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

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
K-1 22 51.16
2ND 8 18.60
3RD 12 27.91
5TH 1 2.33
 
My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 16 39.02
Girl 25 60.98

Frequency Missing = 2

 

What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 33 76.74
FATHER 6 13.95
STEPMOTHER 1 2.33
GRANDMOTHER 2 4.65
GRANDFATHER 1 2.33
 
How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 4 9.30
1 12 27.91
2 27 62.79
 
How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 18 41.86
5 - 10 YRS 11 25.58
11 - 15 YRS 4 9.30
OVER 15 YRS 10 23.26
 
How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 16 37.21
2 HRS 16 37.21
3 HRS 9 20.93
4 HRS 2 4.65
 
Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 4 9.30
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 23 53.49
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 12 27.91
OTHER 4 9.30
 
Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 42 97.67
HISPANIC 1 2.33
 
How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
1 15 34.88
2 11 25.58
3 11 25.58
4 6 13.95
 
Vocational Education
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 41 95.35
YES 2 4.65
 
Gifted/Talented Program
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 37 86.05
YES 6 13.95
 
Title I Services
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 40 93.02
YES 3 6.98
 
Special Education
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 41 95.35
YES 2 4.65
 
Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
UNDER 30 11 25.58
30 - 39 20 46.51
40 - 49 9 20.93
50 - 59 1 2.33
60 OR OVER 2 4.65
 
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 1 2.78
2 YR COLL/TECH 11 30.56
4 YR COLLEGE 22 61.11
OTHER 2 5.56

Frequency Missing = 7

 

Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 2 4.65
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 18 41.86
SOME COLLEGE 18 41.86
COLLEGE GRADUATE 4 9.30
GRADUATE SCHOOL 1 2.33
 
Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 1 2.44
10,000 - 19,999 9 21.95
20,000 - 29,999 7 17.07
30,000 - 39,999 6 14.63
40,000 - 49,999 7 17.07
50,000 - 59,999 3 7.32
60,000 - 69,999 4 9.76
OVER $70,000 4 9.76

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 9 21.43
HALF A & B 3 7.14
MOSTLY B 2 4.76
HALF B & C 3 7.14
MOSTLY D 1 2.38
GRADE NOT GIVEN 24 57.14

Frequency Missing = 1

 

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 15 41.67
GOTTEN WORSE 4 11.11
STAYED THE SAME 17 47.22

Frequency Missing = 7

 

How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 3 7.14
1/2 HR OR LESS 23 54.76
1 HR 13 30.95
2 HRS 2 4.76
MORE THAN 2 HRS 1 2.38

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT18a Frequency Percent
ONCE/TWICE 7 16.67
3-5 TIMES 20 47.62
5-10 TIMES 9 21.43
11+ TIMES 6 14.29

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Gone to an open house at school.
PRT18b Frequency Percent
NEVER 2 4.88
ONCE/TWICE 24 58.54
3-5 TIMES 13 31.71
5-10 TIMES 1 2.44
11+ TIMES 1 2.44

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT18c Frequency Percent
NEVER 2 4.88
ONCE/TWICE 15 36.59
3-5 TIMES 21 51.22
5-10 TIMES 1 2.44
11+ TIMES 2 4.88

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Visited the school on your own.
PRT18d Frequency Percent
NEVER 4 9.52
ONCE/TWICE 20 47.62
3-5 TIMES 7 16.67
5-10 TIMES 5 11.90
11+ TIMES 6 14.29

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Helped with after-school activities.
PRT18e Frequency Percent
NEVER 25 59.52
ONCE/TWICE 11 26.19
3-5 TIMES 1 2.38
5-10 TIMES 3 7.14
11+ TIMES 2 4.76

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Helped with classroom learning.
PRT18f Frequency Percent
NEVER 31 73.81
ONCE/TWICE 10 23.81
11+ TIMES 1 2.38

Frequency Missing = 1

 

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 9 23.68
B 15 39.47
C 8 21.05
D 1 2.63
F 2 5.26
DONT KNOW 3 7.89

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 2.50
B 8 20.00
C 19 47.50
D 6 15.00
DONT KNOW 6 15.00

Frequency Missing = 3

 

I know the first name
of 5 or more of my child's
closest friends.
prt21a Frequency Percent
NO 3 7.14
YES 39 92.86

Frequency Missing = 1

 

I know the parents of
5 or more of my child's
closest friends.
prt21b Frequency Percent
NO 11 26.19
YES 31 73.81

Frequency Missing = 1

 

I enforce family rules
about how many hours our
child can watch TV.
prt21c Frequency Percent
NO 11 26.19
YES 31 73.81

Frequency Missing = 1

 

I have expectations for
our child to maintain
a certain grade average.
prt21d Frequency Percent
NO 4 9.76
YES 37 90.24

Frequency Missing = 2

 

I enforce family rules
for our child about doing
homework.
prt21e Frequency Percent
NO 1 2.44
YES 40 97.56

Frequency Missing = 2

 

My child has a computer
at home to use for school
work.
prt21f Frequency Percent
NO 14 34.15
YES 27 65.85

Frequency Missing = 2

 

My child has access to
the internet at home.
prt21g Frequency Percent
NO 19 46.34
YES 22 53.66

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Talk to your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt22a Frequency Percent
OCCASIONALLY 2 4.76
REGULARLY 40 95.24

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Talk to your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt22b Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 14 34.15
RARELY 9 21.95
OCCASIONALLY 16 39.02
REGULARLY 2 4.88

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Talk to your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt22c Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 8 19.51
RARELY 7 17.07
OCCASIONALLY 21 51.22
REGULARLY 5 12.20

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. SOUTH ELEM., 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. 12 28.6 22 52.4 4 9.5 4 9.5 0 0.0 1
24 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 13 31.0 24 57.1 3 7.1 2 4.8 0 0.0 1
25 - There are good learning materials at my child's school. 9 21.4 26 61.9 5 11.9 1 2.4 1 2.4 1
26 - My child likes attending this school. 17 40.5 20 47.6 2 4.8 3 7.1 0 0.0 1
27 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 20 47.6 22 52.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
28 - My child's school is a good place to learn. 11 26.2 26 61.9 4 9.5 0 0.0 1 2.4 1
29 - My child uses computers effectively at school. 5 12.8 23 59.0 8 20.5 3 7.7 0 0.0 4
30 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 19 45.2 22 52.4 1 2.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
31 - I feel my child is safe at school. 14 33.3 19 45.2 8 19.0 0 0.0 1 2.4 1
32 - I am welcome to discuss my child's educational needs with the school. 16 38.1 17 40.5 6 14.3 2 4.8 1 2.4 1
33 - My child's school building is in good condition. 10 23.8 20 47.6 7 16.7 3 7.1 2 4.8 1
34 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 4 9.8 7 17.1 16 39.0 7 17.1 7 17.1 2
35 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 6 15.4 15 38.5 12 30.8 1 2.6 5 12.8 4
36 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 4 10.0 7 17.5 7 17.5 14 35.0 8 20.0 3
37 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 6 15.4 13 33.3 15 38.5 3 7.7 2 5.1 4
38 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 14 33.3 24 57.1 3 7.1 0 0.0 1 2.4 1
39 - The school board listens to parents concerns. 4 10.3 12 30.8 19 48.7 1 2.6 3 7.7 4
40 - It is important for students to have access to computers at school. 30 73.2 9 22.0 1 2.4 0 0.0 1 2.4 2
41 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 5 12.2 29 70.7 5 12.2 1 2.4 1 2.4 2
42 - The school encourages my child to do well on MAP tests. 17 42.5 17 42.5 5 12.5 0 0.0 1 2.5 3
43 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 5 13.2 10 26.3 21 55.3 0 0.0 2 5.3 5
44 - My child's teacher makes learning interesting. 14 33.3 21 50.0 5 11.9 0 0.0 2 4.8 1
45 - Teachers in my child's school really care about my child. 12 28.6 21 50.0 7 16.7 0 0.0 2 4.8 1
46 - If a student in my child's school has a problem, teachers will listen and help. 10 25.0 18 45.0 8 20.0 1 2.5 3 7.5 3
47 - Teachers treat my child with respect. 12 30.0 18 45.0 5 12.5 3 7.5 2 5.0 3
48 - My child knows what he/she are supposed to be learning. 12 29.3 23 56.1 3 7.3 3 7.3 0 0.0 2
49 - My child's teacher expects very good work from my child. 12 28.6 27 64.3 2 4.8 0 0.0 1 2.4 1
50 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career goals. 3 7.9 10 26.3 20 52.6 2 5.3 3 7.9 5
51 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 6 14.6 17 41.5 13 31.7 0 0.0 5 12.2 2
52 - The school has a written plan for improving student achievement 4 10.5 11 28.9 20 52.6 0 0.0 3 7.9 5
53 - What is taught at school meets the needs of my child. 5 12.2 24 58.5 5 12.2 5 12.2 2 4.9 2
54 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 9 22.0 23 56.1 7 17.1 1 2.4 1 2.4 2
55 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 17 41.5 19 46.3 4 9.8 1 2.4 0 0.0 2
56 - I receive information about the educational programs available to my child at school. 5 12.5 21 52.5 9 22.5 2 5.0 3 7.5 3
57 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 11 25.6 24 55.8 5 11.6 2 4.7 1 2.3 0
58 - The school board has high expectations for student learning. 7 17.1 16 39.0 12 29.3 3 7.3 3 7.3 2
59 - My child has fun learning. 16 37.2 20 46.5 3 7.0 3 7.0 1 2.3 0
60 - The community is proud of this school. 5 12.2 17 41.5 12 29.3 5 12.2 2 4.9 2
61 - I receive regular communications from school about how well my child is doing in school. 13 30.2 22 51.2 4 9.3 2 4.7 2 4.7 0
62 - I believe my child can do well in school. 31 72.1 11 25.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 2.3 0
63 - Other children are friendly to my child. 15 35.7 16 38.1 9 21.4 2 4.8 0 0.0 1
64 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 19 44.2 18 41.9 3 7.0 2 4.7 1 2.3 0
65 - There is a feeling of belonging at my child's school. 13 31.7 18 43.9 4 9.8 4 9.8 2 4.9 2
66 - My child's teachers think my child can learn. 23 53.5 16 37.2 2 4.7 2 4.7 0 0.0 0
67 - My child is treated fairly at school. 13 31.0 18 42.9 9 21.4 1 2.4 1 2.4 1
68 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 5 12.2 19 46.3 6 14.6 6 14.6 5 12.2 2

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