| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Parent Frequency Distribution Report |
| BILLINGS ELEM., BILLINGS R-IV School District |
| In what grade is your child? | ||
| PRt1 | Frequency | Percent |
| K-1 | 46 | 28.57 |
| 2ND | 22 | 13.66 |
| 3RD | 30 | 18.63 |
| 4TH | 31 | 19.25 |
| 5TH | 20 | 12.42 |
| 6TH | 12 | 7.45 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| My child is a: girl, boy | ||
| prt2 | Frequency | Percent |
| Boy | 74 | 47.13 |
| Girl | 83 | 52.87 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| What is your relationship to the child? |
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| prt3 | Frequency | Percent |
| MOTHER | 132 | 82.50 |
| FATHER | 22 | 13.75 |
| STEPMOTHER | 1 | 0.63 |
| STEPFATHER | 1 | 0.63 |
| GRANDMOTHER | 4 | 2.50 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| How many adults in your household work outside the home for pay? |
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| prt4 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 10 | 6.25 |
| 1 | 66 | 41.25 |
| 2 | 81 | 50.63 |
| 3 OR MORE | 3 | 1.88 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| How many years have you lived in this school district? |
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| prt5 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 5 YRS | 67 | 43.23 |
| 5 - 10 YRS | 36 | 23.23 |
| 11 - 15 YRS | 16 | 10.32 |
| OVER 15 YRS | 36 | 23.23 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| How many hours of television does your child usually watch each day? |
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| prt6 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 HR OR LESS | 38 | 23.60 |
| 2 HRS | 80 | 49.69 |
| 3 HRS | 27 | 16.77 |
| 4 HRS | 13 | 8.07 |
| 5 HRS | 3 | 1.86 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Which best describes your household? | ||
| prt7 | Frequency | Percent |
| SINGLE PARENT | 32 | 20.00 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-M/F | 97 | 60.63 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-STEP | 24 | 15.00 |
| OTHER | 7 | 4.38 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| prt8 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE (N-HISPC) | 152 | 95.60 |
| ASIAN | 1 | 0.63 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 2 | 1.26 |
| HISPANIC | 1 | 0.63 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 3 | 1.89 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| How many children in your household are under 18 years old? |
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| prt9 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 1 | 0.62 |
| 1 | 18 | 11.18 |
| 2 | 67 | 41.61 |
| 3 | 62 | 38.51 |
| 4 | 6 | 3.73 |
| 5 | 7 | 4.35 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Vocational Education | ||
| prt10a | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 156 | 96.30 |
| YES | 6 | 3.70 |
| Gifted/Talented Program | ||
| prt10b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 151 | 93.21 |
| YES | 11 | 6.79 |
| Title I Services | ||
| prt10c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 136 | 83.95 |
| YES | 26 | 16.05 |
| Special Education | ||
| prt10d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 157 | 96.91 |
| YES | 5 | 3.09 |
| Which category best describes your age? |
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| prt11 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 30 | 27 | 16.98 |
| 30 - 39 | 97 | 61.01 |
| 40 - 49 | 31 | 19.50 |
| 50 - 59 | 3 | 1.89 |
| 60 OR OVER | 1 | 0.63 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| 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 | 13 | 8.72 |
| 2 YR COLL/TECH | 19 | 12.75 |
| 4 YR COLLEGE | 106 | 71.14 |
| OTHER | 11 | 7.38 |
| Frequency Missing = 13 |
| Which best describes your level of education? |
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| prt13 | Frequency | Percent |
| ELEM. SCHOOL | 1 | 0.63 |
| SOME HIGH SCHOOL | 11 | 6.88 |
| HIGH SCHOOL GRAD | 52 | 32.50 |
| SOME COLLEGE | 53 | 33.13 |
| COLLEGE GRADUATE | 31 | 19.38 |
| GRADUATE SCHOOL | 12 | 7.50 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Which category best describes the total annual income of your household? |
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| prt14 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER $ 10,000 | 17 | 11.64 |
| 10,000 - 19,999 | 23 | 15.75 |
| 20,000 - 29,999 | 12 | 8.22 |
| 30,000 - 39,999 | 25 | 17.12 |
| 40,000 - 49,999 | 20 | 13.70 |
| 50,000 - 59,999 | 13 | 8.90 |
| 60,000 - 69,999 | 12 | 8.22 |
| OVER $70,000 | 24 | 16.44 |
| Frequency Missing = 16 |
| Which of the following best describes your child's grades so far in school? |
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| prt15 | Frequency | Percent |
| MOSTLY A | 61 | 38.85 |
| HALF A & B | 30 | 19.11 |
| MOSTLY B | 8 | 5.10 |
| HALF B & C | 9 | 5.73 |
| MOSTLY C | 4 | 2.55 |
| MOSTLY D | 1 | 0.64 |
| BELOW D | 1 | 0.64 |
| GRADE NOT GIVEN | 43 | 27.39 |
| 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? |
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| prt16 | Frequency | Percent |
| IMPROVED | 86 | 59.31 |
| GOTTEN WORSE | 7 | 4.83 |
| STAYED THE SAME | 52 | 35.86 |
| Frequency Missing = 17 |
| How much time does your child spend on homework each day? |
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| prt17 | Frequency | Percent |
| DOESNT HAVE ANY | 44 | 27.67 |
| DOESNT DO IT | 2 | 1.26 |
| 1/2 HR OR LESS | 68 | 42.77 |
| 1 HR | 38 | 23.90 |
| 2 HRS | 4 | 2.52 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 3 | 1.89 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Talked to your child's teacher. | ||
| PRT18a | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 2 | 1.25 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 57 | 35.63 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 63 | 39.38 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 25 | 15.63 |
| 11+ TIMES | 13 | 8.13 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Gone to an open house at school. | ||
| PRT18b | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 6 | 3.70 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 135 | 83.33 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 17 | 10.49 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 4 | 2.47 |
| Attended parent/teacher meetings. | ||
| PRT18c | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 16 | 9.88 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 88 | 54.32 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 53 | 32.72 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 5 | 3.09 |
| Visited the school on your own. | ||
| PRT18d | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 13 | 8.13 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 74 | 46.25 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 32 | 20.00 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 17 | 10.63 |
| 11+ TIMES | 24 | 15.00 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Helped with after-school activities. | ||
| PRT18e | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 79 | 49.07 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 40 | 24.84 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 26 | 16.15 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 9 | 5.59 |
| 11+ TIMES | 7 | 4.35 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Helped with classroom learning. | ||
| PRT18f | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 110 | 67.90 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 39 | 24.07 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 8 | 4.94 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 2 | 1.23 |
| 11+ TIMES | 3 | 1.85 |
| 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 | 41 | 25.47 |
| B | 74 | 45.96 |
| C | 25 | 15.53 |
| D | 6 | 3.73 |
| DONT KNOW | 15 | 9.32 |
| 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? |
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| prt20 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 3 | 1.88 |
| B | 32 | 20.00 |
| C | 75 | 46.88 |
| D | 18 | 11.25 |
| F | 1 | 0.63 |
| DONT KNOW | 31 | 19.38 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| I know the first name of 5 or more of my child's closest friends. |
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| prt21a | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 12 | 7.50 |
| YES | 148 | 92.50 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| I know the parents of 5 or more of my child's closest friends. |
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| prt21b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 56 | 34.78 |
| YES | 105 | 65.22 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| I enforce family rules about how many hours our child can watch TV. |
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| prt21c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 33 | 20.50 |
| YES | 128 | 79.50 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| I have expectations for our child to maintain a certain grade average. |
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| prt21d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 12 | 7.50 |
| YES | 148 | 92.50 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| I enforce family rules for our child about doing homework. |
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| prt21e | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 3 | 1.89 |
| YES | 156 | 98.11 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| My child has a computer at home to use for school work. |
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| prt21f | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 47 | 29.19 |
| YES | 114 | 70.81 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| My child has access to the internet at home. |
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| prt21g | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 57 | 35.63 |
| YES | 103 | 64.38 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Talk to your child about his/her experiences in school. |
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| prt22a | Frequency | Percent |
| OCCASIONALLY | 11 | 6.83 |
| REGULARLY | 150 | 93.17 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Talk to your child about his/her plans for high school classes |
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| prt22b | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 46 | 29.11 |
| RARELY | 41 | 25.95 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 47 | 29.75 |
| REGULARLY | 24 | 15.19 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Talk to your child about his/her plans for after high school. |
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| prt22c | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 21 | 13.29 |
| RARELY | 33 | 20.89 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 68 | 43.04 |
| REGULARLY | 36 | 22.78 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2002 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Parent Frequency Distribution Report |
| BILLINGS ELEM., BILLINGS R-IV 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. | 40 | 24.8 | 85 | 52.8 | 27 | 16.8 | 6 | 3.7 | 3 | 1.9 | 1 |
| 24 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. | 47 | 29.0 | 94 | 58.0 | 14 | 8.6 | 6 | 3.7 | 1 | 0.6 | 0 |
| 25 - There are good learning materials at my child's school. | 45 | 27.8 | 95 | 58.6 | 16 | 9.9 | 5 | 3.1 | 1 | 0.6 | 0 |
| 26 - My child likes attending this school. | 79 | 49.4 | 70 | 43.8 | 5 | 3.1 | 4 | 2.5 | 2 | 1.3 | 2 |
| 27 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. | 71 | 44.1 | 77 | 47.8 | 12 | 7.5 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0.6 | 1 |
| 28 - My child's school is a good place to learn. | 57 | 35.4 | 83 | 51.6 | 18 | 11.2 | 3 | 1.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 29 - My child uses computers effectively at school. | 40 | 25.0 | 87 | 54.4 | 32 | 20.0 | 1 | 0.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 30 - I know how well my child is doing in class. | 58 | 36.0 | 85 | 52.8 | 14 | 8.7 | 4 | 2.5 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 31 - I feel my child is safe at school. | 54 | 33.5 | 86 | 53.4 | 15 | 9.3 | 6 | 3.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 32 - I am welcome to discuss my child's educational needs with the school. | 59 | 36.9 | 89 | 55.6 | 12 | 7.5 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 33 - My child's school building is in good condition. | 31 | 19.3 | 81 | 50.3 | 41 | 25.5 | 6 | 3.7 | 2 | 1.2 | 1 |
| 34 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. | 14 | 8.8 | 59 | 36.9 | 59 | 36.9 | 21 | 13.1 | 7 | 4.4 | 2 |
| 35 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. | 32 | 19.8 | 92 | 56.8 | 30 | 18.5 | 6 | 3.7 | 2 | 1.2 | 0 |
| 36 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. | 4 | 2.5 | 14 | 8.6 | 25 | 15.4 | 52 | 32.1 | 67 | 41.4 | 0 |
| 37 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 25 | 15.5 | 91 | 56.5 | 36 | 22.4 | 9 | 5.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 38 - The school encourages parents to be involved. | 48 | 30.0 | 83 | 51.9 | 28 | 17.5 | 1 | 0.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 39 - The school board listens to parents concerns. | 21 | 13.5 | 43 | 27.6 | 81 | 51.9 | 9 | 5.8 | 2 | 1.3 | 6 |
| 40 - It is important for students to have access to computers at school. | 75 | 46.9 | 68 | 42.5 | 15 | 9.4 | 2 | 1.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 41 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. | 29 | 18.4 | 69 | 43.7 | 54 | 34.2 | 6 | 3.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 4 |
| 42 - The school encourages my child to do well on MAP tests. | 57 | 35.8 | 76 | 47.8 | 26 | 16.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 |
| 43 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 22 | 14.2 | 51 | 32.9 | 77 | 49.7 | 5 | 3.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 7 |
| 44 - My child's teacher makes learning interesting. | 39 | 24.4 | 90 | 56.3 | 26 | 16.3 | 5 | 3.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 45 - Teachers in my child's school really care about my child. | 45 | 28.1 | 77 | 48.1 | 27 | 16.9 | 4 | 2.5 | 7 | 4.4 | 2 |
| 46 - If a student in my child's school has a problem, teachers will listen and help. | 43 | 27.0 | 77 | 48.4 | 35 | 22.0 | 4 | 2.5 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 |
| 47 - Teachers treat my child with respect. | 45 | 28.0 | 89 | 55.3 | 23 | 14.3 | 1 | 0.6 | 3 | 1.9 | 1 |
| 48 - My child knows what he/she are supposed to be learning. | 44 | 27.3 | 93 | 57.8 | 22 | 13.7 | 2 | 1.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 49 - My child's teacher expects very good work from my child. | 45 | 28.1 | 98 | 61.3 | 16 | 10.0 | 1 | 0.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 50 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career goals. | 22 | 13.8 | 47 | 29.6 | 78 | 49.1 | 10 | 6.3 | 2 | 1.3 | 3 |
| 51 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. | 36 | 22.5 | 78 | 48.8 | 44 | 27.5 | 1 | 0.6 | 1 | 0.6 | 2 |
| 52 - The school has a written plan for improving student achievement | 21 | 13.4 | 51 | 32.5 | 80 | 51.0 | 4 | 2.5 | 1 | 0.6 | 5 |
| 53 - What is taught at school meets the needs of my child. | 35 | 21.7 | 79 | 49.1 | 40 | 24.8 | 7 | 4.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 54 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. | 34 | 21.4 | 80 | 50.3 | 32 | 20.1 | 13 | 8.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 |
| 55 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. | 54 | 33.8 | 82 | 51.3 | 19 | 11.9 | 4 | 2.5 | 1 | 0.6 | 2 |
| 56 - I receive information about the educational programs available to my child at school. | 31 | 19.6 | 73 | 46.2 | 38 | 24.1 | 15 | 9.5 | 1 | 0.6 | 4 |
| 57 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. | 35 | 21.9 | 89 | 55.6 | 25 | 15.6 | 11 | 6.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 58 - The school board has high expectations for student learning. | 25 | 16.0 | 64 | 41.0 | 63 | 40.4 | 3 | 1.9 | 1 | 0.6 | 6 |
| 59 - My child has fun learning. | 54 | 34.0 | 85 | 53.5 | 15 | 9.4 | 4 | 2.5 | 1 | 0.6 | 3 |
| 60 - The community is proud of this school. | 54 | 34.6 | 74 | 47.4 | 23 | 14.7 | 5 | 3.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 6 |
| 61 - I receive regular communications from school about how well my child is doing in school. | 41 | 25.8 | 80 | 50.3 | 18 | 11.3 | 18 | 11.3 | 2 | 1.3 | 3 |
| 62 - I believe my child can do well in school. | 90 | 55.6 | 71 | 43.8 | 1 | 0.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 63 - Other children are friendly to my child. | 58 | 36.3 | 85 | 53.1 | 9 | 5.6 | 4 | 2.5 | 4 | 2.5 | 2 |
| 64 - My child's teachers are good teachers. | 61 | 37.7 | 83 | 51.2 | 15 | 9.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 | 1.9 | 0 |
| 65 - There is a feeling of belonging at my child's school. | 63 | 39.4 | 67 | 41.9 | 22 | 13.8 | 5 | 3.1 | 3 | 1.9 | 2 |
| 66 - My child's teachers think my child can learn. | 63 | 39.1 | 84 | 52.2 | 14 | 8.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 67 - My child is treated fairly at school. | 50 | 30.9 | 87 | 53.7 | 21 | 13.0 | 1 | 0.6 | 3 | 1.9 | 0 |
| 68 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 41 | 25.8 | 62 | 39.0 | 49 | 30.8 | 7 | 4.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2002 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |