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

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
K-1 40 30.53
2ND 24 18.32
3RD 21 16.03
4TH 25 19.08
5TH 20 15.27
8TH 1 0.76

Frequency Missing = 1

 

My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 66 51.97
Girl 61 48.03

Frequency Missing = 5

 

What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 108 83.72
FATHER 12 9.30
GRANDMOTHER 8 6.20
UNRELATED 1 0.78

Frequency Missing = 3

 

How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 21 16.15
1 54 41.54
2 55 42.31

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 65 50.39
5 - 10 YRS 24 18.60
11 - 15 YRS 9 6.98
OVER 15 YRS 31 24.03

Frequency Missing = 3

 

How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 30 23.44
2 HRS 54 42.19
3 HRS 32 25.00
4 HRS 10 7.81
5 HRS 2 1.56

Frequency Missing = 4

 

Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 31 23.48
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 71 53.79
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 18 13.64
OTHER 12 9.09
 
Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 111 85.38
AFR. AMERICAN (N-HISPC) 8 6.15
ASIAN 2 1.54
AMERICAN INDIAN 2 1.54
HISPANIC 3 2.31
MULTI-RACIAL 4 3.08

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
1 24 18.32
2 50 38.17
3 37 28.24
4 17 12.98
5 2 1.53
7 OR MORE 1 0.76

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Vocational Education
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 121 91.67
YES 11 8.33
 
Gifted/Talented Program
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 127 96.21
YES 5 3.79
 
Title I Services
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 105 79.55
YES 27 20.45
 
Special Education
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 126 95.45
YES 6 4.55
 
Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
UNDER 30 41 31.06
30 - 39 59 44.70
40 - 49 21 15.91
50 - 59 6 4.55
60 OR OVER 5 3.79
 
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 20 15.75
2 YR COLL/TECH 25 19.69
4 YR COLLEGE 72 56.69
OTHER 10 7.87

Frequency Missing = 5

 

Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 19 14.39
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 49 37.12
SOME COLLEGE 37 28.03
COLLEGE GRADUATE 19 14.39
GRADUATE SCHOOL 8 6.06
 
Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 20 16.00
10,000 - 19,999 38 30.40
20,000 - 29,999 24 19.20
30,000 - 39,999 12 9.60
40,000 - 49,999 9 7.20
50,000 - 59,999 10 8.00
60,000 - 69,999 8 6.40
OVER $70,000 4 3.20

Frequency Missing = 7

 

Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 47 36.72
HALF A & B 19 14.84
MOSTLY B 4 3.13
HALF B & C 7 5.47
MOSTLY C 6 4.69
GRADE NOT GIVEN 45 35.16

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?
prt16 Frequency Percent
IMPROVED 48 40.34
GOTTEN WORSE 28 23.53
STAYED THE SAME 43 36.13

Frequency Missing = 13

 

How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 26 20.00
1/2 HR OR LESS 52 40.00
1 HR 44 33.85
2 HRS 4 3.08
MORE THAN 2 HRS 4 3.08

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT18a Frequency Percent
ONCE/TWICE 40 30.77
3-5 TIMES 37 28.46
5-10 TIMES 22 16.92
11+ TIMES 31 23.85

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Gone to an open house at school.
PRT18b Frequency Percent
NEVER 12 9.30
ONCE/TWICE 85 65.89
3-5 TIMES 26 20.16
5-10 TIMES 2 1.55
11+ TIMES 4 3.10

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT18c Frequency Percent
NEVER 18 14.17
ONCE/TWICE 57 44.88
3-5 TIMES 44 34.65
5-10 TIMES 4 3.15
11+ TIMES 4 3.15

Frequency Missing = 5

 

Visited the school on your own.
PRT18d Frequency Percent
NEVER 26 20.16
ONCE/TWICE 37 28.68
3-5 TIMES 23 17.83
5-10 TIMES 13 10.08
11+ TIMES 30 23.26

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Helped with after-school activities.
PRT18e Frequency Percent
NEVER 76 58.91
ONCE/TWICE 28 21.71
3-5 TIMES 11 8.53
5-10 TIMES 7 5.43
11+ TIMES 7 5.43

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Helped with classroom learning.
PRT18f Frequency Percent
NEVER 87 67.97
ONCE/TWICE 17 13.28
3-5 TIMES 11 8.59
5-10 TIMES 1 0.78
11+ TIMES 12 9.38

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?
prt19 Frequency Percent
A 13 10.08
B 39 30.23
C 39 30.23
D 18 13.95
F 7 5.43
DONT KNOW 13 10.08

Frequency Missing = 3

 

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 5 3.85
B 17 13.08
C 52 40.00
D 15 11.54
F 11 8.46
DONT KNOW 30 23.08

Frequency Missing = 2

 

I know the first name
of 5 or more of my child's
closest friends.
prt21a Frequency Percent
NO 24 18.60
YES 105 81.40

Frequency Missing = 3

 

I know the parents of
5 or more of my child's
closest friends.
prt21b Frequency Percent
NO 59 45.74
YES 70 54.26

Frequency Missing = 3

 

I enforce family rules
about how many hours our
child can watch TV.
prt21c Frequency Percent
NO 27 20.77
YES 103 79.23

Frequency Missing = 2

 

I have expectations for
our child to maintain
a certain grade average.
prt21d Frequency Percent
NO 7 5.43
YES 122 94.57

Frequency Missing = 3

 

I enforce family rules
for our child about doing
homework.
prt21e Frequency Percent
NO 2 1.55
YES 127 98.45

Frequency Missing = 3

 

My child has a computer
at home to use for school
work.
prt21f Frequency Percent
NO 57 43.85
YES 73 56.15

Frequency Missing = 2

 

My child has access to
the internet at home.
prt21g Frequency Percent
NO 74 56.92
YES 56 43.08

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Talk to your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt22a Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 1 0.77
RARELY 2 1.54
OCCASIONALLY 9 6.92
REGULARLY 118 90.77

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Talk to your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt22b Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 45 34.88
RARELY 23 17.83
OCCASIONALLY 37 28.68
REGULARLY 24 18.60

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Talk to your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt22c Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 28 21.88
RARELY 17 13.28
OCCASIONALLY 52 40.63
REGULARLY 31 24.22

Frequency Missing = 4

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

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Parent Frequency Distribution Report
BISSETT 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. 20 15.9 72 57.1 23 18.3 7 5.6 4 3.2 6
24 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 24 19.2 71 56.8 24 19.2 4 3.2 2 1.6 7
25 - There are good learning materials at my child's school. 29 23.0 78 61.9 14 11.1 2 1.6 3 2.4 6
26 - My child likes attending this school. 59 46.8 48 38.1 11 8.7 3 2.4 5 4.0 6
27 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 53 41.7 53 41.7 18 14.2 1 0.8 2 1.6 5
28 - My child's school is a good place to learn. 34 27.0 58 46.0 27 21.4 4 3.2 3 2.4 6
29 - My child uses computers effectively at school. 19 15.2 64 51.2 35 28.0 4 3.2 3 2.4 7
30 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 49 39.2 61 48.8 12 9.6 2 1.6 1 0.8 7
31 - I feel my child is safe at school. 36 28.6 60 47.6 19 15.1 8 6.3 3 2.4 6
32 - I am welcome to discuss my child's educational needs with the school. 36 28.6 72 57.1 15 11.9 2 1.6 1 0.8 6
33 - My child's school building is in good condition. 16 12.7 53 42.1 27 21.4 21 16.7 9 7.1 6
34 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 7 5.6 35 27.8 37 29.4 25 19.8 22 17.5 6
35 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 21 16.7 54 42.9 35 27.8 6 4.8 10 7.9 6
36 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 20 15.7 12 9.4 17 13.4 54 42.5 24 18.9 5
37 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 7 5.5 27 21.3 62 48.8 21 16.5 10 7.9 5
38 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 47 37.3 60 47.6 14 11.1 0 0.0 5 4.0 6
39 - The school board listens to parents concerns. 12 9.4 34 26.8 58 45.7 17 13.4 6 4.7 5
40 - It is important for students to have access to computers at school. 61 48.4 53 42.1 10 7.9 1 0.8 1 0.8 6
41 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 44 35.2 59 47.2 20 16.0 0 0.0 2 1.6 7
42 - The school encourages my child to do well on MAP tests. 44 34.9 58 46.0 23 18.3 0 0.0 1 0.8 6
43 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 17 13.5 38 30.2 66 52.4 4 3.2 1 0.8 6
44 - My child's teacher makes learning interesting. 41 32.8 63 50.4 19 15.2 2 1.6 0 0.0 7
45 - Teachers in my child's school really care about my child. 40 32.0 61 48.8 13 10.4 7 5.6 4 3.2 7
46 - If a student in my child's school has a problem, teachers will listen and help. 32 25.8 63 50.8 22 17.7 5 4.0 2 1.6 8
47 - Teachers treat my child with respect. 35 28.2 72 58.1 9 7.3 6 4.8 2 1.6 8
48 - My child knows what he/she are supposed to be learning. 36 28.3 69 54.3 19 15.0 2 1.6 1 0.8 5
49 - My child's teacher expects very good work from my child. 35 27.8 73 57.9 17 13.5 1 0.8 0 0.0 6
50 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career goals. 16 12.7 32 25.4 62 49.2 11 8.7 5 4.0 6
51 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 21 16.5 64 50.4 37 29.1 3 2.4 2 1.6 5
52 - The school has a written plan for improving student achievement 14 11.2 45 36.0 55 44.0 8 6.4 3 2.4 7
53 - What is taught at school meets the needs of my child. 21 16.5 67 52.8 23 18.1 11 8.7 5 3.9 5
54 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 23 18.3 70 55.6 23 18.3 7 5.6 3 2.4 6
55 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 46 36.2 57 44.9 22 17.3 2 1.6 0 0.0 5
56 - I receive information about the educational programs available to my child at school. 29 23.0 60 47.6 29 23.0 6 4.8 2 1.6 6
57 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 28 22.4 77 61.6 14 11.2 4 3.2 2 1.6 7
58 - The school board has high expectations for student learning. 20 15.9 58 46.0 42 33.3 5 4.0 1 0.8 6
59 - My child has fun learning. 39 30.7 64 50.4 17 13.4 4 3.1 3 2.4 5
60 - The community is proud of this school. 23 18.1 52 40.9 36 28.3 9 7.1 7 5.5 5
61 - I receive regular communications from school about how well my child is doing in school. 42 33.1 65 51.2 12 9.4 5 3.9 3 2.4 5
62 - I believe my child can do well in school. 78 61.4 45 35.4 3 2.4 0 0.0 1 0.8 5
63 - Other children are friendly to my child. 30 23.6 72 56.7 15 11.8 10 7.9 0 0.0 5
64 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 47 37.6 63 50.4 14 11.2 0 0.0 1 0.8 7
65 - There is a feeling of belonging at my child's school. 29 23.0 63 50.0 21 16.7 8 6.3 5 4.0 6
66 - My child's teachers think my child can learn. 51 40.5 64 50.8 9 7.1 2 1.6 0 0.0 6
67 - My child is treated fairly at school. 35 27.8 66 52.4 14 11.1 7 5.6 4 3.2 6
68 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 17 13.5 44 34.9 41 32.5 13 10.3 11 8.7 6

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