL 40 7.02
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL 313 54.91
MILITARY 33 5.79
OTHER 109 19.12

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Which of the following best
describes your grades so far
in school?
SEC9 Frequency Percent
A 106 18.73
A & B 166 29.33
B 46 8.13
B & C 123 21.73
C 43 7.60
C & D 45 7.95
D 14 2.47
BELOW D 23 4.06

Frequency Missing = 5

 

How much time do you usually spend
on homework each day?
SEC10 Frequency Percent
NONE ASSIGNED 36 6.36
DON T DO IT 47 8.30
1/2 HR. OR LESS 163 28.80
ONE HOUR 190 33.57
TWO HOURS 85 15.02
MORE THAN 2 HRS 45 7.95

Frequency Missing = 5

 

About how many hours per week do
you usually work in a part-time
job? Exclude summer vacation time.
SEC11 Frequency Percent
NONE 356 62.79
UNDER 6 HRS. 50 8.82
6 TO 10 HRS. 42 7.41
11 TO 15 HRS. 41 7.23
16 TO 20 HRS. 32 5.64
21 TO 25 HRS. 20 3.53
MORE THAN 25 26 4.59

Frequency Missing = 4

 

How would you describe the quality
of education available to you in
this school?
SEC12 Frequency Percent
EXCELLENT 76 13.38
GOOD 233 41.02
AVERAGE 183 32.22
BELOW AVERAGE 45 7.92
POOR 31 5.46

Frequency Missing = 3

 

How many hours each week do you
usually spend in extra-curricular
activities associated with school?
- excluding sports?
SEC13 Frequency Percent
NONE 254 45.04
1 TO 2 HRS. 112 19.86
3 TO 5 HRS. 84 14.89
6 TO 10 HRS. 44 7.80
11 TO 15 HRS. 33 5.85
16 TO 20 HRS. 20 3.55
MORE THAN 20 17 3.01

Frequency Missing = 7

 

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 160 28.22
Several Times/wk 59 10.41
Once a week 65 11.46
Once 2/wks 61 10.76
Infrequently 167 29.45
Not at all 55 9.70

Frequency Missing = 4

 

Which of the following best describes
the high school program you will
complete?
SEC15 Frequency Percent
College prep. 292 52.24
Voc./ tech. 104 18.60
General 163 29.16

Frequency Missing = 12

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your experiences in school.
SEC16A Frequency Percent
Not at all 40 7.03
Rarely 121 21.27
Occasionally 188 33.04
Regularly 220 38.66

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for high school.
sec16b Frequency Percent
Not at all 102 18.02
Rarely 156 27.56
Occasionally 182 32.16
Regularly 126 22.26

Frequency Missing = 5

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for after high school.
SEC16C Frequency Percent
Not at all 58 10.28
Rarely 98 17.38
Occasionally 198 35.11
Regularly 210 37.23

Frequency Missing = 7

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

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
HOLLISTER R-V 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. 40 7.0 247 43.3 198 34.7 48 8.4 38 6.7 0
18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. 51 9.0 195 34.3 158 27.8 108 19.0 57 10.0 2
19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. 78 13.7 237 41.7 162 28.5 69 12.1 23 4.0 2
20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. 107 18.9 226 40.0 135 23.9 62 11.0 35 6.2 6
21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. 141 24.9 252 44.5 121 21.4 31 5.5 21 3.7 5
22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. 118 20.7 209 36.7 133 23.4 70 12.3 39 6.9 2
23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. 98 17.3 230 40.5 147 25.9 68 12.0 25 4.4 3
24 - My teachers make learning interesting. 57 10.1 155 27.4 206 36.4 86 15.2 62 11.0 5
25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. 116 20.6 273 48.4 124 22.0 26 4.6 25 4.4 7
26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. 110 19.5 220 38.9 155 27.4 49 8.7 31 5.5 6
27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. 192 33.8 232 40.8 99 17.4 26 4.6 19 3.3 3
28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 66 11.6 204 35.9 188 33.0 74 13.0 37 6.5 2
29 - I feel safe at school. 137 24.2 232 40.9 137 24.2 24 4.2 37 6.5 4
30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. 96 16.9 212 37.4 147 25.9 62 10.9 50 8.8 4
31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. 148 26.2 211 37.3 114 20.2 51 9.0 41 7.3 6
32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. 120 21.3 110 19.5 190 33.7 85 15.1 58 10.3 8
33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. 88 15.5 163 28.8 190 33.6 70 12.4 55 9.7 5
34 - I learn about other cultures in school. 96 17.0 262 46.3 141 24.9 38 6.7 29 5.1 5
35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. 312 55.0 174 30.7 49 8.6 11 1.9 21 3.7 4
36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. 175 31.0 234 41.5 106 18.8 24 4.3 25 4.4 7
37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. 99 17.5 267 47.2 148 26.1 27 4.8 25 4.4 5
38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. 141 24.9 259 45.7 118 20.8 29 5.1 20 3.5 4
39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 48 8.6 174 31.2 214 38.4 80 14.4 41 7.4 14
40 - Our classes are often interrupted. 58 10.4 111 20.0 200 36.0 150 27.0 37 6.7 15
41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 73 13.2 192 34.7 241 43.5 26 4.7 22 4.0 17
42 - I have fun learning. 67 12.0 144 25.8 177 31.7 91 16.3 80 14.3 12
43 - My teachers think I can learn. 191 34.2 238 42.7 89 15.9 17 3.0 23 4.1 13
44 - The community is proud of this school. 82 14.7 207 37.2 165 29.6 62 11.1 41 7.4 14
45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. 91 16.5 199 36.1 158 28.6 65 11.8 39 7.1 19
46 - Students at my school are friendly. 56 10.1 168 30.3 213 38.4 64 11.6 53 9.6 17
47 - This school is a good place to learn. 95 17.2 229 41.4 150 27.1 42 7.6 37 6.7 18
48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. 197 35.6 236 42.6 85 15.3 17 3.1 19 3.4 17
49 - My teachers are good teachers. 143 25.5 234 41.7 145 25.8 17 3.0 22 3.9 10
50 - My school building is in good condition. 102 18.2 190 33.9 144 25.7 81 14.4 44 7.8 10
51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. 177 31.8 129 23.2 156 28.1 53 9.5 41 7.4 15
52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. 127 22.8 199 35.7 132 23.7 64 11.5 35 6.3 14
53 - I like going to this school. 123 22.0 187 33.5 132 23.6 51 9.1 66 11.8 12
54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. 321 57.3 180 32.1 36 6.4 8 1.4 15 2.7 11
55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. 95 16.9 188 33.5 197 35.1 37 6.6 44 7.8 10
56 - I would attend a different school if I could. 100 18.0 69 12.4 139 25.0 109 19.6 139 25.0 15
57 - Teachers treat me with respect. 114 20.4 219 39.2 150 26.8 41 7.3 35 6.3 12
58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. 105 18.8 190 34.1 152 27.2 66 11.8 45 8.1 13
59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. 172 30.7 271 48.4 94 16.8 12 2.1 11 2.0 11
60 - I am treated fairly at school. 115 20.6 221 39.5 152 27.2 35 6.3 36 6.4 12
61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. 132 23.6 211 37.7 114 20.4 61 10.9 42 7.5 11
62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 62 11.3 155 28.2 218 39.7 68 12.4 46 8.4 22
63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. 101 18.0 187 33.3 153 27.3 60 10.7 60 10.7 10
64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. 163 29.2 244 43.7 113 20.3 22 3.9 16 2.9 13
65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. 165 29.6 181 32.4 97 17.4 50 9.0 65 11.6 13
66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. 120 21.5 166 29.7 140 25.0 74 13.2 59 10.6 12
67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. 198 35.4 231 41.3 90 16.1 22 3.9 18 3.2 12

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