MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Parent Frequency Distribution Report
BINGHAM ELEM., SPRINGFIELD R-XII School District

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
K-1 67 36.22
2ND 27 14.59
3RD 31 16.76
4TH 35 18.92
5TH 24 12.97
7TH 1 0.54

Frequency Missing = 2

 

My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 89 48.37
Girl 95 51.63

Frequency Missing = 3

 

What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 163 88.59
FATHER 16 8.70
STEPMOTHER 1 0.54
GRANDMOTHER 4 2.17

Frequency Missing = 3

 

How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 9 4.81
1 86 45.99
2 88 47.06
3 OR MORE 4 2.14
 
How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 96 51.89
5 - 10 YRS 49 26.49
11 - 15 YRS 13 7.03
OVER 15 YRS 27 14.59

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 47 25.13
2 HRS 93 49.73
3 HRS 37 19.79
4 HRS 10 5.35
 
Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 56 30.11
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 88 47.31
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 37 19.89
OTHER 5 2.69

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 158 86.34
AFR. AMERICAN (N-HISPC) 2 1.09
ASIAN 1 0.55
AMERICAN INDIAN 3 1.64
HISPANIC 10 5.46
MULTI-RACIAL 9 4.92

Frequency Missing = 4

 

How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
NONE 1 0.54
1 49 26.34
2 71 38.17
3 45 24.19
4 17 9.14
5 3 1.61

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Vocational Education
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 182 97.33
YES 5 2.67
 
Gifted/Talented Program
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 182 97.33
YES 5 2.67
 
Title I Services
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 157 83.96
YES 30 16.04
 
Special Education
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 179 95.72
YES 8 4.28
 
Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
UNDER 30 53 28.34
30 - 39 93 49.73
40 - 49 32 17.11
50 - 59 8 4.28
60 OR OVER 1 0.53
 
What one thing is likely to take the
largest share of your child's time
in the year after high school?
prt12 Frequency Percent
WORKING FULLTIME 12 6.86
2 YR COLL/TECH 24 13.71
4 YR COLLEGE 127 72.57
OTHER 12 6.86

Frequency Missing = 12

 

Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
ELEM. SCHOOL 6 3.23
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 18 9.68
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 42 22.58
SOME COLLEGE 77 41.40
COLLEGE GRADUATE 35 18.82
GRADUATE SCHOOL 8 4.30

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 24 13.48
10,000 - 19,999 29 16.29
20,000 - 29,999 43 24.16
30,000 - 39,999 23 12.92
40,000 - 49,999 25 14.04
50,000 - 59,999 16 8.99
60,000 - 69,999 12 6.74
OVER $70,000 6 3.37

Frequency Missing = 9

 

Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 55 30.56
HALF A & B 40 22.22
MOSTLY B 8 4.44
HALF B & C 14 7.78
MOSTLY C 2 1.11
HALF C & D 1 0.56
GRADE NOT GIVEN 60 33.33

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?
prt16 Frequency Percent
IMPROVED 54 32.34
GOTTEN WORSE 17 10.18
STAYED THE SAME 96 57.49

Frequency Missing = 20

 

How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 22 11.83
1/2 HR OR LESS 79 42.47
1 HR 72 38.71
2 HRS 12 6.45
MORE THAN 2 HRS 1 0.54

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT18a Frequency Percent
NEVER 4 2.15
ONCE/TWICE 61 32.80
3-5 TIMES 64 34.41
5-10 TIMES 35 18.82
11+ TIMES 22 11.83

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Gone to an open house at school.
PRT18b Frequency Percent
NEVER 13 6.99
ONCE/TWICE 142 76.34
3-5 TIMES 28 15.05
5-10 TIMES 2 1.08
11+ TIMES 1 0.54

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT18c Frequency Percent
NEVER 23 12.37
ONCE/TWICE 95 51.08
3-5 TIMES 60 32.26
5-10 TIMES 5 2.69
11+ TIMES 3 1.61

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Visited the school on your own.
PRT18d Frequency Percent
NEVER 18 9.68
ONCE/TWICE 58 31.18
3-5 TIMES 53 28.49
5-10 TIMES 22 11.83
11+ TIMES 35 18.82

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Helped with after-school activities.
PRT18e Frequency Percent
NEVER 112 61.20
ONCE/TWICE 43 23.50
3-5 TIMES 13 7.10
5-10 TIMES 6 3.28
11+ TIMES 9 4.92

Frequency Missing = 4

 

Helped with classroom learning.
PRT18f Frequency Percent
NEVER 122 66.30
ONCE/TWICE 35 19.02
3-5 TIMES 11 5.98
5-10 TIMES 3 1.63
11+ TIMES 13 7.07

Frequency Missing = 3

 

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?
prt19 Frequency Percent
A 18 9.89
B 68 37.36
C 64 35.16
D 14 7.69
F 1 0.55
DONT KNOW 17 9.34

Frequency Missing = 5

 

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?
prt20 Frequency Percent
A 3 1.67
B 27 15.00
C 70 38.89
D 29 16.11
F 7 3.89
DONT KNOW 44 24.44

Frequency Missing = 7

 

I know the first name
of 5 or more of my child's
closest friends.
prt21a Frequency Percent
NO 19 10.22
YES 167 89.78

Frequency Missing = 1

 

I know the parents of
5 or more of my child's
closest friends.
prt21b Frequency Percent
NO 100 53.76
YES 86 46.24

Frequency Missing = 1

 

I enforce family rules
about how many hours our
child can watch TV.
prt21c Frequency Percent
NO 42 22.70
YES 143 77.30

Frequency Missing = 2

 

I have expectations for
our child to maintain
a certain grade average.
prt21d Frequency Percent
NO 12 6.56
YES 171 93.44

Frequency Missing = 4

 

I enforce family rules
for our child about doing
homework.
prt21e Frequency Percent
NO 4 2.15
YES 182 97.85

Frequency Missing = 1

 

My child has a computer
at home to use for school
work.
prt21f Frequency Percent
NO 66 35.48
YES 120 64.52

Frequency Missing = 1

 

My child has access to
the internet at home.
prt21g Frequency Percent
NO 78 41.94
YES 108 58.06

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Talk to your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt22a Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 2 1.08
OCCASIONALLY 15 8.06
REGULARLY 169 90.86

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Talk to your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt22b Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 61 33.52
RARELY 41 22.53
OCCASIONALLY 52 28.57
REGULARLY 28 15.38

Frequency Missing = 5

 

Talk to your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt22c Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 31 17.03
RARELY 30 16.48
OCCASIONALLY 65 35.71
REGULARLY 56 30.77

Frequency Missing = 5

Data Collected in Fall, 2005
Tables Posted April 16, 2006
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Parent Frequency Distribution Report
BINGHAM ELEM., SPRINGFIELD R-XII School District

  Strongly
Agree
Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly
Disagree
 
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. 28 15.2 98 53.3 46 25.0 8 4.3 4 2.2 3
24 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 40 21.6 101 54.6 36 19.5 7 3.8 1 0.5 2
25 - There are good learning materials at my child's school. 32 17.4 116 63.0 31 16.8 3 1.6 2 1.1 3
26 - My child likes attending this school. 79 42.9 78 42.4 16 8.7 7 3.8 4 2.2 3
27 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 58 31.4 99 53.5 25 13.5 2 1.1 1 0.5 2
28 - My child's school is a good place to learn. 41 22.2 112 60.5 27 14.6 5 2.7 0 0.0 2
29 - My child uses computers effectively at school. 33 18.0 104 56.8 42 23.0 4 2.2 0 0.0 4
30 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 57 31.3 95 52.2 17 9.3 11 6.0 2 1.1 5
31 - I feel my child is safe at school. 37 19.9 103 55.4 30 16.1 13 7.0 3 1.6 1
32 - I am welcome to discuss my child's educational needs with the school. 42 22.7 110 59.5 27 14.6 6 3.2 0 0.0 2
33 - My child's school building is in good condition. 15 8.2 80 43.5 40 21.7 36 19.6 13 7.1 3
34 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 9 5.0 35 19.3 71 39.2 45 24.9 21 11.6 6
35 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 19 10.3 100 54.1 51 27.6 13 7.0 2 1.1 2
36 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 30 16.5 18 9.9 25 13.7 74 40.7 35 19.2 5
37 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 10 5.5 51 28.0 84 46.2 30 16.5 7 3.8 5
38 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 45 24.5 114 62.0 17 9.2 7 3.8 1 0.5 3
39 - The school board listens to parents concerns. 5 2.8 51 28.2 100 55.2 19 10.5 6 3.3 6
40 - It is important for students to have access to computers at school. 80 43.5 79 42.9 19 10.3 4 2.2 2 1.1 3
41 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 30 16.7 97 53.9 44 24.4 6 3.3 3 1.7 7
42 - The school encourages my child to do well on MAP tests. 52 28.7 99 54.7 28 15.5 2 1.1 0 0.0 6
43 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 18 10.1 68 38.0 91 50.8 1 0.6 1 0.6 8
44 - My child's teacher makes learning interesting. 51 27.7 92 50.0 36 19.6 4 2.2 1 0.5 3
45 - Teachers in my child's school really care about my child. 43 23.6 91 50.0 33 18.1 12 6.6 3 1.6 5
46 - If a student in my child's school has a problem, teachers will listen and help. 29 16.0 93 51.4 50 27.6 7 3.9 2 1.1 6
47 - Teachers treat my child with respect. 39 21.3 109 59.6 28 15.3 6 3.3 1 0.5 4
48 - My child knows what he/she are supposed to be learning. 42 22.8 114 62.0 19 10.3 7 3.8 2 1.1 3
49 - My child's teacher expects very good work from my child. 48 26.2 110 60.1 24 13.1 1 0.5 0 0.0 4
50 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career goals. 15 8.3 46 25.6 95 52.8 16 8.9 8 4.4 7
51 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 24 13.1 101 55.2 47 25.7 10 5.5 1 0.5 4
52 - The school has a written plan for improving student achievement 15 8.3 59 32.8 95 52.8 8 4.4 3 1.7 7
53 - What is taught at school meets the needs of my child. 24 13.1 99 54.1 43 23.5 12 6.6 5 2.7 4
54 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 33 17.9 100 54.3 33 17.9 12 6.5 6 3.3 3
55 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 69 37.3 84 45.4 27 14.6 5 2.7 0 0.0 2
56 - I receive information about the educational programs available to my child at school. 32 17.3 90 48.6 41 22.2 11 5.9 11 5.9 2
57 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 29 15.8 109 59.6 33 18.0 7 3.8 5 2.7 4
58 - The school board has high expectations for student learning. 19 10.5 83 45.9 65 35.9 12 6.6 2 1.1 6
59 - My child has fun learning. 54 29.5 102 55.7 17 9.3 6 3.3 4 2.2 4
60 - The community is proud of this school. 28 15.6 83 46.4 48 26.8 11 6.1 9 5.0 8
61 - I receive regular communications from school about how well my child is doing in school. 32 17.5 95 51.9 30 16.4 17 9.3 9 4.9 4
62 - I believe my child can do well in school. 112 60.5 68 36.8 3 1.6 2 1.1 0 0.0 2
63 - Other children are friendly to my child. 51 27.9 97 53.0 26 14.2 6 3.3 3 1.6 4
64 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 72 39.1 87 47.3 19 10.3 6 3.3 0 0.0 3
65 - There is a feeling of belonging at my child's school. 32 17.4 105 57.1 29 15.8 12 6.5 6 3.3 3
66 - My child's teachers think my child can learn. 67 36.8 93 51.1 18 9.9 4 2.2 0 0.0 5
67 - My child is treated fairly at school. 45 24.6 97 53.0 32 17.5 7 3.8 2 1.1 4
68 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 7 3.8 59 32.4 91 50.0 16 8.8 9 4.9 5

Data Collected in Fall, 2005
Tables Posted April 16, 2006
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education