MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Parent Frequency Distribution Report
MAIN STREET, NIXA R-II School District

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
5TH 50 65.79
6TH 26 34.21

Frequency Missing = 2

 

My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 30 38.96
Girl 47 61.04

Frequency Missing = 1

 

What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 61 81.33
FATHER 12 16.00
STEPMOTHER 2 2.67

Frequency Missing = 3

 

How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 2 2.56
1 31 39.74
2 45 57.69
 
How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 21 27.27
5 - 10 YRS 28 36.36
11 - 15 YRS 17 22.08
OVER 15 YRS 11 14.29

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 20 25.64
2 HRS 39 50.00
3 HRS 13 16.67
4 HRS 5 6.41
6 + HRS 1 1.28
 
Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 11 14.10
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 56 71.79
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 11 14.10
 
Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 75 96.15
AFR. AMERICAN (N-HISPC) 1 1.28
AMERICAN INDIAN 1 1.28
MULTI-RACIAL 1 1.28
 
How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
NONE 1 1.28
1 15 19.23
2 31 39.74
3 23 29.49
4 8 10.26
 
Vocational Education
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 75 96.15
YES 3 3.85
 
Gifted/Talented Program
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 71 91.03
YES 7 8.97
 
Title I Services
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 73 93.59
YES 5 6.41
 
Special Education
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 68 87.18
YES 10 12.82
 
Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
UNDER 30 3 3.90
30 - 39 44 57.14
40 - 49 29 37.66
50 - 59 1 1.30

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 2 2.56
2 YR COLL/TECH 7 8.97
4 YR COLLEGE 68 87.18
OTHER 1 1.28
 
Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 14 18.18
SOME COLLEGE 35 45.45
COLLEGE GRADUATE 21 27.27
GRADUATE SCHOOL 7 9.09

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
10,000 - 19,999 3 4.00
20,000 - 29,999 7 9.33
30,000 - 39,999 15 20.00
40,000 - 49,999 13 17.33
50,000 - 59,999 7 9.33
60,000 - 69,999 5 6.67
OVER $70,000 25 33.33

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 41 54.67
HALF A & B 13 17.33
MOSTLY B 8 10.67
HALF B & C 9 12.00
MOSTLY C 2 2.67
HALF C & D 1 1.33
BELOW D 1 1.33

Frequency Missing = 3

 

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 52 73.24
GOTTEN WORSE 2 2.82
STAYED THE SAME 17 23.94

Frequency Missing = 7

 

How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 9 12.16
1/2 HR OR LESS 38 51.35
1 HR 23 31.08
2 HRS 4 5.41

Frequency Missing = 4

 

Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT18a Frequency Percent
NEVER 1 1.35
ONCE/TWICE 21 28.38
3-5 TIMES 35 47.30
5-10 TIMES 9 12.16
11+ TIMES 8 10.81

Frequency Missing = 4

 

Gone to an open house at school.
PRT18b Frequency Percent
NEVER 5 6.76
ONCE/TWICE 51 68.92
3-5 TIMES 16 21.62
5-10 TIMES 2 2.70

Frequency Missing = 4

 

Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT18c Frequency Percent
NEVER 1 1.35
ONCE/TWICE 52 70.27
3-5 TIMES 19 25.68
5-10 TIMES 2 2.70

Frequency Missing = 4

 

Visited the school on your own.
PRT18d Frequency Percent
NEVER 10 13.70
ONCE/TWICE 34 46.58
3-5 TIMES 19 26.03
5-10 TIMES 7 9.59
11+ TIMES 3 4.11

Frequency Missing = 5

 

Helped with after-school activities.
PRT18e Frequency Percent
NEVER 40 54.05
ONCE/TWICE 18 24.32
3-5 TIMES 9 12.16
5-10 TIMES 4 5.41
11+ TIMES 3 4.05

Frequency Missing = 4

 

Helped with classroom learning.
PRT18f Frequency Percent
NEVER 47 63.51
ONCE/TWICE 17 22.97
3-5 TIMES 8 10.81
11+ TIMES 2 2.70

Frequency Missing = 4

 

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 36 49.32
B 28 38.36
C 6 8.22
DONT KNOW 3 4.11

Frequency Missing = 5

 

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 12 16.44
C 45 61.64
D 7 9.59
DONT KNOW 9 12.33

Frequency Missing = 5

 

I know the first name
of 5 or more of my child's
closest friends.
prt21a Frequency Percent
NO 6 8.22
YES 67 91.78

Frequency Missing = 5

 

I know the parents of
5 or more of my child's
closest friends.
prt21b Frequency Percent
NO 23 31.51
YES 50 68.49

Frequency Missing = 5

 

I enforce family rules
about how many hours our
child can watch TV.
prt21c Frequency Percent
NO 14 19.18
YES 59 80.82

Frequency Missing = 5

 

I have expectations for
our child to maintain
a certain grade average.
prt21d Frequency Percent
NO 1 1.37
YES 72 98.63

Frequency Missing = 5

 

I enforce family rules
for our child about doing
homework.
prt21e Frequency Percent
NO 1 1.37
YES 72 98.63

Frequency Missing = 5

 

My child has a computer
at home to use for school
work.
prt21f Frequency Percent
NO 9 12.33
YES 64 87.67

Frequency Missing = 5

 

My child has access to
the internet at home.
prt21g Frequency Percent
NO 15 20.83
YES 57 79.17

Frequency Missing = 6

 

Talk to your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt22a Frequency Percent
OCCASIONALLY 8 11.11
REGULARLY 64 88.89

Frequency Missing = 6

 

Talk to your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt22b Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 5 6.94
RARELY 12 16.67
OCCASIONALLY 36 50.00
REGULARLY 19 26.39

Frequency Missing = 6

 

Talk to your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt22c Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 1 1.39
RARELY 9 12.50
OCCASIONALLY 31 43.06
REGULARLY 31 43.06

Frequency Missing = 6

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

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Parent Frequency Distribution Report
MAIN STREET, 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. 23 30.3 44 57.9 6 7.9 1 1.3 2 2.6 2
24 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 33 45.2 39 53.4 1 1.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 5
25 - There are good learning materials at my child's school. 28 37.8 43 58.1 2 2.7 1 1.4 0 0.0 4
26 - My child likes attending this school. 42 57.5 28 38.4 3 4.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 5
27 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 43 58.1 29 39.2 2 2.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 4
28 - My child's school is a good place to learn. 37 50.0 36 48.6 1 1.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 4
29 - My child uses computers effectively at school. 27 36.5 41 55.4 4 5.4 1 1.4 1 1.4 4
30 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 41 55.4 30 40.5 3 4.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 4
31 - I feel my child is safe at school. 29 39.2 41 55.4 4 5.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 4
32 - I am welcome to discuss my child's educational needs with the school. 40 54.8 32 43.8 1 1.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 5
33 - My child's school building is in good condition. 35 47.9 37 50.7 0 0.0 1 1.4 0 0.0 5
34 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 27 37.0 35 47.9 10 13.7 1 1.4 0 0.0 5
35 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 22 30.1 33 45.2 17 23.3 1 1.4 0 0.0 5
36 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 2 2.7 2 2.7 3 4.1 31 41.9 36 48.6 4
37 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 13 17.8 46 63.0 14 19.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 5
38 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 30 41.1 41 56.2 2 2.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 5
39 - The school board listens to parents concerns. 16 22.2 32 44.4 24 33.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 6
40 - It is important for students to have access to computers at school. 38 52.1 31 42.5 3 4.1 0 0.0 1 1.4 5
41 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 24 33.3 37 51.4 11 15.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 6
42 - The school encourages my child to do well on MAP tests. 35 48.6 35 48.6 2 2.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 6
43 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 13 18.1 26 36.1 31 43.1 2 2.8 0 0.0 6
44 - My child's teacher makes learning interesting. 29 40.3 39 54.2 3 4.2 0 0.0 1 1.4 6
45 - Teachers in my child's school really care about my child. 26 36.1 40 55.6 1 1.4 1 1.4 4 5.6 6
46 - If a student in my child's school has a problem, teachers will listen and help. 22 30.6 43 59.7 7 9.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 6
47 - Teachers treat my child with respect. 29 40.3 41 56.9 2 2.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 6
48 - My child knows what he/she are supposed to be learning. 29 39.2 41 55.4 4 5.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 4
49 - My child's teacher expects very good work from my child. 29 39.2 44 59.5 1 1.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 4
50 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career goals. 11 15.1 35 47.9 26 35.6 1 1.4 0 0.0 5
51 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 22 30.1 33 45.2 17 23.3 0 0.0 1 1.4 5
52 - The school has a written plan for improving student achievement 12 16.4 42 57.5 19 26.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 5
53 - What is taught at school meets the needs of my child. 18 24.3 52 70.3 4 5.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 4
54 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 13 17.8 46 63.0 12 16.4 2 2.7 0 0.0 5
55 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 33 45.2 34 46.6 4 5.5 1 1.4 1 1.4 5
56 - I receive information about the educational programs available to my child at school. 20 27.4 45 61.6 5 6.8 2 2.7 1 1.4 5
57 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 28 36.4 47 61.0 2 2.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
58 - The school board has high expectations for student learning. 23 29.9 48 62.3 6 7.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
59 - My child has fun learning. 30 39.0 37 48.1 9 11.7 1 1.3 0 0.0 1
60 - The community is proud of this school. 46 59.7 29 37.7 2 2.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
61 - I receive regular communications from school about how well my child is doing in school. 30 39.5 43 56.6 3 3.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
62 - I believe my child can do well in school. 45 59.2 31 40.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
63 - Other children are friendly to my child. 25 32.5 49 63.6 3 3.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
64 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 39 51.3 36 47.4 1 1.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
65 - There is a feeling of belonging at my child's school. 31 41.3 42 56.0 2 2.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
66 - My child's teachers think my child can learn. 37 49.3 36 48.0 2 2.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
67 - My child is treated fairly at school. 29 38.7 45 60.0 1 1.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
68 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 26 34.7 41 54.7 8 10.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 3

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