| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Parent Frequency Distribution Report |
| FAIR GROVE MIDDLE, FAIR GROVE R-X School District |
| In what grade is your child? | ||
| PRt1 | Frequency | Percent |
| 6TH | 40 | 31.50 |
| 7TH | 48 | 37.80 |
| 8TH | 39 | 30.71 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| My child is a: girl, boy | ||
| prt2 | Frequency | Percent |
| Boy | 51 | 40.80 |
| Girl | 74 | 59.20 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| What is your relationship to the child? |
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| prt3 | Frequency | Percent |
| MOTHER | 101 | 78.91 |
| FATHER | 20 | 15.63 |
| STEPMOTHER | 2 | 1.56 |
| STEPFATHER | 1 | 0.78 |
| GRANDMOTHER | 1 | 0.78 |
| OTHER RELATIVE | 3 | 2.34 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How many adults in your household work outside the home for pay? |
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| prt4 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 5 | 3.88 |
| 1 | 45 | 34.88 |
| 2 | 77 | 59.69 |
| 3 OR MORE | 2 | 1.55 |
| How many years have you lived in this school district? |
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| prt5 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 5 YRS | 32 | 24.81 |
| 5 - 10 YRS | 46 | 35.66 |
| 11 - 15 YRS | 17 | 13.18 |
| OVER 15 YRS | 34 | 26.36 |
| How many hours of television does your child usually watch each day? |
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| prt6 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 HR OR LESS | 21 | 16.54 |
| 2 HRS | 56 | 44.09 |
| 3 HRS | 39 | 30.71 |
| 4 HRS | 6 | 4.72 |
| 5 HRS | 1 | 0.79 |
| 6 + HRS | 4 | 3.15 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Which best describes your household? | ||
| prt7 | Frequency | Percent |
| SINGLE PARENT | 20 | 15.63 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-M/F | 91 | 71.09 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-STEP | 13 | 10.16 |
| OTHER | 4 | 3.13 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| prt8 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE (N-HISPC) | 122 | 96.83 |
| ASIAN | 1 | 0.79 |
| HISPANIC | 1 | 0.79 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 2 | 1.59 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| How many children in your household are under 18 years old? |
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| prt9 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 1 | 0.78 |
| 1 | 21 | 16.41 |
| 2 | 66 | 51.56 |
| 3 | 24 | 18.75 |
| 4 | 16 | 12.50 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Vocational Education | ||
| prt10a | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 114 | 88.37 |
| YES | 15 | 11.63 |
| Gifted/Talented Program | ||
| prt10b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 121 | 93.80 |
| YES | 8 | 6.20 |
| Title I Services | ||
| prt10c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 125 | 96.90 |
| YES | 4 | 3.10 |
| Special Education | ||
| prt10d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 118 | 91.47 |
| YES | 11 | 8.53 |
| Which category best describes your age? |
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| prt11 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 30 | 8 | 6.25 |
| 30 - 39 | 66 | 51.56 |
| 40 - 49 | 50 | 39.06 |
| 50 - 59 | 4 | 3.13 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| 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 | 10 | 8.06 |
| 2 YR COLL/TECH | 31 | 25.00 |
| 4 YR COLLEGE | 75 | 60.48 |
| OTHER | 8 | 6.45 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| Which best describes your level of education? |
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| prt13 | Frequency | Percent |
| ELEM. SCHOOL | 1 | 0.79 |
| SOME HIGH SCHOOL | 5 | 3.94 |
| HIGH SCHOOL GRAD | 41 | 32.28 |
| SOME COLLEGE | 50 | 39.37 |
| COLLEGE GRADUATE | 23 | 18.11 |
| GRADUATE SCHOOL | 7 | 5.51 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Which category best describes the total annual income of your household? |
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| prt14 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER $ 10,000 | 6 | 5.00 |
| 10,000 - 19,999 | 10 | 8.33 |
| 20,000 - 29,999 | 6 | 5.00 |
| 30,000 - 39,999 | 34 | 28.33 |
| 40,000 - 49,999 | 17 | 14.17 |
| 50,000 - 59,999 | 26 | 21.67 |
| 60,000 - 69,999 | 11 | 9.17 |
| OVER $70,000 | 10 | 8.33 |
| Frequency Missing = 9 |
| Which of the following best describes your child's grades so far in school? |
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| prt15 | Frequency | Percent |
| MOSTLY A | 77 | 60.63 |
| HALF A & B | 26 | 20.47 |
| MOSTLY B | 10 | 7.87 |
| HALF B & C | 8 | 6.30 |
| MOSTLY C | 4 | 3.15 |
| HALF C & D | 2 | 1.57 |
| 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 | 51 | 41.46 |
| GOTTEN WORSE | 19 | 15.45 |
| STAYED THE SAME | 53 | 43.09 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| How much time does your child spend on homework each day? |
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| prt17 | Frequency | Percent |
| DOESNT HAVE ANY | 8 | 6.35 |
| 1/2 HR OR LESS | 43 | 34.13 |
| 1 HR | 55 | 43.65 |
| 2 HRS | 15 | 11.90 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 5 | 3.97 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Talked to your child's teacher. | ||
| PRT18a | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 12 | 9.38 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 56 | 43.75 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 43 | 33.59 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 7 | 5.47 |
| 11+ TIMES | 10 | 7.81 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Gone to an open house at school. | ||
| PRT18b | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 12 | 9.52 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 106 | 84.13 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 8 | 6.35 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Attended parent/teacher meetings. | ||
| PRT18c | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 29 | 23.02 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 80 | 63.49 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 15 | 11.90 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 1 | 0.79 |
| 11+ TIMES | 1 | 0.79 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Visited the school on your own. | ||
| PRT18d | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 18 | 14.29 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 35 | 27.78 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 35 | 27.78 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 15 | 11.90 |
| 11+ TIMES | 23 | 18.25 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Helped with after-school activities. | ||
| PRT18e | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 47 | 37.90 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 41 | 33.06 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 16 | 12.90 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 7 | 5.65 |
| 11+ TIMES | 13 | 10.48 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| Helped with classroom learning. | ||
| PRT18f | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 92 | 73.60 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 24 | 19.20 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 5 | 4.00 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 1 | 0.80 |
| 11+ TIMES | 3 | 2.40 |
| 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? |
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| prt19 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 24 | 18.75 |
| B | 59 | 46.09 |
| C | 29 | 22.66 |
| D | 11 | 8.59 |
| F | 3 | 2.34 |
| DONT KNOW | 2 | 1.56 |
| 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 | 2 | 1.56 |
| B | 21 | 16.41 |
| C | 48 | 37.50 |
| D | 22 | 17.19 |
| F | 1 | 0.78 |
| DONT KNOW | 34 | 26.56 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| I know the first name of 5 or more of my child's closest friends. |
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| prt21a | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 3 | 2.33 |
| YES | 126 | 97.67 |
| I know the parents of 5 or more of my child's closest friends. |
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| prt21b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 31 | 24.22 |
| YES | 97 | 75.78 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| I enforce family rules about how many hours our child can watch TV. |
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| prt21c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 41 | 32.28 |
| YES | 86 | 67.72 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| I have expectations for our child to maintain a certain grade average. |
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| prt21d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 4 | 3.13 |
| YES | 124 | 96.88 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| I enforce family rules for our child about doing homework. |
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| prt21e | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 3 | 2.36 |
| YES | 124 | 97.64 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| My child has a computer at home to use for school work. |
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| prt21f | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 24 | 18.90 |
| YES | 103 | 81.10 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| My child has access to the internet at home. |
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| prt21g | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 36 | 28.35 |
| YES | 91 | 71.65 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Talk to your child about his/her experiences in school. |
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| prt22a | Frequency | Percent |
| OCCASIONALLY | 17 | 13.49 |
| REGULARLY | 109 | 86.51 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Talk to your child about his/her plans for high school classes |
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| prt22b | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 8 | 6.30 |
| RARELY | 18 | 14.17 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 64 | 50.39 |
| REGULARLY | 37 | 29.13 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Talk to your child about his/her plans for after high school. |
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| prt22c | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 4 | 3.13 |
| RARELY | 6 | 4.69 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 61 | 47.66 |
| REGULARLY | 57 | 44.53 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2001 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Parent Frequency Distribution Report |
| FAIR GROVE MIDDLE, FAIR GROVE R-X 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. | 11 | 8.6 | 79 | 61.7 | 26 | 20.3 | 9 | 7.0 | 3 | 2.3 | 1 |
| 24 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. | 22 | 17.5 | 81 | 64.3 | 15 | 11.9 | 3 | 2.4 | 5 | 4.0 | 3 |
| 25 - There are good learning materials at my child's school. | 12 | 9.4 | 77 | 60.6 | 24 | 18.9 | 8 | 6.3 | 6 | 4.7 | 2 |
| 26 - My child likes attending this school. | 53 | 41.4 | 58 | 45.3 | 11 | 8.6 | 3 | 2.3 | 3 | 2.3 | 1 |
| 27 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. | 52 | 40.9 | 61 | 48.0 | 7 | 5.5 | 2 | 1.6 | 5 | 3.9 | 2 |
| 28 - My child's school is a good place to learn. | 29 | 22.7 | 73 | 57.0 | 18 | 14.1 | 4 | 3.1 | 4 | 3.1 | 1 |
| 29 - My child uses computers effectively at school. | 20 | 15.9 | 55 | 43.7 | 33 | 26.2 | 10 | 7.9 | 8 | 6.3 | 3 |
| 30 - I know how well my child is doing in class. | 53 | 41.4 | 66 | 51.6 | 6 | 4.7 | 2 | 1.6 | 1 | 0.8 | 1 |
| 31 - I feel my child is safe at school. | 33 | 25.6 | 70 | 54.3 | 15 | 11.6 | 6 | 4.7 | 5 | 3.9 | 0 |
| 32 - I am welcome to discuss my child's educational needs with the school. | 43 | 33.9 | 64 | 50.4 | 10 | 7.9 | 7 | 5.5 | 3 | 2.4 | 2 |
| 33 - My child's school building is in good condition. | 18 | 14.2 | 60 | 47.2 | 22 | 17.3 | 20 | 15.7 | 7 | 5.5 | 2 |
| 34 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. | 14 | 11.1 | 54 | 42.9 | 30 | 23.8 | 20 | 15.9 | 8 | 6.3 | 3 |
| 35 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. | 13 | 10.4 | 60 | 48.0 | 32 | 25.6 | 11 | 8.8 | 9 | 7.2 | 4 |
| 36 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. | 6 | 4.8 | 10 | 8.0 | 19 | 15.2 | 49 | 39.2 | 41 | 32.8 | 4 |
| 37 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 24 | 18.9 | 64 | 50.4 | 31 | 24.4 | 4 | 3.1 | 4 | 3.1 | 2 |
| 38 - The school encourages parents to be involved. | 32 | 25.8 | 74 | 59.7 | 11 | 8.9 | 4 | 3.2 | 3 | 2.4 | 5 |
| 39 - The school board listens to parents concerns. | 4 | 3.2 | 43 | 34.1 | 53 | 42.1 | 16 | 12.7 | 10 | 7.9 | 3 |
| 40 - It is important for students to have access to computers at school. | 69 | 53.9 | 50 | 39.1 | 4 | 3.1 | 4 | 3.1 | 1 | 0.8 | 1 |
| 41 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. | 19 | 15.4 | 68 | 55.3 | 26 | 21.1 | 8 | 6.5 | 2 | 1.6 | 6 |
| 42 - The school encourages my child to do well on MAP tests. | 29 | 23.2 | 81 | 64.8 | 14 | 11.2 | 1 | 0.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 4 |
| 43 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 18 | 14.6 | 44 | 35.8 | 52 | 42.3 | 6 | 4.9 | 3 | 2.4 | 6 |
| 44 - My child's teacher makes learning interesting. | 10 | 8.1 | 72 | 58.1 | 33 | 26.6 | 7 | 5.6 | 2 | 1.6 | 5 |
| 45 - Teachers in my child's school really care about my child. | 17 | 13.6 | 70 | 56.0 | 23 | 18.4 | 11 | 8.8 | 4 | 3.2 | 4 |
| 46 - If a student in my child's school has a problem, teachers will listen and help. | 14 | 11.3 | 71 | 57.3 | 25 | 20.2 | 8 | 6.5 | 6 | 4.8 | 5 |
| 47 - Teachers treat my child with respect. | 22 | 17.5 | 80 | 63.5 | 15 | 11.9 | 5 | 4.0 | 4 | 3.2 | 3 |
| 48 - My child knows what he/she are supposed to be learning. | 20 | 15.9 | 90 | 71.4 | 12 | 9.5 | 4 | 3.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 |
| 49 - My child's teacher expects very good work from my child. | 26 | 20.5 | 82 | 64.6 | 16 | 12.6 | 1 | 0.8 | 2 | 1.6 | 2 |
| 50 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career goals. | 6 | 4.8 | 48 | 38.7 | 46 | 37.1 | 18 | 14.5 | 6 | 4.8 | 5 |
| 51 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. | 30 | 24.0 | 61 | 48.8 | 23 | 18.4 | 8 | 6.4 | 3 | 2.4 | 4 |
| 52 - The school has a written plan for improving student achievement | 7 | 5.7 | 33 | 26.8 | 68 | 55.3 | 10 | 8.1 | 5 | 4.1 | 6 |
| 53 - What is taught at school meets the needs of my child. | 9 | 7.1 | 72 | 56.7 | 28 | 22.0 | 16 | 12.6 | 2 | 1.6 | 2 |
| 54 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. | 11 | 8.8 | 69 | 55.2 | 33 | 26.4 | 7 | 5.6 | 5 | 4.0 | 4 |
| 55 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. | 30 | 24.2 | 71 | 57.3 | 18 | 14.5 | 3 | 2.4 | 2 | 1.6 | 5 |
| 56 - I receive information about the educational programs available to my child at school. | 10 | 7.9 | 55 | 43.7 | 37 | 29.4 | 16 | 12.7 | 8 | 6.3 | 3 |
| 57 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. | 11 | 8.7 | 84 | 66.1 | 22 | 17.3 | 9 | 7.1 | 1 | 0.8 | 2 |
| 58 - The school board has high expectations for student learning. | 11 | 8.7 | 42 | 33.3 | 52 | 41.3 | 17 | 13.5 | 4 | 3.2 | 3 |
| 59 - My child has fun learning. | 14 | 11.0 | 71 | 55.9 | 27 | 21.3 | 13 | 10.2 | 2 | 1.6 | 2 |
| 60 - The community is proud of this school. | 39 | 31.0 | 58 | 46.0 | 24 | 19.0 | 2 | 1.6 | 3 | 2.4 | 3 |
| 61 - I receive regular communications from school about how well my child is doing in school. | 49 | 38.3 | 67 | 52.3 | 6 | 4.7 | 3 | 2.3 | 3 | 2.3 | 1 |
| 62 - I believe my child can do well in school. | 69 | 54.3 | 56 | 44.1 | 2 | 1.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 63 - Other children are friendly to my child. | 30 | 23.6 | 73 | 57.5 | 14 | 11.0 | 6 | 4.7 | 4 | 3.1 | 2 |
| 64 - My child's teachers are good teachers. | 28 | 22.0 | 71 | 55.9 | 20 | 15.7 | 6 | 4.7 | 2 | 1.6 | 2 |
| 65 - There is a feeling of belonging at my child's school. | 31 | 24.4 | 67 | 52.8 | 22 | 17.3 | 5 | 3.9 | 2 | 1.6 | 2 |
| 66 - My child's teachers think my child can learn. | 39 | 30.5 | 76 | 59.4 | 13 | 10.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 67 - My child is treated fairly at school. | 29 | 22.8 | 71 | 55.9 | 16 | 12.6 | 7 | 5.5 | 4 | 3.1 | 2 |
| 68 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 27 | 21.3 | 58 | 45.7 | 30 | 23.6 | 6 | 4.7 | 6 | 4.7 | 2 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2001 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |