| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Parent Frequency Distribution Report |
| BUFFALO MIDDLE, DALLAS CO. R-I School District |
| In what grade is your child? | ||
| PRt1 | Frequency | Percent |
| 4TH | 3 | 0.82 |
| 5TH | 99 | 27.20 |
| 6TH | 90 | 24.73 |
| 7TH | 91 | 25.00 |
| 8TH | 81 | 22.25 |
| Frequency Missing = 12 |
| My child is a: girl, boy | ||
| prt2 | Frequency | Percent |
| Boy | 168 | 48.28 |
| Girl | 180 | 51.72 |
| Frequency Missing = 28 |
| What is your relationship to the child? |
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| prt3 | Frequency | Percent |
| MOTHER | 296 | 81.99 |
| FATHER | 36 | 9.97 |
| STEPMOTHER | 10 | 2.77 |
| STEPFATHER | 2 | 0.55 |
| GRANDMOTHER | 12 | 3.32 |
| GRANDFATHER | 1 | 0.28 |
| OTHER RELATIVE | 3 | 0.83 |
| UNRELATED | 1 | 0.28 |
| Frequency Missing = 15 |
| How many adults in your household work outside the home for pay? |
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| prt4 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 26 | 7.14 |
| 1 | 158 | 43.41 |
| 2 | 171 | 46.98 |
| 3 OR MORE | 9 | 2.47 |
| Frequency Missing = 12 |
| How many years have you lived in this school district? |
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| prt5 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 5 YRS | 104 | 28.57 |
| 5 - 10 YRS | 103 | 28.30 |
| 11 - 15 YRS | 41 | 11.26 |
| OVER 15 YRS | 116 | 31.87 |
| Frequency Missing = 12 |
| How many hours of television does your child usually watch each day? |
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| prt6 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 HR OR LESS | 75 | 20.55 |
| 2 HRS | 145 | 39.73 |
| 3 HRS | 87 | 23.84 |
| 4 HRS | 44 | 12.05 |
| 5 HRS | 8 | 2.19 |
| 6 + HRS | 6 | 1.64 |
| Frequency Missing = 11 |
| Which best describes your household? | ||
| prt7 | Frequency | Percent |
| SINGLE PARENT | 72 | 19.83 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-M/F | 214 | 58.95 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-STEP | 63 | 17.36 |
| OTHER | 14 | 3.86 |
| Frequency Missing = 13 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| prt8 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE (N-HISPC) | 347 | 96.12 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 6 | 1.66 |
| HISPANIC | 4 | 1.11 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 4 | 1.11 |
| Frequency Missing = 15 |
| How many children in your household are under 18 years old? |
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| prt9 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 3 | 0.83 |
| 1 | 75 | 20.66 |
| 2 | 147 | 40.50 |
| 3 | 96 | 26.45 |
| 4 | 31 | 8.54 |
| 5 | 7 | 1.93 |
| 6 | 2 | 0.55 |
| 7 OR MORE | 2 | 0.55 |
| Frequency Missing = 13 |
| Vocational Education | ||
| prt10a | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 360 | 95.74 |
| YES | 16 | 4.26 |
| Gifted/Talented Program | ||
| prt10b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 335 | 89.10 |
| YES | 41 | 10.90 |
| Title I Services | ||
| prt10c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 342 | 90.96 |
| YES | 34 | 9.04 |
| Special Education | ||
| prt10d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 352 | 93.62 |
| YES | 24 | 6.38 |
| Which category best describes your age? |
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| prt11 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 30 | 13 | 3.55 |
| 30 - 39 | 198 | 54.10 |
| 40 - 49 | 131 | 35.79 |
| 50 - 59 | 19 | 5.19 |
| 60 OR OVER | 5 | 1.37 |
| Frequency Missing = 10 |
| 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 | 51 | 14.49 |
| 2 YR COLL/TECH | 77 | 21.88 |
| 4 YR COLLEGE | 194 | 55.11 |
| OTHER | 30 | 8.52 |
| Frequency Missing = 24 |
| Which best describes your level of education? |
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| prt13 | Frequency | Percent |
| ELEM. SCHOOL | 3 | 0.83 |
| SOME HIGH SCHOOL | 52 | 14.44 |
| HIGH SCHOOL GRAD | 133 | 36.94 |
| SOME COLLEGE | 105 | 29.17 |
| COLLEGE GRADUATE | 48 | 13.33 |
| GRADUATE SCHOOL | 19 | 5.28 |
| Frequency Missing = 16 |
| Which category best describes the total annual income of your household? |
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| prt14 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER $ 10,000 | 27 | 7.89 |
| 10,000 - 19,999 | 61 | 17.84 |
| 20,000 - 29,999 | 66 | 19.30 |
| 30,000 - 39,999 | 58 | 16.96 |
| 40,000 - 49,999 | 44 | 12.87 |
| 50,000 - 59,999 | 38 | 11.11 |
| 60,000 - 69,999 | 22 | 6.43 |
| OVER $70,000 | 26 | 7.60 |
| Frequency Missing = 34 |
| Which of the following best describes your child's grades so far in school? |
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| prt15 | Frequency | Percent |
| MOSTLY A | 143 | 39.18 |
| HALF A & B | 95 | 26.03 |
| MOSTLY B | 26 | 7.12 |
| HALF B & C | 51 | 13.97 |
| MOSTLY C | 10 | 2.74 |
| HALF C & D | 27 | 7.40 |
| MOSTLY D | 2 | 0.55 |
| BELOW D | 8 | 2.19 |
| GRADE NOT GIVEN | 3 | 0.82 |
| Frequency Missing = 11 |
| 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 | 100 | 28.57 |
| GOTTEN WORSE | 70 | 20.00 |
| STAYED THE SAME | 180 | 51.43 |
| Frequency Missing = 26 |
| How much time does your child spend on homework each day? |
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| prt17 | Frequency | Percent |
| DOESNT HAVE ANY | 23 | 6.30 |
| DOESNT DO IT | 3 | 0.82 |
| 1/2 HR OR LESS | 102 | 27.95 |
| 1 HR | 157 | 43.01 |
| 2 HRS | 63 | 17.26 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 17 | 4.66 |
| Frequency Missing = 11 |
| Talked to your child's teacher. | ||
| PRT18a | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 24 | 6.49 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 190 | 51.35 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 110 | 29.73 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 29 | 7.84 |
| 11+ TIMES | 17 | 4.59 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| Gone to an open house at school. | ||
| PRT18b | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 31 | 8.40 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 285 | 77.24 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 37 | 10.03 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 11 | 2.98 |
| 11+ TIMES | 5 | 1.36 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| Attended parent/teacher meetings. | ||
| PRT18c | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 63 | 17.07 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 238 | 64.50 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 55 | 14.91 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 7 | 1.90 |
| 11+ TIMES | 6 | 1.63 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| Visited the school on your own. | ||
| PRT18d | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 74 | 20.27 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 155 | 42.47 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 78 | 21.37 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 21 | 5.75 |
| 11+ TIMES | 37 | 10.14 |
| Frequency Missing = 11 |
| Helped with after-school activities. | ||
| PRT18e | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 222 | 60.66 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 78 | 21.31 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 29 | 7.92 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 16 | 4.37 |
| 11+ TIMES | 21 | 5.74 |
| Frequency Missing = 10 |
| Helped with classroom learning. | ||
| PRT18f | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 279 | 75.82 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 56 | 15.22 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 18 | 4.89 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 6 | 1.63 |
| 11+ TIMES | 9 | 2.45 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| 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 | 21 | 5.79 |
| B | 118 | 32.51 |
| C | 142 | 39.12 |
| D | 48 | 13.22 |
| F | 9 | 2.48 |
| DONT KNOW | 25 | 6.89 |
| Frequency Missing = 13 |
| 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 | 5 | 1.36 |
| B | 73 | 19.89 |
| C | 157 | 42.78 |
| D | 46 | 12.53 |
| F | 11 | 3.00 |
| DONT KNOW | 75 | 20.44 |
| Frequency Missing = 9 |
| I know the first name of 5 or more of my child's closest friends. |
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| prt21a | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 32 | 8.67 |
| YES | 337 | 91.33 |
| 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 | 127 | 34.32 |
| YES | 243 | 65.68 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| I enforce family rules about how many hours our child can watch TV. |
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| prt21c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 86 | 23.12 |
| YES | 286 | 76.88 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| I have expectations for our child to maintain a certain grade average. |
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| prt21d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 18 | 4.88 |
| YES | 351 | 95.12 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| I enforce family rules for our child about doing homework. |
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| prt21e | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 11 | 2.97 |
| YES | 359 | 97.03 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| My child has a computer at home to use for school work. |
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| prt21f | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 129 | 34.86 |
| YES | 241 | 65.14 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| My child has access to the internet at home. |
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| prt21g | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 176 | 47.57 |
| YES | 194 | 52.43 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| Talk to your child about his/her experiences in school. |
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| prt22a | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 1 | 0.27 |
| RARELY | 10 | 2.70 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 43 | 11.62 |
| REGULARLY | 316 | 85.41 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| Talk to your child about his/her plans for high school classes |
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| prt22b | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 28 | 7.57 |
| RARELY | 54 | 14.59 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 166 | 44.86 |
| REGULARLY | 122 | 32.97 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| Talk to your child about his/her plans for after high school. |
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| prt22c | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 11 | 2.96 |
| RARELY | 37 | 9.97 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 167 | 45.01 |
| REGULARLY | 156 | 42.05 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2001 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Parent Frequency Distribution Report |
| BUFFALO MIDDLE, DALLAS CO. R-I 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. | 21 | 5.7 | 184 | 49.6 | 112 | 30.2 | 45 | 12.1 | 9 | 2.4 | 5 |
| 24 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. | 42 | 11.5 | 211 | 57.7 | 79 | 21.6 | 27 | 7.4 | 7 | 1.9 | 10 |
| 25 - There are good learning materials at my child's school. | 34 | 9.2 | 202 | 54.7 | 106 | 28.7 | 21 | 5.7 | 6 | 1.6 | 7 |
| 26 - My child likes attending this school. | 69 | 18.5 | 196 | 52.7 | 62 | 16.7 | 22 | 5.9 | 23 | 6.2 | 4 |
| 27 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. | 89 | 24.1 | 195 | 52.8 | 56 | 15.2 | 17 | 4.6 | 12 | 3.3 | 7 |
| 28 - My child's school is a good place to learn. | 42 | 11.4 | 206 | 55.7 | 94 | 25.4 | 19 | 5.1 | 9 | 2.4 | 6 |
| 29 - My child uses computers effectively at school. | 41 | 11.0 | 199 | 53.5 | 88 | 23.7 | 31 | 8.3 | 13 | 3.5 | 4 |
| 30 - I know how well my child is doing in class. | 86 | 23.1 | 215 | 57.8 | 42 | 11.3 | 22 | 5.9 | 7 | 1.9 | 4 |
| 31 - I feel my child is safe at school. | 35 | 9.5 | 174 | 47.3 | 106 | 28.8 | 36 | 9.8 | 17 | 4.6 | 8 |
| 32 - I am welcome to discuss my child's educational needs with the school. | 63 | 17.1 | 216 | 58.7 | 67 | 18.2 | 17 | 4.6 | 5 | 1.4 | 8 |
| 33 - My child's school building is in good condition. | 95 | 25.7 | 232 | 62.7 | 34 | 9.2 | 8 | 2.2 | 1 | 0.3 | 6 |
| 34 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. | 26 | 7.0 | 85 | 23.0 | 130 | 35.1 | 73 | 19.7 | 56 | 15.1 | 6 |
| 35 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. | 18 | 4.9 | 169 | 46.4 | 105 | 28.8 | 53 | 14.6 | 19 | 5.2 | 12 |
| 36 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. | 45 | 12.2 | 50 | 13.6 | 91 | 24.7 | 133 | 36.0 | 50 | 13.6 | 7 |
| 37 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 20 | 5.5 | 143 | 39.1 | 126 | 34.4 | 58 | 15.8 | 19 | 5.2 | 10 |
| 38 - The school encourages parents to be involved. | 50 | 13.6 | 182 | 49.6 | 89 | 24.3 | 34 | 9.3 | 12 | 3.3 | 9 |
| 39 - The school board listens to parents concerns. | 18 | 4.9 | 89 | 24.1 | 187 | 50.7 | 50 | 13.6 | 25 | 6.8 | 7 |
| 40 - It is important for students to have access to computers at school. | 157 | 42.4 | 171 | 46.2 | 34 | 9.2 | 5 | 1.4 | 3 | 0.8 | 6 |
| 41 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. | 42 | 11.5 | 180 | 49.2 | 110 | 30.1 | 23 | 6.3 | 11 | 3.0 | 10 |
| 42 - The school encourages my child to do well on MAP tests. | 70 | 19.2 | 218 | 59.7 | 69 | 18.9 | 5 | 1.4 | 3 | 0.8 | 11 |
| 43 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 55 | 15.3 | 171 | 47.6 | 125 | 34.8 | 5 | 1.4 | 3 | 0.8 | 17 |
| 44 - My child's teacher makes learning interesting. | 45 | 12.3 | 181 | 49.5 | 108 | 29.5 | 22 | 6.0 | 10 | 2.7 | 10 |
| 45 - Teachers in my child's school really care about my child. | 43 | 12.0 | 156 | 43.5 | 108 | 30.1 | 34 | 9.5 | 18 | 5.0 | 17 |
| 46 - If a student in my child's school has a problem, teachers will listen and help. | 33 | 9.0 | 147 | 40.2 | 139 | 38.0 | 31 | 8.5 | 16 | 4.4 | 10 |
| 47 - Teachers treat my child with respect. | 46 | 12.5 | 183 | 49.9 | 105 | 28.6 | 18 | 4.9 | 15 | 4.1 | 9 |
| 48 - My child knows what he/she are supposed to be learning. | 53 | 14.4 | 244 | 66.3 | 56 | 15.2 | 12 | 3.3 | 3 | 0.8 | 8 |
| 49 - My child's teacher expects very good work from my child. | 66 | 17.7 | 239 | 64.2 | 54 | 14.5 | 9 | 2.4 | 4 | 1.1 | 4 |
| 50 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career goals. | 23 | 6.2 | 116 | 31.4 | 166 | 45.0 | 51 | 13.8 | 13 | 3.5 | 7 |
| 51 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. | 47 | 12.8 | 168 | 45.9 | 122 | 33.3 | 16 | 4.4 | 13 | 3.6 | 10 |
| 52 - The school has a written plan for improving student achievement | 23 | 6.4 | 116 | 32.1 | 191 | 52.9 | 24 | 6.6 | 7 | 1.9 | 15 |
| 53 - What is taught at school meets the needs of my child. | 19 | 5.2 | 188 | 51.5 | 107 | 29.3 | 41 | 11.2 | 10 | 2.7 | 11 |
| 54 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. | 23 | 6.3 | 152 | 41.3 | 119 | 32.3 | 53 | 14.4 | 21 | 5.7 | 8 |
| 55 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. | 69 | 18.8 | 174 | 47.4 | 95 | 25.9 | 19 | 5.2 | 10 | 2.7 | 9 |
| 56 - I receive information about the educational programs available to my child at school. | 26 | 7.1 | 140 | 38.4 | 100 | 27.4 | 68 | 18.6 | 31 | 8.5 | 11 |
| 57 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. | 50 | 13.8 | 198 | 54.5 | 85 | 23.4 | 21 | 5.8 | 9 | 2.5 | 13 |
| 58 - The school board has high expectations for student learning. | 26 | 7.1 | 146 | 40.1 | 147 | 40.4 | 25 | 6.9 | 20 | 5.5 | 12 |
| 59 - My child has fun learning. | 51 | 14.0 | 173 | 47.7 | 101 | 27.8 | 29 | 8.0 | 9 | 2.5 | 13 |
| 60 - The community is proud of this school. | 25 | 7.0 | 131 | 36.8 | 115 | 32.3 | 58 | 16.3 | 27 | 7.6 | 20 |
| 61 - I receive regular communications from school about how well my child is doing in school. | 36 | 9.9 | 157 | 43.0 | 98 | 26.8 | 49 | 13.4 | 25 | 6.8 | 11 |
| 62 - I believe my child can do well in school. | 168 | 45.8 | 179 | 48.8 | 13 | 3.5 | 6 | 1.6 | 1 | 0.3 | 9 |
| 63 - Other children are friendly to my child. | 79 | 21.8 | 191 | 52.8 | 65 | 18.0 | 14 | 3.9 | 13 | 3.6 | 14 |
| 64 - My child's teachers are good teachers. | 65 | 18.1 | 199 | 55.3 | 76 | 21.1 | 10 | 2.8 | 10 | 2.8 | 16 |
| 65 - There is a feeling of belonging at my child's school. | 40 | 11.0 | 154 | 42.4 | 126 | 34.7 | 26 | 7.2 | 17 | 4.7 | 13 |
| 66 - My child's teachers think my child can learn. | 94 | 26.0 | 205 | 56.8 | 55 | 15.2 | 2 | 0.6 | 5 | 1.4 | 15 |
| 67 - My child is treated fairly at school. | 53 | 14.5 | 203 | 55.5 | 79 | 21.6 | 21 | 5.7 | 10 | 2.7 | 10 |
| 68 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 18 | 5.0 | 112 | 30.9 | 137 | 37.7 | 65 | 17.9 | 31 | 8.5 | 13 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2001 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |