| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| BRENTWOOD MIDDLE, BRENTWOOD School District |
| What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl) |
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| SEC1 | Frequency | Percent |
| MALE | 84 | 50.91 |
| FEMALE | 81 | 49.09 |
| What grade are you in? | ||
| SEC2 | Frequency | Percent |
| 6TH | 63 | 38.65 |
| 7TH | 45 | 27.61 |
| 8TH | 55 | 33.74 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| SEC3 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE | 105 | 63.64 |
| BLACK | 36 | 21.82 |
| ASIAN/ORIENTAL | 6 | 3.64 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 2 | 1.21 |
| HISPANIC | 2 | 1.21 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 14 | 8.48 |
| How far in school did your mother go? |
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| SEC4 | Frequency | Percent |
| H.S. GRAD | 27 | 16.46 |
| POST SECONDARY | 36 | 21.95 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 72 | 43.90 |
| DON T KNOW | 29 | 17.68 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How far in school did your father go? |
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| SEC5 | Frequency | Percent |
| 2 | 1 | 0.61 |
| 3 | 23 | 13.94 |
| 4 | 27 | 16.36 |
| 5 | 72 | 43.64 |
| 6 | 42 | 25.45 |
| How many days of school did you miss last month? |
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| SEC6 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 69 | 42.07 |
| 1 OR 2 DAYS | 57 | 34.76 |
| 3 OR 4 DAYS | 29 | 17.68 |
| 5 TO 10 DAYS | 9 | 5.49 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How many hours of television do you usually watch each day? |
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| SEC7 | Frequency | Percent |
| ONE HR. OR LESS | 36 | 21.82 |
| TWO HRS. | 48 | 29.09 |
| THREE HRS. | 37 | 22.42 |
| FOUR HRS. | 20 | 12.12 |
| FIVE HRS. | 7 | 4.24 |
| SIX + HRS. | 17 | 10.30 |
| 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 | 5.49 |
| TWO YEAR SCHOOL | 8 | 4.88 |
| FOUR YEAR SCHOOL | 118 | 71.95 |
| MILITARY | 9 | 5.49 |
| OTHER | 20 | 12.20 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school? |
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| SEC9 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 47 | 28.48 |
| A & B | 45 | 27.27 |
| B | 15 | 9.09 |
| B & C | 35 | 21.21 |
| C | 8 | 4.85 |
| C & D | 14 | 8.48 |
| BELOW D | 1 | 0.61 |
| How much time do you usually spend on homework each day? |
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| SEC10 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE ASSIGNED | 3 | 1.83 |
| DON T DO IT | 7 | 4.27 |
| 1/2 HR. OR LESS | 43 | 26.22 |
| ONE HOUR | 71 | 43.29 |
| TWO HOURS | 27 | 16.46 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 13 | 7.93 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| 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 | 109 | 66.06 |
| UNDER 6 HRS. | 38 | 23.03 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 13 | 7.88 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 3 | 1.82 |
| MORE THAN 25 | 2 | 1.21 |
| How would you describe the quality of education available to you in this school? |
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| SEC12 | Frequency | Percent |
| EXCELLENT | 41 | 25.00 |
| GOOD | 95 | 57.93 |
| AVERAGE | 26 | 15.85 |
| BELOW AVERAGE | 2 | 1.22 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| 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 | 65 | 39.88 |
| 1 TO 2 HRS. | 80 | 49.08 |
| 3 TO 5 HRS. | 13 | 7.98 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 5 | 3.07 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| 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 | 32 | 19.63 |
| Several Times/wk | 75 | 46.01 |
| Once a week | 39 | 23.93 |
| Once 2/wks | 6 | 3.68 |
| Infrequently | 7 | 4.29 |
| Not at all | 4 | 2.45 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Which of the following best describes the high school program you will complete? |
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| SEC15 | Frequency | Percent |
| College prep. | 105 | 66.04 |
| Voc./ tech. | 25 | 15.72 |
| General | 29 | 18.24 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school. |
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| SEC16A | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 12 | 7.50 |
| Rarely | 27 | 16.88 |
| Occasionally | 55 | 34.38 |
| Regularly | 66 | 41.25 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for high school. |
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| sec16b | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 41 | 25.79 |
| Rarely | 57 | 35.85 |
| Occasionally | 43 | 27.04 |
| Regularly | 18 | 11.32 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school. |
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| SEC16C | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 31 | 19.38 |
| Rarely | 38 | 23.75 |
| Occasionally | 59 | 36.88 |
| Regularly | 32 | 20.00 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| 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 MIDDLE, 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. | 26 | 15.9 | 86 | 52.4 | 46 | 28.0 | 5 | 3.0 | 1 | 0.6 | 1 |
| 18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. | 25 | 15.2 | 81 | 49.1 | 34 | 20.6 | 21 | 12.7 | 4 | 2.4 | 0 |
| 19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. | 46 | 28.2 | 76 | 46.6 | 28 | 17.2 | 11 | 6.7 | 2 | 1.2 | 2 |
| 20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. | 45 | 27.8 | 62 | 38.3 | 39 | 24.1 | 11 | 6.8 | 5 | 3.1 | 3 |
| 21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. | 66 | 40.7 | 60 | 37.0 | 29 | 17.9 | 7 | 4.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 |
| 22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. | 60 | 36.4 | 68 | 41.2 | 24 | 14.5 | 10 | 6.1 | 3 | 1.8 | 0 |
| 23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. | 43 | 26.2 | 74 | 45.1 | 32 | 19.5 | 12 | 7.3 | 3 | 1.8 | 1 |
| 24 - My teachers make learning interesting. | 22 | 13.3 | 56 | 33.9 | 62 | 37.6 | 14 | 8.5 | 11 | 6.7 | 0 |
| 25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. | 48 | 29.4 | 77 | 47.2 | 33 | 20.2 | 4 | 2.5 | 1 | 0.6 | 2 |
| 26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. | 61 | 37.4 | 67 | 41.1 | 28 | 17.2 | 6 | 3.7 | 1 | 0.6 | 2 |
| 27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. | 71 | 43.6 | 61 | 37.4 | 24 | 14.7 | 4 | 2.5 | 3 | 1.8 | 2 |
| 28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. | 33 | 20.4 | 68 | 42.0 | 45 | 27.8 | 9 | 5.6 | 7 | 4.3 | 3 |
| 29 - I feel safe at school. | 57 | 35.0 | 59 | 36.2 | 26 | 16.0 | 15 | 9.2 | 6 | 3.7 | 2 |
| 30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. | 44 | 27.3 | 51 | 31.7 | 43 | 26.7 | 15 | 9.3 | 8 | 5.0 | 4 |
| 31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. | 41 | 25.0 | 57 | 34.8 | 40 | 24.4 | 18 | 11.0 | 8 | 4.9 | 1 |
| 32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. | 9 | 5.5 | 20 | 12.2 | 75 | 45.7 | 30 | 18.3 | 30 | 18.3 | 1 |
| 33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. | 47 | 28.5 | 56 | 33.9 | 44 | 26.7 | 13 | 7.9 | 5 | 3.0 | 0 |
| 34 - I learn about other cultures in school. | 53 | 32.5 | 64 | 39.3 | 33 | 20.2 | 9 | 5.5 | 4 | 2.5 | 2 |
| 35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. | 70 | 42.4 | 66 | 40.0 | 21 | 12.7 | 5 | 3.0 | 3 | 1.8 | 0 |
| 36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. | 60 | 36.6 | 80 | 48.8 | 23 | 14.0 | 1 | 0.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. | 51 | 30.9 | 77 | 46.7 | 33 | 20.0 | 3 | 1.8 | 1 | 0.6 | 0 |
| 38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. | 56 | 34.4 | 73 | 44.8 | 21 | 12.9 | 9 | 5.5 | 4 | 2.5 | 2 |
| 39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 26 | 15.8 | 59 | 35.8 | 56 | 33.9 | 16 | 9.7 | 8 | 4.8 | 0 |
| 40 - Our classes are often interrupted. | 22 | 13.6 | 34 | 21.0 | 52 | 32.1 | 44 | 27.2 | 10 | 6.2 | 3 |
| 41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 7 | 4.3 | 24 | 14.7 | 109 | 66.9 | 18 | 11.0 | 5 | 3.1 | 2 |
| 42 - I have fun learning. | 25 | 15.2 | 60 | 36.6 | 45 | 27.4 | 19 | 11.6 | 15 | 9.1 | 1 |
| 43 - My teachers think I can learn. | 73 | 44.2 | 63 | 38.2 | 20 | 12.1 | 6 | 3.6 | 3 | 1.8 | 0 |
| 44 - The community is proud of this school. | 35 | 21.2 | 67 | 40.6 | 53 | 32.1 | 4 | 2.4 | 6 | 3.6 | 0 |
| 45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. | 47 | 28.7 | 63 | 38.4 | 46 | 28.0 | 7 | 4.3 | 1 | 0.6 | 1 |
| 46 - Students at my school are friendly. | 19 | 11.6 | 67 | 40.9 | 53 | 32.3 | 14 | 8.5 | 11 | 6.7 | 1 |
| 47 - This school is a good place to learn. | 45 | 27.4 | 73 | 44.5 | 30 | 18.3 | 9 | 5.5 | 7 | 4.3 | 1 |
| 48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. | 85 | 51.8 | 66 | 40.2 | 12 | 7.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0.6 | 1 |
| 49 - My teachers are good teachers. | 57 | 34.8 | 67 | 40.9 | 31 | 18.9 | 6 | 3.7 | 3 | 1.8 | 1 |
| 50 - My school building is in good condition. | 43 | 26.1 | 71 | 43.0 | 31 | 18.8 | 17 | 10.3 | 3 | 1.8 | 0 |
| 51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. | 26 | 15.9 | 31 | 18.9 | 63 | 38.4 | 27 | 16.5 | 17 | 10.4 | 1 |
| 52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. | 66 | 40.0 | 75 | 45.5 | 19 | 11.5 | 5 | 3.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 53 - I like going to this school. | 38 | 23.0 | 56 | 33.9 | 32 | 19.4 | 19 | 11.5 | 20 | 12.1 | 0 |
| 54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. | 101 | 61.6 | 44 | 26.8 | 10 | 6.1 | 5 | 3.0 | 4 | 2.4 | 1 |
| 55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. | 53 | 32.1 | 70 | 42.4 | 34 | 20.6 | 3 | 1.8 | 5 | 3.0 | 0 |
| 56 - I would attend a different school if I could. | 36 | 21.8 | 16 | 9.7 | 45 | 27.3 | 28 | 17.0 | 40 | 24.2 | 0 |
| 57 - Teachers treat me with respect. | 48 | 29.1 | 68 | 41.2 | 33 | 20.0 | 12 | 7.3 | 4 | 2.4 | 0 |
| 58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. | 30 | 18.5 | 64 | 39.5 | 55 | 34.0 | 8 | 4.9 | 5 | 3.1 | 3 |
| 59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. | 64 | 39.3 | 70 | 42.9 | 20 | 12.3 | 7 | 4.3 | 2 | 1.2 | 2 |
| 60 - I am treated fairly at school. | 29 | 17.7 | 67 | 40.9 | 46 | 28.0 | 12 | 7.3 | 10 | 6.1 | 1 |
| 61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. | 44 | 26.8 | 67 | 40.9 | 30 | 18.3 | 12 | 7.3 | 11 | 6.7 | 1 |
| 62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 28 | 17.0 | 63 | 38.2 | 54 | 32.7 | 12 | 7.3 | 8 | 4.8 | 0 |
| 63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. | 30 | 18.2 | 61 | 37.0 | 35 | 21.2 | 19 | 11.5 | 20 | 12.1 | 0 |
| 64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. | 43 | 26.1 | 59 | 35.8 | 51 | 30.9 | 7 | 4.2 | 5 | 3.0 | 0 |
| 65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. | 69 | 41.8 | 51 | 30.9 | 31 | 18.8 | 8 | 4.8 | 6 | 3.6 | 0 |
| 66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. | 23 | 14.0 | 38 | 23.2 | 71 | 43.3 | 21 | 12.8 | 11 | 6.7 | 1 |
| 67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. | 69 | 41.8 | 65 | 39.4 | 24 | 14.5 | 4 | 2.4 | 3 | 1.8 | 0 |
| Data Collected in Spring, 2002 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |