| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Parent Frequency Distribution Report |
| MT. VERNON ELEM., MT. VERNON R-V School District |
| In what grade is your child? | ||
| PRt1 | Frequency | Percent |
| K-1 | 117 | 33.24 |
| 2ND | 63 | 17.90 |
| 3RD | 79 | 22.44 |
| 4TH | 93 | 26.42 |
| My child is a: girl, boy | ||
| prt2 | Frequency | Percent |
| Boy | 186 | 53.76 |
| Girl | 160 | 46.24 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| What is your relationship to the child? |
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| prt3 | Frequency | Percent |
| MOTHER | 290 | 83.57 |
| FATHER | 40 | 11.53 |
| STEPMOTHER | 3 | 0.86 |
| STEPFATHER | 3 | 0.86 |
| GRANDMOTHER | 6 | 1.73 |
| GRANDFATHER | 1 | 0.29 |
| OTHER RELATIVE | 3 | 0.86 |
| UNRELATED | 1 | 0.29 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| How many adults in your household work outside the home for pay? |
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| prt4 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 8 | 2.29 |
| 1 | 160 | 45.71 |
| 2 | 181 | 51.71 |
| 3 OR MORE | 1 | 0.29 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| How many years have you lived in this school district? |
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| prt5 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 5 YRS | 119 | 34.10 |
| 5 - 10 YRS | 93 | 26.65 |
| 11 - 15 YRS | 32 | 9.17 |
| OVER 15 YRS | 105 | 30.09 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| How many hours of television does your child usually watch each day? |
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| prt6 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 HR OR LESS | 106 | 30.29 |
| 2 HRS | 160 | 45.71 |
| 3 HRS | 57 | 16.29 |
| 4 HRS | 21 | 6.00 |
| 5 HRS | 3 | 0.86 |
| 6 + HRS | 3 | 0.86 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Which best describes your household? | ||
| prt7 | Frequency | Percent |
| SINGLE PARENT | 45 | 12.89 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-M/F | 237 | 67.91 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-STEP | 57 | 16.33 |
| OTHER | 10 | 2.87 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| prt8 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE (N-HISPC) | 340 | 97.98 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 1 | 0.29 |
| HISPANIC | 3 | 0.86 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 3 | 0.86 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| How many children in your household are under 18 years old? |
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| prt9 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 2 | 0.57 |
| 1 | 50 | 14.29 |
| 2 | 161 | 46.00 |
| 3 | 87 | 24.86 |
| 4 | 32 | 9.14 |
| 5 | 6 | 1.71 |
| 6 | 6 | 1.71 |
| 7 OR MORE | 6 | 1.71 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Vocational Education | ||
| prt10a | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 342 | 97.16 |
| YES | 10 | 2.84 |
| Gifted/Talented Program | ||
| prt10b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 324 | 92.05 |
| YES | 28 | 7.95 |
| Title I Services | ||
| prt10c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 286 | 81.25 |
| YES | 66 | 18.75 |
| Special Education | ||
| prt10d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 333 | 94.60 |
| YES | 19 | 5.40 |
| Which category best describes your age? |
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| prt11 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 30 | 63 | 18.00 |
| 30 - 39 | 228 | 65.14 |
| 40 - 49 | 51 | 14.57 |
| 50 - 59 | 4 | 1.14 |
| 60 OR OVER | 4 | 1.14 |
| 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 | 19 | 5.69 |
| 2 YR COLL/TECH | 44 | 13.17 |
| 4 YR COLLEGE | 252 | 75.45 |
| OTHER | 19 | 5.69 |
| Frequency Missing = 18 |
| Which best describes your level of education? |
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| prt13 | Frequency | Percent |
| SOME HIGH SCHOOL | 30 | 8.60 |
| HIGH SCHOOL GRAD | 105 | 30.09 |
| SOME COLLEGE | 124 | 35.53 |
| COLLEGE GRADUATE | 63 | 18.05 |
| GRADUATE SCHOOL | 27 | 7.74 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Which category best describes the total annual income of your household? |
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| prt14 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER $ 10,000 | 18 | 5.31 |
| 10,000 - 19,999 | 43 | 12.68 |
| 20,000 - 29,999 | 55 | 16.22 |
| 30,000 - 39,999 | 46 | 13.57 |
| 40,000 - 49,999 | 40 | 11.80 |
| 50,000 - 59,999 | 54 | 15.93 |
| 60,000 - 69,999 | 22 | 6.49 |
| OVER $70,000 | 61 | 17.99 |
| Frequency Missing = 13 |
| Which of the following best describes your child's grades so far in school? |
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| prt15 | Frequency | Percent |
| MOSTLY A | 128 | 36.68 |
| HALF A & B | 92 | 26.36 |
| MOSTLY B | 14 | 4.01 |
| HALF B & C | 15 | 4.30 |
| MOSTLY C | 3 | 0.86 |
| HALF C & D | 3 | 0.86 |
| MOSTLY D | 1 | 0.29 |
| GRADE NOT GIVEN | 93 | 26.65 |
| 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 | 176 | 53.33 |
| GOTTEN WORSE | 15 | 4.55 |
| STAYED THE SAME | 139 | 42.12 |
| Frequency Missing = 22 |
| How much time does your child spend on homework each day? |
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| prt17 | Frequency | Percent |
| DOESNT HAVE ANY | 16 | 4.60 |
| 1/2 HR OR LESS | 184 | 52.87 |
| 1 HR | 134 | 38.51 |
| 2 HRS | 12 | 3.45 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 2 | 0.57 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Talked to your child's teacher. | ||
| PRT18a | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 5 | 1.42 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 118 | 33.62 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 143 | 40.74 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 44 | 12.54 |
| 11+ TIMES | 41 | 11.68 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Gone to an open house at school. | ||
| PRT18b | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 15 | 4.32 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 248 | 71.47 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 70 | 20.17 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 6 | 1.73 |
| 11+ TIMES | 8 | 2.31 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| Attended parent/teacher meetings. | ||
| PRT18c | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 30 | 8.62 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 203 | 58.33 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 93 | 26.72 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 11 | 3.16 |
| 11+ TIMES | 11 | 3.16 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Visited the school on your own. | ||
| PRT18d | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 43 | 12.43 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 145 | 41.91 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 80 | 23.12 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 32 | 9.25 |
| 11+ TIMES | 46 | 13.29 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| Helped with after-school activities. | ||
| PRT18e | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 199 | 57.02 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 81 | 23.21 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 34 | 9.74 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 13 | 3.72 |
| 11+ TIMES | 22 | 6.30 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Helped with classroom learning. | ||
| PRT18f | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 230 | 66.09 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 64 | 18.39 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 31 | 8.91 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 7 | 2.01 |
| 11+ TIMES | 16 | 4.60 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| 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 | 76 | 21.71 |
| B | 176 | 50.29 |
| C | 69 | 19.71 |
| D | 14 | 4.00 |
| DONT KNOW | 15 | 4.29 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| 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 | 1.44 |
| B | 60 | 17.24 |
| C | 165 | 47.41 |
| D | 49 | 14.08 |
| F | 9 | 2.59 |
| DONT KNOW | 60 | 17.24 |
| 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 | 37 | 10.54 |
| YES | 314 | 89.46 |
| 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 | 118 | 33.71 |
| YES | 232 | 66.29 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| I enforce family rules about how many hours our child can watch TV. |
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| prt21c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 67 | 19.14 |
| YES | 283 | 80.86 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| I have expectations for our child to maintain a certain grade average. |
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| prt21d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 16 | 4.56 |
| YES | 335 | 95.44 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| I enforce family rules for our child about doing homework. |
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| prt21e | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 3 | 0.86 |
| YES | 347 | 99.14 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| My child has a computer at home to use for school work. |
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| prt21f | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 88 | 25.14 |
| YES | 262 | 74.86 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| My child has access to the internet at home. |
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| prt21g | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 130 | 37.14 |
| YES | 220 | 62.86 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Talk to your child about his/her experiences in school. |
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| prt22a | Frequency | Percent |
| RARELY | 2 | 0.57 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 16 | 4.56 |
| REGULARLY | 333 | 94.87 |
| 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 | 95 | 27.54 |
| RARELY | 98 | 28.41 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 104 | 30.14 |
| REGULARLY | 48 | 13.91 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| Talk to your child about his/her plans for after high school. |
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| prt22c | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 48 | 13.87 |
| RARELY | 67 | 19.36 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 157 | 45.38 |
| REGULARLY | 74 | 21.39 |
| 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 ELEM., 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. | 53 | 15.1 | 218 | 62.1 | 60 | 17.1 | 15 | 4.3 | 5 | 1.4 | 1 |
| 24 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. | 85 | 24.4 | 205 | 58.7 | 48 | 13.8 | 8 | 2.3 | 3 | 0.9 | 3 |
| 25 - There are good learning materials at my child's school. | 89 | 25.4 | 209 | 59.7 | 46 | 13.1 | 5 | 1.4 | 1 | 0.3 | 2 |
| 26 - My child likes attending this school. | 134 | 38.3 | 185 | 52.9 | 20 | 5.7 | 9 | 2.6 | 2 | 0.6 | 2 |
| 27 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. | 157 | 44.9 | 172 | 49.1 | 14 | 4.0 | 6 | 1.7 | 1 | 0.3 | 2 |
| 28 - My child's school is a good place to learn. | 115 | 33.0 | 198 | 56.7 | 34 | 9.7 | 2 | 0.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 |
| 29 - My child uses computers effectively at school. | 84 | 24.2 | 201 | 57.9 | 52 | 15.0 | 8 | 2.3 | 2 | 0.6 | 5 |
| 30 - I know how well my child is doing in class. | 123 | 35.4 | 191 | 55.0 | 26 | 7.5 | 5 | 1.4 | 2 | 0.6 | 5 |
| 31 - I feel my child is safe at school. | 118 | 33.7 | 198 | 56.6 | 29 | 8.3 | 3 | 0.9 | 2 | 0.6 | 2 |
| 32 - I am welcome to discuss my child's educational needs with the school. | 119 | 33.9 | 205 | 58.4 | 22 | 6.3 | 4 | 1.1 | 1 | 0.3 | 1 |
| 33 - My child's school building is in good condition. | 137 | 39.5 | 190 | 54.8 | 16 | 4.6 | 4 | 1.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 5 |
| 34 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. | 60 | 17.2 | 146 | 42.0 | 112 | 32.2 | 27 | 7.8 | 3 | 0.9 | 4 |
| 35 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. | 60 | 17.3 | 197 | 56.8 | 74 | 21.3 | 13 | 3.7 | 3 | 0.9 | 5 |
| 36 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. | 21 | 6.0 | 26 | 7.4 | 54 | 15.4 | 148 | 42.3 | 101 | 28.9 | 2 |
| 37 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 35 | 10.1 | 155 | 44.7 | 111 | 32.0 | 38 | 11.0 | 8 | 2.3 | 5 |
| 38 - The school encourages parents to be involved. | 115 | 33.0 | 194 | 55.7 | 29 | 8.3 | 8 | 2.3 | 2 | 0.6 | 4 |
| 39 - The school board listens to parents concerns. | 26 | 7.5 | 122 | 35.2 | 165 | 47.6 | 25 | 7.2 | 9 | 2.6 | 5 |
| 40 - It is important for students to have access to computers at school. | 176 | 50.3 | 151 | 43.1 | 21 | 6.0 | 1 | 0.3 | 1 | 0.3 | 2 |
| 41 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. | 72 | 20.6 | 166 | 47.6 | 95 | 27.2 | 13 | 3.7 | 3 | 0.9 | 3 |
| 42 - The school encourages my child to do well on MAP tests. | 115 | 33.0 | 183 | 52.6 | 48 | 13.8 | 1 | 0.3 | 1 | 0.3 | 4 |
| 43 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 51 | 14.8 | 144 | 41.9 | 139 | 40.4 | 9 | 2.6 | 1 | 0.3 | 8 |
| 44 - My child's teacher makes learning interesting. | 97 | 27.8 | 201 | 57.6 | 47 | 13.5 | 4 | 1.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 |
| 45 - Teachers in my child's school really care about my child. | 92 | 26.4 | 176 | 50.6 | 56 | 16.1 | 18 | 5.2 | 6 | 1.7 | 4 |
| 46 - If a student in my child's school has a problem, teachers will listen and help. | 69 | 19.7 | 185 | 52.9 | 79 | 22.6 | 13 | 3.7 | 4 | 1.1 | 2 |
| 47 - Teachers treat my child with respect. | 89 | 25.4 | 206 | 58.9 | 46 | 13.1 | 7 | 2.0 | 2 | 0.6 | 2 |
| 48 - My child knows what he/she are supposed to be learning. | 90 | 25.8 | 230 | 65.9 | 24 | 6.9 | 3 | 0.9 | 2 | 0.6 | 3 |
| 49 - My child's teacher expects very good work from my child. | 106 | 30.4 | 219 | 62.8 | 23 | 6.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0.3 | 3 |
| 50 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career goals. | 29 | 8.6 | 124 | 36.6 | 170 | 50.1 | 14 | 4.1 | 2 | 0.6 | 13 |
| 51 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. | 110 | 31.6 | 166 | 47.7 | 67 | 19.3 | 4 | 1.1 | 1 | 0.3 | 4 |
| 52 - The school has a written plan for improving student achievement | 50 | 14.5 | 140 | 40.7 | 151 | 43.9 | 3 | 0.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 8 |
| 53 - What is taught at school meets the needs of my child. | 54 | 15.5 | 227 | 65.2 | 57 | 16.4 | 7 | 2.0 | 3 | 0.9 | 4 |
| 54 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. | 75 | 21.5 | 210 | 60.2 | 48 | 13.8 | 12 | 3.4 | 4 | 1.1 | 3 |
| 55 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. | 127 | 36.4 | 188 | 53.9 | 30 | 8.6 | 3 | 0.9 | 1 | 0.3 | 3 |
| 56 - I receive information about the educational programs available to my child at school. | 76 | 21.9 | 192 | 55.3 | 56 | 16.1 | 19 | 5.5 | 4 | 1.2 | 5 |
| 57 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. | 80 | 23.0 | 220 | 63.2 | 40 | 11.5 | 8 | 2.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 4 |
| 58 - The school board has high expectations for student learning. | 54 | 15.5 | 162 | 46.4 | 119 | 34.1 | 13 | 3.7 | 1 | 0.3 | 3 |
| 59 - My child has fun learning. | 102 | 29.2 | 208 | 59.6 | 30 | 8.6 | 7 | 2.0 | 2 | 0.6 | 3 |
| 60 - The community is proud of this school. | 101 | 28.9 | 187 | 53.4 | 53 | 15.1 | 9 | 2.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 61 - I receive regular communications from school about how well my child is doing in school. | 81 | 23.2 | 197 | 56.4 | 41 | 11.7 | 22 | 6.3 | 8 | 2.3 | 3 |
| 62 - I believe my child can do well in school. | 215 | 61.4 | 130 | 37.1 | 5 | 1.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 63 - Other children are friendly to my child. | 101 | 29.0 | 197 | 56.6 | 38 | 10.9 | 10 | 2.9 | 2 | 0.6 | 4 |
| 64 - My child's teachers are good teachers. | 131 | 37.5 | 183 | 52.4 | 34 | 9.7 | 1 | 0.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 |
| 65 - There is a feeling of belonging at my child's school. | 85 | 24.4 | 183 | 52.4 | 65 | 18.6 | 13 | 3.7 | 3 | 0.9 | 3 |
| 66 - My child's teachers think my child can learn. | 134 | 38.5 | 187 | 53.7 | 26 | 7.5 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0.3 | 4 |
| 67 - My child is treated fairly at school. | 92 | 26.3 | 198 | 56.6 | 48 | 13.7 | 11 | 3.1 | 1 | 0.3 | 2 |
| 68 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 63 | 18.1 | 161 | 46.1 | 95 | 27.2 | 21 | 6.0 | 9 | 2.6 | 3 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2003 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |