| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Parent Frequency Distribution Report |
| FESTUS MIDDLE, FESTUS R-VI School District |
| In what grade is your child? | ||
| PRt1 | Frequency | Percent |
| 6TH | 139 | 32.78 |
| 7TH | 162 | 38.21 |
| 8TH | 123 | 29.01 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| My child is a: girl, boy | ||
| prt2 | Frequency | Percent |
| Boy | 201 | 49.02 |
| Girl | 209 | 50.98 |
| Frequency Missing = 22 |
| What is your relationship to the child? |
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| prt3 | Frequency | Percent |
| MOTHER | 331 | 78.07 |
| FATHER | 71 | 16.75 |
| STEPMOTHER | 7 | 1.65 |
| STEPFATHER | 7 | 1.65 |
| GRANDMOTHER | 2 | 0.47 |
| OTHER RELATIVE | 5 | 1.18 |
| UNRELATED | 1 | 0.24 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| How many adults in your household work outside the home for pay? |
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| prt4 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 14 | 3.29 |
| 1 | 146 | 34.35 |
| 2 | 245 | 57.65 |
| 3 OR MORE | 20 | 4.71 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| How many years have you lived in this school district? |
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| prt5 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 5 YRS | 107 | 25.00 |
| 5 - 10 YRS | 120 | 28.04 |
| 11 - 15 YRS | 57 | 13.32 |
| OVER 15 YRS | 144 | 33.64 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| How many hours of television does your child usually watch each day? |
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| prt6 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 HR OR LESS | 90 | 21.18 |
| 2 HRS | 175 | 41.18 |
| 3 HRS | 90 | 21.18 |
| 4 HRS | 45 | 10.59 |
| 5 HRS | 17 | 4.00 |
| 6 + HRS | 8 | 1.88 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| Which best describes your household? | ||
| prt7 | Frequency | Percent |
| SINGLE PARENT | 66 | 15.46 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-M/F | 269 | 63.00 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-STEP | 77 | 18.03 |
| OTHER | 15 | 3.51 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| prt8 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE (N-HISPC) | 395 | 93.60 |
| AFR. AMERICAN (N-HISPC) | 11 | 2.61 |
| ASIAN | 5 | 1.18 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 3 | 0.71 |
| HISPANIC | 2 | 0.47 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 6 | 1.42 |
| Frequency Missing = 10 |
| How many children in your household are under 18 years old? |
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| prt9 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 1 | 0.23 |
| 1 | 81 | 19.01 |
| 2 | 187 | 43.90 |
| 3 | 102 | 23.94 |
| 4 | 42 | 9.86 |
| 5 | 9 | 2.11 |
| 6 | 3 | 0.70 |
| 7 OR MORE | 1 | 0.23 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| Vocational Education | ||
| prt10a | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 383 | 88.66 |
| YES | 49 | 11.34 |
| Gifted/Talented Program | ||
| prt10b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 391 | 90.51 |
| YES | 41 | 9.49 |
| Title I Services | ||
| prt10c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 424 | 98.15 |
| YES | 8 | 1.85 |
| Special Education | ||
| prt10d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 402 | 93.06 |
| YES | 30 | 6.94 |
| Which category best describes your age? |
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| prt11 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 30 | 4 | 0.94 |
| 30 - 39 | 211 | 49.41 |
| 40 - 49 | 190 | 44.50 |
| 50 - 59 | 18 | 4.22 |
| 60 OR OVER | 4 | 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 | 29 | 6.97 |
| 2 YR COLL/TECH | 143 | 34.38 |
| 4 YR COLLEGE | 223 | 53.61 |
| OTHER | 21 | 5.05 |
| Frequency Missing = 16 |
| Which best describes your level of education? |
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| prt13 | Frequency | Percent |
| ELEM. SCHOOL | 6 | 1.42 |
| SOME HIGH SCHOOL | 32 | 7.58 |
| HIGH SCHOOL GRAD | 104 | 24.64 |
| SOME COLLEGE | 173 | 41.00 |
| COLLEGE GRADUATE | 71 | 16.82 |
| GRADUATE SCHOOL | 36 | 8.53 |
| Frequency Missing = 10 |
| Which category best describes the total annual income of your household? |
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| prt14 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER $ 10,000 | 10 | 2.53 |
| 10,000 - 19,999 | 39 | 9.85 |
| 20,000 - 29,999 | 33 | 8.33 |
| 30,000 - 39,999 | 41 | 10.35 |
| 40,000 - 49,999 | 54 | 13.64 |
| 50,000 - 59,999 | 57 | 14.39 |
| 60,000 - 69,999 | 48 | 12.12 |
| OVER $70,000 | 114 | 28.79 |
| Frequency Missing = 36 |
| Which of the following best describes your child's grades so far in school? |
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| prt15 | Frequency | Percent |
| MOSTLY A | 91 | 21.41 |
| HALF A & B | 94 | 22.12 |
| MOSTLY B | 56 | 13.18 |
| HALF B & C | 79 | 18.59 |
| MOSTLY C | 51 | 12.00 |
| HALF C & D | 37 | 8.71 |
| MOSTLY D | 10 | 2.35 |
| BELOW D | 5 | 1.18 |
| GRADE NOT GIVEN | 2 | 0.47 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| 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 | 234 | 56.93 |
| GOTTEN WORSE | 43 | 10.46 |
| STAYED THE SAME | 134 | 32.60 |
| Frequency Missing = 21 |
| How much time does your child spend on homework each day? |
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| prt17 | Frequency | Percent |
| DOESNT HAVE ANY | 22 | 5.20 |
| DOESNT DO IT | 8 | 1.89 |
| 1/2 HR OR LESS | 112 | 26.48 |
| 1 HR | 195 | 46.10 |
| 2 HRS | 66 | 15.60 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 20 | 4.73 |
| Frequency Missing = 9 |
| Talked to your child's teacher. | ||
| PRT18a | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 35 | 8.20 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 230 | 53.86 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 112 | 26.23 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 32 | 7.49 |
| 11+ TIMES | 18 | 4.22 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| Gone to an open house at school. | ||
| PRT18b | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 33 | 7.75 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 319 | 74.88 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 38 | 8.92 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 19 | 4.46 |
| 11+ TIMES | 17 | 3.99 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| Attended parent/teacher meetings. | ||
| PRT18c | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 95 | 22.41 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 259 | 61.08 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 50 | 11.79 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 9 | 2.12 |
| 11+ TIMES | 11 | 2.59 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| Visited the school on your own. | ||
| PRT18d | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 130 | 30.52 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 167 | 39.20 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 68 | 15.96 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 29 | 6.81 |
| 11+ TIMES | 32 | 7.51 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| Helped with after-school activities. | ||
| PRT18e | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 276 | 64.79 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 90 | 21.13 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 29 | 6.81 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 9 | 2.11 |
| 11+ TIMES | 22 | 5.16 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| Helped with classroom learning. | ||
| PRT18f | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 345 | 81.56 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 56 | 13.24 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 10 | 2.36 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 4 | 0.95 |
| 11+ TIMES | 8 | 1.89 |
| Frequency Missing = 9 |
| 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 | 69 | 16.27 |
| B | 190 | 44.81 |
| C | 113 | 26.65 |
| D | 28 | 6.60 |
| F | 3 | 0.71 |
| DONT KNOW | 21 | 4.95 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| 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 | 4 | 0.94 |
| B | 55 | 12.97 |
| C | 209 | 49.29 |
| D | 66 | 15.57 |
| F | 19 | 4.48 |
| DONT KNOW | 71 | 16.75 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| I know the first name of 5 or more of my child's closest friends. |
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| prt21a | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 38 | 8.88 |
| YES | 390 | 91.12 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| I know the parents of 5 or more of my child's closest friends. |
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| prt21b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 141 | 33.10 |
| YES | 285 | 66.90 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| I enforce family rules about how many hours our child can watch TV. |
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| prt21c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 161 | 37.62 |
| YES | 267 | 62.38 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| I have expectations for our child to maintain a certain grade average. |
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| prt21d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 21 | 4.91 |
| YES | 407 | 95.09 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| I enforce family rules for our child about doing homework. |
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| prt21e | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 24 | 5.62 |
| YES | 403 | 94.38 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| My child has a computer at home to use for school work. |
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| prt21f | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 87 | 20.37 |
| YES | 340 | 79.63 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| My child has access to the internet at home. |
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| prt21g | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 141 | 33.10 |
| YES | 285 | 66.90 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| Talk to your child about his/her experiences in school. |
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| prt22a | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 5 | 1.18 |
| RARELY | 11 | 2.59 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 80 | 18.82 |
| REGULARLY | 329 | 77.41 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| Talk to your child about his/her plans for high school classes |
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| prt22b | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 29 | 6.76 |
| RARELY | 71 | 16.55 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 168 | 39.16 |
| REGULARLY | 161 | 37.53 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Talk to your child about his/her plans for after high school. |
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| prt22c | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 20 | 4.69 |
| RARELY | 36 | 8.45 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 178 | 41.78 |
| REGULARLY | 192 | 45.07 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| Data Collected in Spring, 2001 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Parent Frequency Distribution Report |
| FESTUS MIDDLE, FESTUS R-VI 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. | 31 | 7.3 | 211 | 49.4 | 121 | 28.3 | 46 | 10.8 | 18 | 4.2 | 5 |
| 24 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. | 54 | 12.7 | 245 | 57.5 | 89 | 20.9 | 33 | 7.7 | 5 | 1.2 | 6 |
| 25 - There are good learning materials at my child's school. | 45 | 10.6 | 256 | 60.1 | 91 | 21.4 | 29 | 6.8 | 5 | 1.2 | 6 |
| 26 - My child likes attending this school. | 118 | 27.6 | 215 | 50.2 | 55 | 12.9 | 27 | 6.3 | 13 | 3.0 | 4 |
| 27 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. | 124 | 29.2 | 225 | 53.1 | 45 | 10.6 | 22 | 5.2 | 8 | 1.9 | 8 |
| 28 - My child's school is a good place to learn. | 82 | 19.2 | 235 | 55.0 | 83 | 19.4 | 19 | 4.4 | 8 | 1.9 | 5 |
| 29 - My child uses computers effectively at school. | 57 | 13.4 | 206 | 48.5 | 113 | 26.6 | 35 | 8.2 | 14 | 3.3 | 7 |
| 30 - I know how well my child is doing in class. | 93 | 21.8 | 241 | 56.6 | 58 | 13.6 | 28 | 6.6 | 6 | 1.4 | 6 |
| 31 - I feel my child is safe at school. | 59 | 13.8 | 200 | 46.8 | 117 | 27.4 | 37 | 8.7 | 14 | 3.3 | 5 |
| 32 - I am welcome to discuss my child's educational needs with the school. | 95 | 22.2 | 236 | 55.1 | 67 | 15.7 | 23 | 5.4 | 7 | 1.6 | 4 |
| 33 - My child's school building is in good condition. | 104 | 24.4 | 253 | 59.4 | 43 | 10.1 | 22 | 5.2 | 4 | 0.9 | 6 |
| 34 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. | 64 | 15.0 | 217 | 50.7 | 106 | 24.8 | 34 | 7.9 | 7 | 1.6 | 4 |
| 35 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. | 38 | 8.9 | 176 | 41.2 | 108 | 25.3 | 68 | 15.9 | 37 | 8.7 | 5 |
| 36 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. | 30 | 7.0 | 54 | 12.7 | 81 | 19.0 | 148 | 34.7 | 113 | 26.5 | 6 |
| 37 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 28 | 6.6 | 187 | 43.8 | 166 | 38.9 | 35 | 8.2 | 11 | 2.6 | 5 |
| 38 - The school encourages parents to be involved. | 80 | 18.7 | 220 | 51.4 | 80 | 18.7 | 40 | 9.3 | 8 | 1.9 | 4 |
| 39 - The school board listens to parents concerns. | 25 | 5.8 | 138 | 32.2 | 211 | 49.3 | 41 | 9.6 | 13 | 3.0 | 4 |
| 40 - It is important for students to have access to computers at school. | 222 | 52.0 | 174 | 40.7 | 25 | 5.9 | 2 | 0.5 | 4 | 0.9 | 5 |
| 41 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. | 50 | 11.7 | 221 | 51.8 | 112 | 26.2 | 32 | 7.5 | 12 | 2.8 | 5 |
| 42 - The school encourages my child to do well on MAP tests. | 117 | 27.4 | 249 | 58.3 | 53 | 12.4 | 5 | 1.2 | 3 | 0.7 | 5 |
| 43 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 44 | 10.5 | 171 | 40.9 | 183 | 43.8 | 14 | 3.3 | 6 | 1.4 | 14 |
| 44 - My child's teacher makes learning interesting. | 31 | 7.2 | 196 | 45.8 | 148 | 34.6 | 46 | 10.7 | 7 | 1.6 | 4 |
| 45 - Teachers in my child's school really care about my child. | 45 | 10.5 | 174 | 40.7 | 138 | 32.2 | 63 | 14.7 | 8 | 1.9 | 4 |
| 46 - If a student in my child's school has a problem, teachers will listen and help. | 49 | 11.5 | 168 | 39.5 | 139 | 32.7 | 54 | 12.7 | 15 | 3.5 | 7 |
| 47 - Teachers treat my child with respect. | 53 | 12.4 | 194 | 45.4 | 128 | 30.0 | 41 | 9.6 | 11 | 2.6 | 5 |
| 48 - My child knows what he/she are supposed to be learning. | 71 | 16.7 | 259 | 60.8 | 71 | 16.7 | 21 | 4.9 | 4 | 0.9 | 6 |
| 49 - My child's teacher expects very good work from my child. | 57 | 13.4 | 274 | 64.3 | 74 | 17.4 | 16 | 3.8 | 5 | 1.2 | 6 |
| 50 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career goals. | 25 | 5.9 | 155 | 36.8 | 170 | 40.4 | 59 | 14.0 | 12 | 2.9 | 11 |
| 51 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. | 60 | 14.1 | 222 | 52.2 | 110 | 25.9 | 21 | 4.9 | 12 | 2.8 | 7 |
| 52 - The school has a written plan for improving student achievement | 31 | 7.4 | 168 | 39.9 | 192 | 45.6 | 25 | 5.9 | 5 | 1.2 | 11 |
| 53 - What is taught at school meets the needs of my child. | 39 | 9.2 | 211 | 49.5 | 120 | 28.2 | 43 | 10.1 | 13 | 3.1 | 6 |
| 54 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. | 32 | 7.6 | 165 | 39.1 | 132 | 31.3 | 71 | 16.8 | 22 | 5.2 | 10 |
| 55 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. | 71 | 16.7 | 202 | 47.4 | 108 | 25.4 | 34 | 8.0 | 11 | 2.6 | 6 |
| 56 - I receive information about the educational programs available to my child at school. | 50 | 11.7 | 195 | 45.6 | 112 | 26.2 | 56 | 13.1 | 15 | 3.5 | 4 |
| 57 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. | 41 | 9.6 | 236 | 55.5 | 107 | 25.2 | 33 | 7.8 | 8 | 1.9 | 7 |
| 58 - The school board has high expectations for student learning. | 56 | 13.2 | 227 | 53.7 | 112 | 26.5 | 16 | 3.8 | 12 | 2.8 | 9 |
| 59 - My child has fun learning. | 42 | 9.9 | 198 | 46.6 | 115 | 27.1 | 50 | 11.8 | 20 | 4.7 | 7 |
| 60 - The community is proud of this school. | 92 | 21.7 | 242 | 57.2 | 66 | 15.6 | 15 | 3.5 | 8 | 1.9 | 9 |
| 61 - I receive regular communications from school about how well my child is doing in school. | 46 | 10.8 | 182 | 42.7 | 93 | 21.8 | 79 | 18.5 | 26 | 6.1 | 6 |
| 62 - I believe my child can do well in school. | 192 | 45.1 | 211 | 49.5 | 19 | 4.5 | 2 | 0.5 | 2 | 0.5 | 6 |
| 63 - Other children are friendly to my child. | 78 | 18.3 | 248 | 58.2 | 60 | 14.1 | 28 | 6.6 | 12 | 2.8 | 6 |
| 64 - My child's teachers are good teachers. | 64 | 15.1 | 219 | 51.5 | 109 | 25.6 | 31 | 7.3 | 2 | 0.5 | 7 |
| 65 - There is a feeling of belonging at my child's school. | 51 | 12.1 | 198 | 46.9 | 126 | 29.9 | 32 | 7.6 | 15 | 3.6 | 10 |
| 66 - My child's teachers think my child can learn. | 88 | 20.8 | 262 | 61.9 | 57 | 13.5 | 12 | 2.8 | 4 | 0.9 | 9 |
| 67 - My child is treated fairly at school. | 52 | 12.2 | 235 | 55.3 | 97 | 22.8 | 30 | 7.1 | 11 | 2.6 | 7 |
| 68 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 36 | 8.5 | 170 | 40.3 | 172 | 40.8 | 31 | 7.3 | 13 | 3.1 | 10 |
| Data Collected in Spring, 2001 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |