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

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
K-1 20 30.77
2ND 8 12.31
3RD 11 16.92
4TH 12 18.46
5TH 14 21.54
 
My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 33 51.56
Girl 31 48.44

Frequency Missing = 1

 

What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 47 75.81
FATHER 12 19.35
UNRELATED 3 4.84

Frequency Missing = 3

 

How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 9 13.85
1 40 61.54
2 15 23.08
3 OR MORE 1 1.54
 
How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 28 43.08
5 - 10 YRS 19 29.23
11 - 15 YRS 6 9.23
OVER 15 YRS 12 18.46
 
How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 22 33.85
2 HRS 27 41.54
3 HRS 8 12.31
4 HRS 7 10.77
5 HRS 1 1.54
 
Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 21 32.81
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 31 48.44
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 9 14.06
OTHER 3 4.69

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 55 84.62
AFR. AMERICAN (N-HISPC) 5 7.69
ASIAN 1 1.54
AMERICAN INDIAN 1 1.54
HISPANIC 1 1.54
MULTI-RACIAL 2 3.08
 
How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
1 13 20.00
2 16 24.62
3 17 26.15
4 11 16.92
5 4 6.15
6 4 6.15
 
Vocational Education
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 56 86.15
YES 9 13.85
 
Gifted/Talented Program
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 64 98.46
YES 1 1.54
 
Title I Services
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 49 75.38
YES 16 24.62
 
Special Education
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 58 89.23
YES 7 10.77
 
Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
UNDER 30 8 12.31
30 - 39 39 60.00
40 - 49 12 18.46
50 - 59 4 6.15
60 OR OVER 2 3.08
 
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 9 13.85
2 YR COLL/TECH 13 20.00
4 YR COLLEGE 40 61.54
OTHER 3 4.62
 
Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 12 18.46
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 12 18.46
SOME COLLEGE 22 33.85
COLLEGE GRADUATE 13 20.00
GRADUATE SCHOOL 6 9.23
 
Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 18 27.69
10,000 - 19,999 15 23.08
20,000 - 29,999 10 15.38
30,000 - 39,999 7 10.77
50,000 - 59,999 10 15.38
60,000 - 69,999 1 1.54
OVER $70,000 4 6.15
 
Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 18 29.51
HALF A & B 16 26.23
MOSTLY B 4 6.56
HALF B & C 7 11.48
MOSTLY C 3 4.92
HALF C & D 1 1.64
GRADE NOT GIVEN 12 19.67

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 40 63.49
GOTTEN WORSE 6 9.52
STAYED THE SAME 17 26.98

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 3 4.69
1/2 HR OR LESS 33 51.56
1 HR 23 35.94
2 HRS 4 6.25
MORE THAN 2 HRS 1 1.56

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT18a Frequency Percent
NEVER 2 3.13
ONCE/TWICE 10 15.63
3-5 TIMES 18 28.13
5-10 TIMES 19 29.69
11+ TIMES 15 23.44

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Gone to an open house at school.
PRT18b Frequency Percent
NEVER 6 9.38
ONCE/TWICE 39 60.94
3-5 TIMES 12 18.75
5-10 TIMES 4 6.25
11+ TIMES 3 4.69

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT18c Frequency Percent
NEVER 7 10.94
ONCE/TWICE 27 42.19
3-5 TIMES 20 31.25
5-10 TIMES 7 10.94
11+ TIMES 3 4.69

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Visited the school on your own.
PRT18d Frequency Percent
NEVER 7 11.11
ONCE/TWICE 15 23.81
3-5 TIMES 8 12.70
5-10 TIMES 8 12.70
11+ TIMES 25 39.68

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Helped with after-school activities.
PRT18e Frequency Percent
NEVER 37 57.81
ONCE/TWICE 9 14.06
3-5 TIMES 8 12.50
5-10 TIMES 7 10.94
11+ TIMES 3 4.69

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Helped with classroom learning.
PRT18f Frequency Percent
NEVER 35 54.69
ONCE/TWICE 12 18.75
3-5 TIMES 8 12.50
5-10 TIMES 1 1.56
11+ TIMES 8 12.50

Frequency Missing = 1

 

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 12 18.75
B 26 40.63
C 15 23.44
D 6 9.38
F 1 1.56
DONT KNOW 4 6.25

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?
prt20 Frequency Percent
A 1 1.56
B 21 32.81
C 26 40.63
D 5 7.81
F 2 3.13
DONT KNOW 9 14.06

Frequency Missing = 1

 

I know the first name
of 5 or more of my child's
closest friends.
prt21a Frequency Percent
NO 9 14.29
YES 54 85.71

Frequency Missing = 2

 

I know the parents of
5 or more of my child's
closest friends.
prt21b Frequency Percent
NO 24 38.10
YES 39 61.90

Frequency Missing = 2

 

I enforce family rules
about how many hours our
child can watch TV.
prt21c Frequency Percent
NO 12 19.05
YES 51 80.95

Frequency Missing = 2

 

I have expectations for
our child to maintain
a certain grade average.
prt21d Frequency Percent
NO 7 11.29
YES 55 88.71

Frequency Missing = 3

 

I enforce family rules
for our child about doing
homework.
prt21e Frequency Percent
NO 1 1.61
YES 61 98.39

Frequency Missing = 3

 

My child has a computer
at home to use for school
work.
prt21f Frequency Percent
NO 35 55.56
YES 28 44.44

Frequency Missing = 2

 

My child has access to
the internet at home.
prt21g Frequency Percent
NO 36 57.14
YES 27 42.86

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Talk to your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt22a Frequency Percent
OCCASIONALLY 7 10.94
REGULARLY 57 89.06

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Talk to your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt22b Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 15 23.81
RARELY 16 25.40
OCCASIONALLY 16 25.40
REGULARLY 16 25.40

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Talk to your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt22c Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 11 17.46
RARELY 6 9.52
OCCASIONALLY 21 33.33
REGULARLY 25 39.68

Frequency Missing = 2

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

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Parent Frequency Distribution Report
BOYD 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. 26 40.6 26 40.6 10 15.6 2 3.1 0 0.0 1
24 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 30 46.9 26 40.6 6 9.4 2 3.1 0 0.0 1
25 - There are good learning materials at my child's school. 24 37.5 33 51.6 6 9.4 1 1.6 0 0.0 1
26 - My child likes attending this school. 39 60.9 16 25.0 7 10.9 2 3.1 0 0.0 1
27 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 35 54.7 21 32.8 6 9.4 2 3.1 0 0.0 1
28 - My child's school is a good place to learn. 28 43.8 25 39.1 7 10.9 4 6.3 0 0.0 1
29 - My child uses computers effectively at school. 23 35.9 31 48.4 8 12.5 2 3.1 0 0.0 1
30 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 36 56.3 26 40.6 2 3.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
31 - I feel my child is safe at school. 27 42.2 28 43.8 8 12.5 1 1.6 0 0.0 1
32 - I am welcome to discuss my child's educational needs with the school. 34 53.1 25 39.1 5 7.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
33 - My child's school building is in good condition. 11 17.2 17 26.6 25 39.1 9 14.1 2 3.1 1
34 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 8 12.5 14 21.9 19 29.7 19 29.7 4 6.3 1
35 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 21 32.8 22 34.4 18 28.1 1 1.6 2 3.1 1
36 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 5 7.8 9 14.1 8 12.5 20 31.3 22 34.4 1
37 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 9 14.1 19 29.7 25 39.1 7 10.9 4 6.3 1
38 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 28 44.4 28 44.4 6 9.5 1 1.6 0 0.0 2
39 - The school board listens to parents concerns. 6 9.4 17 26.6 33 51.6 3 4.7 5 7.8 1
40 - It is important for students to have access to computers at school. 36 56.3 21 32.8 5 7.8 1 1.6 1 1.6 1
41 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 20 31.3 31 48.4 11 17.2 1 1.6 1 1.6 1
42 - The school encourages my child to do well on MAP tests. 40 62.5 18 28.1 5 7.8 1 1.6 0 0.0 1
43 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 14 22.2 18 28.6 30 47.6 0 0.0 1 1.6 2
44 - My child's teacher makes learning interesting. 34 53.1 22 34.4 7 10.9 0 0.0 1 1.6 1
45 - Teachers in my child's school really care about my child. 35 54.7 16 25.0 10 15.6 3 4.7 0 0.0 1
46 - If a student in my child's school has a problem, teachers will listen and help. 30 47.6 18 28.6 13 20.6 1 1.6 1 1.6 2
47 - Teachers treat my child with respect. 35 54.7 17 26.6 10 15.6 2 3.1 0 0.0 1
48 - My child knows what he/she are supposed to be learning. 27 42.2 35 54.7 2 3.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
49 - My child's teacher expects very good work from my child. 32 50.0 27 42.2 5 7.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
50 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career goals. 13 20.3 27 42.2 21 32.8 3 4.7 0 0.0 1
51 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 19 29.7 27 42.2 18 28.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
52 - The school has a written plan for improving student achievement 24 37.5 23 35.9 17 26.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
53 - What is taught at school meets the needs of my child. 23 35.9 29 45.3 7 10.9 4 6.3 1 1.6 1
54 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 25 39.1 30 46.9 7 10.9 2 3.1 0 0.0 1
55 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 29 45.3 28 43.8 7 10.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
56 - I receive information about the educational programs available to my child at school. 25 39.1 30 46.9 7 10.9 2 3.1 0 0.0 1
57 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 29 44.6 29 44.6 7 10.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
58 - The school board has high expectations for student learning. 23 35.9 21 32.8 19 29.7 1 1.6 0 0.0 1
59 - My child has fun learning. 33 50.8 21 32.3 8 12.3 3 4.6 0 0.0 0
60 - The community is proud of this school. 29 44.6 23 35.4 12 18.5 1 1.5 0 0.0 0
61 - I receive regular communications from school about how well my child is doing in school. 25 38.5 29 44.6 8 12.3 2 3.1 1 1.5 0
62 - I believe my child can do well in school. 46 70.8 18 27.7 1 1.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
63 - Other children are friendly to my child. 29 45.3 24 37.5 9 14.1 2 3.1 0 0.0 1
64 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 37 56.9 19 29.2 8 12.3 0 0.0 1 1.5 0
65 - There is a feeling of belonging at my child's school. 33 51.6 19 29.7 9 14.1 3 4.7 0 0.0 1
66 - My child's teachers think my child can learn. 37 58.7 24 38.1 2 3.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
67 - My child is treated fairly at school. 30 46.9 23 35.9 9 14.1 2 3.1 0 0.0 1
68 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 24 37.5 16 25.0 22 34.4 2 3.1 0 0.0 1

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