| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Parent Frequency Distribution Report |
| DESOTO SR. HIGH, DESOTO 73 School District |
| In what grade is your child? | ||
| PRt1 | Frequency | Percent |
| 9TH | 131 | 26.63 |
| 10TH | 123 | 25.00 |
| 11TH | 124 | 25.20 |
| 12TH | 114 | 23.17 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| My child is a: girl, boy | ||
| prt2 | Frequency | Percent |
| Boy | 204 | 42.32 |
| Girl | 278 | 57.68 |
| Frequency Missing = 15 |
| What is your relationship to the child? |
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| prt3 | Frequency | Percent |
| MOTHER | 388 | 79.18 |
| FATHER | 71 | 14.49 |
| STEPMOTHER | 8 | 1.63 |
| STEPFATHER | 5 | 1.02 |
| GRANDMOTHER | 8 | 1.63 |
| OTHER RELATIVE | 6 | 1.22 |
| UNRELATED | 4 | 0.82 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| How many adults in your household work outside the home for pay? |
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| prt4 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 20 | 4.05 |
| 1 | 165 | 33.40 |
| 2 | 279 | 56.48 |
| 3 OR MORE | 30 | 6.07 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| How many years have you lived in this school district? |
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| prt5 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 5 YRS | 92 | 18.74 |
| 5 - 10 YRS | 106 | 21.59 |
| 11 - 15 YRS | 62 | 12.63 |
| OVER 15 YRS | 231 | 47.05 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| How many hours of television does your child usually watch each day? |
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| prt6 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 HR OR LESS | 159 | 32.32 |
| 2 HRS | 175 | 35.57 |
| 3 HRS | 86 | 17.48 |
| 4 HRS | 48 | 9.76 |
| 5 HRS | 13 | 2.64 |
| 6 + HRS | 11 | 2.24 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| Which best describes your household? | ||
| prt7 | Frequency | Percent |
| SINGLE PARENT | 86 | 17.44 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-M/F | 305 | 61.87 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-STEP | 91 | 18.46 |
| OTHER | 11 | 2.23 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| prt8 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE (N-HISPC) | 469 | 96.11 |
| AFR. AMERICAN (N-HISPC) | 3 | 0.61 |
| ASIAN | 2 | 0.41 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 6 | 1.23 |
| HISPANIC | 5 | 1.02 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 3 | 0.61 |
| Frequency Missing = 9 |
| How many children in your household are under 18 years old? |
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| prt9 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 20 | 4.07 |
| 1 | 189 | 38.41 |
| 2 | 162 | 32.93 |
| 3 | 81 | 16.46 |
| 4 | 24 | 4.88 |
| 5 | 6 | 1.22 |
| 6 | 7 | 1.42 |
| 7 OR MORE | 3 | 0.61 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| Vocational Education | ||
| prt10a | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 432 | 86.92 |
| YES | 65 | 13.08 |
| Gifted/Talented Program | ||
| prt10b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 463 | 93.16 |
| YES | 34 | 6.84 |
| Title I Services | ||
| prt10c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 492 | 98.99 |
| YES | 5 | 1.01 |
| Special Education | ||
| prt10d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 480 | 96.58 |
| YES | 17 | 3.42 |
| Which category best describes your age? |
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| prt11 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 30 | 2 | 0.42 |
| 30 - 39 | 148 | 30.77 |
| 40 - 49 | 268 | 55.72 |
| 50 - 59 | 57 | 11.85 |
| 60 OR OVER | 6 | 1.25 |
| Frequency Missing = 16 |
| 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 | 44 | 9.07 |
| 2 YR COLL/TECH | 194 | 40.00 |
| 4 YR COLLEGE | 220 | 45.36 |
| OTHER | 27 | 5.57 |
| Frequency Missing = 12 |
| Which best describes your level of education? |
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| prt13 | Frequency | Percent |
| ELEM. SCHOOL | 5 | 1.06 |
| SOME HIGH SCHOOL | 54 | 11.44 |
| HIGH SCHOOL GRAD | 157 | 33.26 |
| SOME COLLEGE | 137 | 29.03 |
| COLLEGE GRADUATE | 95 | 20.13 |
| GRADUATE SCHOOL | 24 | 5.08 |
| Frequency Missing = 25 |
| Which category best describes the total annual income of your household? |
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| prt14 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER $ 10,000 | 23 | 4.97 |
| 10,000 - 19,999 | 43 | 9.29 |
| 20,000 - 29,999 | 54 | 11.66 |
| 30,000 - 39,999 | 57 | 12.31 |
| 40,000 - 49,999 | 67 | 14.47 |
| 50,000 - 59,999 | 67 | 14.47 |
| 60,000 - 69,999 | 54 | 11.66 |
| OVER $70,000 | 98 | 21.17 |
| Frequency Missing = 34 |
| Which of the following best describes your child's grades so far in school? |
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| prt15 | Frequency | Percent |
| MOSTLY A | 163 | 33.68 |
| HALF A & B | 124 | 25.62 |
| MOSTLY B | 46 | 9.50 |
| HALF B & C | 89 | 18.39 |
| MOSTLY C | 28 | 5.79 |
| HALF C & D | 22 | 4.55 |
| MOSTLY D | 9 | 1.86 |
| BELOW D | 2 | 0.41 |
| GRADE NOT GIVEN | 1 | 0.21 |
| Frequency Missing = 13 |
| 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 | 250 | 51.76 |
| GOTTEN WORSE | 63 | 13.04 |
| STAYED THE SAME | 170 | 35.20 |
| Frequency Missing = 14 |
| How much time does your child spend on homework each day? |
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| prt17 | Frequency | Percent |
| DOESNT HAVE ANY | 34 | 6.92 |
| DOESNT DO IT | 5 | 1.02 |
| 1/2 HR OR LESS | 109 | 22.20 |
| 1 HR | 188 | 38.29 |
| 2 HRS | 113 | 23.01 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 42 | 8.55 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| Talked to your child's teacher. | ||
| PRT18a | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 103 | 20.98 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 254 | 51.73 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 90 | 18.33 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 23 | 4.68 |
| 11+ TIMES | 21 | 4.28 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| Gone to an open house at school. | ||
| PRT18b | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 118 | 24.13 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 325 | 66.46 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 33 | 6.75 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 6 | 1.23 |
| 11+ TIMES | 7 | 1.43 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| Attended parent/teacher meetings. | ||
| PRT18c | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 186 | 37.96 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 239 | 48.78 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 48 | 9.80 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 10 | 2.04 |
| 11+ TIMES | 7 | 1.43 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| Visited the school on your own. | ||
| PRT18d | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 181 | 37.32 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 180 | 37.11 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 75 | 15.46 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 13 | 2.68 |
| 11+ TIMES | 36 | 7.42 |
| Frequency Missing = 12 |
| Helped with after-school activities. | ||
| PRT18e | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 291 | 59.63 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 115 | 23.57 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 43 | 8.81 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 12 | 2.46 |
| 11+ TIMES | 27 | 5.53 |
| Frequency Missing = 9 |
| Helped with classroom learning. | ||
| PRT18f | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 426 | 87.47 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 42 | 8.62 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 7 | 1.44 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 2 | 0.41 |
| 11+ TIMES | 10 | 2.05 |
| Frequency Missing = 10 |
| 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 | 24 | 4.88 |
| B | 170 | 34.55 |
| C | 199 | 40.45 |
| D | 56 | 11.38 |
| F | 14 | 2.85 |
| DONT KNOW | 29 | 5.89 |
| 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? |
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| prt20 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 15 | 3.04 |
| B | 120 | 24.34 |
| C | 193 | 39.15 |
| D | 65 | 13.18 |
| F | 13 | 2.64 |
| DONT KNOW | 87 | 17.65 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| I know the first name of 5 or more of my child's closest friends. |
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| prt21a | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 38 | 7.66 |
| YES | 458 | 92.34 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| I know the parents of 5 or more of my child's closest friends. |
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| prt21b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 182 | 36.84 |
| YES | 312 | 63.16 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| I enforce family rules about how many hours our child can watch TV. |
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| prt21c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 241 | 48.69 |
| YES | 254 | 51.31 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| I have expectations for our child to maintain a certain grade average. |
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| prt21d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 20 | 4.02 |
| YES | 477 | 95.98 |
| I enforce family rules for our child about doing homework. |
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| prt21e | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 56 | 11.34 |
| YES | 438 | 88.66 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| My child has a computer at home to use for school work. |
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| prt21f | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 77 | 15.52 |
| YES | 419 | 84.48 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| My child has access to the internet at home. |
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| prt21g | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 115 | 23.23 |
| YES | 380 | 76.77 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Talk to your child about his/her experiences in school. |
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| prt22a | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 4 | 0.81 |
| RARELY | 18 | 3.64 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 109 | 22.06 |
| REGULARLY | 363 | 73.48 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Talk to your child about his/her plans for high school classes |
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| prt22b | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 16 | 3.25 |
| RARELY | 30 | 6.09 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 165 | 33.47 |
| REGULARLY | 282 | 57.20 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Talk to your child about his/her plans for after high school. |
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| prt22c | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 9 | 1.82 |
| RARELY | 20 | 4.04 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 154 | 31.11 |
| REGULARLY | 312 | 63.03 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2004 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Parent Frequency Distribution Report |
| DESOTO SR. HIGH, DESOTO 73 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. | 33 | 6.7 | 222 | 44.9 | 160 | 32.4 | 64 | 13.0 | 15 | 3.0 | 3 |
| 24 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. | 58 | 11.8 | 283 | 57.8 | 97 | 19.8 | 42 | 8.6 | 10 | 2.0 | 7 |
| 25 - There are good learning materials at my child's school. | 31 | 6.3 | 239 | 48.6 | 163 | 33.1 | 48 | 9.8 | 11 | 2.2 | 5 |
| 26 - My child likes attending this school. | 89 | 18.1 | 252 | 51.1 | 88 | 17.8 | 35 | 7.1 | 29 | 5.9 | 4 |
| 27 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. | 108 | 21.9 | 278 | 56.4 | 75 | 15.2 | 25 | 5.1 | 7 | 1.4 | 4 |
| 28 - My child's school is a good place to learn. | 38 | 7.8 | 253 | 51.6 | 152 | 31.0 | 33 | 6.7 | 14 | 2.9 | 7 |
| 29 - My child uses computers effectively at school. | 64 | 13.1 | 259 | 52.9 | 109 | 22.2 | 44 | 9.0 | 14 | 2.9 | 7 |
| 30 - I know how well my child is doing in class. | 96 | 19.6 | 288 | 58.9 | 57 | 11.7 | 40 | 8.2 | 8 | 1.6 | 8 |
| 31 - I feel my child is safe at school. | 64 | 12.9 | 298 | 60.2 | 85 | 17.2 | 33 | 6.7 | 15 | 3.0 | 2 |
| 32 - I am welcome to discuss my child's educational needs with the school. | 89 | 18.1 | 308 | 62.5 | 71 | 14.4 | 23 | 4.7 | 2 | 0.4 | 4 |
| 33 - My child's school building is in good condition. | 22 | 4.5 | 172 | 35.0 | 156 | 31.8 | 103 | 21.0 | 38 | 7.7 | 6 |
| 34 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. | 34 | 7.0 | 147 | 30.1 | 136 | 27.9 | 114 | 23.4 | 57 | 11.7 | 9 |
| 35 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. | 29 | 5.9 | 187 | 38.2 | 152 | 31.0 | 83 | 16.9 | 39 | 8.0 | 7 |
| 36 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. | 55 | 11.2 | 91 | 18.5 | 142 | 28.9 | 144 | 29.3 | 59 | 12.0 | 6 |
| 37 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 23 | 4.7 | 205 | 41.6 | 182 | 36.9 | 66 | 13.4 | 17 | 3.4 | 4 |
| 38 - The school encourages parents to be involved. | 59 | 12.0 | 243 | 49.3 | 141 | 28.6 | 32 | 6.5 | 18 | 3.7 | 4 |
| 39 - The school board listens to parents concerns. | 36 | 7.3 | 143 | 29.2 | 233 | 47.6 | 51 | 10.4 | 27 | 5.5 | 7 |
| 40 - It is important for students to have access to computers at school. | 205 | 41.6 | 236 | 47.9 | 39 | 7.9 | 7 | 1.4 | 6 | 1.2 | 4 |
| 41 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. | 53 | 10.8 | 259 | 53.0 | 137 | 28.0 | 31 | 6.3 | 9 | 1.8 | 8 |
| 42 - The school encourages my child to do well on MAP tests. | 143 | 29.2 | 291 | 59.4 | 48 | 9.8 | 4 | 0.8 | 4 | 0.8 | 7 |
| 43 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 50 | 10.2 | 225 | 45.8 | 183 | 37.3 | 24 | 4.9 | 9 | 1.8 | 6 |
| 44 - My child's teacher makes learning interesting. | 20 | 4.1 | 171 | 34.8 | 237 | 48.3 | 45 | 9.2 | 18 | 3.7 | 6 |
| 45 - Teachers in my child's school really care about my child. | 29 | 5.9 | 205 | 41.8 | 175 | 35.7 | 55 | 11.2 | 26 | 5.3 | 7 |
| 46 - If a student in my child's school has a problem, teachers will listen and help. | 35 | 7.1 | 202 | 41.2 | 173 | 35.3 | 61 | 12.4 | 19 | 3.9 | 7 |
| 47 - Teachers treat my child with respect. | 43 | 8.8 | 246 | 50.1 | 130 | 26.5 | 55 | 11.2 | 17 | 3.5 | 6 |
| 48 - My child knows what he/she are supposed to be learning. | 76 | 15.4 | 323 | 65.5 | 72 | 14.6 | 19 | 3.9 | 3 | 0.6 | 4 |
| 49 - My child's teacher expects very good work from my child. | 65 | 13.2 | 321 | 65.4 | 89 | 18.1 | 12 | 2.4 | 4 | 0.8 | 6 |
| 50 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career goals. | 38 | 7.8 | 205 | 41.8 | 164 | 33.5 | 67 | 13.7 | 16 | 3.3 | 7 |
| 51 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. | 78 | 15.8 | 274 | 55.5 | 93 | 18.8 | 29 | 5.9 | 20 | 4.0 | 3 |
| 52 - The school has a written plan for improving student achievement | 37 | 7.5 | 181 | 36.8 | 228 | 46.3 | 30 | 6.1 | 16 | 3.3 | 5 |
| 53 - What is taught at school meets the needs of my child. | 34 | 6.9 | 214 | 43.6 | 164 | 33.4 | 64 | 13.0 | 15 | 3.1 | 6 |
| 54 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. | 22 | 4.5 | 177 | 36.0 | 194 | 39.4 | 76 | 15.4 | 23 | 4.7 | 5 |
| 55 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. | 71 | 14.4 | 242 | 49.0 | 123 | 24.9 | 44 | 8.9 | 14 | 2.8 | 3 |
| 56 - I receive information about the educational programs available to my child at school. | 45 | 9.1 | 220 | 44.7 | 118 | 24.0 | 83 | 16.9 | 26 | 5.3 | 5 |
| 57 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. | 52 | 10.6 | 259 | 52.7 | 119 | 24.2 | 46 | 9.4 | 15 | 3.1 | 6 |
| 58 - The school board has high expectations for student learning. | 55 | 11.3 | 210 | 43.0 | 172 | 35.2 | 39 | 8.0 | 12 | 2.5 | 9 |
| 59 - My child has fun learning. | 43 | 8.9 | 212 | 43.7 | 144 | 29.7 | 68 | 14.0 | 18 | 3.7 | 12 |
| 60 - The community is proud of this school. | 44 | 9.0 | 197 | 40.4 | 150 | 30.7 | 67 | 13.7 | 30 | 6.1 | 9 |
| 61 - I receive regular communications from school about how well my child is doing in school. | 36 | 7.4 | 217 | 44.7 | 103 | 21.2 | 84 | 17.3 | 46 | 9.5 | 11 |
| 62 - I believe my child can do well in school. | 225 | 46.2 | 234 | 48.0 | 20 | 4.1 | 4 | 0.8 | 4 | 0.8 | 10 |
| 63 - Other children are friendly to my child. | 100 | 20.5 | 286 | 58.6 | 64 | 13.1 | 32 | 6.6 | 6 | 1.2 | 9 |
| 64 - My child's teachers are good teachers. | 55 | 11.3 | 236 | 48.4 | 163 | 33.4 | 23 | 4.7 | 11 | 2.3 | 9 |
| 65 - There is a feeling of belonging at my child's school. | 42 | 8.7 | 229 | 47.2 | 149 | 30.7 | 49 | 10.1 | 16 | 3.3 | 12 |
| 66 - My child's teachers think my child can learn. | 73 | 15.0 | 324 | 66.7 | 75 | 15.4 | 5 | 1.0 | 9 | 1.9 | 11 |
| 67 - My child is treated fairly at school. | 46 | 9.4 | 272 | 55.6 | 113 | 23.1 | 44 | 9.0 | 14 | 2.9 | 8 |
| 68 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 37 | 7.6 | 183 | 37.5 | 172 | 35.2 | 69 | 14.1 | 27 | 5.5 | 9 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2004 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |