| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Parent Frequency Distribution Report |
| TRENTON MIDDLE, TRENTON R-IX School District |
| In what grade is your child? | ||
| PRt1 | Frequency | Percent |
| 5TH | 65 | 25.29 |
| 6TH | 59 | 22.96 |
| 7TH | 78 | 30.35 |
| 8TH | 55 | 21.40 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| My child is a: girl, boy | ||
| prt2 | Frequency | Percent |
| Boy | 133 | 53.41 |
| Girl | 116 | 46.59 |
| Frequency Missing = 9 |
| What is your relationship to the child? |
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| prt3 | Frequency | Percent |
| MOTHER | 211 | 82.75 |
| FATHER | 32 | 12.55 |
| STEPMOTHER | 4 | 1.57 |
| STEPFATHER | 1 | 0.39 |
| GRANDMOTHER | 3 | 1.18 |
| GRANDFATHER | 1 | 0.39 |
| OTHER RELATIVE | 2 | 0.78 |
| UNRELATED | 1 | 0.39 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| How many adults in your household work outside the home for pay? |
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| prt4 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 16 | 6.30 |
| 1 | 82 | 32.28 |
| 2 | 152 | 59.84 |
| 3 OR MORE | 4 | 1.57 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| How many years have you lived in this school district? |
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| prt5 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 5 YRS | 49 | 18.99 |
| 5 - 10 YRS | 48 | 18.60 |
| 11 - 15 YRS | 36 | 13.95 |
| OVER 15 YRS | 125 | 48.45 |
| How many hours of television does your child usually watch each day? |
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| prt6 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 HR OR LESS | 68 | 26.56 |
| 2 HRS | 95 | 37.11 |
| 3 HRS | 56 | 21.88 |
| 4 HRS | 22 | 8.59 |
| 5 HRS | 9 | 3.52 |
| 6 + HRS | 6 | 2.34 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Which best describes your household? | ||
| prt7 | Frequency | Percent |
| SINGLE PARENT | 49 | 19.07 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-M/F | 149 | 57.98 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-STEP | 51 | 19.84 |
| OTHER | 8 | 3.11 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| prt8 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE (N-HISPC) | 250 | 97.28 |
| ASIAN | 1 | 0.39 |
| HISPANIC | 5 | 1.95 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 1 | 0.39 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How many children in your household are under 18 years old? |
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| prt9 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 | 54 | 21.18 |
| 2 | 108 | 42.35 |
| 3 | 61 | 23.92 |
| 4 | 19 | 7.45 |
| 5 | 10 | 3.92 |
| 6 | 3 | 1.18 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Vocational Education | ||
| prt10a | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 249 | 96.51 |
| YES | 9 | 3.49 |
| Gifted/Talented Program | ||
| prt10b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 242 | 93.80 |
| YES | 16 | 6.20 |
| Title I Services | ||
| prt10c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 235 | 91.09 |
| YES | 23 | 8.91 |
| Special Education | ||
| prt10d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 245 | 94.96 |
| YES | 13 | 5.04 |
| Which category best describes your age? |
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| prt11 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 30 | 14 | 5.56 |
| 30 - 39 | 135 | 53.57 |
| 40 - 49 | 87 | 34.52 |
| 50 - 59 | 14 | 5.56 |
| 60 OR OVER | 2 | 0.79 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| 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 | 31 | 12.45 |
| 2 YR COLL/TECH | 79 | 31.73 |
| 4 YR COLLEGE | 118 | 47.39 |
| OTHER | 21 | 8.43 |
| Frequency Missing = 9 |
| Which best describes your level of education? |
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| prt13 | Frequency | Percent |
| ELEM. SCHOOL | 2 | 0.79 |
| SOME HIGH SCHOOL | 20 | 7.87 |
| HIGH SCHOOL GRAD | 73 | 28.74 |
| SOME COLLEGE | 83 | 32.68 |
| COLLEGE GRADUATE | 61 | 24.02 |
| GRADUATE SCHOOL | 15 | 5.91 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Which category best describes the total annual income of your household? |
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| prt14 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER $ 10,000 | 12 | 5.02 |
| 10,000 - 19,999 | 33 | 13.81 |
| 20,000 - 29,999 | 53 | 22.18 |
| 30,000 - 39,999 | 42 | 17.57 |
| 40,000 - 49,999 | 32 | 13.39 |
| 50,000 - 59,999 | 27 | 11.30 |
| 60,000 - 69,999 | 14 | 5.86 |
| OVER $70,000 | 26 | 10.88 |
| Frequency Missing = 19 |
| Which of the following best describes your child's grades so far in school? |
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| prt15 | Frequency | Percent |
| MOSTLY A | 89 | 35.46 |
| HALF A & B | 74 | 29.48 |
| MOSTLY B | 23 | 9.16 |
| HALF B & C | 44 | 17.53 |
| MOSTLY C | 10 | 3.98 |
| HALF C & D | 5 | 1.99 |
| MOSTLY D | 2 | 0.80 |
| BELOW D | 1 | 0.40 |
| GRADE NOT GIVEN | 3 | 1.20 |
| 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 | 93 | 38.43 |
| GOTTEN WORSE | 40 | 16.53 |
| STAYED THE SAME | 109 | 45.04 |
| Frequency Missing = 16 |
| How much time does your child spend on homework each day? |
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| prt17 | Frequency | Percent |
| DOESNT HAVE ANY | 6 | 2.35 |
| 1/2 HR OR LESS | 34 | 13.33 |
| 1 HR | 127 | 49.80 |
| 2 HRS | 60 | 23.53 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 28 | 10.98 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Talked to your child's teacher. | ||
| PRT18a | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 13 | 5.14 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 115 | 45.45 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 72 | 28.46 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 28 | 11.07 |
| 11+ TIMES | 25 | 9.88 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| Gone to an open house at school. | ||
| PRT18b | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 39 | 15.48 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 161 | 63.89 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 44 | 17.46 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 4 | 1.59 |
| 11+ TIMES | 4 | 1.59 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| Attended parent/teacher meetings. | ||
| PRT18c | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 14 | 5.58 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 148 | 58.96 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 76 | 30.28 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 8 | 3.19 |
| 11+ TIMES | 5 | 1.99 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| Visited the school on your own. | ||
| PRT18d | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 51 | 20.24 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 101 | 40.08 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 56 | 22.22 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 21 | 8.33 |
| 11+ TIMES | 23 | 9.13 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| Helped with after-school activities. | ||
| PRT18e | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 146 | 57.94 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 65 | 25.79 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 20 | 7.94 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 8 | 3.17 |
| 11+ TIMES | 13 | 5.16 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| Helped with classroom learning. | ||
| PRT18f | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 206 | 82.07 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 23 | 9.16 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 14 | 5.58 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 2 | 0.80 |
| 11+ TIMES | 6 | 2.39 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| 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 | 14 | 5.53 |
| B | 88 | 34.78 |
| C | 92 | 36.36 |
| D | 36 | 14.23 |
| F | 7 | 2.77 |
| DONT KNOW | 16 | 6.32 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| 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 | 1 | 0.40 |
| B | 54 | 21.43 |
| C | 99 | 39.29 |
| D | 35 | 13.89 |
| F | 4 | 1.59 |
| DONT KNOW | 59 | 23.41 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| I know the first name of 5 or more of my child's closest friends. |
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| prt21a | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 13 | 5.08 |
| YES | 243 | 94.92 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| I know the parents of 5 or more of my child's closest friends. |
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| prt21b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 58 | 22.75 |
| YES | 197 | 77.25 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| I enforce family rules about how many hours our child can watch TV. |
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| prt21c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 72 | 28.24 |
| YES | 183 | 71.76 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| I have expectations for our child to maintain a certain grade average. |
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| prt21d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 11 | 4.31 |
| YES | 244 | 95.69 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| I enforce family rules for our child about doing homework. |
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| prt21e | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 5 | 1.95 |
| YES | 251 | 98.05 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| My child has a computer at home to use for school work. |
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| prt21f | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 64 | 25.10 |
| YES | 191 | 74.90 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| My child has access to the internet at home. |
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| prt21g | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 88 | 34.51 |
| YES | 167 | 65.49 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Talk to your child about his/her experiences in school. |
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| prt22a | Frequency | Percent |
| RARELY | 4 | 1.58 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 48 | 18.97 |
| REGULARLY | 201 | 79.45 |
| 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 | 12 | 4.71 |
| RARELY | 33 | 12.94 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 132 | 51.76 |
| REGULARLY | 78 | 30.59 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Talk to your child about his/her plans for after high school. |
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| prt22c | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 10 | 3.91 |
| RARELY | 22 | 8.59 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 121 | 47.27 |
| REGULARLY | 103 | 40.23 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2002 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Parent Frequency Distribution Report |
| TRENTON MIDDLE, 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. | 14 | 5.5 | 116 | 45.3 | 83 | 32.4 | 33 | 12.9 | 10 | 3.9 | 2 |
| 24 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. | 24 | 9.5 | 146 | 57.9 | 59 | 23.4 | 17 | 6.7 | 6 | 2.4 | 6 |
| 25 - There are good learning materials at my child's school. | 21 | 8.3 | 153 | 60.2 | 66 | 26.0 | 10 | 3.9 | 4 | 1.6 | 4 |
| 26 - My child likes attending this school. | 48 | 19.0 | 136 | 54.0 | 35 | 13.9 | 25 | 9.9 | 8 | 3.2 | 6 |
| 27 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. | 64 | 25.2 | 135 | 53.1 | 42 | 16.5 | 11 | 4.3 | 2 | 0.8 | 4 |
| 28 - My child's school is a good place to learn. | 35 | 13.8 | 138 | 54.5 | 66 | 26.1 | 12 | 4.7 | 2 | 0.8 | 5 |
| 29 - My child uses computers effectively at school. | 34 | 13.4 | 157 | 61.8 | 53 | 20.9 | 7 | 2.8 | 3 | 1.2 | 4 |
| 30 - I know how well my child is doing in class. | 51 | 20.1 | 126 | 49.6 | 55 | 21.7 | 20 | 7.9 | 2 | 0.8 | 4 |
| 31 - I feel my child is safe at school. | 50 | 19.6 | 140 | 54.9 | 53 | 20.8 | 8 | 3.1 | 4 | 1.6 | 3 |
| 32 - I am welcome to discuss my child's educational needs with the school. | 55 | 21.8 | 135 | 53.6 | 48 | 19.0 | 11 | 4.4 | 3 | 1.2 | 6 |
| 33 - My child's school building is in good condition. | 129 | 50.8 | 117 | 46.1 | 4 | 1.6 | 3 | 1.2 | 1 | 0.4 | 4 |
| 34 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. | 35 | 13.7 | 108 | 42.4 | 67 | 26.3 | 32 | 12.5 | 13 | 5.1 | 3 |
| 35 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. | 21 | 8.4 | 113 | 45.2 | 71 | 28.4 | 25 | 10.0 | 20 | 8.0 | 8 |
| 36 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. | 32 | 12.7 | 36 | 14.3 | 64 | 25.5 | 81 | 32.3 | 38 | 15.1 | 7 |
| 37 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 21 | 8.3 | 100 | 39.5 | 83 | 32.8 | 35 | 13.8 | 14 | 5.5 | 5 |
| 38 - The school encourages parents to be involved. | 30 | 12.0 | 135 | 54.2 | 66 | 26.5 | 16 | 6.4 | 2 | 0.8 | 9 |
| 39 - The school board listens to parents concerns. | 16 | 6.4 | 73 | 29.1 | 98 | 39.0 | 41 | 16.3 | 23 | 9.2 | 7 |
| 40 - It is important for students to have access to computers at school. | 116 | 46.0 | 116 | 46.0 | 15 | 6.0 | 3 | 1.2 | 2 | 0.8 | 6 |
| 41 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. | 32 | 12.7 | 142 | 56.6 | 64 | 25.5 | 9 | 3.6 | 4 | 1.6 | 7 |
| 42 - The school encourages my child to do well on MAP tests. | 64 | 25.4 | 157 | 62.3 | 29 | 11.5 | 1 | 0.4 | 1 | 0.4 | 6 |
| 43 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 32 | 12.9 | 99 | 39.9 | 105 | 42.3 | 7 | 2.8 | 5 | 2.0 | 10 |
| 44 - My child's teacher makes learning interesting. | 23 | 9.2 | 124 | 49.4 | 84 | 33.5 | 14 | 5.6 | 6 | 2.4 | 7 |
| 45 - Teachers in my child's school really care about my child. | 26 | 10.4 | 114 | 45.4 | 79 | 31.5 | 23 | 9.2 | 9 | 3.6 | 7 |
| 46 - If a student in my child's school has a problem, teachers will listen and help. | 24 | 9.5 | 110 | 43.7 | 80 | 31.7 | 28 | 11.1 | 10 | 4.0 | 6 |
| 47 - Teachers treat my child with respect. | 28 | 11.0 | 123 | 48.2 | 77 | 30.2 | 20 | 7.8 | 7 | 2.7 | 3 |
| 48 - My child knows what he/she are supposed to be learning. | 45 | 17.8 | 150 | 59.3 | 51 | 20.2 | 6 | 2.4 | 1 | 0.4 | 5 |
| 49 - My child's teacher expects very good work from my child. | 48 | 18.8 | 161 | 63.1 | 41 | 16.1 | 2 | 0.8 | 3 | 1.2 | 3 |
| 50 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career goals. | 16 | 6.3 | 85 | 33.7 | 120 | 47.6 | 24 | 9.5 | 7 | 2.8 | 6 |
| 51 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. | 29 | 11.6 | 137 | 54.6 | 64 | 25.5 | 16 | 6.4 | 5 | 2.0 | 7 |
| 52 - The school has a written plan for improving student achievement | 16 | 6.4 | 74 | 29.5 | 142 | 56.6 | 16 | 6.4 | 3 | 1.2 | 7 |
| 53 - What is taught at school meets the needs of my child. | 23 | 9.1 | 116 | 46.0 | 79 | 31.3 | 29 | 11.5 | 5 | 2.0 | 6 |
| 54 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. | 16 | 6.3 | 90 | 35.7 | 107 | 42.5 | 34 | 13.5 | 5 | 2.0 | 6 |
| 55 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. | 58 | 23.1 | 108 | 43.0 | 68 | 27.1 | 16 | 6.4 | 1 | 0.4 | 7 |
| 56 - I receive information about the educational programs available to my child at school. | 23 | 9.1 | 109 | 42.9 | 75 | 29.5 | 38 | 15.0 | 9 | 3.5 | 4 |
| 57 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. | 19 | 7.5 | 148 | 58.3 | 67 | 26.4 | 18 | 7.1 | 2 | 0.8 | 4 |
| 58 - The school board has high expectations for student learning. | 24 | 9.4 | 118 | 46.5 | 87 | 34.3 | 20 | 7.9 | 5 | 2.0 | 4 |
| 59 - My child has fun learning. | 35 | 13.8 | 128 | 50.6 | 65 | 25.7 | 17 | 6.7 | 8 | 3.2 | 5 |
| 60 - The community is proud of this school. | 44 | 17.4 | 115 | 45.5 | 70 | 27.7 | 16 | 6.3 | 8 | 3.2 | 5 |
| 61 - I receive regular communications from school about how well my child is doing in school. | 27 | 10.7 | 98 | 38.9 | 58 | 23.0 | 52 | 20.6 | 17 | 6.7 | 6 |
| 62 - I believe my child can do well in school. | 115 | 45.3 | 131 | 51.6 | 8 | 3.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 4 |
| 63 - Other children are friendly to my child. | 63 | 24.7 | 136 | 53.3 | 44 | 17.3 | 9 | 3.5 | 3 | 1.2 | 3 |
| 64 - My child's teachers are good teachers. | 40 | 15.7 | 140 | 54.9 | 60 | 23.5 | 10 | 3.9 | 5 | 2.0 | 3 |
| 65 - There is a feeling of belonging at my child's school. | 26 | 10.2 | 109 | 42.9 | 85 | 33.5 | 21 | 8.3 | 13 | 5.1 | 4 |
| 66 - My child's teachers think my child can learn. | 57 | 22.5 | 152 | 60.1 | 42 | 16.6 | 2 | 0.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 5 |
| 67 - My child is treated fairly at school. | 31 | 12.2 | 134 | 52.5 | 70 | 27.5 | 12 | 4.7 | 8 | 3.1 | 3 |
| 68 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 21 | 8.2 | 98 | 38.4 | 82 | 32.2 | 34 | 13.3 | 20 | 7.8 | 3 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2002 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |