| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Parent Frequency Distribution Report |
| DESOTO JR. HIGH, DESOTO 73 School District |
| In what grade is your child? | ||
| PRt1 | Frequency | Percent |
| 6TH | 2 | 0.61 |
| 7TH | 165 | 50.46 |
| 8TH | 160 | 48.93 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| My child is a: girl, boy | ||
| prt2 | Frequency | Percent |
| Boy | 149 | 47.76 |
| Girl | 163 | 52.24 |
| Frequency Missing = 19 |
| What is your relationship to the child? |
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| prt3 | Frequency | Percent |
| MOTHER | 260 | 80.25 |
| FATHER | 45 | 13.89 |
| STEPMOTHER | 3 | 0.93 |
| STEPFATHER | 3 | 0.93 |
| GRANDMOTHER | 9 | 2.78 |
| GRANDFATHER | 1 | 0.31 |
| OTHER RELATIVE | 3 | 0.93 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| How many adults in your household work outside the home for pay? |
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| prt4 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 15 | 4.60 |
| 1 | 141 | 43.25 |
| 2 | 160 | 49.08 |
| 3 OR MORE | 10 | 3.07 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| How many years have you lived in this school district? |
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| prt5 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 5 YRS | 76 | 23.31 |
| 5 - 10 YRS | 76 | 23.31 |
| 11 - 15 YRS | 44 | 13.50 |
| OVER 15 YRS | 130 | 39.88 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| How many hours of television does your child usually watch each day? |
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| prt6 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 HR OR LESS | 65 | 19.88 |
| 2 HRS | 118 | 36.09 |
| 3 HRS | 76 | 23.24 |
| 4 HRS | 47 | 14.37 |
| 5 HRS | 14 | 4.28 |
| 6 + HRS | 7 | 2.14 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Which best describes your household? | ||
| prt7 | Frequency | Percent |
| SINGLE PARENT | 64 | 19.57 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-M/F | 183 | 55.96 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-STEP | 62 | 18.96 |
| OTHER | 18 | 5.50 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| prt8 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE (N-HISPC) | 317 | 97.54 |
| AFR. AMERICAN (N-HISPC) | 2 | 0.62 |
| ASIAN | 1 | 0.31 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 1 | 0.31 |
| HISPANIC | 1 | 0.31 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 3 | 0.92 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| How many children in your household are under 18 years old? |
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| prt9 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 1 | 0.31 |
| 1 | 69 | 21.30 |
| 2 | 149 | 45.99 |
| 3 | 67 | 20.68 |
| 4 | 24 | 7.41 |
| 5 | 8 | 2.47 |
| 6 | 5 | 1.54 |
| 7 OR MORE | 1 | 0.31 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| Vocational Education | ||
| prt10a | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 298 | 90.03 |
| YES | 33 | 9.97 |
| Gifted/Talented Program | ||
| prt10b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 302 | 91.24 |
| YES | 29 | 8.76 |
| Title I Services | ||
| prt10c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 319 | 96.37 |
| YES | 12 | 3.63 |
| Special Education | ||
| prt10d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 293 | 88.52 |
| YES | 38 | 11.48 |
| Which category best describes your age? |
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| prt11 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 30 | 3 | 0.92 |
| 30 - 39 | 182 | 56.00 |
| 40 - 49 | 113 | 34.77 |
| 50 - 59 | 20 | 6.15 |
| 60 OR OVER | 7 | 2.15 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| 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 | 36 | 11.04 |
| 2 YR COLL/TECH | 112 | 34.36 |
| 4 YR COLLEGE | 148 | 45.40 |
| OTHER | 30 | 9.20 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| Which best describes your level of education? |
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| prt13 | Frequency | Percent |
| ELEM. SCHOOL | 1 | 0.32 |
| SOME HIGH SCHOOL | 52 | 16.56 |
| HIGH SCHOOL GRAD | 97 | 30.89 |
| SOME COLLEGE | 95 | 30.25 |
| COLLEGE GRADUATE | 55 | 17.52 |
| GRADUATE SCHOOL | 14 | 4.46 |
| Frequency Missing = 17 |
| Which category best describes the total annual income of your household? |
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| prt14 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER $ 10,000 | 30 | 9.77 |
| 10,000 - 19,999 | 41 | 13.36 |
| 20,000 - 29,999 | 37 | 12.05 |
| 30,000 - 39,999 | 45 | 14.66 |
| 40,000 - 49,999 | 37 | 12.05 |
| 50,000 - 59,999 | 38 | 12.38 |
| 60,000 - 69,999 | 32 | 10.42 |
| OVER $70,000 | 47 | 15.31 |
| Frequency Missing = 24 |
| Which of the following best describes your child's grades so far in school? |
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| prt15 | Frequency | Percent |
| MOSTLY A | 71 | 21.58 |
| HALF A & B | 87 | 26.44 |
| MOSTLY B | 29 | 8.81 |
| HALF B & C | 72 | 21.88 |
| MOSTLY C | 33 | 10.03 |
| HALF C & D | 23 | 6.99 |
| MOSTLY D | 6 | 1.82 |
| BELOW D | 3 | 0.91 |
| GRADE NOT GIVEN | 5 | 1.52 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| 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 | 149 | 46.71 |
| GOTTEN WORSE | 39 | 12.23 |
| STAYED THE SAME | 131 | 41.07 |
| Frequency Missing = 12 |
| How much time does your child spend on homework each day? |
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| prt17 | Frequency | Percent |
| DOESNT HAVE ANY | 19 | 5.79 |
| DOESNT DO IT | 2 | 0.61 |
| 1/2 HR OR LESS | 72 | 21.95 |
| 1 HR | 155 | 47.26 |
| 2 HRS | 61 | 18.60 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 19 | 5.79 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Talked to your child's teacher. | ||
| PRT18a | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 36 | 11.01 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 163 | 49.85 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 86 | 26.30 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 24 | 7.34 |
| 11+ TIMES | 18 | 5.50 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Gone to an open house at school. | ||
| PRT18b | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 58 | 17.79 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 233 | 71.47 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 23 | 7.06 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 5 | 1.53 |
| 11+ TIMES | 7 | 2.15 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| Attended parent/teacher meetings. | ||
| PRT18c | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 73 | 22.32 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 190 | 58.10 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 44 | 13.46 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 8 | 2.45 |
| 11+ TIMES | 12 | 3.67 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Visited the school on your own. | ||
| PRT18d | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 114 | 35.19 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 123 | 37.96 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 51 | 15.74 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 13 | 4.01 |
| 11+ TIMES | 23 | 7.10 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| Helped with after-school activities. | ||
| PRT18e | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 236 | 72.39 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 54 | 16.56 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 19 | 5.83 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 5 | 1.53 |
| 11+ TIMES | 12 | 3.68 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| Helped with classroom learning. | ||
| PRT18f | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 281 | 85.93 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 29 | 8.87 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 6 | 1.83 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 2 | 0.61 |
| 11+ TIMES | 9 | 2.75 |
| 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? |
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| prt19 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 20 | 6.15 |
| B | 106 | 32.62 |
| C | 130 | 40.00 |
| D | 35 | 10.77 |
| F | 8 | 2.46 |
| DONT KNOW | 26 | 8.00 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| 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 | 1 | 0.31 |
| B | 70 | 21.41 |
| C | 142 | 43.43 |
| D | 42 | 12.84 |
| F | 11 | 3.36 |
| DONT KNOW | 61 | 18.65 |
| 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 | 35 | 10.70 |
| YES | 292 | 89.30 |
| 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 | 138 | 42.07 |
| YES | 190 | 57.93 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| I enforce family rules about how many hours our child can watch TV. |
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| prt21c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 127 | 38.96 |
| YES | 199 | 61.04 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| I have expectations for our child to maintain a certain grade average. |
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| prt21d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 19 | 5.78 |
| YES | 310 | 94.22 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| I enforce family rules for our child about doing homework. |
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| prt21e | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 18 | 5.47 |
| YES | 311 | 94.53 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| My child has a computer at home to use for school work. |
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| prt21f | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 89 | 27.13 |
| YES | 239 | 72.87 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| My child has access to the internet at home. |
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| prt21g | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 115 | 34.85 |
| YES | 215 | 65.15 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Talk to your child about his/her experiences in school. |
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| prt22a | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 4 | 1.21 |
| RARELY | 8 | 2.42 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 57 | 17.22 |
| REGULARLY | 262 | 79.15 |
| Talk to your child about his/her plans for high school classes |
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| prt22b | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 16 | 4.83 |
| RARELY | 35 | 10.57 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 151 | 45.62 |
| REGULARLY | 129 | 38.97 |
| Talk to your child about his/her plans for after high school. |
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| prt22c | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 10 | 3.03 |
| RARELY | 36 | 10.91 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 138 | 41.82 |
| REGULARLY | 146 | 44.24 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2004 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Parent Frequency Distribution Report |
| DESOTO JR. 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. | 21 | 6.4 | 152 | 46.1 | 115 | 34.8 | 28 | 8.5 | 14 | 4.2 | 1 |
| 24 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. | 40 | 12.3 | 185 | 56.7 | 78 | 23.9 | 19 | 5.8 | 4 | 1.2 | 5 |
| 25 - There are good learning materials at my child's school. | 30 | 9.1 | 174 | 52.7 | 101 | 30.6 | 18 | 5.5 | 7 | 2.1 | 1 |
| 26 - My child likes attending this school. | 59 | 17.9 | 167 | 50.6 | 65 | 19.7 | 24 | 7.3 | 15 | 4.5 | 1 |
| 27 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. | 85 | 25.8 | 186 | 56.5 | 40 | 12.2 | 16 | 4.9 | 2 | 0.6 | 2 |
| 28 - My child's school is a good place to learn. | 34 | 10.3 | 177 | 53.8 | 94 | 28.6 | 18 | 5.5 | 6 | 1.8 | 2 |
| 29 - My child uses computers effectively at school. | 33 | 10.1 | 169 | 51.7 | 92 | 28.1 | 26 | 8.0 | 7 | 2.1 | 4 |
| 30 - I know how well my child is doing in class. | 60 | 18.1 | 192 | 58.0 | 55 | 16.6 | 21 | 6.3 | 3 | 0.9 | 0 |
| 31 - I feel my child is safe at school. | 50 | 15.2 | 191 | 58.1 | 59 | 17.9 | 26 | 7.9 | 3 | 0.9 | 2 |
| 32 - I am welcome to discuss my child's educational needs with the school. | 69 | 21.1 | 195 | 59.6 | 51 | 15.6 | 10 | 3.1 | 2 | 0.6 | 4 |
| 33 - My child's school building is in good condition. | 20 | 6.1 | 101 | 30.9 | 121 | 37.0 | 60 | 18.3 | 25 | 7.6 | 4 |
| 34 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. | 21 | 6.4 | 107 | 32.5 | 98 | 29.8 | 72 | 21.9 | 31 | 9.4 | 2 |
| 35 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. | 22 | 6.7 | 133 | 40.3 | 112 | 33.9 | 45 | 13.6 | 18 | 5.5 | 1 |
| 36 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. | 39 | 11.9 | 64 | 19.5 | 81 | 24.6 | 104 | 31.6 | 41 | 12.5 | 2 |
| 37 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 17 | 5.2 | 127 | 38.8 | 123 | 37.6 | 53 | 16.2 | 7 | 2.1 | 4 |
| 38 - The school encourages parents to be involved. | 43 | 13.0 | 181 | 54.8 | 80 | 24.2 | 22 | 6.7 | 4 | 1.2 | 1 |
| 39 - The school board listens to parents concerns. | 18 | 5.5 | 87 | 26.4 | 180 | 54.5 | 32 | 9.7 | 13 | 3.9 | 1 |
| 40 - It is important for students to have access to computers at school. | 130 | 40.1 | 165 | 50.9 | 25 | 7.7 | 4 | 1.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 7 |
| 41 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. | 33 | 10.1 | 192 | 58.9 | 77 | 23.6 | 16 | 4.9 | 8 | 2.5 | 5 |
| 42 - The school encourages my child to do well on MAP tests. | 102 | 31.2 | 199 | 60.9 | 24 | 7.3 | 2 | 0.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 4 |
| 43 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 36 | 11.0 | 145 | 44.3 | 137 | 41.9 | 5 | 1.5 | 4 | 1.2 | 4 |
| 44 - My child's teacher makes learning interesting. | 16 | 4.9 | 148 | 45.3 | 129 | 39.4 | 25 | 7.6 | 9 | 2.8 | 4 |
| 45 - Teachers in my child's school really care about my child. | 25 | 7.7 | 141 | 43.7 | 116 | 35.9 | 31 | 9.6 | 10 | 3.1 | 8 |
| 46 - If a student in my child's school has a problem, teachers will listen and help. | 18 | 5.5 | 145 | 44.3 | 130 | 39.8 | 26 | 8.0 | 8 | 2.4 | 4 |
| 47 - Teachers treat my child with respect. | 19 | 5.8 | 176 | 53.8 | 99 | 30.3 | 26 | 8.0 | 7 | 2.1 | 4 |
| 48 - My child knows what he/she are supposed to be learning. | 42 | 12.9 | 220 | 67.5 | 49 | 15.0 | 12 | 3.7 | 3 | 0.9 | 5 |
| 49 - My child's teacher expects very good work from my child. | 38 | 11.7 | 230 | 70.6 | 51 | 15.6 | 6 | 1.8 | 1 | 0.3 | 5 |
| 50 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career goals. | 16 | 4.9 | 116 | 35.6 | 145 | 44.5 | 39 | 12.0 | 10 | 3.1 | 5 |
| 51 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. | 53 | 16.3 | 190 | 58.3 | 72 | 22.1 | 11 | 3.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 5 |
| 52 - The school has a written plan for improving student achievement | 22 | 6.7 | 125 | 38.2 | 160 | 48.9 | 15 | 4.6 | 5 | 1.5 | 4 |
| 53 - What is taught at school meets the needs of my child. | 19 | 5.8 | 175 | 53.5 | 91 | 27.8 | 33 | 10.1 | 9 | 2.8 | 4 |
| 54 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. | 21 | 6.4 | 162 | 49.7 | 97 | 29.8 | 37 | 11.3 | 9 | 2.8 | 5 |
| 55 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. | 53 | 16.3 | 159 | 48.9 | 89 | 27.4 | 21 | 6.5 | 3 | 0.9 | 6 |
| 56 - I receive information about the educational programs available to my child at school. | 34 | 10.4 | 155 | 47.5 | 89 | 27.3 | 37 | 11.3 | 11 | 3.4 | 5 |
| 57 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. | 31 | 9.5 | 208 | 63.6 | 68 | 20.8 | 18 | 5.5 | 2 | 0.6 | 4 |
| 58 - The school board has high expectations for student learning. | 26 | 8.0 | 144 | 44.2 | 130 | 39.9 | 19 | 5.8 | 7 | 2.1 | 5 |
| 59 - My child has fun learning. | 22 | 6.8 | 158 | 48.9 | 89 | 27.6 | 47 | 14.6 | 7 | 2.2 | 8 |
| 60 - The community is proud of this school. | 25 | 7.7 | 148 | 45.5 | 94 | 28.9 | 41 | 12.6 | 17 | 5.2 | 6 |
| 61 - I receive regular communications from school about how well my child is doing in school. | 38 | 11.7 | 156 | 47.9 | 66 | 20.2 | 53 | 16.3 | 13 | 4.0 | 5 |
| 62 - I believe my child can do well in school. | 139 | 42.6 | 166 | 50.9 | 18 | 5.5 | 3 | 0.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 5 |
| 63 - Other children are friendly to my child. | 56 | 17.1 | 197 | 60.1 | 49 | 14.9 | 21 | 6.4 | 5 | 1.5 | 3 |
| 64 - My child's teachers are good teachers. | 37 | 11.4 | 174 | 53.5 | 98 | 30.2 | 12 | 3.7 | 4 | 1.2 | 6 |
| 65 - There is a feeling of belonging at my child's school. | 31 | 9.5 | 149 | 45.7 | 107 | 32.8 | 34 | 10.4 | 5 | 1.5 | 5 |
| 66 - My child's teachers think my child can learn. | 54 | 16.6 | 222 | 68.1 | 46 | 14.1 | 3 | 0.9 | 1 | 0.3 | 5 |
| 67 - My child is treated fairly at school. | 34 | 10.4 | 190 | 58.3 | 74 | 22.7 | 21 | 6.4 | 7 | 2.1 | 5 |
| 68 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 23 | 7.1 | 123 | 38.0 | 122 | 37.7 | 43 | 13.3 | 13 | 4.0 | 7 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2004 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |