MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Parent Frequency Distribution Report
SKYLINE ELEM., HICKORY CO. R-I School District

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
K-1 89 24.18
2ND 54 14.67
3RD 49 13.32
4TH 57 15.49
5TH 62 16.85
6TH 57 15.49

Frequency Missing = 3

 

My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 174 49.01
Girl 181 50.99

Frequency Missing = 16

 

What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 308 84.15
FATHER 38 10.38
STEPMOTHER 1 0.27
STEPFATHER 3 0.82
GRANDMOTHER 11 3.01
GRANDFATHER 1 0.27
OTHER RELATIVE 3 0.82
UNRELATED 1 0.27

Frequency Missing = 5

 

How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 26 7.18
1 137 37.85
2 194 53.59
3 OR MORE 5 1.38

Frequency Missing = 9

 

How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 121 32.97
5 - 10 YRS 101 27.52
11 - 15 YRS 49 13.35
OVER 15 YRS 96 26.16

Frequency Missing = 4

 

How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 85 23.35
2 HRS 166 45.60
3 HRS 79 21.70
4 HRS 24 6.59
5 HRS 6 1.65
6 + HRS 4 1.10

Frequency Missing = 7

 

Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 73 20.22
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 212 58.73
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 56 15.51
OTHER 20 5.54

Frequency Missing = 10

 

Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 351 97.50
AFR. AMERICAN (N-HISPC) 1 0.28
AMERICAN INDIAN 3 0.83
HISPANIC 4 1.11
MULTI-RACIAL 1 0.28

Frequency Missing = 11

 

How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
NONE 4 1.10
1 52 14.29
2 149 40.93
3 100 27.47
4 49 13.46
5 9 2.47
6 1 0.27

Frequency Missing = 7

 

Vocational Education
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 353 95.15
YES 18 4.85
 
Gifted/Talented Program
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 369 99.46
YES 2 0.54
 
Title I Services
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 342 92.18
YES 29 7.82
 
Special Education
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 348 93.80
YES 23 6.20
 
Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
UNDER 30 58 15.98
30 - 39 199 54.82
40 - 49 91 25.07
50 - 59 12 3.31
60 OR OVER 3 0.83

Frequency Missing = 8

 

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 40 11.40
2 YR COLL/TECH 90 25.64
4 YR COLLEGE 195 55.56
OTHER 26 7.41

Frequency Missing = 20

 

Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
ELEM. SCHOOL 2 0.56
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 47 13.06
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 131 36.39
SOME COLLEGE 107 29.72
COLLEGE GRADUATE 56 15.56
GRADUATE SCHOOL 17 4.72

Frequency Missing = 11

 

Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 27 7.89
10,000 - 19,999 67 19.59
20,000 - 29,999 60 17.54
30,000 - 39,999 43 12.57
40,000 - 49,999 48 14.04
50,000 - 59,999 43 12.57
60,000 - 69,999 19 5.56
OVER $70,000 35 10.23

Frequency Missing = 29

 

Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 133 36.44
HALF A & B 94 25.75
MOSTLY B 29 7.95
HALF B & C 27 7.40
MOSTLY C 23 6.30
HALF C & D 12 3.29
MOSTLY D 4 1.10
BELOW D 4 1.10
GRADE NOT GIVEN 39 10.68

Frequency Missing = 6

 

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 219 62.04
GOTTEN WORSE 18 5.10
STAYED THE SAME 116 32.86

Frequency Missing = 18

 

How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 84 23.01
DOESNT DO IT 7 1.92
1/2 HR OR LESS 175 47.95
1 HR 81 22.19
2 HRS 14 3.84
MORE THAN 2 HRS 4 1.10

Frequency Missing = 6

 

Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT18a Frequency Percent
NEVER 13 3.56
ONCE/TWICE 115 31.51
3-5 TIMES 128 35.07
5-10 TIMES 64 17.53
11+ TIMES 45 12.33

Frequency Missing = 6

 

Gone to an open house at school.
PRT18b Frequency Percent
NEVER 39 10.63
ONCE/TWICE 282 76.84
3-5 TIMES 38 10.35
5-10 TIMES 2 0.54
11+ TIMES 6 1.63

Frequency Missing = 4

 

Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT18c Frequency Percent
NEVER 35 9.56
ONCE/TWICE 248 67.76
3-5 TIMES 72 19.67
5-10 TIMES 3 0.82
11+ TIMES 8 2.19

Frequency Missing = 5

 

Visited the school on your own.
PRT18d Frequency Percent
NEVER 67 18.36
ONCE/TWICE 108 29.59
3-5 TIMES 85 23.29
5-10 TIMES 38 10.41
11+ TIMES 67 18.36

Frequency Missing = 6

 

Helped with after-school activities.
PRT18e Frequency Percent
NEVER 223 61.10
ONCE/TWICE 79 21.64
3-5 TIMES 23 6.30
5-10 TIMES 20 5.48
11+ TIMES 20 5.48

Frequency Missing = 6

 

Helped with classroom learning.
PRT18f Frequency Percent
NEVER 272 75.77
ONCE/TWICE 66 18.38
3-5 TIMES 9 2.51
5-10 TIMES 6 1.67
11+ TIMES 6 1.67

Frequency Missing = 12

 

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 105 28.53
B 153 41.58
C 72 19.57
D 13 3.53
F 8 2.17
DONT KNOW 17 4.62

Frequency Missing = 3

 

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 4 1.08
B 67 18.11
C 150 40.54
D 51 13.78
F 29 7.84
DONT KNOW 69 18.65

Frequency Missing = 1

 

I know the first name
of 5 or more of my child's
closest friends.
prt21a Frequency Percent
NO 34 9.26
YES 333 90.74

Frequency Missing = 4

 

I know the parents of
5 or more of my child's
closest friends.
prt21b Frequency Percent
NO 125 33.78
YES 245 66.22

Frequency Missing = 1

 

I enforce family rules
about how many hours our
child can watch TV.
prt21c Frequency Percent
NO 104 28.26
YES 264 71.74

Frequency Missing = 3

 

I have expectations for
our child to maintain
a certain grade average.
prt21d Frequency Percent
NO 29 7.90
YES 338 92.10

Frequency Missing = 4

 

I enforce family rules
for our child about doing
homework.
prt21e Frequency Percent
NO 11 3.00
YES 356 97.00

Frequency Missing = 4

 

My child has a computer
at home to use for school
work.
prt21f Frequency Percent
NO 124 34.16
YES 239 65.84

Frequency Missing = 8

 

My child has access to
the internet at home.
prt21g Frequency Percent
NO 195 52.99
YES 173 47.01

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Talk to your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt22a Frequency Percent
RARELY 4 1.10
OCCASIONALLY 36 9.86
REGULARLY 325 89.04

Frequency Missing = 6

 

Talk to your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt22b Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 101 27.75
RARELY 77 21.15
OCCASIONALLY 124 34.07
REGULARLY 62 17.03

Frequency Missing = 7

 

Talk to your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt22c Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 48 13.15
RARELY 56 15.34
OCCASIONALLY 170 46.58
REGULARLY 91 24.93

Frequency Missing = 6

Data Collected in Spring, 2004
Tables Posted April 15, 2006
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Parent Frequency Distribution Report
SKYLINE ELEM., HICKORY CO. R-I 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. 87 23.8 190 52.1 62 17.0 16 4.4 10 2.7 6
24 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 122 33.3 181 49.5 42 11.5 15 4.1 6 1.6 5
25 - There are good learning materials at my child's school. 125 34.4 191 52.6 42 11.6 3 0.8 2 0.6 8
26 - My child likes attending this school. 177 48.5 149 40.8 20 5.5 8 2.2 11 3.0 6
27 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 172 47.0 159 43.4 21 5.7 11 3.0 3 0.8 5
28 - My child's school is a good place to learn. 147 40.4 173 47.5 31 8.5 10 2.7 3 0.8 7
29 - My child uses computers effectively at school. 133 36.4 188 51.5 36 9.9 7 1.9 1 0.3 6
30 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 157 43.4 180 49.7 17 4.7 6 1.7 2 0.6 9
31 - I feel my child is safe at school. 157 42.9 177 48.4 18 4.9 10 2.7 4 1.1 5
32 - I am welcome to discuss my child's educational needs with the school. 153 42.0 180 49.5 19 5.2 9 2.5 3 0.8 7
33 - My child's school building is in good condition. 176 48.2 165 45.2 21 5.8 3 0.8 0 0.0 6
34 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 91 25.1 141 39.0 98 27.1 24 6.6 8 2.2 9
35 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 97 26.4 162 44.1 70 19.1 21 5.7 17 4.6 4
36 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 24 6.6 19 5.2 43 11.9 101 27.9 175 48.3 9
37 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 73 20.0 186 51.0 81 22.2 18 4.9 7 1.9 6
38 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 120 32.7 187 51.0 40 10.9 16 4.4 4 1.1 4
39 - The school board listens to parents concerns. 49 13.5 101 27.9 163 45.0 33 9.1 16 4.4 9
40 - It is important for students to have access to computers at school. 190 51.9 151 41.3 14 3.8 8 2.2 3 0.8 5
41 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 97 26.6 183 50.3 71 19.5 12 3.3 1 0.3 7
42 - The school encourages my child to do well on MAP tests. 181 50.4 142 39.6 35 9.7 1 0.3 0 0.0 12
43 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 89 24.9 154 43.1 111 31.1 3 0.8 0 0.0 14
44 - My child's teacher makes learning interesting. 146 40.2 159 43.8 41 11.3 11 3.0 6 1.7 8
45 - Teachers in my child's school really care about my child. 133 36.6 155 42.7 40 11.0 25 6.9 10 2.8 8
46 - If a student in my child's school has a problem, teachers will listen and help. 104 28.7 169 46.7 62 17.1 20 5.5 7 1.9 9
47 - Teachers treat my child with respect. 115 31.7 184 50.7 40 11.0 19 5.2 5 1.4 8
48 - My child knows what he/she are supposed to be learning. 128 35.3 189 52.1 32 8.8 12 3.3 2 0.6 8
49 - My child's teacher expects very good work from my child. 143 39.4 191 52.6 24 6.6 2 0.6 3 0.8 8
50 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career goals. 55 15.3 131 36.5 146 40.7 22 6.1 5 1.4 12
51 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 108 30.0 165 45.8 76 21.1 9 2.5 2 0.6 11
52 - The school has a written plan for improving student achievement 84 23.5 132 36.9 123 34.4 16 4.5 3 0.8 13
53 - What is taught at school meets the needs of my child. 103 28.4 195 53.7 46 12.7 14 3.9 5 1.4 8
54 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 89 24.5 175 48.2 58 16.0 33 9.1 8 2.2 8
55 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 126 34.7 169 46.6 51 14.0 6 1.7 11 3.0 8
56 - I receive information about the educational programs available to my child at school. 91 25.2 153 42.4 70 19.4 35 9.7 12 3.3 10
57 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 100 27.3 199 54.4 46 12.6 13 3.6 8 2.2 5
58 - The school board has high expectations for student learning. 73 20.1 173 47.7 93 25.6 16 4.4 8 2.2 8
59 - My child has fun learning. 124 34.1 177 48.6 39 10.7 15 4.1 9 2.5 7
60 - The community is proud of this school. 168 45.9 161 44.0 30 8.2 4 1.1 3 0.8 5
61 - I receive regular communications from school about how well my child is doing in school. 127 34.9 169 46.4 33 9.1 29 8.0 6 1.6 7
62 - I believe my child can do well in school. 227 62.0 132 36.1 4 1.1 3 0.8 0 0.0 5
63 - Other children are friendly to my child. 119 32.6 180 49.3 38 10.4 18 4.9 10 2.7 6
64 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 163 44.8 158 43.4 34 9.3 4 1.1 5 1.4 7
65 - There is a feeling of belonging at my child's school. 125 34.2 166 45.5 45 12.3 18 4.9 11 3.0 6
66 - My child's teachers think my child can learn. 158 43.6 179 49.4 18 5.0 4 1.1 3 0.8 9
67 - My child is treated fairly at school. 125 34.3 181 49.7 34 9.3 16 4.4 8 2.2 7
68 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 115 31.7 142 39.1 85 23.4 13 3.6 8 2.2 8

Data Collected in Spring, 2004
Tables Posted April 15, 2006
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education