| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Parent Frequency Distribution Report |
| MT. VERNON HIGH, MT. VERNON R-V School District |
| In what grade is your child? | ||
| PRt1 | Frequency | Percent |
| 9TH | 78 | 33.19 |
| 10TH | 51 | 21.70 |
| 11TH | 59 | 25.11 |
| 12TH | 47 | 20.00 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| My child is a: girl, boy | ||
| prt2 | Frequency | Percent |
| Boy | 104 | 44.83 |
| Girl | 128 | 55.17 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| What is your relationship to the child? |
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| prt3 | Frequency | Percent |
| MOTHER | 186 | 78.81 |
| FATHER | 35 | 14.83 |
| STEPMOTHER | 2 | 0.85 |
| STEPFATHER | 1 | 0.42 |
| GRANDMOTHER | 4 | 1.69 |
| OTHER RELATIVE | 2 | 0.85 |
| UNRELATED | 6 | 2.54 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| How many adults in your household work outside the home for pay? |
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| prt4 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 12 | 5.04 |
| 1 | 88 | 36.97 |
| 2 | 128 | 53.78 |
| 3 OR MORE | 10 | 4.20 |
| How many years have you lived in this school district? |
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| prt5 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 5 YRS | 68 | 28.57 |
| 5 - 10 YRS | 51 | 21.43 |
| 11 - 15 YRS | 31 | 13.03 |
| OVER 15 YRS | 88 | 36.97 |
| How many hours of television does your child usually watch each day? |
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| prt6 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 HR OR LESS | 76 | 31.93 |
| 2 HRS | 85 | 35.71 |
| 3 HRS | 53 | 22.27 |
| 4 HRS | 20 | 8.40 |
| 5 HRS | 2 | 0.84 |
| 6 + HRS | 2 | 0.84 |
| Which best describes your household? | ||
| prt7 | Frequency | Percent |
| SINGLE PARENT | 57 | 24.05 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-M/F | 138 | 58.23 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-STEP | 35 | 14.77 |
| OTHER | 7 | 2.95 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| prt8 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE (N-HISPC) | 227 | 96.19 |
| ASIAN | 1 | 0.42 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 4 | 1.69 |
| HISPANIC | 2 | 0.85 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 2 | 0.85 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| How many children in your household are under 18 years old? |
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| prt9 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 9 | 3.78 |
| 1 | 84 | 35.29 |
| 2 | 77 | 32.35 |
| 3 | 48 | 20.17 |
| 4 | 11 | 4.62 |
| 5 | 5 | 2.10 |
| 6 | 4 | 1.68 |
| Vocational Education | ||
| prt10a | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 206 | 86.55 |
| YES | 32 | 13.45 |
| Gifted/Talented Program | ||
| prt10b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 212 | 89.08 |
| YES | 26 | 10.92 |
| Title I Services | ||
| prt10c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 227 | 95.38 |
| YES | 11 | 4.62 |
| Special Education | ||
| prt10d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 216 | 90.76 |
| YES | 22 | 9.24 |
| Which category best describes your age? |
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| prt11 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 30 | 3 | 1.28 |
| 30 - 39 | 98 | 41.70 |
| 40 - 49 | 113 | 48.09 |
| 50 - 59 | 18 | 7.66 |
| 60 OR OVER | 3 | 1.28 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| 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 | 29 | 12.29 |
| 2 YR COLL/TECH | 67 | 28.39 |
| 4 YR COLLEGE | 123 | 52.12 |
| OTHER | 17 | 7.20 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Which best describes your level of education? |
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| prt13 | Frequency | Percent |
| SOME HIGH SCHOOL | 16 | 6.90 |
| HIGH SCHOOL GRAD | 91 | 39.22 |
| SOME COLLEGE | 70 | 30.17 |
| COLLEGE GRADUATE | 36 | 15.52 |
| GRADUATE SCHOOL | 19 | 8.19 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| Which category best describes the total annual income of your household? |
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| prt14 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER $ 10,000 | 12 | 5.31 |
| 10,000 - 19,999 | 24 | 10.62 |
| 20,000 - 29,999 | 35 | 15.49 |
| 30,000 - 39,999 | 32 | 14.16 |
| 40,000 - 49,999 | 35 | 15.49 |
| 50,000 - 59,999 | 31 | 13.72 |
| 60,000 - 69,999 | 21 | 9.29 |
| OVER $70,000 | 36 | 15.93 |
| Frequency Missing = 12 |
| Which of the following best describes your child's grades so far in school? |
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| prt15 | Frequency | Percent |
| MOSTLY A | 70 | 29.79 |
| HALF A & B | 70 | 29.79 |
| MOSTLY B | 27 | 11.49 |
| HALF B & C | 34 | 14.47 |
| MOSTLY C | 17 | 7.23 |
| HALF C & D | 11 | 4.68 |
| MOSTLY D | 3 | 1.28 |
| GRADE NOT GIVEN | 3 | 1.28 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| 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 | 100 | 44.64 |
| GOTTEN WORSE | 28 | 12.50 |
| STAYED THE SAME | 96 | 42.86 |
| Frequency Missing = 14 |
| How much time does your child spend on homework each day? |
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| prt17 | Frequency | Percent |
| DOESNT HAVE ANY | 12 | 5.06 |
| DOESNT DO IT | 4 | 1.69 |
| 1/2 HR OR LESS | 59 | 24.89 |
| 1 HR | 102 | 43.04 |
| 2 HRS | 50 | 21.10 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 10 | 4.22 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Talked to your child's teacher. | ||
| PRT18a | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 39 | 16.46 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 109 | 45.99 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 63 | 26.58 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 15 | 6.33 |
| 11+ TIMES | 11 | 4.64 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Gone to an open house at school. | ||
| PRT18b | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 59 | 25.21 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 152 | 64.96 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 20 | 8.55 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 3 | 1.28 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Attended parent/teacher meetings. | ||
| PRT18c | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 50 | 21.37 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 131 | 55.98 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 45 | 19.23 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 6 | 2.56 |
| 11+ TIMES | 2 | 0.85 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Visited the school on your own. | ||
| PRT18d | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 44 | 18.64 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 98 | 41.53 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 56 | 23.73 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 16 | 6.78 |
| 11+ TIMES | 22 | 9.32 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Helped with after-school activities. | ||
| PRT18e | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 124 | 52.99 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 53 | 22.65 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 24 | 10.26 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 12 | 5.13 |
| 11+ TIMES | 21 | 8.97 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Helped with classroom learning. | ||
| PRT18f | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 186 | 79.83 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 27 | 11.59 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 10 | 4.29 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 2 | 0.86 |
| 11+ TIMES | 8 | 3.43 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| 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 | 26 | 11.06 |
| B | 96 | 40.85 |
| C | 72 | 30.64 |
| D | 20 | 8.51 |
| F | 1 | 0.43 |
| DONT KNOW | 20 | 8.51 |
| 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 | 5 | 2.13 |
| B | 28 | 11.91 |
| C | 113 | 48.09 |
| D | 42 | 17.87 |
| F | 8 | 3.40 |
| DONT KNOW | 39 | 16.60 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| I know the first name of 5 or more of my child's closest friends. |
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| prt21a | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 7 | 2.94 |
| YES | 231 | 97.06 |
| I know the parents of 5 or more of my child's closest friends. |
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| prt21b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 67 | 28.15 |
| YES | 171 | 71.85 |
| I enforce family rules about how many hours our child can watch TV. |
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| prt21c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 93 | 39.24 |
| YES | 144 | 60.76 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| I have expectations for our child to maintain a certain grade average. |
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| prt21d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 16 | 6.72 |
| YES | 222 | 93.28 |
| I enforce family rules for our child about doing homework. |
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| prt21e | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 25 | 10.50 |
| YES | 213 | 89.50 |
| My child has a computer at home to use for school work. |
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| prt21f | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 50 | 21.01 |
| YES | 188 | 78.99 |
| My child has access to the internet at home. |
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| prt21g | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 68 | 28.57 |
| YES | 170 | 71.43 |
| Talk to your child about his/her experiences in school. |
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| prt22a | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 1 | 0.42 |
| RARELY | 5 | 2.11 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 44 | 18.57 |
| REGULARLY | 187 | 78.90 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Talk to your child about his/her plans for high school classes |
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| prt22b | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 1 | 0.42 |
| RARELY | 9 | 3.80 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 71 | 29.96 |
| REGULARLY | 156 | 65.82 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Talk to your child about his/her plans for after high school. |
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| prt22c | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 1 | 0.42 |
| RARELY | 8 | 3.38 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 63 | 26.58 |
| REGULARLY | 165 | 69.62 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2003 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Parent Frequency Distribution Report |
| MT. VERNON HIGH, MT. VERNON R-V 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. | 20 | 8.7 | 109 | 47.2 | 71 | 30.7 | 25 | 10.8 | 6 | 2.6 | 7 |
| 24 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. | 38 | 16.2 | 137 | 58.3 | 37 | 15.7 | 23 | 9.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 |
| 25 - There are good learning materials at my child's school. | 32 | 13.9 | 120 | 52.2 | 68 | 29.6 | 9 | 3.9 | 1 | 0.4 | 8 |
| 26 - My child likes attending this school. | 53 | 22.8 | 113 | 48.7 | 43 | 18.5 | 17 | 7.3 | 6 | 2.6 | 6 |
| 27 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. | 62 | 26.8 | 125 | 54.1 | 34 | 14.7 | 8 | 3.5 | 2 | 0.9 | 7 |
| 28 - My child's school is a good place to learn. | 40 | 17.2 | 134 | 57.8 | 50 | 21.6 | 7 | 3.0 | 1 | 0.4 | 6 |
| 29 - My child uses computers effectively at school. | 46 | 20.0 | 128 | 55.7 | 49 | 21.3 | 6 | 2.6 | 1 | 0.4 | 8 |
| 30 - I know how well my child is doing in class. | 49 | 21.1 | 136 | 58.6 | 31 | 13.4 | 15 | 6.5 | 1 | 0.4 | 6 |
| 31 - I feel my child is safe at school. | 46 | 19.6 | 132 | 56.2 | 40 | 17.0 | 13 | 5.5 | 4 | 1.7 | 3 |
| 32 - I am welcome to discuss my child's educational needs with the school. | 55 | 23.5 | 124 | 53.0 | 46 | 19.7 | 6 | 2.6 | 3 | 1.3 | 4 |
| 33 - My child's school building is in good condition. | 128 | 54.5 | 95 | 40.4 | 12 | 5.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 |
| 34 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. | 30 | 12.9 | 90 | 38.6 | 77 | 33.0 | 26 | 11.2 | 10 | 4.3 | 5 |
| 35 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. | 32 | 13.7 | 111 | 47.4 | 64 | 27.4 | 20 | 8.5 | 7 | 3.0 | 4 |
| 36 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. | 18 | 7.7 | 22 | 9.4 | 51 | 21.9 | 80 | 34.3 | 62 | 26.6 | 5 |
| 37 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 20 | 8.5 | 111 | 47.4 | 78 | 33.3 | 17 | 7.3 | 8 | 3.4 | 4 |
| 38 - The school encourages parents to be involved. | 36 | 15.4 | 124 | 53.0 | 53 | 22.6 | 17 | 7.3 | 4 | 1.7 | 4 |
| 39 - The school board listens to parents concerns. | 16 | 6.8 | 66 | 28.2 | 115 | 49.1 | 26 | 11.1 | 11 | 4.7 | 4 |
| 40 - It is important for students to have access to computers at school. | 112 | 47.5 | 105 | 44.5 | 17 | 7.2 | 2 | 0.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 41 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. | 46 | 19.7 | 100 | 42.9 | 71 | 30.5 | 15 | 6.4 | 1 | 0.4 | 5 |
| 42 - The school encourages my child to do well on MAP tests. | 74 | 31.9 | 125 | 53.9 | 32 | 13.8 | 1 | 0.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 6 |
| 43 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 45 | 19.6 | 106 | 46.1 | 72 | 31.3 | 7 | 3.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 8 |
| 44 - My child's teacher makes learning interesting. | 24 | 10.4 | 96 | 41.6 | 95 | 41.1 | 11 | 4.8 | 5 | 2.2 | 7 |
| 45 - Teachers in my child's school really care about my child. | 35 | 15.1 | 89 | 38.4 | 79 | 34.1 | 23 | 9.9 | 6 | 2.6 | 6 |
| 46 - If a student in my child's school has a problem, teachers will listen and help. | 30 | 13.0 | 88 | 38.1 | 86 | 37.2 | 20 | 8.7 | 7 | 3.0 | 7 |
| 47 - Teachers treat my child with respect. | 37 | 15.8 | 106 | 45.3 | 75 | 32.1 | 11 | 4.7 | 5 | 2.1 | 4 |
| 48 - My child knows what he/she are supposed to be learning. | 37 | 15.7 | 156 | 66.4 | 33 | 14.0 | 8 | 3.4 | 1 | 0.4 | 3 |
| 49 - My child's teacher expects very good work from my child. | 46 | 19.7 | 140 | 60.1 | 45 | 19.3 | 2 | 0.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 5 |
| 50 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career goals. | 34 | 14.8 | 100 | 43.5 | 70 | 30.4 | 19 | 8.3 | 7 | 3.0 | 8 |
| 51 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. | 49 | 20.9 | 104 | 44.4 | 54 | 23.1 | 17 | 7.3 | 10 | 4.3 | 4 |
| 52 - The school has a written plan for improving student achievement | 27 | 11.7 | 73 | 31.6 | 117 | 50.6 | 11 | 4.8 | 3 | 1.3 | 7 |
| 53 - What is taught at school meets the needs of my child. | 26 | 11.3 | 107 | 46.3 | 73 | 31.6 | 21 | 9.1 | 4 | 1.7 | 7 |
| 54 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. | 20 | 8.7 | 76 | 33.0 | 89 | 38.7 | 34 | 14.8 | 11 | 4.8 | 8 |
| 55 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. | 50 | 21.7 | 99 | 43.0 | 61 | 26.5 | 19 | 8.3 | 1 | 0.4 | 8 |
| 56 - I receive information about the educational programs available to my child at school. | 31 | 13.5 | 88 | 38.3 | 64 | 27.8 | 37 | 16.1 | 10 | 4.3 | 8 |
| 57 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. | 25 | 10.8 | 120 | 51.7 | 63 | 27.2 | 23 | 9.9 | 1 | 0.4 | 6 |
| 58 - The school board has high expectations for student learning. | 25 | 10.7 | 104 | 44.4 | 86 | 36.8 | 16 | 6.8 | 3 | 1.3 | 4 |
| 59 - My child has fun learning. | 24 | 10.3 | 102 | 43.6 | 78 | 33.3 | 24 | 10.3 | 6 | 2.6 | 4 |
| 60 - The community is proud of this school. | 54 | 23.2 | 131 | 56.2 | 41 | 17.6 | 6 | 2.6 | 1 | 0.4 | 5 |
| 61 - I receive regular communications from school about how well my child is doing in school. | 27 | 11.5 | 85 | 36.3 | 64 | 27.4 | 44 | 18.8 | 14 | 6.0 | 4 |
| 62 - I believe my child can do well in school. | 114 | 48.3 | 112 | 47.5 | 8 | 3.4 | 2 | 0.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 63 - Other children are friendly to my child. | 59 | 25.0 | 126 | 53.4 | 37 | 15.7 | 7 | 3.0 | 7 | 3.0 | 2 |
| 64 - My child's teachers are good teachers. | 47 | 20.2 | 105 | 45.1 | 70 | 30.0 | 10 | 4.3 | 1 | 0.4 | 5 |
| 65 - There is a feeling of belonging at my child's school. | 35 | 15.1 | 104 | 44.8 | 62 | 26.7 | 21 | 9.1 | 10 | 4.3 | 6 |
| 66 - My child's teachers think my child can learn. | 46 | 19.7 | 130 | 55.8 | 52 | 22.3 | 4 | 1.7 | 1 | 0.4 | 5 |
| 67 - My child is treated fairly at school. | 38 | 16.2 | 120 | 51.3 | 61 | 26.1 | 11 | 4.7 | 4 | 1.7 | 4 |
| 68 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 31 | 13.4 | 104 | 44.8 | 71 | 30.6 | 21 | 9.1 | 5 | 2.2 | 6 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2003 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |