| 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? |
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| 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? |
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| 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? |
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| 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? |
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| 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? |
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| 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? |
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| 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? |
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| 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? |
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| 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? |
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| 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? |
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| 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? |
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| 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? |
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| 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? |
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| 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? |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| prt21d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 7 | 3.66 |
| YES | 184 | 96.34 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| I enforce family rules for our child about doing homework. |
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| 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. |
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| prt21f | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 39 | 20.42 |
| YES | 152 | 79.58 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| My child has access to the internet at home. |
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| prt21g | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 75 | 39.27 |
| YES | 116 | 60.73 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Talk to your child about his/her experiences in school. |
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| 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 |
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| 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. |
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| 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 |
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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. | 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 |