MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
MANSFIELD R-IV School district

What is your sex? (I am a:
boy/girl)
SEC1 Frequency Percent
MALE 137 48.93
FEMALE 143 51.07
 
What grade are you in?
SEC2 Frequency Percent
6TH 35 12.54
7TH 44 15.77
8TH 49 17.56
9TH 50 17.92
10TH 42 15.05
11TH 38 13.62
12TH 21 7.53

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Which best describes you?
SEC3 Frequency Percent
WHITE 267 95.36
BLACK 4 1.43
AMERICAN INDIAN 2 0.71
HISPANIC 3 1.07
MULTI-RACIAL 4 1.43
 
How far in school did your mother
go?
SEC4 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 3 1.08
FINISHED 8TH 16 5.73
H.S. GRAD 90 32.26
POST SECONDARY 59 21.15
COLLEGE GRAD 71 25.45
DON T KNOW 40 14.34

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How far in school did your father
go?
SEC5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 1 0.36
FINISHED 8TH 33 11.83
H.S. GRAD 96 34.41
POST SECONDARY 49 17.56
COLLEGE GRAD 50 17.92
DON T KNOW 50 17.92

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How many days of school did you miss
last month?
SEC6 Frequency Percent
NONE 106 38.27
1 OR 2 DAYS 88 31.77
3 OR 4 DAYS 52 18.77
5 TO 10 DAYS 22 7.94
MORE THAN 10 DAYS 9 3.25

Frequency Missing = 3

 

How many hours of television do you
usually watch each day?
SEC7 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 98 35.13
TWO HRS. 60 21.51
THREE HRS. 60 21.51
FOUR HRS. 29 10.39
FIVE HRS. 17 6.09
SIX + HRS. 15 5.38

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 48 17.14
TWO YEAR SCHOOL 38 13.57
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL 148 52.86
MILITARY 19 6.79
OTHER 27 9.64
 
Which of the following best
describes your grades so far
in school?
SEC9 Frequency Percent
A 55 19.71
A & B 59 21.15
B 32 11.47
B & C 53 19.00
C 24 8.60
C & D 34 12.19
D 15 5.38
BELOW D 7 2.51

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How much time do you usually spend
on homework each day?
SEC10 Frequency Percent
NONE ASSIGNED 22 7.86
DON T DO IT 17 6.07
1/2 HR. OR LESS 82 29.29
ONE HOUR 98 35.00
TWO HOURS 41 14.64
MORE THAN 2 HRS 20 7.14
 
About how many hours per week do
you usually work in a part-time
job? Exclude summer vacation time.
SEC11 Frequency Percent
NONE 169 60.36
UNDER 6 HRS. 30 10.71
6 TO 10 HRS. 28 10.00
11 TO 15 HRS. 12 4.29
16 TO 20 HRS. 14 5.00
21 TO 25 HRS. 15 5.36
MORE THAN 25 12 4.29
 
How would you describe the quality
of education available to you in
this school?
SEC12 Frequency Percent
EXCELLENT 44 15.71
GOOD 143 51.07
AVERAGE 84 30.00
BELOW AVERAGE 5 1.79
POOR 4 1.43
 
How many hours each week do you
usually spend in extra-curricular
activities associated with school?
- excluding sports?
SEC13 Frequency Percent
NONE 93 33.33
1 TO 2 HRS. 77 27.60
3 TO 5 HRS. 38 13.62
6 TO 10 HRS. 33 11.83
11 TO 15 HRS. 13 4.66
16 TO 20 HRS. 14 5.02
MORE THAN 20 11 3.94

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 146 52.33
Several Times/wk 62 22.22
Once a week 35 12.54
Once 2/wks 9 3.23
Infrequently 24 8.60
Not at all 3 1.08

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Which of the following best describes
the high school program you will
complete?
SEC15 Frequency Percent
College prep. 138 51.69
Voc./ tech. 30 11.24
General 99 37.08

Frequency Missing = 13

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your experiences in school.
SEC16A Frequency Percent
Not at all 16 5.95
Rarely 57 21.19
Occasionally 106 39.41
Regularly 90 33.46

Frequency Missing = 11

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for high school.
sec16b Frequency Percent
Not at all 26 9.70
Rarely 76 28.36
Occasionally 111 41.42
Regularly 55 20.52

Frequency Missing = 12

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for after high school.
SEC16C Frequency Percent
Not at all 18 6.72
Rarely 68 25.37
Occasionally 90 33.58
Regularly 92 34.33

Frequency Missing = 12

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

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
MANSFIELD R-IV 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. 19 6.8 119 42.5 106 37.9 30 10.7 6 2.1 0
18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. 22 7.9 122 43.7 90 32.3 39 14.0 6 2.2 1
19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. 40 14.4 138 49.6 69 24.8 28 10.1 3 1.1 2
20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. 30 10.8 134 48.0 67 24.0 38 13.6 10 3.6 1
21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. 71 25.4 128 45.9 64 22.9 15 5.4 1 0.4 1
22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. 63 22.6 137 49.1 56 20.1 22 7.9 1 0.4 1
23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. 39 13.9 138 49.3 69 24.6 31 11.1 3 1.1 0
24 - My teachers make learning interesting. 19 6.8 108 38.7 104 37.3 28 10.0 20 7.2 1
25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. 61 21.9 143 51.4 57 20.5 12 4.3 5 1.8 2
26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. 37 13.4 130 47.1 77 27.9 23 8.3 9 3.3 4
27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. 72 26.1 129 46.7 48 17.4 20 7.2 7 2.5 4
28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 29 10.4 110 39.6 92 33.1 38 13.7 9 3.2 2
29 - I feel safe at school. 53 19.1 110 39.6 74 26.6 27 9.7 14 5.0 2
30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. 40 14.3 120 43.0 83 29.7 27 9.7 9 3.2 1
31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. 59 21.1 108 38.7 75 26.9 29 10.4 8 2.9 1
32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. 71 25.5 65 23.4 90 32.4 34 12.2 18 6.5 2
33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. 26 9.4 107 38.8 78 28.3 42 15.2 23 8.3 4
34 - I learn about other cultures in school. 41 14.8 110 39.7 81 29.2 30 10.8 15 5.4 3
35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. 159 57.0 90 32.3 22 7.9 7 2.5 1 0.4 1
36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. 67 23.9 166 59.3 41 14.6 5 1.8 1 0.4 0
37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. 47 16.8 136 48.6 73 26.1 21 7.5 3 1.1 0
38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. 65 23.5 128 46.2 58 20.9 21 7.6 5 1.8 3
39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 34 12.2 91 32.6 97 34.8 39 14.0 18 6.5 1
40 - Our classes are often interrupted. 21 7.6 50 18.0 119 42.8 80 28.8 8 2.9 2
41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 31 11.2 101 36.5 122 44.0 18 6.5 5 1.8 3
42 - I have fun learning. 30 10.7 86 30.7 98 35.0 39 13.9 27 9.6 0
43 - My teachers think I can learn. 79 28.2 135 48.2 57 20.4 6 2.1 3 1.1 0
44 - The community is proud of this school. 57 20.4 120 42.9 85 30.4 13 4.6 5 1.8 0
45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. 57 20.4 141 50.4 62 22.1 18 6.4 2 0.7 0
46 - Students at my school are friendly. 29 10.4 121 43.4 87 31.2 31 11.1 11 3.9 1
47 - This school is a good place to learn. 37 13.4 129 46.7 82 29.7 22 8.0 6 2.2 4
48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. 87 31.5 151 54.7 33 12.0 3 1.1 2 0.7 4
49 - My teachers are good teachers. 61 21.8 134 47.9 68 24.3 11 3.9 6 2.1 0
50 - My school building is in good condition. 36 12.9 116 41.4 77 27.5 32 11.4 19 6.8 0
51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. 55 19.8 82 29.5 82 29.5 31 11.2 28 10.1 2
52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. 101 36.1 134 47.9 35 12.5 8 2.9 2 0.7 0
53 - I like going to this school. 55 19.6 116 41.4 63 22.5 19 6.8 27 9.6 0
54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. 117 41.8 125 44.6 30 10.7 7 2.5 1 0.4 0
55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. 52 18.8 122 44.0 78 28.2 16 5.8 9 3.2 3
56 - I would attend a different school if I could. 38 13.7 41 14.7 67 24.1 57 20.5 75 27.0 2
57 - Teachers treat me with respect. 49 17.5 124 44.3 71 25.4 26 9.3 10 3.6 0
58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. 62 22.2 128 45.9 56 20.1 25 9.0 8 2.9 1
59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. 59 21.1 141 50.4 70 25.0 9 3.2 1 0.4 0
60 - I am treated fairly at school. 49 17.7 138 49.8 66 23.8 17 6.1 7 2.5 3
61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. 63 22.7 113 40.8 58 20.9 31 11.2 12 4.3 3
62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 26 9.4 81 29.1 124 44.6 35 12.6 12 4.3 2
63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. 49 17.5 107 38.2 68 24.3 30 10.7 26 9.3 0
64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. 77 27.8 131 47.3 53 19.1 12 4.3 4 1.4 3
65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. 99 35.4 109 38.9 49 17.5 17 6.1 6 2.1 0
66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. 72 25.7 106 37.9 75 26.8 21 7.5 6 2.1 0
67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. 83 29.6 142 50.7 44 15.7 9 3.2 2 0.7 0

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