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

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
3RD 156 46.43
4TH 180 53.57

Frequency Missing = 9

 

My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 177 53.80
Girl 152 46.20

Frequency Missing = 16

 

What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 276 81.66
FATHER 46 13.61
STEPMOTHER 4 1.18
STEPFATHER 3 0.89
GRANDMOTHER 2 0.59
OTHER RELATIVE 1 0.30
UNRELATED 6 1.78

Frequency Missing = 7

 

How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 7 2.05
1 117 34.21
2 210 61.40
3 OR MORE 8 2.34

Frequency Missing = 3

 

How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 118 34.40
5 - 10 YRS 115 33.53
11 - 15 YRS 54 15.74
OVER 15 YRS 56 16.33

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 75 21.87
2 HRS 157 45.77
3 HRS 82 23.91
4 HRS 23 6.71
5 HRS 4 1.17
6 + HRS 2 0.58

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 42 12.24
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 234 68.22
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 58 16.91
OTHER 9 2.62

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 336 98.53
HISPANIC 2 0.59
MULTI-RACIAL 3 0.88

Frequency Missing = 4

 

How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
NONE 1 0.29
1 48 14.04
2 157 45.91
3 87 25.44
4 34 9.94
5 7 2.05
6 1 0.29
7 OR MORE 7 2.05

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Vocational Education
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 313 90.72
YES 32 9.28
 
Gifted/Talented Program
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 323 93.62
YES 22 6.38
 
Title I Services
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 319 92.46
YES 26 7.54
 
Special Education
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 312 90.43
YES 33 9.57
 
Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
UNDER 30 25 7.35
30 - 39 217 63.82
40 - 49 91 26.76
50 - 59 6 1.76
60 OR OVER 1 0.29

Frequency Missing = 5

 

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 26 7.90
2 YR COLL/TECH 130 39.51
4 YR COLLEGE 157 47.72
OTHER 16 4.86

Frequency Missing = 16

 

Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
ELEM. SCHOOL 4 1.19
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 35 10.39
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 109 32.34
SOME COLLEGE 106 31.45
COLLEGE GRADUATE 69 20.47
GRADUATE SCHOOL 14 4.15

Frequency Missing = 8

 

Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 12 3.61
10,000 - 19,999 21 6.33
20,000 - 29,999 23 6.93
30,000 - 39,999 49 14.76
40,000 - 49,999 60 18.07
50,000 - 59,999 53 15.96
60,000 - 69,999 45 13.55
OVER $70,000 69 20.78

Frequency Missing = 13

 

Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 107 31.29
HALF A & B 110 32.16
MOSTLY B 51 14.91
HALF B & C 42 12.28
MOSTLY C 16 4.68
HALF C & D 12 3.51
MOSTLY D 2 0.58
BELOW D 1 0.29
GRADE NOT GIVEN 1 0.29

Frequency Missing = 3

 

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 174 55.06
GOTTEN WORSE 23 7.28
STAYED THE SAME 119 37.66

Frequency Missing = 29

 

How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 22 6.47
DOESNT DO IT 4 1.18
1/2 HR OR LESS 158 46.47
1 HR 129 37.94
2 HRS 23 6.76
MORE THAN 2 HRS 4 1.18

Frequency Missing = 5

 

Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT18a Frequency Percent
NEVER 12 3.49
ONCE/TWICE 150 43.60
3-5 TIMES 118 34.30
5-10 TIMES 32 9.30
11+ TIMES 32 9.30

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Gone to an open house at school.
PRT18b Frequency Percent
NEVER 26 7.54
ONCE/TWICE 277 80.29
3-5 TIMES 34 9.86
5-10 TIMES 5 1.45
11+ TIMES 3 0.87
 
Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT18c Frequency Percent
NEVER 136 40.24
ONCE/TWICE 166 49.11
3-5 TIMES 26 7.69
5-10 TIMES 4 1.18
11+ TIMES 6 1.78

Frequency Missing = 7

 

Visited the school on your own.
PRT18d Frequency Percent
NEVER 66 19.24
ONCE/TWICE 121 35.28
3-5 TIMES 88 25.66
5-10 TIMES 29 8.45
11+ TIMES 39 11.37

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Helped with after-school activities.
PRT18e Frequency Percent
NEVER 238 69.39
ONCE/TWICE 49 14.29
3-5 TIMES 20 5.83
5-10 TIMES 16 4.66
11+ TIMES 20 5.83

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Helped with classroom learning.
PRT18f Frequency Percent
NEVER 243 70.85
ONCE/TWICE 56 16.33
3-5 TIMES 20 5.83
5-10 TIMES 5 1.46
11+ TIMES 19 5.54

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 54 15.98
B 172 50.89
C 79 23.37
D 22 6.51
F 2 0.59
DONT KNOW 9 2.66

Frequency Missing = 7

 

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 0.29
B 49 14.45
C 161 47.49
D 55 16.22
F 9 2.65
DONT KNOW 64 18.88

Frequency Missing = 6

 

I know the first name
of 5 or more of my child's
closest friends.
prt21a Frequency Percent
NO 30 8.72
YES 314 91.28

Frequency Missing = 1

 

I know the parents of
5 or more of my child's
closest friends.
prt21b Frequency Percent
NO 142 41.28
YES 202 58.72

Frequency Missing = 1

 

I enforce family rules
about how many hours our
child can watch TV.
prt21c Frequency Percent
NO 106 30.99
YES 236 69.01

Frequency Missing = 3

 

I have expectations for
our child to maintain
a certain grade average.
prt21d Frequency Percent
NO 20 5.83
YES 323 94.17

Frequency Missing = 2

 

I enforce family rules
for our child about doing
homework.
prt21e Frequency Percent
NO 7 2.04
YES 336 97.96

Frequency Missing = 2

 

My child has a computer
at home to use for school
work.
prt21f Frequency Percent
NO 90 26.32
YES 252 73.68

Frequency Missing = 3

 

My child has access to
the internet at home.
prt21g Frequency Percent
NO 146 43.20
YES 192 56.80

Frequency Missing = 7

 

Talk to your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt22a Frequency Percent
RARELY 1 0.29
OCCASIONALLY 40 11.66
REGULARLY 302 88.05

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Talk to your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt22b Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 58 16.96
RARELY 95 27.78
OCCASIONALLY 134 39.18
REGULARLY 55 16.08

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Talk to your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt22c Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 20 5.87
RARELY 66 19.35
OCCASIONALLY 160 46.92
REGULARLY 95 27.86

Frequency Missing = 4

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

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Parent Frequency Distribution Report
HILLSBORO ELEM., 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. 66 19.3 193 56.4 52 15.2 27 7.9 4 1.2 3
24 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 79 23.0 211 61.5 40 11.7 10 2.9 3 0.9 2
25 - There are good learning materials at my child's school. 73 21.5 203 59.9 54 15.9 8 2.4 1 0.3 6
26 - My child likes attending this school. 152 44.7 150 44.1 25 7.4 8 2.4 5 1.5 5
27 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 137 40.1 173 50.6 19 5.6 11 3.2 2 0.6 3
28 - My child's school is a good place to learn. 105 30.7 195 57.0 30 8.8 11 3.2 1 0.3 3
29 - My child uses computers effectively at school. 41 12.2 116 34.4 128 38.0 40 11.9 12 3.6 8
30 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 158 46.1 162 47.2 12 3.5 9 2.6 2 0.6 2
31 - I feel my child is safe at school. 80 23.5 158 46.3 80 23.5 18 5.3 5 1.5 4
32 - I am welcome to discuss my child's educational needs with the school. 111 32.6 176 51.8 43 12.6 7 2.1 3 0.9 5
33 - My child's school building is in good condition. 55 16.3 150 44.4 81 24.0 46 13.6 6 1.8 7
34 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 35 10.4 122 36.1 121 35.8 50 14.8 10 3.0 7
35 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 52 15.2 196 57.5 76 22.3 16 4.7 1 0.3 4
36 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 26 7.6 29 8.5 47 13.7 128 37.4 112 32.7 3
37 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 25 7.4 143 42.3 132 39.1 28 8.3 10 3.0 7
38 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 92 26.7 165 47.8 61 17.7 22 6.4 5 1.4 0
39 - The school board listens to parents concerns. 26 7.7 98 28.9 184 54.3 20 5.9 11 3.2 6
40 - It is important for students to have access to computers at school. 186 54.4 126 36.8 25 7.3 4 1.2 1 0.3 3
41 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 74 21.7 183 53.7 70 20.5 13 3.8 1 0.3 4
42 - The school encourages my child to do well on MAP tests. 148 43.3 165 48.2 26 7.6 3 0.9 0 0.0 3
43 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 50 15.1 136 41.1 132 39.9 10 3.0 3 0.9 14
44 - My child's teacher makes learning interesting. 121 35.5 159 46.6 48 14.1 7 2.1 6 1.8 4
45 - Teachers in my child's school really care about my child. 86 25.4 151 44.5 58 17.1 31 9.1 13 3.8 6
46 - If a student in my child's school has a problem, teachers will listen and help. 73 21.7 152 45.2 87 25.9 18 5.4 6 1.8 9
47 - Teachers treat my child with respect. 92 27.0 189 55.4 47 13.8 11 3.2 2 0.6 4
48 - My child knows what he/she are supposed to be learning. 97 28.4 202 59.1 24 7.0 13 3.8 6 1.8 3
49 - My child's teacher expects very good work from my child. 111 32.5 198 57.9 25 7.3 6 1.8 2 0.6 3
50 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career goals. 38 11.2 112 33.0 154 45.4 32 9.4 3 0.9 6
51 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 56 16.5 150 44.2 121 35.7 10 2.9 2 0.6 6
52 - The school has a written plan for improving student achievement 29 8.8 112 34.1 161 49.1 21 6.4 5 1.5 17
53 - What is taught at school meets the needs of my child. 51 15.0 196 57.6 68 20.0 19 5.6 6 1.8 5
54 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 58 17.0 180 52.8 73 21.4 24 7.0 6 1.8 4
55 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 90 26.8 161 47.9 61 18.2 20 6.0 4 1.2 9
56 - I receive information about the educational programs available to my child at school. 57 16.9 171 50.6 72 21.3 30 8.9 8 2.4 7
57 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 77 22.6 203 59.5 38 11.1 18 5.3 5 1.5 4
58 - The school board has high expectations for student learning. 59 17.7 138 41.3 117 35.0 15 4.5 5 1.5 11
59 - My child has fun learning. 99 29.1 177 52.1 50 14.7 11 3.2 3 0.9 5
60 - The community is proud of this school. 81 23.9 173 51.0 73 21.5 9 2.7 3 0.9 6
61 - I receive regular communications from school about how well my child is doing in school. 96 28.4 172 50.9 40 11.8 24 7.1 6 1.8 7
62 - I believe my child can do well in school. 199 58.5 135 39.7 6 1.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 5
63 - Other children are friendly to my child. 112 33.2 168 49.9 44 13.1 11 3.3 2 0.6 8
64 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 136 40.1 166 49.0 22 6.5 11 3.2 4 1.2 6
65 - There is a feeling of belonging at my child's school. 79 23.3 175 51.6 65 19.2 18 5.3 2 0.6 6
66 - My child's teachers think my child can learn. 129 37.9 193 56.8 14 4.1 4 1.2 0 0.0 5
67 - My child is treated fairly at school. 95 28.1 197 58.3 33 9.8 10 3.0 3 0.9 7
68 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 47 14.0 125 37.2 129 38.4 26 7.7 9 2.7 9

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