| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Parent Frequency Distribution Report |
| ADAIR CO. ELEM., ADAIR CO. R-II School District |
| In what grade is your child? | ||
| PRt1 | Frequency | Percent |
| K-1 | 27 | 28.72 |
| 2ND | 12 | 12.77 |
| 3RD | 16 | 17.02 |
| 4TH | 14 | 14.89 |
| 5TH | 11 | 11.70 |
| 6TH | 14 | 14.89 |
| My child is a: girl, boy | ||
| prt2 | Frequency | Percent |
| Boy | 39 | 41.94 |
| Girl | 54 | 58.06 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| What is your relationship to the child? |
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| prt3 | Frequency | Percent |
| MOTHER | 86 | 92.47 |
| FATHER | 2 | 2.15 |
| STEPMOTHER | 1 | 1.08 |
| GRANDMOTHER | 3 | 3.23 |
| OTHER RELATIVE | 1 | 1.08 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How many adults in your household work outside the home for pay? |
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| prt4 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 3 | 3.19 |
| 1 | 27 | 28.72 |
| 2 | 64 | 68.09 |
| How many years have you lived in this school district? |
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| prt5 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 5 YRS | 25 | 26.88 |
| 5 - 10 YRS | 24 | 25.81 |
| 11 - 15 YRS | 12 | 12.90 |
| OVER 15 YRS | 32 | 34.41 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How many hours of television does your child usually watch each day? |
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| prt6 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 HR OR LESS | 26 | 27.66 |
| 2 HRS | 39 | 41.49 |
| 3 HRS | 19 | 20.21 |
| 4 HRS | 8 | 8.51 |
| 5 HRS | 2 | 2.13 |
| Which best describes your household? | ||
| prt7 | Frequency | Percent |
| SINGLE PARENT | 9 | 9.57 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-M/F | 72 | 76.60 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-STEP | 11 | 11.70 |
| OTHER | 2 | 2.13 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| prt8 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE (N-HISPC) | 91 | 97.85 |
| HISPANIC | 1 | 1.08 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 1 | 1.08 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How many children in your household are under 18 years old? |
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| prt9 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 | 8 | 8.60 |
| 2 | 40 | 43.01 |
| 3 | 35 | 37.63 |
| 4 | 10 | 10.75 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Vocational Education | ||
| prt10a | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 92 | 97.87 |
| YES | 2 | 2.13 |
| Gifted/Talented Program | ||
| prt10b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 85 | 90.43 |
| YES | 9 | 9.57 |
| Title I Services | ||
| prt10c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 87 | 92.55 |
| YES | 7 | 7.45 |
| Special Education | ||
| prt10d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 90 | 95.74 |
| YES | 4 | 4.26 |
| Which category best describes your age? |
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| prt11 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 30 | 9 | 9.57 |
| 30 - 39 | 59 | 62.77 |
| 40 - 49 | 21 | 22.34 |
| 50 - 59 | 5 | 5.32 |
| What one thing is likely to take the largest share of your child's time in the year after high school? |
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| prt12 | Frequency | Percent |
| WORKING FULLTIME | 3 | 3.37 |
| 2 YR COLL/TECH | 19 | 21.35 |
| 4 YR COLLEGE | 59 | 66.29 |
| OTHER | 8 | 8.99 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| Which best describes your level of education? |
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| prt13 | Frequency | Percent |
| SOME HIGH SCHOOL | 5 | 5.38 |
| HIGH SCHOOL GRAD | 24 | 25.81 |
| SOME COLLEGE | 29 | 31.18 |
| COLLEGE GRADUATE | 23 | 24.73 |
| GRADUATE SCHOOL | 12 | 12.90 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Which category best describes the total annual income of your household? |
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| prt14 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER $ 10,000 | 4 | 4.30 |
| 10,000 - 19,999 | 12 | 12.90 |
| 20,000 - 29,999 | 19 | 20.43 |
| 30,000 - 39,999 | 20 | 21.51 |
| 40,000 - 49,999 | 18 | 19.35 |
| 50,000 - 59,999 | 8 | 8.60 |
| 60,000 - 69,999 | 3 | 3.23 |
| OVER $70,000 | 9 | 9.68 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Which of the following best describes your child's grades so far in school? |
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| prt15 | Frequency | Percent |
| MOSTLY A | 38 | 40.86 |
| HALF A & B | 25 | 26.88 |
| MOSTLY B | 6 | 6.45 |
| HALF B & C | 9 | 9.68 |
| MOSTLY C | 1 | 1.08 |
| HALF C & D | 2 | 2.15 |
| GRADE NOT GIVEN | 12 | 12.90 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Would you say that public schools in this community have improved from, say, five years ago, gotten worse, or stayed the same? |
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| prt16 | Frequency | Percent |
| IMPROVED | 66 | 72.53 |
| GOTTEN WORSE | 1 | 1.10 |
| STAYED THE SAME | 24 | 26.37 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| How much time does your child spend on homework each day? |
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| prt17 | Frequency | Percent |
| DOESNT HAVE ANY | 15 | 15.96 |
| 1/2 HR OR LESS | 41 | 43.62 |
| 1 HR | 30 | 31.91 |
| 2 HRS | 6 | 6.38 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 2 | 2.13 |
| Talked to your child's teacher. | ||
| PRT18a | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 1 | 1.08 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 28 | 30.11 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 29 | 31.18 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 20 | 21.51 |
| 11+ TIMES | 15 | 16.13 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Gone to an open house at school. | ||
| PRT18b | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 7 | 7.45 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 60 | 63.83 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 16 | 17.02 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 9 | 9.57 |
| 11+ TIMES | 2 | 2.13 |
| Attended parent/teacher meetings. | ||
| PRT18c | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 4 | 4.30 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 48 | 51.61 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 34 | 36.56 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 6 | 6.45 |
| 11+ TIMES | 1 | 1.08 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Visited the school on your own. | ||
| PRT18d | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 10 | 10.87 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 34 | 36.96 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 24 | 26.09 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 9 | 9.78 |
| 11+ TIMES | 15 | 16.30 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Helped with after-school activities. | ||
| PRT18e | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 43 | 45.74 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 25 | 26.60 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 14 | 14.89 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 6 | 6.38 |
| 11+ TIMES | 6 | 6.38 |
| Helped with classroom learning. | ||
| PRT18f | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 59 | 62.77 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 23 | 24.47 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 4 | 4.26 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 7 | 7.45 |
| 11+ TIMES | 1 | 1.06 |
| Students are often given the grades A, B, C, D, and F to denote the quality of their work. If the public schools in this community were graded the same way, what grade would you give them--A, B, C,D, or F? |
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| prt19 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 26 | 28.57 |
| B | 43 | 47.25 |
| C | 15 | 16.48 |
| D | 2 | 2.20 |
| F | 1 | 1.10 |
| DONT KNOW | 4 | 4.40 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| How about the public schools in the nation as a whole? What grade would you give public schools nationally--A, B, C, D, or F? |
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| prt20 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 3 | 3.26 |
| B | 16 | 17.39 |
| C | 34 | 36.96 |
| D | 9 | 9.78 |
| F | 1 | 1.09 |
| DONT KNOW | 29 | 31.52 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| I know the first name of 5 or more of my child's closest friends. |
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| prt21a | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 4 | 4.30 |
| YES | 89 | 95.70 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| I know the parents of 5 or more of my child's closest friends. |
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| prt21b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 20 | 21.28 |
| YES | 74 | 78.72 |
| I enforce family rules about how many hours our child can watch TV. |
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| prt21c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 27 | 29.35 |
| YES | 65 | 70.65 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| I have expectations for our child to maintain a certain grade average. |
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| prt21d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 4 | 4.26 |
| YES | 90 | 95.74 |
| I enforce family rules for our child about doing homework. |
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| prt21e | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 4 | 4.30 |
| YES | 89 | 95.70 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| My child has a computer at home to use for school work. |
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| prt21f | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 19 | 20.43 |
| YES | 74 | 79.57 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| My child has access to the internet at home. |
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| prt21g | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 33 | 35.48 |
| YES | 60 | 64.52 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Talk to your child about his/her experiences in school. |
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| prt22a | Frequency | Percent |
| RARELY | 2 | 2.13 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 8 | 8.51 |
| REGULARLY | 84 | 89.36 |
| Talk to your child about his/her plans for high school classes |
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| prt22b | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 28 | 29.79 |
| RARELY | 22 | 23.40 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 30 | 31.91 |
| REGULARLY | 14 | 14.89 |
| Talk to your child about his/her plans for after high school. |
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| prt22c | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 15 | 15.96 |
| RARELY | 20 | 21.28 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 45 | 47.87 |
| REGULARLY | 14 | 14.89 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2002 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Parent Frequency Distribution Report |
| ADAIR CO. ELEM., ADAIR CO. R-II 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 |
| 23 - The way they teach at this school works well for my child. | 19 | 20.7 | 58 | 63.0 | 11 | 12.0 | 4 | 4.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 24 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. | 30 | 32.3 | 49 | 52.7 | 10 | 10.8 | 4 | 4.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 25 - There are good learning materials at my child's school. | 31 | 33.3 | 51 | 54.8 | 9 | 9.7 | 2 | 2.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 26 - My child likes attending this school. | 48 | 51.6 | 38 | 40.9 | 5 | 5.4 | 1 | 1.1 | 1 | 1.1 | 1 |
| 27 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. | 60 | 64.5 | 31 | 33.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 2.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 28 - My child's school is a good place to learn. | 44 | 47.3 | 39 | 41.9 | 10 | 10.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 29 - My child uses computers effectively at school. | 17 | 18.5 | 36 | 39.1 | 29 | 31.5 | 9 | 9.8 | 1 | 1.1 | 2 |
| 30 - I know how well my child is doing in class. | 42 | 45.2 | 40 | 43.0 | 8 | 8.6 | 3 | 3.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 31 - I feel my child is safe at school. | 37 | 39.4 | 41 | 43.6 | 12 | 12.8 | 3 | 3.2 | 1 | 1.1 | 0 |
| 32 - I am welcome to discuss my child's educational needs with the school. | 53 | 57.0 | 38 | 40.9 | 1 | 1.1 | 1 | 1.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 33 - My child's school building is in good condition. | 3 | 3.2 | 13 | 14.0 | 25 | 26.9 | 33 | 35.5 | 19 | 20.4 | 1 |
| 34 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. | 2 | 2.2 | 38 | 40.9 | 39 | 41.9 | 9 | 9.7 | 5 | 5.4 | 1 |
| 35 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. | 12 | 12.9 | 48 | 51.6 | 25 | 26.9 | 6 | 6.5 | 2 | 2.2 | 1 |
| 36 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. | 0 | 0.0 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.6 | 37 | 39.8 | 41 | 44.1 | 1 |
| 37 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 23 | 25.0 | 53 | 57.6 | 12 | 13.0 | 3 | 3.3 | 1 | 1.1 | 2 |
| 38 - The school encourages parents to be involved. | 46 | 49.5 | 44 | 47.3 | 2 | 2.2 | 1 | 1.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 39 - The school board listens to parents concerns. | 18 | 19.1 | 31 | 33.0 | 39 | 41.5 | 4 | 4.3 | 2 | 2.1 | 0 |
| 40 - It is important for students to have access to computers at school. | 44 | 46.8 | 44 | 46.8 | 4 | 4.3 | 2 | 2.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 41 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. | 17 | 18.3 | 51 | 54.8 | 20 | 21.5 | 3 | 3.2 | 2 | 2.2 | 1 |
| 42 - The school encourages my child to do well on MAP tests. | 33 | 35.5 | 50 | 53.8 | 9 | 9.7 | 1 | 1.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 43 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 12 | 13.0 | 40 | 43.5 | 34 | 37.0 | 6 | 6.5 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 44 - My child's teacher makes learning interesting. | 33 | 35.9 | 49 | 53.3 | 8 | 8.7 | 2 | 2.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 45 - Teachers in my child's school really care about my child. | 38 | 40.4 | 43 | 45.7 | 8 | 8.5 | 3 | 3.2 | 2 | 2.1 | 0 |
| 46 - If a student in my child's school has a problem, teachers will listen and help. | 28 | 30.1 | 48 | 51.6 | 15 | 16.1 | 2 | 2.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 47 - Teachers treat my child with respect. | 34 | 36.6 | 53 | 57.0 | 6 | 6.5 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 48 - My child knows what he/she are supposed to be learning. | 30 | 32.3 | 55 | 59.1 | 6 | 6.5 | 2 | 2.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 49 - My child's teacher expects very good work from my child. | 30 | 32.3 | 58 | 62.4 | 4 | 4.3 | 1 | 1.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 50 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career goals. | 9 | 9.7 | 33 | 35.5 | 46 | 49.5 | 5 | 5.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 51 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. | 24 | 26.1 | 37 | 40.2 | 30 | 32.6 | 1 | 1.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 52 - The school has a written plan for improving student achievement | 20 | 21.7 | 52 | 56.5 | 20 | 21.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 53 - What is taught at school meets the needs of my child. | 24 | 25.8 | 57 | 61.3 | 7 | 7.5 | 5 | 5.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 54 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. | 27 | 28.7 | 57 | 60.6 | 9 | 9.6 | 1 | 1.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 55 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. | 35 | 37.6 | 51 | 54.8 | 6 | 6.5 | 1 | 1.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 56 - I receive information about the educational programs available to my child at school. | 31 | 33.3 | 50 | 53.8 | 7 | 7.5 | 5 | 5.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 57 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. | 28 | 29.8 | 51 | 54.3 | 13 | 13.8 | 2 | 2.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 58 - The school board has high expectations for student learning. | 22 | 23.4 | 49 | 52.1 | 21 | 22.3 | 1 | 1.1 | 1 | 1.1 | 0 |
| 59 - My child has fun learning. | 38 | 40.4 | 46 | 48.9 | 8 | 8.5 | 1 | 1.1 | 1 | 1.1 | 0 |
| 60 - The community is proud of this school. | 52 | 55.3 | 33 | 35.1 | 9 | 9.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 61 - I receive regular communications from school about how well my child is doing in school. | 46 | 48.9 | 38 | 40.4 | 6 | 6.4 | 4 | 4.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 62 - I believe my child can do well in school. | 61 | 64.9 | 32 | 34.0 | 1 | 1.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 63 - Other children are friendly to my child. | 35 | 37.2 | 50 | 53.2 | 4 | 4.3 | 4 | 4.3 | 1 | 1.1 | 0 |
| 64 - My child's teachers are good teachers. | 49 | 52.1 | 40 | 42.6 | 5 | 5.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 65 - There is a feeling of belonging at my child's school. | 42 | 44.7 | 39 | 41.5 | 10 | 10.6 | 3 | 3.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 66 - My child's teachers think my child can learn. | 50 | 53.2 | 43 | 45.7 | 1 | 1.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 67 - My child is treated fairly at school. | 39 | 41.5 | 46 | 48.9 | 6 | 6.4 | 3 | 3.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 68 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 39 | 41.5 | 37 | 39.4 | 15 | 16.0 | 3 | 3.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2002 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |