MSIP Advanced Questionnaire

Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report

ST. LOUIS CITY School district

What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl)
SEC1	Frequency	Percent
MALE	6235	47.48
FEMALE	6897	52.52

Frequency Missing = 114

 

What grade are you in?
SEC2	Frequency	Percent
6TH	2196	16.85
7TH	2176	16.70
8TH	1995	15.31
9TH	2022	15.52
10TH	1849	14.19
11TH	1447	11.11
12TH	1345	10.32

Frequency Missing = 216

 

Which best describes you?
SEC3	Frequency	Percent
WHITE	2001	15.51
BLACK	9506	73.69
ASIAN/ORIENTAL	368	2.85
AMERICAN INDIAN	234	1.81
HISPANIC	265	2.05
MULTI-RACIAL	526	4.08

Frequency Missing = 346

 

How far in school did your mother go?
SEC4	Frequency	Percent
UNDER 8TH	165	1.27
FINISHED 8TH	656	5.04
H.S. GRAD	3369	25.89
POST SECONDARY	2249	17.28
COLLEGE GRAD	3110	23.90
DON T KNOW	3466	26.63

Frequency Missing = 231

 

How far in school did your father go?
SEC5	Frequency	Percent
UNDER 8TH	133	1.02
FINISHED 8TH	480	3.69
H.S. GRAD	2938	22.62
POST SECONDARY	1407	10.83
COLLEGE GRAD	2431	18.71
DON T KNOW	5602	43.12

Frequency Missing = 255

 

How many days of school did you miss last month?
SEC6	Frequency	Percent
NONE	9276	71.83
1 OR 2 DAYS	1655	12.82
3 OR 4 DAYS	908	7.03
5 TO 10 DAYS	587	4.55
MORE THAN 10 DAYS	487	3.77

Frequency Missing = 333

 

How many hours of television do you usually watch each day?
SEC7	Frequency	Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS	2331	17.83
TWO HRS.	2331	17.83
THREE HRS.	2332	17.84
FOUR HRS.	1997	15.27
FIVE HRS.	1192	9.12
SIX + HRS.	2892	22.12

Frequency Missing = 171

 

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	2071	15.95
TWO YEAR SCHOOL	1113	8.57
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL	7619	58.68
MILITARY	640	4.93
OTHER	1541	11.87

Frequency Missing = 262

 

Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school?
SEC9	Frequency	Percent
A	1710	13.11
A & B	4271	32.74
B	1512	11.59
B & C	3614	27.70
C	1043	7.99
C & D	726	5.56
D	105	0.80
BELOW D	65	0.50

Frequency Missing = 200

 

How much time do you usually spend on homework each day?
SEC10	Frequency	Percent
NONE ASSIGNED	626	4.80
DON T DO IT	506	3.88
1/2 HR. OR LESS	3664	28.11
ONE HOUR	4698	36.04
TWO HOURS	2329	17.87
MORE THAN 2 HRS	1213	9.31

Frequency Missing = 210

 

About how many hours per week do you usually work in a part-time job? Exclude summer vacation time.
SEC11	Frequency	Percent
NONE	8858	68.04
UNDER 6 HRS.	1560	11.98
6 TO 10 HRS.	1076	8.27
11 TO 15 HRS.	357	2.74
16 TO 20 HRS.	452	3.47
21 TO 25 HRS.	316	2.43
MORE THAN 25	399	3.06

Frequency Missing = 228

 

How would you describe the quality of education available to you in this school?
SEC12	Frequency	Percent
EXCELLENT	3199	24.48
GOOD	5534	42.34
AVERAGE	3547	27.14
BELOW AVERAGE	454	3.47
POOR	335	2.56

Frequency Missing = 177

 

How many hours each week do you usually spend in extra-curricular activities associated with school? - excluding sports?
SEC13	Frequency	Percent
NONE	6211	47.84
1 TO 2 HRS.	3358	25.87
3 TO 5 HRS.	1953	15.04
6 TO 10 HRS.	809	6.23
11 TO 15 HRS.	319	2.46
16 TO 20 HRS.	136	1.05
MORE THAN 20	196	1.51

Frequency Missing = 264

 

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	2440	18.73
Several Times/wk	2407	18.48
Once a week	2059	15.81
Once 2/wks	493	3.78
Infrequently	1788	13.73
Not at all	3839	29.47

Frequency Missing = 220

 

Which of the following best describes the high school program you will complete?
SEC15	Frequency	Percent
College prep.	7158	57.39
Voc./ tech.	1965	15.75
General	3350	26.86

Frequency Missing = 773

 

Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school.
SEC16A	Frequency	Percent
Not at all	1197	9.53
Rarely	2915	23.21
Occasionally	3519	28.02
Regularly	4927	39.23

Frequency Missing = 688

 

Talk to one of your parents about your plans for high school.
sec16b	Frequency	Percent
Not at all	1904	15.57
Rarely	2848	23.29
Occasionally	3642	29.79
Regularly	3832	31.34

Frequency Missing = 1020

 

Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school.
SEC16C	Frequency	Percent
Not at all	1554	12.66
Rarely	2191	17.85
Occasionally	3198	26.06
Regularly	5331	43.43

Frequency Missing = 972

Data Collected in Fall, 2003

Tables Posted April 16, 2005

Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 

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MSIP Advanced Questionnaire

Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report

ST. LOUIS CITY 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.	2,709	20.8	5,959	45.8	3,217	24.7	705	5.4	422	3.2	234
18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers.	2,336	18.1	5,351	41.5	3,274	25.4	1,381	10.7	550	4.3	354
19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn.	3,618	28.0	5,290	40.9	2,752	21.3	897	6.9	363	2.8	326
20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects.	3,562	27.7	5,171	40.2	2,570	20.0	1,048	8.1	526	4.1	369
21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach.	4,022	31.4	5,347	41.7	2,369	18.5	710	5.5	379	3.0	419
22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand.	3,878	30.0	5,039	39.0	2,655	20.6	825	6.4	513	4.0	336
23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class.	2,546	19.8	4,872	37.9	3,376	26.3	1,408	11.0	647	5.0	397
24 - My teachers make learning interesting.	2,457	19.1	4,015	31.2	4,106	31.9	1,540	12.0	759	5.9	369
25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently.	3,579	28.0	5,831	45.7	2,482	19.4	561	4.4	318	2.5	475
26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class.	3,549	27.6	5,610	43.7	2,668	20.8	681	5.3	343	2.7	395
27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed.	5,277	41.3	4,609	36.1	1,917	15.0	583	4.6	380	3.0	480
28 - There is good communication between teachers and students.	2,337	18.2	4,464	34.7	3,852	30.0	1,427	11.1	768	6.0	398
29 - I feel safe at school.	2,927	22.8	3,961	30.9	3,441	26.8	1,315	10.3	1,183	9.2	419
30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school.	2,595	20.3	4,483	35.0	3,692	28.9	1,170	9.1	857	6.7	449
31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school.	3,419	26.8	4,672	36.7	2,708	21.2	1,205	9.5	742	5.8	500
32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot.	1,649	13.0	1,976	15.6	3,598	28.4	2,706	21.4	2,721	21.5	596
33 - Teachers in my school really care about me.	2,425	19.1	3,806	30.0	4,183	32.9	1,398	11.0	890	7.0	544
34 - I learn about other cultures in school.	3,292	25.7	5,204	40.6	2,726	21.3	1,001	7.8	590	4.6	433
35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test.	7,001	54.3	3,835	29.8	1,406	10.9	312	2.4	336	2.6	356
36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects.	4,275	33.1	5,858	45.3	2,041	15.8	366	2.8	379	2.9	327
37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively.	2,530	19.9	5,160	40.6	3,348	26.4	1,045	8.2	614	4.8	549
38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help.	3,702	29.3	4,992	39.5	2,763	21.8	708	5.6	487	3.8	594
39 - In our community people tend to trust each other.	1,460	11.6	2,809	22.2	4,059	32.1	2,374	18.8	1,935	15.3	609
40 - Our classes are often interrupted.	2,090	16.8	3,129	25.1	4,037	32.4	2,311	18.6	887	7.1	792
41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies.	2,036	16.6	3,920	32.0	4,918	40.1	821	6.7	555	4.5	996
42 - I have fun learning.	3,314	26.1	4,179	33.0	3,359	26.5	974	7.7	852	6.7	568
43 - My teachers think I can learn.	5,105	41.2	5,012	40.4	1,678	13.5	318	2.6	282	2.3	851
44 - The community is proud of this school.	2,478	20.2	3,629	29.6	4,154	33.9	1,135	9.2	875	7.1	975
45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials.	2,628	21.0	4,123	33.0	4,087	32.7	979	7.8	670	5.4	759
46 - Students at my school are friendly.	1,515	12.2	3,329	26.7	4,496	36.1	1,698	13.6	1,409	11.3	799
47 - This school is a good place to learn.	3,065	24.6	4,803	38.5	3,150	25.3	788	6.3	661	5.3	779
48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn.	4,297	34.3	4,906	39.2	2,189	17.5	618	4.9	517	4.1	719
49 - My teachers are good teachers.	3,933	31.1	4,675	37.0	3,037	24.0	510	4.0	477	3.8	614
50 - My school building is in good condition.	2,886	23.0	3,738	29.8	3,047	24.3	1,545	12.3	1,329	10.6	701
51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community.	3,369	27.3	2,930	23.7	3,127	25.3	1,458	11.8	1,463	11.8	899
52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it.	2,987	24.0	4,070	32.7	3,111	25.0	1,334	10.7	942	7.6	802
53 - I like going to this school.	3,221	25.8	4,030	32.2	3,154	25.2	999	8.0	1,104	8.8	738
54 - My family believes that I can do well in school.	7,064	56.8	3,599	28.9	1,214	9.8	299	2.4	270	2.2	800
55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up.	1,954	15.8	3,233	26.2	4,156	33.6	1,601	13.0	1,417	11.5	885
56 - I would attend a different school if I could.	2,667	21.6	2,348	19.0	2,814	22.8	2,254	18.2	2,272	18.4	891
57 - Teachers treat me with respect.	3,344	27.2	4,526	36.9	3,105	25.3	746	6.1	552	4.5	973
58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want.	2,506	21.0	3,909	32.8	3,109	26.1	1,394	11.7	998	8.4	1,330
59 - My teachers expect very good work from me.	4,870	39.5	4,978	40.4	1,957	15.9	291	2.4	225	1.8	925
60 - I am treated fairly at school.	2,775	22.6	4,864	39.7	3,132	25.5	877	7.2	612	5.0	986
61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers.	3,368	27.1	4,340	35.0	2,212	17.8	1,374	11.1	1,112	9.0	840
62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community.	1,983	16.4	2,909	24.0	4,216	34.8	1,697	14.0	1,297	10.7	1,144
63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school.	2,980	24.3	3,908	31.9	3,322	27.1	1,036	8.5	1,010	8.2	990
64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school.	3,944	32.8	4,698	39.0	2,489	20.7	555	4.6	354	2.9	1,206
65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor.	3,495	28.6	3,858	31.5	2,617	21.4	1,139	9.3	1,122	9.2	1,015
66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals.	2,343	19.5	3,118	25.9	3,334	27.7	1,805	15.0	1,427	11.9	1,219
67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information.	3,892	31.6	4,308	34.9	2,750	22.3	826	6.7	552	4.5	918

Data Collected in Fall, 2003

Tables Posted April 16, 2005

Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education