MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Parent Frequency Distribution Report
CRYSTAL CITY ELEM., CRYSTAL CITY 47 School District

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
K-1 51 21.25
2ND 27 11.25
3RD 35 14.58
4TH 38 15.83
5TH 25 10.42
6TH 25 10.42
7TH 28 11.67
8TH 11 4.58

Frequency Missing = 2

 

My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 111 47.23
Girl 124 52.77

Frequency Missing = 7

 

What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 192 80.67
FATHER 39 16.39
STEPMOTHER 2 0.84
GRANDMOTHER 4 1.68
UNRELATED 1 0.42

Frequency Missing = 4

 

How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 11 4.56
1 83 34.44
2 144 59.75
3 OR MORE 3 1.24

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 105 43.57
5 - 10 YRS 57 23.65
11 - 15 YRS 32 13.28
OVER 15 YRS 47 19.50

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 50 20.75
2 HRS 124 51.45
3 HRS 44 18.26
4 HRS 21 8.71
5 HRS 2 0.83

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 43 17.92
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 147 61.25
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 43 17.92
OTHER 7 2.92

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 227 94.58
AFR. AMERICAN (N-HISPC) 9 3.75
MULTI-RACIAL 4 1.67

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
1 48 19.83
2 115 47.52
3 38 15.70
4 23 9.50
5 10 4.13
6 8 3.31
 
Vocational Education
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 215 88.84
YES 27 11.16
 
Gifted/Talented Program
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 222 91.74
YES 20 8.26
 
Title I Services
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 208 85.95
YES 34 14.05
 
Special Education
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 234 96.69
YES 8 3.31
 
Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
UNDER 30 45 18.67
30 - 39 113 46.89
40 - 49 67 27.80
50 - 59 14 5.81
60 OR OVER 2 0.83

Frequency Missing = 1

 

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 11 4.64
2 YR COLL/TECH 77 32.49
4 YR COLLEGE 131 55.27
OTHER 18 7.59

Frequency Missing = 5

 

Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
ELEM. SCHOOL 2 0.85
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 15 6.36
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 70 29.66
SOME COLLEGE 87 36.86
COLLEGE GRADUATE 42 17.80
GRADUATE SCHOOL 20 8.47

Frequency Missing = 6

 

Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 9 3.88
10,000 - 19,999 16 6.90
20,000 - 29,999 35 15.09
30,000 - 39,999 28 12.07
40,000 - 49,999 34 14.66
50,000 - 59,999 26 11.21
60,000 - 69,999 41 17.67
OVER $70,000 43 18.53

Frequency Missing = 10

 

Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 95 39.26
HALF A & B 63 26.03
MOSTLY B 17 7.02
HALF B & C 20 8.26
MOSTLY C 4 1.65
HALF C & D 15 6.20
MOSTLY D 2 0.83
BELOW D 5 2.07
GRADE NOT GIVEN 21 8.68
 
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 65 29.02
GOTTEN WORSE 82 36.61
STAYED THE SAME 77 34.38

Frequency Missing = 18

 

How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 26 10.83
1/2 HR OR LESS 91 37.92
1 HR 94 39.17
2 HRS 26 10.83
MORE THAN 2 HRS 3 1.25

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT18a Frequency Percent
NEVER 8 3.35
ONCE/TWICE 73 30.54
3-5 TIMES 73 30.54
5-10 TIMES 34 14.23
11+ TIMES 51 21.34

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Gone to an open house at school.
PRT18b Frequency Percent
NEVER 16 6.67
ONCE/TWICE 197 82.08
3-5 TIMES 20 8.33
5-10 TIMES 5 2.08
11+ TIMES 2 0.83

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT18c Frequency Percent
NEVER 26 10.92
ONCE/TWICE 164 68.91
3-5 TIMES 34 14.29
5-10 TIMES 11 4.62
11+ TIMES 3 1.26

Frequency Missing = 4

 

Visited the school on your own.
PRT18d Frequency Percent
NEVER 43 17.92
ONCE/TWICE 73 30.42
3-5 TIMES 46 19.17
5-10 TIMES 23 9.58
11+ TIMES 55 22.92

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Helped with after-school activities.
PRT18e Frequency Percent
NEVER 148 61.92
ONCE/TWICE 53 22.18
3-5 TIMES 21 8.79
5-10 TIMES 7 2.93
11+ TIMES 10 4.18

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Helped with classroom learning.
PRT18f Frequency Percent
NEVER 177 73.75
ONCE/TWICE 46 19.17
3-5 TIMES 4 1.67
5-10 TIMES 3 1.25
11+ TIMES 10 4.17

Frequency Missing = 2

 

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 14 5.88
B 68 28.57
C 93 39.08
D 35 14.71
F 15 6.30
DONT KNOW 13 5.46

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?
prt20 Frequency Percent
A 1 0.42
B 51 21.43
C 109 45.80
D 16 6.72
F 4 1.68
DONT KNOW 57 23.95

Frequency Missing = 4

 

I know the first name
of 5 or more of my child's
closest friends.
prt21a Frequency Percent
NO 12 5.04
YES 226 94.96

Frequency Missing = 4

 

I know the parents of
5 or more of my child's
closest friends.
prt21b Frequency Percent
NO 86 35.98
YES 153 64.02

Frequency Missing = 3

 

I enforce family rules
about how many hours our
child can watch TV.
prt21c Frequency Percent
NO 66 27.62
YES 173 72.38

Frequency Missing = 3

 

I have expectations for
our child to maintain
a certain grade average.
prt21d Frequency Percent
NO 8 3.35
YES 231 96.65

Frequency Missing = 3

 

I enforce family rules
for our child about doing
homework.
prt21e Frequency Percent
NO 6 2.50
YES 234 97.50

Frequency Missing = 2

 

My child has a computer
at home to use for school
work.
prt21f Frequency Percent
NO 57 23.65
YES 184 76.35

Frequency Missing = 1

 

My child has access to
the internet at home.
prt21g Frequency Percent
NO 98 40.83
YES 142 59.17

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Talk to your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt22a Frequency Percent
OCCASIONALLY 31 12.92
REGULARLY 209 87.08

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Talk to your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt22b Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 55 23.01
RARELY 51 21.34
OCCASIONALLY 79 33.05
REGULARLY 54 22.59

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Talk to your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt22c Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 25 10.46
RARELY 34 14.23
OCCASIONALLY 99 41.42
REGULARLY 81 33.89

Frequency Missing = 3

Data Collected in Spring, 2003
Tables Posted April 15, 2006
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Parent Frequency Distribution Report
CRYSTAL CITY ELEM., CRYSTAL CITY 47 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. 29 12.0 104 43.0 75 31.0 18 7.4 16 6.6 0
24 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 38 15.7 144 59.5 38 15.7 15 6.2 7 2.9 0
25 - There are good learning materials at my child's school. 30 12.7 125 52.7 59 24.9 18 7.6 5 2.1 5
26 - My child likes attending this school. 85 35.1 118 48.8 18 7.4 6 2.5 15 6.2 0
27 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 101 42.3 104 43.5 20 8.4 10 4.2 4 1.7 3
28 - My child's school is a good place to learn. 35 14.8 113 47.7 61 25.7 21 8.9 7 3.0 5
29 - My child uses computers effectively at school. 16 6.8 52 21.9 92 38.8 40 16.9 37 15.6 5
30 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 71 29.8 132 55.5 21 8.8 10 4.2 4 1.7 4
31 - I feel my child is safe at school. 41 17.0 127 52.7 43 17.8 22 9.1 8 3.3 1
32 - I am welcome to discuss my child's educational needs with the school. 68 28.1 128 52.9 35 14.5 10 4.1 1 0.4 0
33 - My child's school building is in good condition. 27 11.2 122 50.6 49 20.3 30 12.4 13 5.4 1
34 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 23 9.7 74 31.2 80 33.8 44 18.6 16 6.8 5
35 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 26 10.8 102 42.5 71 29.6 26 10.8 15 6.3 2
36 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 40 16.7 35 14.6 54 22.5 61 25.4 50 20.8 2
37 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 27 11.3 124 52.1 58 24.4 21 8.8 8 3.4 4
38 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 59 24.4 132 54.5 38 15.7 7 2.9 6 2.5 0
39 - The school board listens to parents concerns. 36 14.9 80 33.1 102 42.1 17 7.0 7 2.9 0
40 - It is important for students to have access to computers at school. 139 57.4 79 32.6 14 5.8 6 2.5 4 1.7 0
41 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 41 16.9 116 47.9 61 25.2 16 6.6 8 3.3 0
42 - The school encourages my child to do well on MAP tests. 74 30.7 119 49.4 32 13.3 11 4.6 5 2.1 1
43 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 34 14.4 64 27.1 112 47.5 18 7.6 8 3.4 6
44 - My child's teacher makes learning interesting. 72 29.8 122 50.4 36 14.9 7 2.9 5 2.1 0
45 - Teachers in my child's school really care about my child. 62 25.8 107 44.6 50 20.8 13 5.4 8 3.3 2
46 - If a student in my child's school has a problem, teachers will listen and help. 48 20.1 106 44.4 67 28.0 11 4.6 7 2.9 3
47 - Teachers treat my child with respect. 64 26.6 131 54.4 34 14.1 6 2.5 6 2.5 1
48 - My child knows what he/she are supposed to be learning. 57 23.6 147 60.7 25 10.3 10 4.1 3 1.2 0
49 - My child's teacher expects very good work from my child. 58 24.0 155 64.0 20 8.3 8 3.3 1 0.4 0
50 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career goals. 17 7.1 59 24.6 124 51.7 30 12.5 10 4.2 2
51 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 37 15.4 103 42.7 84 34.9 6 2.5 11 4.6 1
52 - The school has a written plan for improving student achievement 17 7.1 76 31.9 112 47.1 22 9.2 11 4.6 4
53 - What is taught at school meets the needs of my child. 24 9.9 107 44.2 75 31.0 23 9.5 13 5.4 0
54 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 37 15.5 106 44.5 59 24.8 20 8.4 16 6.7 4
55 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 67 27.8 115 47.7 41 17.0 14 5.8 4 1.7 1
56 - I receive information about the educational programs available to my child at school. 36 15.0 83 34.6 59 24.6 38 15.8 24 10.0 2
57 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 40 16.9 130 54.9 38 16.0 23 9.7 6 2.5 5
58 - The school board has high expectations for student learning. 28 11.7 97 40.6 88 36.8 17 7.1 9 3.8 3
59 - My child has fun learning. 61 25.5 119 49.8 34 14.2 14 5.9 11 4.6 3
60 - The community is proud of this school. 39 16.4 63 26.5 83 34.9 30 12.6 23 9.7 4
61 - I receive regular communications from school about how well my child is doing in school. 42 17.6 100 42.0 47 19.7 30 12.6 19 8.0 4
62 - I believe my child can do well in school. 139 58.2 95 39.7 4 1.7 0 0.0 1 0.4 3
63 - Other children are friendly to my child. 81 33.9 110 46.0 27 11.3 14 5.9 7 2.9 3
64 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 83 35.0 115 48.5 28 11.8 5 2.1 6 2.5 5
65 - There is a feeling of belonging at my child's school. 51 21.4 108 45.4 55 23.1 14 5.9 10 4.2 4
66 - My child's teachers think my child can learn. 83 34.7 131 54.8 21 8.8 3 1.3 1 0.4 3
67 - My child is treated fairly at school. 67 28.2 129 54.2 25 10.5 10 4.2 7 2.9 4
68 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 39 16.4 88 37.0 75 31.5 23 9.7 13 5.5 4

Data Collected in Spring, 2003
Tables Posted April 15, 2006
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education