| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| BRANSON JR. HIGH, BRANSON R-IV School District |
| What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl) |
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| SEC1 | Frequency | Percent |
| MALE | 246 | 48.24 |
| FEMALE | 264 | 51.76 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| What grade are you in? | ||
| SEC2 | Frequency | Percent |
| 6TH | 1 | 0.20 |
| 7TH | 245 | 48.32 |
| 8TH | 261 | 51.48 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| SEC3 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE | 422 | 82.91 |
| BLACK | 10 | 1.96 |
| ASIAN/ORIENTAL | 8 | 1.57 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 12 | 2.36 |
| HISPANIC | 33 | 6.48 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 24 | 4.72 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| How far in school did your mother go? |
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| SEC4 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 9 | 1.77 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 24 | 4.72 |
| H.S. GRAD | 93 | 18.27 |
| POST SECONDARY | 87 | 17.09 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 168 | 33.01 |
| DON T KNOW | 128 | 25.15 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| How far in school did your father go? |
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| SEC5 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 | 9 | 1.77 |
| 2 | 21 | 4.13 |
| 3 | 79 | 15.55 |
| 4 | 69 | 13.58 |
| 5 | 169 | 33.27 |
| 6 | 161 | 31.69 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| How many days of school did you miss last month? |
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| SEC6 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 277 | 54.42 |
| 1 OR 2 DAYS | 130 | 25.54 |
| 3 OR 4 DAYS | 54 | 10.61 |
| 5 TO 10 DAYS | 35 | 6.88 |
| MORE THAN 10 DAYS | 13 | 2.55 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| How many hours of television do you usually watch each day? |
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| SEC7 | Frequency | Percent |
| ONE HR. OR LESS | 162 | 32.02 |
| TWO HRS. | 123 | 24.31 |
| THREE HRS. | 92 | 18.18 |
| FOUR HRS. | 59 | 11.66 |
| FIVE HRS. | 24 | 4.74 |
| SIX + HRS. | 46 | 9.09 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| 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 | 36 | 7.10 |
| TWO YEAR SCHOOL | 21 | 4.14 |
| FOUR YEAR SCHOOL | 331 | 65.29 |
| MILITARY | 40 | 7.89 |
| OTHER | 79 | 15.58 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school? |
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| SEC9 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 161 | 31.57 |
| A & B | 163 | 31.96 |
| B | 49 | 9.61 |
| B & C | 73 | 14.31 |
| C | 17 | 3.33 |
| C & D | 31 | 6.08 |
| D | 11 | 2.16 |
| BELOW D | 5 | 0.98 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How much time do you usually spend on homework each day? |
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| SEC10 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE ASSIGNED | 20 | 3.94 |
| DON T DO IT | 22 | 4.33 |
| 1/2 HR. OR LESS | 133 | 26.18 |
| ONE HOUR | 228 | 44.88 |
| TWO HOURS | 76 | 14.96 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 29 | 5.71 |
| 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 | 364 | 71.23 |
| UNDER 6 HRS. | 81 | 15.85 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 38 | 7.44 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 11 | 2.15 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 7 | 1.37 |
| 21 TO 25 HRS. | 3 | 0.59 |
| MORE THAN 25 | 7 | 1.37 |
| How would you describe the quality of education available to you in this school? |
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| SEC12 | Frequency | Percent |
| EXCELLENT | 240 | 47.15 |
| GOOD | 195 | 38.31 |
| AVERAGE | 55 | 10.81 |
| BELOW AVERAGE | 11 | 2.16 |
| POOR | 8 | 1.57 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| 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 | 229 | 45.08 |
| 1 TO 2 HRS. | 109 | 21.46 |
| 3 TO 5 HRS. | 61 | 12.01 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 50 | 9.84 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 44 | 8.66 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 8 | 1.57 |
| MORE THAN 20 | 7 | 1.38 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| 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 | 108 | 21.18 |
| Several Times/wk | 50 | 9.80 |
| Once a week | 67 | 13.14 |
| Once 2/wks | 45 | 8.82 |
| Infrequently | 213 | 41.76 |
| Not at all | 27 | 5.29 |
| 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. | 334 | 67.34 |
| Voc./ tech. | 60 | 12.10 |
| General | 102 | 20.56 |
| Frequency Missing = 15 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school. |
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| SEC16A | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 23 | 4.63 |
| Rarely | 88 | 17.71 |
| Occasionally | 164 | 33.00 |
| Regularly | 222 | 44.67 |
| Frequency Missing = 14 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for high school. |
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| sec16b | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 85 | 17.07 |
| Rarely | 158 | 31.73 |
| Occasionally | 180 | 36.14 |
| Regularly | 75 | 15.06 |
| Frequency Missing = 13 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school. |
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| SEC16C | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 54 | 10.84 |
| Rarely | 108 | 21.69 |
| Occasionally | 182 | 36.55 |
| Regularly | 154 | 30.92 |
| Frequency Missing = 13 |
| 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 JR. HIGH, BRANSON R-IV 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. | 97 | 19.1 | 241 | 47.3 | 137 | 26.9 | 24 | 4.7 | 10 | 2.0 | 2 |
| 18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. | 140 | 27.5 | 222 | 43.6 | 107 | 21.0 | 28 | 5.5 | 12 | 2.4 | 2 |
| 19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. | 173 | 34.0 | 206 | 40.5 | 94 | 18.5 | 27 | 5.3 | 9 | 1.8 | 2 |
| 20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. | 155 | 30.6 | 196 | 38.7 | 100 | 19.8 | 35 | 6.9 | 20 | 4.0 | 5 |
| 21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. | 229 | 45.3 | 201 | 39.8 | 59 | 11.7 | 9 | 1.8 | 7 | 1.4 | 6 |
| 22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. | 182 | 36.3 | 184 | 36.7 | 91 | 18.1 | 29 | 5.8 | 16 | 3.2 | 9 |
| 23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. | 137 | 26.9 | 197 | 38.6 | 118 | 23.1 | 39 | 7.6 | 19 | 3.7 | 1 |
| 24 - My teachers make learning interesting. | 124 | 24.6 | 178 | 35.2 | 138 | 27.3 | 38 | 7.5 | 27 | 5.3 | 6 |
| 25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. | 176 | 34.7 | 209 | 41.2 | 97 | 19.1 | 18 | 3.6 | 7 | 1.4 | 4 |
| 26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. | 144 | 28.5 | 191 | 37.8 | 130 | 25.7 | 28 | 5.5 | 12 | 2.4 | 6 |
| 27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. | 239 | 47.6 | 170 | 33.9 | 70 | 13.9 | 15 | 3.0 | 8 | 1.6 | 9 |
| 28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. | 146 | 28.7 | 189 | 37.2 | 126 | 24.8 | 33 | 6.5 | 14 | 2.8 | 3 |
| 29 - I feel safe at school. | 231 | 45.7 | 146 | 28.9 | 83 | 16.4 | 29 | 5.7 | 16 | 3.2 | 6 |
| 30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. | 141 | 27.8 | 205 | 40.4 | 96 | 18.9 | 39 | 7.7 | 27 | 5.3 | 3 |
| 31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. | 162 | 31.8 | 199 | 39.1 | 96 | 18.9 | 32 | 6.3 | 20 | 3.9 | 2 |
| 32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. | 60 | 11.9 | 78 | 15.4 | 146 | 28.9 | 114 | 22.5 | 108 | 21.3 | 5 |
| 33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. | 149 | 29.9 | 175 | 35.1 | 124 | 24.9 | 24 | 4.8 | 26 | 5.2 | 13 |
| 34 - I learn about other cultures in school. | 121 | 24.1 | 217 | 43.1 | 116 | 23.1 | 37 | 7.4 | 12 | 2.4 | 8 |
| 35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. | 333 | 65.6 | 130 | 25.6 | 31 | 6.1 | 4 | 0.8 | 10 | 2.0 | 3 |
| 36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. | 177 | 34.6 | 225 | 44.0 | 85 | 16.6 | 15 | 2.9 | 9 | 1.8 | 0 |
| 37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. | 127 | 25.1 | 218 | 43.2 | 122 | 24.2 | 24 | 4.8 | 14 | 2.8 | 6 |
| 38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. | 179 | 35.4 | 203 | 40.2 | 96 | 19.0 | 20 | 4.0 | 7 | 1.4 | 6 |
| 39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 90 | 17.8 | 197 | 38.9 | 161 | 31.8 | 41 | 8.1 | 18 | 3.6 | 4 |
| 40 - Our classes are often interrupted. | 44 | 8.8 | 91 | 18.1 | 168 | 33.5 | 164 | 32.7 | 35 | 7.0 | 9 |
| 41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 70 | 14.0 | 160 | 32.0 | 229 | 45.8 | 24 | 4.8 | 17 | 3.4 | 11 |
| 42 - I have fun learning. | 106 | 20.8 | 169 | 33.2 | 132 | 25.9 | 49 | 9.6 | 53 | 10.4 | 2 |
| 43 - My teachers think I can learn. | 243 | 47.8 | 189 | 37.2 | 62 | 12.2 | 6 | 1.2 | 8 | 1.6 | 3 |
| 44 - The community is proud of this school. | 256 | 50.4 | 165 | 32.5 | 75 | 14.8 | 6 | 1.2 | 6 | 1.2 | 3 |
| 45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. | 191 | 37.7 | 188 | 37.2 | 82 | 16.2 | 24 | 4.7 | 21 | 4.2 | 5 |
| 46 - Students at my school are friendly. | 77 | 15.2 | 185 | 36.6 | 157 | 31.1 | 45 | 8.9 | 41 | 8.1 | 6 |
| 47 - This school is a good place to learn. | 200 | 39.8 | 214 | 42.5 | 61 | 12.1 | 12 | 2.4 | 16 | 3.2 | 8 |
| 48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. | 271 | 53.7 | 179 | 35.4 | 42 | 8.3 | 8 | 1.6 | 5 | 1.0 | 6 |
| 49 - My teachers are good teachers. | 239 | 47.0 | 200 | 39.4 | 58 | 11.4 | 6 | 1.2 | 5 | 1.0 | 3 |
| 50 - My school building is in good condition. | 298 | 58.9 | 153 | 30.2 | 46 | 9.1 | 3 | 0.6 | 6 | 1.2 | 5 |
| 51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. | 67 | 13.3 | 90 | 17.9 | 162 | 32.2 | 108 | 21.5 | 76 | 15.1 | 8 |
| 52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. | 136 | 26.9 | 155 | 30.6 | 125 | 24.7 | 55 | 10.9 | 35 | 6.9 | 5 |
| 53 - I like going to this school. | 193 | 38.1 | 161 | 31.8 | 94 | 18.5 | 24 | 4.7 | 35 | 6.9 | 4 |
| 54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. | 355 | 70.0 | 114 | 22.5 | 29 | 5.7 | 6 | 1.2 | 3 | 0.6 | 4 |
| 55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. | 217 | 43.2 | 177 | 35.3 | 80 | 15.9 | 17 | 3.4 | 11 | 2.2 | 9 |
| 56 - I would attend a different school if I could. | 65 | 12.8 | 55 | 10.9 | 107 | 21.1 | 92 | 18.2 | 187 | 37.0 | 5 |
| 57 - Teachers treat me with respect. | 203 | 40.2 | 185 | 36.6 | 83 | 16.4 | 21 | 4.2 | 13 | 2.6 | 6 |
| 58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. | 148 | 29.1 | 191 | 37.6 | 120 | 23.6 | 32 | 6.3 | 17 | 3.3 | 3 |
| 59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. | 247 | 48.8 | 194 | 38.3 | 52 | 10.3 | 10 | 2.0 | 3 | 0.6 | 5 |
| 60 - I am treated fairly at school. | 153 | 30.5 | 215 | 42.8 | 93 | 18.5 | 25 | 5.0 | 16 | 3.2 | |