MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Parent Frequency Distribution Report
ODESSA UPPER ELEM., ODESSA R-VII School District

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
3RD 114 47.90
4TH 124 52.10

Frequency Missing = 1

 

My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 118 50.86
Girl 114 49.14

Frequency Missing = 7

 

What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 197 84.55
FATHER 22 9.44
STEPMOTHER 3 1.29
STEPFATHER 1 0.43
GRANDMOTHER 4 1.72
GRANDFATHER 1 0.43
OTHER RELATIVE 2 0.86
UNRELATED 3 1.29

Frequency Missing = 6

 

How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 11 4.62
1 90 37.82
2 132 55.46
3 OR MORE 5 2.10

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 56 23.53
5 - 10 YRS 63 26.47
11 - 15 YRS 34 14.29
OVER 15 YRS 85 35.71

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 60 25.21
2 HRS 109 45.80
3 HRS 44 18.49
4 HRS 18 7.56
5 HRS 4 1.68
6 + HRS 3 1.26

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 35 14.71
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 151 63.45
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 41 17.23
OTHER 11 4.62

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 234 98.73
AFR. AMERICAN (N-HISPC) 2 0.84
HISPANIC 1 0.42

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
NONE 1 0.42
1 38 16.03
2 97 40.93
3 74 31.22
4 21 8.86
5 3 1.27
6 1 0.42
7 OR MORE 2 0.84

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Vocational Education
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 230 96.23
YES 9 3.77
 
Gifted/Talented Program
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 227 94.98
YES 12 5.02
 
Title I Services
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 212 88.70
YES 27 11.30
 
Special Education
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 225 94.14
YES 14 5.86
 
Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
UNDER 30 30 12.61
30 - 39 143 60.08
40 - 49 57 23.95
50 - 59 7 2.94
60 OR OVER 1 0.42

Frequency Missing = 1

 

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 21 9.38
2 YR COLL/TECH 43 19.20
4 YR COLLEGE 149 66.52
OTHER 11 4.91

Frequency Missing = 15

 

Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
ELEM. SCHOOL 2 0.84
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 28 11.81
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 64 27.00
SOME COLLEGE 86 36.29
COLLEGE GRADUATE 41 17.30
GRADUATE SCHOOL 16 6.75

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 11 4.80
10,000 - 19,999 18 7.86
20,000 - 29,999 28 12.23
30,000 - 39,999 36 15.72
40,000 - 49,999 38 16.59
50,000 - 59,999 25 10.92
60,000 - 69,999 24 10.48
OVER $70,000 49 21.40

Frequency Missing = 10

 

Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 112 47.86
HALF A & B 67 28.63
MOSTLY B 19 8.12
HALF B & C 18 7.69
MOSTLY C 5 2.14
HALF C & D 3 1.28
BELOW D 1 0.43
GRADE NOT GIVEN 9 3.85

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?
prt16 Frequency Percent
IMPROVED 80 36.87
GOTTEN WORSE 37 17.05
STAYED THE SAME 100 46.08

Frequency Missing = 22

 

How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 17 7.23
DOESNT DO IT 1 0.43
1/2 HR OR LESS 136 57.87
1 HR 71 30.21
2 HRS 6 2.55
MORE THAN 2 HRS 4 1.70

Frequency Missing = 4

 

Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT18a Frequency Percent
NEVER 4 1.71
ONCE/TWICE 84 35.90
3-5 TIMES 66 28.21
5-10 TIMES 45 19.23
11+ TIMES 35 14.96

Frequency Missing = 5

 

Gone to an open house at school.
PRT18b Frequency Percent
NEVER 24 10.26
ONCE/TWICE 158 67.52
3-5 TIMES 47 20.09
5-10 TIMES 3 1.28
11+ TIMES 2 0.85

Frequency Missing = 5

 

Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT18c Frequency Percent
NEVER 12 5.13
ONCE/TWICE 143 61.11
3-5 TIMES 69 29.49
5-10 TIMES 8 3.42
11+ TIMES 2 0.85

Frequency Missing = 5

 

Visited the school on your own.
PRT18d Frequency Percent
NEVER 33 14.04
ONCE/TWICE 95 40.43
3-5 TIMES 47 20.00
5-10 TIMES 27 11.49
11+ TIMES 33 14.04

Frequency Missing = 4

 

Helped with after-school activities.
PRT18e Frequency Percent
NEVER 122 52.36
ONCE/TWICE 64 27.47
3-5 TIMES 29 12.45
5-10 TIMES 9 3.86
11+ TIMES 9 3.86

Frequency Missing = 6

 

Helped with classroom learning.
PRT18f Frequency Percent
NEVER 163 70.26
ONCE/TWICE 43 18.53
3-5 TIMES 15 6.47
5-10 TIMES 3 1.29
11+ TIMES 8 3.45

Frequency Missing = 7

 

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 29 12.29
B 115 48.73
C 62 26.27
D 14 5.93
F 4 1.69
DONT KNOW 12 5.08

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?
prt20 Frequency Percent
A 2 0.85
B 34 14.53
C 104 44.44
D 38 16.24
F 7 2.99
DONT KNOW 49 20.94

Frequency Missing = 5

 

I know the first name
of 5 or more of my child's
closest friends.
prt21a Frequency Percent
NO 18 7.69
YES 216 92.31

Frequency Missing = 5

 

I know the parents of
5 or more of my child's
closest friends.
prt21b Frequency Percent
NO 75 32.33
YES 157 67.67

Frequency Missing = 7

 

I enforce family rules
about how many hours our
child can watch TV.
prt21c Frequency Percent
NO 65 27.54
YES 171 72.46

Frequency Missing = 3

 

I have expectations for
our child to maintain
a certain grade average.
prt21d Frequency Percent
NO 13 5.56
YES 221 94.44

Frequency Missing = 5

 

I enforce family rules
for our child about doing
homework.
prt21e Frequency Percent
NO 4 1.71
YES 230 98.29

Frequency Missing = 5

 

My child has a computer
at home to use for school
work.
prt21f Frequency Percent
NO 69 29.36
YES 166 70.64

Frequency Missing = 4

 

My child has access to
the internet at home.
prt21g Frequency Percent
NO 97 41.10
YES 139 58.90

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Talk to your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt22a Frequency Percent
RARELY 2 0.85
OCCASIONALLY 12 5.11
REGULARLY 221 94.04

Frequency Missing = 4

 

Talk to your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt22b Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 54 23.28
RARELY 68 29.31
OCCASIONALLY 80 34.48
REGULARLY 30 12.93

Frequency Missing = 7

 

Talk to your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt22c Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 19 8.15
RARELY 42 18.03
OCCASIONALLY 114 48.93
REGULARLY 58 24.89

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
ODESSA UPPER ELEM., ODESSA R-VII 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. 41 17.4 130 55.3 48 20.4 14 6.0 2 0.9 4
24 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 61 26.1 138 59.0 32 13.7 2 0.9 1 0.4 5
25 - There are good learning materials at my child's school. 57 24.6 149 64.2 23 9.9 3 1.3 0 0.0 7
26 - My child likes attending this school. 96 41.2 106 45.5 21 9.0 8 3.4 2 0.9 6
27 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 101 43.0 113 48.1 14 6.0 4 1.7 3 1.3 4
28 - My child's school is a good place to learn. 63 26.8 131 55.7 35 14.9 6 2.6 0 0.0 4
29 - My child uses computers effectively at school. 61 26.4 127 55.0 32 13.9 9 3.9 2 0.9 8
30 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 91 39.1 123 52.8 16 6.9 3 1.3 0 0.0 6
31 - I feel my child is safe at school. 81 34.5 114 48.5 25 10.6 13 5.5 2 0.9 4
32 - I am welcome to discuss my child's educational needs with the school. 81 34.8 123 52.8 23 9.9 4 1.7 2 0.9 6
33 - My child's school building is in good condition. 30 12.8 71 30.3 62 26.5 45 19.2 26 11.1 5
34 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 32 13.7 60 25.8 83 35.6 42 18.0 16 6.9 6
35 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 35 15.0 121 51.9 54 23.2 17 7.3 6 2.6 6
36 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 15 6.4 22 9.4 41 17.5 84 35.9 72 30.8 5
37 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 24 10.3 125 53.6 64 27.5 14 6.0 6 2.6 6
38 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 74 31.8 129 55.4 19 8.2 10 4.3 1 0.4 6
39 - The school board listens to parents concerns. 15 6.6 68 29.7 98 42.8 37 16.2 11 4.8 10
40 - It is important for students to have access to computers at school. 137 58.3 84 35.7 13 5.5 1 0.4 0 0.0 4
41 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 59 25.2 117 50.0 49 20.9 7 3.0 2 0.9 5
42 - The school encourages my child to do well on MAP tests. 90 38.5 128 54.7 16 6.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 5
43 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 31 13.5 86 37.6 104 45.4 5 2.2 3 1.3 10
44 - My child's teacher makes learning interesting. 99 42.3 106 45.3 28 12.0 1 0.4 0 0.0 5
45 - Teachers in my child's school really care about my child. 73 31.2 117 50.0 32 13.7 10 4.3 2 0.9 5
46 - If a student in my child's school has a problem, teachers will listen and help. 61 26.0 128 54.5 37 15.7 8 3.4 1 0.4 4
47 - Teachers treat my child with respect. 74 31.5 131 55.7 24 10.2 4 1.7 2 0.9 4
48 - My child knows what he/she are supposed to be learning. 71 30.3 137 58.5 19 8.1 7 3.0 0 0.0 5
49 - My child's teacher expects very good work from my child. 88 37.6 130 55.6 13 5.6 3 1.3 0 0.0 5
50 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career goals. 23 9.9 64 27.6 124 53.4 16 6.9 5 2.2 7
51 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 47 20.0 109 46.4 70 29.8 7 3.0 2 0.9 4
52 - The school has a written plan for improving student achievement 34 14.8 89 38.9 99 43.2 5 2.2 2 0.9 10
53 - What is taught at school meets the needs of my child. 45 19.4 126 54.3 46 19.8 12 5.2 3 1.3 7
54 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 46 19.7 133 56.8 39 16.7 13 5.6 3 1.3 5
55 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 75 32.2 114 48.9 41 17.6 1 0.4 2 0.9 6
56 - I receive information about the educational programs available to my child at school. 51 21.8 101 43.2 55 23.5 24 10.3 3 1.3 5
57 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 60 25.1 142 59.4 27 11.3 7 2.9 3 1.3 0
58 - The school board has high expectations for student learning. 43 18.1 95 39.9 77 32.4 18 7.6 5 2.1 1
59 - My child has fun learning. 76 31.8 136 56.9 18 7.5 8 3.3 1 0.4 0
60 - The community is proud of this school. 63 26.6 108 45.6 49 20.7 10 4.2 7 3.0 2
61 - I receive regular communications from school about how well my child is doing in school. 67 28.2 117 49.2 37 15.5 11 4.6 6 2.5 1
62 - I believe my child can do well in school. 145 60.7 88 36.8 5 2.1 1 0.4 0 0.0 0
63 - Other children are friendly to my child. 78 32.9 123 51.9 30 12.7 6 2.5 0 0.0 2
64 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 112 47.3 110 46.4 13 5.5 1 0.4 1 0.4 2
65 - There is a feeling of belonging at my child's school. 63 26.7 122 51.7 40 16.9 10 4.2 1 0.4 3
66 - My child's teachers think my child can learn. 106 44.5 122 51.3 9 3.8 1 0.4 0 0.0 1
67 - My child is treated fairly at school. 81 34.0 121 50.8 25 10.5 9 3.8 2 0.8 1
68 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 49 20.6 100 42.0 70 29.4 16 6.7 3 1.3 1

Data Collected in Fall, 2004
Tables Posted April 15, 2006
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education