MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Parent Frequency Distribution Report
HILLSBORO JR. HIGH, HILLSBORO R-III School District

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
7TH 93 48.44
8TH 99 51.56

Frequency Missing = 1

 

My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 71 37.77
Girl 117 62.23

Frequency Missing = 5

 

What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 151 79.06
FATHER 27 14.14
STEPMOTHER 4 2.09
STEPFATHER 2 1.05
GRANDMOTHER 5 2.62
OTHER RELATIVE 1 0.52
UNRELATED 1 0.52

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 6 3.11
1 50 25.91
2 126 65.28
3 OR MORE 11 5.70
 
How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 37 19.27
5 - 10 YRS 45 23.44
11 - 15 YRS 54 28.13
OVER 15 YRS 56 29.17

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 45 23.32
2 HRS 85 44.04
3 HRS 45 23.32
4 HRS 10 5.18
5 HRS 6 3.11
6 + HRS 2 1.04
 
Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 25 12.95
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 127 65.80
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 38 19.69
OTHER 3 1.55
 
Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 190 98.45
AMERICAN INDIAN 1 0.52
HISPANIC 1 0.52
MULTI-RACIAL 1 0.52
 
How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
NONE 3 1.55
1 42 21.76
2 90 46.63
3 45 23.32
4 7 3.63
5 3 1.55
7 OR MORE 3 1.55
 
Vocational Education
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 177 91.71
YES 16 8.29
 
Gifted/Talented Program
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 181 93.78
YES 12 6.22
 
Title I Services
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 190 98.45
YES 3 1.55
 
Special Education
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 184 95.34
YES 9 4.66
 
Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
UNDER 30 1 0.52
30 - 39 85 44.50
40 - 49 91 47.64
50 - 59 11 5.76
60 OR OVER 3 1.57

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 12 6.42
2 YR COLL/TECH 73 39.04
4 YR COLLEGE 92 49.20
OTHER 10 5.35

Frequency Missing = 6

 

Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
ELEM. SCHOOL 1 0.54
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 21 11.35
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 60 32.43
SOME COLLEGE 66 35.68
COLLEGE GRADUATE 31 16.76
GRADUATE SCHOOL 6 3.24

Frequency Missing = 8

 

Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 5 2.84
10,000 - 19,999 10 5.68
20,000 - 29,999 16 9.09
30,000 - 39,999 22 12.50
40,000 - 49,999 25 14.20
50,000 - 59,999 33 18.75
60,000 - 69,999 25 14.20
OVER $70,000 40 22.73

Frequency Missing = 17

 

Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 53 27.60
HALF A & B 58 30.21
MOSTLY B 14 7.29
HALF B & C 41 21.35
MOSTLY C 10 5.21
HALF C & D 14 7.29
MOSTLY D 2 1.04

Frequency Missing = 1

 

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 110 59.14
GOTTEN WORSE 10 5.38
STAYED THE SAME 66 35.48

Frequency Missing = 7

 

How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 22 11.70
DOESNT DO IT 3 1.60
1/2 HR OR LESS 62 32.98
1 HR 80 42.55
2 HRS 15 7.98
MORE THAN 2 HRS 6 3.19

Frequency Missing = 5

 

Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT18a Frequency Percent
NEVER 43 22.28
ONCE/TWICE 101 52.33
3-5 TIMES 33 17.10
5-10 TIMES 7 3.63
11+ TIMES 9 4.66
 
Gone to an open house at school.
PRT18b Frequency Percent
NEVER 37 19.17
ONCE/TWICE 139 72.02
3-5 TIMES 10 5.18
5-10 TIMES 2 1.04
11+ TIMES 5 2.59
 
Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT18c Frequency Percent
NEVER 109 57.37
ONCE/TWICE 65 34.21
3-5 TIMES 12 6.32
5-10 TIMES 2 1.05
11+ TIMES 2 1.05

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Visited the school on your own.
PRT18d Frequency Percent
NEVER 57 29.84
ONCE/TWICE 60 31.41
3-5 TIMES 36 18.85
5-10 TIMES 15 7.85
11+ TIMES 23 12.04

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Helped with after-school activities.
PRT18e Frequency Percent
NEVER 132 68.39
ONCE/TWICE 34 17.62
3-5 TIMES 14 7.25
5-10 TIMES 2 1.04
11+ TIMES 11 5.70
 
Helped with classroom learning.
PRT18f Frequency Percent
NEVER 167 86.98
ONCE/TWICE 20 10.42
3-5 TIMES 2 1.04
11+ TIMES 3 1.56

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 23 12.04
B 99 51.83
C 52 27.23
D 12 6.28
F 2 1.05
DONT KNOW 3 1.57

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 3 1.58
B 24 12.63
C 93 48.95
D 27 14.21
F 11 5.79
DONT KNOW 32 16.84

Frequency Missing = 3

 

I know the first name
of 5 or more of my child's
closest friends.
prt21a Frequency Percent
NO 15 7.85
YES 176 92.15

Frequency Missing = 2

 

I know the parents of
5 or more of my child's
closest friends.
prt21b Frequency Percent
NO 75 39.47
YES 115 60.53

Frequency Missing = 3

 

I enforce family rules
about how many hours our
child can watch TV.
prt21c Frequency Percent
NO 76 39.79
YES 115 60.21

Frequency Missing = 2

 

I have expectations for
our child to maintain
a certain grade average.
prt21d Frequency Percent
NO 7 3.66
YES 184 96.34

Frequency Missing = 2

 

I enforce family rules
for our child about doing
homework.
prt21e Frequency Percent
NO 8 4.19
YES 183 95.81

Frequency Missing = 2

 

My child has a computer
at home to use for school
work.
prt21f Frequency Percent
NO 39 20.42
YES 152 79.58

Frequency Missing = 2

 

My child has access to
the internet at home.
prt21g Frequency Percent
NO 75 39.27
YES 116 60.73

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Talk to your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt22a Frequency Percent
RARELY 4 2.09
OCCASIONALLY 33 17.28
REGULARLY 154 80.63

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Talk to your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt22b Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 3 1.57
RARELY 26 13.61
OCCASIONALLY 85 44.50
REGULARLY 77 40.31

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Talk to your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt22c Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 7 3.66
RARELY 16 8.38
OCCASIONALLY 81 42.41
REGULARLY 87 45.55

Frequency Missing = 2

Data Collected in Spring, 2001
Tables Posted April 15, 2006
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Parent Frequency Distribution Report
HILLSBORO JR. HIGH, HILLSBORO R-III 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 7.8 106 54.9 56 29.0 15 7.8 1 0.5 0
24 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 33 17.2 122 63.5 24 12.5 13 6.8 0 0.0 1
25 - There are good learning materials at my child's school. 19 9.9 110 57.6 49 25.7 10 5.2 3 1.6 2
26 - My child likes attending this school. 53 27.5 116 60.1 20 10.4 3 1.6 1 0.5 0
27 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 61 31.8 105 54.7 21 10.9 4 2.1 1 0.5 1
28 - My child's school is a good place to learn. 35 18.2 122 63.5 31 16.1 4 2.1 0 0.0 1
29 - My child uses computers effectively at school. 21 11.0 80 41.9 69 36.1 17 8.9 4 2.1 2
30 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 42 21.8 118 61.1 22 11.4 9 4.7 2 1.0 0
31 - I feel my child is safe at school. 22 11.4 101 52.3 52 26.9 11 5.7 7 3.6 0
32 - I am welcome to discuss my child's educational needs with the school. 37 19.2 128 66.3 24 12.4 4 2.1 0 0.0 0
33 - My child's school building is in good condition. 21 10.9 105 54.4 34 17.6 30 15.5 3 1.6 0
34 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 18 9.4 87 45.3 58 30.2 22 11.5 7 3.6 1
35 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 15 7.8 95 49.2 56 29.0 21 10.9 6 3.1 0
36 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 6 3.1 15 7.9 27 14.1 78 40.8 65 34.0 2
37 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 8 4.2 91 47.9 71 37.4 17 8.9 3 1.6 3
38 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 28 14.5 124 64.2 28 14.5 10 5.2 3 1.6 0
39 - The school board listens to parents concerns. 13 6.8 52 27.1 106 55.2 17 8.9 4 2.1 1
40 - It is important for students to have access to computers at school. 81 42.0 96 49.7 14 7.3 1 0.5 1 0.5 0
41 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 19 9.8 105 54.4 57 29.5 11 5.7 1 0.5 0
42 - The school encourages my child to do well on MAP tests. 47 24.4 121 62.7 23 11.9 2 1.0 0 0.0 0
43 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 14 7.5 77 41.2 89 47.6 7 3.7 0 0.0 6
44 - My child's teacher makes learning interesting. 14 7.3 72 37.7 96 50.3 7 3.7 2 1.0 2
45 - Teachers in my child's school really care about my child. 14 7.3 86 45.0 65 34.0 23 12.0 3 1.6 2
46 - If a student in my child's school has a problem, teachers will listen and help. 18 9.5 77 40.5 73 38.4 21 11.1 1 0.5 3
47 - Teachers treat my child with respect. 23 12.0 93 48.4 59 30.7 16 8.3 1 0.5 1
48 - My child knows what he/she are supposed to be learning. 28 14.6 129 67.2 28 14.6 6 3.1 1 0.5 1
49 - My child's teacher expects very good work from my child. 23 12.1 121 63.7 42 22.1 4 2.1 0 0.0 3
50 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career goals. 15 7.8 68 35.4 82 42.7 27 14.1 0 0.0 1
51 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 32 16.8 100 52.4 49 25.7 7 3.7 3 1.6 2
52 - The school has a written plan for improving student achievement 16 8.4 62 32.5 102 53.4 7 3.7 4 2.1 2
53 - What is taught at school meets the needs of my child. 14 7.4 110 57.9 48 25.3 16 8.4 2 1.1 3
54 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 9 4.7 78 40.6 68 35.4 32 16.7 5 2.6 1
55 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 31 16.4 95 50.3 48 25.4 11 5.8 4 2.1 4
56 - I receive information about the educational programs available to my child at school. 19 9.9 85 44.3 50 26.0 30 15.6 8 4.2 1
57 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 16 8.4 107 56.0 47 24.6 19 9.9 2 1.0 2
58 - The school board has high expectations for student learning. 17 8.9 87 45.5 74 38.7 12 6.3 1 0.5 2
59 - My child has fun learning. 21 11.0 91 47.6 67 35.1 11 5.8 1 0.5 2
60 - The community is proud of this school. 26 13.7 115 60.5 43 22.6 4 2.1 2 1.1 3
61 - I receive regular communications from school about how well my child is doing in school. 15 7.9 85 44.5 40 20.9 40 20.9 11 5.8 2
62 - I believe my child can do well in school. 77 40.1 109 56.8 4 2.1 1 0.5 1 0.5 1
63 - Other children are friendly to my child. 38 19.8 117 60.9 27 14.1 8 4.2 2 1.0 1
64 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 23 12.0 104 54.5 60 31.4 3 1.6 1 0.5 2
65 - There is a feeling of belonging at my child's school. 26 13.6 103 53.9 55 28.8 6 3.1 1 0.5 2
66 - My child's teachers think my child can learn. 38 19.9 122 63.9 27 14.1 3 1.6 1 0.5 2
67 - My child is treated fairly at school. 29 15.2 115 60.2 39 20.4 7 3.7 1 0.5 2
68 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 16 8.5 73 38.6 84 44.4 11 5.8 5 2.6 4

Data Collected in Spring, 2001
Tables Posted April 15, 2006
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education