| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Parent Frequency Distribution Report |
| WM. N. CLARK MIDDLE, FAYETTE R-III School District |
| In what grade is your child? | ||
| PRt1 | Frequency | Percent |
| 6TH | 17 | 28.33 |
| 7TH | 22 | 36.67 |
| 8TH | 21 | 35.00 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| My child is a: girl, boy | ||
| prt2 | Frequency | Percent |
| Boy | 27 | 45.00 |
| Girl | 33 | 55.00 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| What is your relationship to the child? |
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| prt3 | Frequency | Percent |
| MOTHER | 52 | 86.67 |
| FATHER | 3 | 5.00 |
| STEPMOTHER | 4 | 6.67 |
| GRANDMOTHER | 1 | 1.67 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How many adults in your household work outside the home for pay? |
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| prt4 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 4 | 6.67 |
| 1 | 20 | 33.33 |
| 2 | 36 | 60.00 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How many years have you lived in this school district? |
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| prt5 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 5 YRS | 10 | 16.39 |
| 5 - 10 YRS | 15 | 24.59 |
| 11 - 15 YRS | 7 | 11.48 |
| OVER 15 YRS | 29 | 47.54 |
| How many hours of television does your child usually watch each day? |
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| prt6 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 HR OR LESS | 10 | 16.39 |
| 2 HRS | 25 | 40.98 |
| 3 HRS | 16 | 26.23 |
| 4 HRS | 9 | 14.75 |
| 6 + HRS | 1 | 1.64 |
| Which best describes your household? | ||
| prt7 | Frequency | Percent |
| SINGLE PARENT | 12 | 19.67 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-M/F | 40 | 65.57 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-STEP | 8 | 13.11 |
| OTHER | 1 | 1.64 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| prt8 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE (N-HISPC) | 53 | 88.33 |
| AFR. AMERICAN (N-HISPC) | 7 | 11.67 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How many children in your household are under 18 years old? |
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| prt9 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 | 13 | 23.64 |
| 2 | 23 | 41.82 |
| 3 | 11 | 20.00 |
| 4 | 8 | 14.55 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| Vocational Education | ||
| prt10a | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 56 | 91.80 |
| YES | 5 | 8.20 |
| Gifted/Talented Program | ||
| prt10b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 54 | 88.52 |
| YES | 7 | 11.48 |
| Title I Services | ||
| prt10c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 60 | 98.36 |
| YES | 1 | 1.64 |
| Special Education | ||
| prt10d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 56 | 91.80 |
| YES | 5 | 8.20 |
| Which category best describes your age? |
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| prt11 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 30 | 1 | 1.72 |
| 30 - 39 | 22 | 37.93 |
| 40 - 49 | 29 | 50.00 |
| 50 - 59 | 6 | 10.34 |
| 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 | 4 | 7.02 |
| 2 YR COLL/TECH | 8 | 14.04 |
| 4 YR COLLEGE | 42 | 73.68 |
| OTHER | 3 | 5.26 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Which best describes your level of education? |
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| prt13 | Frequency | Percent |
| ELEM. SCHOOL | 1 | 1.72 |
| SOME HIGH SCHOOL | 2 | 3.45 |
| HIGH SCHOOL GRAD | 17 | 29.31 |
| SOME COLLEGE | 11 | 18.97 |
| COLLEGE GRADUATE | 18 | 31.03 |
| GRADUATE SCHOOL | 9 | 15.52 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Which category best describes the total annual income of your household? |
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| prt14 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER $ 10,000 | 5 | 8.62 |
| 10,000 - 19,999 | 6 | 10.34 |
| 20,000 - 29,999 | 3 | 5.17 |
| 30,000 - 39,999 | 6 | 10.34 |
| 40,000 - 49,999 | 4 | 6.90 |
| 50,000 - 59,999 | 12 | 20.69 |
| 60,000 - 69,999 | 4 | 6.90 |
| OVER $70,000 | 18 | 31.03 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Which of the following best describes your child's grades so far in school? |
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| prt15 | Frequency | Percent |
| MOSTLY A | 25 | 40.98 |
| HALF A & B | 20 | 32.79 |
| MOSTLY B | 7 | 11.48 |
| HALF B & C | 3 | 4.92 |
| MOSTLY C | 3 | 4.92 |
| HALF C & D | 3 | 4.92 |
| 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 | 29 | 49.15 |
| GOTTEN WORSE | 4 | 6.78 |
| STAYED THE SAME | 26 | 44.07 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| How much time does your child spend on homework each day? |
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| prt17 | Frequency | Percent |
| DOESNT HAVE ANY | 2 | 3.28 |
| DOESNT DO IT | 1 | 1.64 |
| 1/2 HR OR LESS | 8 | 13.11 |
| 1 HR | 33 | 54.10 |
| 2 HRS | 13 | 21.31 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 4 | 6.56 |
| Talked to your child's teacher. | ||
| PRT18a | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 5 | 8.20 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 27 | 44.26 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 15 | 24.59 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 8 | 13.11 |
| 11+ TIMES | 6 | 9.84 |
| Gone to an open house at school. | ||
| PRT18b | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 6 | 9.84 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 43 | 70.49 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 10 | 16.39 |
| 11+ TIMES | 2 | 3.28 |
| Attended parent/teacher meetings. | ||
| PRT18c | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 6 | 9.84 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 39 | 63.93 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 13 | 21.31 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 1 | 1.64 |
| 11+ TIMES | 2 | 3.28 |
| Visited the school on your own. | ||
| PRT18d | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 12 | 19.67 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 17 | 27.87 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 19 | 31.15 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 6 | 9.84 |
| 11+ TIMES | 7 | 11.48 |
| Helped with after-school activities. | ||
| PRT18e | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 24 | 39.34 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 13 | 21.31 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 15 | 24.59 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 6 | 9.84 |
| 11+ TIMES | 3 | 4.92 |
| Helped with classroom learning. | ||
| PRT18f | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 44 | 72.13 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 11 | 18.03 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 2 | 3.28 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 1 | 1.64 |
| 11+ TIMES | 3 | 4.92 |
| 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 | 13 | 21.67 |
| B | 27 | 45.00 |
| C | 15 | 25.00 |
| D | 2 | 3.33 |
| F | 1 | 1.67 |
| DONT KNOW | 2 | 3.33 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| 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 |
| B | 18 | 29.51 |
| C | 21 | 34.43 |
| D | 7 | 11.48 |
| DONT KNOW | 15 | 24.59 |
| I know the first name of 5 or more of my child's closest friends. |
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| prt21a | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 2 | 3.28 |
| YES | 59 | 96.72 |
| I know the parents of 5 or more of my child's closest friends. |
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| prt21b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 11 | 18.03 |
| YES | 50 | 81.97 |
| I enforce family rules about how many hours our child can watch TV. |
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| prt21c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 15 | 24.59 |
| YES | 46 | 75.41 |
| I have expectations for our child to maintain a certain grade average. |
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| prt21d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 3 | 4.92 |
| YES | 58 | 95.08 |
| I enforce family rules for our child about doing homework. |
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| prt21e | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 2 | 3.28 |
| YES | 59 | 96.72 |
| My child has a computer at home to use for school work. |
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| prt21f | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 8 | 13.11 |
| YES | 53 | 86.89 |
| My child has access to the internet at home. |
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| prt21g | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 12 | 19.67 |
| YES | 49 | 80.33 |
| Talk to your child about his/her experiences in school. |
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| prt22a | Frequency | Percent |
| OCCASIONALLY | 4 | 6.56 |
| REGULARLY | 57 | 93.44 |
| Talk to your child about his/her plans for high school classes |
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| prt22b | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 6 | 9.84 |
| RARELY | 7 | 11.48 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 34 | 55.74 |
| REGULARLY | 14 | 22.95 |
| Talk to your child about his/her plans for after high school. |
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| prt22c | Frequency | Percent |
| RARELY | 7 | 11.48 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 32 | 52.46 |
| REGULARLY | 22 | 36.07 |
| Data Collected in Spring, 2004 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Parent Frequency Distribution Report |
| WM. N. CLARK MIDDLE, FAYETTE R-III 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. | 9 | 14.8 | 29 | 47.5 | 16 | 26.2 | 7 | 11.5 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 24 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. | 18 | 29.5 | 29 | 47.5 | 11 | 18.0 | 2 | 3.3 | 1 | 1.6 | 0 |
| 25 - There are good learning materials at my child's school. | 11 | 18.3 | 34 | 56.7 | 11 | 18.3 | 4 | 6.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 26 - My child likes attending this school. | 18 | 29.5 | 32 | 52.5 | 8 | 13.1 | 3 | 4.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 27 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. | 28 | 45.9 | 28 | 45.9 | 3 | 4.9 | 1 | 1.6 | 1 | 1.6 | 0 |
| 28 - My child's school is a good place to learn. | 18 | 29.5 | 30 | 49.2 | 11 | 18.0 | 2 | 3.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 29 - My child uses computers effectively at school. | 17 | 27.9 | 34 | 55.7 | 10 | 16.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 30 - I know how well my child is doing in class. | 25 | 41.0 | 34 | 55.7 | 2 | 3.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 31 - I feel my child is safe at school. | 19 | 31.1 | 32 | 52.5 | 5 | 8.2 | 4 | 6.6 | 1 | 1.6 | 0 |
| 32 - I am welcome to discuss my child's educational needs with the school. | 24 | 39.3 | 30 | 49.2 | 5 | 8.2 | 2 | 3.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 33 - My child's school building is in good condition. | 18 | 29.5 | 32 | 52.5 | 10 | 16.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 1.6 | 0 |
| 34 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. | 10 | 16.4 | 26 | 42.6 | 19 | 31.1 | 4 | 6.6 | 2 | 3.3 | 0 |
| 35 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. | 13 | 21.3 | 23 | 37.7 | 13 | 21.3 | 6 | 9.8 | 6 | 9.8 | 0 |
| 36 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. | 4 | 6.6 | 7 | 11.5 | 7 | 11.5 | 25 | 41.0 | 18 | 29.5 | 0 |
| 37 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 8 | 13.1 | 35 | 57.4 | 14 | 23.0 | 3 | 4.9 | 1 | 1.6 | 0 |
| 38 - The school encourages parents to be involved. | 15 | 24.6 | 31 | 50.8 | 13 | 21.3 | 2 | 3.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 39 - The school board listens to parents concerns. | 9 | 15.3 | 24 | 40.7 | 24 | 40.7 | 1 | 1.7 | 1 | 1.7 | 2 |
| 40 - It is important for students to have access to computers at school. | 36 | 60.0 | 19 | 31.7 | 3 | 5.0 | 1 | 1.7 | 1 | 1.7 | 1 |
| 41 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. | 14 | 23.0 | 33 | 54.1 | 11 | 18.0 | 2 | 3.3 | 1 | 1.6 | 0 |
| 42 - The school encourages my child to do well on MAP tests. | 25 | 41.0 | 30 | 49.2 | 6 | 9.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 43 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 9 | 15.0 | 27 | 45.0 | 23 | 38.3 | 1 | 1.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 44 - My child's teacher makes learning interesting. | 7 | 11.5 | 38 | 62.3 | 15 | 24.6 | 1 | 1.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 45 - Teachers in my child's school really care about my child. | 14 | 23.0 | 33 | 54.1 | 7 | 11.5 | 5 | 8.2 | 2 | 3.3 | 0 |
| 46 - If a student in my child's school has a problem, teachers will listen and help. | 11 | 18.0 | 32 | 52.5 | 13 | 21.3 | 4 | 6.6 | 1 | 1.6 | 0 |
| 47 - Teachers treat my child with respect. | 16 | 26.2 | 30 | 49.2 | 10 | 16.4 | 4 | 6.6 | 1 | 1.6 | 0 |
| 48 - My child knows what he/she are supposed to be learning. | 17 | 27.9 | 37 | 60.7 | 6 | 9.8 | 1 | 1.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 49 - My child's teacher expects very good work from my child. | 18 | 29.5 | 36 | 59.0 | 7 | 11.5 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 50 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career goals. | 7 | 11.7 | 25 | 41.7 | 22 | 36.7 | 6 | 10.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 51 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. | 18 | 29.5 | 28 | 45.9 | 11 | 18.0 | 3 | 4.9 | 1 | 1.6 | 0 |
| 52 - The school has a written plan for improving student achievement | 11 | 18.3 | 16 | 26.7 | 29 | 48.3 | 4 | 6.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 53 - What is taught at school meets the needs of my child. | 14 | 23.0 | 28 | 45.9 | 16 | 26.2 | 2 | 3.3 | 1 | 1.6 | 0 |
| 54 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. | 10 | 16.7 | 22 | 36.7 | 19 | 31.7 | 8 | 13.3 | 1 | 1.7 | 1 |
| 55 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. | 21 | 34.4 | 30 | 49.2 | 9 | 14.8 | 1 | 1.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 56 - I receive information about the educational programs available to my child at school. | 13 | 21.3 | 27 | 44.3 | 14 | 23.0 | 6 | 9.8 | 1 | 1.6 | 0 |
| 57 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. | 11 | 18.0 | 38 | 62.3 | 9 | 14.8 | 3 | 4.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 58 - The school board has high expectations for student learning. | 10 | 16.4 | 33 | 54.1 | 15 | 24.6 | 2 | 3.3 | 1 | 1.6 | 0 |
| 59 - My child has fun learning. | 10 | 16.7 | 32 | 53.3 | 13 | 21.7 | 5 | 8.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 60 - The community is proud of this school. | 18 | 29.5 | 34 | 55.7 | 8 | 13.1 | 1 | 1.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 61 - I receive regular communications from school about how well my child is doing in school. | 13 | 22.0 | 29 | 49.2 | 9 | 15.3 | 6 | 10.2 | 2 | 3.4 | 2 |
| 62 - I believe my child can do well in school. | 36 | 59.0 | 24 | 39.3 | 1 | 1.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 63 - Other children are friendly to my child. | 20 | 32.8 | 33 | 54.1 | 6 | 9.8 | 1 | 1.6 | 1 | 1.6 | 0 |
| 64 - My child's teachers are good teachers. | 19 | 31.1 | 32 | 52.5 | 8 | 13.1 | 2 | 3.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 65 - There is a feeling of belonging at my child's school. | 15 | 24.6 | 31 | 50.8 | 12 | 19.7 | 3 | 4.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 66 - My child's teachers think my child can learn. | 22 | 36.1 | 37 | 60.7 | 2 | 3.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 67 - My child is treated fairly at school. | 16 | 26.2 | 31 | 50.8 | 10 | 16.4 | 4 | 6.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 68 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 11 | 18.0 | 33 | 54.1 | 14 | 23.0 | 1 | 1.6 | 2 | 3.3 | 0 |
| 69 - I am supportive of academic programs the school has to offer. | 22 | 36.7 | 30 | 50.0 | 7 | 11.7 | 1 | 1.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 70 - I help and/or monitor my child's homework. | 29 | 48.3 | 27 | 45.0 | 4 | 6.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 71 - School is challenging for my child. | 11 | 18.3 | 35 | 58.3 | 8 | 13.3 | 6 | 10.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 72 - The school discipline policies are supported at home. | 25 | 41.7 | 22 | 36.7 | 11 | 18.3 | 1 | 1.7 | 1 | 1.7 | 1 |
| 73 - The current block schedule is beneficial to my child's education in the middle school or high school. | 19 | 31.7 | 22 | 36.7 | 11 | 18.3 | 4 | 6.7 | 4 | 6.7 | 1 |
| 74 - The school addresses the needs of a diverse student population. | 5 | 8.3 | 32 | 53.3 | 19 | 31.7 | 3 | 5.0 | 1 | 1.7 | 1 |
| 75 - The school works well with area colleges and community colleges. | 12 | 20.3 | 25 | 42.4 | 19 | 32.2 | 2 | 3.4 | 1 | 1.7 | 2 |
| 76 - The school provides me with information to help my child achieve at his/her school. | 13 | 22.0 | 24 | 40.7 | 13 | 22.0 | 8 | 13.6 | 1 | 1.7 | 2 |
| 77 - The school has a positive effect on the community. | 12 | 20.3 | 38 | 64.4 | 8 | 13.6 | 1 | 1.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 78 - I see the need for adult education programs within the school district. | 6 | 10.2 | 23 | 39.0 | 29 | 49.2 | 1 | 1.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| Data Collected in Spring, 2004 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |