| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Parent Frequency Distribution Report |
| EL DORADO SPRINGS MIDDLE, EL DORADO SPRINGS R-II School District |
| In what grade is your child? | ||
| PRt1 | Frequency | Percent |
| 6TH | 53 | 36.05 |
| 7TH | 56 | 38.10 |
| 8TH | 38 | 25.85 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| My child is a: girl, boy | ||
| prt2 | Frequency | Percent |
| Boy | 78 | 54.17 |
| Girl | 66 | 45.83 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| What is your relationship to the child? |
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| prt3 | Frequency | Percent |
| MOTHER | 117 | 79.05 |
| FATHER | 14 | 9.46 |
| STEPMOTHER | 6 | 4.05 |
| STEPFATHER | 2 | 1.35 |
| GRANDMOTHER | 3 | 2.03 |
| GRANDFATHER | 1 | 0.68 |
| OTHER RELATIVE | 4 | 2.70 |
| UNRELATED | 1 | 0.68 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| How many adults in your household work outside the home for pay? |
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| prt4 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 9 | 6.08 |
| 1 | 49 | 33.11 |
| 2 | 89 | 60.14 |
| 3 OR MORE | 1 | 0.68 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| How many years have you lived in this school district? |
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| prt5 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 5 YRS | 33 | 22.45 |
| 5 - 10 YRS | 30 | 20.41 |
| 11 - 15 YRS | 11 | 7.48 |
| OVER 15 YRS | 73 | 49.66 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| How many hours of television does your child usually watch each day? |
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| prt6 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 HR OR LESS | 32 | 21.62 |
| 2 HRS | 64 | 43.24 |
| 3 HRS | 33 | 22.30 |
| 4 HRS | 15 | 10.14 |
| 5 HRS | 2 | 1.35 |
| 6 + HRS | 2 | 1.35 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Which best describes your household? | ||
| prt7 | Frequency | Percent |
| SINGLE PARENT | 26 | 17.69 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-M/F | 79 | 53.74 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-STEP | 34 | 23.13 |
| OTHER | 8 | 5.44 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| prt8 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE (N-HISPC) | 145 | 98.64 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 2 | 1.36 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| How many children in your household are under 18 years old? |
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| prt9 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 | 35 | 24.14 |
| 2 | 60 | 41.38 |
| 3 | 32 | 22.07 |
| 4 | 12 | 8.28 |
| 5 | 5 | 3.45 |
| 7 OR MORE | 1 | 0.69 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| Vocational Education | ||
| prt10a | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 143 | 94.70 |
| YES | 8 | 5.30 |
| Gifted/Talented Program | ||
| prt10b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 134 | 88.74 |
| YES | 17 | 11.26 |
| Title I Services | ||
| prt10c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 142 | 94.04 |
| YES | 9 | 5.96 |
| Special Education | ||
| prt10d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 139 | 92.05 |
| YES | 12 | 7.95 |
| Which category best describes your age? |
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| prt11 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 30 | 3 | 2.07 |
| 30 - 39 | 69 | 47.59 |
| 40 - 49 | 59 | 40.69 |
| 50 - 59 | 9 | 6.21 |
| 60 OR OVER | 5 | 3.45 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| 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 | 23 | 16.08 |
| 2 YR COLL/TECH | 32 | 22.38 |
| 4 YR COLLEGE | 80 | 55.94 |
| OTHER | 8 | 5.59 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| Which best describes your level of education? |
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| prt13 | Frequency | Percent |
| ELEM. SCHOOL | 1 | 0.69 |
| SOME HIGH SCHOOL | 3 | 2.08 |
| HIGH SCHOOL GRAD | 69 | 47.92 |
| SOME COLLEGE | 40 | 27.78 |
| COLLEGE GRADUATE | 19 | 13.19 |
| GRADUATE SCHOOL | 12 | 8.33 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| Which category best describes the total annual income of your household? |
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| prt14 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER $ 10,000 | 8 | 5.88 |
| 10,000 - 19,999 | 26 | 19.12 |
| 20,000 - 29,999 | 24 | 17.65 |
| 30,000 - 39,999 | 26 | 19.12 |
| 40,000 - 49,999 | 12 | 8.82 |
| 50,000 - 59,999 | 18 | 13.24 |
| 60,000 - 69,999 | 12 | 8.82 |
| OVER $70,000 | 10 | 7.35 |
| Frequency Missing = 15 |
| Which of the following best describes your child's grades so far in school? |
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| prt15 | Frequency | Percent |
| MOSTLY A | 51 | 35.42 |
| HALF A & B | 37 | 25.69 |
| MOSTLY B | 10 | 6.94 |
| HALF B & C | 16 | 11.11 |
| MOSTLY C | 10 | 6.94 |
| HALF C & D | 14 | 9.72 |
| MOSTLY D | 3 | 2.08 |
| BELOW D | 3 | 2.08 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| 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 | 68 | 48.57 |
| GOTTEN WORSE | 24 | 17.14 |
| STAYED THE SAME | 48 | 34.29 |
| Frequency Missing = 11 |
| How much time does your child spend on homework each day? |
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| prt17 | Frequency | Percent |
| DOESNT HAVE ANY | 6 | 4.20 |
| DOESNT DO IT | 5 | 3.50 |
| 1/2 HR OR LESS | 28 | 19.58 |
| 1 HR | 72 | 50.35 |
| 2 HRS | 26 | 18.18 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 6 | 4.20 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| Talked to your child's teacher. | ||
| PRT18a | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 15 | 10.34 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 56 | 38.62 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 45 | 31.03 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 20 | 13.79 |
| 11+ TIMES | 9 | 6.21 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| Gone to an open house at school. | ||
| PRT18b | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 33 | 23.40 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 91 | 64.54 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 16 | 11.35 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 1 | 0.71 |
| Frequency Missing = 10 |
| Attended parent/teacher meetings. | ||
| PRT18c | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 22 | 15.71 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 82 | 58.57 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 30 | 21.43 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 6 | 4.29 |
| Frequency Missing = 11 |
| Visited the school on your own. | ||
| PRT18d | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 24 | 16.67 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 51 | 35.42 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 31 | 21.53 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 17 | 11.81 |
| 11+ TIMES | 21 | 14.58 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| Helped with after-school activities. | ||
| PRT18e | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 76 | 52.41 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 42 | 28.97 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 10 | 6.90 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 6 | 4.14 |
| 11+ TIMES | 11 | 7.59 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| Helped with classroom learning. | ||
| PRT18f | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 113 | 79.58 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 19 | 13.38 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 5 | 3.52 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 2 | 1.41 |
| 11+ TIMES | 3 | 2.11 |
| Frequency Missing = 9 |
| 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 | 10 | 6.99 |
| B | 50 | 34.97 |
| C | 47 | 32.87 |
| D | 13 | 9.09 |
| F | 11 | 7.69 |
| DONT KNOW | 12 | 8.39 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| 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 |
| B | 22 | 15.17 |
| C | 64 | 44.14 |
| D | 15 | 10.34 |
| F | 5 | 3.45 |
| DONT KNOW | 39 | 26.90 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| I know the first name of 5 or more of my child's closest friends. |
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| prt21a | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 12 | 8.33 |
| YES | 132 | 91.67 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| I know the parents of 5 or more of my child's closest friends. |
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| prt21b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 42 | 29.17 |
| YES | 102 | 70.83 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| I enforce family rules about how many hours our child can watch TV. |
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| prt21c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 48 | 33.33 |
| YES | 96 | 66.67 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| I have expectations for our child to maintain a certain grade average. |
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| prt21d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 11 | 7.64 |
| YES | 133 | 92.36 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| I enforce family rules for our child about doing homework. |
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| prt21e | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 4 | 2.76 |
| YES | 141 | 97.24 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| My child has a computer at home to use for school work. |
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| prt21f | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 41 | 28.67 |
| YES | 102 | 71.33 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| My child has access to the internet at home. |
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| prt21g | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 58 | 40.28 |
| YES | 86 | 59.72 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| Talk to your child about his/her experiences in school. |
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| prt22a | Frequency | Percent |
| RARELY | 2 | 1.40 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 27 | 18.88 |
| REGULARLY | 114 | 79.72 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| Talk to your child about his/her plans for high school classes |
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| prt22b | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 7 | 4.86 |
| RARELY | 20 | 13.89 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 72 | 50.00 |
| REGULARLY | 45 | 31.25 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| Talk to your child about his/her plans for after high school. |
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| prt22c | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 3 | 2.10 |
| RARELY | 16 | 11.19 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 65 | 45.45 |
| REGULARLY | 59 | 41.26 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2003 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Parent Frequency Distribution Report |
| EL DORADO SPRINGS MIDDLE, EL DORADO SPRINGS 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. | 10 | 6.8 | 69 | 46.6 | 35 | 23.6 | 21 | 14.2 | 13 | 8.8 | 3 |
| 24 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. | 15 | 10.2 | 82 | 55.8 | 27 | 18.4 | 11 | 7.5 | 12 | 8.2 | 4 |
| 25 - There are good learning materials at my child's school. | 16 | 10.7 | 72 | 48.3 | 38 | 25.5 | 13 | 8.7 | 10 | 6.7 | 2 |
| 26 - My child likes attending this school. | 27 | 18.5 | 78 | 53.4 | 19 | 13.0 | 10 | 6.8 | 12 | 8.2 | 5 |
| 27 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. | 32 | 22.1 | 80 | 55.2 | 13 | 9.0 | 12 | 8.3 | 8 | 5.5 | 6 |
| 28 - My child's school is a good place to learn. | 16 | 11.0 | 74 | 51.0 | 33 | 22.8 | 15 | 10.3 | 7 | 4.8 | 6 |
| 29 - My child uses computers effectively at school. | 12 | 8.1 | 75 | 50.3 | 39 | 26.2 | 11 | 7.4 | 12 | 8.1 | 2 |
| 30 - I know how well my child is doing in class. | 37 | 24.7 | 87 | 58.0 | 18 | 12.0 | 3 | 2.0 | 5 | 3.3 | 1 |
| 31 - I feel my child is safe at school. | 22 | 14.9 | 88 | 59.5 | 24 | 16.2 | 8 | 5.4 | 6 | 4.1 | 3 |
| 32 - I am welcome to discuss my child's educational needs with the school. | 32 | 21.6 | 80 | 54.1 | 19 | 12.8 | 11 | 7.4 | 6 | 4.1 | 3 |
| 33 - My child's school building is in good condition. | 37 | 25.3 | 77 | 52.7 | 18 | 12.3 | 9 | 6.2 | 5 | 3.4 | 5 |
| 34 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. | 23 | 15.6 | 38 | 25.9 | 43 | 29.3 | 29 | 19.7 | 14 | 9.5 | 4 |
| 35 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. | 14 | 9.9 | 64 | 45.1 | 40 | 28.2 | 17 | 12.0 | 7 | 4.9 | 9 |
| 36 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. | 19 | 13.2 | 19 | 13.2 | 30 | 20.8 | 49 | 34.0 | 27 | 18.8 | 7 |
| 37 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 9 | 6.3 | 63 | 44.1 | 44 | 30.8 | 19 | 13.3 | 8 | 5.6 | 8 |
| 38 - The school encourages parents to be involved. | 26 | 18.6 | 68 | 48.6 | 31 | 22.1 | 10 | 7.1 | 5 | 3.6 | 11 |
| 39 - The school board listens to parents concerns. | 11 | 7.7 | 34 | 23.8 | 43 | 30.1 | 28 | 19.6 | 27 | 18.9 | 8 |
| 40 - It is important for students to have access to computers at school. | 51 | 35.4 | 74 | 51.4 | 15 | 10.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 4 | 2.8 | 7 |
| 41 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. | 13 | 9.3 | 55 | 39.3 | 53 | 37.9 | 12 | 8.6 | 7 | 5.0 | 11 |
| 42 - The school encourages my child to do well on MAP tests. | 30 | 21.6 | 80 | 57.6 | 26 | 18.7 | 3 | 2.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 12 |
| 43 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 9 | 6.4 | 62 | 44.3 | 58 | 41.4 | 9 | 6.4 | 2 | 1.4 | 11 |
| 44 - My child's teacher makes learning interesting. | 13 | 9.2 | 56 | 39.4 | 56 | 39.4 | 13 | 9.2 | 4 | 2.8 | 9 |
| 45 - Teachers in my child's school really care about my child. | 15 | 10.7 | 57 | 40.7 | 49 | 35.0 | 11 | 7.9 | 8 | 5.7 | 11 |
| 46 - If a student in my child's school has a problem, teachers will listen and help. | 13 | 9.2 | 65 | 46.1 | 43 | 30.5 | 12 | 8.5 | 8 | 5.7 | 10 |
| 47 - Teachers treat my child with respect. | 20 | 14.3 | 67 | 47.9 | 35 | 25.0 | 12 | 8.6 | 6 | 4.3 | 11 |
| 48 - My child knows what he/she are supposed to be learning. | 17 | 12.0 | 93 | 65.5 | 20 | 14.1 | 7 | 4.9 | 5 | 3.5 | 9 |
| 49 - My child's teacher expects very good work from my child. | 19 | 13.2 | 98 | 68.1 | 22 | 15.3 | 4 | 2.8 | 1 | 0.7 | 7 |
| 50 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career goals. | 7 | 5.0 | 38 | 27.1 | 66 | 47.1 | 22 | 15.7 | 7 | 5.0 | 11 |
| 51 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. | 19 | 13.4 | 73 | 51.4 | 36 | 25.4 | 9 | 6.3 | 5 | 3.5 | 9 |
| 52 - The school has a written plan for improving student achievement | 10 | 7.1 | 39 | 27.7 | 77 | 54.6 | 9 | 6.4 | 6 | 4.3 | 10 |
| 53 - What is taught at school meets the needs of my child. | 14 | 9.9 | 69 | 48.6 | 34 | 23.9 | 15 | 10.6 | 10 | 7.0 | 9 |
| 54 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. | 13 | 9.2 | 64 | 45.4 | 42 | 29.8 | 14 | 9.9 | 8 | 5.7 | 10 |
| 55 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. | 26 | 18.3 | 72 | 50.7 | 30 | 21.1 | 11 | 7.7 | 3 | 2.1 | 9 |
| 56 - I receive information about the educational programs available to my child at school. | 16 | 11.3 | 63 | 44.4 | 38 | 26.8 | 15 | 10.6 | 10 | 7.0 | 9 |
| 57 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. | 15 | 10.6 | 76 | 53.5 | 33 | 23.2 | 15 | 10.6 | 3 | 2.1 | 9 |
| 58 - The school board has high expectations for student learning. | 18 | 12.4 | 47 | 32.4 | 49 | 33.8 | 22 | 15.2 | 9 | 6.2 | 6 |
| 59 - My child has fun learning. | 17 | 11.7 | 70 | 48.3 | 35 | 24.1 | 14 | 9.7 | 9 | 6.2 | 6 |
| 60 - The community is proud of this school. | 12 | 8.3 | 64 | 44.1 | 52 | 35.9 | 8 | 5.5 | 9 | 6.2 | 6 |
| 61 - I receive regular communications from school about how well my child is doing in school. | 21 | 14.6 | 62 | 43.1 | 32 | 22.2 | 19 | 13.2 | 10 | 6.9 | 7 |
| 62 - I believe my child can do well in school. | 70 | 47.0 | 67 | 45.0 | 8 | 5.4 | 4 | 2.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 63 - Other children are friendly to my child. | 39 | 26.7 | 74 | 50.7 | 19 | 13.0 | 11 | 7.5 | 3 | 2.1 | 5 |
| 64 - My child's teachers are good teachers. | 29 | 19.9 | 69 | 47.3 | 37 | 25.3 | 8 | 5.5 | 3 | 2.1 | 5 |
| 65 - There is a feeling of belonging at my child's school. | 20 | 14.0 | 67 | 46.9 | 35 | 24.5 | 14 | 9.8 | 7 | 4.9 | 8 |
| 66 - My child's teachers think my child can learn. | 26 | 18.1 | 96 | 66.7 | 17 | 11.8 | 5 | 3.5 | 0 | 0.0 | 7 |
| 67 - My child is treated fairly at school. | 18 | 12.6 | 82 | 57.3 | 21 | 14.7 | 14 | 9.8 | 8 | 5.6 | 8 |
| 68 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 15 | 10.3 | 60 | 41.1 | 42 | 28.8 | 22 | 15.1 | 7 | 4.8 | 5 |
| 69 - I would be interested in participating in a computer/technology class if offered at our school. | 25 | 17.6 | 53 | 37.3 | 32 | 22.5 | 20 | 14.1 | 12 | 8.5 | 9 |
| 70 - I would be interested in participating in a foreign language class if offered at our school. | 12 | 8.5 | 30 | 21.1 | 44 | 31.0 | 40 | 28.2 | 16 | 11.3 | 9 |
| 71 - I would be interested in participating in a book club if offered at our school. | 8 | 5.7 | 39 | 27.7 | 42 | 29.8 | 36 | 25.5 | 16 | 11.3 | 10 |
| 72 - I would be interested in participating in a parenting class if offered at our school. | 3 | 2.1 | 18 | 12.8 | 46 | 32.6 | 50 | 35.5 | 24 | 17.0 | 10 |
| 73 - I would be interested in participating in a reading class if offered at our school. | 2 | 1.4 | 15 | 10.7 | 53 | 37.9 | 49 | 35.0 | 21 | 15.0 | 11 |
| 74 - I would be interested in a landscaping/outdoor projects class if offered at our school. | 20 | 14.3 | 49 | 35.0 | 30 | 21.4 | 29 | 20.7 | 12 | 8.6 | 11 |
| 75 - I would be interested in a health and fitness class if offered at our school | 13 | 9.3 | 49 | 35.0 | 40 | 28.6 | 26 | 18.6 | 12 | 8.6 | 11 |
| 76 - I feel the availability of preschool programs in our community is adequate. | 14 | 10.0 | 49 | 35.0 | 47 | 33.6 | 18 | 12.9 | 12 | 8.6 | 11 |
| 77 - I am satisfied with the cleanliness of our school. | 16 | 11.3 | 81 | 57.4 | 24 | 17.0 | 16 | 11.3 | 4 | 2.8 | 10 |
| 78 - I feel our school facilities are adequately available for use by community groups (Chamber of Commerce, Girl Scouts, 4-H, etc.). | 19 | 13.5 | 56 | 39.7 | 44 | 31.2 | 16 | 11.3 | 6 | 4.3 | 10 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2003 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |