| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Parent Frequency Distribution Report |
| CLINTON MIDDLE, CLINTON School District |
| In what grade is your child? | ||
| PRt1 | Frequency | Percent |
| 3RD | 1 | 0.31 |
| 5TH | 2 | 0.62 |
| 6TH | 115 | 35.83 |
| 7TH | 112 | 34.89 |
| 8TH | 91 | 28.35 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| My child is a: girl, boy | ||
| prt2 | Frequency | Percent |
| Boy | 146 | 46.50 |
| Girl | 168 | 53.50 |
| Frequency Missing = 12 |
| What is your relationship to the child? |
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| prt3 | Frequency | Percent |
| MOTHER | 267 | 82.66 |
| FATHER | 40 | 12.38 |
| STEPMOTHER | 5 | 1.55 |
| STEPFATHER | 3 | 0.93 |
| GRANDMOTHER | 7 | 2.17 |
| OTHER RELATIVE | 1 | 0.31 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| How many adults in your household work outside the home for pay? |
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| prt4 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 15 | 4.67 |
| 1 | 122 | 38.01 |
| 2 | 176 | 54.83 |
| 3 OR MORE | 8 | 2.49 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| How many years have you lived in this school district? |
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| prt5 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 5 YRS | 82 | 25.55 |
| 5 - 10 YRS | 66 | 20.56 |
| 11 - 15 YRS | 51 | 15.89 |
| OVER 15 YRS | 122 | 38.01 |
| 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 | 66 | 20.69 |
| 2 HRS | 119 | 37.30 |
| 3 HRS | 75 | 23.51 |
| 4 HRS | 39 | 12.23 |
| 5 HRS | 11 | 3.45 |
| 6 + HRS | 9 | 2.82 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| Which best describes your household? | ||
| prt7 | Frequency | Percent |
| SINGLE PARENT | 76 | 23.60 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-M/F | 172 | 53.42 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-STEP | 62 | 19.25 |
| OTHER | 12 | 3.73 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| prt8 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE (N-HISPC) | 311 | 96.58 |
| AFR. AMERICAN (N-HISPC) | 4 | 1.24 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 2 | 0.62 |
| HISPANIC | 1 | 0.31 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 4 | 1.24 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| How many children in your household are under 18 years old? |
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| prt9 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 3 | 0.93 |
| 1 | 69 | 21.36 |
| 2 | 152 | 47.06 |
| 3 | 71 | 21.98 |
| 4 | 22 | 6.81 |
| 5 | 5 | 1.55 |
| 7 OR MORE | 1 | 0.31 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Vocational Education | ||
| prt10a | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 300 | 92.02 |
| YES | 26 | 7.98 |
| Gifted/Talented Program | ||
| prt10b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 302 | 92.64 |
| YES | 24 | 7.36 |
| Title I Services | ||
| prt10c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 307 | 94.17 |
| YES | 19 | 5.83 |
| Special Education | ||
| prt10d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 305 | 93.56 |
| YES | 21 | 6.44 |
| Which category best describes your age? |
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| prt11 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 30 | 10 | 3.11 |
| 30 - 39 | 156 | 48.45 |
| 40 - 49 | 135 | 41.93 |
| 50 - 59 | 17 | 5.28 |
| 60 OR OVER | 4 | 1.24 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| 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 | 33 | 10.48 |
| 2 YR COLL/TECH | 60 | 19.05 |
| 4 YR COLLEGE | 198 | 62.86 |
| OTHER | 24 | 7.62 |
| Frequency Missing = 11 |
| Which best describes your level of education? |
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| prt13 | Frequency | Percent |
| ELEM. SCHOOL | 2 | 0.63 |
| SOME HIGH SCHOOL | 33 | 10.34 |
| HIGH SCHOOL GRAD | 122 | 38.24 |
| SOME COLLEGE | 84 | 26.33 |
| COLLEGE GRADUATE | 52 | 16.30 |
| GRADUATE SCHOOL | 26 | 8.15 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| Which category best describes the total annual income of your household? |
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| prt14 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER $ 10,000 | 22 | 7.19 |
| 10,000 - 19,999 | 47 | 15.36 |
| 20,000 - 29,999 | 34 | 11.11 |
| 30,000 - 39,999 | 43 | 14.05 |
| 40,000 - 49,999 | 44 | 14.38 |
| 50,000 - 59,999 | 39 | 12.75 |
| 60,000 - 69,999 | 31 | 10.13 |
| OVER $70,000 | 46 | 15.03 |
| Frequency Missing = 20 |
| Which of the following best describes your child's grades so far in school? |
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| prt15 | Frequency | Percent |
| MOSTLY A | 133 | 41.96 |
| HALF A & B | 103 | 32.49 |
| MOSTLY B | 28 | 8.83 |
| HALF B & C | 32 | 10.09 |
| MOSTLY C | 7 | 2.21 |
| HALF C & D | 8 | 2.52 |
| MOSTLY D | 2 | 0.63 |
| GRADE NOT GIVEN | 4 | 1.26 |
| Frequency Missing = 9 |
| 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 | 90 | 30.00 |
| GOTTEN WORSE | 51 | 17.00 |
| STAYED THE SAME | 159 | 53.00 |
| Frequency Missing = 26 |
| How much time does your child spend on homework each day? |
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| prt17 | Frequency | Percent |
| DOESNT HAVE ANY | 35 | 11.08 |
| 1/2 HR OR LESS | 123 | 38.92 |
| 1 HR | 132 | 41.77 |
| 2 HRS | 23 | 7.28 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 3 | 0.95 |
| Frequency Missing = 10 |
| Talked to your child's teacher. | ||
| PRT18a | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 30 | 9.35 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 169 | 52.65 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 80 | 24.92 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 22 | 6.85 |
| 11+ TIMES | 20 | 6.23 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| Gone to an open house at school. | ||
| PRT18b | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 24 | 7.41 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 240 | 74.07 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 46 | 14.20 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 5 | 1.54 |
| 11+ TIMES | 9 | 2.78 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Attended parent/teacher meetings. | ||
| PRT18c | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 35 | 10.84 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 206 | 63.78 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 56 | 17.34 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 11 | 3.41 |
| 11+ TIMES | 15 | 4.64 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Visited the school on your own. | ||
| PRT18d | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 97 | 30.12 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 133 | 41.30 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 57 | 17.70 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 9 | 2.80 |
| 11+ TIMES | 26 | 8.07 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Helped with after-school activities. | ||
| PRT18e | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 202 | 63.32 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 70 | 21.94 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 25 | 7.84 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 10 | 3.13 |
| 11+ TIMES | 12 | 3.76 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| Helped with classroom learning. | ||
| PRT18f | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 258 | 80.63 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 42 | 13.13 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 6 | 1.88 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 4 | 1.25 |
| 11+ TIMES | 10 | 3.13 |
| 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 | 24 | 7.48 |
| B | 130 | 40.50 |
| C | 105 | 32.71 |
| D | 32 | 9.97 |
| F | 10 | 3.12 |
| DONT KNOW | 20 | 6.23 |
| 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 | 5 | 1.56 |
| B | 47 | 14.69 |
| C | 149 | 46.56 |
| D | 51 | 15.94 |
| F | 9 | 2.81 |
| DONT KNOW | 59 | 18.44 |
| 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 | 21 | 6.58 |
| YES | 298 | 93.42 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| I know the parents of 5 or more of my child's closest friends. |
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| prt21b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 99 | 31.03 |
| YES | 220 | 68.97 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| I enforce family rules about how many hours our child can watch TV. |
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| prt21c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 115 | 36.05 |
| YES | 204 | 63.95 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| I have expectations for our child to maintain a certain grade average. |
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| prt21d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 10 | 3.13 |
| YES | 309 | 96.87 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| I enforce family rules for our child about doing homework. |
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| prt21e | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 14 | 4.38 |
| YES | 306 | 95.63 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| My child has a computer at home to use for school work. |
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| prt21f | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 73 | 22.96 |
| YES | 245 | 77.04 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| My child has access to the internet at home. |
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| prt21g | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 116 | 36.59 |
| YES | 201 | 63.41 |
| Frequency Missing = 9 |
| Talk to your child about his/her experiences in school. |
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| prt22a | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 1 | 0.31 |
| RARELY | 4 | 1.25 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 53 | 16.51 |
| REGULARLY | 263 | 81.93 |
| 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 | 18 | 5.59 |
| RARELY | 42 | 13.04 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 152 | 47.20 |
| REGULARLY | 110 | 34.16 |
| 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 | 12 | 3.73 |
| RARELY | 24 | 7.45 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 121 | 37.58 |
| REGULARLY | 165 | 51.24 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2002 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Parent Frequency Distribution Report |
| CLINTON MIDDLE, CLINTON 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. | 37 | 11.6 | 170 | 53.5 | 74 | 23.3 | 25 | 7.9 | 12 | 3.8 | 8 |
| 24 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. | 52 | 16.3 | 193 | 60.3 | 50 | 15.6 | 18 | 5.6 | 7 | 2.2 | 6 |
| 25 - There are good learning materials at my child's school. | 40 | 12.8 | 172 | 55.0 | 88 | 28.1 | 10 | 3.2 | 3 | 1.0 | 13 |
| 26 - My child likes attending this school. | 76 | 24.1 | 168 | 53.2 | 40 | 12.7 | 17 | 5.4 | 15 | 4.7 | 10 |
| 27 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. | 92 | 28.9 | 178 | 56.0 | 34 | 10.7 | 10 | 3.1 | 4 | 1.3 | 8 |
| 28 - My child's school is a good place to learn. | 49 | 15.5 | 182 | 57.6 | 69 | 21.8 | 10 | 3.2 | 6 | 1.9 | 10 |
| 29 - My child uses computers effectively at school. | 54 | 16.9 | 172 | 53.8 | 69 | 21.6 | 16 | 5.0 | 9 | 2.8 | 6 |
| 30 - I know how well my child is doing in class. | 75 | 23.7 | 185 | 58.4 | 37 | 11.7 | 12 | 3.8 | 8 | 2.5 | 9 |
| 31 - I feel my child is safe at school. | 66 | 20.8 | 177 | 55.7 | 54 | 17.0 | 13 | 4.1 | 8 | 2.5 | 8 |
| 32 - I am welcome to discuss my child's educational needs with the school. | 76 | 24.0 | 180 | 56.8 | 41 | 12.9 | 14 | 4.4 | 6 | 1.9 | 9 |
| 33 - My child's school building is in good condition. | 38 | 11.9 | 170 | 53.3 | 73 | 22.9 | 28 | 8.8 | 10 | 3.1 | 7 |
| 34 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. | 28 | 8.8 | 89 | 28.0 | 90 | 28.3 | 66 | 20.8 | 45 | 14.2 | 8 |
| 35 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. | 35 | 11.1 | 149 | 47.3 | 75 | 23.8 | 33 | 10.5 | 23 | 7.3 | 11 |
| 36 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. | 35 | 10.9 | 48 | 15.0 | 81 | 25.3 | 106 | 33.1 | 50 | 15.6 | 6 |
| 37 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 18 | 5.6 | 110 | 34.5 | 113 | 35.4 | 56 | 17.6 | 22 | 6.9 | 7 |
| 38 - The school encourages parents to be involved. | 57 | 18.0 | 169 | 53.5 | 59 | 18.7 | 18 | 5.7 | 13 | 4.1 | 10 |
| 39 - The school board listens to parents concerns. | 19 | 6.0 | 102 | 32.4 | 121 | 38.4 | 48 | 15.2 | 25 | 7.9 | 11 |
| 40 - It is important for students to have access to computers at school. | 139 | 43.8 | 153 | 48.3 | 20 | 6.3 | 5 | 1.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 9 |
| 41 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. | 55 | 17.4 | 156 | 49.4 | 90 | 28.5 | 9 | 2.8 | 6 | 1.9 | 10 |
| 42 - The school encourages my child to do well on MAP tests. | 86 | 27.4 | 196 | 62.4 | 27 | 8.6 | 3 | 1.0 | 2 | 0.6 | 12 |
| 43 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 53 | 17.1 | 165 | 53.2 | 81 | 26.1 | 10 | 3.2 | 1 | 0.3 | 16 |
| 44 - My child's teacher makes learning interesting. | 37 | 11.7 | 163 | 51.4 | 96 | 30.3 | 18 | 5.7 | 3 | 0.9 | 9 |
| 45 - Teachers in my child's school really care about my child. | 46 | 14.6 | 145 | 45.9 | 84 | 26.6 | 28 | 8.9 | 13 | 4.1 | 10 |
| 46 - If a student in my child's school has a problem, teachers will listen and help. | 26 | 8.2 | 166 | 52.4 | 92 | 29.0 | 20 | 6.3 | 13 | 4.1 | 9 |
| 47 - Teachers treat my child with respect. | 41 | 13.0 | 163 | 51.6 | 81 | 25.6 | 21 | 6.6 | 10 | 3.2 | 10 |
| 48 - My child knows what he/she are supposed to be learning. | 62 | 19.6 | 212 | 67.1 | 33 | 10.4 | 6 | 1.9 | 3 | 0.9 | 10 |
| 49 - My child's teacher expects very good work from my child. | 66 | 20.8 | 200 | 62.9 | 47 | 14.8 | 4 | 1.3 | 1 | 0.3 | 8 |
| 50 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career goals. | 31 | 9.8 | 106 | 33.5 | 126 | 39.9 | 40 | 12.7 | 13 | 4.1 | 10 |
| 51 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. | 65 | 20.6 | 174 | 55.2 | 60 | 19.0 | 9 | 2.9 | 7 | 2.2 | 11 |
| 52 - The school has a written plan for improving student achievement | 30 | 9.6 | 121 | 38.8 | 137 | 43.9 | 17 | 5.4 | 7 | 2.2 | 14 |
| 53 - What is taught at school meets the needs of my child. | 29 | 9.1 | 176 | 55.5 | 65 | 20.5 | 39 | 12.3 | 8 | 2.5 | 9 |
| 54 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. | 24 | 7.6 | 140 | 44.6 | 96 | 30.6 | 43 | 13.7 | 11 | 3.5 | 12 |
| 55 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. | 62 | 19.9 | 161 | 51.6 | 61 | 19.6 | 21 | 6.7 | 7 | 2.2 | 14 |
| 56 - I receive information about the educational programs available to my child at school. | 35 | 11.1 | 155 | 49.4 | 65 | 20.7 | 42 | 13.4 | 17 | 5.4 | 12 |
| 57 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. | 39 | 12.3 | 187 | 58.8 | 61 | 19.2 | 20 | 6.3 | 11 | 3.5 | 8 |
| 58 - The school board has high expectations for student learning. | 36 | 11.3 | 157 | 49.2 | 94 | 29.5 | 24 | 7.5 | 8 | 2.5 | 7 |
| 59 - My child has fun learning. | 59 | 18.6 | 175 | 55.0 | 50 | 15.7 | 26 | 8.2 | 8 | 2.5 | 8 |
| 60 - The community is proud of this school. | 36 | 11.4 | 112 | 35.3 | 104 | 32.8 | 42 | 13.2 | 23 | 7.3 | 9 |
| 61 - I receive regular communications from school about how well my child is doing in school. | 31 | 9.8 | 166 | 52.4 | 63 | 19.9 | 39 | 12.3 | 18 | 5.7 | 9 |
| 62 - I believe my child can do well in school. | 173 | 53.9 | 138 | 43.0 | 9 | 2.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0.3 | 5 |
| 63 - Other children are friendly to my child. | 71 | 22.4 | 174 | 54.9 | 40 | 12.6 | 21 | 6.6 | 11 | 3.5 | 9 |
| 64 - My child's teachers are good teachers. | 64 | 20.3 | 170 | 53.8 | 67 | 21.2 | 7 | 2.2 | 8 | 2.5 | 10 |
| 65 - There is a feeling of belonging at my child's school. | 45 | 14.2 | 151 | 47.8 | 79 | 25.0 | 28 | 8.9 | 13 | 4.1 | 10 |
| 66 - My child's teachers think my child can learn. | 77 | 24.3 | 199 | 62.8 | 38 | 12.0 | 1 | 0.3 | 2 | 0.6 | 9 |
| 67 - My child is treated fairly at school. | 50 | 15.8 | 179 | 56.5 | 53 | 16.7 | 17 | 5.4 | 18 | 5.7 | 9 |
| 68 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 38 | 11.9 | 100 | 31.4 | 105 | 33.0 | 47 | 14.8 | 28 | 8.8 | 8 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2002 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |