MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Parent Frequency Distribution Report
GRANDVIEW MIDDLE, GRANDVIEW R-II School District

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
6TH 52 32.70
7TH 56 35.22
8TH 51 32.08

Frequency Missing = 5

 

My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 78 50.32
Girl 77 49.68

Frequency Missing = 9

 

What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 139 85.28
FATHER 17 10.43
STEPMOTHER 1 0.61
STEPFATHER 1 0.61
GRANDMOTHER 2 1.23
OTHER RELATIVE 2 1.23
UNRELATED 1 0.61

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 8 4.91
1 53 32.52
2 93 57.06
3 OR MORE 9 5.52

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 38 23.31
5 - 10 YRS 51 31.29
11 - 15 YRS 31 19.02
OVER 15 YRS 43 26.38

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 42 25.77
2 HRS 75 46.01
3 HRS 25 15.34
4 HRS 18 11.04
5 HRS 1 0.61
6 + HRS 2 1.23

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 19 11.73
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 107 66.05
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 30 18.52
OTHER 6 3.70

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 158 98.14
HISPANIC 1 0.62
MULTI-RACIAL 2 1.24

Frequency Missing = 3

 

How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
1 36 22.36
2 82 50.93
3 26 16.15
4 15 9.32
5 1 0.62
7 OR MORE 1 0.62

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Vocational Education
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 149 90.85
YES 15 9.15
 
Gifted/Talented Program
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 152 92.68
YES 12 7.32
 
Title I Services
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 162 98.78
YES 2 1.22
 
Special Education
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 149 90.85
YES 15 9.15
 
Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
UNDER 30 1 0.62
30 - 39 82 50.62
40 - 49 67 41.36
50 - 59 11 6.79
60 OR OVER 1 0.62

Frequency Missing = 2

 

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 15 9.26
2 YR COLL/TECH 58 35.80
4 YR COLLEGE 82 50.62
OTHER 7 4.32

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 13 8.07
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 58 36.02
SOME COLLEGE 54 33.54
COLLEGE GRADUATE 32 19.88
GRADUATE SCHOOL 4 2.48

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 9 6.08
10,000 - 19,999 6 4.05
20,000 - 29,999 18 12.16
30,000 - 39,999 15 10.14
40,000 - 49,999 23 15.54
50,000 - 59,999 22 14.86
60,000 - 69,999 18 12.16
OVER $70,000 37 25.00

Frequency Missing = 16

 

Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 35 22.15
HALF A & B 42 26.58
MOSTLY B 22 13.92
HALF B & C 37 23.42
MOSTLY C 11 6.96
HALF C & D 9 5.70
MOSTLY D 1 0.63
GRADE NOT GIVEN 1 0.63

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 67 42.14
GOTTEN WORSE 35 22.01
STAYED THE SAME 57 35.85

Frequency Missing = 5

 

How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 12 7.36
DOESNT DO IT 1 0.61
1/2 HR OR LESS 51 31.29
1 HR 67 41.10
2 HRS 20 12.27
MORE THAN 2 HRS 12 7.36

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT18a Frequency Percent
NEVER 4 2.47
ONCE/TWICE 77 47.53
3-5 TIMES 49 30.25
5-10 TIMES 12 7.41
11+ TIMES 20 12.35

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Gone to an open house at school.
PRT18b Frequency Percent
NEVER 2 1.23
ONCE/TWICE 121 74.23
3-5 TIMES 23 14.11
5-10 TIMES 7 4.29
11+ TIMES 10 6.13

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT18c Frequency Percent
NEVER 20 12.27
ONCE/TWICE 92 56.44
3-5 TIMES 37 22.70
5-10 TIMES 5 3.07
11+ TIMES 9 5.52

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Visited the school on your own.
PRT18d Frequency Percent
NEVER 45 27.61
ONCE/TWICE 45 27.61
3-5 TIMES 25 15.34
5-10 TIMES 13 7.98
11+ TIMES 35 21.47

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Helped with after-school activities.
PRT18e Frequency Percent
NEVER 91 56.17
ONCE/TWICE 33 20.37
3-5 TIMES 15 9.26
5-10 TIMES 12 7.41
11+ TIMES 11 6.79

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Helped with classroom learning.
PRT18f Frequency Percent
NEVER 127 77.91
ONCE/TWICE 18 11.04
3-5 TIMES 8 4.91
5-10 TIMES 3 1.84
11+ TIMES 7 4.29

Frequency Missing = 1

 

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 8 5.00
B 71 44.38
C 49 30.63
D 20 12.50
F 4 2.50
DONT KNOW 8 5.00

Frequency Missing = 4

 

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 3 1.85
B 30 18.52
C 65 40.12
D 18 11.11
F 5 3.09
DONT KNOW 41 25.31

Frequency Missing = 2

 

I know the first name
of 5 or more of my child's
closest friends.
prt21a Frequency Percent
NO 9 5.56
YES 153 94.44

Frequency Missing = 2

 

I know the parents of
5 or more of my child's
closest friends.
prt21b Frequency Percent
NO 39 24.07
YES 123 75.93

Frequency Missing = 2

 

I enforce family rules
about how many hours our
child can watch TV.
prt21c Frequency Percent
NO 59 36.20
YES 104 63.80

Frequency Missing = 1

 

I have expectations for
our child to maintain
a certain grade average.
prt21d Frequency Percent
NO 3 1.85
YES 159 98.15

Frequency Missing = 2

 

I enforce family rules
for our child about doing
homework.
prt21e Frequency Percent
NO 3 1.84
YES 160 98.16

Frequency Missing = 1

 

My child has a computer
at home to use for school
work.
prt21f Frequency Percent
NO 28 17.28
YES 134 82.72

Frequency Missing = 2

 

My child has access to
the internet at home.
prt21g Frequency Percent
NO 42 26.25
YES 118 73.75

Frequency Missing = 4

 

Talk to your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt22a Frequency Percent
RARELY 2 1.23
OCCASIONALLY 18 11.11
REGULARLY 142 87.65

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Talk to your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt22b Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 15 9.26
RARELY 28 17.28
OCCASIONALLY 68 41.98
REGULARLY 51 31.48

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Talk to your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt22c Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 8 4.94
RARELY 10 6.17
OCCASIONALLY 73 45.06
REGULARLY 71 43.83

Frequency Missing = 2

Data Collected in Fall, 2005
Tables Posted April 14, 2006
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Parent Frequency Distribution Report
GRANDVIEW MIDDLE, GRANDVIEW R-II 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. 15 9.3 80 49.7 41 25.5 23 14.3 2 1.2 3
24 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 27 16.7 99 61.1 23 14.2 10 6.2 3 1.9 2
25 - There are good learning materials at my child's school. 15 9.3 84 52.2 49 30.4 11 6.8 2 1.2 3
26 - My child likes attending this school. 60 37.3 72 44.7 17 10.6 8 5.0 4 2.5 3
27 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 68 41.7 72 44.2 14 8.6 6 3.7 3 1.8 1
28 - My child's school is a good place to learn. 30 18.6 88 54.7 32 19.9 9 5.6 2 1.2 3
29 - My child uses computers effectively at school. 21 13.2 58 36.5 52 32.7 23 14.5 5 3.1 5
30 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 45 27.8 89 54.9 18 11.1 8 4.9 2 1.2 2
31 - I feel my child is safe at school. 45 27.8 84 51.9 26 16.0 4 2.5 3 1.9 2
32 - I am welcome to discuss my child's educational needs with the school. 45 27.8 86 53.1 23 14.2 5 3.1 3 1.9 2
33 - My child's school building is in good condition. 27 16.7 92 56.8 36 22.2 6 3.7 1 0.6 2
34 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 14 8.7 40 24.8 53 32.9 35 21.7 19 11.8 3
35 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 24 15.0 70 43.8 46 28.8 12 7.5 8 5.0 4
36 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 14 8.7 23 14.3 34 21.1 45 28.0 45 28.0 3
37 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 14 8.6 75 46.3 51 31.5 12 7.4 10 6.2 2
38 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 29 18.1 84 52.5 30 18.8 11 6.9 6 3.8 4
39 - The school board listens to parents concerns. 11 6.8 34 21.1 64 39.8 17 10.6 35 21.7 3
40 - It is important for students to have access to computers at school. 82 50.9 56 34.8 19 11.8 4 2.5 0 0.0 3
41 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 25 15.4 76 46.9 45 27.8 9 5.6 7 4.3 2
42 - The school encourages my child to do well on MAP tests. 57 36.5 82 52.6 15 9.6 2 1.3 0 0.0 8
43 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 23 14.5 58 36.5 59 37.1 12 7.5 7 4.4 5
44 - My child's teacher makes learning interesting. 24 14.9 73 45.3 52 32.3 10 6.2 2 1.2 3
45 - Teachers in my child's school really care about my child. 24 14.9 75 46.6 46 28.6 12 7.5 4 2.5 3
46 - If a student in my child's school has a problem, teachers will listen and help. 25 15.4 73 45.1 54 33.3 9 5.6 1 0.6 2
47 - Teachers treat my child with respect. 29 17.9 78 48.1 44 27.2 9 5.6 2 1.2 2
48 - My child knows what he/she are supposed to be learning. 26 16.0 108 66.7 20 12.3 7 4.3 1 0.6 2
49 - My child's teacher expects very good work from my child. 34 21.1 96 59.6 23 14.3 7 4.3 1 0.6 3
50 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career goals. 12 7.5 44 27.3 70 43.5 28 17.4 7 4.3 3
51 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 24 14.7 69 42.3 58 35.6 8 4.9 4 2.5 1
52 - The school has a written plan for improving student achievement 12 7.4 41 25.3 95 58.6 10 6.2 4 2.5 2
53 - What is taught at school meets the needs of my child. 20 12.3 71 43.8 39 24.1 25 15.4 7 4.3 2
54 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 12 7.5 57 35.4 44 27.3 43 26.7 5 3.1 3
55 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 35 21.6 77 47.5 36 22.2 8 4.9 6 3.7 2
56 - I receive information about the educational programs available to my child at school. 19 11.7 60 37.0 41 25.3 31 19.1 11 6.8 2
57 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 19 11.9 84 52.8 43 27.0 10 6.3 3 1.9 5
58 - The school board has high expectations for student learning. 14 8.8 52 32.5 63 39.4 16 10.0 15 9.4 4
59 - My child has fun learning. 18 11.3 78 49.1 41 25.8 17 10.7 5 3.1 5
60 - The community is proud of this school. 25 15.6 71 44.4 43 26.9 17 10.6 4 2.5 4
61 - I receive regular communications from school about how well my child is doing in school. 30 19.0 84 53.2 21 13.3 14 8.9 9 5.7 6
62 - I believe my child can do well in school. 93 58.1 62 38.8 4 2.5 0 0.0 1 0.6 4
63 - Other children are friendly to my child. 54 34.2 72 45.6 23 14.6 8 5.1 1 0.6 6
64 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 46 28.9 73 45.9 36 22.6 3 1.9 1 0.6 5
65 - There is a feeling of belonging at my child's school. 39 25.0 74 47.4 33 21.2 8 5.1 2 1.3 8
66 - My child's teachers think my child can learn. 48 30.2 87 54.7 23 14.5 0 0.0 1 0.6 5
67 - My child is treated fairly at school. 42 26.6 77 48.7 29 18.4 8 5.1 2 1.3 6
68 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 24 15.3 46 29.3 57 36.3 18 11.5 12 7.6 7

Data Collected in Fall, 2005
Tables Posted April 14, 2006
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education