| 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? |
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| 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? |
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| 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? |
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| 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? |
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| 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? |
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| 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? |
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| 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? |
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| 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? |
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| 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? |
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| 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? |
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| 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? |
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| 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? |
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| 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? |
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| 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? |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| prt21d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 22 | 6.38 |
| YES | 323 | 93.62 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| I enforce family rules for our child about doing homework. |
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| 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. |
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| prt21f | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 92 | 26.44 |
| YES | 256 | 73.56 |
| My child has access to the internet at home. |
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| prt21g | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 119 | 34.39 |
| YES | 227 | 65.61 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Talk to your child about his/her experiences in school. |
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| 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 |
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| 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. |
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| 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 |
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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. | 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 |