| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Parent Frequency Distribution Report |
| TRENTON SR. HIGH, TRENTON R-IX School District |
| In what grade is your child? | ||
| PRt1 | Frequency | Percent |
| 9TH | 62 | 32.98 |
| 10TH | 51 | 27.13 |
| 11TH | 40 | 21.28 |
| 12TH | 35 | 18.62 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| My child is a: girl, boy | ||
| prt2 | Frequency | Percent |
| Boy | 72 | 38.50 |
| Girl | 115 | 61.50 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| What is your relationship to the child? |
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| prt3 | Frequency | Percent |
| MOTHER | 151 | 80.32 |
| FATHER | 24 | 12.77 |
| STEPMOTHER | 2 | 1.06 |
| STEPFATHER | 1 | 0.53 |
| GRANDMOTHER | 5 | 2.66 |
| OTHER RELATIVE | 3 | 1.60 |
| UNRELATED | 2 | 1.06 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| How many adults in your household work outside the home for pay? |
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| prt4 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 8 | 4.26 |
| 1 | 63 | 33.51 |
| 2 | 107 | 56.91 |
| 3 OR MORE | 10 | 5.32 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| How many years have you lived in this school district? |
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| prt5 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 5 YRS | 30 | 16.04 |
| 5 - 10 YRS | 28 | 14.97 |
| 11 - 15 YRS | 23 | 12.30 |
| OVER 15 YRS | 106 | 56.68 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| How many hours of television does your child usually watch each day? |
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| prt6 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 HR OR LESS | 65 | 34.39 |
| 2 HRS | 60 | 31.75 |
| 3 HRS | 37 | 19.58 |
| 4 HRS | 20 | 10.58 |
| 5 HRS | 4 | 2.12 |
| 6 + HRS | 3 | 1.59 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Which best describes your household? | ||
| prt7 | Frequency | Percent |
| SINGLE PARENT | 43 | 22.75 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-M/F | 111 | 58.73 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-STEP | 29 | 15.34 |
| OTHER | 6 | 3.17 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| prt8 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE (N-HISPC) | 186 | 98.41 |
| ASIAN | 1 | 0.53 |
| HISPANIC | 1 | 0.53 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 1 | 0.53 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| How many children in your household are under 18 years old? |
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| prt9 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 4 | 2.12 |
| 1 | 66 | 34.92 |
| 2 | 57 | 30.16 |
| 3 | 52 | 27.51 |
| 4 | 7 | 3.70 |
| 5 | 3 | 1.59 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Vocational Education | ||
| prt10a | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 171 | 89.06 |
| YES | 21 | 10.94 |
| Gifted/Talented Program | ||
| prt10b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 183 | 95.31 |
| YES | 9 | 4.69 |
| Title I Services | ||
| prt10c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 177 | 92.19 |
| YES | 15 | 7.81 |
| Special Education | ||
| prt10d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 181 | 94.27 |
| YES | 11 | 5.73 |
| Which category best describes your age? |
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| prt11 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 30 | 1 | 0.53 |
| 30 - 39 | 64 | 34.22 |
| 40 - 49 | 100 | 53.48 |
| 50 - 59 | 18 | 9.63 |
| 60 OR OVER | 4 | 2.14 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| 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 | 19 | 10.22 |
| 2 YR COLL/TECH | 84 | 45.16 |
| 4 YR COLLEGE | 70 | 37.63 |
| OTHER | 13 | 6.99 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| Which best describes your level of education? |
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| prt13 | Frequency | Percent |
| ELEM. SCHOOL | 1 | 0.53 |
| SOME HIGH SCHOOL | 12 | 6.42 |
| HIGH SCHOOL GRAD | 56 | 29.95 |
| SOME COLLEGE | 55 | 29.41 |
| COLLEGE GRADUATE | 47 | 25.13 |
| GRADUATE SCHOOL | 16 | 8.56 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| Which category best describes the total annual income of your household? |
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| prt14 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER $ 10,000 | 12 | 6.90 |
| 10,000 - 19,999 | 25 | 14.37 |
| 20,000 - 29,999 | 35 | 20.11 |
| 30,000 - 39,999 | 30 | 17.24 |
| 40,000 - 49,999 | 12 | 6.90 |
| 50,000 - 59,999 | 22 | 12.64 |
| 60,000 - 69,999 | 14 | 8.05 |
| OVER $70,000 | 24 | 13.79 |
| Frequency Missing = 18 |
| Which of the following best describes your child's grades so far in school? |
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| prt15 | Frequency | Percent |
| MOSTLY A | 61 | 32.97 |
| HALF A & B | 56 | 30.27 |
| MOSTLY B | 18 | 9.73 |
| HALF B & C | 23 | 12.43 |
| MOSTLY C | 14 | 7.57 |
| HALF C & D | 11 | 5.95 |
| GRADE NOT GIVEN | 2 | 1.08 |
| 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? |
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| prt16 | Frequency | Percent |
| IMPROVED | 66 | 37.08 |
| GOTTEN WORSE | 25 | 14.04 |
| STAYED THE SAME | 87 | 48.88 |
| Frequency Missing = 14 |
| How much time does your child spend on homework each day? |
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| prt17 | Frequency | Percent |
| DOESNT HAVE ANY | 4 | 2.13 |
| DOESNT DO IT | 3 | 1.60 |
| 1/2 HR OR LESS | 39 | 20.74 |
| 1 HR | 79 | 42.02 |
| 2 HRS | 47 | 25.00 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 16 | 8.51 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Talked to your child's teacher. | ||
| PRT18a | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 34 | 18.18 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 90 | 48.13 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 42 | 22.46 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 8 | 4.28 |
| 11+ TIMES | 13 | 6.95 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| Gone to an open house at school. | ||
| PRT18b | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 45 | 24.06 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 119 | 63.64 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 18 | 9.63 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 3 | 1.60 |
| 11+ TIMES | 2 | 1.07 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| Attended parent/teacher meetings. | ||
| PRT18c | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 43 | 22.99 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 110 | 58.82 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 25 | 13.37 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 5 | 2.67 |
| 11+ TIMES | 4 | 2.14 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| Visited the school on your own. | ||
| PRT18d | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 55 | 29.89 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 73 | 39.67 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 27 | 14.67 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 10 | 5.43 |
| 11+ TIMES | 19 | 10.33 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| Helped with after-school activities. | ||
| PRT18e | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 92 | 50.00 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 41 | 22.28 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 26 | 14.13 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 7 | 3.80 |
| 11+ TIMES | 18 | 9.78 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| Helped with classroom learning. | ||
| PRT18f | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 155 | 83.33 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 18 | 9.68 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 4 | 2.15 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 2 | 1.08 |
| 11+ TIMES | 7 | 3.76 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| 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 | 7 | 3.80 |
| B | 63 | 34.24 |
| C | 79 | 42.93 |
| D | 21 | 11.41 |
| F | 6 | 3.26 |
| DONT KNOW | 8 | 4.35 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| 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 | 1.08 |
| B | 34 | 18.38 |
| C | 81 | 43.78 |
| D | 24 | 12.97 |
| F | 6 | 3.24 |
| DONT KNOW | 38 | 20.54 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| I know the first name of 5 or more of my child's closest friends. |
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| prt21a | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 7 | 3.72 |
| YES | 181 | 96.28 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| I know the parents of 5 or more of my child's closest friends. |
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| prt21b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 37 | 19.58 |
| YES | 152 | 80.42 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| I enforce family rules about how many hours our child can watch TV. |
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| prt21c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 88 | 47.31 |
| YES | 98 | 52.69 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| I have expectations for our child to maintain a certain grade average. |
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| prt21d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 13 | 6.95 |
| YES | 174 | 93.05 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| I enforce family rules for our child about doing homework. |
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| prt21e | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 20 | 10.75 |
| YES | 166 | 89.25 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| My child has a computer at home to use for school work. |
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| prt21f | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 30 | 16.04 |
| YES | 157 | 83.96 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| My child has access to the internet at home. |
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| prt21g | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 44 | 23.66 |
| YES | 142 | 76.34 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| Talk to your child about his/her experiences in school. |
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| prt22a | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 3 | 1.60 |
| RARELY | 4 | 2.14 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 33 | 17.65 |
| REGULARLY | 147 | 78.61 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| Talk to your child about his/her plans for high school classes |
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| prt22b | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 2 | 1.06 |
| RARELY | 8 | 4.26 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 52 | 27.66 |
| REGULARLY | 126 | 67.02 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Talk to your child about his/her plans for after high school. |
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| prt22c | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 3 | 1.60 |
| RARELY | 3 | 1.60 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 62 | 33.16 |
| REGULARLY | 119 | 63.64 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2002 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Parent Frequency Distribution Report |
| TRENTON SR. HIGH, TRENTON R-IX 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. | 13 | 6.9 | 78 | 41.5 | 69 | 36.7 | 20 | 10.6 | 8 | 4.3 | 4 |
| 24 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. | 23 | 12.2 | 102 | 54.3 | 43 | 22.9 | 19 | 10.1 | 1 | 0.5 | 4 |
| 25 - There are good learning materials at my child's school. | 15 | 8.0 | 101 | 54.0 | 62 | 33.2 | 7 | 3.7 | 2 | 1.1 | 5 |
| 26 - My child likes attending this school. | 37 | 19.7 | 87 | 46.3 | 34 | 18.1 | 17 | 9.0 | 13 | 6.9 | 4 |
| 27 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. | 48 | 25.5 | 98 | 52.1 | 34 | 18.1 | 7 | 3.7 | 1 | 0.5 | 4 |
| 28 - My child's school is a good place to learn. | 26 | 13.9 | 91 | 48.7 | 55 | 29.4 | 12 | 6.4 | 3 | 1.6 | 5 |
| 29 - My child uses computers effectively at school. | 29 | 15.6 | 112 | 60.2 | 39 | 21.0 | 5 | 2.7 | 1 | 0.5 | 6 |
| 30 - I know how well my child is doing in class. | 38 | 20.1 | 102 | 54.0 | 34 | 18.0 | 10 | 5.3 | 5 | 2.6 | 3 |
| 31 - I feel my child is safe at school. | 36 | 18.9 | 114 | 60.0 | 31 | 16.3 | 7 | 3.7 | 2 | 1.1 | 2 |
| 32 - I am welcome to discuss my child's educational needs with the school. | 42 | 22.5 | 89 | 47.6 | 39 | 20.9 | 16 | 8.6 | 1 | 0.5 | 5 |
| 33 - My child's school building is in good condition. | 52 | 28.0 | 110 | 59.1 | 17 | 9.1 | 6 | 3.2 | 1 | 0.5 | 6 |
| 34 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. | 19 | 10.1 | 80 | 42.6 | 54 | 28.7 | 26 | 13.8 | 9 | 4.8 | 4 |
| 35 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. | 17 | 9.1 | 84 | 44.9 | 54 | 28.9 | 16 | 8.6 | 16 | 8.6 | 5 |
| 36 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. | 10 | 5.3 | 32 | 16.9 | 55 | 29.1 | 58 | 30.7 | 34 | 18.0 | 3 |
| 37 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 18 | 9.6 | 77 | 41.2 | 59 | 31.6 | 25 | 13.4 | 8 | 4.3 | 5 |
| 38 - The school encourages parents to be involved. | 23 | 12.3 | 96 | 51.3 | 47 | 25.1 | 18 | 9.6 | 3 | 1.6 | 5 |
| 39 - The school board listens to parents concerns. | 11 | 5.9 | 53 | 28.2 | 80 | 42.6 | 28 | 14.9 | 16 | 8.5 | 4 |
| 40 - It is important for students to have access to computers at school. | 80 | 42.8 | 87 | 46.5 | 18 | 9.6 | 2 | 1.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 5 |
| 41 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. | 22 | 11.8 | 85 | 45.7 | 65 | 34.9 | 12 | 6.5 | 2 | 1.1 | 6 |
| 42 - The school encourages my child to do well on MAP tests. | 40 | 21.2 | 99 | 52.4 | 47 | 24.9 | 2 | 1.1 | 1 | 0.5 | 3 |
| 43 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 26 | 14.0 | 86 | 46.2 | 65 | 34.9 | 6 | 3.2 | 3 | 1.6 | 6 |
| 44 - My child's teacher makes learning interesting. | 7 | 3.7 | 78 | 41.7 | 78 | 41.7 | 18 | 9.6 | 6 | 3.2 | 5 |
| 45 - Teachers in my child's school really care about my child. | 12 | 6.4 | 79 | 42.0 | 66 | 35.1 | 22 | 11.7 | 9 | 4.8 | 4 |
| 46 - If a student in my child's school has a problem, teachers will listen and help. | 11 | 5.9 | 76 | 40.9 | 66 | 35.5 | 25 | 13.4 | 8 | 4.3 | 6 |
| 47 - Teachers treat my child with respect. | 16 | 8.5 | 89 | 47.3 | 54 | 28.7 | 22 | 11.7 | 7 | 3.7 | 4 |
| 48 - My child knows what he/she are supposed to be learning. | 22 | 11.6 | 121 | 64.0 | 34 | 18.0 | 11 | 5.8 | 1 | 0.5 | 3 |
| 49 - My child's teacher expects very good work from my child. | 22 | 11.8 | 107 | 57.5 | 52 | 28.0 | 4 | 2.2 | 1 | 0.5 | 6 |
| 50 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career goals. | 18 | 9.6 | 88 | 46.8 | 63 | 33.5 | 18 | 9.6 | 1 | 0.5 | 4 |
| 51 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. | 44 | 23.5 | 84 | 44.9 | 48 | 25.7 | 7 | 3.7 | 4 | 2.1 | 5 |
| 52 - The school has a written plan for improving student achievement | 17 | 9.2 | 58 | 31.4 | 96 | 51.9 | 11 | 5.9 | 3 | 1.6 | 7 |
| 53 - What is taught at school meets the needs of my child. | 15 | 8.1 | 77 | 41.4 | 68 | 36.6 | 19 | 10.2 | 7 | 3.8 | 6 |
| 54 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. | 8 | 4.2 | 58 | 30.7 | 85 | 45.0 | 31 | 16.4 | 7 | 3.7 | 3 |
| 55 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. | 27 | 14.2 | 80 | 42.1 | 62 | 32.6 | 18 | 9.5 | 3 | 1.6 | 2 |
| 56 - I receive information about the educational programs available to my child at school. | 16 | 8.6 | 85 | 45.7 | 49 | 26.3 | 27 | 14.5 | 9 | 4.8 | 6 |
| 57 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. | 12 | 6.4 | 101 | 53.7 | 56 | 29.8 | 15 | 8.0 | 4 | 2.1 | 4 |
| 58 - The school board has high expectations for student learning. | 17 | 9.2 | 90 | 48.6 | 56 | 30.3 | 16 | 8.6 | 6 | 3.2 | 7 |
| 59 - My child has fun learning. | 15 | 8.0 | 86 | 46.0 | 58 | 31.0 | 18 | 9.6 | 10 | 5.3 | 5 |
| 60 - The community is proud of this school. | 22 | 11.8 | 101 | 54.3 | 48 | 25.8 | 8 | 4.3 | 7 | 3.8 | 6 |
| 61 - I receive regular communications from school about how well my child is doing in school. | 17 | 9.2 | 78 | 42.2 | 41 | 22.2 | 38 | 20.5 | 11 | 5.9 | 7 |
| 62 - I believe my child can do well in school. | 78 | 41.7 | 97 | 51.9 | 9 | 4.8 | 3 | 1.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 5 |
| 63 - Other children are friendly to my child. | 34 | 18.1 | 118 | 62.8 | 21 | 11.2 | 12 | 6.4 | 3 | 1.6 | 4 |
| 64 - My child's teachers are good teachers. | 23 | 12.4 | 84 | 45.2 | 63 | 33.9 | 13 | 7.0 | 3 | 1.6 | 6 |
| 65 - There is a feeling of belonging at my child's school. | 20 | 10.8 | 81 | 43.5 | 63 | 33.9 | 17 | 9.1 | 5 | 2.7 | 6 |
| 66 - My child's teachers think my child can learn. | 28 | 15.1 | 117 | 62.9 | 33 | 17.7 | 6 | 3.2 | 2 | 1.1 | 6 |
| 67 - My child is treated fairly at school. | 22 | 11.6 | 101 | 53.4 | 44 | 23.3 | 19 | 10.1 | 3 | 1.6 | 3 |
| 68 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 20 | 10.6 | 69 | 36.5 | 64 | 33.9 | 27 | 14.3 | 9 | 4.8 | 3 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2002 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |