MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Parent Frequency Distribution Report
NORBORNE ELEM., NORBORNE R-VIII School District

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
K-1 17 28.33
2ND 11 18.33
3RD 7 11.67
4TH 9 15.00
5TH 9 15.00
6TH 7 11.67
 
My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 35 58.33
Girl 25 41.67
 
What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 56 93.33
FATHER 2 3.33
STEPFATHER 1 1.67
GRANDMOTHER 1 1.67
 
How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 2 3.33
1 15 25.00
2 41 68.33
3 OR MORE 2 3.33
 
How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 14 23.33
5 - 10 YRS 14 23.33
11 - 15 YRS 10 16.67
OVER 15 YRS 22 36.67
 
How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 10 16.67
2 HRS 23 38.33
3 HRS 20 33.33
4 HRS 3 5.00
5 HRS 1 1.67
6 + HRS 3 5.00
 
Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 9 15.00
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 36 60.00
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 13 21.67
OTHER 2 3.33
 
Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 58 96.67
AFR. AMERICAN (N-HISPC) 2 3.33
 
How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
1 6 10.00
2 24 40.00
3 20 33.33
4 10 16.67
 
Vocational Education
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 57 95.00
YES 3 5.00
 
Gifted/Talented Program
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 60 100.00
 
Title I Services
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 44 73.33
YES 16 26.67
 
Special Education
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 55 91.67
YES 5 8.33
 
Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
UNDER 30 14 23.33
30 - 39 34 56.67
40 - 49 10 16.67
50 - 59 1 1.67
60 OR OVER 1 1.67
 
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 7 12.07
2 YR COLL/TECH 12 20.69
4 YR COLLEGE 34 58.62
OTHER 5 8.62

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
ELEM. SCHOOL 2 3.39
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 5 8.47
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 19 32.20
SOME COLLEGE 16 27.12
COLLEGE GRADUATE 11 18.64
GRADUATE SCHOOL 6 10.17

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 10 17.54
10,000 - 19,999 6 10.53
20,000 - 29,999 4 7.02
30,000 - 39,999 15 26.32
40,000 - 49,999 11 19.30
50,000 - 59,999 3 5.26
60,000 - 69,999 5 8.77
OVER $70,000 3 5.26

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 19 32.20
HALF A & B 18 30.51
MOSTLY B 8 13.56
HALF B & C 6 10.17
MOSTLY C 1 1.69
HALF C & D 1 1.69
GRADE NOT GIVEN 6 10.17

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?
prt16 Frequency Percent
IMPROVED 39 68.42
GOTTEN WORSE 1 1.75
STAYED THE SAME 17 29.82

Frequency Missing = 3

 

How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 5 8.33
1/2 HR OR LESS 21 35.00
1 HR 26 43.33
2 HRS 7 11.67
MORE THAN 2 HRS 1 1.67
 
Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT18a Frequency Percent
ONCE/TWICE 19 31.67
3-5 TIMES 20 33.33
5-10 TIMES 12 20.00
11+ TIMES 9 15.00
 
Gone to an open house at school.
PRT18b Frequency Percent
NEVER 9 15.00
ONCE/TWICE 48 80.00
3-5 TIMES 3 5.00
 
Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT18c Frequency Percent
NEVER 4 6.67
ONCE/TWICE 37 61.67
3-5 TIMES 16 26.67
5-10 TIMES 3 5.00
 
Visited the school on your own.
PRT18d Frequency Percent
NEVER 4 6.67
ONCE/TWICE 20 33.33
3-5 TIMES 12 20.00
5-10 TIMES 11 18.33
11+ TIMES 13 21.67
 
Helped with after-school activities.
PRT18e Frequency Percent
NEVER 31 52.54
ONCE/TWICE 16 27.12
3-5 TIMES 6 10.17
5-10 TIMES 3 5.08
11+ TIMES 3 5.08

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Helped with classroom learning.
PRT18f Frequency Percent
NEVER 49 83.05
ONCE/TWICE 5 8.47
11+ TIMES 5 8.47

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 16 26.67
B 30 50.00
C 12 20.00
DONT KNOW 2 3.33
 
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
B 9 15.00
C 26 43.33
D 16 26.67
DONT KNOW 9 15.00
 
I know the first name
of 5 or more of my child's
closest friends.
prt21a Frequency Percent
NO 3 5.00
YES 57 95.00
 
I know the parents of
5 or more of my child's
closest friends.
prt21b Frequency Percent
NO 8 13.56
YES 51 86.44

Frequency Missing = 1

 

I enforce family rules
about how many hours our
child can watch TV.
prt21c Frequency Percent
NO 17 28.81
YES 42 71.19

Frequency Missing = 1

 

I have expectations for
our child to maintain
a certain grade average.
prt21d Frequency Percent
NO 3 5.08
YES 56 94.92

Frequency Missing = 1

 

I enforce family rules
for our child about doing
homework.
prt21e Frequency Percent
YES 59 100.00

Frequency Missing = 1

 

My child has a computer
at home to use for school
work.
prt21f Frequency Percent
NO 22 37.29
YES 37 62.71

Frequency Missing = 1

 

My child has access to
the internet at home.
prt21g Frequency Percent
NO 28 48.28
YES 30 51.72

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Talk to your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt22a Frequency Percent
OCCASIONALLY 4 6.78
REGULARLY 55 93.22

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Talk to your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt22b Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 9 15.52
RARELY 19 32.76
OCCASIONALLY 22 37.93
REGULARLY 8 13.79

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Talk to your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt22c Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 4 6.78
RARELY 14 23.73
OCCASIONALLY 26 44.07
REGULARLY 15 25.42

Frequency Missing = 1

Data Collected in Fall, 2002
Tables Posted April 15, 2006
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Parent Frequency Distribution Report
NORBORNE ELEM., NORBORNE R-VIII 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. 13 21.7 31 51.7 14 23.3 1 1.7 1 1.7 0
24 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 22 37.3 34 57.6 3 5.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
25 - There are good learning materials at my child's school. 15 25.0 37 61.7 7 11.7 0 0.0 1 1.7 0
26 - My child likes attending this school. 31 52.5 24 40.7 4 6.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
27 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 39 66.1 20 33.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
28 - My child's school is a good place to learn. 28 47.5 27 45.8 4 6.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
29 - My child uses computers effectively at school. 16 27.1 31 52.5 11 18.6 0 0.0 1 1.7 1
30 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 23 39.0 30 50.8 4 6.8 2 3.4 0 0.0 1
31 - I feel my child is safe at school. 27 45.8 29 49.2 3 5.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
32 - I am welcome to discuss my child's educational needs with the school. 33 55.9 26 44.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
33 - My child's school building is in good condition. 28 47.5 27 45.8 4 6.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
34 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 13 22.0 28 47.5 15 25.4 2 3.4 1 1.7 1
35 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 16 27.1 27 45.8 9 15.3 4 6.8 3 5.1 1
36 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 2 3.4 3 5.1 2 3.4 19 32.2 33 55.9 1
37 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 13 22.0 34 57.6 10 16.9 0 0.0 2 3.4 1
38 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 24 40.7 31 52.5 3 5.1 0 0.0 1 1.7 1
39 - The school board listens to parents concerns. 9 15.3 26 44.1 23 39.0 0 0.0 1 1.7 1
40 - It is important for students to have access to computers at school. 23 39.0 29 49.2 7 11.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
41 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 13 22.0 33 55.9 12 20.3 1 1.7 0 0.0 1
42 - The school encourages my child to do well on MAP tests. 30 50.8 21 35.6 8 13.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
43 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 13 22.4 20 34.5 21 36.2 4 6.9 0 0.0 2
44 - My child's teacher makes learning interesting. 18 30.5 32 54.2 8 13.6 1 1.7 0 0.0 1
45 - Teachers in my child's school really care about my child. 24 40.7 22 37.3 7 11.9 1 1.7 5 8.5 1
46 - If a student in my child's school has a problem, teachers will listen and help. 18 31.0 30 51.7 9 15.5 0 0.0 1 1.7 2
47 - Teachers treat my child with respect. 17 28.8 37 62.7 4 6.8 0 0.0 1 1.7 1
48 - My child knows what he/she are supposed to be learning. 16 27.1 36 61.0 6 10.2 1 1.7 0 0.0 1
49 - My child's teacher expects very good work from my child. 19 33.3 35 61.4 1 1.8 2 3.5 0 0.0 3
50 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career goals. 8 13.6 22 37.3 27 45.8 1 1.7 1 1.7 1
51 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 17 28.8 34 57.6 7 11.9 0 0.0 1 1.7 1
52 - The school has a written plan for improving student achievement 11 19.0 18 31.0 28 48.3 0 0.0 1 1.7 2
53 - What is taught at school meets the needs of my child. 18 30.5 29 49.2 11 18.6 1 1.7 0 0.0 1
54 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 21 35.6 31 52.5 6 10.2 0 0.0 1 1.7 1
55 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 22 37.3 35 59.3 2 3.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
56 - I receive information about the educational programs available to my child at school. 18 30.5 33 55.9 6 10.2 1 1.7 1 1.7 1
57 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 15 25.4 39 66.1 4 6.8 0 0.0 1 1.7 1
58 - The school board has high expectations for student learning. 13 22.4 37 63.8 7 12.1 0 0.0 1 1.7 2
59 - My child has fun learning. 20 33.9 32 54.2 4 6.8 2 3.4 1 1.7 1
60 - The community is proud of this school. 20 33.9 30 50.8 9 15.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
61 - I receive regular communications from school about how well my child is doing in school. 23 39.0 30 50.8 5 8.5 0 0.0 1 1.7 1
62 - I believe my child can do well in school. 39 66.1 20 33.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
63 - Other children are friendly to my child. 24 40.7 30 50.8 3 5.1 1 1.7 1 1.7 1
64 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 28 47.5 26 44.1 5 8.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
65 - There is a feeling of belonging at my child's school. 22 37.9 32 55.2 4 6.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
66 - My child's teachers think my child can learn. 31 52.5 26 44.1 2 3.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
67 - My child is treated fairly at school. 26 44.1 27 45.8 5 8.5 0 0.0 1 1.7 1
68 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 19 32.2 23 39.0 14 23.7 1 1.7 2 3.4 1

Data Collected in Fall, 2002
Tables Posted April 15, 2006
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education