| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Parent Frequency Distribution Report |
| BOWERMAN ELEM., SPRINGFIELD R-XII School District |
| In what grade is your child? | ||
| PRt1 | Frequency | Percent |
| K-1 | 45 | 39.82 |
| 2ND | 15 | 13.27 |
| 3RD | 17 | 15.04 |
| 4TH | 10 | 8.85 |
| 5TH | 26 | 23.01 |
| My child is a: girl, boy | ||
| prt2 | Frequency | Percent |
| Boy | 51 | 45.54 |
| Girl | 61 | 54.46 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| What is your relationship to the child? |
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| prt3 | Frequency | Percent |
| MOTHER | 84 | 76.36 |
| FATHER | 16 | 14.55 |
| STEPMOTHER | 1 | 0.91 |
| GRANDMOTHER | 4 | 3.64 |
| OTHER RELATIVE | 5 | 4.55 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| How many adults in your household work outside the home for pay? |
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| prt4 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 10 | 8.85 |
| 1 | 57 | 50.44 |
| 2 | 43 | 38.05 |
| 3 OR MORE | 3 | 2.65 |
| How many years have you lived in this school district? |
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| prt5 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 5 YRS | 54 | 47.79 |
| 5 - 10 YRS | 35 | 30.97 |
| 11 - 15 YRS | 7 | 6.19 |
| OVER 15 YRS | 17 | 15.04 |
| How many hours of television does your child usually watch each day? |
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| prt6 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 HR OR LESS | 25 | 22.12 |
| 2 HRS | 47 | 41.59 |
| 3 HRS | 27 | 23.89 |
| 4 HRS | 9 | 7.96 |
| 5 HRS | 2 | 1.77 |
| 6 + HRS | 3 | 2.65 |
| Which best describes your household? | ||
| prt7 | Frequency | Percent |
| SINGLE PARENT | 30 | 26.55 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-M/F | 54 | 47.79 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-STEP | 18 | 15.93 |
| OTHER | 11 | 9.73 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| prt8 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE (N-HISPC) | 99 | 90.00 |
| AFR. AMERICAN (N-HISPC) | 4 | 3.64 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 5 | 4.55 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 2 | 1.82 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| How many children in your household are under 18 years old? |
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| prt9 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 | 21 | 18.58 |
| 2 | 53 | 46.90 |
| 3 | 27 | 23.89 |
| 4 | 6 | 5.31 |
| 6 | 6 | 5.31 |
| Vocational Education | ||
| prt10a | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 109 | 96.46 |
| YES | 4 | 3.54 |
| Gifted/Talented Program | ||
| prt10b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 111 | 98.23 |
| YES | 2 | 1.77 |
| Title I Services | ||
| prt10c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 91 | 80.53 |
| YES | 22 | 19.47 |
| Special Education | ||
| prt10d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 92 | 81.42 |
| YES | 21 | 18.58 |
| Which category best describes your age? |
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| prt11 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 30 | 31 | 27.93 |
| 30 - 39 | 52 | 46.85 |
| 40 - 49 | 22 | 19.82 |
| 50 - 59 | 6 | 5.41 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| 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 | 17 | 15.74 |
| 2 YR COLL/TECH | 20 | 18.52 |
| 4 YR COLLEGE | 57 | 52.78 |
| OTHER | 14 | 12.96 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| Which best describes your level of education? |
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| prt13 | Frequency | Percent |
| ELEM. SCHOOL | 2 | 1.87 |
| SOME HIGH SCHOOL | 10 | 9.35 |
| HIGH SCHOOL GRAD | 41 | 38.32 |
| SOME COLLEGE | 41 | 38.32 |
| COLLEGE GRADUATE | 11 | 10.28 |
| GRADUATE SCHOOL | 2 | 1.87 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| Which category best describes the total annual income of your household? |
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| prt14 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER $ 10,000 | 18 | 16.51 |
| 10,000 - 19,999 | 31 | 28.44 |
| 20,000 - 29,999 | 23 | 21.10 |
| 30,000 - 39,999 | 16 | 14.68 |
| 40,000 - 49,999 | 8 | 7.34 |
| 50,000 - 59,999 | 3 | 2.75 |
| 60,000 - 69,999 | 8 | 7.34 |
| OVER $70,000 | 2 | 1.83 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Which of the following best describes your child's grades so far in school? |
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| prt15 | Frequency | Percent |
| MOSTLY A | 29 | 26.13 |
| HALF A & B | 19 | 17.12 |
| MOSTLY B | 2 | 1.80 |
| HALF B & C | 8 | 7.21 |
| MOSTLY C | 5 | 4.50 |
| MOSTLY D | 1 | 0.90 |
| GRADE NOT GIVEN | 47 | 42.34 |
| 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 | 45 | 42.45 |
| GOTTEN WORSE | 18 | 16.98 |
| STAYED THE SAME | 43 | 40.57 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| How much time does your child spend on homework each day? |
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| prt17 | Frequency | Percent |
| DOESNT HAVE ANY | 46 | 40.71 |
| 1/2 HR OR LESS | 32 | 28.32 |
| 1 HR | 28 | 24.78 |
| 2 HRS | 5 | 4.42 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 2 | 1.77 |
| Talked to your child's teacher. | ||
| PRT18a | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 1 | 0.88 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 34 | 30.09 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 31 | 27.43 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 22 | 19.47 |
| 11+ TIMES | 25 | 22.12 |
| Gone to an open house at school. | ||
| PRT18b | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 13 | 11.50 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 75 | 66.37 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 19 | 16.81 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 2 | 1.77 |
| 11+ TIMES | 4 | 3.54 |
| Attended parent/teacher meetings. | ||
| PRT18c | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 20 | 17.70 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 43 | 38.05 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 37 | 32.74 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 7 | 6.19 |
| 11+ TIMES | 6 | 5.31 |
| Visited the school on your own. | ||
| PRT18d | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 15 | 13.27 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 42 | 37.17 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 21 | 18.58 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 18 | 15.93 |
| 11+ TIMES | 17 | 15.04 |
| Helped with after-school activities. | ||
| PRT18e | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 71 | 62.83 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 21 | 18.58 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 15 | 13.27 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 4 | 3.54 |
| 11+ TIMES | 2 | 1.77 |
| Helped with classroom learning. | ||
| PRT18f | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 78 | 69.03 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 24 | 21.24 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 4 | 3.54 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 4 | 3.54 |
| 11+ TIMES | 3 | 2.65 |
| 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 | 9 | 8.04 |
| B | 31 | 27.68 |
| C | 40 | 35.71 |
| D | 15 | 13.39 |
| F | 3 | 2.68 |
| DONT KNOW | 14 | 12.50 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| 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 | 3 | 2.65 |
| B | 20 | 17.70 |
| C | 43 | 38.05 |
| D | 24 | 21.24 |
| F | 3 | 2.65 |
| DONT KNOW | 20 | 17.70 |
| I know the first name of 5 or more of my child's closest friends. |
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| prt21a | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 20 | 17.70 |
| YES | 93 | 82.30 |
| I know the parents of 5 or more of my child's closest friends. |
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| prt21b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 66 | 58.41 |
| YES | 47 | 41.59 |
| I enforce family rules about how many hours our child can watch TV. |
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| prt21c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 29 | 25.66 |
| YES | 84 | 74.34 |
| I have expectations for our child to maintain a certain grade average. |
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| prt21d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 9 | 7.96 |
| YES | 104 | 92.04 |
| I enforce family rules for our child about doing homework. |
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| prt21e | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 7 | 6.19 |
| YES | 106 | 93.81 |
| My child has a computer at home to use for school work. |
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| prt21f | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 43 | 38.05 |
| YES | 70 | 61.95 |
| My child has access to the internet at home. |
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| prt21g | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 60 | 53.10 |
| YES | 53 | 46.90 |
| Talk to your child about his/her experiences in school. |
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| prt22a | Frequency | Percent |
| RARELY | 1 | 0.88 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 9 | 7.96 |
| REGULARLY | 103 | 91.15 |
| Talk to your child about his/her plans for high school classes |
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| prt22b | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 35 | 31.25 |
| RARELY | 29 | 25.89 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 30 | 26.79 |
| REGULARLY | 18 | 16.07 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Talk to your child about his/her plans for after high school. |
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| prt22c | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 27 | 24.11 |
| RARELY | 16 | 14.29 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 44 | 39.29 |
| REGULARLY | 25 | 22.32 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2005 |
| Tables Posted April 16, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Parent Frequency Distribution Report |
| BOWERMAN ELEM., SPRINGFIELD R-XII 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. | 21 | 18.6 | 57 | 50.4 | 21 | 18.6 | 12 | 10.6 | 2 | 1.8 | 0 |
| 24 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. | 33 | 29.2 | 57 | 50.4 | 15 | 13.3 | 8 | 7.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 25 - There are good learning materials at my child's school. | 35 | 31.0 | 57 | 50.4 | 15 | 13.3 | 6 | 5.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 26 - My child likes attending this school. | 47 | 41.6 | 45 | 39.8 | 11 | 9.7 | 6 | 5.3 | 4 | 3.5 | 0 |
| 27 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. | 55 | 48.7 | 44 | 38.9 | 11 | 9.7 | 3 | 2.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 28 - My child's school is a good place to learn. | 38 | 33.6 | 47 | 41.6 | 19 | 16.8 | 8 | 7.1 | 1 | 0.9 | 0 |
| 29 - My child uses computers effectively at school. | 26 | 23.0 | 55 | 48.7 | 29 | 25.7 | 2 | 1.8 | 1 | 0.9 | 0 |
| 30 - I know how well my child is doing in class. | 41 | 36.6 | 54 | 48.2 | 12 | 10.7 | 5 | 4.5 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 31 - I feel my child is safe at school. | 37 | 32.7 | 45 | 39.8 | 17 | 15.0 | 13 | 11.5 | 1 | 0.9 | 0 |
| 32 - I am welcome to discuss my child's educational needs with the school. | 47 | 41.6 | 51 | 45.1 | 11 | 9.7 | 4 | 3.5 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 33 - My child's school building is in good condition. | 26 | 23.4 | 44 | 39.6 | 30 | 27.0 | 7 | 6.3 | 4 | 3.6 | 2 |
| 34 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. | 10 | 9.0 | 14 | 12.6 | 42 | 37.8 | 29 | 26.1 | 16 | 14.4 | 2 |
| 35 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. | 22 | 19.5 | 42 | 37.2 | 38 | 33.6 | 6 | 5.3 | 5 | 4.4 | 0 |
| 36 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. | 19 | 17.0 | 13 | 11.6 | 18 | 16.1 | 36 | 32.1 | 26 | 23.2 | 1 |
| 37 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 10 | 8.8 | 24 | 21.2 | 48 | 42.5 | 21 | 18.6 | 10 | 8.8 | 0 |
| 38 - The school encourages parents to be involved. | 39 | 34.5 | 58 | 51.3 | 13 | 11.5 | 3 | 2.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 39 - The school board listens to parents concerns. | 13 | 11.6 | 25 | 22.3 | 57 | 50.9 | 11 | 9.8 | 6 | 5.4 | 1 |
| 40 - It is important for students to have access to computers at school. | 47 | 41.6 | 54 | 47.8 | 9 | 8.0 | 1 | 0.9 | 2 | 1.8 | 0 |
| 41 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. | 23 | 20.4 | 48 | 42.5 | 33 | 29.2 | 9 | 8.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 42 - The school encourages my child to do well on MAP tests. | 31 | 27.4 | 53 | 46.9 | 29 | 25.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 43 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 14 | 12.4 | 36 | 31.9 | 58 | 51.3 | 4 | 3.5 | 1 | 0.9 | 0 |
| 44 - My child's teacher makes learning interesting. | 37 | 32.7 | 45 | 39.8 | 26 | 23.0 | 4 | 3.5 | 1 | 0.9 | 0 |
| 45 - Teachers in my child's school really care about my child. | 32 | 28.3 | 43 | 38.1 | 24 | 21.2 | 7 | 6.2 | 7 | 6.2 | 0 |
| 46 - If a student in my child's school has a problem, teachers will listen and help. | 32 | 28.6 | 45 | 40.2 | 24 | 21.4 | 6 | 5.4 | 5 | 4.5 | 1 |
| 47 - Teachers treat my child with respect. | 32 | 28.3 | 50 | 44.2 | 25 | 22.1 | 5 | 4.4 | 1 | 0.9 | 0 |
| 48 - My child knows what he/she are supposed to be learning. | 29 | 25.7 | 58 | 51.3 | 21 | 18.6 | 4 | 3.5 | 1 | 0.9 | 0 |
| 49 - My child's teacher expects very good work from my child. | 29 | 25.7 | 60 | 53.1 | 22 | 19.5 | 1 | 0.9 | 1 | 0.9 | 0 |
| 50 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career goals. | 16 | 14.3 | 26 | 23.2 | 51 | 45.5 | 15 | 13.4 | 4 | 3.6 | 1 |
| 51 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. | 23 | 20.4 | 44 | 38.9 | 36 | 31.9 | 9 | 8.0 | 1 | 0.9 | 0 |
| 52 - The school has a written plan for improving student achievement | 20 | 17.9 | 32 | 28.6 | 54 | 48.2 | 3 | 2.7 | 3 | 2.7 | 1 |
| 53 - What is taught at school meets the needs of my child. | 26 | 23.2 | 45 | 40.2 | 27 | 24.1 | 13 | 11.6 | 1 | 0.9 | 1 |
| 54 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. | 27 | 24.1 | 50 | 44.6 | 26 | 23.2 | 7 | 6.3 | 2 | 1.8 | 1 |
| 55 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. | 43 | 38.1 | 46 | 40.7 | 22 | 19.5 | 1 | 0.9 | 1 | 0.9 | 0 |
| 56 - I receive information about the educational programs available to my child at school. | 28 | 24.8 | 43 | 38.1 | 26 | 23.0 | 14 | 12.4 | 2 | 1.8 | 0 |
| 57 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. | 27 | 24.1 | 49 | 43.8 | 26 | 23.2 | 8 | 7.1 | 2 | 1.8 | 1 |
| 58 - The school board has high expectations for student learning. | 17 | 15.3 | 49 | 44.1 | 36 | 32.4 | 8 | 7.2 | 1 | 0.9 | 2 |
| 59 - My child has fun learning. | 33 | 29.5 | 56 | 50.0 | 16 | 14.3 | 6 | 5.4 | 1 | 0.9 | 1 |
| 60 - The community is proud of this school. | 23 | 20.7 | 35 | 31.5 | 38 | 34.2 | 10 | 9.0 | 5 | 4.5 | 2 |
| 61 - I receive regular communications from school about how well my child is doing in school. | 26 | 23.4 | 50 | 45.0 | 16 | 14.4 | 16 | 14.4 | 3 | 2.7 | 2 |
| 62 - I believe my child can do well in school. | 62 | 55.9 | 44 | 39.6 | 4 | 3.6 | 1 | 0.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 63 - Other children are friendly to my child. | 29 | 25.9 | 49 | 43.8 | 24 | 21.4 | 7 | 6.3 | 3 | 2.7 | 1 |
| 64 - My child's teachers are good teachers. | 41 | 36.9 | 44 | 39.6 | 22 | 19.8 | 3 | 2.7 | 1 | 0.9 | 2 |
| 65 - There is a feeling of belonging at my child's school. | 30 | 26.8 | 48 | 42.9 | 20 | 17.9 | 11 | 9.8 | 3 | 2.7 | 1 |
| 66 - My child's teachers think my child can learn. | 38 | 33.9 | 54 | 48.2 | 19 | 17.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0.9 | 1 |
| 67 - My child is treated fairly at school. | 32 | 28.6 | 48 | 42.9 | 24 | 21.4 | 4 | 3.6 | 4 | 3.6 | 1 |
| 68 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 22 | 19.6 | 22 | 19.6 | 39 | 34.8 | 19 | 17.0 | 10 | 8.9 | 1 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2005 |
| Tables Posted April 16, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |