MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Parent Frequency Distribution Report
KNOB NOSTER ELEM., KNOB NOSTER R-VIII School District

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
K-1 69 28.16
2ND 29 11.84
3RD 42 17.14
4TH 41 16.73
5TH 62 25.31
7TH 1 0.41
10TH 1 0.41

Frequency Missing = 13

 

My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 127 50.40
Girl 125 49.60

Frequency Missing = 6

 

What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 210 82.35
FATHER 30 11.76
STEPMOTHER 6 2.35
STEPFATHER 4 1.57
GRANDMOTHER 1 0.39
GRANDFATHER 3 1.18
UNRELATED 1 0.39

Frequency Missing = 3

 

How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 13 5.10
1 108 42.35
2 130 50.98
3 OR MORE 4 1.57

Frequency Missing = 3

 

How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 108 42.19
5 - 10 YRS 80 31.25
11 - 15 YRS 18 7.03
OVER 15 YRS 50 19.53

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 67 26.17
2 HRS 124 48.44
3 HRS 47 18.36
4 HRS 14 5.47
5 HRS 1 0.39
6 + HRS 3 1.17

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 42 16.28
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 166 64.34
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 47 18.22
OTHER 3 1.16
 
Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 222 88.80
AFR. AMERICAN (N-HISPC) 9 3.60
ASIAN 1 0.40
AMERICAN INDIAN 6 2.40
HISPANIC 7 2.80
MULTI-RACIAL 5 2.00

Frequency Missing = 8

 

How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
1 51 19.92
2 109 42.58
3 75 29.30
4 7 2.73
5 7 2.73
6 7 2.73

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Vocational Education
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 250 96.90
YES 8 3.10
 
Gifted/Talented Program
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 240 93.02
YES 18 6.98
 
Title I Services
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 212 82.17
YES 46 17.83
 
Special Education
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 245 94.96
YES 13 5.04
 
Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
UNDER 30 46 17.97
30 - 39 137 53.52
40 - 49 66 25.78
50 - 59 5 1.95
60 OR OVER 2 0.78

Frequency Missing = 2

 

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 28 11.48
2 YR COLL/TECH 35 14.34
4 YR COLLEGE 166 68.03
OTHER 15 6.15

Frequency Missing = 14

 

Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
ELEM. SCHOOL 1 0.39
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 9 3.54
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 74 29.13
SOME COLLEGE 97 38.19
COLLEGE GRADUATE 57 22.44
GRADUATE SCHOOL 16 6.30

Frequency Missing = 4

 

Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 17 6.85
10,000 - 19,999 18 7.26
20,000 - 29,999 42 16.94
30,000 - 39,999 56 22.58
40,000 - 49,999 40 16.13
50,000 - 59,999 33 13.31
60,000 - 69,999 13 5.24
OVER $70,000 29 11.69

Frequency Missing = 10

 

Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 74 29.84
HALF A & B 43 17.34
MOSTLY B 10 4.03
HALF B & C 19 7.66
MOSTLY C 2 0.81
HALF C & D 3 1.21
GRADE NOT GIVEN 97 39.11

Frequency Missing = 10

 

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 112 48.28
GOTTEN WORSE 13 5.60
STAYED THE SAME 107 46.12

Frequency Missing = 26

 

How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 44 17.32
DOESNT DO IT 1 0.39
1/2 HR OR LESS 90 35.43
1 HR 90 35.43
2 HRS 16 6.30
MORE THAN 2 HRS 13 5.12

Frequency Missing = 4

 

Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT18a Frequency Percent
NEVER 3 1.19
ONCE/TWICE 94 37.15
3-5 TIMES 88 34.78
5-10 TIMES 31 12.25
11+ TIMES 37 14.62

Frequency Missing = 5

 

Gone to an open house at school.
PRT18b Frequency Percent
NEVER 19 7.48
ONCE/TWICE 171 67.32
3-5 TIMES 56 22.05
5-10 TIMES 4 1.57
11+ TIMES 4 1.57

Frequency Missing = 4

 

Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT18c Frequency Percent
NEVER 30 12.00
ONCE/TWICE 143 57.20
3-5 TIMES 62 24.80
5-10 TIMES 7 2.80
11+ TIMES 8 3.20

Frequency Missing = 8

 

Visited the school on your own.
PRT18d Frequency Percent
NEVER 36 14.29
ONCE/TWICE 76 30.16
3-5 TIMES 73 28.97
5-10 TIMES 24 9.52
11+ TIMES 43 17.06

Frequency Missing = 6

 

Helped with after-school activities.
PRT18e Frequency Percent
NEVER 148 58.96
ONCE/TWICE 52 20.72
3-5 TIMES 32 12.75
5-10 TIMES 7 2.79
11+ TIMES 12 4.78

Frequency Missing = 7

 

Helped with classroom learning.
PRT18f Frequency Percent
NEVER 161 63.89
ONCE/TWICE 53 21.03
3-5 TIMES 20 7.94
5-10 TIMES 8 3.17
11+ TIMES 10 3.97

Frequency Missing = 6

 

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 76 29.92
B 107 42.13
C 51 20.08
D 5 1.97
F 1 0.39
DONT KNOW 14 5.51

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 3 1.19
B 35 13.83
C 126 49.80
D 52 20.55
F 3 1.19
DONT KNOW 34 13.44

Frequency Missing = 5

 

I know the first name
of 5 or more of my child's
closest friends.
prt21a Frequency Percent
NO 26 10.20
YES 229 89.80

Frequency Missing = 3

 

I know the parents of
5 or more of my child's
closest friends.
prt21b Frequency Percent
NO 100 39.22
YES 155 60.78

Frequency Missing = 3

 

I enforce family rules
about how many hours our
child can watch TV.
prt21c Frequency Percent
NO 50 19.69
YES 204 80.31

Frequency Missing = 4

 

I have expectations for
our child to maintain
a certain grade average.
prt21d Frequency Percent
NO 15 5.95
YES 237 94.05

Frequency Missing = 6

 

I enforce family rules
for our child about doing
homework.
prt21e Frequency Percent
NO 2 0.80
YES 248 99.20

Frequency Missing = 8

 

My child has a computer
at home to use for school
work.
prt21f Frequency Percent
NO 66 26.19
YES 186 73.81

Frequency Missing = 6

 

My child has access to
the internet at home.
prt21g Frequency Percent
NO 91 36.11
YES 161 63.89

Frequency Missing = 6

 

Talk to your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt22a Frequency Percent
OCCASIONALLY 14 5.51
REGULARLY 240 94.49

Frequency Missing = 4

 

Talk to your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt22b Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 90 35.57
RARELY 46 18.18
OCCASIONALLY 77 30.43
REGULARLY 40 15.81

Frequency Missing = 5

 

Talk to your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt22c Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 51 20.24
RARELY 44 17.46
OCCASIONALLY 102 40.48
REGULARLY 55 21.83

Frequency Missing = 6

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 ELEM., KNOB NOSTER R-VIII 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. 61 23.9 148 58.0 33 12.9 11 4.3 2 0.8 3
24 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 79 31.0 148 58.0 23 9.0 4 1.6 1 0.4 3
25 - There are good learning materials at my child's school. 83 32.7 153 60.2 16 6.3 2 0.8 0 0.0 4
26 - My child likes attending this school. 127 49.8 109 42.7 15 5.9 4 1.6 0 0.0 3
27 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 123 48.4 118 46.5 10 3.9 3 1.2 0 0.0 4
28 - My child's school is a good place to learn. 101 39.6 130 51.0 22 8.6 2 0.8 0 0.0 3
29 - My child uses computers effectively at school. 49 19.6 135 54.0 61 24.4 1 0.4 4 1.6 8
30 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 85 33.3 140 54.9 20 7.8 9 3.5 1 0.4 3
31 - I feel my child is safe at school. 78 30.7 147 57.9 23 9.1 5 2.0 1 0.4 4
32 - I am welcome to discuss my child's educational needs with the school. 105 41.3 129 50.8 16 6.3 4 1.6 0 0.0 4
33 - My child's school building is in good condition. 110 43.3 136 53.5 8 3.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 4
34 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 76 30.3 112 44.6 52 20.7 9 3.6 2 0.8 7
35 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 68 26.8 129 50.8 40 15.7 12 4.7 5 2.0 4
36 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 12 4.7 25 9.8 24 9.4 97 38.0 97 38.0 3
37 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 36 14.4 120 48.0 78 31.2 9 3.6 7 2.8 8
38 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 95 37.4 124 48.8 24 9.4 11 4.3 0 0.0 4
39 - The school board listens to parents concerns. 34 13.4 82 32.3 117 46.1 19 7.5 2 0.8 4
40 - It is important for students to have access to computers at school. 135 53.4 100 39.5 14 5.5 2 0.8 2 0.8 5
41 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 83 32.9 139 55.2 21 8.3 9 3.6 0 0.0 6
42 - The school encourages my child to do well on MAP tests. 88 34.9 126 50.0 38 15.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 6
43 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 32 13.1 101 41.4 101 41.4 8 3.3 2 0.8 14
44 - My child's teacher makes learning interesting. 84 33.2 127 50.2 40 15.8 1 0.4 1 0.4 5
45 - Teachers in my child's school really care about my child. 76 30.0 133 52.6 27 10.7 14 5.5 3 1.2 5
46 - If a student in my child's school has a problem, teachers will listen and help. 66 26.0 136 53.5 43 16.9 9 3.5 0 0.0 4
47 - Teachers treat my child with respect. 81 31.8 134 52.5 30 11.8 10 3.9 0 0.0 3
48 - My child knows what he/she are supposed to be learning. 64 25.2 158 62.2 26 10.2 5 2.0 1 0.4 4
49 - My child's teacher expects very good work from my child. 72 28.6 154 61.1 24 9.5 2 0.8 0 0.0 6
50 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career goals. 38 15.4 87 35.2 106 42.9 14 5.7 2 0.8 11
51 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 85 33.3 130 51.0 39 15.3 1 0.4 0 0.0 3
52 - The school has a written plan for improving student achievement 44 17.7 100 40.2 98 39.4 7 2.8 0 0.0 9
53 - What is taught at school meets the needs of my child. 60 23.8 141 56.0 39 15.5 8 3.2 4 1.6 6
54 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 66 26.2 141 56.0 32 12.7 10 4.0 3 1.2 6
55 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 101 40.1 117 46.4 30 11.9 4 1.6 0 0.0 6
56 - I receive information about the educational programs available to my child at school. 69 27.4 129 51.2 35 13.9 16 6.3 3 1.2 6
57 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 67 26.4 151 59.4 31 12.2 4 1.6 1 0.4 4
58 - The school board has high expectations for student learning. 46 18.3 118 46.8 81 32.1 5 2.0 2 0.8 6
59 - My child has fun learning. 110 43.0 117 45.7 22 8.6 7 2.7 0 0.0 2
60 - The community is proud of this school. 86 33.6 129 50.4 36 14.1 5 2.0 0 0.0 2
61 - I receive regular communications from school about how well my child is doing in school. 78 30.8 120 47.4 28 11.1 24 9.5 3 1.2 5
62 - I believe my child can do well in school. 152 59.6 99 38.8 2 0.8 2 0.8 0 0.0 3
63 - Other children are friendly to my child. 88 34.5 143 56.1 19 7.5 3 1.2 2 0.8 3
64 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 107 41.5 129 50.0 17 6.6 4 1.6 1 0.4 0
65 - There is a feeling of belonging at my child's school. 84 32.7 132 51.4 37 14.4 4 1.6 0 0.0 1
66 - My child's teachers think my child can learn. 108 42.0 133 51.8 15 5.8 1 0.4 0 0.0 1
67 - My child is treated fairly at school. 88 34.4 138 53.9 20 7.8 9 3.5 1 0.4 2
68 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 66 26.0 115 45.3 57 22.4 11 4.3 5 2.0 4

Data Collected in Fall, 2002
Tables Posted April 15, 2006
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education