MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Parent Frequency Distribution Report
CENTER SR. HIGH, CENTER 58 School District

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
K-1 1 0.77
9TH 34 26.15
10TH 30 23.08
11TH 35 26.92
12TH 30 23.08

Frequency Missing = 4

 

My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 61 46.92
Girl 69 53.08

Frequency Missing = 4

 

What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 107 82.31
FATHER 10 7.69
STEPMOTHER 3 2.31
GRANDMOTHER 3 2.31
OTHER RELATIVE 5 3.85
UNRELATED 2 1.54

Frequency Missing = 4

 

How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 12 8.96
1 59 44.03
2 54 40.30
3 OR MORE 9 6.72
 
How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 32 24.06
5 - 10 YRS 34 25.56
11 - 15 YRS 16 12.03
OVER 15 YRS 51 38.35

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 18 13.74
2 HRS 45 34.35
3 HRS 29 22.14
4 HRS 23 17.56
5 HRS 11 8.40
6 + HRS 5 3.82

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 59 44.36
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 50 37.59
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 18 13.53
OTHER 6 4.51

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 62 46.97
AFR. AMERICAN (N-HISPC) 62 46.97
AMERICAN INDIAN 1 0.76
HISPANIC 4 3.03
MULTI-RACIAL 3 2.27

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
NONE 11 8.21
1 60 44.78
2 40 29.85
3 15 11.19
4 2 1.49
5 4 2.99
6 1 0.75
7 OR MORE 1 0.75
 
Vocational Education
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 115 85.82
YES 19 14.18
 
Gifted/Talented Program
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 107 79.85
YES 27 20.15
 
Title I Services
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 128 95.52
YES 6 4.48
 
Special Education
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 114 85.07
YES 20 14.93
 
Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
UNDER 30 1 0.75
30 - 39 30 22.39
40 - 49 70 52.24
50 - 59 32 23.88
60 OR OVER 1 0.75
 
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 17 12.88
2 YR COLL/TECH 41 31.06
4 YR COLLEGE 68 51.52
OTHER 6 4.55

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 10 7.46
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 33 24.63
SOME COLLEGE 56 41.79
COLLEGE GRADUATE 17 12.69
GRADUATE SCHOOL 18 13.43
 
Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 7 5.43
10,000 - 19,999 11 8.53
20,000 - 29,999 28 21.71
30,000 - 39,999 16 12.40
40,000 - 49,999 18 13.95
50,000 - 59,999 13 10.08
60,000 - 69,999 13 10.08
OVER $70,000 23 17.83

Frequency Missing = 5

 

Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 34 26.15
HALF A & B 44 33.85
MOSTLY B 12 9.23
HALF B & C 22 16.92
MOSTLY C 5 3.85
HALF C & D 9 6.92
MOSTLY D 1 0.77
BELOW D 3 2.31

Frequency Missing = 4

 

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 55 43.31
GOTTEN WORSE 29 22.83
STAYED THE SAME 43 33.86

Frequency Missing = 7

 

How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 13 9.77
DOESNT DO IT 6 4.51
1/2 HR OR LESS 35 26.32
1 HR 37 27.82
2 HRS 29 21.80
MORE THAN 2 HRS 13 9.77

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT18a Frequency Percent
NEVER 4 3.01
ONCE/TWICE 59 44.36
3-5 TIMES 32 24.06
5-10 TIMES 19 14.29
11+ TIMES 19 14.29

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Gone to an open house at school.
PRT18b Frequency Percent
NEVER 24 18.32
ONCE/TWICE 75 57.25
3-5 TIMES 25 19.08
5-10 TIMES 4 3.05
11+ TIMES 3 2.29

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT18c Frequency Percent
NEVER 20 15.15
ONCE/TWICE 75 56.82
3-5 TIMES 27 20.45
5-10 TIMES 7 5.30
11+ TIMES 3 2.27

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Visited the school on your own.
PRT18d Frequency Percent
NEVER 26 19.55
ONCE/TWICE 47 35.34
3-5 TIMES 24 18.05
5-10 TIMES 13 9.77
11+ TIMES 23 17.29

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Helped with after-school activities.
PRT18e Frequency Percent
NEVER 80 60.61
ONCE/TWICE 15 11.36
3-5 TIMES 15 11.36
5-10 TIMES 1 0.76
11+ TIMES 21 15.91

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Helped with classroom learning.
PRT18f Frequency Percent
NEVER 110 83.33
ONCE/TWICE 11 8.33
3-5 TIMES 8 6.06
11+ TIMES 3 2.27

Frequency Missing = 2

 

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 15 11.36
B 46 34.85
C 51 38.64
D 9 6.82
F 2 1.52
DONT KNOW 9 6.82

Frequency Missing = 2

 

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 1 0.76
B 14 10.61
C 54 40.91
D 22 16.67
F 4 3.03
DONT KNOW 37 28.03

Frequency Missing = 2

 

I know the first name
of 5 or more of my child's
closest friends.
prt21a Frequency Percent
NO 14 10.69
YES 117 89.31

Frequency Missing = 3

 

I know the parents of
5 or more of my child's
closest friends.
prt21b Frequency Percent
NO 53 40.15
YES 79 59.85

Frequency Missing = 2

 

I enforce family rules
about how many hours our
child can watch TV.
prt21c Frequency Percent
NO 62 46.97
YES 70 53.03

Frequency Missing = 2

 

I have expectations for
our child to maintain
a certain grade average.
prt21d Frequency Percent
NO 7 5.30
YES 125 94.70

Frequency Missing = 2

 

I enforce family rules
for our child about doing
homework.
prt21e Frequency Percent
NO 17 12.88
YES 115 87.12

Frequency Missing = 2

 

My child has a computer
at home to use for school
work.
prt21f Frequency Percent
NO 32 24.06
YES 101 75.94

Frequency Missing = 1

 

My child has access to
the internet at home.
prt21g Frequency Percent
NO 38 28.57
YES 95 71.43

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Talk to your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt22a Frequency Percent
RARELY 6 4.55
OCCASIONALLY 20 15.15
REGULARLY 106 80.30

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Talk to your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt22b Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 1 0.75
RARELY 6 4.51
OCCASIONALLY 38 28.57
REGULARLY 88 66.17

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Talk to your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt22c Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 1 0.75
RARELY 4 3.01
OCCASIONALLY 26 19.55
REGULARLY 102 76.69

Frequency Missing = 1

Data Collected in Spring, 2005
Tables Posted April 16, 2006
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Parent Frequency Distribution Report
CENTER SR. HIGH, CENTER 58 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. 25 18.9 67 50.8 29 22.0 9 6.8 2 1.5 2
24 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 37 27.8 72 54.1 16 12.0 5 3.8 3 2.3 1
25 - There are good learning materials at my child's school. 31 23.8 57 43.8 39 30.0 2 1.5 1 0.8 4
26 - My child likes attending this school. 41 31.3 55 42.0 22 16.8 9 6.9 4 3.1 3
27 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 43 32.6 62 47.0 21 15.9 5 3.8 1 0.8 2
28 - My child's school is a good place to learn. 33 25.0 64 48.5 28 21.2 4 3.0 3 2.3 2
29 - My child uses computers effectively at school. 34 25.6 72 54.1 23 17.3 3 2.3 1 0.8 1
30 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 45 34.4 66 50.4 15 11.5 4 3.1 1 0.8 3
31 - I feel my child is safe at school. 17 12.9 67 50.8 28 21.2 16 12.1 4 3.0 2
32 - I am welcome to discuss my child's educational needs with the school. 39 29.8 71 54.2 18 13.7 2 1.5 1 0.8 3
33 - My child's school building is in good condition. 54 41.2 67 51.1 5 3.8 3 2.3 2 1.5 3
34 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 28 21.4 50 38.2 40 30.5 7 5.3 6 4.6 3
35 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 13 9.9 54 41.2 45 34.4 11 8.4 8 6.1 3
36 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 13 9.8 22 16.5 24 18.0 46 34.6 28 21.1 1
37 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 7 5.3 45 34.4 56 42.7 17 13.0 6 4.6 3
38 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 36 27.1 70 52.6 17 12.8 7 5.3 3 2.3 1
39 - The school board listens to parents concerns. 14 10.6 48 36.4 51 38.6 12 9.1 7 5.3 2
40 - It is important for students to have access to computers at school. 70 53.4 50 38.2 8 6.1 2 1.5 1 0.8 3
41 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 30 22.9 64 48.9 28 21.4 8 6.1 1 0.8 3
42 - The school encourages my child to do well on MAP tests. 59 45.0 61 46.6 8 6.1 1 0.8 2 1.5 3
43 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 37 28.5 49 37.7 39 30.0 1 0.8 4 3.1 4
44 - My child's teacher makes learning interesting. 12 9.0 67 50.4 45 33.8 9 6.8 0 0.0 1
45 - Teachers in my child's school really care about my child. 28 21.1 67 50.4 29 21.8 4 3.0 5 3.8 1
46 - If a student in my child's school has a problem, teachers will listen and help. 20 15.3 68 51.9 33 25.2 8 6.1 2 1.5 3
47 - Teachers treat my child with respect. 35 26.5 67 50.8 24 18.2 4 3.0 2 1.5 2
48 - My child knows what he/she are supposed to be learning. 31 23.5 89 67.4 11 8.3 0 0.0 1 0.8 2
49 - My child's teacher expects very good work from my child. 38 28.8 79 59.8 13 9.8 1 0.8 1 0.8 2
50 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career goals. 35 26.7 58 44.3 27 20.6 8 6.1 3 2.3 3
51 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 28 21.1 53 39.8 35 26.3 12 9.0 5 3.8 1
52 - The school has a written plan for improving student achievement 20 15.3 55 42.0 51 38.9 3 2.3 2 1.5 3
53 - What is taught at school meets the needs of my child. 22 16.7 70 53.0 26 19.7 12 9.1 2 1.5 2
54 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 20 15.2 50 37.9 41 31.1 18 13.6 3 2.3 2
55 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 33 25.4 64 49.2 26 20.0 6 4.6 1 0.8 4
56 - I receive information about the educational programs available to my child at school. 30 22.6 65 48.9 23 17.3 14 10.5 1 0.8 1
57 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 21 15.9 86 65.2 19 14.4 5 3.8 1 0.8 2
58 - The school board has high expectations for student learning. 33 25.2 63 48.1 28 21.4 4 3.1 3 2.3 3
59 - My child has fun learning. 15 11.5 64 48.9 37 28.2 13 9.9 2 1.5 3
60 - The community is proud of this school. 28 21.5 62 47.7 29 22.3 9 6.9 2 1.5 4
61 - I receive regular communications from school about how well my child is doing in school. 32 24.4 64 48.9 13 9.9 17 13.0 5 3.8 3
62 - I believe my child can do well in school. 71 53.8 56 42.4 4 3.0 0 0.0 1 0.8 2
63 - Other children are friendly to my child. 38 28.6 70 52.6 17 12.8 4 3.0 4 3.0 1
64 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 36 27.3 68 51.5 22 16.7 3 2.3 3 2.3 2
65 - There is a feeling of belonging at my child's school. 22 17.1 59 45.7 36 27.9 10 7.8 2 1.6 5
66 - My child's teachers think my child can learn. 46 35.4 71 54.6 10 7.7 2 1.5 1 0.8 4
67 - My child is treated fairly at school. 30 23.1 69 53.1 21 16.2 7 5.4 3 2.3 4
68 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 21 16.2 51 39.2 43 33.1 10 7.7 5 3.8 4

Data Collected in Spring, 2005
Tables Posted April 16, 2006
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education