| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| BRITTANY WOODS, UNIVERSITY CITY School District |
| What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl) |
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| SEC1 | Frequency | Percent |
| MALE | 181 | 49.32 |
| FEMALE | 186 | 50.68 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| What grade are you in? | ||
| SEC2 | Frequency | Percent |
| 7TH | 180 | 48.65 |
| 8TH | 190 | 51.35 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| SEC3 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE | 30 | 8.15 |
| BLACK | 293 | 79.62 |
| ASIAN/ORIENTAL | 5 | 1.36 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 6 | 1.63 |
| HISPANIC | 3 | 0.82 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 31 | 8.42 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| How far in school did your mother go? |
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| SEC4 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 2 | 0.54 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 3 | 0.82 |
| H.S. GRAD | 70 | 19.02 |
| POST SECONDARY | 78 | 21.20 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 156 | 42.39 |
| DON T KNOW | 59 | 16.03 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| How far in school did your father go? |
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| SEC5 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 | 1 | 0.27 |
| 2 | 10 | 2.72 |
| 3 | 67 | 18.26 |
| 4 | 42 | 11.44 |
| 5 | 117 | 31.88 |
| 6 | 130 | 35.42 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| How many days of school did you miss last month? |
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| SEC6 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 135 | 36.68 |
| 1 OR 2 DAYS | 126 | 34.24 |
| 3 OR 4 DAYS | 63 | 17.12 |
| 5 TO 10 DAYS | 32 | 8.70 |
| MORE THAN 10 DAYS | 12 | 3.26 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| How many hours of television do you usually watch each day? |
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| SEC7 | Frequency | Percent |
| ONE HR. OR LESS | 43 | 11.72 |
| TWO HRS. | 50 | 13.62 |
| THREE HRS. | 56 | 15.26 |
| FOUR HRS. | 49 | 13.35 |
| FIVE HRS. | 58 | 15.80 |
| SIX + HRS. | 111 | 30.25 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| 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 | 45 | 12.20 |
| TWO YEAR SCHOOL | 15 | 4.07 |
| FOUR YEAR SCHOOL | 242 | 65.58 |
| MILITARY | 15 | 4.07 |
| OTHER | 52 | 14.09 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school? |
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| SEC9 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 77 | 20.87 |
| A & B | 116 | 31.44 |
| B | 32 | 8.67 |
| B & C | 94 | 25.47 |
| C | 19 | 5.15 |
| C & D | 23 | 6.23 |
| D | 3 | 0.81 |
| BELOW D | 5 | 1.36 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| How much time do you usually spend on homework each day? |
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| SEC10 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE ASSIGNED | 20 | 5.45 |
| DON T DO IT | 22 | 5.99 |
| 1/2 HR. OR LESS | 103 | 28.07 |
| ONE HOUR | 128 | 34.88 |
| TWO HOURS | 58 | 15.80 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 36 | 9.81 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| 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 | 247 | 67.49 |
| UNDER 6 HRS. | 60 | 16.39 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 31 | 8.47 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 10 | 2.73 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 9 | 2.46 |
| 21 TO 25 HRS. | 4 | 1.09 |
| MORE THAN 25 | 5 | 1.37 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| How would you describe the quality of education available to you in this school? |
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| SEC12 | Frequency | Percent |
| EXCELLENT | 48 | 13.33 |
| GOOD | 156 | 43.33 |
| AVERAGE | 117 | 32.50 |
| BELOW AVERAGE | 20 | 5.56 |
| POOR | 19 | 5.28 |
| Frequency Missing = 13 |
| 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 | 127 | 34.79 |
| 1 TO 2 HRS. | 150 | 41.10 |
| 3 TO 5 HRS. | 52 | 14.25 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 19 | 5.21 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 5 | 1.37 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 2 | 0.55 |
| MORE THAN 20 | 10 | 2.74 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| 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 | 84 | 22.64 |
| Several Times/wk | 66 | 17.79 |
| Once a week | 38 | 10.24 |
| Once 2/wks | 33 | 8.89 |
| Infrequently | 129 | 34.77 |
| Not at all | 21 | 5.66 |
| 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. | 227 | 62.36 |
| Voc./ tech. | 59 | 16.21 |
| General | 78 | 21.43 |
| Frequency Missing = 9 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school. |
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| SEC16A | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 24 | 6.52 |
| Rarely | 68 | 18.48 |
| Occasionally | 133 | 36.14 |
| Regularly | 143 | 38.86 |
| 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 | 34 | 9.52 |
| Rarely | 81 | 22.69 |
| Occasionally | 139 | 38.94 |
| Regularly | 103 | 28.85 |
| Frequency Missing = 16 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school. |
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| SEC16C | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 26 | 7.24 |
| Rarely | 67 | 18.66 |
| Occasionally | 124 | 34.54 |
| Regularly | 142 | 39.55 |
| Frequency Missing = 14 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2004 |
| Tables Posted April 16, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| BRITTANY WOODS, UNIVERSITY CITY 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. | 53 | 14.4 | 146 | 39.7 | 133 | 36.1 | 19 | 5.2 | 17 | 4.6 | 5 |
| 18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. | 50 | 13.6 | 136 | 36.9 | 128 | 34.7 | 41 | 11.1 | 14 | 3.8 | 4 |
| 19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. | 70 | 19.1 | 128 | 34.9 | 132 | 36.0 | 22 | 6.0 | 15 | 4.1 | 6 |
| 20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. | 79 | 21.5 | 154 | 42.0 | 96 | 26.2 | 19 | 5.2 | 19 | 5.2 | 6 |
| 21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. | 89 | 24.0 | 139 | 37.5 | 111 | 29.9 | 21 | 5.7 | 11 | 3.0 | 2 |
| 22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. | 73 | 19.7 | 137 | 37.0 | 102 | 27.6 | 34 | 9.2 | 24 | 6.5 | 3 |
| 23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. | 95 | 26.0 | 158 | 43.3 | 83 | 22.7 | 14 | 3.8 | 15 | 4.1 | 8 |
| 24 - My teachers make learning interesting. | 60 | 16.3 | 111 | 30.2 | 134 | 36.5 | 34 | 9.3 | 28 | 7.6 | 6 |
| 25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. | 100 | 27.6 | 158 | 43.6 | 88 | 24.3 | 4 | 1.1 | 12 | 3.3 | 11 |
| 26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. | 104 | 28.6 | 137 | 37.6 | 92 | 25.3 | 16 | 4.4 | 15 | 4.1 | 9 |
| 27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. | 111 | 30.1 | 127 | 34.4 | 94 | 25.5 | 14 | 3.8 | 23 | 6.2 | 4 |
| 28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. | 48 | 13.0 | 98 | 26.5 | 142 | 38.4 | 45 | 12.2 | 37 | 10.0 | 3 |
| 29 - I feel safe at school. | 52 | 14.3 | 96 | 26.4 | 134 | 36.9 | 31 | 8.5 | 50 | 13.8 | 10 |
| 30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. | 57 | 15.5 | 112 | 30.4 | 124 | 33.7 | 35 | 9.5 | 40 | 10.9 | 5 |
| 31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. | 94 | 25.8 | 125 | 34.3 | 104 | 28.6 | 23 | 6.3 | 18 | 4.9 | 9 |
| 32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. | 32 | 8.8 | 44 | 12.2 | 112 | 30.9 | 97 | 26.8 | 77 | 21.3 | 11 |
| 33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. | 73 | 19.7 | 104 | 28.1 | 135 | 36.5 | 28 | 7.6 | 30 | 8.1 | 3 |
| 34 - I learn about other cultures in school. | 89 | 24.4 | 135 | 37.0 | 115 | 31.5 | 18 | 4.9 | 8 | 2.2 | 8 |
| 35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. | 153 | 41.9 | 115 | 31.5 | 76 | 20.8 | 10 | 2.7 | 11 | 3.0 | 8 |
| 36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. | 127 | 35.1 | 133 | 36.7 | 82 | 22.7 | 7 | 1.9 | 13 | 3.6 | 11 |
| 37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. | 74 | 20.0 | 129 | 34.9 | 125 | 33.8 | 24 | 6.5 | 18 | 4.9 | 3 |
| 38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. | 72 | 19.5 | 145 | 39.2 | 113 | 30.5 | 22 | 5.9 | 18 | 4.9 | 3 |
| 39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 46 | 12.5 | 97 | 26.4 | 139 | 37.8 | 46 | 12.5 | 40 | 10.9 | 5 |
| 40 - Our classes are often interrupted. | 95 | 26.0 | 96 | 26.3 | 126 | 34.5 | 31 | 8.5 | 17 | 4.7 | 8 |
| 41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 55 | 15.2 | 114 | 31.4 | 161 | 44.4 | 17 | 4.7 | 16 | 4.4 | 10 |
| 42 - I have fun learning. | 64 | 17.6 | 121 | 33.3 | 134 | 36.9 | 21 | 5.8 | 23 | 6.3 | 10 |
| 43 - My teachers think I can learn. | 137 | 37.4 | 131 | 35.8 | 77 | 21.0 | 10 | 2.7 | 11 | 3.0 | 7 |
| 44 - The community is proud of this school. | 55 | 15.4 | 94 | 26.3 | 128 | 35.8 | 47 | 13.1 | 34 | 9.5 | 15 |
| 45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. | 69 | 19.2 | 130 | 36.1 | 114 | 31.7 | 25 | 6.9 | 22 | 6.1 | 13 |
| 46 - Students at my school are friendly. | 39 | 11.0 | 82 | 23.0 | 151 | 42.4 | 40 | 11.2 | 44 | 12.4 | 17 |
| 47 - This school is a good place to learn. | 56 | 15.5 | 119 | 33.0 | 127 | 35.2 | 34 | 9.4 | 25 | 6.9 | 12 |
| 48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. | 94 | 26.3 | 143 | 39.9 | 98 | 27.4 | 17 | 4.7 | 6 | 1.7 | 15 |
| 49 - My teachers are good teachers. | 93 | 25.6 | 130 | 35.8 | 106 | 29.2 | 18 | 5.0 | 16 | 4.4 | 10 |
| 50 - My school building is in good condition. | 36 | 10.0 | 85 | 23.7 | 129 | 35.9 | 59 | 16.4 | 50 | 13.9 | 14 |
| 51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. | 70 | 19.5 | 73 | 20.3 | 123 | 34.3 | 56 | 15.6 | 37 | 10.3 | 14 |
| 52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. | 75 | 20.7 | 135 | 37.3 | 97 | 26.8 | 27 | 7.5 | 28 | 7.7 | 11 |
| 53 - I like going to this school. | 81 | 22.3 | 97 | 26.7 | 120 | 33.1 | 31 | 8.5 | 34 | 9.4 | 10 |
| 54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. | 202 | 55.2 | 94 | 25.7 | 62 | 16.9 | 3 | 0.8 | 5 | 1.4 | 7 |
| 55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. | 76 | 20.9 | 115 | 31.7 | 132 | 36.4 | 19 | 5.2 | 21 | 5.8 | 10 |
| 56 - I would attend a different school if I could. | 81 | 22.6 | 87 | 24.2 | 109 | 30.4 | 42 | 11.7 | 40 | 11.1 | 14 |
| 57 - Teachers treat me with respect. | 90 | 24.7 | 127 | 34.8 | 107 | 29.3 | 19 | 5.2 | 22 | 6.0 | 8 |
| 58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. | 68 | 18.6 | 129 | 35.3 | 112 | 30.7 | 30 | 8.2 | 26 | 7.1 | 8 |
| 59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. | 154 | 42.3 | 116 | 31.9 | 78 | 21.4 | 6 | 1.6 | 10 | 2.7 | 9 |
| 60 - I am treated fairly at school. | 67 | 18.5 | 120 | 33.1 | 117 | 32.3 | 31 | 8.6 | 27 | 7.5 | 11 |
| 61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. | 76 | 21.1 | 114 | 31.6 | 94 | 26.0 | 39 | 10.8 | 38 | 10.5 | 12 |
| 62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 61 | 17.3 | 92 | 26.1 | 132 | 37.5 | 40 | 11.4 | 27 | 7.7 | 21 |
| 63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. | 68 | 18.7 | 96 | 26.4 | 116 | 31.9 | 34 | 9.3 | 50 | 13.7 | 9 |
| 64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. | 94 | 26.0 | 130 | 35.9 | 106 | 29.3 | 17 | 4.7 | 15 | 4.1 | 11 |
| 65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. | 84 | 23.2 | 89 | 24.6 | 110 | 30.4 | 32 | 8.8 | 47 | 13.0 | 11 |
| 66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. | 77 | 21.4 | 65 | 18.1 | 106 | 29.4 | 59 | 16.4 | 53 | 14.7 | 13 |
| 67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. | 110 | 30.9 | 123 | 34.6 | 93 | 26.1 | 13 | 3.7 | 17 | 4.8 | 17 |
| 68 - I regularly use technology in the classroom. | 71 | 19.4 | 89 | 24.3 | 132 | 36.1 | 36 | 9.8 | 38 | 10.4 | 7 |
| 69 - The school counselor is an important and necessary component of my success at school. | 69 | 18.8 | 107 | 29.2 | 111 | 30.2 | 39 | 10.6 | 41 | 11.2 | 6 |
| 70 - I get adequate information about how I am performing in school. | 84 | 23.2 | 126 | 34.8 | 121 | 33.4 | 15 | 4.1 | 16 | 4.4 | 11 |
| 71 - The school meets my needs to be successful. | 74 | 20.3 | 114 | 31.3 | 130 | 35.7 | 20 | 5.5 | 26 | 7.1 | 9 |
| 72 - My learning is supported at school. | 106 | 29.4 | 133 | 36.9 | 91 | 25.3 | 10 | 2.8 | 20 | 5.6 | 13 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2004 |
| Tables Posted April 16, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |