| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| BRANSON HIGH, BRANSON R-IV School District |
| What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl) |
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| SEC1 | Frequency | Percent |
| MALE | 470 | 48.50 |
| FEMALE | 499 | 51.50 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| What grade are you in? | ||
| SEC2 | Frequency | Percent |
| 8TH | 1 | 0.10 |
| 9TH | 298 | 30.85 |
| 10TH | 279 | 28.88 |
| 11TH | 213 | 22.05 |
| 12TH | 175 | 18.12 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| SEC3 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE | 820 | 85.42 |
| BLACK | 16 | 1.67 |
| ASIAN/ORIENTAL | 19 | 1.98 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 18 | 1.88 |
| HISPANIC | 41 | 4.27 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 46 | 4.79 |
| Frequency Missing = 11 |
| How far in school did your mother go? |
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| SEC4 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 17 | 1.75 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 51 | 5.26 |
| H.S. GRAD | 227 | 23.43 |
| POST SECONDARY | 220 | 22.70 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 333 | 34.37 |
| DON T KNOW | 121 | 12.49 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| How far in school did your father go? |
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| SEC5 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 | 13 | 1.34 |
| 2 | 56 | 5.79 |
| 3 | 226 | 23.37 |
| 4 | 146 | 15.10 |
| 5 | 348 | 35.99 |
| 6 | 178 | 18.41 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| How many days of school did you miss last month? |
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| SEC6 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 528 | 54.60 |
| 1 OR 2 DAYS | 289 | 29.89 |
| 3 OR 4 DAYS | 74 | 7.65 |
| 5 TO 10 DAYS | 51 | 5.27 |
| MORE THAN 10 DAYS | 25 | 2.59 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| How many hours of television do you usually watch each day? |
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| SEC7 | Frequency | Percent |
| ONE HR. OR LESS | 424 | 43.71 |
| TWO HRS. | 230 | 23.71 |
| THREE HRS. | 144 | 14.85 |
| FOUR HRS. | 82 | 8.45 |
| FIVE HRS. | 46 | 4.74 |
| SIX + HRS. | 44 | 4.54 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| 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 | 86 | 8.94 |
| TWO YEAR SCHOOL | 95 | 9.88 |
| FOUR YEAR SCHOOL | 639 | 66.42 |
| MILITARY | 42 | 4.37 |
| OTHER | 100 | 10.40 |
| Frequency Missing = 9 |
| Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school? |
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| SEC9 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 260 | 27.03 |
| A & B | 270 | 28.07 |
| B | 117 | 12.16 |
| B & C | 170 | 17.67 |
| C | 47 | 4.89 |
| C & D | 68 | 7.07 |
| D | 19 | 1.98 |
| BELOW D | 11 | 1.14 |
| Frequency Missing = 9 |
| How much time do you usually spend on homework each day? |
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| SEC10 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE ASSIGNED | 105 | 10.85 |
| DON T DO IT | 95 | 9.81 |
| 1/2 HR. OR LESS | 300 | 30.99 |
| ONE HOUR | 323 | 33.37 |
| TWO HOURS | 95 | 9.81 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 50 | 5.17 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| 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 | 523 | 54.20 |
| UNDER 6 HRS. | 62 | 6.42 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 69 | 7.15 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 84 | 8.70 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 100 | 10.36 |
| 21 TO 25 HRS. | 62 | 6.42 |
| MORE THAN 25 | 65 | 6.74 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| How would you describe the quality of education available to you in this school? |
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| SEC12 | Frequency | Percent |
| EXCELLENT | 346 | 35.78 |
| GOOD | 447 | 46.23 |
| AVERAGE | 140 | 14.48 |
| BELOW AVERAGE | 15 | 1.55 |
| POOR | 19 | 1.96 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| 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 | 356 | 36.93 |
| 1 TO 2 HRS. | 136 | 14.11 |
| 3 TO 5 HRS. | 102 | 10.58 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 119 | 12.34 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 120 | 12.45 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 65 | 6.74 |
| MORE THAN 20 | 66 | 6.85 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| 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 | 339 | 35.20 |
| Several Times/wk | 203 | 21.08 |
| Once a week | 98 | 10.18 |
| Once 2/wks | 82 | 8.52 |
| Infrequently | 214 | 22.22 |
| Not at all | 27 | 2.80 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| Which of the following best describes the high school program you will complete? |
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| SEC15 | Frequency | Percent |
| College prep. | 520 | 55.79 |
| Voc./ tech. | 73 | 7.83 |
| General | 339 | 36.37 |
| Frequency Missing = 39 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school. |
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| SEC16A | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 51 | 5.44 |
| Rarely | 196 | 20.92 |
| Occasionally | 307 | 32.76 |
| Regularly | 383 | 40.88 |
| Frequency Missing = 34 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for high school. |
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| sec16b | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 80 | 8.57 |
| Rarely | 231 | 24.73 |
| Occasionally | 376 | 40.26 |
| Regularly | 247 | 26.45 |
| Frequency Missing = 37 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school. |
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| SEC16C | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 55 | 5.88 |
| Rarely | 169 | 18.07 |
| Occasionally | 340 | 36.36 |
| Regularly | 371 | 39.68 |
| Frequency Missing = 36 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2005 |
| Tables Posted January 12, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| BRANSON HIGH, BRANSON R-IV School District |
| Strongly Agree |
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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. | 101 | 10.4 | 459 | 47.4 | 299 | 30.9 | 71 | 7.3 | 39 | 4.0 | 2 |
| 18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. | 230 | 23.7 | 456 | 47.0 | 178 | 18.4 | 76 | 7.8 | 30 | 3.1 | 1 |
| 19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. | 155 | 16.0 | 457 | 47.3 | 248 | 25.6 | 87 | 9.0 | 20 | 2.1 | 4 |
| 20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. | 160 | 16.7 | 412 | 42.9 | 247 | 25.7 | 106 | 11.0 | 35 | 3.6 | 11 |
| 21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. | 233 | 24.5 | 485 | 51.0 | 169 | 17.8 | 51 | 5.4 | 13 | 1.4 | 20 |
| 22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. | 230 | 23.9 | 387 | 40.2 | 234 | 24.3 | 88 | 9.1 | 23 | 2.4 | 9 |
| 23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. | 165 | 17.1 | 435 | 45.0 | 244 | 25.3 | 92 | 9.5 | 30 | 3.1 | 5 |
| 24 - My teachers make learning interesting. | 77 | 7.9 | 301 | 31.1 | 383 | 39.5 | 138 | 14.2 | 70 | 7.2 | 2 |
| 25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. | 193 | 20.0 | 527 | 54.6 | 192 | 19.9 | 40 | 4.1 | 13 | 1.3 | 6 |
| 26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. | 202 | 20.8 | 463 | 47.8 | 242 | 25.0 | 44 | 4.5 | 18 | 1.9 | 2 |
| 27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. | 355 | 36.7 | 384 | 39.7 | 153 | 15.8 | 52 | 5.4 | 24 | 2.5 | 3 |
| 28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. | 125 | 12.9 | 386 | 39.9 | 320 | 33.1 | 105 | 10.8 | 32 | 3.3 | 3 |
| 29 - I feel safe at school. | 315 | 32.5 | 404 | 41.7 | 182 | 18.8 | 42 | 4.3 | 26 | 2.7 | 2 |
| 30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. | 178 | 18.4 | 357 | 36.8 | 280 | 28.9 | 98 | 10.1 | 56 | 5.8 | 2 |
| 31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. | 203 | 20.9 | 374 | 38.6 | 216 | 22.3 | 112 | 11.6 | 64 | 6.6 | 2 |
| 32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. | 301 | 31.1 | 276 | 28.5 | 288 | 29.8 | 63 | 6.5 | 39 | 4.0 | 4 |
| 33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. | 138 | 14.4 | 334 | 34.8 | 343 | 35.8 | 93 | 9.7 | 51 | 5.3 | 12 |
| 34 - I learn about other cultures in school. | 123 | 12.7 | 390 | 40.4 | 299 | 31.0 | 114 | 11.8 | 39 | 4.0 | 6 |
| 35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. | 430 | 44.5 | 348 | 36.0 | 136 | 14.1 | 27 | 2.8 | 25 | 2.6 | 5 |
| 36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. | 247 | 25.5 | 518 | 53.6 | 152 | 15.7 | 36 | 3.7 | 14 | 1.4 | 4 |
| 37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. | 167 | 17.4 | 462 | 48.1 | 246 | 25.6 | 63 | 6.6 | 22 | 2.3 | 11 |
| 38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. | 236 | 24.6 | 455 | 47.3 | 215 | 22.4 | 40 | 4.2 | 15 | 1.6 | 10 |
| 39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 107 | 11.2 | 356 | 37.2 | 341 | 35.7 | 97 | 10.1 | 55 | 5.8 | 15 |
| 40 - Our classes are often interrupted. | 53 | 5.6 | 174 | 18.2 | 325 | 34.1 | 346 | 36.3 | 56 | 5.9 | 17 |
| 41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 78 | 8.3 | 281 | 29.9 | 492 | 52.3 | 61 | 6.5 | 28 | 3.0 | 31 |
| 42 - I have fun learning. | 83 | 8.6 | 286 | 29.5 | 351 | 36.3 | 146 | 15.1 | 102 | 10.5 | 3 |
| 43 - My teachers think I can learn. | 267 | 27.7 | 482 | 50.0 | 174 | 18.0 | 26 | 2.7 | 15 | 1.6 | 7 |
| 44 - The community is proud of this school. | 419 | 43.7 | 375 | 39.1 | 130 | 13.6 | 15 | 1.6 | 19 | 2.0 | 13 |
| 45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. | 366 | 37.9 | 428 | 44.4 | 130 | 13.5 | 20 | 2.1 | 21 | 2.2 | 6 |
| 46 - Students at my school are friendly. | 101 | 10.5 | 340 | 35.4 | 346 | 36.0 | 105 | 10.9 | 68 | 7.1 | 11 |
| 47 - This school is a good place to learn. | 213 | 22.2 | 481 | 50.1 | 202 | 21.0 | 39 | 4.1 | 25 | 2.6 | 11 |
| 48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. | 366 | 38.2 | 449 | 46.9 | 104 | 10.9 | 26 | 2.7 | 13 | 1.4 | 13 |
| 49 - My teachers are good teachers. | 235 | 24.4 | 450 | 46.7 | 223 | 23.2 | 37 | 3.8 | 18 | 1.9 | 8 |
| 50 - My school building is in good condition. | 590 | 61.4 | 288 | 30.0 | 57 | 5.9 | 16 | 1.7 | 10 | 1.0 | 10 |
| 51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. | 247 | 25.8 | 294 | 30.7 | 282 | 29.4 | 92 | 9.6 | 44 | 4.6 | 12 |
| 52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. | 376 | 39.2 | 404 | 42.1 | 118 | 12.3 | 43 | 4.5 | 18 | 1.9 | 12 |
| 53 - I like going to this school. | 235 | 24.5 | 347 | 36.1 | 213 | 22.2 | 93 | 9.7 | 72 | 7.5 | 11 |
| 54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. | 518 | 54.1 | 338 | 35.3 | 81 | 8.5 | 9 | 0.9 | 12 | 1.3 | 13 |
| 55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. | 284 | 29.7 | 374 | 39.1 | 218 | 22.8 | 49 | 5.1 | 32 | 3.3 | 14 |
| 56 - I would attend a different school if I could. | 148 | 15.4 | 118 | 12.3 | 233 | 24.3 | 226 | 23.6 | 234 | 24.4 | 12 |
| 57 - Teachers treat me with respect. | 218 | 22.8 | 420 | 43.9 | 233 | 24.3 | 53 | 5.5 | 33 | 3.4 | 14 |
| 58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. | 214 | 22.4 | 414 | 43.4 | 217 | 22.7 | 71 | 7.4 | 38 | 4.0 | 17 |
| 59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. | 283 | 29.4 | 466 | 48.4 | 176 | 18.3 | 25 | 2.6 | 12 | 1.2 | 9 |
| 60 - I am treated fairly at school. | |||||||||||