| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| BRENTWOOD HIGH, BRENTWOOD School District |
| What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl) |
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| 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? |
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| 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? |
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| 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? |
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| 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? |
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| 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? |
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| 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? |
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| 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? |
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| 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. |
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| 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? |
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| 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? |
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| 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. |
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| 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? |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |