| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Parent Frequency Distribution Report |
| SULLIVAN SR. HIGH, SULLIVAN School District |
| In what grade is your child? | ||
| PRt1 | Frequency | Percent |
| 9TH | 69 | 26.95 |
| 10TH | 83 | 32.42 |
| 11TH | 51 | 19.92 |
| 12TH | 53 | 20.70 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| My child is a: girl, boy | ||
| prt2 | Frequency | Percent |
| Boy | 97 | 38.96 |
| Girl | 152 | 61.04 |
| Frequency Missing = 10 |
| What is your relationship to the child? |
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| prt3 | Frequency | Percent |
| MOTHER | 204 | 79.07 |
| FATHER | 37 | 14.34 |
| STEPMOTHER | 3 | 1.16 |
| STEPFATHER | 2 | 0.78 |
| GRANDMOTHER | 6 | 2.33 |
| GRANDFATHER | 2 | 0.78 |
| OTHER RELATIVE | 2 | 0.78 |
| UNRELATED | 2 | 0.78 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How many adults in your household work outside the home for pay? |
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| prt4 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 12 | 4.71 |
| 1 | 81 | 31.76 |
| 2 | 143 | 56.08 |
| 3 OR MORE | 19 | 7.45 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| How many years have you lived in this school district? |
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| prt5 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 5 YRS | 42 | 16.41 |
| 5 - 10 YRS | 47 | 18.36 |
| 11 - 15 YRS | 38 | 14.84 |
| OVER 15 YRS | 129 | 50.39 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| How many hours of television does your child usually watch each day? |
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| prt6 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 HR OR LESS | 103 | 40.23 |
| 2 HRS | 88 | 34.38 |
| 3 HRS | 35 | 13.67 |
| 4 HRS | 20 | 7.81 |
| 5 HRS | 5 | 1.95 |
| 6 + HRS | 5 | 1.95 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Which best describes your household? | ||
| prt7 | Frequency | Percent |
| SINGLE PARENT | 40 | 15.50 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-M/F | 151 | 58.53 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-STEP | 54 | 20.93 |
| OTHER | 13 | 5.04 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| prt8 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE (N-HISPC) | 248 | 97.64 |
| ASIAN | 2 | 0.79 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 2 | 0.79 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 2 | 0.79 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| How many children in your household are under 18 years old? |
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| prt9 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 8 | 3.13 |
| 1 | 91 | 35.55 |
| 2 | 78 | 30.47 |
| 3 | 49 | 19.14 |
| 4 | 21 | 8.20 |
| 5 | 5 | 1.95 |
| 6 | 3 | 1.17 |
| 7 OR MORE | 1 | 0.39 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Vocational Education | ||
| prt10a | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 227 | 87.64 |
| YES | 32 | 12.36 |
| Gifted/Talented Program | ||
| prt10b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 235 | 90.73 |
| YES | 24 | 9.27 |
| Title I Services | ||
| prt10c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 256 | 98.84 |
| YES | 3 | 1.16 |
| Special Education | ||
| prt10d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 236 | 91.12 |
| YES | 23 | 8.88 |
| Which category best describes your age? |
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| prt11 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 30 | 2 | 0.78 |
| 30 - 39 | 85 | 33.20 |
| 40 - 49 | 134 | 52.34 |
| 50 - 59 | 28 | 10.94 |
| 60 OR OVER | 7 | 2.73 |
| 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 | 21 | 8.27 |
| 2 YR COLL/TECH | 107 | 42.13 |
| 4 YR COLLEGE | 108 | 42.52 |
| OTHER | 18 | 7.09 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| Which best describes your level of education? |
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| prt13 | Frequency | Percent |
| ELEM. SCHOOL | 2 | 0.78 |
| SOME HIGH SCHOOL | 30 | 11.72 |
| HIGH SCHOOL GRAD | 90 | 35.16 |
| SOME COLLEGE | 78 | 30.47 |
| COLLEGE GRADUATE | 34 | 13.28 |
| GRADUATE SCHOOL | 22 | 8.59 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Which category best describes the total annual income of your household? |
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| prt14 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER $ 10,000 | 10 | 4.17 |
| 10,000 - 19,999 | 22 | 9.17 |
| 20,000 - 29,999 | 34 | 14.17 |
| 30,000 - 39,999 | 33 | 13.75 |
| 40,000 - 49,999 | 38 | 15.83 |
| 50,000 - 59,999 | 30 | 12.50 |
| 60,000 - 69,999 | 22 | 9.17 |
| OVER $70,000 | 51 | 21.25 |
| Frequency Missing = 19 |
| Which of the following best describes your child's grades so far in school? |
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| prt15 | Frequency | Percent |
| MOSTLY A | 75 | 29.41 |
| HALF A & B | 78 | 30.59 |
| MOSTLY B | 30 | 11.76 |
| HALF B & C | 47 | 18.43 |
| MOSTLY C | 13 | 5.10 |
| HALF C & D | 9 | 3.53 |
| MOSTLY D | 1 | 0.39 |
| BELOW D | 2 | 0.78 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| 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 | 123 | 49.20 |
| GOTTEN WORSE | 15 | 6.00 |
| STAYED THE SAME | 112 | 44.80 |
| Frequency Missing = 9 |
| How much time does your child spend on homework each day? |
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| prt17 | Frequency | Percent |
| DOESNT HAVE ANY | 12 | 4.71 |
| DOESNT DO IT | 3 | 1.18 |
| 1/2 HR OR LESS | 56 | 21.96 |
| 1 HR | 112 | 43.92 |
| 2 HRS | 39 | 15.29 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 33 | 12.94 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Talked to your child's teacher. | ||
| PRT18a | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 62 | 24.22 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 139 | 54.30 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 39 | 15.23 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 11 | 4.30 |
| 11+ TIMES | 5 | 1.95 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Gone to an open house at school. | ||
| PRT18b | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 78 | 30.47 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 159 | 62.11 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 17 | 6.64 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 2 | 0.78 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Attended parent/teacher meetings. | ||
| PRT18c | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 91 | 35.69 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 133 | 52.16 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 24 | 9.41 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 3 | 1.18 |
| 11+ TIMES | 4 | 1.57 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Visited the school on your own. | ||
| PRT18d | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 79 | 31.35 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 103 | 40.87 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 37 | 14.68 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 14 | 5.56 |
| 11+ TIMES | 19 | 7.54 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| Helped with after-school activities. | ||
| PRT18e | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 141 | 55.08 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 67 | 26.17 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 25 | 9.77 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 5 | 1.95 |
| 11+ TIMES | 18 | 7.03 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Helped with classroom learning. | ||
| PRT18f | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 220 | 85.60 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 20 | 7.78 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 6 | 2.33 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 1 | 0.39 |
| 11+ TIMES | 10 | 3.89 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| 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 | 26 | 10.28 |
| B | 111 | 43.87 |
| C | 78 | 30.83 |
| D | 17 | 6.72 |
| F | 5 | 1.98 |
| DONT KNOW | 16 | 6.32 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| 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 | 6 | 2.35 |
| B | 56 | 21.96 |
| C | 102 | 40.00 |
| D | 36 | 14.12 |
| F | 5 | 1.96 |
| DONT KNOW | 50 | 19.61 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| I know the first name of 5 or more of my child's closest friends. |
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| prt21a | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 19 | 7.42 |
| YES | 237 | 92.58 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| I know the parents of 5 or more of my child's closest friends. |
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| prt21b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 70 | 27.13 |
| YES | 188 | 72.87 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| I enforce family rules about how many hours our child can watch TV. |
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| prt21c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 125 | 48.45 |
| YES | 133 | 51.55 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| I have expectations for our child to maintain a certain grade average. |
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| prt21d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 15 | 5.84 |
| YES | 242 | 94.16 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| I enforce family rules for our child about doing homework. |
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| prt21e | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 44 | 17.12 |
| YES | 213 | 82.88 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| My child has a computer at home to use for school work. |
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| prt21f | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 51 | 19.92 |
| YES | 205 | 80.08 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| My child has access to the internet at home. |
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| prt21g | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 79 | 30.86 |
| YES | 177 | 69.14 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Talk to your child about his/her experiences in school. |
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| prt22a | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 3 | 1.17 |
| RARELY | 11 | 4.28 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 58 | 22.57 |
| REGULARLY | 185 | 71.98 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Talk to your child about his/her plans for high school classes |
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| prt22b | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 5 | 1.98 |
| RARELY | 12 | 4.74 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 81 | 32.02 |
| REGULARLY | 155 | 61.26 |
| 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 | 4 | 1.55 |
| RARELY | 6 | 2.33 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 83 | 32.17 |
| REGULARLY | 165 | 63.95 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2001 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Parent Frequency Distribution Report |
| SULLIVAN SR. HIGH, SULLIVAN 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. | 18 | 7.0 | 141 | 55.1 | 73 | 28.5 | 22 | 8.6 | 2 | 0.8 | 3 |
| 24 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. | 36 | 14.1 | 163 | 63.9 | 43 | 16.9 | 12 | 4.7 | 1 | 0.4 | 4 |
| 25 - There are good learning materials at my child's school. | 18 | 7.0 | 146 | 57.0 | 74 | 28.9 | 16 | 6.3 | 2 | 0.8 | 3 |
| 26 - My child likes attending this school. | 47 | 18.5 | 141 | 55.5 | 41 | 16.1 | 20 | 7.9 | 5 | 2.0 | 5 |
| 27 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. | 63 | 24.8 | 147 | 57.9 | 33 | 13.0 | 9 | 3.5 | 2 | 0.8 | 5 |
| 28 - My child's school is a good place to learn. | 33 | 13.0 | 147 | 58.1 | 62 | 24.5 | 8 | 3.2 | 3 | 1.2 | 6 |
| 29 - My child uses computers effectively at school. | 54 | 21.2 | 151 | 59.2 | 43 | 16.9 | 7 | 2.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 4 |
| 30 - I know how well my child is doing in class. | 59 | 23.0 | 156 | 60.9 | 31 | 12.1 | 9 | 3.5 | 1 | 0.4 | 3 |
| 31 - I feel my child is safe at school. | 32 | 12.5 | 141 | 55.3 | 63 | 24.7 | 9 | 3.5 | 10 | 3.9 | 4 |
| 32 - I am welcome to discuss my child's educational needs with the school. | 51 | 19.9 | 157 | 61.3 | 38 | 14.8 | 6 | 2.3 | 4 | 1.6 | 3 |
| 33 - My child's school building is in good condition. | 14 | 5.5 | 88 | 34.8 | 77 | 30.4 | 60 | 23.7 | 14 | 5.5 | 6 |
| 34 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. | 23 | 9.1 | 114 | 45.1 | 86 | 34.0 | 27 | 10.7 | 3 | 1.2 | 6 |
| 35 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. | 27 | 10.6 | 110 | 43.1 | 75 | 29.4 | 24 | 9.4 | 19 | 7.5 | 4 |
| 36 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. | 13 | 5.1 | 34 | 13.3 | 56 | 22.0 | 110 | 43.1 | 42 | 16.5 | 4 |
| 37 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 12 | 4.7 | 112 | 44.3 | 98 | 38.7 | 21 | 8.3 | 10 | 4.0 | 6 |
| 38 - The school encourages parents to be involved. | 42 | 16.5 | 149 | 58.4 | 53 | 20.8 | 8 | 3.1 | 3 | 1.2 | 4 |
| 39 - The school board listens to parents concerns. | 17 | 6.7 | 79 | 31.0 | 125 | 49.0 | 26 | 10.2 | 8 | 3.1 | 4 |
| 40 - It is important for students to have access to computers at school. | 129 | 50.8 | 107 | 42.1 | 15 | 5.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 | 1.2 | 5 |
| 41 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. | 21 | 8.2 | 141 | 55.3 | 72 | 28.2 | 14 | 5.5 | 7 | 2.7 | 4 |
| 42 - The school encourages my child to do well on MAP tests. | 82 | 32.3 | 146 | 57.5 | 24 | 9.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 0.8 | 5 |
| 43 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 39 | 15.5 | 108 | 43.0 | 91 | 36.3 | 8 | 3.2 | 5 | 2.0 | 8 |
| 44 - My child's teacher makes learning interesting. | 20 | 7.8 | 116 | 45.5 | 92 | 36.1 | 19 | 7.5 | 8 | 3.1 | 4 |
| 45 - Teachers in my child's school really care about my child. | 26 | 10.2 | 107 | 42.1 | 85 | 33.5 | 29 | 11.4 | 7 | 2.8 | 5 |
| 46 - If a student in my child's school has a problem, teachers will listen and help. | 28 | 11.0 | 99 | 39.0 | 111 | 43.7 | 14 | 5.5 | 2 | 0.8 | 5 |
| 47 - Teachers treat my child with respect. | 27 | 10.6 | 139 | 54.7 | 70 | 27.6 | 13 | 5.1 | 5 | 2.0 | 5 |
| 48 - My child knows what he/she are supposed to be learning. | 39 | 15.3 | 169 | 66.3 | 41 | 16.1 | 4 | 1.6 | 2 | 0.8 | 4 |
| 49 - My child's teacher expects very good work from my child. | 45 | 17.6 | 163 | 63.7 | 44 | 17.2 | 2 | 0.8 | 2 | 0.8 | 3 |
| 50 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career goals. | 24 | 9.4 | 113 | 44.3 | 92 | 36.1 | 18 | 7.1 | 8 | 3.1 | 4 |
| 51 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. | 35 | 13.9 | 138 | 55.0 | 59 | 23.5 | 13 | 5.2 | 6 | 2.4 | 8 |
| 52 - The school has a written plan for improving student achievement | 24 | 9.4 | 96 | 37.8 | 120 | 47.2 | 10 | 3.9 | 4 | 1.6 | 5 |
| 53 - What is taught at school meets the needs of my child. | 24 | 9.4 | 135 | 52.9 | 72 | 28.2 | 20 | 7.8 | 4 | 1.6 | 4 |
| 54 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. | 15 | 6.0 | 101 | 40.1 | 97 | 38.5 | 35 | 13.9 | 4 | 1.6 | 7 |
| 55 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. | 37 | 14.5 | 132 | 51.8 | 61 | 23.9 | 21 | 8.2 | 4 | 1.6 | 4 |
| 56 - I receive information about the educational programs available to my child at school. | 26 | 10.2 | 111 | 43.7 | 71 | 28.0 | 36 | 14.2 | 10 | 3.9 | 5 |
| 57 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. | 23 | 9.1 | 141 | 55.5 | 69 | 27.2 | 20 | 7.9 | 1 | 0.4 | 5 |
| 58 - The school board has high expectations for student learning. | 28 | 11.0 | 121 | 47.6 | 88 | 34.6 | 12 | 4.7 | 5 | 2.0 | 5 |
| 59 - My child has fun learning. | 21 | 8.2 | 122 | 47.8 | 82 | 32.2 | 24 | 9.4 | 6 | 2.4 | 4 |
| 60 - The community is proud of this school. | 30 | 11.9 | 131 | 51.8 | 80 | 31.6 | 10 | 4.0 | 2 | 0.8 | 6 |
| 61 - I receive regular communications from school about how well my child is doing in school. | 34 | 13.4 | 131 | 51.6 | 57 | 22.4 | 25 | 9.8 | 7 | 2.8 | 5 |
| 62 - I believe my child can do well in school. | 100 | 39.4 | 137 | 53.9 | 16 | 6.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0.4 | 5 |
| 63 - Other children are friendly to my child. | 52 | 20.6 | 148 | 58.7 | 32 | 12.7 | 12 | 4.8 | 8 | 3.2 | 7 |
| 64 - My child's teachers are good teachers. | 28 | 11.1 | 139 | 55.2 | 70 | 27.8 | 10 | 4.0 | 5 | 2.0 | 7 |
| 65 - There is a feeling of belonging at my child's school. | 24 | 9.5 | 122 | 48.2 | 75 | 29.6 | 25 | 9.9 | 7 | 2.8 | 6 |
| 66 - My child's teachers think my child can learn. | 50 | 19.8 | 162 | 64.3 | 35 | 13.9 | 5 | 2.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 7 |
| 67 - My child is treated fairly at school. | 33 | 13.1 | 152 | 60.3 | 44 | 17.5 | 17 | 6.7 | 6 | 2.4 | 7 |
| 68 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 26 | 10.3 | 116 | 45.8 | 83 | 32.8 | 18 | 7.1 | 10 | 4.0 | 6 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2001 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |