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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
prt21d Frequency Percent
NO 21 4.91
YES 407 95.09

Frequency Missing = 4

 

I enforce family rules
for our child about doing
homework.
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.
prt21f Frequency Percent
NO 87 20.37
YES 340 79.63

Frequency Missing = 5

 

My child has access to
the internet at home.
prt21g Frequency Percent
NO 141 33.10
YES 285 66.90

Frequency Missing = 6

 

Talk to your child about his/her
experiences in school.
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
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.
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
 
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