| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| KEARNEY R-I School district |
| What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl) |
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| SEC1 | Frequency | Percent |
| MALE | 525 | 51.83 |
| FEMALE | 488 | 48.17 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| What grade are you in? | ||
| SEC2 | Frequency | Percent |
| 6TH | 1 | 0.10 |
| 7TH | 236 | 23.30 |
| 8TH | 202 | 19.94 |
| 9TH | 175 | 17.28 |
| 10TH | 171 | 16.88 |
| 11TH | 154 | 15.20 |
| 12TH | 74 | 7.31 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| SEC3 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE | 952 | 94.44 |
| BLACK | 5 | 0.50 |
| ASIAN/ORIENTAL | 4 | 0.40 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 14 | 1.39 |
| HISPANIC | 11 | 1.09 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 22 | 2.18 |
| Frequency Missing = 11 |
| How far in school did your mother go? |
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| SEC4 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 3 | 0.30 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 17 | 1.68 |
| H.S. GRAD | 254 | 25.05 |
| POST SECONDARY | 273 | 26.92 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 346 | 34.12 |
| DON T KNOW | 121 | 11.93 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| How far in school did your father go? |
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| SEC5 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 5 | 0.49 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 21 | 2.07 |
| H.S. GRAD | 266 | 26.21 |
| POST SECONDARY | 207 | 20.39 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 361 | 35.57 |
| DON T KNOW | 155 | 15.27 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| How many days of school did you miss last month? |
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| SEC6 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 504 | 49.61 |
| 1 OR 2 DAYS | 326 | 32.09 |
| 3 OR 4 DAYS | 108 | 10.63 |
| 5 TO 10 DAYS | 54 | 5.31 |
| MORE THAN 10 DAYS | 24 | 2.36 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| How many hours of television do you usually watch each day? |
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| SEC7 | Frequency | Percent |
| ONE HR. OR LESS | 374 | 36.85 |
| TWO HRS. | 277 | 27.29 |
| THREE HRS. | 190 | 18.72 |
| FOUR HRS. | 88 | 8.67 |
| FIVE HRS. | 42 | 4.14 |
| SIX + HRS. | 44 | 4.33 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| 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 | 79 | 7.78 |
| TWO YEAR SCHOOL | 57 | 5.62 |
| FOUR YEAR SCHOOL | 715 | 70.44 |
| MILITARY | 68 | 6.70 |
| OTHER | 96 | 9.46 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school? |
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| SEC9 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 454 | 44.69 |
| A & B | 262 | 25.79 |
| B | 81 | 7.97 |
| B & C | 128 | 12.60 |
| C | 41 | 4.04 |
| C & D | 33 | 3.25 |
| D | 9 | 0.89 |
| BELOW D | 8 | 0.79 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| How much time do you usually spend on homework each day? |
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| SEC10 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE ASSIGNED | 98 | 9.64 |
| DON T DO IT | 113 | 11.11 |
| 1/2 HR. OR LESS | 299 | 29.40 |
| ONE HOUR | 360 | 35.40 |
| TWO HOURS | 101 | 9.93 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 46 | 4.52 |
| 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 | 615 | 60.53 |
| UNDER 6 HRS. | 102 | 10.04 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 66 | 6.50 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 77 | 7.58 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 80 | 7.87 |
| 21 TO 25 HRS. | 40 | 3.94 |
| MORE THAN 25 | 36 | 3.54 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| How would you describe the quality of education available to you in this school? |
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| SEC12 | Frequency | Percent |
| EXCELLENT | 216 | 21.26 |
| GOOD | 499 | 49.11 |
| AVERAGE | 246 | 24.21 |
| BELOW AVERAGE | 29 | 2.85 |
| POOR | 26 | 2.56 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| 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 | 311 | 30.73 |
| 1 TO 2 HRS. | 243 | 24.01 |
| 3 TO 5 HRS. | 131 | 12.94 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 151 | 14.92 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 100 | 9.88 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 39 | 3.85 |
| MORE THAN 20 | 37 | 3.66 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| 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 | 323 | 31.85 |
| Several Times/wk | 64 | 6.31 |
| Once a week | 95 | 9.37 |
| Once 2/wks | 107 | 10.55 |
| Infrequently | 363 | 35.80 |
| Not at all | 62 | 6.11 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| Which of the following best describes the high school program you will complete? |
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| SEC15 | Frequency | Percent |
| College prep. | 705 | 72.46 |
| Voc./ tech. | 76 | 7.81 |
| General | 192 | 19.73 |
| Frequency Missing = 46 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school. |
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| SEC16A | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 56 | 5.72 |
| Rarely | 199 | 20.33 |
| Occasionally | 373 | 38.10 |
| Regularly | 351 | 35.85 |
| Frequency Missing = 40 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for high school. |
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| sec16b | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 107 | 11.01 |
| Rarely | 307 | 31.58 |
| Occasionally | 358 | 36.83 |
| Regularly | 200 | 20.58 |
| Frequency Missing = 47 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school. |
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| SEC16C | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 83 | 8.54 |
| Rarely | 248 | 25.51 |
| Occasionally | 326 | 33.54 |
| Regularly | 315 | 32.41 |
| Frequency Missing = 47 |
| 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 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. | 84 | 8.3 | 425 | 41.9 | 362 | 35.7 | 105 | 10.3 | 39 | 3.8 | 4 |
| 18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. | 118 | 11.7 | 417 | 41.3 | 294 | 29.1 | 135 | 13.4 | 46 | 4.6 | 9 |
| 19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. | 148 | 14.6 | 423 | 41.8 | 304 | 30.1 | 105 | 10.4 | 31 | 3.1 | 8 |
| 20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. | 170 | 16.9 | 401 | 39.9 | 275 | 27.3 | 120 | 11.9 | 40 | 4.0 | 13 |
| 21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. | 239 | 23.7 | 475 | 47.2 | 207 | 20.6 | 69 | 6.9 | 17 | 1.7 | 12 |
| 22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. | 239 | 23.8 | 403 | 40.2 | 242 | 24.1 | 79 | 7.9 | 40 | 4.0 | 16 |
| 23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. | 188 | 18.5 | 371 | 36.6 | 264 | 26.0 | 150 | 14.8 | 42 | 4.1 | 4 |
| 24 - My teachers make learning interesting. | 82 | 8.2 | 309 | 30.7 | 390 | 38.8 | 157 | 15.6 | 68 | 6.8 | 13 |
| 25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. | 214 | 21.3 | 504 | 50.2 | 219 | 21.8 | 50 | 5.0 | 17 | 1.7 | 15 |
| 26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. | 197 | 19.6 | 468 | 46.5 | 255 | 25.3 | 58 | 5.8 | 29 | 2.9 | 12 |
| 27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. | 343 | 34.1 | 391 | 38.8 | 186 | 18.5 | 57 | 5.7 | 30 | 3.0 | 12 |
| 28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. | 135 | 13.4 | 362 | 35.9 | 354 | 35.1 | 108 | 10.7 | 50 | 5.0 | 10 |
| 29 - I feel safe at school. | 288 | 28.6 | 392 | 38.9 | 224 | 22.2 | 60 | 6.0 | 44 | 4.4 | 11 |
| 30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. | 192 | 19.0 | 403 | 39.9 | 273 | 27.0 | 79 | 7.8 | 64 | 6.3 | 8 |
| 31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. | 188 | 18.6 | 404 | 40.0 | 239 | 23.7 | 109 | 10.8 | 69 | 6.8 | 10 |
| 32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. | 187 | 18.6 | 214 | 21.3 | 333 | 33.1 | 166 | 16.5 | 107 | 10.6 | 12 |
| 33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. | 131 | 13.1 | 338 | 33.8 | 358 | 35.8 | 109 | 10.9 | 63 | 6.3 | 20 |
| 34 - I learn about other cultures in school. | 143 | 14.2 | 366 | 36.4 | 307 | 30.5 | 133 | 13.2 | 57 | 5.7 | 13 |
| 35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. | 418 | 41.4 | 374 | 37.1 | 154 | 15.3 | 39 | 3.9 | 24 | 2.4 | 10 |
| 36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. | 238 | 23.6 | 507 | 50.2 | 205 | 20.3 | 31 | 3.1 | 28 | 2.8 | 10 |
| 37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. | 153 | 15.2 | 409 | 40.6 | 339 | 33.6 | 75 | 7.4 | 32 | 3.2 | 11 |
| 38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. | 253 | 25.2 | 437 | 43.6 | 233 | 23.2 | 50 | 5.0 | 30 | 3.0 | 16 |
| 39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 151 | 15.1 | 371 | 37.1 | 328 | 32.8 | 108 | 10.8 | 43 | 4.3 | 18 |
| 40 - Our classes are often interrupted. | 79 | 7.9 | 191 | 19.2 | 396 | 39.8 | 275 | 27.6 | 55 | 5.5 | 23 |
| 41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 79 | 8.0 | 284 | 28.7 | 483 | 48.8 | 100 | 10.1 | 44 | 4.4 | 29 |
| 42 - I have fun learning. | 124 | 12.3 | 301 | 30.0 | 350 | 34.8 | 128 | 12.7 | 102 | 10.1 | 14 |
| 43 - My teachers think I can learn. | 330 | 32.8 | 441 | 43.8 | 190 | 18.9 | 21 | 2.1 | 24 | 2.4 | 13 |
| 44 - The community is proud of this school. | 267 | 26.5 | 411 | 40.9 | 260 | 25.8 | 42 | 4.2 | 26 | 2.6 | 13 |
| 45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. | 285 | 28.3 | 419 | 41.6 | 202 | 20.0 | 75 | 7.4 | 27 | 2.7 | 11 |
| 46 - Students at my school are friendly. | 126 | 12.5 | 338 | 33.6 | 373 | 37.1 | 105 | 10.4 | 64 | 6.4 | 13 |
| 47 - This school is a good place to learn. | 186 | 18.5 | 466 | 46.4 | 263 | 26.2 | 61 | 6.1 | 28 | 2.8 | 15 |
| 48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. | 353 | 35.3 | 465 | 46.5 | 152 | 15.2 | 18 | 1.8 | 12 | 1.2 | 19 |
| 49 - My teachers are good teachers. | 232 | 23.0 | 436 | 43.3 | 276 | 27.4 | 34 | 3.4 | 30 | 3.0 | 11 |
| 50 - My school building is in good condition. | 154 | 15.3 | 387 | 38.4 | 268 | 26.6 | 121 | 12.0 | 77 | 7.6 | 12 |
| 51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. | 143 | 14.3 | 240 | 24.0 | 364 | 36.3 | 164 | 16.4 | 91 | 9.1 | 17 |
| 52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. | 293 | 29.2 | 400 | 39.8 | 213 | 21.2 | 72 | 7.2 | 26 | 2.6 | 15 |
| 53 - I like going to this school. | 204 | 20.3 | 348 | 34.6 | 283 | 28.2 | 95 | 9.5 | 75 | 7.5 | 14 |
| 54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. | 523 | 52.2 | 333 | 33.3 | 112 | 11.2 | 22 | 2.2 | 11 | 1.1 | 18 |
| 55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. | 270 | 27.0 | 386 | 38.6 | 254 | 25.4 | 56 | 5.6 | 33 | 3.3 | 20 |
| 56 - I would attend a different school if I could. | 116 | 11.6 | 129 | 12.9 | 284 | 28.3 | 221 | 22.1 | 252 | 25.1 | 17 |
| 57 - Teachers treat me with respect. | 223 | 22.2 | 399 | 39.8 | 277 | 27.6 | 60 | 6.0 | 44 | 4.4 | 16 |
| 58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. | 225 | 22.5 | 427 | 42.6 | 245 | 24.5 | 75 | 7.5 | 30 | 3.0 | 17 |
| 59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. | 301 | 30.1 | 432 | 43.2 | 224 | 22.4 | 29 | 2.9 | 14 | 1.4 | 19 |
| 60 - I am treated fairly at school. | 190 | 19.0 | 436 | 43.7 | 255 | 25.6 | 68 | 6.8 | 49 | 4.9 | 21 |
| 61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. | 239 | 24.0 | 415 | 41.7 | 212 | 21.3 | 84 | 8.4 | 45 | 4.5 | 24 |
| 62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 124 | 12.5 | 315 | 31.7 | 412 | 41.4 | 97 | 9.7 | 47 | 4.7 | 24 |
| 63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. | 168 | 16.8 | 340 | 33.9 | 262 | 26.1 | 120 | 12.0 | 112 | 11.2 | 17 |
| 64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. | 249 | 24.9 | 419 | 41.9 | 258 | 25.8 | 49 | 4.9 | 24 | 2.4 | 20 |
| 65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. | 229 | 22.8 | 320 | 31.9 | 253 | 25.2 | 105 | 10.5 | 96 | 9.6 | 16 |
| 66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. | 174 | 17.4 | 297 | 29.7 | 276 | 27.6 | 148 | 14.8 | 105 | 10.5 | 19 |
| 67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. | 303 | 30.2 | 415 | 41.3 | 221 | 22.0 | 34 | 3.4 | 31 | 3.1 | 15 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2001 |
| Tables Posted April 14, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |