MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Parent Frequency Distribution Report
NICHOLAS A. INMAN ELEM., NIXA R-II School District

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
4TH 1 0.58
5TH 90 52.63
6TH 80 46.78

Frequency Missing = 3

 

My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 75 44.91
Girl 92 55.09

Frequency Missing = 7

 

What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 142 82.56
FATHER 26 15.12
STEPMOTHER 1 0.58
GRANDMOTHER 2 1.16
UNRELATED 1 0.58

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 10 5.78
1 62 35.84
2 100 57.80
3 OR MORE 1 0.58

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 59 34.30
5 - 10 YRS 71 41.28
11 - 15 YRS 23 13.37
OVER 15 YRS 19 11.05

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 43 25.29
2 HRS 83 48.82
3 HRS 30 17.65
4 HRS 10 5.88
5 HRS 3 1.76
6 + HRS 1 0.59

Frequency Missing = 4

 

Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 35 20.47
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 106 61.99
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 27 15.79
OTHER 3 1.75

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 165 96.49
AFR. AMERICAN (N-HISPC) 1 0.58
ASIAN 1 0.58
HISPANIC 1 0.58
MULTI-RACIAL 3 1.75

Frequency Missing = 3

 

How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
1 27 15.79
2 91 53.22
3 37 21.64
4 13 7.60
6 2 1.17
7 OR MORE 1 0.58

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Vocational Education
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 170 97.70
YES 4 2.30
 
Gifted/Talented Program
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 159 91.38
YES 15 8.62
 
Title I Services
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 169 97.13
YES 5 2.87
 
Special Education
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 163 93.68
YES 11 6.32
 
Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
UNDER 30 7 4.07
30 - 39 100 58.14
40 - 49 52 30.23
50 - 59 12 6.98
60 OR OVER 1 0.58

Frequency Missing = 2

 

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 4.17
2 YR COLL/TECH 22 13.10
4 YR COLLEGE 136 80.95
OTHER 3 1.79

Frequency Missing = 6

 

Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 3 1.75
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 45 26.32
SOME COLLEGE 55 32.16
COLLEGE GRADUATE 55 32.16
GRADUATE SCHOOL 13 7.60

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 6 3.64
10,000 - 19,999 11 6.67
20,000 - 29,999 14 8.48
30,000 - 39,999 18 10.91
40,000 - 49,999 27 16.36
50,000 - 59,999 25 15.15
60,000 - 69,999 17 10.30
OVER $70,000 47 28.48

Frequency Missing = 9

 

Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 84 49.70
HALF A & B 54 31.95
MOSTLY B 13 7.69
HALF B & C 13 7.69
MOSTLY C 5 2.96

Frequency Missing = 5

 

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 119 73.01
GOTTEN WORSE 3 1.84
STAYED THE SAME 41 25.15

Frequency Missing = 11

 

How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 13 7.69
DOESNT DO IT 1 0.59
1/2 HR OR LESS 70 41.42
1 HR 75 44.38
2 HRS 8 4.73
MORE THAN 2 HRS 2 1.18

Frequency Missing = 5

 

Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT18a Frequency Percent
NEVER 3 1.75
ONCE/TWICE 54 31.58
3-5 TIMES 78 45.61
5-10 TIMES 22 12.87
11+ TIMES 14 8.19

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Gone to an open house at school.
PRT18b Frequency Percent
NEVER 5 2.98
ONCE/TWICE 137 81.55
3-5 TIMES 22 13.10
5-10 TIMES 2 1.19
11+ TIMES 2 1.19

Frequency Missing = 6

 

Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT18c Frequency Percent
NEVER 3 1.76
ONCE/TWICE 131 77.06
3-5 TIMES 26 15.29
5-10 TIMES 5 2.94
11+ TIMES 5 2.94

Frequency Missing = 4

 

Visited the school on your own.
PRT18d Frequency Percent
NEVER 35 20.59
ONCE/TWICE 65 38.24
3-5 TIMES 37 21.76
5-10 TIMES 15 8.82
11+ TIMES 18 10.59

Frequency Missing = 4

 

Helped with after-school activities.
PRT18e Frequency Percent
NEVER 76 44.97
ONCE/TWICE 60 35.50
3-5 TIMES 14 8.28
5-10 TIMES 5 2.96
11+ TIMES 14 8.28

Frequency Missing = 5

 

Helped with classroom learning.
PRT18f Frequency Percent
NEVER 111 66.07
ONCE/TWICE 36 21.43
3-5 TIMES 8 4.76
5-10 TIMES 3 1.79
11+ TIMES 10 5.95

Frequency Missing = 6

 

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 76 45.51
B 75 44.91
C 11 6.59
D 2 1.20
DONT KNOW 3 1.80

Frequency Missing = 7

 

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 3 1.79
B 30 17.86
C 86 51.19
D 22 13.10
F 1 0.60
DONT KNOW 26 15.48

Frequency Missing = 6

 

I know the first name
of 5 or more of my child's
closest friends.
prt21a Frequency Percent
NO 12 7.14
YES 156 92.86

Frequency Missing = 6

 

I know the parents of
5 or more of my child's
closest friends.
prt21b Frequency Percent
NO 56 33.33
YES 112 66.67

Frequency Missing = 6

 

I enforce family rules
about how many hours our
child can watch TV.
prt21c Frequency Percent
NO 48 28.40
YES 121 71.60

Frequency Missing = 5

 

I have expectations for
our child to maintain
a certain grade average.
prt21d Frequency Percent
NO 10 6.02
YES 156 93.98

Frequency Missing = 8

 

I enforce family rules
for our child about doing
homework.
prt21e Frequency Percent
NO 4 2.38
YES 164 97.62

Frequency Missing = 6

 

My child has a computer
at home to use for school
work.
prt21f Frequency Percent
NO 32 19.28
YES 134 80.72

Frequency Missing = 8

 

My child has access to
the internet at home.
prt21g Frequency Percent
NO 40 24.10
YES 126 75.90

Frequency Missing = 8

 

Talk to your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt22a Frequency Percent
RARELY 1 0.59
OCCASIONALLY 9 5.33
REGULARLY 159 94.08

Frequency Missing = 5

 

Talk to your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt22b Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 18 10.71
RARELY 42 25.00
OCCASIONALLY 64 38.10
REGULARLY 44 26.19

Frequency Missing = 6

 

Talk to your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt22c Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 5 2.96
RARELY 23 13.61
OCCASIONALLY 78 46.15
REGULARLY 63 37.28

Frequency Missing = 5

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

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Parent Frequency Distribution Report
NICHOLAS A. INMAN ELEM., NIXA R-II 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. 44 26.2 109 64.9 11 6.5 2 1.2 2 1.2 6
24 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 60 36.4 98 59.4 4 2.4 3 1.8 0 0.0 9
25 - There are good learning materials at my child's school. 61 36.7 97 58.4 7 4.2 0 0.0 1 0.6 8
26 - My child likes attending this school. 78 47.0 74 44.6 11 6.6 2 1.2 1 0.6 8
27 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 89 53.9 68 41.2 4 2.4 2 1.2 2 1.2 9
28 - My child's school is a good place to learn. 76 45.5 86 51.5 4 2.4 0 0.0 1 0.6 7
29 - My child uses computers effectively at school. 59 35.3 88 52.7 16 9.6 3 1.8 1 0.6 7
30 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 84 50.0 80 47.6 3 1.8 0 0.0 1 0.6 6
31 - I feel my child is safe at school. 64 38.1 85 50.6 12 7.1 5 3.0 2 1.2 6
32 - I am welcome to discuss my child's educational needs with the school. 76 45.5 83 49.7 6 3.6 2 1.2 0 0.0 7
33 - My child's school building is in good condition. 83 49.7 79 47.3 5 3.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 7
34 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 57 34.3 80 48.2 23 13.9 4 2.4 2 1.2 8
35 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 41 24.8 85 51.5 32 19.4 4 2.4 3 1.8 9
36 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 2 1.2 9 5.4 11 6.6 67 40.4 77 46.4 8
37 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 23 14.0 92 56.1 42 25.6 6 3.7 1 0.6 10
38 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 63 38.4 91 55.5 6 3.7 4 2.4 0 0.0 10
39 - The school board listens to parents concerns. 23 13.9 77 46.7 64 38.8 0 0.0 1 0.6 9
40 - It is important for students to have access to computers at school. 89 53.0 69 41.1 9 5.4 0 0.0 1 0.6 6
41 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 45 27.3 90 54.5 29 17.6 1 0.6 0 0.0 9
42 - The school encourages my child to do well on MAP tests. 71 42.8 86 51.8 9 5.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 8
43 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 29 17.9 66 40.7 60 37.0 6 3.7 1 0.6 12
44 - My child's teacher makes learning interesting. 74 44.3 78 46.7 13 7.8 2 1.2 0 0.0 7
45 - Teachers in my child's school really care about my child. 64 38.6 81 48.8 13 7.8 7 4.2 1 0.6 8
46 - If a student in my child's school has a problem, teachers will listen and help. 57 34.3 88 53.0 18 10.8 3 1.8 0 0.0 8
47 - Teachers treat my child with respect. 66 39.1 90 53.3 12 7.1 1 0.6 0 0.0 5
48 - My child knows what he/she are supposed to be learning. 60 35.7 99 58.9 6 3.6 3 1.8 0 0.0 6
49 - My child's teacher expects very good work from my child. 69 41.1 86 51.2 12 7.1 1 0.6 0 0.0 6
50 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career goals. 25 15.1 76 45.8 60 36.1 4 2.4 1 0.6 8
51 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 37 22.4 95 57.6 29 17.6 3 1.8 1 0.6 9
52 - The school has a written plan for improving student achievement 33 20.0 70 42.4 61 37.0 0 0.0 1 0.6 9
53 - What is taught at school meets the needs of my child. 43 25.6 108 64.3 12 7.1 4 2.4 1 0.6 6
54 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 45 27.3 95 57.6 22 13.3 3 1.8 0 0.0 9
55 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 62 36.9 88 52.4 16 9.5 2 1.2 0 0.0 6
56 - I receive information about the educational programs available to my child at school. 41 24.7 93 56.0 24 14.5 6 3.6 2 1.2 8
57 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 46 27.5 108 64.7 9 5.4 4 2.4 0 0.0 7
58 - The school board has high expectations for student learning. 47 28.1 91 54.5 26 15.6 2 1.2 1 0.6 7
59 - My child has fun learning. 48 28.4 99 58.6 19 11.2 3 1.8 0 0.0 5
60 - The community is proud of this school. 81 47.6 80 47.1 9 5.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 4
61 - I receive regular communications from school about how well my child is doing in school. 63 37.5 90 53.6 11 6.5 4 2.4 0 0.0 6
62 - I believe my child can do well in school. 99 58.9 69 41.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 6
63 - Other children are friendly to my child. 61 36.5 88 52.7 15 9.0 3 1.8 0 0.0 7
64 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 78 47.0 79 47.6 8 4.8 1 0.6 0 0.0 8
65 - There is a feeling of belonging at my child's school. 58 34.3 90 53.3 19 11.2 2 1.2 0 0.0 5
66 - My child's teachers think my child can learn. 83 49.1 82 48.5 4 2.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 5
67 - My child is treated fairly at school. 61 36.5 94 56.3 10 6.0 1 0.6 1 0.6 7
68 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 53 31.7 92 55.1 21 12.6 1 0.6 0 0.0 7

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