MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Parent Frequency Distribution Report
MORGAN CO. MIDDLE, MORGAN CO. R-II School District

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
2ND 1 0.59
4TH 1 0.59
6TH 59 34.91
7TH 64 37.87
8TH 44 26.04

Frequency Missing = 4

 

My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 75 45.18
Girl 91 54.82

Frequency Missing = 7

 

What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 132 77.65
FATHER 28 16.47
STEPMOTHER 3 1.76
STEPFATHER 4 2.35
OTHER RELATIVE 2 1.18
UNRELATED 1 0.59

Frequency Missing = 3

 

How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 9 5.26
1 47 27.49
2 111 64.91
3 OR MORE 4 2.34

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 43 25.00
5 - 10 YRS 39 22.67
11 - 15 YRS 21 12.21
OVER 15 YRS 69 40.12

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 37 21.76
2 HRS 58 34.12
3 HRS 51 30.00
4 HRS 18 10.59
5 HRS 2 1.18
6 + HRS 4 2.35

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 26 15.12
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 107 62.21
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 35 20.35
OTHER 4 2.33

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 164 94.80
AFR. AMERICAN (N-HISPC) 6 3.47
ASIAN 1 0.58
AMERICAN INDIAN 1 0.58
MULTI-RACIAL 1 0.58
 
How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
NONE 2 1.16
1 37 21.51
2 67 38.95
3 39 22.67
4 15 8.72
5 9 5.23
7 OR MORE 3 1.74

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Vocational Education
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 166 95.95
YES 7 4.05
 
Gifted/Talented Program
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 153 88.44
YES 20 11.56
 
Title I Services
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 161 93.06
YES 12 6.94
 
Special Education
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 160 92.49
YES 13 7.51
 
Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
UNDER 30 4 2.31
30 - 39 89 51.45
40 - 49 64 36.99
50 - 59 15 8.67
60 OR OVER 1 0.58
 
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 27 16.07
2 YR COLL/TECH 22 13.10
4 YR COLLEGE 109 64.88
OTHER 10 5.95

Frequency Missing = 5

 

Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
ELEM. SCHOOL 2 1.16
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 17 9.88
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 65 37.79
SOME COLLEGE 53 30.81
COLLEGE GRADUATE 23 13.37
GRADUATE SCHOOL 12 6.98

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 15 9.32
10,000 - 19,999 23 14.29
20,000 - 29,999 23 14.29
30,000 - 39,999 32 19.88
40,000 - 49,999 24 14.91
50,000 - 59,999 16 9.94
60,000 - 69,999 14 8.70
OVER $70,000 14 8.70

Frequency Missing = 12

 

Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 71 42.26
HALF A & B 38 22.62
MOSTLY B 14 8.33
HALF B & C 22 13.10
MOSTLY C 11 6.55
HALF C & D 4 2.38
MOSTLY D 3 1.79
BELOW D 2 1.19
GRADE NOT GIVEN 3 1.79

Frequency Missing = 5

 

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 71 43.29
GOTTEN WORSE 26 15.85
STAYED THE SAME 67 40.85

Frequency Missing = 9

 

How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 13 7.69
DOESNT DO IT 2 1.18
1/2 HR OR LESS 29 17.16
1 HR 88 52.07
2 HRS 29 17.16
MORE THAN 2 HRS 8 4.73

Frequency Missing = 4

 

Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT18a Frequency Percent
NEVER 13 7.60
ONCE/TWICE 77 45.03
3-5 TIMES 56 32.75
5-10 TIMES 11 6.43
11+ TIMES 14 8.19

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Gone to an open house at school.
PRT18b Frequency Percent
NEVER 22 12.94
ONCE/TWICE 113 66.47
3-5 TIMES 30 17.65
5-10 TIMES 2 1.18
11+ TIMES 3 1.76

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT18c Frequency Percent
NEVER 21 12.43
ONCE/TWICE 92 54.44
3-5 TIMES 48 28.40
5-10 TIMES 5 2.96
11+ TIMES 3 1.78

Frequency Missing = 4

 

Visited the school on your own.
PRT18d Frequency Percent
NEVER 40 23.67
ONCE/TWICE 48 28.40
3-5 TIMES 33 19.53
5-10 TIMES 16 9.47
11+ TIMES 32 18.93

Frequency Missing = 4

 

Helped with after-school activities.
PRT18e Frequency Percent
NEVER 117 68.42
ONCE/TWICE 31 18.13
3-5 TIMES 11 6.43
11+ TIMES 12 7.02

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Helped with classroom learning.
PRT18f Frequency Percent
NEVER 143 83.63
ONCE/TWICE 21 12.28
3-5 TIMES 2 1.17
5-10 TIMES 1 0.58
11+ TIMES 4 2.34

Frequency Missing = 2

 

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 20 11.90
B 66 39.29
C 48 28.57
D 19 11.31
F 2 1.19
DONT KNOW 13 7.74

Frequency Missing = 5

 

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 1 0.59
B 26 15.38
C 64 37.87
D 30 17.75
F 5 2.96
DONT KNOW 43 25.44

Frequency Missing = 4

 

I know the first name
of 5 or more of my child's
closest friends.
prt21a Frequency Percent
NO 11 6.43
YES 160 93.57

Frequency Missing = 2

 

I know the parents of
5 or more of my child's
closest friends.
prt21b Frequency Percent
NO 47 27.49
YES 124 72.51

Frequency Missing = 2

 

I enforce family rules
about how many hours our
child can watch TV.
prt21c Frequency Percent
NO 40 23.39
YES 131 76.61

Frequency Missing = 2

 

I have expectations for
our child to maintain
a certain grade average.
prt21d Frequency Percent
NO 9 5.29
YES 161 94.71

Frequency Missing = 3

 

I enforce family rules
for our child about doing
homework.
prt21e Frequency Percent
NO 8 4.71
YES 162 95.29

Frequency Missing = 3

 

My child has a computer
at home to use for school
work.
prt21f Frequency Percent
NO 53 30.99
YES 118 69.01

Frequency Missing = 2

 

My child has access to
the internet at home.
prt21g Frequency Percent
NO 83 48.54
YES 88 51.46

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Talk to your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt22a Frequency Percent
RARELY 5 2.92
OCCASIONALLY 19 11.11
REGULARLY 147 85.96

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Talk to your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt22b Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 10 5.88
RARELY 14 8.24
OCCASIONALLY 57 33.53
REGULARLY 89 52.35

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Talk to your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt22c Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 4 2.34
RARELY 12 7.02
OCCASIONALLY 59 34.50
REGULARLY 96 56.14

Frequency Missing = 2

Data Collected in Spring, 2001
Tables Posted April 15, 2006
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Parent Frequency Distribution Report
MORGAN CO. MIDDLE, MORGAN CO. R-II 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. 22 12.8 85 49.4 48 27.9 10 5.8 7 4.1 1
24 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 34 19.9 88 51.5 34 19.9 11 6.4 4 2.3 2
25 - There are good learning materials at my child's school. 25 14.7 91 53.5 43 25.3 7 4.1 4 2.4 3
26 - My child likes attending this school. 55 32.0 81 47.1 18 10.5 12 7.0 6 3.5 1
27 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 71 41.5 79 46.2 16 9.4 5 2.9 0 0.0 2
28 - My child's school is a good place to learn. 35 20.5 95 55.6 30 17.5 9 5.3 2 1.2 2
29 - My child uses computers effectively at school. 47 27.5 90 52.6 30 17.5 2 1.2 2 1.2 2
30 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 63 36.8 83 48.5 15 8.8 8 4.7 2 1.2 2
31 - I feel my child is safe at school. 35 20.5 79 46.2 36 21.1 15 8.8 6 3.5 2
32 - I am welcome to discuss my child's educational needs with the school. 61 36.1 78 46.2 23 13.6 4 2.4 3 1.8 4
33 - My child's school building is in good condition. 27 15.8 82 48.0 39 22.8 20 11.7 3 1.8 2
34 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 26 15.2 40 23.4 55 32.2 28 16.4 22 12.9 2
35 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 25 14.5 60 34.9 48 27.9 23 13.4 16 9.3 1
36 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 14 8.2 16 9.4 26 15.2 66 38.6 49 28.7 2
37 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 22 13.0 73 43.2 51 30.2 16 9.5 7 4.1 4
38 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 43 25.0 93 54.1 26 15.1 8 4.7 2 1.2 1
39 - The school board listens to parents concerns. 13 7.6 50 29.2 77 45.0 23 13.5 8 4.7 2
40 - It is important for students to have access to computers at school. 99 57.9 61 35.7 9 5.3 2 1.2 0 0.0 2
41 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 34 19.8 81 47.1 47 27.3 8 4.7 2 1.2 1
42 - The school encourages my child to do well on MAP tests. 58 33.9 97 56.7 14 8.2 1 0.6 1 0.6 2
43 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 32 18.6 69 40.1 60 34.9 9 5.2 2 1.2 1
44 - My child's teacher makes learning interesting. 27 15.9 74 43.5 58 34.1 8 4.7 3 1.8 3
45 - Teachers in my child's school really care about my child. 29 17.2 67 39.6 50 29.6 19 11.2 4 2.4 4
46 - If a student in my child's school has a problem, teachers will listen and help. 27 16.0 71 42.0 47 27.8 19 11.2 5 3.0 4
47 - Teachers treat my child with respect. 37 21.5 77 44.8 42 24.4 13 7.6 3 1.7 1
48 - My child knows what he/she are supposed to be learning. 48 28.1 95 55.6 22 12.9 5 2.9 1 0.6 2
49 - My child's teacher expects very good work from my child. 47 27.5 94 55.0 28 16.4 2 1.2 0 0.0 2
50 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career goals. 29 17.1 65 38.2 52 30.6 21 12.4 3 1.8 3
51 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 45 26.2 78 45.3 40 23.3 5 2.9 4 2.3 1
52 - The school has a written plan for improving student achievement 20 11.8 56 33.1 85 50.3 8 4.7 0 0.0 4
53 - What is taught at school meets the needs of my child. 26 15.3 87 51.2 38 22.4 16 9.4 3 1.8 3
54 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 25 14.9 73 43.5 55 32.7 12 7.1 3 1.8 5
55 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 48 28.2 80 47.1 33 19.4 7 4.1 2 1.2 3
56 - I receive information about the educational programs available to my child at school. 30 17.5 82 48.0 31 18.1 21 12.3 7 4.1 2
57 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 30 17.4 97 56.4 32 18.6 12 7.0 1 0.6 1
58 - The school board has high expectations for student learning. 24 14.1 75 44.1 59 34.7 8 4.7 4 2.4 3
59 - My child has fun learning. 32 18.7 76 44.4 42 24.6 13 7.6 8 4.7 2
60 - The community is proud of this school. 26 15.2 72 42.1 51 29.8 20 11.7 2 1.2 2
61 - I receive regular communications from school about how well my child is doing in school. 37 21.5 82 47.7 26 15.1 17 9.9 10 5.8 1
62 - I believe my child can do well in school. 95 55.6 67 39.2 8 4.7 1 0.6 0 0.0 2
63 - Other children are friendly to my child. 55 32.2 81 47.4 22 12.9 10 5.8 3 1.8 2
64 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 36 20.9 79 45.9 45 26.2 10 5.8 2 1.2 1
65 - There is a feeling of belonging at my child's school. 28 16.3 80 46.5 40 23.3 15 8.7 9 5.2 1
66 - My child's teachers think my child can learn. 58 33.9 92 53.8 20 11.7 1 0.6 0 0.0 2
67 - My child is treated fairly at school. 35 20.5 87 50.9 38 22.2 8 4.7 3 1.8 2
68 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 20 11.6 55 32.0 64 37.2 21 12.2 12 7.0 1

Data Collected in Spring, 2001
Tables Posted April 15, 2006
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education