| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Parent Frequency Distribution Report |
| ATHENA ELEM., DESOTO 73 School District |
| In what grade is your child? | ||
| PRt1 | Frequency | Percent |
| K-1 | 154 | 28.73 |
| 2ND | 70 | 13.06 |
| 3RD | 78 | 14.55 |
| 4TH | 85 | 15.86 |
| 5TH | 69 | 12.87 |
| 6TH | 80 | 14.93 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| My child is a: girl, boy | ||
| prt2 | Frequency | Percent |
| Boy | 265 | 50.57 |
| Girl | 259 | 49.43 |
| Frequency Missing = 14 |
| What is your relationship to the child? |
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| prt3 | Frequency | Percent |
| MOTHER | 457 | 85.90 |
| FATHER | 52 | 9.77 |
| STEPMOTHER | 4 | 0.75 |
| STEPFATHER | 2 | 0.38 |
| GRANDMOTHER | 13 | 2.44 |
| GRANDFATHER | 2 | 0.38 |
| OTHER RELATIVE | 2 | 0.38 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| How many adults in your household work outside the home for pay? |
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| prt4 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 25 | 4.68 |
| 1 | 242 | 45.32 |
| 2 | 258 | 48.31 |
| 3 OR MORE | 9 | 1.69 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| How many years have you lived in this school district? |
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| prt5 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 5 YRS | 190 | 35.32 |
| 5 - 10 YRS | 164 | 30.48 |
| 11 - 15 YRS | 57 | 10.59 |
| OVER 15 YRS | 127 | 23.61 |
| How many hours of television does your child usually watch each day? |
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| prt6 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 HR OR LESS | 144 | 26.92 |
| 2 HRS | 244 | 45.61 |
| 3 HRS | 88 | 16.45 |
| 4 HRS | 46 | 8.60 |
| 5 HRS | 8 | 1.50 |
| 6 + HRS | 5 | 0.93 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Which best describes your household? | ||
| prt7 | Frequency | Percent |
| SINGLE PARENT | 81 | 15.06 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-M/F | 367 | 68.22 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-STEP | 73 | 13.57 |
| OTHER | 17 | 3.16 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| prt8 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE (N-HISPC) | 518 | 96.82 |
| AFR. AMERICAN (N-HISPC) | 1 | 0.19 |
| ASIAN | 4 | 0.75 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 3 | 0.56 |
| HISPANIC | 4 | 0.75 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 5 | 0.93 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| How many children in your household are under 18 years old? |
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| prt9 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 2 | 0.37 |
| 1 | 91 | 17.01 |
| 2 | 241 | 45.05 |
| 3 | 137 | 25.61 |
| 4 | 53 | 9.91 |
| 5 | 8 | 1.50 |
| 6 | 2 | 0.37 |
| 7 OR MORE | 1 | 0.19 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Vocational Education | ||
| prt10a | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 494 | 91.82 |
| YES | 44 | 8.18 |
| Gifted/Talented Program | ||
| prt10b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 508 | 94.42 |
| YES | 30 | 5.58 |
| Title I Services | ||
| prt10c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 505 | 93.87 |
| YES | 33 | 6.13 |
| Special Education | ||
| prt10d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 480 | 89.22 |
| YES | 58 | 10.78 |
| Which category best describes your age? |
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| prt11 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 30 | 104 | 19.55 |
| 30 - 39 | 293 | 55.08 |
| 40 - 49 | 112 | 21.05 |
| 50 - 59 | 16 | 3.01 |
| 60 OR OVER | 7 | 1.32 |
| 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 | 49 | 9.48 |
| 2 YR COLL/TECH | 182 | 35.20 |
| 4 YR COLLEGE | 264 | 51.06 |
| OTHER | 22 | 4.26 |
| Frequency Missing = 21 |
| Which best describes your level of education? |
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| prt13 | Frequency | Percent |
| ELEM. SCHOOL | 4 | 0.77 |
| SOME HIGH SCHOOL | 65 | 12.50 |
| HIGH SCHOOL GRAD | 178 | 34.23 |
| SOME COLLEGE | 169 | 32.50 |
| COLLEGE GRADUATE | 91 | 17.50 |
| GRADUATE SCHOOL | 13 | 2.50 |
| Frequency Missing = 18 |
| Which category best describes the total annual income of your household? |
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| prt14 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER $ 10,000 | 26 | 5.12 |
| 10,000 - 19,999 | 63 | 12.40 |
| 20,000 - 29,999 | 70 | 13.78 |
| 30,000 - 39,999 | 96 | 18.90 |
| 40,000 - 49,999 | 68 | 13.39 |
| 50,000 - 59,999 | 66 | 12.99 |
| 60,000 - 69,999 | 54 | 10.63 |
| OVER $70,000 | 65 | 12.80 |
| Frequency Missing = 30 |
| Which of the following best describes your child's grades so far in school? |
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| prt15 | Frequency | Percent |
| MOSTLY A | 251 | 47.00 |
| HALF A & B | 134 | 25.09 |
| MOSTLY B | 36 | 6.74 |
| HALF B & C | 52 | 9.74 |
| MOSTLY C | 12 | 2.25 |
| HALF C & D | 9 | 1.69 |
| MOSTLY D | 1 | 0.19 |
| BELOW D | 3 | 0.56 |
| GRADE NOT GIVEN | 36 | 6.74 |
| 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? |
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| prt16 | Frequency | Percent |
| IMPROVED | 298 | 59.96 |
| GOTTEN WORSE | 38 | 7.65 |
| STAYED THE SAME | 161 | 32.39 |
| Frequency Missing = 41 |
| How much time does your child spend on homework each day? |
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| prt17 | Frequency | Percent |
| DOESNT HAVE ANY | 28 | 5.27 |
| 1/2 HR OR LESS | 204 | 38.42 |
| 1 HR | 245 | 46.14 |
| 2 HRS | 40 | 7.53 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 14 | 2.64 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| Talked to your child's teacher. | ||
| PRT18a | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 13 | 2.45 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 247 | 46.52 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 161 | 30.32 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 65 | 12.24 |
| 11+ TIMES | 45 | 8.47 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| Gone to an open house at school. | ||
| PRT18b | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 39 | 7.34 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 406 | 76.46 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 65 | 12.24 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 16 | 3.01 |
| 11+ TIMES | 5 | 0.94 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| Attended parent/teacher meetings. | ||
| PRT18c | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 94 | 17.94 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 286 | 54.58 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 117 | 22.33 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 13 | 2.48 |
| 11+ TIMES | 14 | 2.67 |
| Frequency Missing = 14 |
| Visited the school on your own. | ||
| PRT18d | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 107 | 20.34 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 195 | 37.07 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 102 | 19.39 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 50 | 9.51 |
| 11+ TIMES | 72 | 13.69 |
| Frequency Missing = 12 |
| Helped with after-school activities. | ||
| PRT18e | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 348 | 65.54 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 106 | 19.96 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 41 | 7.72 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 7 | 1.32 |
| 11+ TIMES | 29 | 5.46 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| Helped with classroom learning. | ||
| PRT18f | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 379 | 71.78 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 97 | 18.37 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 24 | 4.55 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 7 | 1.33 |
| 11+ TIMES | 21 | 3.98 |
| 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 | 64 | 12.03 |
| B | 232 | 43.61 |
| C | 153 | 28.76 |
| D | 25 | 4.70 |
| F | 8 | 1.50 |
| DONT KNOW | 50 | 9.40 |
| 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 | 12 | 2.26 |
| B | 98 | 18.46 |
| C | 239 | 45.01 |
| D | 64 | 12.05 |
| F | 17 | 3.20 |
| DONT KNOW | 101 | 19.02 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| I know the first name of 5 or more of my child's closest friends. |
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| prt21a | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 61 | 11.44 |
| YES | 472 | 88.56 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| I know the parents of 5 or more of my child's closest friends. |
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| prt21b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 256 | 47.94 |
| YES | 278 | 52.06 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| I enforce family rules about how many hours our child can watch TV. |
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| prt21c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 155 | 29.14 |
| YES | 377 | 70.86 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| I have expectations for our child to maintain a certain grade average. |
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| prt21d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 20 | 3.76 |
| YES | 512 | 96.24 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| I enforce family rules for our child about doing homework. |
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| prt21e | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 5 | 0.94 |
| YES | 529 | 99.06 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| My child has a computer at home to use for school work. |
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| prt21f | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 152 | 28.52 |
| YES | 381 | 71.48 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| My child has access to the internet at home. |
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| prt21g | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 214 | 40.15 |
| YES | 319 | 59.85 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| Talk to your child about his/her experiences in school. |
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| prt22a | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 1 | 0.19 |
| RARELY | 3 | 0.56 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 55 | 10.28 |
| REGULARLY | 476 | 88.97 |
| 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 | 147 | 27.58 |
| RARELY | 129 | 24.20 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 166 | 31.14 |
| REGULARLY | 91 | 17.07 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| Talk to your child about his/her plans for after high school. |
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| prt22c | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 97 | 18.23 |
| RARELY | 96 | 18.05 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 220 | 41.35 |
| REGULARLY | 119 | 22.37 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2004 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Parent Frequency Distribution Report |
| ATHENA ELEM., 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. | 98 | 18.5 | 284 | 53.5 | 114 | 21.5 | 27 | 5.1 | 8 | 1.5 | 7 |
| 24 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. | 141 | 26.6 | 301 | 56.8 | 60 | 11.3 | 23 | 4.3 | 5 | 0.9 | 8 |
| 25 - There are good learning materials at my child's school. | 129 | 24.5 | 296 | 56.3 | 81 | 15.4 | 16 | 3.0 | 4 | 0.8 | 12 |
| 26 - My child likes attending this school. | 192 | 36.4 | 256 | 48.5 | 51 | 9.7 | 20 | 3.8 | 9 | 1.7 | 10 |
| 27 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. | 232 | 43.9 | 246 | 46.5 | 37 | 7.0 | 11 | 2.1 | 3 | 0.6 | 9 |
| 28 - My child's school is a good place to learn. | 153 | 29.0 | 275 | 52.2 | 85 | 16.1 | 11 | 2.1 | 3 | 0.6 | 11 |
| 29 - My child uses computers effectively at school. | 71 | 13.7 | 197 | 37.9 | 182 | 35.0 | 49 | 9.4 | 21 | 4.0 | 18 |
| 30 - I know how well my child is doing in class. | 184 | 34.8 | 278 | 52.6 | 44 | 8.3 | 13 | 2.5 | 10 | 1.9 | 9 |
| 31 - I feel my child is safe at school. | 169 | 32.1 | 273 | 51.8 | 66 | 12.5 | 16 | 3.0 | 3 | 0.6 | 11 |
| 32 - I am welcome to discuss my child's educational needs with the school. | 202 | 38.4 | 267 | 50.8 | 52 | 9.9 | 4 | 0.8 | 1 | 0.2 | 12 |
| 33 - My child's school building is in good condition. | 88 | 16.8 | 241 | 46.0 | 139 | 26.5 | 45 | 8.6 | 11 | 2.1 | 14 |
| 34 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. | 52 | 9.9 | 174 | 33.1 | 163 | 31.0 | 97 | 18.4 | 40 | 7.6 | 12 |
| 35 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. | 94 | 17.9 | 259 | 49.3 | 109 | 20.8 | 48 | 9.1 | 15 | 2.9 | 13 |
| 36 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. | 55 | 10.5 | 77 | 14.7 | 95 | 18.2 | 193 | 36.9 | 103 | 19.7 | 15 |
| 37 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 43 | 8.2 | 222 | 42.4 | 198 | 37.8 | 46 | 8.8 | 15 | 2.9 | 14 |
| 38 - The school encourages parents to be involved. | 160 | 30.4 | 284 | 53.9 | 64 | 12.1 | 13 | 2.5 | 6 | 1.1 | 11 |
| 39 - The school board listens to parents concerns. | 57 | 11.0 | 156 | 30.0 | 262 | 50.4 | 31 | 6.0 | 14 | 2.7 | 18 |
| 40 - It is important for students to have access to computers at school. | 264 | 50.3 | 221 | 42.1 | 35 | 6.7 | 2 | 0.4 | 3 | 0.6 | 13 |
| 41 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. | 90 | 17.2 | 260 | 49.6 | 137 | 26.1 | 25 | 4.8 | 12 | 2.3 | 14 |
| 42 - The school encourages my child to do well on MAP tests. | 188 | 35.9 | 259 | 49.4 | 73 | 13.9 | 4 | 0.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 14 |
| 43 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 78 | 15.1 | 180 | 34.9 | 232 | 45.0 | 22 | 4.3 | 4 | 0.8 | 22 |
| 44 - My child's teacher makes learning interesting. | 140 | 26.7 | 270 | 51.4 | 99 | 18.9 | 9 | 1.7 | 7 | 1.3 | 13 |
| 45 - Teachers in my child's school really care about my child. | 150 | 28.4 | 242 | 45.7 | 101 | 19.1 | 23 | 4.3 | 13 | 2.5 | 9 |
| 46 - If a student in my child's school has a problem, teachers will listen and help. | 130 | 24.7 | 261 | 49.5 | 102 | 19.4 | 25 | 4.7 | 9 | 1.7 | 11 |
| 47 - Teachers treat my child with respect. | 147 | 28.0 | 279 | 53.1 | 80 | 15.2 | 9 | 1.7 | 10 | 1.9 | 13 |
| 48 - My child knows what he/she are supposed to be learning. | 150 | 28.4 | 308 | 58.3 | 52 | 9.8 | 14 | 2.7 | 4 | 0.8 | 10 |
| 49 - My child's teacher expects very good work from my child. | 156 | 29.8 | 304 | 58.0 | 56 | 10.7 | 6 | 1.1 | 2 | 0.4 | 14 |
| 50 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career goals. | 60 | 11.5 | 182 | 34.9 | 225 | 43.1 | 36 | 6.9 | 19 | 3.6 | 16 |
| 51 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. | 113 | 21.7 | 243 | 46.7 | 149 | 28.7 | 11 | 2.1 | 4 | 0.8 | 18 |
| 52 - The school has a written plan for improving student achievement | 67 | 12.9 | 183 | 35.1 | 246 | 47.2 | 22 | 4.2 | 3 | 0.6 | 17 |
| 53 - What is taught at school meets the needs of my child. | 107 | 20.3 | 282 | 53.5 | 95 | 18.0 | 28 | 5.3 | 15 | 2.8 | 11 |
| 54 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. | 108 | 20.5 | 261 | 49.4 | 108 | 20.5 | 45 | 8.5 | 6 | 1.1 | 10 |
| 55 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. | 188 | 36.1 | 231 | 44.3 | 82 | 15.7 | 14 | 2.7 | 6 | 1.2 | 17 |
| 56 - I receive information about the educational programs available to my child at school. | 118 | 22.5 | 271 | 51.7 | 99 | 18.9 | 20 | 3.8 | 16 | 3.1 | 14 |
| 57 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. | 112 | 21.1 | 327 | 61.6 | 64 | 12.1 | 23 | 4.3 | 5 | 0.9 | 7 |
| 58 - The school board has high expectations for student learning. | 82 | 15.6 | 248 | 47.1 | 168 | 31.9 | 23 | 4.4 | 5 | 1.0 | 12 |
| 59 - My child has fun learning. | 150 | 28.4 | 297 | 56.1 | 56 | 10.6 | 18 | 3.4 | 8 | 1.5 | 9 |
| 60 - The community is proud of this school. | 81 | 15.4 | 221 | 42.0 | 175 | 33.3 | 36 | 6.8 | 13 | 2.5 | 12 |
| 61 - I receive regular communications from school about how well my child is doing in school. | 143 | 27.0 | 262 | 49.4 | 67 | 12.6 | 43 | 8.1 | 15 | 2.8 | 8 |
| 62 - I believe my child can do well in school. | 306 | 58.0 | 216 | 40.9 | 4 | 0.8 | 1 | 0.2 | 1 | 0.2 | 10 |
| 63 - Other children are friendly to my child. | 153 | 28.9 | 274 | 51.8 | 78 | 14.7 | 17 | 3.2 | 7 | 1.3 | 9 |
| 64 - My child's teachers are good teachers. | 189 | 35.8 | 254 | 48.1 | 76 | 14.4 | 6 | 1.1 | 3 | 0.6 | 10 |
| 65 - There is a feeling of belonging at my child's school. | 138 | 26.2 | 253 | 48.0 | 107 | 20.3 | 24 | 4.6 | 5 | 0.9 | 11 |
| 66 - My child's teachers think my child can learn. | 212 | 40.0 | 270 | 50.9 | 43 | 8.1 | 4 | 0.8 | 1 | 0.2 | 8 |
| 67 - My child is treated fairly at school. | 154 | 29.2 | 284 | 53.8 | 68 | 12.9 | 17 | 3.2 | 5 | 0.9 | 10 |
| 68 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 83 | 15.8 | 208 | 39.6 | 184 | 35.0 | 36 | 6.9 | 14 | 2.7 | 13 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2004 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |