MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
BRANSON R-IV School district

What is your sex? (I am a:
boy/girl)
SEC1 Frequency Percent
MALE 716 48.41
FEMALE 763 51.59

Frequency Missing = 3

 

What grade are you in?
SEC2 Frequency Percent
6TH 1 0.07
7TH 245 16.63
8TH 262 17.79
9TH 298 20.23
10TH 279 18.94
11TH 213 14.46
12TH 175 11.88

Frequency Missing = 9

 

Which best describes you?
SEC3 Frequency Percent
WHITE 1242 84.55
BLACK 26 1.77
ASIAN/ORIENTAL 27 1.84
AMERICAN INDIAN 30 2.04
HISPANIC 74 5.04
MULTI-RACIAL 70 4.77

Frequency Missing = 13

 

How far in school did your mother
go?
SEC4 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 26 1.76
FINISHED 8TH 75 5.07
H.S. GRAD 320 21.65
POST SECONDARY 307 20.77
COLLEGE GRAD 501 33.90
DON T KNOW 249 16.85

Frequency Missing = 4

 

How far in school did your father
go?
SEC5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 22 1.49
FINISHED 8TH 77 5.22
H.S. GRAD 305 20.68
POST SECONDARY 215 14.58
COLLEGE GRAD 517 35.05
DON T KNOW 339 22.98

Frequency Missing = 7

 

How many days of school did you miss
last month?
SEC6 Frequency Percent
NONE 805 54.54
1 OR 2 DAYS 419 28.39
3 OR 4 DAYS 128 8.67
5 TO 10 DAYS 86 5.83
MORE THAN 10 DAYS 38 2.57

Frequency Missing = 6

 

How many hours of television do you
usually watch each day?
SEC7 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 586 39.70
TWO HRS. 353 23.92
THREE HRS. 236 15.99
FOUR HRS. 141 9.55
FIVE HRS. 70 4.74
SIX + HRS. 90 6.10

Frequency Missing = 6

 

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 122 8.30
TWO YEAR SCHOOL 116 7.90
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL 970 66.03
MILITARY 82 5.58
OTHER 179 12.19

Frequency Missing = 13

 

Which of the following best
describes your grades so far
in school?
SEC9 Frequency Percent
A 421 28.60
A & B 433 29.42
B 166 11.28
B & C 243 16.51
C 64 4.35
C & D 99 6.73
D 30 2.04
BELOW D 16 1.09

Frequency Missing = 10

 

How much time do you usually spend
on homework each day?
SEC10 Frequency Percent
NONE ASSIGNED 125 8.47
DON T DO IT 117 7.93
1/2 HR. OR LESS 433 29.34
ONE HOUR 551 37.33
TWO HOURS 171 11.59
MORE THAN 2 HRS 79 5.35

Frequency Missing = 6

 

About how many hours per week do
you usually work in a part-time
job? Exclude summer vacation time.
SEC11 Frequency Percent
NONE 887 60.09
UNDER 6 HRS. 143 9.69
6 TO 10 HRS. 107 7.25
11 TO 15 HRS. 95 6.44
16 TO 20 HRS. 107 7.25
21 TO 25 HRS. 65 4.40
MORE THAN 25 72 4.88

Frequency Missing = 6

 

How would you describe the quality
of education available to you in
this school?
SEC12 Frequency Percent
EXCELLENT 586 39.70
GOOD 642 43.50
AVERAGE 195 13.21
BELOW AVERAGE 26 1.76
POOR 27 1.83

Frequency Missing = 6

 

How many hours each week do you
usually spend in extra-curricular
activities associated with school?
- excluding sports?
SEC13 Frequency Percent
NONE 585 39.74
1 TO 2 HRS. 245 16.64
3 TO 5 HRS. 163 11.07
6 TO 10 HRS. 169 11.48
11 TO 15 HRS. 164 11.14
16 TO 20 HRS. 73 4.96
MORE THAN 20 73 4.96

Frequency Missing = 10

 

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 447 30.35
Several Times/wk 253 17.18
Once a week 165 11.20
Once 2/wks 127 8.62
Infrequently 427 28.99
Not at all 54 3.67

Frequency Missing = 9

 

Which of the following best describes
the high school program you will
complete?
SEC15 Frequency Percent
College prep. 854 59.80
Voc./ tech. 133 9.31
General 441 30.88

Frequency Missing = 54

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your experiences in school.
SEC16A Frequency Percent
Not at all 74 5.16
Rarely 284 19.80
Occasionally 471 32.85
Regularly 605 42.19

Frequency Missing = 48

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for high school.
sec16b Frequency Percent
Not at all 165 11.52
Rarely 389 27.16
Occasionally 556 38.83
Regularly 322 22.49

Frequency Missing = 50

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for after high school.
SEC16C Frequency Percent
Not at all 109 7.61
Rarely 277 19.33
Occasionally 522 36.43
Regularly 525 36.64

Frequency Missing = 49

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 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. 198 13.4 700 47.4 436 29.5 95 6.4 49 3.3 4
18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. 370 25.0 678 45.8 285 19.3 104 7.0 42 2.8 3
19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. 328 22.2 663 44.9 342 23.2 114 7.7 29 2.0 6
20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. 315 21.5 608 41.5 347 23.7 141 9.6 55 3.8 16
21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. 462 31.7 686 47.1 228 15.7 60 4.1 20 1.4 26
22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. 412 28.1 571 39.0 325 22.2 117 8.0 39 2.7 18
23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. 302 20.5 632 42.8 362 24.5 131 8.9 49 3.3 6
24 - My teachers make learning interesting. 201 13.6 479 32.5 521 35.3 176 11.9 97 6.6 8
25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. 369 25.1 736 50.0 289 19.6 58 3.9 20 1.4 10
26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. 346 23.5 654 44.4 372 25.2 72 4.9 30 2.0 8
27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. 594 40.4 554 37.7 223 15.2 67 4.6 32 2.2 12
28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 271 18.4 575 39.0 446 30.2 138 9.3 46 3.1 6
29 - I feel safe at school. 546 37.0 550 37.3 265 18.0 71 4.8 42 2.8 8
30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. 319 21.6 562 38.1 376 25.5 137 9.3 83 5.6 5
31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. 365 24.7 573 38.8 312 21.1 144 9.7 84 5.7 4
32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. 361 24.5 354 24.0 434 29.5 177 12.0 147 10.0 9
33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. 287 19.7 509 34.9 467 32.1 117 8.0 77 5.3 25
34 - I learn about other cultures in school. 244 16.6 607 41.3 415 28.3 151 10.3 51 3.5 14
35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. 763 51.8 478 32.4 167 11.3 31 2.1 35 2.4 8
36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. 424 28.7 743 50.3 237 16.0 51 3.5 23 1.6 4
37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. 294 20.1 680 46.4 368 25.1 87 5.9 36 2.5 17
38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. 415 28.3 658 44.9 311 21.2 60 4.1 22 1.5 16
39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 197 13.5 553 37.8 502 34.3 138 9.4 73 5.0 19
40 - Our classes are often interrupted. 97 6.7 265 18.2 493 33.9 510 35.0 91 6.3 26
41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 148 10.3 441 30.6 721 50.1 85 5.9 45 3.1 42
42 - I have fun learning. 189 12.8 455 30.8 483 32.7 195 13.2 155 10.5 5
43 - My teachers think I can learn. 510 34.6 671 45.6 236 16.0 32 2.2 23 1.6 10
44 - The community is proud of this school. 675 46.0 540 36.8 205 14.0 21 1.4 25 1.7 16
45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. 557 37.9 616 41.9 212 14.4 44 3.0 42 2.9 11
46 - Students at my school are friendly. 178 12.2 525 35.8 503 34.3 150 10.2 109 7.4 17
47 - This school is a good place to learn. 413 28.2 695 47.5 263 18.0 51 3.5 41 2.8 19
48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. 637 43.5 628 42.9 146 10.0 34 2.3 18 1.2 19
49 - My teachers are good teachers. 474 32.2 650 44.2 281 19.1 43 2.9 23 1.6 11
50 - My school building is in good condition. 888 60.5 441 30.1 103 7.0 19 1.3 16 1.1 15
51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. 314 21.5 384 26.3 444 30.4 200 13.7 120 8.2 20
52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. 512 34.9 559 38.2 243 16.6 98 6.7 53 3.6 17
53 - I like going to this school. 428 29.2 508 34.6 307 20.9 117 8.0 107 7.3 15
54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. 873 59.6 452 30.9 110 7.5 15 1.0 15 1.0 17
55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. 501 34.3 551 37.8 298 20.4 66 4.5 43 2.9 23
56 - I would attend a different school if I could. 213 14.5 173 11.8 340 23.2 318 21.7 421 28.7 17
57 - Teachers treat me with respect. 421 28.8 605 41.4 316 21.6 74 5.1 46 3.1 20
58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. 362 24.8 605 41.4 337 23.1 103 7.0 55 3.8 20
59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. 530 36.1 660 45.0 228 15.5 35