| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| BRENTWOOD School district |
| What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl) |
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| SEC1 | Frequency | Percent |
| MALE | 176 | 49.44 |
| FEMALE | 180 | 50.56 |
| What grade are you in? | ||
| SEC2 | Frequency | Percent |
| 6TH | 63 | 17.80 |
| 7TH | 45 | 12.71 |
| 8TH | 55 | 15.54 |
| 9TH | 56 | 15.82 |
| 10TH | 50 | 14.12 |
| 11TH | 45 | 12.71 |
| 12TH | 40 | 11.30 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| SEC3 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE | 231 | 65.07 |
| BLACK | 73 | 20.56 |
| ASIAN/ORIENTAL | 11 | 3.10 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 2 | 0.56 |
| HISPANIC | 10 | 2.82 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 28 | 7.89 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How far in school did your mother go? |
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| SEC4 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 2 | 0.56 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 5 | 1.41 |
| H.S. GRAD | 69 | 19.44 |
| POST SECONDARY | 68 | 19.15 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 168 | 47.32 |
| DON T KNOW | 43 | 12.11 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How far in school did your father go? |
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| SEC5 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 1 | 0.28 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 3 | 0.85 |
| H.S. GRAD | 50 | 14.08 |
| POST SECONDARY | 64 | 18.03 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 167 | 47.04 |
| DON T KNOW | 70 | 19.72 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How many days of school did you miss last month? |
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| SEC6 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 135 | 38.03 |
| 1 OR 2 DAYS | 135 | 38.03 |
| 3 OR 4 DAYS | 63 | 17.75 |
| 5 TO 10 DAYS | 21 | 5.92 |
| MORE THAN 10 DAYS | 1 | 0.28 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How many hours of television do you usually watch each day? |
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| SEC7 | Frequency | Percent |
| ONE HR. OR LESS | 98 | 27.53 |
| TWO HRS. | 102 | 28.65 |
| THREE HRS. | 65 | 18.26 |
| FOUR HRS. | 40 | 11.24 |
| FIVE HRS. | 16 | 4.49 |
| SIX + HRS. | 35 | 9.83 |
| 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 | 18 | 5.08 |
| TWO YEAR SCHOOL | 28 | 7.91 |
| FOUR YEAR SCHOOL | 259 | 73.16 |
| MILITARY | 14 | 3.95 |
| OTHER | 35 | 9.89 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school? |
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| SEC9 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 99 | 27.81 |
| A & B | 89 | 25.00 |
| B | 40 | 11.24 |
| B & C | 74 | 20.79 |
| C | 25 | 7.02 |
| C & D | 22 | 6.18 |
| D | 3 | 0.84 |
| BELOW D | 4 | 1.12 |
| How much time do you usually spend on homework each day? |
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| SEC10 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE ASSIGNED | 9 | 2.54 |
| DON T DO IT | 21 | 5.92 |
| 1/2 HR. OR LESS | 84 | 23.66 |
| ONE HOUR | 125 | 35.21 |
| TWO HOURS | 86 | 24.23 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 30 | 8.45 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| 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 | 206 | 57.87 |
| UNDER 6 HRS. | 66 | 18.54 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 30 | 8.43 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 19 | 5.34 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 21 | 5.90 |
| 21 TO 25 HRS. | 5 | 1.40 |
| MORE THAN 25 | 9 | 2.53 |
| How would you describe the quality of education available to you in this school? |
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| SEC12 | Frequency | Percent |
| EXCELLENT | 78 | 21.97 |
| GOOD | 205 | 57.75 |
| AVERAGE | 65 | 18.31 |
| BELOW AVERAGE | 6 | 1.69 |
| POOR | 1 | 0.28 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| 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 | 125 | 35.31 |
| 1 TO 2 HRS. | 115 | 32.49 |
| 3 TO 5 HRS. | 37 | 10.45 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 38 | 10.73 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 32 | 9.04 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 6 | 1.69 |
| MORE THAN 20 | 1 | 0.28 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| 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 | 86 | 24.36 |
| Several Times/wk | 154 | 43.63 |
| Once a week | 66 | 18.70 |
| Once 2/wks | 13 | 3.68 |
| Infrequently | 29 | 8.22 |
| Not at all | 5 | 1.42 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Which of the following best describes the high school program you will complete? |
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| SEC15 | Frequency | Percent |
| College prep. | 222 | 64.16 |
| Voc./ tech. | 43 | 12.43 |
| General | 81 | 23.41 |
| Frequency Missing = 10 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school. |
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| SEC16A | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 26 | 7.45 |
| Rarely | 61 | 17.48 |
| Occasionally | 136 | 38.97 |
| Regularly | 126 | 36.10 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for high school. |
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| sec16b | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 57 | 16.38 |
| Rarely | 109 | 31.32 |
| Occasionally | 117 | 33.62 |
| Regularly | 65 | 18.68 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school. |
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| SEC16C | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 40 | 11.46 |
| Rarely | 68 | 19.48 |
| Occasionally | 127 | 36.39 |
| Regularly | 114 | 32.66 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| Data Collected in Spring, 2002 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| BRENTWOOD 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. | 36 | 10.1 | 168 | 47.3 | 116 | 32.7 | 29 | 8.2 | 6 | 1.7 | 1 |
| 18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. | 41 | 11.5 | 159 | 44.7 | 96 | 27.0 | 51 | 14.3 | 9 | 2.5 | 0 |
| 19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. | 66 | 18.6 | 166 | 46.9 | 90 | 25.4 | 26 | 7.3 | 6 | 1.7 | 2 |
| 20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. | 65 | 18.4 | 153 | 43.3 | 89 | 25.2 | 34 | 9.6 | 12 | 3.4 | 3 |
| 21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. | 93 | 26.3 | 162 | 45.9 | 72 | 20.4 | 25 | 7.1 | 1 | 0.3 | 3 |
| 22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. | 91 | 25.6 | 164 | 46.1 | 72 | 20.2 | 26 | 7.3 | 3 | 0.8 | 0 |
| 23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. | 65 | 18.3 | 166 | 46.8 | 81 | 22.8 | 36 | 10.1 | 7 | 2.0 | 1 |
| 24 - My teachers make learning interesting. | 29 | 8.1 | 112 | 31.5 | 154 | 43.3 | 36 | 10.1 | 25 | 7.0 | 0 |
| 25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. | 81 | 23.0 | 184 | 52.3 | 70 | 19.9 | 13 | 3.7 | 4 | 1.1 | 4 |
| 26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. | 91 | 25.7 | 162 | 45.8 | 82 | 23.2 | 17 | 4.8 | 2 | 0.6 | 2 |
| 27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. | 119 | 33.7 | 150 | 42.5 | 64 | 18.1 | 16 | 4.5 | 4 | 1.1 | 3 |
| 28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. | 46 | 13.1 | 149 | 42.3 | 119 | 33.8 | 31 | 8.8 | 7 | 2.0 | 4 |
| 29 - I feel safe at school. | 145 | 41.0 | 134 | 37.9 | 48 | 13.6 | 20 | 5.6 | 7 | 2.0 | 2 |
| 30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. | 77 | 21.9 | 129 | 36.6 | 99 | 28.1 | 35 | 9.9 | 12 | 3.4 | 4 |
| 31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. | 67 | 18.9 | 147 | 41.4 | 91 | 25.6 | 35 | 9.9 | 15 | 4.2 | 1 |
| 32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. | 53 | 14.9 | 78 | 22.0 | 143 | 40.3 | 48 | 13.5 | 33 | 9.3 | 1 |
| 33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. | 65 | 18.3 | 131 | 36.9 | 119 | 33.5 | 28 | 7.9 | 12 | 3.4 | 1 |
| 34 - I learn about other cultures in school. | 68 | 19.2 | 150 | 42.4 | 90 | 25.4 | 36 | 10.2 | 10 | 2.8 | 2 |
| 35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. | 141 | 39.6 | 147 | 41.3 | 53 | 14.9 | 9 | 2.5 | 6 | 1.7 | 0 |
| 36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. | 109 | 30.9 | 192 | 54.4 | 44 | 12.5 | 6 | 1.7 | 2 | 0.6 | 3 |
| 37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. | 74 | 21.0 | 160 | 45.3 | 82 | 23.2 | 24 | 6.8 | 13 | 3.7 | 3 |
| 38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. | 95 | 27.0 | 176 | 50.0 | 61 | 17.3 | 16 | 4.5 | 4 | 1.1 | 4 |
| 39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 48 | 13.6 | 130 | 36.9 | 125 | 35.5 | 38 | 10.8 | 11 | 3.1 | 4 |
| 40 - Our classes are often interrupted. | 31 | 8.8 | 75 | 21.4 | 128 | 36.5 | 103 | 29.3 | 14 | 4.0 | 5 |
| 41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 14 | 4.0 | 85 | 24.4 | 205 | 58.7 | 39 | 11.2 | 6 | 1.7 | 7 |
| 42 - I have fun learning. | 41 | 11.6 | 127 | 36.0 | 109 | 30.9 | 39 | 11.0 | 37 | 10.5 | 3 |
| 43 - My teachers think I can learn. | 121 | 34.3 | 168 | 47.6 | 50 | 14.2 | 10 | 2.8 | 4 | 1.1 | 3 |
| 44 - The community is proud of this school. | 81 | 22.9 | 164 | 46.5 | 97 | 27.5 | 5 | 1.4 | 6 | 1.7 | 3 |
| 45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. | 71 | 20.1 | 134 | 38.0 | 105 | 29.7 | 31 | 8.8 | 12 | 3.4 | 3 |
| 46 - Students at my school are friendly. | 41 | 11.6 | 156 | 44.3 | 111 | 31.5 | 28 | 8.0 | 16 | 4.5 | 4 |
| 47 - This school is a good place to learn. | 79 | 22.4 | 173 | 49.0 | 76 | 21.5 | 17 | 4.8 | 8 | 2.3 | 3 |
| 48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. | 147 | 41.6 | 171 | 48.4 | 31 | 8.8 | 2 | 0.6 | 2 | 0.6 | 3 |
| 49 - My teachers are good teachers. | 93 | 26.3 | 154 | 43.6 | 87 | 24.6 | 15 | 4.2 | 4 | 1.1 | 3 |
| 50 - My school building is in good condition. | 67 | 19.0 | 155 | 43.9 | 78 | 22.1 | 38 | 10.8 | 15 | 4.2 | 3 |
| 51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. | 54 | 15.4 | 79 | 22.5 | 131 | 37.3 | 63 | 17.9 | 24 | 6.8 | 5 |
| 52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. | 99 | 28.1 | 143 | 40.6 | 51 | 14.5 | 25 | 7.1 | 34 | 9.7 | 4 |
| 53 - I like going to this school. | 56 | 15.9 | 125 | 35.4 | 90 | 25.5 | 44 | 12.5 | 38 | 10.8 | 3 |
| 54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. | 196 | 55.7 | 121 | 34.4 | 25 | 7.1 | 5 | 1.4 | 5 | 1.4 | 4 |
| 55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. | 100 | 28.2 | 162 | 45.8 | 72 | 20.3 | 13 | 3.7 | 7 | 2.0 | 2 |
| 56 - I would attend a different school if I could. | 62 | 17.6 | 47 | 13.4 | 100 | 28.4 | 70 | 19.9 | 73 | 20.7 | 4 |
| 57 - Teachers treat me with respect. | 69 | 19.5 | 166 | 47.0 | 83 | 23.5 | 26 | 7.4 | 9 | 2.5 | 3 |
| 58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. | 49 | 14.0 | 158 | 45.0 | 101 | 28.8 | 33 | 9.4 | 10 | 2.8 | 5 |
| 59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. | 103 | 29.3 | 178 | 50.6 | 55 | 15.6 | 14 | 4.0 | 2 | 0.6 | 4 |
| 60 - I am treated fairly at school. | 51 | 14.5 | 173 | 49.1 | 88 | 25.0 | 25 | 7.1 | 15 | 4.3 | 4 |
| 61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. | 58 | 16.6 | 127 | 36.3 | 72 | 20.6 | 61 | 17.4 | 32 | 9.1 | 6 |
| 62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 38 | 10.7 | 126 | 35.6 | 144 | 40.7 | 34 | 9.6 | 12 | 3.4 | 2 |
| 63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. | 42 | 11.9 | 126 | 35.6 | 92 | 26.0 | 63 | 17.8 | 31 | 8.8 | 2 |
| 64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. | 82 | 23.2 | 157 | 44.4 | 96 | 27.1 | 13 | 3.7 | 6 | 1.7 | 2 |
| 65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. | 109 | 30.8 | 124 | 35.0 | 69 | 19.5 | 32 | 9.0 | 20 | 5.6 | 2 |
| 66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. | 54 | 15.3 | 93 | 26.3 | 120 | 34.0 | 63 | 17.8 | 23 | 6.5 | 3 |
| 67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. | 107 | 30.3 | 159 | 45.0 | 66 | 18.7 | 13 | 3.7 | 8 | 2.3 | 3 |
| Data Collected in Spring, 2002 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |