| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Parent Frequency Distribution Report |
| SULLIVAN MIDDLE, SULLIVAN School District |
| In what grade is your child? | ||
| PRt1 | Frequency | Percent |
| 6TH | 72 | 41.38 |
| 7TH | 62 | 35.63 |
| 8TH | 40 | 22.99 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| My child is a: girl, boy | ||
| prt2 | Frequency | Percent |
| Boy | 85 | 49.42 |
| Girl | 87 | 50.58 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| What is your relationship to the child? |
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| prt3 | Frequency | Percent |
| MOTHER | 143 | 82.18 |
| FATHER | 23 | 13.22 |
| STEPMOTHER | 4 | 2.30 |
| STEPFATHER | 1 | 0.57 |
| GRANDMOTHER | 2 | 1.15 |
| OTHER RELATIVE | 1 | 0.57 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| How many adults in your household work outside the home for pay? |
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| prt4 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 14 | 8.09 |
| 1 | 65 | 37.57 |
| 2 | 92 | 53.18 |
| 3 OR MORE | 2 | 1.16 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| How many years have you lived in this school district? |
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| prt5 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 5 YRS | 49 | 28.00 |
| 5 - 10 YRS | 46 | 26.29 |
| 11 - 15 YRS | 20 | 11.43 |
| OVER 15 YRS | 60 | 34.29 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| How many hours of television does your child usually watch each day? |
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| prt6 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 HR OR LESS | 33 | 18.86 |
| 2 HRS | 79 | 45.14 |
| 3 HRS | 31 | 17.71 |
| 4 HRS | 23 | 13.14 |
| 5 HRS | 7 | 4.00 |
| 6 + HRS | 2 | 1.14 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Which best describes your household? | ||
| prt7 | Frequency | Percent |
| SINGLE PARENT | 41 | 23.30 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-M/F | 91 | 51.70 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-STEP | 34 | 19.32 |
| OTHER | 10 | 5.68 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| prt8 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE (N-HISPC) | 171 | 98.84 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 1 | 0.58 |
| HISPANIC | 1 | 0.58 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| How many children in your household are under 18 years old? |
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| prt9 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 2 | 1.14 |
| 1 | 34 | 19.32 |
| 2 | 83 | 47.16 |
| 3 | 40 | 22.73 |
| 4 | 14 | 7.95 |
| 5 | 3 | 1.70 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Vocational Education | ||
| prt10a | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 161 | 90.96 |
| YES | 16 | 9.04 |
| Gifted/Talented Program | ||
| prt10b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 158 | 89.27 |
| YES | 19 | 10.73 |
| Title I Services | ||
| prt10c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 173 | 97.74 |
| YES | 4 | 2.26 |
| Special Education | ||
| prt10d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 162 | 91.53 |
| YES | 15 | 8.47 |
| Which category best describes your age? |
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| prt11 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 30 | 5 | 2.84 |
| 30 - 39 | 94 | 53.41 |
| 40 - 49 | 70 | 39.77 |
| 50 - 59 | 6 | 3.41 |
| 60 OR OVER | 1 | 0.57 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| 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 | 9 | 5.26 |
| 2 YR COLL/TECH | 67 | 39.18 |
| 4 YR COLLEGE | 86 | 50.29 |
| OTHER | 9 | 5.26 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| Which best describes your level of education? |
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| prt13 | Frequency | Percent |
| ELEM. SCHOOL | 1 | 0.58 |
| SOME HIGH SCHOOL | 22 | 12.72 |
| HIGH SCHOOL GRAD | 54 | 31.21 |
| SOME COLLEGE | 63 | 36.42 |
| COLLEGE GRADUATE | 24 | 13.87 |
| GRADUATE SCHOOL | 9 | 5.20 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Which category best describes the total annual income of your household? |
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| prt14 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER $ 10,000 | 8 | 4.97 |
| 10,000 - 19,999 | 24 | 14.91 |
| 20,000 - 29,999 | 22 | 13.66 |
| 30,000 - 39,999 | 20 | 12.42 |
| 40,000 - 49,999 | 23 | 14.29 |
| 50,000 - 59,999 | 20 | 12.42 |
| 60,000 - 69,999 | 15 | 9.32 |
| OVER $70,000 | 29 | 18.01 |
| 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 | 55 | 31.43 |
| HALF A & B | 49 | 28.00 |
| MOSTLY B | 18 | 10.29 |
| HALF B & C | 32 | 18.29 |
| MOSTLY C | 11 | 6.29 |
| HALF C & D | 4 | 2.29 |
| MOSTLY D | 4 | 2.29 |
| BELOW D | 1 | 0.57 |
| GRADE NOT GIVEN | 1 | 0.57 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| 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 | 101 | 61.96 |
| GOTTEN WORSE | 15 | 9.20 |
| STAYED THE SAME | 47 | 28.83 |
| Frequency Missing = 14 |
| How much time does your child spend on homework each day? |
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| prt17 | Frequency | Percent |
| DOESNT HAVE ANY | 3 | 1.72 |
| DOESNT DO IT | 5 | 2.87 |
| 1/2 HR OR LESS | 44 | 25.29 |
| 1 HR | 79 | 45.40 |
| 2 HRS | 29 | 16.67 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 14 | 8.05 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Talked to your child's teacher. | ||
| PRT18a | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 5 | 2.84 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 99 | 56.25 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 45 | 25.57 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 19 | 10.80 |
| 11+ TIMES | 8 | 4.55 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Gone to an open house at school. | ||
| PRT18b | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 25 | 14.37 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 133 | 76.44 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 12 | 6.90 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 3 | 1.72 |
| 11+ TIMES | 1 | 0.57 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Attended parent/teacher meetings. | ||
| PRT18c | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 12 | 6.82 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 126 | 71.59 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 32 | 18.18 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 4 | 2.27 |
| 11+ TIMES | 2 | 1.14 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Visited the school on your own. | ||
| PRT18d | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 61 | 34.86 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 60 | 34.29 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 42 | 24.00 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 4 | 2.29 |
| 11+ TIMES | 8 | 4.57 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Helped with after-school activities. | ||
| PRT18e | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 128 | 73.14 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 27 | 15.43 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 10 | 5.71 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 3 | 1.71 |
| 11+ TIMES | 7 | 4.00 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Helped with classroom learning. | ||
| PRT18f | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 148 | 85.55 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 10 | 5.78 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 11 | 6.36 |
| 11+ TIMES | 4 | 2.31 |
| 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? |
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| prt19 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 25 | 14.45 |
| B | 83 | 47.98 |
| C | 45 | 26.01 |
| D | 11 | 6.36 |
| F | 3 | 1.73 |
| DONT KNOW | 6 | 3.47 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| 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 | 2 | 1.15 |
| B | 33 | 18.97 |
| C | 89 | 51.15 |
| D | 16 | 9.20 |
| F | 2 | 1.15 |
| DONT KNOW | 32 | 18.39 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| I know the first name of 5 or more of my child's closest friends. |
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| prt21a | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 10 | 5.75 |
| YES | 164 | 94.25 |
| 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 | 55 | 31.61 |
| YES | 119 | 68.39 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| I enforce family rules about how many hours our child can watch TV. |
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| prt21c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 70 | 40.94 |
| YES | 101 | 59.06 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| I have expectations for our child to maintain a certain grade average. |
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| prt21d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 10 | 5.71 |
| YES | 165 | 94.29 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| I enforce family rules for our child about doing homework. |
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| prt21e | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 7 | 4.07 |
| YES | 165 | 95.93 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| My child has a computer at home to use for school work. |
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| prt21f | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 46 | 26.74 |
| YES | 126 | 73.26 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| My child has access to the internet at home. |
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| prt21g | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 68 | 39.08 |
| YES | 106 | 60.92 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Talk to your child about his/her experiences in school. |
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| prt22a | Frequency | Percent |
| RARELY | 8 | 4.60 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 34 | 19.54 |
| REGULARLY | 132 | 75.86 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Talk to your child about his/her plans for high school classes |
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| prt22b | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 14 | 8.00 |
| RARELY | 35 | 20.00 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 87 | 49.71 |
| REGULARLY | 39 | 22.29 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Talk to your child about his/her plans for after high school. |
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| prt22c | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 5 | 2.86 |
| RARELY | 19 | 10.86 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 87 | 49.71 |
| REGULARLY | 64 | 36.57 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2001 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Parent Frequency Distribution Report |
| SULLIVAN MIDDLE, 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. | 24 | 13.7 | 93 | 53.1 | 41 | 23.4 | 15 | 8.6 | 2 | 1.1 | 2 |
| 24 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. | 38 | 21.6 | 96 | 54.5 | 29 | 16.5 | 12 | 6.8 | 1 | 0.6 | 1 |
| 25 - There are good learning materials at my child's school. | 37 | 21.1 | 98 | 56.0 | 36 | 20.6 | 2 | 1.1 | 2 | 1.1 | 2 |
| 26 - My child likes attending this school. | 41 | 23.3 | 80 | 45.5 | 31 | 17.6 | 21 | 11.9 | 3 | 1.7 | 1 |
| 27 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. | 65 | 36.7 | 87 | 49.2 | 20 | 11.3 | 5 | 2.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 28 - My child's school is a good place to learn. | 37 | 21.3 | 91 | 52.3 | 39 | 22.4 | 7 | 4.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 |
| 29 - My child uses computers effectively at school. | 35 | 20.1 | 87 | 50.0 | 45 | 25.9 | 6 | 3.4 | 1 | 0.6 | 3 |
| 30 - I know how well my child is doing in class. | 60 | 34.1 | 91 | 51.7 | 18 | 10.2 | 5 | 2.8 | 2 | 1.1 | 1 |
| 31 - I feel my child is safe at school. | 44 | 25.0 | 89 | 50.6 | 33 | 18.8 | 9 | 5.1 | 1 | 0.6 | 1 |
| 32 - I am welcome to discuss my child's educational needs with the school. | 52 | 29.9 | 101 | 58.0 | 17 | 9.8 | 4 | 2.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 |
| 33 - My child's school building is in good condition. | 64 | 36.6 | 82 | 46.9 | 25 | 14.3 | 2 | 1.1 | 2 | 1.1 | 2 |
| 34 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. | 42 | 24.0 | 79 | 45.1 | 44 | 25.1 | 6 | 3.4 | 4 | 2.3 | 2 |
| 35 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. | 33 | 18.6 | 80 | 45.2 | 42 | 23.7 | 13 | 7.3 | 9 | 5.1 | 0 |
| 36 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. | 11 | 6.3 | 21 | 12.0 | 37 | 21.1 | 66 | 37.7 | 40 | 22.9 | 2 |
| 37 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 21 | 11.9 | 71 | 40.1 | 59 | 33.3 | 24 | 13.6 | 2 | 1.1 | 0 |
| 38 - The school encourages parents to be involved. | 50 | 28.6 | 99 | 56.6 | 23 | 13.1 | 3 | 1.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 39 - The school board listens to parents concerns. | 19 | 10.8 | 55 | 31.3 | 86 | 48.9 | 12 | 6.8 | 4 | 2.3 | 1 |
| 40 - It is important for students to have access to computers at school. | 90 | 51.4 | 73 | 41.7 | 9 | 5.1 | 2 | 1.1 | 1 | 0.6 | 2 |
| 41 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. | 31 | 17.5 | 83 | 46.9 | 57 | 32.2 | 5 | 2.8 | 1 | 0.6 | 0 |
| 42 - The school encourages my child to do well on MAP tests. | 62 | 35.2 | 95 | 54.0 | 19 | 10.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 43 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 20 | 11.4 | 68 | 38.9 | 80 | 45.7 | 7 | 4.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 44 - My child's teacher makes learning interesting. | 27 | 15.3 | 94 | 53.1 | 48 | 27.1 | 6 | 3.4 | 2 | 1.1 | 0 |
| 45 - Teachers in my child's school really care about my child. | 36 | 20.5 | 76 | 43.2 | 48 | 27.3 | 11 | 6.3 | 5 | 2.8 | 1 |
| 46 - If a student in my child's school has a problem, teachers will listen and help. | 27 | 15.4 | 87 | 49.7 | 46 | 26.3 | 14 | 8.0 | 1 | 0.6 | 2 |
| 47 - Teachers treat my child with respect. | 33 | 18.6 | 89 | 50.3 | 38 | 21.5 | 15 | 8.5 | 2 | 1.1 | 0 |
| 48 - My child knows what he/she are supposed to be learning. | 40 | 22.6 | 112 | 63.3 | 22 | 12.4 | 3 | 1.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 49 - My child's teacher expects very good work from my child. | 45 | 25.9 | 113 | 64.9 | 13 | 7.5 | 2 | 1.1 | 1 | 0.6 | 3 |
| 50 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career goals. | 14 | 8.0 | 68 | 39.1 | 66 | 37.9 | 22 | 12.6 | 4 | 2.3 | 3 |
| 51 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. | 39 | 22.4 | 97 | 55.7 | 33 | 19.0 | 4 | 2.3 | 1 | 0.6 | 3 |
| 52 - The school has a written plan for improving student achievement | 23 | 13.3 | 64 | 37.0 | 83 | 48.0 | 1 | 0.6 | 2 | 1.2 | 4 |
| 53 - What is taught at school meets the needs of my child. | 24 | 13.6 | 93 | 52.5 | 49 | 27.7 | 9 | 5.1 | 2 | 1.1 | 0 |
| 54 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. | 20 | 11.4 | 82 | 46.6 | 59 | 33.5 | 12 | 6.8 | 3 | 1.7 | 1 |
| 55 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. | 40 | 23.0 | 89 | 51.1 | 38 | 21.8 | 5 | 2.9 | 2 | 1.1 | 3 |
| 56 - I receive information about the educational programs available to my child at school. | 25 | 14.4 | 94 | 54.0 | 43 | 24.7 | 10 | 5.7 | 2 | 1.1 | 3 |
| 57 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. | 36 | 20.6 | 104 | 59.4 | 28 | 16.0 | 7 | 4.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 58 - The school board has high expectations for student learning. | 22 | 12.7 | 92 | 53.2 | 54 | 31.2 | 5 | 2.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 4 |
| 59 - My child has fun learning. | 27 | 15.4 | 83 | 47.4 | 47 | 26.9 | 13 | 7.4 | 5 | 2.9 | 2 |
| 60 - The community is proud of this school. | 33 | 18.9 | 95 | 54.3 | 43 | 24.6 | 3 | 1.7 | 1 | 0.6 | 2 |
| 61 - I receive regular communications from school about how well my child is doing in school. | 35 | 20.0 | 97 | 55.4 | 21 | 12.0 | 15 | 8.6 | 7 | 4.0 | 2 |
| 62 - I believe my child can do well in school. | 80 | 45.7 | 91 | 52.0 | 4 | 2.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 63 - Other children are friendly to my child. | 42 | 24.3 | 99 | 57.2 | 22 | 12.7 | 8 | 4.6 | 2 | 1.2 | 4 |
| 64 - My child's teachers are good teachers. | 42 | 24.0 | 95 | 54.3 | 33 | 18.9 | 4 | 2.3 | 1 | 0.6 | 2 |
| 65 - There is a feeling of belonging at my child's school. | 33 | 19.0 | 82 | 47.1 | 48 | 27.6 | 8 | 4.6 | 3 | 1.7 | 3 |
| 66 - My child's teachers think my child can learn. | 54 | 31.0 | 102 | 58.6 | 17 | 9.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0.6 | 3 |
| 67 - My child is treated fairly at school. | 36 | 20.8 | 90 | 52.0 | 33 | 19.1 | 10 | 5.8 | 4 | 2.3 | 4 |
| 68 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 19 | 11.0 | 79 | 45.9 | 60 | 34.9 | 9 | 5.2 | 5 | 2.9 | 5 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2001 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |