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

What is your sex? (I am a:
boy/girl)
SEC1 Frequency Percent
MALE 238 53.85
FEMALE 204 46.15

What grade are you in?
SEC2 Frequency Percent
6TH 58 13.24
7TH 76 17.35
8TH 63 14.38
9TH 66 15.07
10TH 50 11.42
11TH 67 15.30
12TH 58 13.24

Frequency Missing = 4


Which best describes you?
SEC3 Frequency Percent
WHITE 399 90.48
BLACK 4 0.91
ASIAN/ORIENTAL 3 0.68
AMERICAN INDIAN 12 2.72
HISPANIC 11 2.49
MULTI-RACIAL 12 2.72

Frequency Missing = 1


How far in school did your mother
go?
SEC4 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 1 0.23
FINISHED 8TH 27 6.11
H.S. GRAD 148 33.48
POST SECONDARY 67 15.16
COLLEGE GRAD 79 17.87
DON T KNOW 120 27.15

How far in school did your father
go?
SEC5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 11 2.49
FINISHED 8TH 38 8.62
H.S. GRAD 151 34.24
POST SECONDARY 60 13.61
COLLEGE GRAD 53 12.02
DON T KNOW 128 29.02

Frequency Missing = 1


How many days of school did you miss
last month?
SEC6 Frequency Percent
NONE 315 71.27
1 OR 2 DAYS 80 18.10
3 OR 4 DAYS 22 4.98
5 TO 10 DAYS 18 4.07
MORE THAN 10 DAYS 7 1.58

How many hours of television do you
usually watch each day?
SEC7 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 143 32.35
TWO HRS. 107 24.21
THREE HRS. 95 21.49
FOUR HRS. 43 9.73
FIVE HRS. 21 4.75
SIX + HRS. 33 7.47

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 14.77
TWO YEAR SCHOOL 71 16.14
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL 183 41.59
MILITARY 38 8.64
OTHER 83 18.86

Frequency Missing = 2


Which of the following best
describes your grades so far
in school?
SEC9 Frequency Percent
A 105 23.76
A & B 144 32.58
B 37 8.37
B & C 90 20.36
C 34 7.69
C & D 23 5.20
D 4 0.90
BELOW D 5 1.13

How much time do you usually spend
on homework each day?
SEC10 Frequency Percent
NONE ASSIGNED 57 12.98
DON T DO IT 43 9.79
1/2 HR. OR LESS 136 30.98
ONE HOUR 151 34.40
TWO HOURS 35 7.97
MORE THAN 2 HRS 17 3.87

Frequency Missing = 3


About how many hours per week do you usually work in a part-time job? Exclude summer vacation time.
SEC11 Frequency Percent
NONE 269 61.00
UNDER 6 HRS. 54 12.24
6 TO 10 HRS. 26 5.90
11 TO 15 HRS. 17 3.85
16 TO 20 HRS. 27 6.12
21 TO 25 HRS. 21 4.76
MORE THAN 25 27 6.12

Frequency Missing = 1


How would you describe the quality
of education available to you in
this school?
SEC12 Frequency Percent
EXCELLENT 48 10.96
GOOD 185 42.24
AVERAGE 174 39.73
BELOW AVERAGE 22 5.02
POOR 9 2.05

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 210 47.62
1 TO 2 HRS. 95 21.54
3 TO 5 HRS. 47 10.66
6 TO 10 HRS. 34 7.71
11 TO 15 HRS. 37 8.39
16 TO 20 HRS. 14 3.17
MORE THAN 20 4 0.91

Frequency Missing = 1


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 183 41.40
Several Times/wk 47 10.63
Once a week 42 9.50
Once 2/wks 20 4.52
Infrequently 113 25.57
Not at all 37 8.37

Which of the following best describes
the high school program you will
complete?
SEC15 Frequency Percent
College prep. 206 47.80
Voc./ tech. 92 21.35
General 133 30.86

Frequency Missing = 11


Talk to one of your parents about
your experiences in school.
SEC16A Frequency Percent
Not at all 29 6.70
Rarely 101 23.33
Occasionally 144 33.26
Regularly 159 36.72

Frequency Missing = 9


Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for high school.
sec16b Frequency Percent
Not at all 86 19.91
Rarely 126 29.17
Occasionally 140 32.41
Regularly 80 18.52

Frequency Missing = 10


Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for after high school.
SEC16C Frequency Percent
Not at all 56 12.99
Rarely 80 18.56
Occasionally 152 35.27
Regularly 143 33.18

Frequency Missing = 11


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

 

MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
SEYMOUR 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. 48 10.9 186 42.2 149 33.8 35 7.9 23 5.2 1
18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. 32 7.3 163 37.0 141 32.0 71 16.1 33 7.5 2
19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. 81 18.4 188 42.6 128 29.0 32 7.3 12 2.7 1
20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. 92 20.9 177 40.2 113 25.7 41 9.3 17 3.9 2
21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. 114 25.9 222 50.5 85 19.3 12 2.7 7 1.6 2
22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. 113 25.6 190 43.0 87 19.7 35 7.9 17 3.8 0
23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. 66 14.9 185 41.9 110 24.9 60 13.6 21 4.8 0
24 - My teachers make learning interesting. 34 7.7 102 23.2 172 39.1 82 18.6 50 11.4 2
25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. 84 19.1 209 47.5 115 26.1 22 5.0 10 2.3 2
26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. 71 16.4 175 40.3 144 33.2 27 6.2 17 3.9 8
27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. 151 34.4 162 36.9 87 19.8 16 3.6 23 5.2 3
28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 57 13.0 172 39.3 136 31.1 50 11.4 23 5.3 4
29 - I feel safe at school. 128 29.2 145 33.1 98 22.4 37 8.4 30 6.8 4
30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. 83 19.0 164 37.5 118 27.0 35 8.0 37 8.5 5
31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. 114 26.2 163 37.5 85 19.5 44 10.1 29 6.7 7
32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. 133 30.3 110 25.1 119 27.1 41 9.3 36 8.2 3
33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. 57 13.0 156 35.6 151 34.5 50 11.4 24 5.5 4
34 - I learn about other cultures in school. 70 16.0 185 42.2 125 28.5 41 9.4 17 3.9 4
35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. 220 50.0 147 33.4 55 12.5 9 2.0 9 2.0 2
36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. 95 21.6 210 47.7 106 24.1 19 4.3 10 2.3 2
37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. 79 18.0 206 46.8 113 25.7 30 6.8 12 2.7 2
38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. 120 27.3 186 42.3 98 22.3 26 5.9 10 2.3 2
39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 39 8.9 136 30.9 170 38.6 61 13.9 34 7.7 2
40 - Our classes are often interrupted. 47 10.8 70 16.0 171 39.1 123 28.1 26 5.9 5
41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 50 11.4 153 34.8 204 46.4 21 4.8 12 2.7 2
42 - I have fun learning. 41 9.3 106 24.0 148 33.6 67 15.2 79 17.9 1
43 - My teachers think I can learn. 115 26.1 200 45.4 101 22.9 17 3.9 8 1.8 1
44 - The community is proud of this school. 76 17.3 156 35.5 155 35.2 35 8.0 18 4.1 2
45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. 98 22.3 174 39.5 127 28.9 30 6.8 11 2.5 2
46 - Students at my school are friendly. 38 8.6 138 31.3 162 36.7 64 14.5 39 8.8 1
47 - This school is a good place to learn. 69 15.6 192 43.4 126 28.5 34 7.7 21 4.8 0
48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. 166 37.6 200 45.4 61 13.8 7 1.6 7 1.6 1
49 - My teachers are good teachers. 111 25.2 182 41.3 116 26.3 24 5.4 8 1.8 1
50 - My school building is in good condition. 179 40.6 171 38.8 65 14.7 19 4.3 7 1.6 1
51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. 73 16.7 126 28.8 134 30.7 66 15.1 38 8.7 5
52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. 114 25.9 165 37.4 111 25.2 29 6.6 22 5.0 1
53 - I like going to this school. 87 19.7 129 29.3 106 24.0 61 13.8 58 13.2 1
54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. 222 50.5 157 35.7 47 10.7 10 2.3 4 0.9 2
55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. 86 19.6 143 32.6 137 31.2 52 11.8 21 4.8 3
56 - I would attend a different school if I could. 78 17.8 73 16.6 98 22.3 72 16.4 118 26.9 3
57 - Teachers treat me with respect. 95 21.5 169 38.2 123 27.8 33 7.5 22 5.0 0
58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. 81 18.4 168 38.1 117 26.5 43 9.8 32 7.3 1
59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. 129 29.5 199 45.4 97 22.1 8 1.8 5 1.1 4
60 - I am treated fairly at school. 74 16.9 181 41.3 116 26.5 41 9.4 26 5.9 4
61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. 118 26.7 178 40.3 87 19.7 23 5.2 36 8.1 0
62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 48 10.9 127 28.9 184 41.9 52 11.8 28 6.4 3
63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. 72 16.4 154 35.0 115 26.1 55 12.5 44 10.0 2
64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. 127 28.8 170 38.5 108 24.5 26 5.9 10 2.3 1
65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. 171 38.8 153 34.7 71 16.1 25 5.7 21 4.8 1
66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. 102 23.1 134 30.4 126 28.6 46 10.4 33 7.5 1
67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. 127 28.7 180 40.7 100 22.6 17 3.8 18 4.1 0

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