MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Parent Frequency Distribution Report
ZALMA HIGH, ZALMA R-V School District

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
7TH 13 21.31
8TH 12 19.67
9TH 13 21.31
10TH 8 13.11
11TH 8 13.11
12TH 7 11.48

Frequency Missing = 1

 

My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 29 50.00
Girl 29 50.00

Frequency Missing = 4

 

What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 51 83.61
FATHER 7 11.48
STEPMOTHER 2 3.28
STEPFATHER 1 1.64

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 9 14.52
1 17 27.42
2 33 53.23
3 OR MORE 3 4.84
 
How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 11 17.74
5 - 10 YRS 12 19.35
11 - 15 YRS 10 16.13
OVER 15 YRS 29 46.77
 
How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 7 11.48
2 HRS 27 44.26
3 HRS 12 19.67
4 HRS 13 21.31
6 + HRS 2 3.28

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 9 14.75
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 36 59.02
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 16 26.23

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 61 100.00

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
NONE 4 6.56
1 19 31.15
2 23 37.70
3 13 21.31
4 2 3.28

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Vocational Education
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 60 96.77
YES 2 3.23
 
Gifted/Talented Program
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 60 96.77
YES 2 3.23
 
Title I Services
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 59 95.16
YES 3 4.84
 
Special Education
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 59 95.16
YES 3 4.84
 
Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
UNDER 30 2 3.28
30 - 39 29 47.54
40 - 49 21 34.43
50 - 59 9 14.75

Frequency Missing = 1

 

What one thing is likely to take the
largest share of your child's time
in the year after high school?
prt12 Frequency Percent
WORKING FULLTIME 10 16.67
2 YR COLL/TECH 19 31.67
4 YR COLLEGE 26 43.33
OTHER 5 8.33

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 8 13.33
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 28 46.67
SOME COLLEGE 12 20.00
COLLEGE GRADUATE 9 15.00
GRADUATE SCHOOL 3 5.00

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 7 11.86
10,000 - 19,999 4 6.78
20,000 - 29,999 8 13.56
30,000 - 39,999 13 22.03
40,000 - 49,999 12 20.34
50,000 - 59,999 8 13.56
60,000 - 69,999 4 6.78
OVER $70,000 3 5.08

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 15 25.00
HALF A & B 17 28.33
MOSTLY B 5 8.33
HALF B & C 13 21.67
MOSTLY C 2 3.33
HALF C & D 4 6.67
MOSTLY D 2 3.33
BELOW D 2 3.33

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Would you say that public schools
in this community have improved from,
say, five years ago, gotten worse,
or stayed the same?
prt16 Frequency Percent
IMPROVED 34 56.67
GOTTEN WORSE 3 5.00
STAYED THE SAME 23 38.33

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 5 8.20
1/2 HR OR LESS 15 24.59
1 HR 26 42.62
2 HRS 11 18.03
MORE THAN 2 HRS 4 6.56

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT18a Frequency Percent
NEVER 5 8.20
ONCE/TWICE 38 62.30
3-5 TIMES 13 21.31
11+ TIMES 5 8.20

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Gone to an open house at school.
PRT18b Frequency Percent
NEVER 9 14.52
ONCE/TWICE 50 80.65
3-5 TIMES 3 4.84
 
Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT18c Frequency Percent
NEVER 14 22.58
ONCE/TWICE 40 64.52
3-5 TIMES 8 12.90
 
Visited the school on your own.
PRT18d Frequency Percent
NEVER 21 33.87
ONCE/TWICE 25 40.32
3-5 TIMES 4 6.45
5-10 TIMES 2 3.23
11+ TIMES 10 16.13
 
Helped with after-school activities.
PRT18e Frequency Percent
NEVER 31 50.00
ONCE/TWICE 14 22.58
3-5 TIMES 8 12.90
5-10 TIMES 4 6.45
11+ TIMES 5 8.06
 
Helped with classroom learning.
PRT18f Frequency Percent
NEVER 51 83.61
ONCE/TWICE 6 9.84
3-5 TIMES 2 3.28
5-10 TIMES 1 1.64
11+ TIMES 1 1.64

Frequency Missing = 1

 

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?
prt19 Frequency Percent
A 10 16.39
B 23 37.70
C 23 37.70
D 3 4.92
DONT KNOW 2 3.28

Frequency Missing = 1

 

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?
prt20 Frequency Percent
A 1 1.64
B 17 27.87
C 15 24.59
D 9 14.75
F 2 3.28
DONT KNOW 17 27.87

Frequency Missing = 1

 

I know the first name
of 5 or more of my child's
closest friends.
prt21a Frequency Percent
NO 2 3.23
YES 60 96.77
 
I know the parents of
5 or more of my child's
closest friends.
prt21b Frequency Percent
NO 9 14.52
YES 53 85.48
 
I enforce family rules
about how many hours our
child can watch TV.
prt21c Frequency Percent
NO 27 44.26
YES 34 55.74

Frequency Missing = 1

 

I have expectations for
our child to maintain
a certain grade average.
prt21d Frequency Percent
NO 4 6.56
YES 57 93.44

Frequency Missing = 1

 

I enforce family rules
for our child about doing
homework.
prt21e Frequency Percent
NO 8 13.11
YES 53 86.89

Frequency Missing = 1

 

My child has a computer
at home to use for school
work.
prt21f Frequency Percent
NO 11 18.03
YES 50 81.97

Frequency Missing = 1

 

My child has access to
the internet at home.
prt21g Frequency Percent
NO 22 36.07
YES 39 63.93

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Talk to your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt22a Frequency Percent
OCCASIONALLY 12 19.67
REGULARLY 49 80.33

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Talk to your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt22b Frequency Percent
RARELY 9 14.75
OCCASIONALLY 22 36.07
REGULARLY 30 49.18

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Talk to your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt22c Frequency Percent
RARELY 3 4.92
OCCASIONALLY 19 31.15
REGULARLY 39 63.93

Frequency Missing = 1

Data Collected in Spring, 2003
Tables Posted April 15, 2006
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Parent Frequency Distribution Report
ZALMA HIGH, ZALMA R-V School District

  Strongly
Agree
Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly
Disagree
 
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. 11 17.7 27 43.5 20 32.3 3 4.8 1 1.6 0
24 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 14 22.6 35 56.5 10 16.1 2 3.2 1 1.6 0
25 - There are good learning materials at my child's school. 12 19.4 28 45.2 17 27.4 4 6.5 1 1.6 0
26 - My child likes attending this school. 21 34.4 29 47.5 9 14.8 2 3.3 0 0.0 1
27 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 29 47.5 28 45.9 3 4.9 1 1.6 0 0.0 1
28 - My child's school is a good place to learn. 21 34.4 26 42.6 12 19.7 2 3.3 0 0.0 1
29 - My child uses computers effectively at school. 25 41.0 28 45.9 5 8.2 3 4.9 0 0.0 1
30 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 29 46.8 31 50.0 1 1.6 1 1.6 0 0.0 0
31 - I feel my child is safe at school. 27 43.5 29 46.8 6 9.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
32 - I am welcome to discuss my child's educational needs with the school. 27 44.3 28 45.9 5 8.2 0 0.0 1 1.6 1
33 - My child's school building is in good condition. 18 29.0 27 43.5 12 19.4 2 3.2 3 4.8 0
34 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 7 11.7 19 31.7 16 26.7 13 21.7 5 8.3 2
35 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 11 17.7 32 51.6 9 14.5 10 16.1 0 0.0 0
36 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 5 8.1 10 16.1 12 19.4 13 21.0 22 35.5 0
37 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 12 19.7 30 49.2 14 23.0 4 6.6 1 1.6 1
38 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 20 32.8 24 39.3 14 23.0 2 3.3 1 1.6 1
39 - The school board listens to parents concerns. 9 14.5 26 41.9 19 30.6 3 4.8 5 8.1 0
40 - It is important for students to have access to computers at school. 36 58.1 20 32.3 5 8.1 1 1.6 0 0.0 0
41 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 12 19.7 33 54.1 15 24.6 1 1.6 0 0.0 1
42 - The school encourages my child to do well on MAP tests. 29 47.5 26 42.6 6 9.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
43 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 17 27.9 24 39.3 18 29.5 2 3.3 0 0.0 1
44 - My child's teacher makes learning interesting. 12 19.7 25 41.0 19 31.1 5 8.2 0 0.0 1
45 - Teachers in my child's school really care about my child. 13 21.7 29 48.3 9 15.0 9 15.0 0 0.0 2
46 - If a student in my child's school has a problem, teachers will listen and help. 14 23.0 35 57.4 10 16.4 0 0.0 2 3.3 1
47 - Teachers treat my child with respect. 16 26.2 25 41.0 18 29.5 1 1.6 1 1.6 1
48 - My child knows what he/she are supposed to be learning. 17 27.9 35 57.4 8 13.1 1 1.6 0 0.0 1
49 - My child's teacher expects very good work from my child. 17 27.4 38 61.3 7 11.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
50 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career goals. 8 13.1 29 47.5 19 31.1 5 8.2 0 0.0 1
51 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 17 27.4 25 40.3 18 29.0 2 3.2 0 0.0 0
52 - The school has a written plan for improving student achievement 9 14.8 23 37.7 23 37.7 6 9.8 0 0.0 1
53 - What is taught at school meets the needs of my child. 11 17.7 31 50.0 9 14.5 9 14.5 2 3.2 0
54 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 5 8.1 25 40.3 22 35.5 8 12.9 2 3.2 0
55 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 13 21.3 31 50.8 13 21.3 3 4.9 1 1.6 1
56 - I receive information about the educational programs available to my child at school. 6 9.8 27 44.3 17 27.9 8 13.1 3 4.9 1
57 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 11 18.0 36 59.0 10 16.4 3 4.9 1 1.6 1
58 - The school board has high expectations for student learning. 11 18.0 27 44.3 17 27.9 5 8.2 1 1.6 1
59 - My child has fun learning. 8 12.9 28 45.2 21 33.9 5 8.1 0 0.0 0
60 - The community is proud of this school. 16 26.2 27 44.3 14 23.0 3 4.9 1 1.6 1
61 - I receive regular communications from school about how well my child is doing in school. 17 27.9 31 50.8 9 14.8 3 4.9 1 1.6 1
62 - I believe my child can do well in school. 30 50.0 27 45.0 3 5.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
63 - Other children are friendly to my child. 17 27.9 37 60.7 4 6.6 3 4.9 0 0.0 1
64 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 12 19.7 32 52.5 14 23.0 3 4.9 0 0.0 1
65 - There is a feeling of belonging at my child's school. 16 26.2 28 45.9 9 14.8 5 8.2 3 4.9 1
66 - My child's teachers think my child can learn. 24 39.3 33 54.1 4 6.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
67 - My child is treated fairly at school. 14 23.0 36 59.0 8 13.1 2 3.3 1 1.6 1
68 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 12 19.7 15 24.6 26 42.6 5 8.2 3 4.9 1

Data Collected in Spring, 2003
Tables Posted April 15, 2006
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education