| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Parent Frequency Distribution Report |
| HILLSBORO MIDDLE ELEM., HILLSBORO R-III School District |
| In what grade is your child? | ||
| PRt1 | Frequency | Percent |
| 5TH | 157 | 48.76 |
| 6TH | 165 | 51.24 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| My child is a: girl, boy | ||
| prt2 | Frequency | Percent |
| Boy | 148 | 46.98 |
| Girl | 167 | 53.02 |
| Frequency Missing = 10 |
| What is your relationship to the child? |
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| prt3 | Frequency | Percent |
| MOTHER | 255 | 79.69 |
| FATHER | 41 | 12.81 |
| STEPMOTHER | 5 | 1.56 |
| STEPFATHER | 2 | 0.63 |
| GRANDMOTHER | 5 | 1.56 |
| GRANDFATHER | 3 | 0.94 |
| OTHER RELATIVE | 3 | 0.94 |
| UNRELATED | 6 | 1.88 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| How many adults in your household work outside the home for pay? |
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| prt4 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 9 | 2.81 |
| 1 | 101 | 31.56 |
| 2 | 198 | 61.88 |
| 3 OR MORE | 12 | 3.75 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| How many years have you lived in this school district? |
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| prt5 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 5 YRS | 84 | 25.93 |
| 5 - 10 YRS | 111 | 34.26 |
| 11 - 15 YRS | 53 | 16.36 |
| OVER 15 YRS | 76 | 23.46 |
| 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 | 62 | 19.38 |
| 2 HRS | 151 | 47.19 |
| 3 HRS | 65 | 20.31 |
| 4 HRS | 32 | 10.00 |
| 5 HRS | 7 | 2.19 |
| 6 + HRS | 3 | 0.94 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| Which best describes your household? | ||
| prt7 | Frequency | Percent |
| SINGLE PARENT | 37 | 11.53 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-M/F | 209 | 65.11 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-STEP | 61 | 19.00 |
| OTHER | 14 | 4.36 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| prt8 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE (N-HISPC) | 314 | 98.13 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 1 | 0.31 |
| HISPANIC | 4 | 1.25 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 1 | 0.31 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| How many children in your household are under 18 years old? |
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| prt9 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 1 | 0.31 |
| 1 | 62 | 19.25 |
| 2 | 136 | 42.24 |
| 3 | 84 | 26.09 |
| 4 | 25 | 7.76 |
| 5 | 4 | 1.24 |
| 6 | 2 | 0.62 |
| 7 OR MORE | 8 | 2.48 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Vocational Education | ||
| prt10a | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 293 | 90.15 |
| YES | 32 | 9.85 |
| Gifted/Talented Program | ||
| prt10b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 301 | 92.62 |
| YES | 24 | 7.38 |
| Title I Services | ||
| prt10c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 314 | 96.62 |
| YES | 11 | 3.38 |
| Special Education | ||
| prt10d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 306 | 94.15 |
| YES | 19 | 5.85 |
| Which category best describes your age? |
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| prt11 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 30 | 10 | 3.13 |
| 30 - 39 | 171 | 53.44 |
| 40 - 49 | 126 | 39.38 |
| 50 - 59 | 10 | 3.13 |
| 60 OR OVER | 3 | 0.94 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| 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 | 24 | 7.74 |
| 2 YR COLL/TECH | 109 | 35.16 |
| 4 YR COLLEGE | 164 | 52.90 |
| OTHER | 13 | 4.19 |
| Frequency Missing = 15 |
| Which best describes your level of education? |
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| prt13 | Frequency | Percent |
| ELEM. SCHOOL | 4 | 1.25 |
| SOME HIGH SCHOOL | 24 | 7.48 |
| HIGH SCHOOL GRAD | 109 | 33.96 |
| SOME COLLEGE | 106 | 33.02 |
| COLLEGE GRADUATE | 62 | 19.31 |
| GRADUATE SCHOOL | 16 | 4.98 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Which category best describes the total annual income of your household? |
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| prt14 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER $ 10,000 | 11 | 3.62 |
| 10,000 - 19,999 | 18 | 5.92 |
| 20,000 - 29,999 | 28 | 9.21 |
| 30,000 - 39,999 | 32 | 10.53 |
| 40,000 - 49,999 | 50 | 16.45 |
| 50,000 - 59,999 | 43 | 14.14 |
| 60,000 - 69,999 | 50 | 16.45 |
| OVER $70,000 | 72 | 23.68 |
| Frequency Missing = 21 |
| Which of the following best describes your child's grades so far in school? |
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| prt15 | Frequency | Percent |
| MOSTLY A | 90 | 28.21 |
| HALF A & B | 78 | 24.45 |
| MOSTLY B | 37 | 11.60 |
| HALF B & C | 54 | 16.93 |
| MOSTLY C | 33 | 10.34 |
| HALF C & D | 20 | 6.27 |
| MOSTLY D | 7 | 2.19 |
| 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? |
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| prt16 | Frequency | Percent |
| IMPROVED | 150 | 48.39 |
| GOTTEN WORSE | 29 | 9.35 |
| STAYED THE SAME | 131 | 42.26 |
| Frequency Missing = 15 |
| How much time does your child spend on homework each day? |
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| prt17 | Frequency | Percent |
| DOESNT HAVE ANY | 33 | 10.38 |
| DOESNT DO IT | 2 | 0.63 |
| 1/2 HR OR LESS | 105 | 33.02 |
| 1 HR | 122 | 38.36 |
| 2 HRS | 39 | 12.26 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 17 | 5.35 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| Talked to your child's teacher. | ||
| PRT18a | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 24 | 7.43 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 127 | 39.32 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 120 | 37.15 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 33 | 10.22 |
| 11+ TIMES | 19 | 5.88 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Gone to an open house at school. | ||
| PRT18b | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 38 | 11.84 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 243 | 75.70 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 27 | 8.41 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 9 | 2.80 |
| 11+ TIMES | 4 | 1.25 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Attended parent/teacher meetings. | ||
| PRT18c | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 137 | 42.81 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 134 | 41.88 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 43 | 13.44 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 5 | 1.56 |
| 11+ TIMES | 1 | 0.31 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| Visited the school on your own. | ||
| PRT18d | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 70 | 21.88 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 102 | 31.88 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 84 | 26.25 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 38 | 11.88 |
| 11+ TIMES | 26 | 8.13 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| Helped with after-school activities. | ||
| PRT18e | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 238 | 73.91 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 53 | 16.46 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 15 | 4.66 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 7 | 2.17 |
| 11+ TIMES | 9 | 2.80 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Helped with classroom learning. | ||
| PRT18f | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 238 | 74.14 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 51 | 15.89 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 16 | 4.98 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 8 | 2.49 |
| 11+ TIMES | 8 | 2.49 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| 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 | 38 | 11.84 |
| B | 152 | 47.35 |
| C | 92 | 28.66 |
| D | 21 | 6.54 |
| F | 1 | 0.31 |
| DONT KNOW | 17 | 5.30 |
| 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? |
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| prt20 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 2 | 0.63 |
| B | 42 | 13.13 |
| C | 137 | 42.81 |
| D | 61 | 19.06 |
| F | 11 | 3.44 |
| DONT KNOW | 67 | 20.94 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| I know the first name of 5 or more of my child's closest friends. |
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| prt21a | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 25 | 7.72 |
| YES | 299 | 92.28 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| I know the parents of 5 or more of my child's closest friends. |
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| prt21b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 133 | 41.30 |
| YES | 189 | 58.70 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| I enforce family rules about how many hours our child can watch TV. |
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| prt21c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 90 | 28.39 |
| YES | 227 | 71.61 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| I have expectations for our child to maintain a certain grade average. |
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| prt21d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 15 | 4.64 |
| YES | 308 | 95.36 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| I enforce family rules for our child about doing homework. |
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| prt21e | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 13 | 4.04 |
| YES | 309 | 95.96 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| My child has a computer at home to use for school work. |
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| prt21f | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 82 | 25.63 |
| YES | 238 | 74.38 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| My child has access to the internet at home. |
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| prt21g | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 130 | 40.50 |
| YES | 191 | 59.50 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Talk to your child about his/her experiences in school. |
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| prt22a | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 1 | 0.31 |
| RARELY | 6 | 1.86 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 61 | 18.89 |
| REGULARLY | 255 | 78.95 |
| 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 | 39 | 12.07 |
| RARELY | 65 | 20.12 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 139 | 43.03 |
| REGULARLY | 80 | 24.77 |
| 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 | 16 | 4.97 |
| RARELY | 34 | 10.56 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 162 | 50.31 |
| REGULARLY | 110 | 34.16 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Data Collected in Spring, 2001 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Parent Frequency Distribution Report |
| HILLSBORO MIDDLE ELEM., 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. | 46 | 14.2 | 171 | 52.8 | 74 | 22.8 | 29 | 9.0 | 4 | 1.2 | 1 |
| 24 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. | 74 | 23.0 | 185 | 57.5 | 48 | 14.9 | 13 | 4.0 | 2 | 0.6 | 3 |
| 25 - There are good learning materials at my child's school. | 46 | 14.2 | 192 | 59.3 | 69 | 21.3 | 13 | 4.0 | 4 | 1.2 | 1 |
| 26 - My child likes attending this school. | 94 | 29.1 | 166 | 51.4 | 42 | 13.0 | 12 | 3.7 | 9 | 2.8 | 2 |
| 27 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. | 122 | 37.9 | 161 | 50.0 | 29 | 9.0 | 9 | 2.8 | 1 | 0.3 | 3 |
| 28 - My child's school is a good place to learn. | 75 | 23.3 | 187 | 58.1 | 48 | 14.9 | 9 | 2.8 | 3 | 0.9 | 3 |
| 29 - My child uses computers effectively at school. | 30 | 9.3 | 108 | 33.6 | 108 | 33.6 | 46 | 14.3 | 29 | 9.0 | 4 |
| 30 - I know how well my child is doing in class. | 120 | 36.9 | 171 | 52.6 | 19 | 5.8 | 13 | 4.0 | 2 | 0.6 | 0 |
| 31 - I feel my child is safe at school. | 50 | 15.4 | 165 | 50.9 | 83 | 25.6 | 20 | 6.2 | 6 | 1.9 | 1 |
| 32 - I am welcome to discuss my child's educational needs with the school. | 82 | 25.4 | 190 | 58.8 | 42 | 13.0 | 6 | 1.9 | 3 | 0.9 | 2 |
| 33 - My child's school building is in good condition. | 23 | 7.1 | 66 | 20.4 | 88 | 27.2 | 97 | 30.0 | 49 | 15.2 | 2 |
| 34 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. | 30 | 9.3 | 107 | 33.2 | 101 | 31.4 | 69 | 21.4 | 15 | 4.7 | 3 |
| 35 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. | 44 | 13.6 | 165 | 50.9 | 86 | 26.5 | 18 | 5.6 | 11 | 3.4 | 1 |
| 36 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. | 15 | 4.6 | 38 | 11.8 | 63 | 19.5 | 113 | 35.0 | 94 | 29.1 | 2 |
| 37 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 17 | 5.2 | 137 | 42.3 | 125 | 38.6 | 35 | 10.8 | 10 | 3.1 | 1 |
| 38 - The school encourages parents to be involved. | 55 | 17.0 | 181 | 55.9 | 65 | 20.1 | 17 | 5.2 | 6 | 1.9 | 1 |
| 39 - The school board listens to parents concerns. | 24 | 7.5 | 96 | 30.0 | 157 | 49.1 | 27 | 8.4 | 16 | 5.0 | 5 |
| 40 - It is important for students to have access to computers at school. | 166 | 51.4 | 123 | 38.1 | 25 | 7.7 | 5 | 1.5 | 4 | 1.2 | 2 |
| 41 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. | 55 | 17.0 | 171 | 52.9 | 85 | 26.3 | 10 | 3.1 | 2 | 0.6 | 2 |
| 42 - The school encourages my child to do well on MAP tests. | 107 | 33.2 | 193 | 59.9 | 20 | 6.2 | 1 | 0.3 | 1 | 0.3 | 3 |
| 43 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 46 | 14.6 | 118 | 37.5 | 131 | 41.6 | 14 | 4.4 | 6 | 1.9 | 10 |
| 44 - My child's teacher makes learning interesting. | 84 | 26.1 | 160 | 49.7 | 54 | 16.8 | 18 | 5.6 | 6 | 1.9 | 3 |
| 45 - Teachers in my child's school really care about my child. | 70 | 21.7 | 152 | 47.2 | 73 | 22.7 | 22 | 6.8 | 5 | 1.6 | 3 |
| 46 - If a student in my child's school has a problem, teachers will listen and help. | 60 | 18.9 | 148 | 46.5 | 87 | 27.4 | 18 | 5.7 | 5 | 1.6 | 7 |
| 47 - Teachers treat my child with respect. | 65 | 20.1 | 176 | 54.5 | 55 | 17.0 | 24 | 7.4 | 3 | 0.9 | 2 |
| 48 - My child knows what he/she are supposed to be learning. | 68 | 21.3 | 206 | 64.6 | 32 | 10.0 | 10 | 3.1 | 3 | 0.9 | 6 |
| 49 - My child's teacher expects very good work from my child. | 86 | 26.5 | 200 | 61.7 | 35 | 10.8 | 2 | 0.6 | 1 | 0.3 | 1 |
| 50 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career goals. | 30 | 9.3 | 107 | 33.3 | 142 | 44.2 | 38 | 11.8 | 4 | 1.2 | 4 |
| 51 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. | 50 | 15.7 | 165 | 51.7 | 86 | 27.0 | 11 | 3.4 | 7 | 2.2 | 6 |
| 52 - The school has a written plan for improving student achievement | 28 | 8.7 | 117 | 36.3 | 158 | 49.1 | 14 | 4.3 | 5 | 1.6 | 3 |
| 53 - What is taught at school meets the needs of my child. | 39 | 12.1 | 171 | 53.1 | 77 | 23.9 | 31 | 9.6 | 4 | 1.2 | 3 |
| 54 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. | 37 | 11.5 | 145 | 45.2 | 94 | 29.3 | 35 | 10.9 | 10 | 3.1 | 4 |
| 55 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. | 72 | 22.4 | 153 | 47.5 | 72 | 22.4 | 19 | 5.9 | 6 | 1.9 | 3 |
| 56 - I receive information about the educational programs available to my child at school. | 41 | 12.8 | 132 | 41.1 | 84 | 26.2 | 54 | 16.8 | 10 | 3.1 | 4 |
| 57 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. | 63 | 19.6 | 185 | 57.5 | 57 | 17.7 | 15 | 4.7 | 2 | 0.6 | 3 |
| 58 - The school board has high expectations for student learning. | 40 | 12.6 | 136 | 42.8 | 127 | 39.9 | 9 | 2.8 | 6 | 1.9 | 7 |
| 59 - My child has fun learning. | 52 | 16.3 | 176 | 55.0 | 55 | 17.2 | 33 | 10.3 | 4 | 1.3 | 5 |
| 60 - The community is proud of this school. | 53 | 16.7 | 183 | 57.5 | 68 | 21.4 | 9 | 2.8 | 5 | 1.6 | 7 |
| 61 - I receive regular communications from school about how well my child is doing in school. | 73 | 23.0 | 151 | 47.5 | 48 | 15.1 | 37 | 11.6 | 9 | 2.8 | 7 |
| 62 - I believe my child can do well in school. | 164 | 51.1 | 150 | 46.7 | 5 | 1.6 | 1 | 0.3 | 1 | 0.3 | 4 |
| 63 - Other children are friendly to my child. | 81 | 25.2 | 192 | 59.8 | 31 | 9.7 | 13 | 4.0 | 4 | 1.2 | 4 |
| 64 - My child's teachers are good teachers. | 102 | 31.8 | 172 | 53.6 | 35 | 10.9 | 11 | 3.4 | 1 | 0.3 | 4 |
| 65 - There is a feeling of belonging at my child's school. | 59 | 18.6 | 163 | 51.3 | 69 | 21.7 | 18 | 5.7 | 9 | 2.8 | 7 |
| 66 - My child's teachers think my child can learn. | 119 | 37.1 | 169 | 52.6 | 26 | 8.1 | 6 | 1.9 | 1 | 0.3 | 4 |
| 67 - My child is treated fairly at school. | 71 | 22.1 | 184 | 57.3 | 46 | 14.3 | 14 | 4.4 | 6 | 1.9 | 4 |
| 68 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 38 | 11.8 | 115 | 35.6 | 130 | 40.2 | 26 | 8.0 | 14 | 4.3 | 2 |
| Data Collected in Spring, 2001 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |