MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Parent Frequency Distribution Report
JAMES E. FREER ELEM., WINDSOR C-1 School District

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
K-1 122 41.92
2ND 57 19.59
3RD 49 16.84
4TH 61 20.96
5TH 2 0.69

Frequency Missing = 6

 

My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 140 49.12
Girl 145 50.88

Frequency Missing = 12

 

What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 256 87.97
FATHER 30 10.31
GRANDMOTHER 3 1.03
OTHER RELATIVE 2 0.69

Frequency Missing = 6

 

How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 6 2.05
1 113 38.57
2 167 57.00
3 OR MORE 7 2.39

Frequency Missing = 4

 

How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 113 39.51
5 - 10 YRS 101 35.31
11 - 15 YRS 34 11.89
OVER 15 YRS 38 13.29

Frequency Missing = 11

 

How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 84 28.87
2 HRS 140 48.11
3 HRS 46 15.81
4 HRS 20 6.87
6 + HRS 1 0.34

Frequency Missing = 6

 

Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 34 11.64
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 228 78.08
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 25 8.56
OTHER 5 1.71

Frequency Missing = 5

 

Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 283 95.93
AFR. AMERICAN (N-HISPC) 2 0.68
ASIAN 1 0.34
AMERICAN INDIAN 1 0.34
HISPANIC 2 0.68
MULTI-RACIAL 6 2.03

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
1 28 12.07
2 103 44.40
3 67 28.88
4 23 9.91
5 4 1.72
6 7 3.02

Frequency Missing = 65

 

Vocational Education
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 274 92.26
YES 23 7.74
 
Gifted/Talented Program
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 282 94.95
YES 15 5.05
 
Title I Services
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 287 96.63
YES 10 3.37
 
Special Education
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 286 96.30
YES 11 3.70
 
Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
UNDER 30 49 16.72
30 - 39 182 62.12
40 - 49 60 20.48
50 - 59 2 0.68

Frequency Missing = 4

 

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 10 3.55
2 YR COLL/TECH 57 20.21
4 YR COLLEGE 207 73.40
OTHER 8 2.84

Frequency Missing = 15

 

Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
ELEM. SCHOOL 4 1.42
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 16 5.67
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 71 25.18
SOME COLLEGE 108 38.30
COLLEGE GRADUATE 62 21.99
GRADUATE SCHOOL 21 7.45

Frequency Missing = 15

 

Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 7 2.53
10,000 - 19,999 10 3.61
20,000 - 29,999 15 5.42
30,000 - 39,999 33 11.91
40,000 - 49,999 46 16.61
50,000 - 59,999 44 15.88
60,000 - 69,999 50 18.05
OVER $70,000 72 25.99

Frequency Missing = 20

 

Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 95 32.42
HALF A & B 76 25.94
MOSTLY B 19 6.48
HALF B & C 20 6.83
MOSTLY C 5 1.71
HALF C & D 5 1.71
MOSTLY D 2 0.68
GRADE NOT GIVEN 71 24.23

Frequency Missing = 4

 

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 141 52.61
GOTTEN WORSE 11 4.10
STAYED THE SAME 116 43.28

Frequency Missing = 29

 

How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 50 16.95
1/2 HR OR LESS 139 47.12
1 HR 90 30.51
2 HRS 12 4.07
MORE THAN 2 HRS 4 1.36

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT18a Frequency Percent
NEVER 16 5.42
ONCE/TWICE 140 47.46
3-5 TIMES 81 27.46
5-10 TIMES 36 12.20
11+ TIMES 22 7.46

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Gone to an open house at school.
PRT18b Frequency Percent
NEVER 18 6.16
ONCE/TWICE 223 76.37
3-5 TIMES 49 16.78
11+ TIMES 2 0.68

Frequency Missing = 5

 

Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT18c Frequency Percent
NEVER 64 21.92
ONCE/TWICE 151 51.71
3-5 TIMES 69 23.63
5-10 TIMES 5 1.71
11+ TIMES 3 1.03

Frequency Missing = 5

 

Visited the school on your own.
PRT18d Frequency Percent
NEVER 66 22.53
ONCE/TWICE 96 32.76
3-5 TIMES 57 19.45
5-10 TIMES 30 10.24
11+ TIMES 44 15.02

Frequency Missing = 4

 

Helped with after-school activities.
PRT18e Frequency Percent
NEVER 188 64.16
ONCE/TWICE 62 21.16
3-5 TIMES 22 7.51
5-10 TIMES 12 4.10
11+ TIMES 9 3.07

Frequency Missing = 4

 

Helped with classroom learning.
PRT18f Frequency Percent
NEVER 219 74.74
ONCE/TWICE 40 13.65
3-5 TIMES 20 6.83
5-10 TIMES 5 1.71
11+ TIMES 9 3.07

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?
prt19 Frequency Percent
A 33 11.30
B 128 43.84
C 89 30.48
D 19 6.51
F 2 0.68
DONT KNOW 21 7.19

Frequency Missing = 5

 

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 8 2.74
B 54 18.49
C 128 43.84
D 37 12.67
F 8 2.74
DONT KNOW 57 19.52

Frequency Missing = 5

 

I know the first name
of 5 or more of my child's
closest friends.
prt21a Frequency Percent
NO 24 8.14
YES 271 91.86

Frequency Missing = 2

 

I know the parents of
5 or more of my child's
closest friends.
prt21b Frequency Percent
NO 93 31.42
YES 203 68.58

Frequency Missing = 1

 

I enforce family rules
about how many hours our
child can watch TV.
prt21c Frequency Percent
NO 92 31.19
YES 203 68.81

Frequency Missing = 2

 

I have expectations for
our child to maintain
a certain grade average.
prt21d Frequency Percent
NO 16 5.39
YES 281 94.61
 
I enforce family rules
for our child about doing
homework.
prt21e Frequency Percent
NO 4 1.36
YES 291 98.64

Frequency Missing = 2

 

My child has a computer
at home to use for school
work.
prt21f Frequency Percent
NO 61 20.54
YES 236 79.46
 
My child has access to
the internet at home.
prt21g Frequency Percent
NO 97 32.88
YES 198 67.12

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Talk to your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt22a Frequency Percent
OCCASIONALLY 22 7.41
REGULARLY 275 92.59
 
Talk to your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt22b Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 112 38.23
RARELY 86 29.35
OCCASIONALLY 68 23.21
REGULARLY 27 9.22

Frequency Missing = 4

 

Talk to your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt22c Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 72 25.00
RARELY 56 19.44
OCCASIONALLY 122 42.36
REGULARLY 38 13.19

Frequency Missing = 9

Data Collected in Fall, 2002
Tables Posted April 15, 2006
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Parent Frequency Distribution Report
JAMES E. FREER ELEM., WINDSOR C-1 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. 43 14.8 151 51.9 80 27.5 13 4.5 4 1.4 6
24 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 62 21.3 185 63.6 31 10.7 11 3.8 2 0.7 6
25 - There are good learning materials at my child's school. 68 23.3 175 59.9 42 14.4 5 1.7 2 0.7 5
26 - My child likes attending this school. 114 39.0 151 51.7 15 5.1 9 3.1 3 1.0 5
27 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 101 34.5 151 51.5 30 10.2 9 3.1 2 0.7 4
28 - My child's school is a good place to learn. 78 26.6 170 58.0 37 12.6 6 2.0 2 0.7 4
29 - My child uses computers effectively at school. 49 16.7 161 54.9 75 25.6 6 2.0 2 0.7 4
30 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 76 25.9 158 53.7 46 15.6 14 4.8 0 0.0 3
31 - I feel my child is safe at school. 75 25.5 169 57.5 39 13.3 10 3.4 1 0.3 3
32 - I am welcome to discuss my child's educational needs with the school. 86 29.3 164 55.8 32 10.9 10 3.4 2 0.7 3
33 - My child's school building is in good condition. 60 20.4 186 63.3 31 10.5 15 5.1 2 0.7 3
34 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 22 7.6 100 34.4 109 37.5 46 15.8 14 4.8 6
35 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 48 16.3 159 53.9 65 22.0 16 5.4 7 2.4 2
36 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 27 9.3 45 15.5 48 16.5 110 37.8 61 21.0 6
37 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 19 6.6 141 48.8 108 37.4 18 6.2 3 1.0 8
38 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 91 31.1 166 56.7 25 8.5 9 3.1 2 0.7 4
39 - The school board listens to parents concerns. 14 4.8 85 29.4 168 58.1 18 6.2 4 1.4 8
40 - It is important for students to have access to computers at school. 154 52.9 112 38.5 20 6.9 2 0.7 3 1.0 6
41 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 42 14.4 137 47.1 100 34.4 10 3.4 2 0.7 6
42 - The school encourages my child to do well on MAP tests. 78 26.8 161 55.3 50 17.2 1 0.3 1 0.3 6
43 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 21 7.4 103 36.1 145 50.9 13 4.6 3 1.1 12
44 - My child's teacher makes learning interesting. 65 22.4 161 55.5 56 19.3 5 1.7 3 1.0 7
45 - Teachers in my child's school really care about my child. 64 22.0 140 48.1 61 21.0 18 6.2 8 2.7 6
46 - If a student in my child's school has a problem, teachers will listen and help. 54 18.6 150 51.5 72 24.7 12 4.1 3 1.0 6
47 - Teachers treat my child with respect. 56 19.2 164 56.2 62 21.2 7 2.4 3 1.0 5
48 - My child knows what he/she are supposed to be learning. 61 20.8 188 64.2 32 10.9 9 3.1 3 1.0 4
49 - My child's teacher expects very good work from my child. 70 24.0 187 64.0 33 11.3 1 0.3 1 0.3 5
50 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career goals. 19 6.7 70 24.6 163 57.2 21 7.4 12 4.2 12
51 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 43 14.9 126 43.6 106 36.7 11 3.8 3 1.0 8
52 - The school has a written plan for improving student achievement 23 8.0 89 30.9 164 56.9 10 3.5 2 0.7 9
53 - What is taught at school meets the needs of my child. 48 16.5 165 56.7 58 19.9 17 5.8 3 1.0 6
54 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 64 21.9 162 55.5 46 15.8 20 6.8 0 0.0 5
55 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 94 32.2 148 50.7 37 12.7 10 3.4 3 1.0 5
56 - I receive information about the educational programs available to my child at school. 55 19.1 158 54.9 50 17.4 21 7.3 4 1.4 9
57 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 54 18.8 168 58.5 49 17.1 13 4.5 3 1.0 10
58 - The school board has high expectations for student learning. 31 10.8 132 46.0 112 39.0 8 2.8 4 1.4 10
59 - My child has fun learning. 79 27.4 162 56.3 34 11.8 8 2.8 5 1.7 9
60 - The community is proud of this school. 38 13.2 141 49.0 96 33.3 10 3.5 3 1.0 9
61 - I receive regular communications from school about how well my child is doing in school. 58 20.1 126 43.8 62 21.5 36 12.5 6 2.1 9
62 - I believe my child can do well in school. 166 57.4 116 40.1 7 2.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 8
63 - Other children are friendly to my child. 92 31.9 163 56.6 27 9.4 6 2.1 0 0.0 9
64 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 97 33.9 151 52.8 32 11.2 5 1.7 1 0.3 11
65 - There is a feeling of belonging at my child's school. 70 24.6 150 52.8 52 18.3 9 3.2 3 1.1 13
66 - My child's teachers think my child can learn. 92 31.9 172 59.7 21 7.3 2 0.7 1 0.3 9
67 - My child is treated fairly at school. 73 25.6 173 60.7 32 11.2 7 2.5 0 0.0 12
68 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 29 10.2 106 37.3 117 41.2 28 9.9 4 1.4 13

Data Collected in Fall, 2002
Tables Posted April 15, 2006
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education