| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Parent Frequency Distribution Report |
| SULLIVAN ELEM., SULLIVAN School District |
| In what grade is your child? | ||
| PRt1 | Frequency | Percent |
| 2ND | 106 | 26.84 |
| 3RD | 77 | 19.49 |
| 4TH | 117 | 29.62 |
| 5TH | 95 | 24.05 |
| Frequency Missing = 10 |
| My child is a: girl, boy | ||
| prt2 | Frequency | Percent |
| Boy | 208 | 53.61 |
| Girl | 180 | 46.39 |
| Frequency Missing = 17 |
| What is your relationship to the child? |
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| prt3 | Frequency | Percent |
| MOTHER | 333 | 83.46 |
| FATHER | 50 | 12.53 |
| STEPMOTHER | 2 | 0.50 |
| STEPFATHER | 4 | 1.00 |
| GRANDMOTHER | 7 | 1.75 |
| OTHER RELATIVE | 1 | 0.25 |
| UNRELATED | 2 | 0.50 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| How many adults in your household work outside the home for pay? |
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| prt4 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 22 | 5.49 |
| 1 | 164 | 40.90 |
| 2 | 208 | 51.87 |
| 3 OR MORE | 7 | 1.75 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| How many years have you lived in this school district? |
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| prt5 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 5 YRS | 121 | 30.17 |
| 5 - 10 YRS | 96 | 23.94 |
| 11 - 15 YRS | 40 | 9.98 |
| OVER 15 YRS | 144 | 35.91 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| How many hours of television does your child usually watch each day? |
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| prt6 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 HR OR LESS | 80 | 19.90 |
| 2 HRS | 198 | 49.25 |
| 3 HRS | 89 | 22.14 |
| 4 HRS | 29 | 7.21 |
| 5 HRS | 4 | 1.00 |
| 6 + HRS | 2 | 0.50 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Which best describes your household? | ||
| prt7 | Frequency | Percent |
| SINGLE PARENT | 81 | 20.25 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-M/F | 244 | 61.00 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-STEP | 66 | 16.50 |
| OTHER | 9 | 2.25 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| prt8 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE (N-HISPC) | 388 | 97.24 |
| ASIAN | 1 | 0.25 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 4 | 1.00 |
| HISPANIC | 2 | 0.50 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 4 | 1.00 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| How many children in your household are under 18 years old? |
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| prt9 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 2 | 0.50 |
| 1 | 59 | 14.71 |
| 2 | 195 | 48.63 |
| 3 | 94 | 23.44 |
| 4 | 39 | 9.73 |
| 5 | 12 | 2.99 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Vocational Education | ||
| prt10a | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 375 | 92.59 |
| YES | 30 | 7.41 |
| Gifted/Talented Program | ||
| prt10b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 387 | 95.56 |
| YES | 18 | 4.44 |
| Title I Services | ||
| prt10c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 365 | 90.12 |
| YES | 40 | 9.88 |
| Special Education | ||
| prt10d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 376 | 92.84 |
| YES | 29 | 7.16 |
| Which category best describes your age? |
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| prt11 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 30 | 46 | 11.50 |
| 30 - 39 | 266 | 66.50 |
| 40 - 49 | 80 | 20.00 |
| 50 - 59 | 5 | 1.25 |
| 60 OR OVER | 3 | 0.75 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| 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 | 37 | 9.54 |
| 2 YR COLL/TECH | 113 | 29.12 |
| 4 YR COLLEGE | 221 | 56.96 |
| OTHER | 17 | 4.38 |
| Frequency Missing = 17 |
| Which best describes your level of education? |
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| prt13 | Frequency | Percent |
| ELEM. SCHOOL | 7 | 1.77 |
| SOME HIGH SCHOOL | 33 | 8.33 |
| HIGH SCHOOL GRAD | 134 | 33.84 |
| SOME COLLEGE | 126 | 31.82 |
| COLLEGE GRADUATE | 66 | 16.67 |
| GRADUATE SCHOOL | 30 | 7.58 |
| Frequency Missing = 9 |
| Which category best describes the total annual income of your household? |
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| prt14 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER $ 10,000 | 22 | 5.80 |
| 10,000 - 19,999 | 62 | 16.36 |
| 20,000 - 29,999 | 51 | 13.46 |
| 30,000 - 39,999 | 48 | 12.66 |
| 40,000 - 49,999 | 45 | 11.87 |
| 50,000 - 59,999 | 48 | 12.66 |
| 60,000 - 69,999 | 35 | 9.23 |
| OVER $70,000 | 68 | 17.94 |
| Frequency Missing = 26 |
| Which of the following best describes your child's grades so far in school? |
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| prt15 | Frequency | Percent |
| MOSTLY A | 180 | 45.23 |
| HALF A & B | 118 | 29.65 |
| MOSTLY B | 27 | 6.78 |
| HALF B & C | 43 | 10.80 |
| MOSTLY C | 13 | 3.27 |
| HALF C & D | 6 | 1.51 |
| MOSTLY D | 5 | 1.26 |
| BELOW D | 2 | 0.50 |
| GRADE NOT GIVEN | 4 | 1.01 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| 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 | 246 | 65.25 |
| GOTTEN WORSE | 22 | 5.84 |
| STAYED THE SAME | 109 | 28.91 |
| Frequency Missing = 28 |
| How much time does your child spend on homework each day? |
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| prt17 | Frequency | Percent |
| DOESNT HAVE ANY | 11 | 2.78 |
| 1/2 HR OR LESS | 141 | 35.70 |
| 1 HR | 197 | 49.87 |
| 2 HRS | 36 | 9.11 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 10 | 2.53 |
| Frequency Missing = 10 |
| Talked to your child's teacher. | ||
| PRT18a | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 9 | 2.25 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 177 | 44.25 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 141 | 35.25 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 47 | 11.75 |
| 11+ TIMES | 26 | 6.50 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| Gone to an open house at school. | ||
| PRT18b | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 39 | 9.92 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 286 | 72.77 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 59 | 15.01 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 5 | 1.27 |
| 11+ TIMES | 4 | 1.02 |
| Frequency Missing = 12 |
| Attended parent/teacher meetings. | ||
| PRT18c | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 16 | 4.02 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 277 | 69.60 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 85 | 21.36 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 10 | 2.51 |
| 11+ TIMES | 10 | 2.51 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| Visited the school on your own. | ||
| PRT18d | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 100 | 25.58 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 150 | 38.36 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 76 | 19.44 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 27 | 6.91 |
| 11+ TIMES | 38 | 9.72 |
| Frequency Missing = 14 |
| Helped with after-school activities. | ||
| PRT18e | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 266 | 67.51 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 87 | 22.08 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 25 | 6.35 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 4 | 1.02 |
| 11+ TIMES | 12 | 3.05 |
| Frequency Missing = 11 |
| Helped with classroom learning. | ||
| PRT18f | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 297 | 75.38 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 64 | 16.24 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 19 | 4.82 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 6 | 1.52 |
| 11+ TIMES | 8 | 2.03 |
| Frequency Missing = 11 |
| 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 | 70 | 17.63 |
| B | 192 | 48.36 |
| C | 103 | 25.94 |
| D | 14 | 3.53 |
| F | 2 | 0.50 |
| DONT KNOW | 16 | 4.03 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| 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 | 1.51 |
| B | 75 | 18.84 |
| C | 173 | 43.47 |
| D | 49 | 12.31 |
| F | 7 | 1.76 |
| DONT KNOW | 88 | 22.11 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| I know the first name of 5 or more of my child's closest friends. |
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| prt21a | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 48 | 11.97 |
| YES | 353 | 88.03 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| I know the parents of 5 or more of my child's closest friends. |
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| prt21b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 163 | 40.95 |
| YES | 235 | 59.05 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| I enforce family rules about how many hours our child can watch TV. |
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| prt21c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 98 | 24.62 |
| YES | 300 | 75.38 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| I have expectations for our child to maintain a certain grade average. |
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| prt21d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 19 | 4.77 |
| YES | 379 | 95.23 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| I enforce family rules for our child about doing homework. |
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| prt21e | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 4 | 1.00 |
| YES | 396 | 99.00 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| My child has a computer at home to use for school work. |
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| prt21f | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 122 | 30.50 |
| YES | 278 | 69.50 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| My child has access to the internet at home. |
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| prt21g | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 155 | 38.75 |
| YES | 245 | 61.25 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| Talk to your child about his/her experiences in school. |
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| prt22a | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 3 | 0.75 |
| RARELY | 4 | 1.00 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 40 | 9.98 |
| REGULARLY | 354 | 88.28 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Talk to your child about his/her plans for high school classes |
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| prt22b | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 77 | 19.30 |
| RARELY | 115 | 28.82 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 146 | 36.59 |
| REGULARLY | 61 | 15.29 |
| 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 | 36 | 8.98 |
| RARELY | 84 | 20.95 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 182 | 45.39 |
| REGULARLY | 99 | 24.69 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2001 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Parent Frequency Distribution Report |
| SULLIVAN ELEM., 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. | 61 | 15.2 | 231 | 57.6 | 74 | 18.5 | 25 | 6.2 | 10 | 2.5 | 4 |
| 24 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. | 92 | 23.0 | 240 | 60.0 | 49 | 12.3 | 17 | 4.3 | 2 | 0.5 | 5 |
| 25 - There are good learning materials at my child's school. | 81 | 20.4 | 254 | 64.0 | 52 | 13.1 | 8 | 2.0 | 2 | 0.5 | 8 |
| 26 - My child likes attending this school. | 138 | 34.7 | 209 | 52.5 | 28 | 7.0 | 19 | 4.8 | 4 | 1.0 | 7 |
| 27 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. | 165 | 41.6 | 194 | 48.9 | 30 | 7.6 | 6 | 1.5 | 2 | 0.5 | 8 |
| 28 - My child's school is a good place to learn. | 100 | 25.1 | 243 | 61.1 | 49 | 12.3 | 5 | 1.3 | 1 | 0.3 | 7 |
| 29 - My child uses computers effectively at school. | 81 | 20.5 | 211 | 53.3 | 88 | 22.2 | 11 | 2.8 | 5 | 1.3 | 9 |
| 30 - I know how well my child is doing in class. | 167 | 42.0 | 205 | 51.5 | 21 | 5.3 | 4 | 1.0 | 1 | 0.3 | 7 |
| 31 - I feel my child is safe at school. | 111 | 27.8 | 224 | 56.1 | 54 | 13.5 | 10 | 2.5 | 0 | 0.0 | 6 |
| 32 - I am welcome to discuss my child's educational needs with the school. | 128 | 32.2 | 226 | 56.9 | 36 | 9.1 | 6 | 1.5 | 1 | 0.3 | 8 |
| 33 - My child's school building is in good condition. | 137 | 34.3 | 227 | 56.9 | 27 | 6.8 | 5 | 1.3 | 3 | 0.8 | 6 |
| 34 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. | 81 | 20.4 | 192 | 48.4 | 98 | 24.7 | 19 | 4.8 | 7 | 1.8 | 8 |
| 35 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. | 60 | 15.2 | 205 | 51.9 | 101 | 25.6 | 18 | 4.6 | 11 | 2.8 | 10 |
| 36 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. | 18 | 4.6 | 47 | 11.9 | 79 | 20.0 | 163 | 41.3 | 88 | 22.3 | 10 |
| 37 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 39 | 9.8 | 169 | 42.5 | 128 | 32.2 | 51 | 12.8 | 11 | 2.8 | 7 |
| 38 - The school encourages parents to be involved. | 125 | 31.5 | 220 | 55.4 | 42 | 10.6 | 7 | 1.8 | 3 | 0.8 | 8 |
| 39 - The school board listens to parents concerns. | 26 | 6.5 | 132 | 33.2 | 200 | 50.4 | 20 | 5.0 | 19 | 4.8 | 8 |
| 40 - It is important for students to have access to computers at school. | 212 | 53.4 | 154 | 38.8 | 24 | 6.0 | 6 | 1.5 | 1 | 0.3 | 8 |
| 41 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. | 82 | 20.6 | 229 | 57.4 | 70 | 17.5 | 15 | 3.8 | 3 | 0.8 | 6 |
| 42 - The school encourages my child to do well on MAP tests. | 136 | 34.3 | 218 | 55.1 | 39 | 9.8 | 2 | 0.5 | 1 | 0.3 | 9 |
| 43 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 58 | 14.8 | 164 | 41.9 | 160 | 40.9 | 7 | 1.8 | 2 | 0.5 | 14 |
| 44 - My child's teacher makes learning interesting. | 139 | 34.9 | 183 | 46.0 | 63 | 15.8 | 9 | 2.3 | 4 | 1.0 | 7 |
| 45 - Teachers in my child's school really care about my child. | 107 | 26.8 | 195 | 48.9 | 62 | 15.5 | 20 | 5.0 | 15 | 3.8 | 6 |
| 46 - If a student in my child's school has a problem, teachers will listen and help. | 76 | 19.3 | 211 | 53.7 | 89 | 22.6 | 16 | 4.1 | 1 | 0.3 | 12 |
| 47 - Teachers treat my child with respect. | 109 | 27.5 | 211 | 53.1 | 68 | 17.1 | 8 | 2.0 | 1 | 0.3 | 8 |
| 48 - My child knows what he/she are supposed to be learning. | 108 | 27.3 | 249 | 63.0 | 30 | 7.6 | 7 | 1.8 | 1 | 0.3 | 10 |
| 49 - My child's teacher expects very good work from my child. | 138 | 34.6 | 229 | 57.4 | 29 | 7.3 | 2 | 0.5 | 1 | 0.3 | 6 |
| 50 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career goals. | 47 | 11.9 | 133 | 33.6 | 187 | 47.2 | 25 | 6.3 | 4 | 1.0 | 9 |
| 51 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. | 75 | 18.9 | 201 | 50.8 | 112 | 28.3 | 7 | 1.8 | 1 | 0.3 | 9 |
| 52 - The school has a written plan for improving student achievement | 50 | 12.8 | 149 | 38.0 | 182 | 46.4 | 10 | 2.6 | 1 | 0.3 | 13 |
| 53 - What is taught at school meets the needs of my child. | 72 | 18.1 | 244 | 61.5 | 54 | 13.6 | 21 | 5.3 | 6 | 1.5 | 8 |
| 54 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. | 79 | 19.8 | 239 | 60.1 | 62 | 15.6 | 15 | 3.8 | 3 | 0.8 | 7 |
| 55 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. | 133 | 33.7 | 207 | 52.4 | 46 | 11.6 | 7 | 1.8 | 2 | 0.5 | 10 |
| 56 - I receive information about the educational programs available to my child at school. | 92 | 23.4 | 215 | 54.6 | 64 | 16.2 | 20 | 5.1 | 3 | 0.8 | 11 |
| 57 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. | 94 | 23.4 | 263 | 65.6 | 35 | 8.7 | 8 | 2.0 | 1 | 0.2 | 4 |
| 58 - The school board has high expectations for student learning. | 61 | 15.4 | 212 | 53.4 | 107 | 27.0 | 11 | 2.8 | 6 | 1.5 | 8 |
| 59 - My child has fun learning. | 112 | 27.9 | 223 | 55.5 | 50 | 12.4 | 15 | 3.7 | 2 | 0.5 | 3 |
| 60 - The community is proud of this school. | 95 | 23.9 | 212 | 53.3 | 78 | 19.6 | 9 | 2.3 | 4 | 1.0 | 7 |
| 61 - I receive regular communications from school about how well my child is doing in school. | 120 | 29.9 | 211 | 52.6 | 45 | 11.2 | 20 | 5.0 | 5 | 1.2 | 4 |
| 62 - I believe my child can do well in school. | 233 | 58.1 | 162 | 40.4 | 4 | 1.0 | 1 | 0.2 | 1 | 0.2 | 4 |
| 63 - Other children are friendly to my child. | 111 | 27.7 | 225 | 56.1 | 51 | 12.7 | 8 | 2.0 | 6 | 1.5 | 4 |
| 64 - My child's teachers are good teachers. | 161 | 40.1 | 198 | 49.4 | 37 | 9.2 | 4 | 1.0 | 1 | 0.2 | 4 |
| 65 - There is a feeling of belonging at my child's school. | 85 | 21.2 | 209 | 52.1 | 88 | 21.9 | 16 | 4.0 | 3 | 0.7 | 4 |
| 66 - My child's teachers think my child can learn. | 174 | 43.3 | 203 | 50.5 | 23 | 5.7 | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 |
| 67 - My child is treated fairly at school. | 120 | 29.9 | 214 | 53.4 | 53 | 13.2 | 12 | 3.0 | 2 | 0.5 | 4 |
| 68 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 70 | 17.6 | 172 | 43.2 | 119 | 29.9 | 29 | 7.3 | 8 | 2.0 | 7 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2001 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |