MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Parent Frequency Distribution Report
RISSLER ELEM., TRENTON R-IX School District

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
K-1 139 41.37
2ND 59 17.56
3RD 63 18.75
4TH 75 22.32

Frequency Missing = 12

 

My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 163 48.22
Girl 175 51.78

Frequency Missing = 10

 

What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 289 83.53
FATHER 49 14.16
STEPMOTHER 2 0.58
STEPFATHER 2 0.58
GRANDMOTHER 1 0.29
GRANDFATHER 1 0.29
OTHER RELATIVE 1 0.29
UNRELATED 1 0.29

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 16 4.65
1 135 39.24
2 192 55.81
3 OR MORE 1 0.29

Frequency Missing = 4

 

How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 83 23.99
5 - 10 YRS 82 23.70
11 - 15 YRS 34 9.83
OVER 15 YRS 147 42.49

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 108 31.40
2 HRS 139 40.41
3 HRS 68 19.77
4 HRS 21 6.10
5 HRS 3 0.87
6 + HRS 5 1.45

Frequency Missing = 4

 

Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 68 19.83
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 215 62.68
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 53 15.45
OTHER 7 2.04

Frequency Missing = 5

 

Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 330 96.21
HISPANIC 7 2.04
MULTI-RACIAL 6 1.75

Frequency Missing = 5

 

How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
1 47 13.70
2 145 42.27
3 103 30.03
4 31 9.04
5 14 4.08
6 3 0.87

Frequency Missing = 5

 

Vocational Education
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 333 95.69
YES 15 4.31
 
Gifted/Talented Program
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 335 96.26
YES 13 3.74
 
Title I Services
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 306 87.93
YES 42 12.07
 
Special Education
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 328 94.25
YES 20 5.75
 
Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
UNDER 30 84 24.35
30 - 39 199 57.68
40 - 49 51 14.78
50 - 59 10 2.90
60 OR OVER 1 0.29

Frequency Missing = 3

 

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 34 10.43
2 YR COLL/TECH 118 36.20
4 YR COLLEGE 158 48.47
OTHER 16 4.91

Frequency Missing = 22

 

Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
ELEM. SCHOOL 3 0.89
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 17 5.04
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 89 26.41
SOME COLLEGE 111 32.94
COLLEGE GRADUATE 90 26.71
GRADUATE SCHOOL 27 8.01

Frequency Missing = 11

 

Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 32 9.67
10,000 - 19,999 41 12.39
20,000 - 29,999 72 21.75
30,000 - 39,999 50 15.11
40,000 - 49,999 38 11.48
50,000 - 59,999 47 14.20
60,000 - 69,999 12 3.63
OVER $70,000 39 11.78

Frequency Missing = 17

 

Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 100 29.67
HALF A & B 87 25.82
MOSTLY B 13 3.86
HALF B & C 18 5.34
MOSTLY C 2 0.59
HALF C & D 5 1.48
MOSTLY D 1 0.30
GRADE NOT GIVEN 111 32.94

Frequency Missing = 11

 

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 155 47.69
GOTTEN WORSE 34 10.46
STAYED THE SAME 136 41.85

Frequency Missing = 23

 

How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 69 20.18
1/2 HR OR LESS 130 38.01
1 HR 110 32.16
2 HRS 25 7.31
MORE THAN 2 HRS 8 2.34

Frequency Missing = 6

 

Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT18a Frequency Percent
NEVER 8 2.33
ONCE/TWICE 99 28.78
3-5 TIMES 127 36.92
5-10 TIMES 63 18.31
11+ TIMES 47 13.66

Frequency Missing = 4

 

Gone to an open house at school.
PRT18b Frequency Percent
NEVER 26 7.58
ONCE/TWICE 231 67.35
3-5 TIMES 76 22.16
5-10 TIMES 8 2.33
11+ TIMES 2 0.58

Frequency Missing = 5

 

Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT18c Frequency Percent
NEVER 45 13.16
ONCE/TWICE 159 46.49
3-5 TIMES 120 35.09
5-10 TIMES 12 3.51
11+ TIMES 6 1.75

Frequency Missing = 6

 

Visited the school on your own.
PRT18d Frequency Percent
NEVER 61 17.73
ONCE/TWICE 125 36.34
3-5 TIMES 81 23.55
5-10 TIMES 42 12.21
11+ TIMES 35 10.17

Frequency Missing = 4

 

Helped with after-school activities.
PRT18e Frequency Percent
NEVER 192 56.64
ONCE/TWICE 77 22.71
3-5 TIMES 41 12.09
5-10 TIMES 13 3.83
11+ TIMES 16 4.72

Frequency Missing = 9

 

Helped with classroom learning.
PRT18f Frequency Percent
NEVER 217 63.82
ONCE/TWICE 86 25.29
3-5 TIMES 29 8.53
5-10 TIMES 1 0.29
11+ TIMES 7 2.06

Frequency Missing = 8

 

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 33 9.68
B 132 38.71
C 102 29.91
D 36 10.56
F 7 2.05
DONT KNOW 31 9.09

Frequency Missing = 7

 

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 8 2.34
B 68 19.88
C 132 38.60
D 46 13.45
F 3 0.88
DONT KNOW 85 24.85

Frequency Missing = 6

 

I know the first name
of 5 or more of my child's
closest friends.
prt21a Frequency Percent
NO 23 6.67
YES 322 93.33

Frequency Missing = 3

 

I know the parents of
5 or more of my child's
closest friends.
prt21b Frequency Percent
NO 101 29.28
YES 244 70.72

Frequency Missing = 3

 

I enforce family rules
about how many hours our
child can watch TV.
prt21c Frequency Percent
NO 68 19.65
YES 278 80.35

Frequency Missing = 2

 

I have expectations for
our child to maintain
a certain grade average.
prt21d Frequency Percent
NO 22 6.38
YES 323 93.62

Frequency Missing = 3

 

I enforce family rules
for our child about doing
homework.
prt21e Frequency Percent
NO 6 1.74
YES 339 98.26

Frequency Missing = 3

 

My child has a computer
at home to use for school
work.
prt21f Frequency Percent
NO 92 26.44
YES 256 73.56
 
My child has access to
the internet at home.
prt21g Frequency Percent
NO 119 34.39
YES 227 65.61

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Talk to your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt22a Frequency Percent
OCCASIONALLY 25 7.25
REGULARLY 320 92.75

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Talk to your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt22b Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 96 28.32
RARELY 102 30.09
OCCASIONALLY 97 28.61
REGULARLY 44 12.98

Frequency Missing = 9

 

Talk to your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt22c Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 58 16.91
RARELY 79 23.03
OCCASIONALLY 141 41.11
REGULARLY 65 18.95

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
RISSLER ELEM., TRENTON R-IX 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. 57 16.4 172 49.4 92 26.4 22 6.3 5 1.4 0
24 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 81 23.5 186 54.1 56 16.3 19 5.5 2 0.6 4
25 - There are good learning materials at my child's school. 81 23.5 198 57.6 59 17.2 3 0.9 3 0.9 4
26 - My child likes attending this school. 124 36.0 162 47.1 38 11.0 12 3.5 8 2.3 4
27 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 146 42.3 156 45.2 34 9.9 8 2.3 1 0.3 3
28 - My child's school is a good place to learn. 79 23.0 176 51.2 78 22.7 9 2.6 2 0.6 4
29 - My child uses computers effectively at school. 57 16.6 164 47.7 109 31.7 11 3.2 3 0.9 4
30 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 119 34.7 168 49.0 40 11.7 13 3.8 3 0.9 5
31 - I feel my child is safe at school. 98 28.7 183 53.5 46 13.5 13 3.8 2 0.6 6
32 - I am welcome to discuss my child's educational needs with the school. 109 31.7 177 51.5 50 14.5 6 1.7 2 0.6 4
33 - My child's school building is in good condition. 102 29.8 195 57.0 32 9.4 13 3.8 0 0.0 6
34 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 39 11.5 145 42.6 106 31.2 44 12.9 6 1.8 8
35 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 59 17.2 156 45.3 97 28.2 23 6.7 9 2.6 4
36 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 34 9.9 42 12.3 91 26.6 103 30.1 72 21.1 6
37 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 31 9.1 147 43.2 104 30.6 40 11.8 18 5.3 8
38 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 88 25.6 178 51.7 62 18.0 14 4.1 2 0.6 4
39 - The school board listens to parents concerns. 22 6.4 93 27.0 181 52.6 31 9.0 17 4.9 4
40 - It is important for students to have access to computers at school. 154 44.5 155 44.8 34 9.8 3 0.9 0 0.0 2
41 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 63 18.5 163 47.8 104 30.5 8 2.3 3 0.9 7
42 - The school encourages my child to do well on MAP tests. 110 32.4 177 52.2 51 15.0 0 0.0 1 0.3 9
43 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 39 11.4 114 33.3 177 51.8 10 2.9 2 0.6 6
44 - My child's teacher makes learning interesting. 117 33.9 165 47.8 58 16.8 4 1.2 1 0.3 3
45 - Teachers in my child's school really care about my child. 80 23.2 152 44.1 76 22.0 25 7.2 12 3.5 3
46 - If a student in my child's school has a problem, teachers will listen and help. 72 20.9 155 45.1 95 27.6 15 4.4 7 2.0 4
47 - Teachers treat my child with respect. 83 24.1 184 53.3 62 18.0 15 4.3 1 0.3 3
48 - My child knows what he/she are supposed to be learning. 87 25.1 200 57.8 47 13.6 10 2.9 2 0.6 2
49 - My child's teacher expects very good work from my child. 97 28.0 208 60.1 39 11.3 1 0.3 1 0.3 2
50 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career goals. 23 6.8 99 29.1 183 53.8 31 9.1 4 1.2 8
51 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 61 17.9 164 48.1 96 28.2 13 3.8 7 2.1 7
52 - The school has a written plan for improving student achievement 35 10.2 100 29.2 198 57.9 7 2.0 2 0.6 6
53 - What is taught at school meets the needs of my child. 55 15.9 179 51.7 87 25.1 20 5.8 5 1.4 2
54 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 61 17.6 184 53.2 74 21.4 22 6.4 5 1.4 2
55 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 109 31.7 160 46.5 61 17.7 11 3.2 3 0.9 4
56 - I receive information about the educational programs available to my child at school. 65 18.8 175 50.7 78 22.6 21 6.1 6 1.7 3
57 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 75 21.9 183 53.4 73 21.3 11 3.2 1 0.3 5
58 - The school board has high expectations for student learning. 46 13.5 140 41.1 143 41.9 8 2.3 4 1.2 7
59 - My child has fun learning. 106 30.8 186 54.1 38 11.0 12 3.5 2 0.6 4
60 - The community is proud of this school. 54 15.8 159 46.5 99 28.9 21 6.1 9 2.6 6
61 - I receive regular communications from school about how well my child is doing in school. 81 23.5 172 50.0 57 16.6 22 6.4 12 3.5 4
62 - I believe my child can do well in school. 194 56.4 140 40.7 10 2.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 4
63 - Other children are friendly to my child. 98 28.5 190 55.2 45 13.1 8 2.3 3 0.9 4
64 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 118 34.5 164 48.0 55 16.1 4 1.2 1 0.3 6
65 - There is a feeling of belonging at my child's school. 73 21.3 161 46.9 79 23.0 22 6.4 8 2.3 5
66 - My child's teachers think my child can learn. 124 36.3 179 52.3 36 10.5 3 0.9 0 0.0 6
67 - My child is treated fairly at school. 90 26.2 180 52.5 57 16.6 12 3.5 4 1.2 5
68 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 49 14.2 121 35.2 116 33.7 36 10.5 22 6.4 4

Data Collected in Fall, 2002
Tables Posted April 15, 2006
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education