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)
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.
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?
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?
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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
 
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