MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
BROOKFIELD R-III School district

What is your sex? (I am a:
boy/girl)
SEC1 Frequency Percent
MALE 258 52.55
FEMALE 233 47.45
 
What grade are you in?
SEC2 Frequency Percent
6TH 92 18.81
7TH 81 16.56
8TH 89 18.20
9TH 58 11.86
10TH 72 14.72
11TH 52 10.63
12TH 45 9.20

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Which best describes you?
SEC3 Frequency Percent
WHITE 455 92.86
BLACK 7 1.43
ASIAN/ORIENTAL 3 0.61
AMERICAN INDIAN 5 1.02
HISPANIC 8 1.63
MULTI-RACIAL 12 2.45

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How far in school did your mother
go?
SEC4 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 2 0.41
FINISHED 8TH 20 4.09
H.S. GRAD 137 28.02
POST SECONDARY 87 17.79
COLLEGE GRAD 156 31.90
DON T KNOW 87 17.79

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How far in school did your father
go?
SEC5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 3 0.61
FINISHED 8TH 25 5.11
H.S. GRAD 151 30.88
POST SECONDARY 63 12.88
COLLEGE GRAD 113 23.11
DON T KNOW 134 27.40

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How many days of school did you miss
last month?
SEC6 Frequency Percent
NONE 213 43.47
1 OR 2 DAYS 161 32.86
3 OR 4 DAYS 65 13.27
5 TO 10 DAYS 35 7.14
MORE THAN 10 DAYS 16 3.27

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How many hours of television do you
usually watch each day?
SEC7 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 118 24.13
TWO HRS. 130 26.58
THREE HRS. 111 22.70
FOUR HRS. 73 14.93
FIVE HRS. 26 5.32
SIX + HRS. 31 6.34

Frequency Missing = 2

 

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 45 9.22
TWO YEAR SCHOOL 61 12.50
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL 286 58.61
MILITARY 30 6.15
OTHER 66 13.52

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Which of the following best
describes your grades so far
in school?
SEC9 Frequency Percent
A 148 30.14
A & B 184 37.47
B 59 12.02
B & C 66 13.44
C 13 2.65
C & D 19 3.87
BELOW D 2 0.41
 
How much time do you usually spend
on homework each day?
SEC10 Frequency Percent
NONE ASSIGNED 78 15.95
DON T DO IT 26 5.32
1/2 HR. OR LESS 192 39.26
ONE HOUR 152 31.08
TWO HOURS 30 6.13
MORE THAN 2 HRS 11 2.25

Frequency Missing = 2

 

About how many hours per week do
you usually work in a part-time
job? Exclude summer vacation time.
SEC11 Frequency Percent
NONE 340 69.39
UNDER 6 HRS. 57 11.63
6 TO 10 HRS. 32 6.53
11 TO 15 HRS. 19 3.88
16 TO 20 HRS. 22 4.49
21 TO 25 HRS. 10 2.04
MORE THAN 25 10 2.04

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How would you describe the quality
of education available to you in
this school?
SEC12 Frequency Percent
EXCELLENT 94 19.18
GOOD 268 54.69
AVERAGE 112 22.86
BELOW AVERAGE 8 1.63
POOR 8 1.63

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How many hours each week do you
usually spend in extra-curricular
activities associated with school?
- excluding sports?
SEC13 Frequency Percent
NONE 173 35.38
1 TO 2 HRS. 124 25.36
3 TO 5 HRS. 69 14.11
6 TO 10 HRS. 53 10.84
11 TO 15 HRS. 51 10.43
16 TO 20 HRS. 9 1.84
MORE THAN 20 10 2.04

Frequency Missing = 2

 

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 118 24.13
Several Times/wk 149 30.47
Once a week 57 11.66
Once 2/wks 16 3.27
Infrequently 93 19.02
Not at all 56 11.45

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Which of the following best describes
the high school program you will
complete?
SEC15 Frequency Percent
College prep. 277 60.09
Voc./ tech. 92 19.96
General 92 19.96

Frequency Missing = 30

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your experiences in school.
SEC16A Frequency Percent
Not at all 39 8.37
Rarely 122 26.18
Occasionally 208 44.64
Regularly 97 20.82

Frequency Missing = 25

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for high school.
sec16b Frequency Percent
Not at all 90 19.31
Rarely 148 31.76
Occasionally 154 33.05
Regularly 74 15.88

Frequency Missing = 25

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for after high school.
SEC16C Frequency Percent
Not at all 66 14.19
Rarely 117 25.16
Occasionally 162 34.84
Regularly 120 25.81

Frequency Missing = 26

Data Collected in Fall, 2004
Tables Posted April 16, 2005
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
BROOKFIELD R-III 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. 59 12.1 230 47.0 164 33.5 28 5.7 8 1.6 2
18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. 82 16.7 260 53.0 117 23.8 26 5.3 6 1.2 0
19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. 112 22.8 226 46.0 118 24.0 26 5.3 9 1.8 0
20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. 93 19.0 225 45.9 117 23.9 42 8.6 13 2.7 1
21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. 114 23.5 239 49.2 109 22.4 16 3.3 8 1.6 5
22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. 106 21.7 222 45.4 122 24.9 23 4.7 16 3.3 2
23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. 113 23.1 222 45.3 119 24.3 28 5.7 8 1.6 1
24 - My teachers make learning interesting. 40 8.2 150 30.7 219 44.9 57 11.7 22 4.5 3
25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. 98 20.0 251 51.2 122 24.9 16 3.3 3 0.6 1
26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. 87 17.8 240 49.1 122 24.9 29 5.9 11 2.2 2
27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. 179 36.6 202 41.3 80 16.4 17 3.5 11 2.2 2
28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 75 15.3 205 41.8 168 34.3 29 5.9 13 2.7 1
29 - I feel safe at school. 168 34.3 181 36.9 106 21.6 19 3.9 16 3.3 1
30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. 88 18.0 204 41.8 142 29.1 35 7.2 19 3.9 3
31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. 133 27.1 197 40.2 112 22.9 31 6.3 17 3.5 1
32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. 96 19.6 94 19.2 188 38.4 67 13.7 45 9.2 1
33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. 74 15.4 158 32.8 190 39.5 44 9.1 15 3.1 10
34 - I learn about other cultures in school. 83 17.0 199 40.8 151 30.9 37 7.6 18 3.7 3
35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. 261 53.2 156 31.8 66 13.4 3 0.6 5 1.0 0
36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. 115 23.5 249 50.9 108 22.1 11 2.2 6 1.2 2
37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. 81 16.6 216 44.2 163 33.3 19 3.9 10 2.0 2
38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. 125 25.5 223 45.4 115 23.4 19 3.9 9 1.8 0
39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 49 10.0 184 37.7 191 39.1 45 9.2 19 3.9 3
40 - Our classes are often interrupted. 33 6.8 129 26.5 211 43.3 99 20.3 15 3.1 4
41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 78 16.2 199 41.3 189 39.2 11 2.3 5 1.0 9
42 - I have fun learning. 48 9.8 147 29.9 198 40.3 65 13.2 33 6.7 0
43 - My teachers think I can learn. 171 34.9 216 44.1 87 17.8 12 2.4 4 0.8 1
44 - The community is proud of this school. 170 34.8 196 40.1 97 19.8 21 4.3 5 1.0 2
45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. 116 23.7 217 44.4 118 24.1 32 6.5 6 1.2 2
46 - Students at my school are friendly. 58 11.9 171 35.0 180 36.8 55 11.2 25 5.1 2
47 - This school is a good place to learn. 124 25.3 221 45.1 121 24.7 16 3.3 8 1.6 1
48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. 194 39.8 216 44.4 65 13.3 7 1.4 5 1.0 4
49 - My teachers are good teachers. 126 25.8 218 44.6 128 26.2 7 1.4 10 2.0 2
50 - My school building is in good condition. 164 33.5 222 45.3 88 18.0 9 1.8 7 1.4 1
51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. 69 14.1 109 22.2 179 36.5 90 18.4 43 8.8 1
52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. 139 28.4 205 41.9 104 21.3 23 4.7 18 3.7 2
53 - I like going to this school. 102 20.8 167 34.0 144 29.3 39 7.9 39 7.9 0
54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. 249 50.8 170 34.7 60 12.2 8 1.6 3 0.6 1
55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. 104 21.4 197 40.5 137 28.1 27 5.5 22 4.5 4
56 - I would attend a different school if I could. 63 12.9 79 16.2 135 27.7 93 19.1 118 24.2 3
57 - Teachers treat me with respect. 115 23.5 222 45.3 115 23.5 24 4.9 14 2.9 1
58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. 124 25.4 214 43.8 116 23.7 22 4.5 13 2.7 2
59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. 169 34.8 222 45.7 84 17.3 9 1.9 2 0.4 5
60 - I am treated fairly at school. 96 19.7 224 45.9 127 26.0 24 4.9 17 3.5 3
61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. 159 32.5 219 44.8 82 16.8 16 3.3 13 2.7 2
62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 83 17.0 179 36.7 183 37.5 31 6.4 12 2.5 3
63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. 89 18.2 203 41.4 129 26.3 46 9.4 23 4.7 1
64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. 135 27.6 212 43.3 118 24.1 15 3.1 10 2.0 1
65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. 149 30.3 184 37.5 102 20.8 28 5.7 28 5.7 0
66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. 75 15.3 167 34.1 162 33.1 53 10.8 33 6.7 1
67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. 156 31.8 220 44.9 91 18.6 13 2.7 10 2.0 1

Data Collected in Fall, 2004
Tables Posted April 16, 2005
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education