| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Parent Frequency Distribution Report |
| KNOB NOSTER MIDDLE, KNOB NOSTER R-VIII School District |
| In what grade is your child? | ||
| PRt1 | Frequency | Percent |
| 3RD | 1 | 0.43 |
| 6TH | 77 | 33.19 |
| 7TH | 84 | 36.21 |
| 8TH | 70 | 30.17 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| My child is a: girl, boy | ||
| prt2 | Frequency | Percent |
| Boy | 100 | 44.25 |
| Girl | 126 | 55.75 |
| Frequency Missing = 9 |
| What is your relationship to the child? |
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| prt3 | Frequency | Percent |
| MOTHER | 178 | 77.39 |
| FATHER | 39 | 16.96 |
| STEPMOTHER | 5 | 2.17 |
| STEPFATHER | 3 | 1.30 |
| GRANDMOTHER | 3 | 1.30 |
| OTHER RELATIVE | 1 | 0.43 |
| UNRELATED | 1 | 0.43 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| How many adults in your household work outside the home for pay? |
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| prt4 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 7 | 2.99 |
| 1 | 98 | 41.88 |
| 2 | 123 | 52.56 |
| 3 OR MORE | 6 | 2.56 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How many years have you lived in this school district? |
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| prt5 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 5 YRS | 132 | 56.41 |
| 5 - 10 YRS | 70 | 29.91 |
| 11 - 15 YRS | 9 | 3.85 |
| OVER 15 YRS | 23 | 9.83 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How many hours of television does your child usually watch each day? |
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| prt6 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 HR OR LESS | 62 | 26.50 |
| 2 HRS | 97 | 41.45 |
| 3 HRS | 48 | 20.51 |
| 4 HRS | 21 | 8.97 |
| 5 HRS | 4 | 1.71 |
| 6 + HRS | 2 | 0.85 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Which best describes your household? | ||
| prt7 | Frequency | Percent |
| SINGLE PARENT | 30 | 12.88 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-M/F | 155 | 66.52 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-STEP | 45 | 19.31 |
| OTHER | 3 | 1.29 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| prt8 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE (N-HISPC) | 196 | 84.85 |
| AFR. AMERICAN (N-HISPC) | 21 | 9.09 |
| ASIAN | 3 | 1.30 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 1 | 0.43 |
| HISPANIC | 3 | 1.30 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 7 | 3.03 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| How many children in your household are under 18 years old? |
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| prt9 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 | 34 | 14.59 |
| 2 | 111 | 47.64 |
| 3 | 59 | 25.32 |
| 4 | 16 | 6.87 |
| 5 | 4 | 1.72 |
| 6 | 7 | 3.00 |
| 7 OR MORE | 2 | 0.86 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Vocational Education | ||
| prt10a | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 223 | 94.89 |
| YES | 12 | 5.11 |
| Gifted/Talented Program | ||
| prt10b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 210 | 89.36 |
| YES | 25 | 10.64 |
| Title I Services | ||
| prt10c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 211 | 89.79 |
| YES | 24 | 10.21 |
| Special Education | ||
| prt10d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 214 | 91.06 |
| YES | 21 | 8.94 |
| Which category best describes your age? |
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| prt11 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 30 | 4 | 1.72 |
| 30 - 39 | 152 | 65.24 |
| 40 - 49 | 68 | 29.18 |
| 50 - 59 | 9 | 3.86 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| 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 | 14 | 6.14 |
| 2 YR COLL/TECH | 52 | 22.81 |
| 4 YR COLLEGE | 154 | 67.54 |
| OTHER | 8 | 3.51 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| Which best describes your level of education? |
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| prt13 | Frequency | Percent |
| ELEM. SCHOOL | 4 | 1.72 |
| SOME HIGH SCHOOL | 8 | 3.45 |
| HIGH SCHOOL GRAD | 44 | 18.97 |
| SOME COLLEGE | 89 | 38.36 |
| COLLEGE GRADUATE | 65 | 28.02 |
| GRADUATE SCHOOL | 22 | 9.48 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Which category best describes the total annual income of your household? |
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| prt14 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER $ 10,000 | 6 | 2.73 |
| 10,000 - 19,999 | 14 | 6.36 |
| 20,000 - 29,999 | 29 | 13.18 |
| 30,000 - 39,999 | 58 | 26.36 |
| 40,000 - 49,999 | 41 | 18.64 |
| 50,000 - 59,999 | 31 | 14.09 |
| 60,000 - 69,999 | 17 | 7.73 |
| OVER $70,000 | 24 | 10.91 |
| Frequency Missing = 15 |
| Which of the following best describes your child's grades so far in school? |
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| prt15 | Frequency | Percent |
| MOSTLY A | 75 | 32.61 |
| HALF A & B | 80 | 34.78 |
| MOSTLY B | 25 | 10.87 |
| HALF B & C | 26 | 11.30 |
| MOSTLY C | 13 | 5.65 |
| HALF C & D | 7 | 3.04 |
| MOSTLY D | 2 | 0.87 |
| BELOW D | 1 | 0.43 |
| GRADE NOT GIVEN | 1 | 0.43 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| 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 | 90 | 46.88 |
| GOTTEN WORSE | 7 | 3.65 |
| STAYED THE SAME | 95 | 49.48 |
| Frequency Missing = 43 |
| How much time does your child spend on homework each day? |
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| prt17 | Frequency | Percent |
| DOESNT HAVE ANY | 2 | 0.85 |
| 1/2 HR OR LESS | 26 | 11.11 |
| 1 HR | 122 | 52.14 |
| 2 HRS | 61 | 26.07 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 23 | 9.83 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Talked to your child's teacher. | ||
| PRT18a | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 12 | 5.13 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 87 | 37.18 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 80 | 34.19 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 25 | 10.68 |
| 11+ TIMES | 30 | 12.82 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Gone to an open house at school. | ||
| PRT18b | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 15 | 6.41 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 176 | 75.21 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 37 | 15.81 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 5 | 2.14 |
| 11+ TIMES | 1 | 0.43 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Attended parent/teacher meetings. | ||
| PRT18c | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 27 | 11.64 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 113 | 48.71 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 84 | 36.21 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 5 | 2.16 |
| 11+ TIMES | 3 | 1.29 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Visited the school on your own. | ||
| PRT18d | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 29 | 12.50 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 81 | 34.91 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 64 | 27.59 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 29 | 12.50 |
| 11+ TIMES | 29 | 12.50 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Helped with after-school activities. | ||
| PRT18e | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 106 | 45.69 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 72 | 31.03 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 35 | 15.09 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 10 | 4.31 |
| 11+ TIMES | 9 | 3.88 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Helped with classroom learning. | ||
| PRT18f | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 159 | 68.53 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 46 | 19.83 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 13 | 5.60 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 2 | 0.86 |
| 11+ TIMES | 12 | 5.17 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| 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 | 42 | 18.10 |
| B | 107 | 46.12 |
| C | 59 | 25.43 |
| D | 9 | 3.88 |
| DONT KNOW | 15 | 6.47 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| 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 | 3 | 1.30 |
| B | 37 | 16.02 |
| C | 104 | 45.02 |
| D | 52 | 22.51 |
| F | 6 | 2.60 |
| DONT KNOW | 29 | 12.55 |
| 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 | 21 | 8.97 |
| YES | 213 | 91.03 |
| 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 | 83 | 35.62 |
| YES | 150 | 64.38 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| I enforce family rules about how many hours our child can watch TV. |
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| prt21c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 44 | 18.88 |
| YES | 189 | 81.12 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| I have expectations for our child to maintain a certain grade average. |
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| prt21d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 9 | 3.86 |
| YES | 224 | 96.14 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| I enforce family rules for our child about doing homework. |
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| prt21e | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 6 | 2.56 |
| YES | 228 | 97.44 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| My child has a computer at home to use for school work. |
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| prt21f | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 29 | 12.39 |
| YES | 205 | 87.61 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| My child has access to the internet at home. |
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| prt21g | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 41 | 17.75 |
| YES | 190 | 82.25 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Talk to your child about his/her experiences in school. |
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| prt22a | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 2 | 0.86 |
| RARELY | 3 | 1.29 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 21 | 9.01 |
| REGULARLY | 207 | 88.84 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Talk to your child about his/her plans for high school classes |
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| prt22b | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 17 | 7.36 |
| RARELY | 36 | 15.58 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 91 | 39.39 |
| REGULARLY | 87 | 37.66 |
| 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 | 6 | 2.59 |
| RARELY | 15 | 6.47 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 105 | 45.26 |
| REGULARLY | 106 | 45.69 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2002 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Parent Frequency Distribution Report |
| KNOB NOSTER MIDDLE, KNOB NOSTER R-VIII 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. | 26 | 11.2 | 134 | 57.5 | 59 | 25.3 | 11 | 4.7 | 3 | 1.3 | 2 |
| 24 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. | 45 | 19.3 | 147 | 63.1 | 36 | 15.5 | 5 | 2.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 25 - There are good learning materials at my child's school. | 33 | 14.2 | 153 | 65.7 | 44 | 18.9 | 2 | 0.9 | 1 | 0.4 | 2 |
| 26 - My child likes attending this school. | 53 | 22.7 | 144 | 61.8 | 26 | 11.2 | 8 | 3.4 | 2 | 0.9 | 2 |
| 27 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. | 71 | 30.6 | 126 | 54.3 | 29 | 12.5 | 5 | 2.2 | 1 | 0.4 | 3 |
| 28 - My child's school is a good place to learn. | 51 | 21.9 | 141 | 60.5 | 37 | 15.9 | 4 | 1.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 29 - My child uses computers effectively at school. | 38 | 16.4 | 138 | 59.5 | 51 | 22.0 | 2 | 0.9 | 3 | 1.3 | 3 |
| 30 - I know how well my child is doing in class. | 39 | 16.7 | 151 | 64.8 | 28 | 12.0 | 11 | 4.7 | 4 | 1.7 | 2 |
| 31 - I feel my child is safe at school. | 40 | 17.2 | 148 | 63.5 | 37 | 15.9 | 7 | 3.0 | 1 | 0.4 | 2 |
| 32 - I am welcome to discuss my child's educational needs with the school. | 64 | 27.5 | 141 | 60.5 | 20 | 8.6 | 6 | 2.6 | 2 | 0.9 | 2 |
| 33 - My child's school building is in good condition. | 84 | 36.1 | 140 | 60.1 | 7 | 3.0 | 2 | 0.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 34 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. | 56 | 24.3 | 108 | 47.0 | 51 | 22.2 | 12 | 5.2 | 3 | 1.3 | 5 |
| 35 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. | 33 | 14.3 | 113 | 49.1 | 69 | 30.0 | 12 | 5.2 | 3 | 1.3 | 5 |
| 36 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. | 16 | 6.9 | 19 | 8.2 | 52 | 22.3 | 94 | 40.3 | 52 | 22.3 | 2 |
| 37 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 28 | 12.0 | 122 | 52.1 | 68 | 29.1 | 12 | 5.1 | 4 | 1.7 | 1 |
| 38 - The school encourages parents to be involved. | 57 | 24.5 | 137 | 58.8 | 31 | 13.3 | 7 | 3.0 | 1 | 0.4 | 2 |
| 39 - The school board listens to parents concerns. | 18 | 7.8 | 74 | 32.0 | 119 | 51.5 | 14 | 6.1 | 6 | 2.6 | 4 |
| 40 - It is important for students to have access to computers at school. | 123 | 53.5 | 95 | 41.3 | 9 | 3.9 | 3 | 1.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 5 |
| 41 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. | 58 | 25.0 | 137 | 59.1 | 32 | 13.8 | 5 | 2.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 |
| 42 - The school encourages my child to do well on MAP tests. | 82 | 35.2 | 122 | 52.4 | 27 | 11.6 | 1 | 0.4 | 1 | 0.4 | 2 |
| 43 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 32 | 14.0 | 85 | 37.3 | 106 | 46.5 | 4 | 1.8 | 1 | 0.4 | 7 |
| 44 - My child's teacher makes learning interesting. | 25 | 10.8 | 130 | 56.0 | 70 | 30.2 | 6 | 2.6 | 1 | 0.4 | 3 |
| 45 - Teachers in my child's school really care about my child. | 27 | 11.6 | 123 | 53.0 | 66 | 28.4 | 13 | 5.6 | 3 | 1.3 | 3 |
| 46 - If a student in my child's school has a problem, teachers will listen and help. | 34 | 14.8 | 118 | 51.3 | 71 | 30.9 | 5 | 2.2 | 2 | 0.9 | 5 |
| 47 - Teachers treat my child with respect. | 32 | 13.9 | 134 | 58.3 | 58 | 25.2 | 6 | 2.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 5 |
| 48 - My child knows what he/she are supposed to be learning. | 39 | 16.7 | 162 | 69.5 | 28 | 12.0 | 4 | 1.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 49 - My child's teacher expects very good work from my child. | 50 | 21.3 | 147 | 62.6 | 33 | 14.0 | 4 | 1.7 | 1 | 0.4 | 0 |
| 50 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career goals. | 20 | 8.6 | 97 | 41.8 | 98 | 42.2 | 15 | 6.5 | 2 | 0.9 | 3 |
| 51 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. | 54 | 23.3 | 143 | 61.6 | 30 | 12.9 | 2 | 0.9 | 3 | 1.3 | 3 |
| 52 - The school has a written plan for improving student achievement | 25 | 11.0 | 89 | 39.0 | 105 | 46.1 | 8 | 3.5 | 1 | 0.4 | 7 |
| 53 - What is taught at school meets the needs of my child. | 35 | 14.9 | 133 | 56.6 | 52 | 22.1 | 12 | 5.1 | 3 | 1.3 | 0 |
| 54 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. | 34 | 14.6 | 111 | 47.6 | 69 | 29.6 | 17 | 7.3 | 2 | 0.9 | 2 |
| 55 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. | 58 | 24.9 | 127 | 54.5 | 33 | 14.2 | 13 | 5.6 | 2 | 0.9 | 2 |
| 56 - I receive information about the educational programs available to my child at school. | 39 | 16.7 | 125 | 53.6 | 52 | 22.3 | 13 | 5.6 | 4 | 1.7 | 2 |
| 57 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. | 44 | 19.0 | 134 | 57.8 | 45 | 19.4 | 9 | 3.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 |
| 58 - The school board has high expectations for student learning. | 35 | 15.1 | 116 | 50.0 | 73 | 31.5 | 8 | 3.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 |
| 59 - My child has fun learning. | 36 | 15.5 | 129 | 55.4 | 52 | 22.3 | 13 | 5.6 | 3 | 1.3 | 2 |
| 60 - The community is proud of this school. | 52 | 22.3 | 121 | 51.9 | 55 | 23.6 | 5 | 2.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 61 - I receive regular communications from school about how well my child is doing in school. | 32 | 13.8 | 111 | 47.8 | 57 | 24.6 | 22 | 9.5 | 10 | 4.3 | 3 |
| 62 - I believe my child can do well in school. | 126 | 54.1 | 98 | 42.1 | 9 | 3.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 63 - Other children are friendly to my child. | 56 | 24.1 | 135 | 58.2 | 27 | 11.6 | 12 | 5.2 | 2 | 0.9 | 3 |
| 64 - My child's teachers are good teachers. | 41 | 17.8 | 138 | 60.0 | 49 | 21.3 | 2 | 0.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 5 |
| 65 - There is a feeling of belonging at my child's school. | 43 | 18.7 | 115 | 50.0 | 61 | 26.5 | 9 | 3.9 | 2 | 0.9 | 5 |
| 66 - My child's teachers think my child can learn. | 59 | 25.4 | 135 | 58.2 | 33 | 14.2 | 4 | 1.7 | 1 | 0.4 | 3 |
| 67 - My child is treated fairly at school. | 41 | 17.7 | 140 | 60.3 | 47 | 20.3 | 4 | 1.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 |
| 68 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 33 | 14.4 | 109 | 47.6 | 75 | 32.8 | 11 | 4.8 | 1 | 0.4 | 6 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2002 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |