MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
BRENTWOOD HIGH, BRENTWOOD School District

What is your sex? (I am a:
boy/girl)
SEC1 Frequency Percent
MALE 92 48.17
FEMALE 99 51.83
 
What grade are you in?
SEC2 Frequency Percent
9TH 56 29.32
10TH 50 26.18
11TH 45 23.56
12TH 40 20.94
 
Which best describes you?
SEC3 Frequency Percent
WHITE 126 66.32
BLACK 37 19.47
ASIAN/ORIENTAL 5 2.63
HISPANIC 8 4.21
MULTI-RACIAL 14 7.37

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How far in school did your mother
go?
SEC4 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 2 1.05
FINISHED 8TH 5 2.62
H.S. GRAD 42 21.99
POST SECONDARY 32 16.75
COLLEGE GRAD 96 50.26
DON T KNOW 14 7.33
 
How far in school did your father
go?
SEC5 Frequency Percent
1 1 0.53
2 2 1.05
3 27 14.21
4 37 19.47
5 95 50.00
6 28 14.74

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How many days of school did you miss
last month?
SEC6 Frequency Percent
NONE 66 34.55
1 OR 2 DAYS 78 40.84
3 OR 4 DAYS 34 17.80
5 TO 10 DAYS 12 6.28
MORE THAN 10 DAYS 1 0.52
 
How many hours of television do you
usually watch each day?
SEC7 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 62 32.46
TWO HRS. 54 28.27
THREE HRS. 28 14.66
FOUR HRS. 20 10.47
FIVE HRS. 9 4.71
SIX + HRS. 18 9.42
 
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 9 4.74
TWO YEAR SCHOOL 20 10.53
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL 141 74.21
MILITARY 5 2.63
OTHER 15 7.89

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Which of the following best
describes your grades so far
in school?
SEC9 Frequency Percent
A 52 27.23
A & B 44 23.04
B 25 13.09
B & C 39 20.42
C 17 8.90
C & D 8 4.19
D 3 1.57
BELOW D 3 1.57
 
How much time do you usually spend
on homework each day?
SEC10 Frequency Percent
NONE ASSIGNED 6 3.14
DON T DO IT 14 7.33
1/2 HR. OR LESS 41 21.47
ONE HOUR 54 28.27
TWO HOURS 59 30.89
MORE THAN 2 HRS 17 8.90
 
About how many hours per week do
you usually work in a part-time
job? Exclude summer vacation time.
SEC11 Frequency Percent
NONE 97 50.79
UNDER 6 HRS. 28 14.66
6 TO 10 HRS. 17 8.90
11 TO 15 HRS. 16 8.38
16 TO 20 HRS. 21 10.99
21 TO 25 HRS. 5 2.62
MORE THAN 25 7 3.66
 
How would you describe the quality
of education available to you in
this school?
SEC12 Frequency Percent
EXCELLENT 37 19.37
GOOD 110 57.59
AVERAGE 39 20.42
BELOW AVERAGE 4 2.09
POOR 1 0.52
 
How many hours each week do you
usually spend in extra-curricular
activities associated with school?
- excluding sports?
SEC13 Frequency Percent
NONE 60 31.41
1 TO 2 HRS. 35 18.32
3 TO 5 HRS. 24 12.57
6 TO 10 HRS. 33 17.28
11 TO 15 HRS. 32 16.75
16 TO 20 HRS. 6 3.14
MORE THAN 20 1 0.52
 
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 54 28.42
Several Times/wk 79 41.58
Once a week 27 14.21
Once 2/wks 7 3.68
Infrequently 22 11.58
Not at all 1 0.53

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Which of the following best describes
the high school program you will
complete?
SEC15 Frequency Percent
College prep. 117 62.57
Voc./ tech. 18 9.63
General 52 27.81

Frequency Missing = 4

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your experiences in school.
SEC16A Frequency Percent
Not at all 14 7.41
Rarely 34 17.99
Occasionally 81 42.86
Regularly 60 31.75

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for high school.
sec16b Frequency Percent
Not at all 16 8.47
Rarely 52 27.51
Occasionally 74 39.15
Regularly 47 24.87

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for after high school.
SEC16C Frequency Percent
Not at all 9 4.76
Rarely 30 15.87
Occasionally 68 35.98
Regularly 82 43.39

Frequency Missing = 2

Data Collected in Spring, 2002
Tables Posted April 15, 2005
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
BRENTWOOD HIGH, BRENTWOOD 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. 10 5.2 82 42.9 70 36.6 24 12.6 5 2.6 0
18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. 16 8.4 78 40.8 62 32.5 30 15.7 5 2.6 0
19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. 20 10.5 90 47.1 62 32.5 15 7.9 4 2.1 0
20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. 20 10.5 91 47.6 50 26.2 23 12.0 7 3.7 0
21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. 27 14.1 102 53.4 43 22.5 18 9.4 1 0.5 0
22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. 31 16.2 96 50.3 48 25.1 16 8.4 0 0.0 0
23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. 22 11.5 92 48.2 49 25.7 24 12.6 4 2.1 0
24 - My teachers make learning interesting. 7 3.7 56 29.3 92 48.2 22 11.5 14 7.3 0
25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. 33 17.5 107 56.6 37 19.6 9 4.8 3 1.6 2
26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. 30 15.7 95 49.7 54 28.3 11 5.8 1 0.5 0
27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. 48 25.3 89 46.8 40 21.1 12 6.3 1 0.5 1
28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 13 6.8 81 42.6 74 38.9 22 11.6 0 0.0 1
29 - I feel safe at school. 88 46.1 75 39.3 22 11.5 5 2.6 1 0.5 0
30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. 33 17.3 78 40.8 56 29.3 20 10.5 4 2.1 0
31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. 26 13.6 90 47.1 51 26.7 17 8.9 7 3.7 0
32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. 44 23.0 58 30.4 68 35.6 18 9.4 3 1.6 0
33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. 18 9.5 75 39.5 75 39.5 15 7.9 7 3.7 1
34 - I learn about other cultures in school. 15 7.9 86 45.0 57 29.8 27 14.1 6 3.1 0
35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. 71 37.2 81 42.4 32 16.8 4 2.1 3 1.6 0
36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. 49 25.9 112 59.3 21 11.1 5 2.6 2 1.1 2
37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. 23 12.2 83 44.1 49 26.1 21 11.2 12 6.4 3
38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. 39 20.6 103 54.5 40 21.2 7 3.7 0 0.0 2
39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 22 11.8 71 38.0 69 36.9 22 11.8 3 1.6 4
40 - Our classes are often interrupted. 9 4.8 41 21.7 76 40.2 59 31.2 4 2.1 2
41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 7 3.8 61 32.8 96 51.6 21 11.3 1 0.5 5
42 - I have fun learning. 16 8.5 67 35.4 64 33.9 20 10.6 22 11.6 2
43 - My teachers think I can learn. 48 25.5 105 55.9 30 16.0 4 2.1 1 0.5 3
44 - The community is proud of this school. 46 24.5 97 51.6 44 23.4 1 0.5 0 0.0 3
45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. 24 12.7 71 37.6 59 31.2 24 12.7 11 5.8 2
46 - Students at my school are friendly. 22 11.7 89 47.3 58 30.9 14 7.4 5 2.7 3
47 - This school is a good place to learn. 34 18.0 100 52.9 46 24.3 8 4.2 1 0.5 2
48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. 62 32.8 105 55.6 19 10.1 2 1.1 1 0.5 2
49 - My teachers are good teachers. 36 19.0 87 46.0 56 29.6 9 4.8 1 0.5 2
50 - My school building is in good condition. 24 12.8 84 44.7 47 25.0 21 11.2 12 6.4 3
51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. 28 15.0 48 25.7 68 36.4 36 19.3 7 3.7 4
52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. 33 17.6 68 36.4 32 17.1 20 10.7 34 18.2 4
53 - I like going to this school. 18 9.6 69 36.7 58 30.9 25 13.3 18 9.6 3
54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. 95 50.5 77 41.0 15 8.0 0 0.0 1 0.5 3
55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. 47 24.9 92 48.7 38 20.1 10 5.3 2 1.1 2
56 - I would attend a different school if I could. 26 13.9 31 16.6 55 29.4 42 22.5 33 17.6 4
57 - Teachers treat me with respect. 21 11.2 98 52.1 50 26.6 14 7.4 5 2.7 3
58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. 19 10.1 94 49.7 46 24.3 25 13.2 5 2.6 2
59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. 39 20.6 108 57.1 35 18.5 7 3.7 0 0.0 2
60 - I am treated fairly at school. 22 11.7 106 56.4 42 22.3 13 6.9 5 2.7 3
61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. 14 7.5 60 32.3 42 22.6 49 26.3 21 11.3 5
62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 10 5.3 63 33.3 90 47.6 22 11.6 4 2.1 2
63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. 12 6.3 65 34.4 57 30.2 44 23.3 11 5.8 2
64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. 39 20.6 98 51.9 45 23.8 6 3.2 1 0.5 2
65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. 40 21.2 73 38.6 38 20.1 24 12.7 14 7.4 2
66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. 31 16.4 55 29.1 49 25.9 42 22.2 12 6.3 2
67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. 38 20.2 94 50.0 42 22.3 9 4.8 5 2.7 3

Data Collected in Spring, 2002
Tables Posted April 15, 2005
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education