| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| KEARNEY HIGH, KEARNEY R-I School District |
| What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl) |
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| SEC1 | Frequency | Percent |
| MALE | 306 | 53.40 |
| FEMALE | 267 | 46.60 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| What grade are you in? | ||
| SEC2 | Frequency | Percent |
| 6TH | 1 | 0.17 |
| 9TH | 174 | 30.31 |
| 10TH | 171 | 29.79 |
| 11TH | 154 | 26.83 |
| 12TH | 74 | 12.89 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| SEC3 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE | 542 | 94.76 |
| BLACK | 1 | 0.17 |
| ASIAN/ORIENTAL | 3 | 0.52 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 5 | 0.87 |
| HISPANIC | 6 | 1.05 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 15 | 2.62 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| How far in school did your mother go? |
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| SEC4 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 3 | 0.52 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 13 | 2.26 |
| H.S. GRAD | 149 | 25.91 |
| POST SECONDARY | 158 | 27.48 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 205 | 35.65 |
| DON T KNOW | 47 | 8.17 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| How far in school did your father go? |
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| SEC5 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 | 4 | 0.70 |
| 2 | 19 | 3.31 |
| 3 | 158 | 27.53 |
| 4 | 132 | 23.00 |
| 5 | 211 | 36.76 |
| 6 | 50 | 8.71 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| How many days of school did you miss last month? |
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| SEC6 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 297 | 51.56 |
| 1 OR 2 DAYS | 178 | 30.90 |
| 3 OR 4 DAYS | 53 | 9.20 |
| 5 TO 10 DAYS | 28 | 4.86 |
| MORE THAN 10 DAYS | 20 | 3.47 |
| 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 | 260 | 45.22 |
| TWO HRS. | 150 | 26.09 |
| THREE HRS. | 83 | 14.43 |
| FOUR HRS. | 42 | 7.30 |
| FIVE HRS. | 15 | 2.61 |
| SIX + HRS. | 25 | 4.35 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| 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 | 45 | 7.83 |
| TWO YEAR SCHOOL | 39 | 6.78 |
| FOUR YEAR SCHOOL | 413 | 71.83 |
| MILITARY | 28 | 4.87 |
| OTHER | 50 | 8.70 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school? |
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| SEC9 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 245 | 42.61 |
| A & B | 142 | 24.70 |
| B | 56 | 9.74 |
| B & C | 71 | 12.35 |
| C | 28 | 4.87 |
| C & D | 21 | 3.65 |
| D | 5 | 0.87 |
| BELOW D | 7 | 1.22 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| How much time do you usually spend on homework each day? |
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| SEC10 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE ASSIGNED | 64 | 11.11 |
| DON T DO IT | 98 | 17.01 |
| 1/2 HR. OR LESS | 163 | 28.30 |
| ONE HOUR | 170 | 29.51 |
| TWO HOURS | 49 | 8.51 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 32 | 5.56 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| 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 | 277 | 48.01 |
| UNDER 6 HRS. | 44 | 7.63 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 42 | 7.28 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 67 | 11.61 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 75 | 13.00 |
| 21 TO 25 HRS. | 39 | 6.76 |
| MORE THAN 25 | 33 | 5.72 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How would you describe the quality of education available to you in this school? |
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| SEC12 | Frequency | Percent |
| EXCELLENT | 98 | 17.01 |
| GOOD | 272 | 47.22 |
| AVERAGE | 163 | 28.30 |
| BELOW AVERAGE | 21 | 3.65 |
| POOR | 22 | 3.82 |
| 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 | 186 | 32.35 |
| 1 TO 2 HRS. | 110 | 19.13 |
| 3 TO 5 HRS. | 72 | 12.52 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 79 | 13.74 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 63 | 10.96 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 31 | 5.39 |
| MORE THAN 20 | 34 | 5.91 |
| 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 | 238 | 41.32 |
| Several Times/wk | 32 | 5.56 |
| Once a week | 39 | 6.77 |
| Once 2/wks | 46 | 7.99 |
| Infrequently | 183 | 31.77 |
| Not at all | 38 | 6.60 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Which of the following best describes the high school program you will complete? |
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| SEC15 | Frequency | Percent |
| College prep. | 413 | 74.68 |
| Voc./ tech. | 40 | 7.23 |
| General | 100 | 18.08 |
| Frequency Missing = 25 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school. |
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| SEC16A | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 39 | 7.03 |
| Rarely | 112 | 20.18 |
| Occasionally | 224 | 40.36 |
| Regularly | 180 | 32.43 |
| Frequency Missing = 23 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for high school. |
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| sec16b | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 41 | 7.44 |
| Rarely | 157 | 28.49 |
| Occasionally | 214 | 38.84 |
| Regularly | 139 | 25.23 |
| Frequency Missing = 27 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school. |
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| SEC16C | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 35 | 6.35 |
| Rarely | 119 | 21.60 |
| Occasionally | 188 | 34.12 |
| Regularly | 209 | 37.93 |
| Frequency Missing = 27 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2001 |
| Tables Posted April 14, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| KEARNEY HIGH, KEARNEY R-I 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. | 29 | 5.1 | 192 | 33.4 | 230 | 40.1 | 89 | 15.5 | 34 | 5.9 | 4 |
| 18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. | 42 | 7.3 | 208 | 36.4 | 181 | 31.6 | 102 | 17.8 | 39 | 6.8 | 6 |
| 19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. | 47 | 8.2 | 222 | 38.7 | 202 | 35.3 | 77 | 13.4 | 25 | 4.4 | 5 |
| 20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. | 68 | 11.9 | 200 | 35.0 | 187 | 32.7 | 88 | 15.4 | 28 | 4.9 | 7 |
| 21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. | 74 | 13.0 | 270 | 47.4 | 155 | 27.2 | 57 | 10.0 | 14 | 2.5 | 8 |
| 22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. | 86 | 15.2 | 218 | 38.4 | 179 | 31.6 | 52 | 9.2 | 32 | 5.6 | 11 |
| 23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. | 56 | 9.7 | 178 | 31.0 | 176 | 30.6 | 127 | 22.1 | 38 | 6.6 | 3 |
| 24 - My teachers make learning interesting. | 18 | 3.1 | 127 | 22.2 | 245 | 42.8 | 125 | 21.9 | 57 | 10.0 | 6 |
| 25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. | 91 | 15.9 | 278 | 48.7 | 151 | 26.4 | 37 | 6.5 | 14 | 2.5 | 7 |
| 26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. | 79 | 13.8 | 275 | 48.2 | 160 | 28.0 | 36 | 6.3 | 21 | 3.7 | 7 |
| 27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. | 139 | 24.4 | 224 | 39.3 | 134 | 23.5 | 45 | 7.9 | 28 | 4.9 | 8 |
| 28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. | 35 | 6.1 | 180 | 31.5 | 229 | 40.0 | 86 | 15.0 | 42 | 7.3 | 6 |
| 29 - I feel safe at school. | 137 | 24.0 | 225 | 39.5 | 140 | 24.6 | 39 | 6.8 | 29 | 5.1 | 8 |
| 30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. | 81 | 14.2 | 204 | 35.7 | 180 | 31.5 | 55 | 9.6 | 51 | 8.9 | 7 |
| 31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. | 68 | 11.9 | 219 | 38.4 | 157 | 27.5 | 72 | 12.6 | 54 | 9.5 | 8 |
| 32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. | 151 | 26.5 | 169 | 29.7 | 189 | 33.2 | 48 | 8.4 | 12 | 2.1 | 9 |
| 33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. | 37 | 6.5 | 157 | 27.5 | 247 | 43.3 | 81 | 14.2 | 48 | 8.4 | 8 |
| 34 - I learn about other cultures in school. | 47 | 8.3 | 183 | 32.2 | 203 | 35.7 | 100 | 17.6 | 36 | 6.3 | 9 |
| 35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. | 173 | 30.4 | 230 | 40.4 | 111 | 19.5 | 34 | 6.0 | 21 | 3.7 | 9 |
| 36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. | 112 | 19.6 | 285 | 49.9 | 131 | 22.9 | 19 | 3.3 | 24 | 4.2 | 7 |
| 37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. | 54 | 9.5 | 192 | 33.7 | 237 | 41.7 | 57 | 10.0 | 29 | 5.1 | 9 |
| 38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. | 96 | 16.9 | 241 | 42.4 | 173 | 30.5 | 37 | 6.5 | 21 | 3.7 | 10 |
| 39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 59 | 10.4 | 192 | 33.9 | 209 | 36.9 | 77 | 13.6 | 30 | 5.3 | 11 |
| 40 - Our classes are often interrupted. | 47 | 8.3 | 109 | 19.2 | 242 | 42.7 | 137 | 24.2 | 32 | 5.6 | 11 |
| 41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 35 | 6.2 | 141 | 25.0 | 289 | 51.2 | 69 | 12.2 | 30 | 5.3 | 14 |
| 42 - I have fun learning. | 43 | 7.6 | 151 | 26.6 | 216 | 38.0 | 82 | 14.4 | 76 | 13.4 | 10 |
| 43 - My teachers think I can learn. | 138 | 24.2 | 250 | 43.8 | 143 | 25.0 | 17 | 3.0 | 23 | 4.0 | 7 |
| 44 - The community is proud of this school. | 148 | 26.1 | 217 | 38.3 | 150 | 26.5 | 30 | 5.3 | 22 | 3.9 | 11 |
| 45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. | 133 | 23.3 | 240 | 42.1 | 124 | 21.8 | 49 | 8.6 | 24 | 4.2 | 8 |
| 46 - Students at my school are friendly. | 48 | 8.4 | 186 | 32.6 | 226 | 39.6 | 68 | 11.9 | 43 | 7.5 | 7 |
| 47 - This school is a good place to learn. | 66 | 11.6 | 252 | 44.4 | 181 | 31.9 | 44 | 7.7 | 25 | 4.4 | 10 |
| 48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. | 146 | 25.9 | 276 | 49.0 | 115 | 20.4 | 16 | 2.8 | 10 | 1.8 | 15 |
| 49 - My teachers are good teachers. | 57 | 10.0 | 255 | 44.8 | 200 | 35.1 | 29 | 5.1 | 28 | 4.9 | 9 |
| 50 - My school building is in good condition. | 107 | 18.8 | 256 | 45.1 | 147 | 25.9 | 39 | 6.9 | 19 | 3.3 | 10 |
| 51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. | 112 | 19.7 | 161 | 28.3 | 225 | 39.5 | 51 | 9.0 | 20 | 3.5 | 9 |
| 52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. | 169 | 29.7 | 231 | 40.6 | 120 | 21.1 | 36 | 6.3 | 13 | 2.3 | 9 |
| 53 - I like going to this school. | 82 | 14.4 | 192 | 33.7 | 175 | 30.8 | 62 | 10.9 | 58 | 10.2 | 9 |
| 54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. | 259 | 45.8 | 196 | 34.6 | 84 | 14.8 | 18 | 3.2 | 9 | 1.6 | 12 |
| 55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. | 123 | 21.7 | 205 | 36.2 | 169 | 29.9 | 41 | 7.2 | 28 | 4.9 | 12 |
| 56 - I would attend a different school if I could. | 79 | 13.9 | 78 | 13.7 | 185 | 32.5 | 117 | 20.6 | 110 | 19.3 | 9 |
| 57 - Teachers treat me with respect. | 78 | 13.7 | 218 | 38.4 | 190 | 33.5 | 49 | 8.6 | 33 | 5.8 | 10 |
| 58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. | 97 | 17.1 | 234 | 41.3 | 156 | 27.5 | 57 | 10.1 | 23 | 4.1 | 11 |
| 59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. | 127 | 22.4 | 237 | 41.8 | 167 | 29.5 | 23 | 4.1 | 13 | 2.3 | 11 |
| 60 - I am treated fairly at school. | 68 | 12.0 | 241 | 42.6 | 174 | 30.7 | 51 | 9.0 | 32 | 5.7 | 12 |
| 61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. | 99 | 17.6 | 242 | 42.9 | 140 | 24.8 | 52 | 9.2 | 31 | 5.5 | 14 |
| 62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 48 | 8.5 | 145 | 25.6 | 258 | 45.6 | 77 | 13.6 | 38 | 6.7 | 12 |
| 63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. | 47 | 8.3 | 147 | 25.9 | 175 | 30.8 | 104 | 18.3 | 95 | 16.7 | 10 |
| 64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. | 111 | 19.6 | 237 | 41.9 | 161 | 28.5 | 36 | 6.4 | 20 | 3.5 | 13 |
| 65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. | 70 | 12.3 | 155 | 27.2 | 180 | 31.6 | 86 | 15.1 | 79 | 13.9 | 8 |
| 66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. | 64 | 11.3 | 136 | 24.0 | 175 | 30.9 | 109 | 19.2 | 83 | 14.6 | 11 |
| 67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. | 145 | 25.5 | 235 | 41.3 | 145 | 25.5 | 24 | 4.2 | 20 | 3.5 | 9 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2001 |
| Tables Posted April 14, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |