| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Parent Frequency Distribution Report |
| TROY MIDDLE, TROY R-III School District |
| In what grade is your child? | ||
| PRt1 | Frequency | Percent |
| 4TH | 1 | 0.15 |
| 5TH | 3 | 0.46 |
| 6TH | 303 | 46.12 |
| 7TH | 184 | 28.01 |
| 8TH | 166 | 25.27 |
| Frequency Missing = 10 |
| My child is a: girl, boy | ||
| prt2 | Frequency | Percent |
| Boy | 314 | 49.45 |
| Girl | 321 | 50.55 |
| Frequency Missing = 32 |
| What is your relationship to the child? |
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| prt3 | Frequency | Percent |
| MOTHER | 528 | 80.24 |
| FATHER | 103 | 15.65 |
| STEPMOTHER | 12 | 1.82 |
| STEPFATHER | 6 | 0.91 |
| GRANDMOTHER | 4 | 0.61 |
| GRANDFATHER | 1 | 0.15 |
| OTHER RELATIVE | 3 | 0.46 |
| UNRELATED | 1 | 0.15 |
| Frequency Missing = 9 |
| How many adults in your household work outside the home for pay? |
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| prt4 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 28 | 4.26 |
| 1 | 221 | 33.59 |
| 2 | 376 | 57.14 |
| 3 OR MORE | 33 | 5.02 |
| Frequency Missing = 9 |
| How many years have you lived in this school district? |
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| prt5 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 5 YRS | 213 | 32.37 |
| 5 - 10 YRS | 173 | 26.29 |
| 11 - 15 YRS | 89 | 13.53 |
| OVER 15 YRS | 183 | 27.81 |
| Frequency Missing = 9 |
| How many hours of television does your child usually watch each day? |
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| prt6 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 HR OR LESS | 120 | 18.15 |
| 2 HRS | 273 | 41.30 |
| 3 HRS | 168 | 25.42 |
| 4 HRS | 73 | 11.04 |
| 5 HRS | 19 | 2.87 |
| 6 + HRS | 8 | 1.21 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| Which best describes your household? | ||
| prt7 | Frequency | Percent |
| SINGLE PARENT | 98 | 14.87 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-M/F | 423 | 64.19 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-STEP | 126 | 19.12 |
| OTHER | 12 | 1.82 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| prt8 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE (N-HISPC) | 621 | 94.66 |
| AFR. AMERICAN (N-HISPC) | 13 | 1.98 |
| ASIAN | 6 | 0.91 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 3 | 0.46 |
| HISPANIC | 7 | 1.07 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 6 | 0.91 |
| Frequency Missing = 11 |
| How many children in your household are under 18 years old? |
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| prt9 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 2 | 0.34 |
| 1 | 119 | 20.10 |
| 2 | 256 | 43.24 |
| 3 | 118 | 19.93 |
| 4 | 63 | 10.64 |
| 5 | 19 | 3.21 |
| 6 | 13 | 2.20 |
| 7 OR MORE | 2 | 0.34 |
| Frequency Missing = 75 |
| Vocational Education | ||
| prt10a | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 612 | 91.75 |
| YES | 55 | 8.25 |
| Gifted/Talented Program | ||
| prt10b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 639 | 95.80 |
| YES | 28 | 4.20 |
| Title I Services | ||
| prt10c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 648 | 97.15 |
| YES | 19 | 2.85 |
| Special Education | ||
| prt10d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 618 | 92.65 |
| YES | 49 | 7.35 |
| Which category best describes your age? |
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| prt11 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 30 | 17 | 2.60 |
| 30 - 39 | 339 | 51.76 |
| 40 - 49 | 266 | 40.61 |
| 50 - 59 | 31 | 4.73 |
| 60 OR OVER | 2 | 0.31 |
| Frequency Missing = 12 |
| 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 | 71 | 10.99 |
| 2 YR COLL/TECH | 142 | 21.98 |
| 4 YR COLLEGE | 410 | 63.47 |
| OTHER | 23 | 3.56 |
| Frequency Missing = 21 |
| Which best describes your level of education? |
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| prt13 | Frequency | Percent |
| ELEM. SCHOOL | 1 | 0.16 |
| SOME HIGH SCHOOL | 59 | 9.31 |
| HIGH SCHOOL GRAD | 229 | 36.12 |
| SOME COLLEGE | 201 | 31.70 |
| COLLEGE GRADUATE | 107 | 16.88 |
| GRADUATE SCHOOL | 37 | 5.84 |
| Frequency Missing = 33 |
| Which category best describes the total annual income of your household? |
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| prt14 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER $ 10,000 | 24 | 3.82 |
| 10,000 - 19,999 | 43 | 6.84 |
| 20,000 - 29,999 | 47 | 7.47 |
| 30,000 - 39,999 | 74 | 11.76 |
| 40,000 - 49,999 | 71 | 11.29 |
| 50,000 - 59,999 | 107 | 17.01 |
| 60,000 - 69,999 | 74 | 11.76 |
| OVER $70,000 | 189 | 30.05 |
| Frequency Missing = 38 |
| Which of the following best describes your child's grades so far in school? |
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| prt15 | Frequency | Percent |
| MOSTLY A | 243 | 37.21 |
| HALF A & B | 174 | 26.65 |
| MOSTLY B | 43 | 6.58 |
| HALF B & C | 88 | 13.48 |
| MOSTLY C | 49 | 7.50 |
| HALF C & D | 35 | 5.36 |
| MOSTLY D | 12 | 1.84 |
| BELOW D | 9 | 1.38 |
| Frequency Missing = 14 |
| 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 | 292 | 46.50 |
| GOTTEN WORSE | 58 | 9.24 |
| STAYED THE SAME | 278 | 44.27 |
| Frequency Missing = 39 |
| How much time does your child spend on homework each day? |
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| prt17 | Frequency | Percent |
| DOESNT HAVE ANY | 53 | 8.03 |
| DOESNT DO IT | 7 | 1.06 |
| 1/2 HR OR LESS | 246 | 37.27 |
| 1 HR | 280 | 42.42 |
| 2 HRS | 55 | 8.33 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 19 | 2.88 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| Talked to your child's teacher. | ||
| PRT18a | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 83 | 12.63 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 356 | 54.19 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 151 | 22.98 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 37 | 5.63 |
| 11+ TIMES | 30 | 4.57 |
| Frequency Missing = 10 |
| Gone to an open house at school. | ||
| PRT18b | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 89 | 13.57 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 510 | 77.74 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 48 | 7.32 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 7 | 1.07 |
| 11+ TIMES | 2 | 0.30 |
| Frequency Missing = 11 |
| Attended parent/teacher meetings. | ||
| PRT18c | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 177 | 26.98 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 384 | 58.54 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 79 | 12.04 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 10 | 1.52 |
| 11+ TIMES | 6 | 0.91 |
| Frequency Missing = 11 |
| Visited the school on your own. | ||
| PRT18d | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 212 | 32.27 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 273 | 41.55 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 115 | 17.50 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 31 | 4.72 |
| 11+ TIMES | 26 | 3.96 |
| Frequency Missing = 10 |
| Helped with after-school activities. | ||
| PRT18e | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 450 | 68.39 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 132 | 20.06 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 41 | 6.23 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 14 | 2.13 |
| 11+ TIMES | 21 | 3.19 |
| Frequency Missing = 9 |
| Helped with classroom learning. | ||
| PRT18f | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 550 | 83.71 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 85 | 12.94 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 9 | 1.37 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 6 | 0.91 |
| 11+ TIMES | 7 | 1.07 |
| Frequency Missing = 10 |
| 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 | 125 | 19.29 |
| B | 285 | 43.98 |
| C | 164 | 25.31 |
| D | 36 | 5.56 |
| F | 10 | 1.54 |
| DONT KNOW | 28 | 4.32 |
| Frequency Missing = 19 |
| 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 | 13 | 1.99 |
| B | 114 | 17.48 |
| C | 272 | 41.72 |
| D | 112 | 17.18 |
| F | 22 | 3.37 |
| DONT KNOW | 119 | 18.25 |
| Frequency Missing = 15 |
| I know the first name of 5 or more of my child's closest friends. |
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| prt21a | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 52 | 7.90 |
| YES | 606 | 92.10 |
| Frequency Missing = 9 |
| I know the parents of 5 or more of my child's closest friends. |
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| prt21b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 230 | 35.11 |
| YES | 425 | 64.89 |
| Frequency Missing = 12 |
| I enforce family rules about how many hours our child can watch TV. |
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| prt21c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 223 | 33.84 |
| YES | 436 | 66.16 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| I have expectations for our child to maintain a certain grade average. |
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| prt21d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 21 | 3.19 |
| YES | 638 | 96.81 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| I enforce family rules for our child about doing homework. |
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| prt21e | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 35 | 5.33 |
| YES | 622 | 94.67 |
| Frequency Missing = 10 |
| My child has a computer at home to use for school work. |
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| prt21f | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 117 | 17.75 |
| YES | 542 | 82.25 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| My child has access to the internet at home. |
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| prt21g | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 195 | 29.73 |
| YES | 461 | 70.27 |
| Frequency Missing = 11 |
| Talk to your child about his/her experiences in school. |
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| prt22a | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 4 | 0.61 |
| RARELY | 8 | 1.21 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 104 | 15.76 |
| REGULARLY | 544 | 82.42 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| Talk to your child about his/her plans for high school classes |
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| prt22b | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 36 | 5.46 |
| RARELY | 114 | 17.30 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 269 | 40.82 |
| REGULARLY | 240 | 36.42 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| Talk to your child about his/her plans for after high school. |
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| prt22c | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 13 | 1.98 |
| RARELY | 55 | 8.36 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 290 | 44.07 |
| REGULARLY | 300 | 45.59 |
| Frequency Missing = 9 |
| Data Collected in Spring, 2004 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Parent Frequency Distribution Report |
| TROY MIDDLE, TROY R-III 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. | 113 | 17.2 | 362 | 55.0 | 121 | 18.4 | 49 | 7.4 | 13 | 2.0 | 9 |
| 24 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. | 143 | 21.8 | 384 | 58.5 | 89 | 13.6 | 34 | 5.2 | 6 | 0.9 | 11 |
| 25 - There are good learning materials at my child's school. | 104 | 15.8 | 381 | 58.0 | 150 | 22.8 | 17 | 2.6 | 5 | 0.8 | 10 |
| 26 - My child likes attending this school. | 198 | 30.0 | 357 | 54.0 | 54 | 8.2 | 41 | 6.2 | 11 | 1.7 | 6 |
| 27 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. | 201 | 30.7 | 355 | 54.2 | 68 | 10.4 | 25 | 3.8 | 6 | 0.9 | 12 |
| 28 - My child's school is a good place to learn. | 152 | 23.2 | 384 | 58.5 | 100 | 15.2 | 18 | 2.7 | 2 | 0.3 | 11 |
| 29 - My child uses computers effectively at school. | 123 | 18.7 | 373 | 56.7 | 127 | 19.3 | 28 | 4.3 | 7 | 1.1 | 9 |
| 30 - I know how well my child is doing in class. | 202 | 30.9 | 360 | 55.0 | 59 | 9.0 | 26 | 4.0 | 7 | 1.1 | 13 |
| 31 - I feel my child is safe at school. | 149 | 22.7 | 362 | 55.1 | 110 | 16.7 | 25 | 3.8 | 11 | 1.7 | 10 |
| 32 - I am welcome to discuss my child's educational needs with the school. | 166 | 25.3 | 367 | 55.9 | 96 | 14.6 | 25 | 3.8 | 3 | 0.5 | 10 |
| 33 - My child's school building is in good condition. | 110 | 16.7 | 357 | 54.3 | 123 | 18.7 | 55 | 8.4 | 12 | 1.8 | 10 |
| 34 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. | 88 | 13.4 | 274 | 41.7 | 191 | 29.1 | 88 | 13.4 | 16 | 2.4 | 10 |
| 35 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. | 82 | 12.5 | 304 | 46.3 | 174 | 26.5 | 69 | 10.5 | 27 | 4.1 | 11 |
| 36 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. | 31 | 4.7 | 71 | 10.8 | 123 | 18.7 | 257 | 39.0 | 177 | 26.9 | 8 |
| 37 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 55 | 8.4 | 296 | 45.3 | 214 | 32.8 | 69 | 10.6 | 19 | 2.9 | 14 |
| 38 - The school encourages parents to be involved. | 124 | 18.9 | 351 | 53.4 | 126 | 19.2 | 46 | 7.0 | 10 | 1.5 | 10 |
| 39 - The school board listens to parents concerns. | 45 | 6.9 | 175 | 27.0 | 346 | 53.3 | 47 | 7.2 | 36 | 5.5 | 18 |
| 40 - It is important for students to have access to computers at school. | 318 | 48.6 | 291 | 44.5 | 37 | 5.7 | 3 | 0.5 | 5 | 0.8 | 13 |
| 41 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. | 124 | 19.0 | 396 | 60.6 | 102 | 15.6 | 23 | 3.5 | 9 | 1.4 | 13 |
| 42 - The school encourages my child to do well on MAP tests. | 215 | 32.7 | 385 | 58.5 | 48 | 7.3 | 7 | 1.1 | 3 | 0.5 | 9 |
| 43 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 99 | 15.2 | 275 | 42.3 | 254 | 39.1 | 17 | 2.6 | 5 | 0.8 | 17 |
| 44 - My child's teacher makes learning interesting. | 119 | 18.1 | 342 | 52.1 | 149 | 22.7 | 33 | 5.0 | 14 | 2.1 | 10 |
| 45 - Teachers in my child's school really care about my child. | 122 | 18.6 | 313 | 47.8 | 153 | 23.4 | 50 | 7.6 | 17 | 2.6 | 12 |
| 46 - If a student in my child's school has a problem, teachers will listen and help. | 93 | 14.2 | 314 | 47.8 | 190 | 28.9 | 41 | 6.2 | 19 | 2.9 | 10 |
| 47 - Teachers treat my child with respect. | 118 | 17.9 | 349 | 53.0 | 143 | 21.7 | 30 | 4.6 | 18 | 2.7 | 9 |
| 48 - My child knows what he/she are supposed to be learning. | 132 | 20.0 | 434 | 65.9 | 60 | 9.1 | 28 | 4.2 | 5 | 0.8 | 8 |
| 49 - My child's teacher expects very good work from my child. | 152 | 23.2 | 417 | 63.7 | 71 | 10.8 | 9 | 1.4 | 6 | 0.9 | 12 |
| 50 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career goals. | 73 | 11.2 | 280 | 42.8 | 247 | 37.8 | 42 | 6.4 | 12 | 1.8 | 13 |
| 51 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. | 128 | 19.6 | 329 | 50.3 | 162 | 24.8 | 24 | 3.7 | 11 | 1.7 | 13 |
| 52 - The school has a written plan for improving student achievement | 62 | 9.5 | 197 | 30.3 | 343 | 52.8 | 35 | 5.4 | 13 | 2.0 | 17 |
| 53 - What is taught at school meets the needs of my child. | 82 | 12.6 | 374 | 57.3 | 137 | 21.0 | 49 | 7.5 | 11 | 1.7 | 14 |
| 54 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. | 82 | 12.6 | 259 | 39.9 | 218 | 33.6 | 69 | 10.6 | 21 | 3.2 | 18 |
| 55 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. | 153 | 23.4 | 335 | 51.2 | 130 | 19.9 | 21 | 3.2 | 15 | 2.3 | 13 |
| 56 - I receive information about the educational programs available to my child at school. | 89 | 13.7 | 311 | 47.7 | 142 | 21.8 | 83 | 12.7 | 27 | 4.1 | 15 |
| 57 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. | 107 | 16.3 | 384 | 58.6 | 112 | 17.1 | 46 | 7.0 | 6 | 0.9 | 12 |
| 58 - The school board has high expectations for student learning. | 92 | 14.1 | 306 | 46.9 | 217 | 33.3 | 21 | 3.2 | 16 | 2.5 | 15 |
| 59 - My child has fun learning. | 118 | 18.1 | 346 | 53.1 | 136 | 20.9 | 39 | 6.0 | 13 | 2.0 | 15 |
| 60 - The community is proud of this school. | 142 | 21.9 | 333 | 51.3 | 140 | 21.6 | 29 | 4.5 | 5 | 0.8 | 18 |
| 61 - I receive regular communications from school about how well my child is doing in school. | 126 | 19.4 | 332 | 51.0 | 101 | 15.5 | 71 | 10.9 | 21 | 3.2 | 16 |
| 62 - I believe my child can do well in school. | 300 | 45.8 | 334 | 51.0 | 18 | 2.7 | 1 | 0.2 | 2 | 0.3 | 12 |
| 63 - Other children are friendly to my child. | 154 | 23.6 | 371 | 56.8 | 82 | 12.6 | 32 | 4.9 | 14 | 2.1 | 14 |
| 64 - My child's teachers are good teachers. | 169 | 26.1 | 358 | 55.2 | 95 | 14.7 | 18 | 2.8 | 8 | 1.2 | 19 |
| 65 - There is a feeling of belonging at my child's school. | 124 | 19.0 | 334 | 51.2 | 144 | 22.1 | 37 | 5.7 | 13 | 2.0 | 15 |
| 66 - My child's teachers think my child can learn. | 189 | 28.9 | 392 | 60.0 | 62 | 9.5 | 5 | 0.8 | 5 | 0.8 | 14 |
| 67 - My child is treated fairly at school. | 130 | 20.0 | 368 | 56.5 | 102 | 15.7 | 41 | 6.3 | 10 | 1.5 | 16 |
| 68 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 92 | 14.1 | 271 | 41.6 | 235 | 36.1 | 34 | 5.2 | 19 | 2.9 | 16 |
| Data Collected in Spring, 2004 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |