| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Parent Frequency Distribution Report |
| MT. VERNON MIDDLE, MT. VERNON R-V School District |
| In what grade is your child? | ||
| PRt1 | Frequency | Percent |
| 5TH | 81 | 23.62 |
| 6TH | 74 | 21.57 |
| 7TH | 110 | 32.07 |
| 8TH | 78 | 22.74 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| My child is a: girl, boy | ||
| prt2 | Frequency | Percent |
| Boy | 159 | 47.18 |
| Girl | 178 | 52.82 |
| Frequency Missing = 9 |
| What is your relationship to the child? |
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| prt3 | Frequency | Percent |
| MOTHER | 275 | 81.36 |
| FATHER | 43 | 12.72 |
| STEPMOTHER | 2 | 0.59 |
| STEPFATHER | 2 | 0.59 |
| GRANDMOTHER | 4 | 1.18 |
| GRANDFATHER | 3 | 0.89 |
| OTHER RELATIVE | 3 | 0.89 |
| UNRELATED | 6 | 1.78 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| How many adults in your household work outside the home for pay? |
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| prt4 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 18 | 5.29 |
| 1 | 124 | 36.47 |
| 2 | 194 | 57.06 |
| 3 OR MORE | 4 | 1.18 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| How many years have you lived in this school district? |
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| prt5 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 5 YRS | 110 | 32.26 |
| 5 - 10 YRS | 77 | 22.58 |
| 11 - 15 YRS | 51 | 14.96 |
| OVER 15 YRS | 103 | 30.21 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| How many hours of television does your child usually watch each day? |
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| prt6 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 HR OR LESS | 82 | 23.91 |
| 2 HRS | 144 | 41.98 |
| 3 HRS | 75 | 21.87 |
| 4 HRS | 26 | 7.58 |
| 5 HRS | 14 | 4.08 |
| 6 + HRS | 2 | 0.58 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Which best describes your household? | ||
| prt7 | Frequency | Percent |
| SINGLE PARENT | 60 | 17.60 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-M/F | 225 | 65.98 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-STEP | 49 | 14.37 |
| OTHER | 7 | 2.05 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| prt8 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE (N-HISPC) | 332 | 97.65 |
| ASIAN | 1 | 0.29 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 3 | 0.88 |
| HISPANIC | 2 | 0.59 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 2 | 0.59 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| How many children in your household are under 18 years old? |
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| prt9 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 4 | 1.17 |
| 1 | 58 | 16.96 |
| 2 | 151 | 44.15 |
| 3 | 80 | 23.39 |
| 4 | 31 | 9.06 |
| 5 | 4 | 1.17 |
| 6 | 9 | 2.63 |
| 7 OR MORE | 5 | 1.46 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Vocational Education | ||
| prt10a | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 330 | 95.38 |
| YES | 16 | 4.62 |
| Gifted/Talented Program | ||
| prt10b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 327 | 94.51 |
| YES | 19 | 5.49 |
| Title I Services | ||
| prt10c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 336 | 97.11 |
| YES | 10 | 2.89 |
| Special Education | ||
| prt10d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 319 | 92.20 |
| YES | 27 | 7.80 |
| Which category best describes your age? |
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| prt11 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 30 | 9 | 2.64 |
| 30 - 39 | 194 | 56.89 |
| 40 - 49 | 119 | 34.90 |
| 50 - 59 | 12 | 3.52 |
| 60 OR OVER | 7 | 2.05 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| 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 | 8.53 |
| 2 YR COLL/TECH | 79 | 23.24 |
| 4 YR COLLEGE | 209 | 61.47 |
| OTHER | 23 | 6.76 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| Which best describes your level of education? |
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| prt13 | Frequency | Percent |
| SOME HIGH SCHOOL | 15 | 4.40 |
| HIGH SCHOOL GRAD | 113 | 33.14 |
| SOME COLLEGE | 141 | 41.35 |
| COLLEGE GRADUATE | 52 | 15.25 |
| GRADUATE SCHOOL | 20 | 5.87 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| Which category best describes the total annual income of your household? |
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| prt14 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER $ 10,000 | 21 | 6.23 |
| 10,000 - 19,999 | 42 | 12.46 |
| 20,000 - 29,999 | 52 | 15.43 |
| 30,000 - 39,999 | 68 | 20.18 |
| 40,000 - 49,999 | 40 | 11.87 |
| 50,000 - 59,999 | 41 | 12.17 |
| 60,000 - 69,999 | 20 | 5.93 |
| OVER $70,000 | 53 | 15.73 |
| Frequency Missing = 9 |
| Which of the following best describes your child's grades so far in school? |
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| prt15 | Frequency | Percent |
| MOSTLY A | 122 | 35.57 |
| HALF A & B | 108 | 31.49 |
| MOSTLY B | 36 | 10.50 |
| HALF B & C | 44 | 12.83 |
| MOSTLY C | 18 | 5.25 |
| HALF C & D | 11 | 3.21 |
| MOSTLY D | 1 | 0.29 |
| GRADE NOT GIVEN | 3 | 0.87 |
| 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 | 143 | 43.47 |
| GOTTEN WORSE | 23 | 6.99 |
| STAYED THE SAME | 163 | 49.54 |
| Frequency Missing = 17 |
| How much time does your child spend on homework each day? |
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| prt17 | Frequency | Percent |
| DOESNT HAVE ANY | 12 | 3.48 |
| DOESNT DO IT | 2 | 0.58 |
| 1/2 HR OR LESS | 76 | 22.03 |
| 1 HR | 191 | 55.36 |
| 2 HRS | 54 | 15.65 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 10 | 2.90 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Talked to your child's teacher. | ||
| PRT18a | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 23 | 6.73 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 175 | 51.17 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 104 | 30.41 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 20 | 5.85 |
| 11+ TIMES | 20 | 5.85 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Gone to an open house at school. | ||
| PRT18b | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 30 | 8.72 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 256 | 74.42 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 45 | 13.08 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 9 | 2.62 |
| 11+ TIMES | 4 | 1.16 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Attended parent/teacher meetings. | ||
| PRT18c | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 50 | 14.58 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 202 | 58.89 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 77 | 22.45 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 10 | 2.92 |
| 11+ TIMES | 4 | 1.17 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Visited the school on your own. | ||
| PRT18d | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 68 | 19.88 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 133 | 38.89 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 94 | 27.49 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 16 | 4.68 |
| 11+ TIMES | 31 | 9.06 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Helped with after-school activities. | ||
| PRT18e | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 209 | 60.93 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 87 | 25.36 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 31 | 9.04 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 5 | 1.46 |
| 11+ TIMES | 11 | 3.21 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Helped with classroom learning. | ||
| PRT18f | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 277 | 80.76 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 41 | 11.95 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 13 | 3.79 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 2 | 0.58 |
| 11+ TIMES | 10 | 2.92 |
| 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 | 50 | 14.71 |
| B | 158 | 46.47 |
| C | 94 | 27.65 |
| D | 15 | 4.41 |
| F | 5 | 1.47 |
| DONT KNOW | 18 | 5.29 |
| 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 | 11 | 3.22 |
| B | 56 | 16.37 |
| C | 155 | 45.32 |
| D | 53 | 15.50 |
| F | 7 | 2.05 |
| DONT KNOW | 60 | 17.54 |
| 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 | 27 | 7.83 |
| YES | 318 | 92.17 |
| 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 | 97 | 28.20 |
| YES | 247 | 71.80 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| I enforce family rules about how many hours our child can watch TV. |
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| prt21c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 76 | 22.03 |
| YES | 269 | 77.97 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| I have expectations for our child to maintain a certain grade average. |
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| prt21d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 18 | 5.22 |
| YES | 327 | 94.78 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| I enforce family rules for our child about doing homework. |
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| prt21e | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 5 | 1.45 |
| YES | 339 | 98.55 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| My child has a computer at home to use for school work. |
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| prt21f | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 70 | 20.35 |
| YES | 274 | 79.65 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| My child has access to the internet at home. |
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| prt21g | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 106 | 30.81 |
| YES | 238 | 69.19 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Talk to your child about his/her experiences in school. |
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| prt22a | Frequency | Percent |
| RARELY | 1 | 0.29 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 37 | 10.82 |
| REGULARLY | 304 | 88.89 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Talk to your child about his/her plans for high school classes |
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| prt22b | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 28 | 8.19 |
| RARELY | 52 | 15.20 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 154 | 45.03 |
| REGULARLY | 108 | 31.58 |
| 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 | 13 | 3.82 |
| RARELY | 40 | 11.76 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 149 | 43.82 |
| REGULARLY | 138 | 40.59 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| 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 MIDDLE, 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. | 35 | 10.2 | 188 | 54.7 | 96 | 27.9 | 20 | 5.8 | 5 | 1.5 | 2 |
| 24 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. | 47 | 13.8 | 213 | 62.6 | 63 | 18.5 | 13 | 3.8 | 4 | 1.2 | 6 |
| 25 - There are good learning materials at my child's school. | 38 | 11.1 | 217 | 63.3 | 79 | 23.0 | 7 | 2.0 | 2 | 0.6 | 3 |
| 26 - My child likes attending this school. | 82 | 24.0 | 199 | 58.2 | 42 | 12.3 | 13 | 3.8 | 6 | 1.8 | 4 |
| 27 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. | 101 | 29.5 | 191 | 55.8 | 40 | 11.7 | 8 | 2.3 | 2 | 0.6 | 4 |
| 28 - My child's school is a good place to learn. | 51 | 14.9 | 222 | 64.7 | 56 | 16.3 | 9 | 2.6 | 5 | 1.5 | 3 |
| 29 - My child uses computers effectively at school. | 44 | 13.0 | 215 | 63.4 | 69 | 20.4 | 6 | 1.8 | 5 | 1.5 | 7 |
| 30 - I know how well my child is doing in class. | 55 | 16.2 | 209 | 61.5 | 54 | 15.9 | 19 | 5.6 | 3 | 0.9 | 6 |
| 31 - I feel my child is safe at school. | 64 | 18.7 | 218 | 63.6 | 48 | 14.0 | 9 | 2.6 | 4 | 1.2 | 3 |
| 32 - I am welcome to discuss my child's educational needs with the school. | 80 | 23.4 | 208 | 60.8 | 39 | 11.4 | 13 | 3.8 | 2 | 0.6 | 4 |
| 33 - My child's school building is in good condition. | 60 | 17.5 | 208 | 60.8 | 61 | 17.8 | 12 | 3.5 | 1 | 0.3 | 4 |
| 34 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. | 41 | 12.0 | 133 | 39.0 | 113 | 33.1 | 42 | 12.3 | 12 | 3.5 | 5 |
| 35 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. | 40 | 11.7 | 162 | 47.4 | 106 | 31.0 | 23 | 6.7 | 11 | 3.2 | 4 |
| 36 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. | 20 | 5.9 | 40 | 11.8 | 72 | 21.2 | 138 | 40.6 | 70 | 20.6 | 6 |
| 37 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 36 | 10.6 | 167 | 49.3 | 96 | 28.3 | 33 | 9.7 | 7 | 2.1 | 7 |
| 38 - The school encourages parents to be involved. | 50 | 14.7 | 208 | 61.0 | 64 | 18.8 | 15 | 4.4 | 4 | 1.2 | 5 |
| 39 - The school board listens to parents concerns. | 19 | 5.7 | 115 | 34.2 | 158 | 47.0 | 31 | 9.2 | 13 | 3.9 | 10 |
| 40 - It is important for students to have access to computers at school. | 123 | 36.0 | 177 | 51.8 | 39 | 11.4 | 3 | 0.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 4 |
| 41 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. | 38 | 11.3 | 180 | 53.4 | 98 | 29.1 | 16 | 4.7 | 5 | 1.5 | 9 |
| 42 - The school encourages my child to do well on MAP tests. | 92 | 27.1 | 208 | 61.2 | 38 | 11.2 | 1 | 0.3 | 1 | 0.3 | 6 |
| 43 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 43 | 12.8 | 134 | 39.8 | 143 | 42.4 | 13 | 3.9 | 4 | 1.2 | 9 |
| 44 - My child's teacher makes learning interesting. | 22 | 6.5 | 197 | 58.3 | 104 | 30.8 | 11 | 3.3 | 4 | 1.2 | 8 |
| 45 - Teachers in my child's school really care about my child. | 31 | 9.2 | 176 | 52.1 | 94 | 27.8 | 28 | 8.3 | 9 | 2.7 | 8 |
| 46 - If a student in my child's school has a problem, teachers will listen and help. | 33 | 9.8 | 159 | 47.3 | 113 | 33.6 | 25 | 7.4 | 6 | 1.8 | 10 |
| 47 - Teachers treat my child with respect. | 43 | 12.6 | 175 | 51.5 | 97 | 28.5 | 18 | 5.3 | 7 | 2.1 | 6 |
| 48 - My child knows what he/she are supposed to be learning. | 38 | 11.2 | 232 | 68.2 | 59 | 17.4 | 11 | 3.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 6 |
| 49 - My child's teacher expects very good work from my child. | 39 | 11.4 | 243 | 71.3 | 55 | 16.1 | 3 | 0.9 | 1 | 0.3 | 5 |
| 50 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career goals. | 24 | 7.2 | 123 | 36.7 | 154 | 46.0 | 31 | 9.3 | 3 | 0.9 | 11 |
| 51 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. | 57 | 16.9 | 193 | 57.1 | 76 | 22.5 | 8 | 2.4 | 4 | 1.2 | 8 |
| 52 - The school has a written plan for improving student achievement | 23 | 6.9 | 126 | 37.7 | 176 | 52.7 | 9 | 2.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 12 |
| 53 - What is taught at school meets the needs of my child. | 26 | 7.6 | 206 | 60.6 | 82 | 24.1 | 23 | 6.8 | 3 | 0.9 | 6 |
| 54 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. | 26 | 7.8 | 157 | 46.9 | 118 | 35.2 | 26 | 7.8 | 8 | 2.4 | 11 |
| 55 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. | 62 | 18.4 | 203 | 60.2 | 60 | 17.8 | 10 | 3.0 | 2 | 0.6 | 9 |
| 56 - I receive information about the educational programs available to my child at school. | 25 | 7.4 | 156 | 46.4 | 102 | 30.4 | 40 | 11.9 | 13 | 3.9 | 10 |
| 57 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. | 34 | 10.0 | 199 | 58.5 | 79 | 23.2 | 25 | 7.4 | 3 | 0.9 | 6 |
| 58 - The school board has high expectations for student learning. | 31 | 9.3 | 162 | 48.5 | 119 | 35.6 | 18 | 5.4 | 4 | 1.2 | 12 |
| 59 - My child has fun learning. | 40 | 11.7 | 198 | 58.1 | 72 | 21.1 | 27 | 7.9 | 4 | 1.2 | 5 |
| 60 - The community is proud of this school. | 67 | 19.5 | 210 | 61.2 | 58 | 16.9 | 7 | 2.0 | 1 | 0.3 | 3 |
| 61 - I receive regular communications from school about how well my child is doing in school. | 36 | 10.5 | 165 | 48.2 | 86 | 25.1 | 42 | 12.3 | 13 | 3.8 | 4 |
| 62 - I believe my child can do well in school. | 137 | 40.2 | 192 | 56.3 | 8 | 2.3 | 3 | 0.9 | 1 | 0.3 | 5 |
| 63 - Other children are friendly to my child. | 69 | 20.3 | 196 | 57.6 | 58 | 17.1 | 15 | 4.4 | 2 | 0.6 | 6 |
| 64 - My child's teachers are good teachers. | 52 | 15.2 | 204 | 59.8 | 75 | 22.0 | 8 | 2.3 | 2 | 0.6 | 5 |
| 65 - There is a feeling of belonging at my child's school. | 44 | 13.1 | 185 | 55.1 | 78 | 23.2 | 24 | 7.1 | 5 | 1.5 | 10 |
| 66 - My child's teachers think my child can learn. | 66 | 19.5 | 217 | 64.0 | 55 | 16.2 | 1 | 0.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 7 |
| 67 - My child is treated fairly at school. | 46 | 13.6 | 200 | 59.0 | 72 | 21.2 | 14 | 4.1 | 7 | 2.1 | 7 |
| 68 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 55 | 16.2 | 155 | 45.7 | 98 | 28.9 | 23 | 6.8 | 8 | 2.4 | 7 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2003 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |