MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Parent Frequency Distribution Report
BROOKFIELD MIDDLE, BROOKFIELD R-III School District

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
6TH 65 39.63
7TH 52 31.71
8TH 47 28.66

Frequency Missing = 4

 

My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 80 48.78
Girl 84 51.22

Frequency Missing = 4

 

What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 138 83.13
FATHER 21 12.65
STEPMOTHER 1 0.60
STEPFATHER 2 1.20
GRANDMOTHER 2 1.20
GRANDFATHER 1 0.60
UNRELATED 1 0.60

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 8 4.76
1 57 33.93
2 100 59.52
3 OR MORE 3 1.79
 
How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 27 16.27
5 - 10 YRS 36 21.69
11 - 15 YRS 18 10.84
OVER 15 YRS 85 51.20

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 34 20.24
2 HRS 65 38.69
3 HRS 37 22.02
4 HRS 23 13.69
5 HRS 7 4.17
6 + HRS 2 1.19
 
Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 33 19.64
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 109 64.88
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 24 14.29
OTHER 2 1.19
 
Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 161 96.41
AFR. AMERICAN (N-HISPC) 2 1.20
HISPANIC 1 0.60
MULTI-RACIAL 3 1.80

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
1 30 17.86
2 86 51.19
3 37 22.02
4 13 7.74
5 1 0.60
6 1 0.60
 
Vocational Education
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 154 91.67
YES 14 8.33
 
Gifted/Talented Program
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 161 95.83
YES 7 4.17
 
Title I Services
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 159 94.64
YES 9 5.36
 
Special Education
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 159 94.64
YES 9 5.36
 
Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
UNDER 30 2 1.19
30 - 39 83 49.40
40 - 49 69 41.07
50 - 59 13 7.74
60 OR OVER 1 0.60
 
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 13 7.93
2 YR COLL/TECH 44 26.83
4 YR COLLEGE 101 61.59
OTHER 6 3.66

Frequency Missing = 4

 

Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
ELEM. SCHOOL 2 1.22
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 12 7.32
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 59 35.98
SOME COLLEGE 39 23.78
COLLEGE GRADUATE 39 23.78
GRADUATE SCHOOL 13 7.93

Frequency Missing = 4

 

Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 8 4.94
10,000 - 19,999 26 16.05
20,000 - 29,999 21 12.96
30,000 - 39,999 23 14.20
40,000 - 49,999 28 17.28
50,000 - 59,999 20 12.35
60,000 - 69,999 10 6.17
OVER $70,000 26 16.05

Frequency Missing = 6

 

Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 76 45.78
HALF A & B 56 33.73
MOSTLY B 15 9.04
HALF B & C 13 7.83
MOSTLY C 2 1.20
HALF C & D 2 1.20
MOSTLY D 1 0.60
GRADE NOT GIVEN 1 0.60

Frequency Missing = 2

 

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 49.08
GOTTEN WORSE 22 13.50
STAYED THE SAME 61 37.42

Frequency Missing = 5

 

How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 6 3.68
1/2 HR OR LESS 45 27.61
1 HR 76 46.63
2 HRS 29 17.79
MORE THAN 2 HRS 7 4.29

Frequency Missing = 5

 

Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT18a Frequency Percent
NEVER 4 2.41
ONCE/TWICE 77 46.39
3-5 TIMES 46 27.71
5-10 TIMES 22 13.25
11+ TIMES 17 10.24

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Gone to an open house at school.
PRT18b Frequency Percent
NEVER 14 8.48
ONCE/TWICE 120 72.73
3-5 TIMES 21 12.73
5-10 TIMES 6 3.64
11+ TIMES 4 2.42

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT18c Frequency Percent
NEVER 5 3.03
ONCE/TWICE 109 66.06
3-5 TIMES 39 23.64
5-10 TIMES 5 3.03
11+ TIMES 7 4.24

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Visited the school on your own.
PRT18d Frequency Percent
NEVER 33 20.12
ONCE/TWICE 59 35.98
3-5 TIMES 41 25.00
5-10 TIMES 10 6.10
11+ TIMES 21 12.80

Frequency Missing = 4

 

Helped with after-school activities.
PRT18e Frequency Percent
NEVER 88 53.33
ONCE/TWICE 47 28.48
3-5 TIMES 12 7.27
5-10 TIMES 6 3.64
11+ TIMES 12 7.27

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Helped with classroom learning.
PRT18f Frequency Percent
NEVER 119 72.12
ONCE/TWICE 37 22.42
3-5 TIMES 1 0.61
5-10 TIMES 1 0.61
11+ TIMES 7 4.24

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?
prt19 Frequency Percent
A 26 15.76
B 87 52.73
C 37 22.42
D 8 4.85
F 2 1.21
DONT KNOW 5 3.03

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 3 1.82
B 41 24.85
C 65 39.39
D 24 14.55
F 1 0.61
DONT KNOW 31 18.79

Frequency Missing = 3

 

I know the first name
of 5 or more of my child's
closest friends.
prt21a Frequency Percent
NO 5 3.03
YES 160 96.97

Frequency Missing = 3

 

I know the parents of
5 or more of my child's
closest friends.
prt21b Frequency Percent
NO 28 16.97
YES 137 83.03

Frequency Missing = 3

 

I enforce family rules
about how many hours our
child can watch TV.
prt21c Frequency Percent
NO 54 32.73
YES 111 67.27

Frequency Missing = 3

 

I have expectations for
our child to maintain
a certain grade average.
prt21d Frequency Percent
NO 4 2.42
YES 161 97.58

Frequency Missing = 3

 

I enforce family rules
for our child about doing
homework.
prt21e Frequency Percent
NO 2 1.21
YES 163 98.79

Frequency Missing = 3

 

My child has a computer
at home to use for school
work.
prt21f Frequency Percent
NO 23 13.94
YES 142 86.06

Frequency Missing = 3

 

My child has access to
the internet at home.
prt21g Frequency Percent
NO 38 23.03
YES 127 76.97

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Talk to your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt22a Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 1 0.61
OCCASIONALLY 34 20.61
REGULARLY 130 78.79

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Talk to your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt22b Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 8 4.85
RARELY 29 17.58
OCCASIONALLY 78 47.27
REGULARLY 50 30.30

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Talk to your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt22c Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 3 1.82
RARELY 22 13.33
OCCASIONALLY 83 50.30
REGULARLY 57 34.55

Frequency Missing = 3

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

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Parent Frequency Distribution Report
BROOKFIELD MIDDLE, BROOKFIELD R-III 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. 16 9.6 110 66.3 27 16.3 12 7.2 1 0.6 2
24 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 35 21.2 108 65.5 15 9.1 6 3.6 1 0.6 3
25 - There are good learning materials at my child's school. 22 13.3 116 69.9 22 13.3 6 3.6 0 0.0 2
26 - My child likes attending this school. 37 22.3 99 59.6 23 13.9 5 3.0 2 1.2 2
27 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 75 45.2 84 50.6 5 3.0 2 1.2 0 0.0 2
28 - My child's school is a good place to learn. 35 21.0 109 65.3 20 12.0 3 1.8 0 0.0 1
29 - My child uses computers effectively at school. 35 21.0 97 58.1 27 16.2 6 3.6 2 1.2 1
30 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 53 31.7 106 63.5 4 2.4 4 2.4 0 0.0 1
31 - I feel my child is safe at school. 48 28.7 101 60.5 13 7.8 2 1.2 3 1.8 1
32 - I am welcome to discuss my child's educational needs with the school. 52 31.3 106 63.9 5 3.0 3 1.8 0 0.0 2
33 - My child's school building is in good condition. 54 32.3 93 55.7 16 9.6 3 1.8 1 0.6 1
34 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 32 19.4 84 50.9 37 22.4 10 6.1 2 1.2 3
35 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 32 19.3 78 47.0 29 17.5 16 9.6 11 6.6 2
36 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 7 4.2 13 7.8 21 12.7 72 43.4 53 31.9 2
37 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 18 10.8 88 52.7 38 22.8 15 9.0 8 4.8 1
38 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 47 28.3 101 60.8 16 9.6 2 1.2 0 0.0 2
39 - The school board listens to parents concerns. 14 8.4 63 37.7 75 44.9 12 7.2 3 1.8 1
40 - It is important for students to have access to computers at school. 58 34.7 94 56.3 13 7.8 2 1.2 0 0.0 1
41 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 28 16.8 108 64.7 27 16.2 2 1.2 2 1.2 1
42 - The school encourages my child to do well on MAP tests. 65 38.9 95 56.9 6 3.6 1 0.6 0 0.0 1
43 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 46 27.5 90 53.9 29 17.4 0 0.0 2 1.2 1
44 - My child's teacher makes learning interesting. 19 11.4 87 52.1 52 31.1 8 4.8 1 0.6 1
45 - Teachers in my child's school really care about my child. 23 13.8 91 54.5 35 21.0 11 6.6 7 4.2 1
46 - If a student in my child's school has a problem, teachers will listen and help. 27 16.2 81 48.5 44 26.3 9 5.4 6 3.6 1
47 - Teachers treat my child with respect. 30 18.0 95 56.9 28 16.8 12 7.2 2 1.2 1
48 - My child knows what he/she are supposed to be learning. 34 20.5 109 65.7 18 10.8 4 2.4 1 0.6 2
49 - My child's teacher expects very good work from my child. 36 21.6 116 69.5 14 8.4 1 0.6 0 0.0 1
50 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career goals. 16 9.6 70 42.2 67 40.4 6 3.6 7 4.2 2
51 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 41 24.6 94 56.3 25 15.0 6 3.6 1 0.6 1
52 - The school has a written plan for improving student achievement 28 16.9 75 45.2 59 35.5 3 1.8 1 0.6 2
53 - What is taught at school meets the needs of my child. 19 11.4 107 64.1 32 19.2 8 4.8 1 0.6 1
54 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 23 13.9 94 56.6 39 23.5 7 4.2 3 1.8 2
55 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 45 27.1 98 59.0 20 12.0 3 1.8 0 0.0 2
56 - I receive information about the educational programs available to my child at school. 28 16.9 86 51.8 39 23.5 11 6.6 2 1.2 2
57 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 31 18.6 112 67.1 18 10.8 6 3.6 0 0.0 1
58 - The school board has high expectations for student learning. 32 19.3 86 51.8 43 25.9 2 1.2 3 1.8 2
59 - My child has fun learning. 23 13.9 87 52.4 43 25.9 10 6.0 3 1.8 2
60 - The community is proud of this school. 51 30.5 89 53.3 23 13.8 3 1.8 1 0.6 1
61 - I receive regular communications from school about how well my child is doing in school. 43 25.6 88 52.4 24 14.3 11 6.5 2 1.2 0
62 - I believe my child can do well in school. 73 44.0 90 54.2 3 1.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
63 - Other children are friendly to my child. 34 20.4 99 59.3 20 12.0 11 6.6 3 1.8 1
64 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 34 20.2 105 62.5 23 13.7 6 3.6 0 0.0 0
65 - There is a feeling of belonging at my child's school. 32 19.4 99 60.0 18 10.9 11 6.7 5 3.0 3
66 - My child's teachers think my child can learn. 52 31.1 101 60.5 14 8.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
67 - My child is treated fairly at school. 37 22.2 90 53.9 28 16.8 9 5.4 3 1.8 1
68 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 27 16.1 76 45.2 45 26.8 12 7.1 8 4.8 0

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