| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Parent Frequency Distribution Report |
| SENN-THOMAS MIDDLE, DUNKLIN R-V School District |
| In what grade is your child? | ||
| PRt1 | Frequency | Percent |
| 5TH | 60 | 26.43 |
| 6TH | 58 | 25.55 |
| 7TH | 56 | 24.67 |
| 8TH | 53 | 23.35 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| My child is a: girl, boy | ||
| prt2 | Frequency | Percent |
| Boy | 102 | 45.95 |
| Girl | 120 | 54.05 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| What is your relationship to the child? |
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| prt3 | Frequency | Percent |
| MOTHER | 190 | 83.70 |
| FATHER | 27 | 11.89 |
| STEPMOTHER | 2 | 0.88 |
| STEPFATHER | 3 | 1.32 |
| GRANDMOTHER | 2 | 0.88 |
| GRANDFATHER | 1 | 0.44 |
| OTHER RELATIVE | 2 | 0.88 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| How many adults in your household work outside the home for pay? |
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| prt4 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 8 | 3.49 |
| 1 | 77 | 33.62 |
| 2 | 135 | 58.95 |
| 3 OR MORE | 9 | 3.93 |
| How many years have you lived in this school district? |
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| prt5 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 5 YRS | 76 | 33.19 |
| 5 - 10 YRS | 58 | 25.33 |
| 11 - 15 YRS | 39 | 17.03 |
| OVER 15 YRS | 56 | 24.45 |
| How many hours of television does your child usually watch each day? |
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| prt6 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 HR OR LESS | 54 | 23.68 |
| 2 HRS | 92 | 40.35 |
| 3 HRS | 55 | 24.12 |
| 4 HRS | 21 | 9.21 |
| 5 HRS | 5 | 2.19 |
| 6 + HRS | 1 | 0.44 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Which best describes your household? | ||
| prt7 | Frequency | Percent |
| SINGLE PARENT | 42 | 18.34 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-M/F | 130 | 56.77 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-STEP | 49 | 21.40 |
| OTHER | 8 | 3.49 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| prt8 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE (N-HISPC) | 214 | 94.27 |
| AFR. AMERICAN (N-HISPC) | 5 | 2.20 |
| ASIAN | 1 | 0.44 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 1 | 0.44 |
| HISPANIC | 4 | 1.76 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 2 | 0.88 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| How many children in your household are under 18 years old? |
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| prt9 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 | 47 | 20.52 |
| 2 | 95 | 41.48 |
| 3 | 65 | 28.38 |
| 4 | 12 | 5.24 |
| 5 | 6 | 2.62 |
| 6 | 2 | 0.87 |
| 7 OR MORE | 2 | 0.87 |
| Vocational Education | ||
| prt10a | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 208 | 90.83 |
| YES | 21 | 9.17 |
| Gifted/Talented Program | ||
| prt10b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 209 | 91.27 |
| YES | 20 | 8.73 |
| Title I Services | ||
| prt10c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 217 | 94.76 |
| YES | 12 | 5.24 |
| Special Education | ||
| prt10d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 214 | 93.45 |
| YES | 15 | 6.55 |
| Which category best describes your age? |
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| prt11 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 30 | 9 | 3.95 |
| 30 - 39 | 136 | 59.65 |
| 40 - 49 | 77 | 33.77 |
| 50 - 59 | 3 | 1.32 |
| 60 OR OVER | 3 | 1.32 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| 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 | 14 | 6.22 |
| 2 YR COLL/TECH | 71 | 31.56 |
| 4 YR COLLEGE | 131 | 58.22 |
| OTHER | 9 | 4.00 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Which best describes your level of education? |
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| prt13 | Frequency | Percent |
| SOME HIGH SCHOOL | 21 | 9.33 |
| HIGH SCHOOL GRAD | 72 | 32.00 |
| SOME COLLEGE | 81 | 36.00 |
| COLLEGE GRADUATE | 40 | 17.78 |
| GRADUATE SCHOOL | 11 | 4.89 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Which category best describes the total annual income of your household? |
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| prt14 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER $ 10,000 | 14 | 6.39 |
| 10,000 - 19,999 | 15 | 6.85 |
| 20,000 - 29,999 | 20 | 9.13 |
| 30,000 - 39,999 | 27 | 12.33 |
| 40,000 - 49,999 | 36 | 16.44 |
| 50,000 - 59,999 | 22 | 10.05 |
| 60,000 - 69,999 | 19 | 8.68 |
| OVER $70,000 | 66 | 30.14 |
| Frequency Missing = 10 |
| Which of the following best describes your child's grades so far in school? |
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| prt15 | Frequency | Percent |
| MOSTLY A | 72 | 31.72 |
| HALF A & B | 77 | 33.92 |
| MOSTLY B | 22 | 9.69 |
| HALF B & C | 31 | 13.66 |
| MOSTLY C | 12 | 5.29 |
| HALF C & D | 11 | 4.85 |
| BELOW D | 2 | 0.88 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| 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 | 74 | 33.48 |
| GOTTEN WORSE | 29 | 13.12 |
| STAYED THE SAME | 118 | 53.39 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| How much time does your child spend on homework each day? |
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| prt17 | Frequency | Percent |
| DOESNT HAVE ANY | 3 | 1.33 |
| 1/2 HR OR LESS | 51 | 22.67 |
| 1 HR | 127 | 56.44 |
| 2 HRS | 35 | 15.56 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 9 | 4.00 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Talked to your child's teacher. | ||
| PRT18a | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 14 | 6.17 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 125 | 55.07 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 61 | 26.87 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 15 | 6.61 |
| 11+ TIMES | 12 | 5.29 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Gone to an open house at school. | ||
| PRT18b | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 5 | 2.20 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 169 | 74.45 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 37 | 16.30 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 11 | 4.85 |
| 11+ TIMES | 5 | 2.20 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Attended parent/teacher meetings. | ||
| PRT18c | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 30 | 13.33 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 124 | 55.11 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 54 | 24.00 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 12 | 5.33 |
| 11+ TIMES | 5 | 2.22 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Visited the school on your own. | ||
| PRT18d | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 48 | 21.24 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 95 | 42.04 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 52 | 23.01 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 14 | 6.19 |
| 11+ TIMES | 17 | 7.52 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Helped with after-school activities. | ||
| PRT18e | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 131 | 57.96 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 55 | 24.34 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 23 | 10.18 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 9 | 3.98 |
| 11+ TIMES | 8 | 3.54 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Helped with classroom learning. | ||
| PRT18f | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 181 | 80.09 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 28 | 12.39 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 5 | 2.21 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 6 | 2.65 |
| 11+ TIMES | 6 | 2.65 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| 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 | 25 | 11.11 |
| B | 94 | 41.78 |
| C | 67 | 29.78 |
| D | 17 | 7.56 |
| F | 6 | 2.67 |
| DONT KNOW | 16 | 7.11 |
| 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 | 7 | 3.07 |
| B | 43 | 18.86 |
| C | 93 | 40.79 |
| D | 33 | 14.47 |
| F | 5 | 2.19 |
| DONT KNOW | 47 | 20.61 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| I know the first name of 5 or more of my child's closest friends. |
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| prt21a | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 17 | 7.49 |
| YES | 210 | 92.51 |
| 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 | 87 | 38.50 |
| YES | 139 | 61.50 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| I enforce family rules about how many hours our child can watch TV. |
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| prt21c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 86 | 38.05 |
| YES | 140 | 61.95 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| I have expectations for our child to maintain a certain grade average. |
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| prt21d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 12 | 5.29 |
| YES | 215 | 94.71 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| I enforce family rules for our child about doing homework. |
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| prt21e | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 3 | 1.33 |
| YES | 223 | 98.67 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| My child has a computer at home to use for school work. |
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| prt21f | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 65 | 28.63 |
| YES | 162 | 71.37 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| My child has access to the internet at home. |
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| prt21g | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 76 | 33.48 |
| YES | 151 | 66.52 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Talk to your child about his/her experiences in school. |
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| prt22a | Frequency | Percent |
| RARELY | 3 | 1.32 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 34 | 14.91 |
| REGULARLY | 191 | 83.77 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Talk to your child about his/her plans for high school classes |
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| prt22b | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 9 | 3.96 |
| RARELY | 50 | 22.03 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 95 | 41.85 |
| REGULARLY | 73 | 32.16 |
| 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 | 11 | 4.85 |
| RARELY | 20 | 8.81 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 107 | 47.14 |
| REGULARLY | 89 | 39.21 |
| 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 |
| SENN-THOMAS MIDDLE, DUNKLIN R-V 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. | 20 | 8.8 | 130 | 57.5 | 53 | 23.5 | 21 | 9.3 | 2 | 0.9 | 3 |
| 24 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. | 38 | 16.8 | 145 | 64.2 | 31 | 13.7 | 10 | 4.4 | 2 | 0.9 | 3 |
| 25 - There are good learning materials at my child's school. | 23 | 10.3 | 126 | 56.3 | 52 | 23.2 | 16 | 7.1 | 7 | 3.1 | 5 |
| 26 - My child likes attending this school. | 69 | 30.4 | 118 | 52.0 | 26 | 11.5 | 8 | 3.5 | 6 | 2.6 | 2 |
| 27 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. | 66 | 29.1 | 132 | 58.1 | 22 | 9.7 | 5 | 2.2 | 2 | 0.9 | 2 |
| 28 - My child's school is a good place to learn. | 36 | 15.9 | 131 | 58.0 | 47 | 20.8 | 9 | 4.0 | 3 | 1.3 | 3 |
| 29 - My child uses computers effectively at school. | 18 | 8.0 | 107 | 47.6 | 64 | 28.4 | 26 | 11.6 | 10 | 4.4 | 4 |
| 30 - I know how well my child is doing in class. | 46 | 20.4 | 138 | 61.1 | 25 | 11.1 | 16 | 7.1 | 1 | 0.4 | 3 |
| 31 - I feel my child is safe at school. | 51 | 22.5 | 138 | 60.8 | 31 | 13.7 | 7 | 3.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 32 - I am welcome to discuss my child's educational needs with the school. | 56 | 24.7 | 138 | 60.8 | 23 | 10.1 | 9 | 4.0 | 1 | 0.4 | 2 |
| 33 - My child's school building is in good condition. | 23 | 10.1 | 128 | 56.4 | 52 | 22.9 | 15 | 6.6 | 9 | 4.0 | 2 |
| 34 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. | 14 | 6.2 | 64 | 28.3 | 85 | 37.6 | 39 | 17.3 | 24 | 10.6 | 3 |
| 35 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. | 28 | 12.4 | 111 | 49.1 | 58 | 25.7 | 16 | 7.1 | 13 | 5.8 | 3 |
| 36 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. | 22 | 9.7 | 31 | 13.7 | 33 | 14.6 | 83 | 36.7 | 57 | 25.2 | 3 |
| 37 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 14 | 6.2 | 102 | 45.3 | 82 | 36.4 | 19 | 8.4 | 8 | 3.6 | 4 |
| 38 - The school encourages parents to be involved. | 35 | 15.4 | 130 | 57.3 | 45 | 19.8 | 13 | 5.7 | 4 | 1.8 | 2 |
| 39 - The school board listens to parents concerns. | 9 | 4.0 | 69 | 30.5 | 107 | 47.3 | 27 | 11.9 | 14 | 6.2 | 3 |
| 40 - It is important for students to have access to computers at school. | 109 | 48.0 | 102 | 44.9 | 14 | 6.2 | 2 | 0.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 41 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. | 30 | 13.3 | 122 | 54.2 | 61 | 27.1 | 8 | 3.6 | 4 | 1.8 | 4 |
| 42 - The school encourages my child to do well on MAP tests. | 67 | 29.6 | 137 | 60.6 | 18 | 8.0 | 4 | 1.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 |
| 43 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 18 | 8.1 | 76 | 34.4 | 113 | 51.1 | 14 | 6.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 8 |
| 44 - My child's teacher makes learning interesting. | 21 | 9.3 | 125 | 55.3 | 67 | 29.6 | 10 | 4.4 | 3 | 1.3 | 3 |
| 45 - Teachers in my child's school really care about my child. | 34 | 15.0 | 109 | 48.2 | 63 | 27.9 | 14 | 6.2 | 6 | 2.7 | 3 |
| 46 - If a student in my child's school has a problem, teachers will listen and help. | 21 | 9.3 | 124 | 54.9 | 64 | 28.3 | 12 | 5.3 | 5 | 2.2 | 3 |
| 47 - Teachers treat my child with respect. | 33 | 14.6 | 133 | 58.8 | 43 | 19.0 | 13 | 5.8 | 4 | 1.8 | 3 |
| 48 - My child knows what he/she are supposed to be learning. | 40 | 17.8 | 152 | 67.6 | 20 | 8.9 | 9 | 4.0 | 4 | 1.8 | 4 |
| 49 - My child's teacher expects very good work from my child. | 39 | 17.3 | 152 | 67.3 | 31 | 13.7 | 2 | 0.9 | 2 | 0.9 | 3 |
| 50 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career goals. | 23 | 10.2 | 83 | 36.9 | 88 | 39.1 | 23 | 10.2 | 8 | 3.6 | 4 |
| 51 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. | 42 | 18.8 | 111 | 49.6 | 59 | 26.3 | 8 | 3.6 | 4 | 1.8 | 5 |
| 52 - The school has a written plan for improving student achievement | 19 | 8.6 | 77 | 34.7 | 110 | 49.5 | 11 | 5.0 | 5 | 2.3 | 7 |
| 53 - What is taught at school meets the needs of my child. | 21 | 9.4 | 132 | 58.9 | 47 | 21.0 | 22 | 9.8 | 2 | 0.9 | 5 |
| 54 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. | 19 | 8.5 | 99 | 44.4 | 72 | 32.3 | 26 | 11.7 | 7 | 3.1 | 6 |
| 55 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. | 48 | 21.6 | 115 | 51.8 | 46 | 20.7 | 11 | 5.0 | 2 | 0.9 | 7 |
| 56 - I receive information about the educational programs available to my child at school. | 19 | 8.5 | 102 | 45.7 | 57 | 25.6 | 36 | 16.1 | 9 | 4.0 | 6 |
| 57 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. | 24 | 10.6 | 133 | 58.6 | 46 | 20.3 | 19 | 8.4 | 5 | 2.2 | 2 |
| 58 - The school board has high expectations for student learning. | 19 | 8.4 | 92 | 40.5 | 93 | 41.0 | 18 | 7.9 | 5 | 2.2 | 2 |
| 59 - My child has fun learning. | 29 | 12.8 | 130 | 57.3 | 46 | 20.3 | 17 | 7.5 | 5 | 2.2 | 2 |
| 60 - The community is proud of this school. | 35 | 15.4 | 97 | 42.7 | 70 | 30.8 | 21 | 9.3 | 4 | 1.8 | 2 |
| 61 - I receive regular communications from school about how well my child is doing in school. | 20 | 8.8 | 123 | 54.2 | 39 | 17.2 | 34 | 15.0 | 11 | 4.8 | 2 |
| 62 - I believe my child can do well in school. | 107 | 46.9 | 116 | 50.9 | 4 | 1.8 | 1 | 0.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 63 - Other children are friendly to my child. | 51 | 22.4 | 138 | 60.5 | 27 | 11.8 | 8 | 3.5 | 4 | 1.8 | 1 |
| 64 - My child's teachers are good teachers. | 43 | 19.0 | 131 | 58.0 | 45 | 19.9 | 4 | 1.8 | 3 | 1.3 | 3 |
| 65 - There is a feeling of belonging at my child's school. | 32 | 14.1 | 118 | 52.0 | 60 | 26.4 | 14 | 6.2 | 3 | 1.3 | 2 |
| 66 - My child's teachers think my child can learn. | 57 | 25.1 | 146 | 64.3 | 22 | 9.7 | 2 | 0.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 67 - My child is treated fairly at school. | 41 | 18.1 | 141 | 62.1 | 35 | 15.4 | 6 | 2.6 | 4 | 1.8 | 2 |
| 68 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 21 | 9.3 | 87 | 38.5 | 81 | 35.8 | 29 | 12.8 | 8 | 3.5 | 3 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2005 |
| Tables Posted April 14, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |