| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Parent Frequency Distribution Report |
| WEST NODAWAY HIGH, WEST NODAWAY CO. R-I School District |
| In what grade is your child? | ||
| PRt1 | Frequency | Percent |
| 7TH | 16 | 14.41 |
| 8TH | 23 | 20.72 |
| 9TH | 28 | 25.23 |
| 10TH | 14 | 12.61 |
| 11TH | 17 | 15.32 |
| 12TH | 13 | 11.71 |
| My child is a: girl, boy | ||
| prt2 | Frequency | Percent |
| Boy | 53 | 50.00 |
| Girl | 53 | 50.00 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| What is your relationship to the child? |
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| prt3 | Frequency | Percent |
| MOTHER | 92 | 82.88 |
| FATHER | 15 | 13.51 |
| GRANDMOTHER | 1 | 0.90 |
| GRANDFATHER | 1 | 0.90 |
| OTHER RELATIVE | 1 | 0.90 |
| UNRELATED | 1 | 0.90 |
| How many adults in your household work outside the home for pay? |
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| prt4 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 6 | 5.45 |
| 1 | 40 | 36.36 |
| 2 | 61 | 55.45 |
| 3 OR MORE | 3 | 2.73 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How many years have you lived in this school district? |
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| prt5 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 5 YRS | 17 | 15.32 |
| 5 - 10 YRS | 14 | 12.61 |
| 11 - 15 YRS | 14 | 12.61 |
| OVER 15 YRS | 66 | 59.46 |
| How many hours of television does your child usually watch each day? |
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| prt6 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 HR OR LESS | 28 | 25.23 |
| 2 HRS | 39 | 35.14 |
| 3 HRS | 24 | 21.62 |
| 4 HRS | 18 | 16.22 |
| 5 HRS | 1 | 0.90 |
| 6 + HRS | 1 | 0.90 |
| Which best describes your household? | ||
| prt7 | Frequency | Percent |
| SINGLE PARENT | 18 | 16.22 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-M/F | 77 | 69.37 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-STEP | 14 | 12.61 |
| OTHER | 2 | 1.80 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| prt8 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE (N-HISPC) | 110 | 99.10 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 1 | 0.90 |
| How many children in your household are under 18 years old? |
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| prt9 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 3 | 2.70 |
| 1 | 32 | 28.83 |
| 2 | 46 | 41.44 |
| 3 | 18 | 16.22 |
| 4 | 10 | 9.01 |
| 5 | 2 | 1.80 |
| Vocational Education | ||
| prt10a | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 102 | 91.89 |
| YES | 9 | 8.11 |
| Gifted/Talented Program | ||
| prt10b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 109 | 98.20 |
| YES | 2 | 1.80 |
| Title I Services | ||
| prt10c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 106 | 95.50 |
| YES | 5 | 4.50 |
| Special Education | ||
| prt10d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 103 | 92.79 |
| YES | 8 | 7.21 |
| Which category best describes your age? |
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| prt11 | Frequency | Percent |
| 30 - 39 | 45 | 40.54 |
| 40 - 49 | 55 | 49.55 |
| 50 - 59 | 10 | 9.01 |
| 60 OR OVER | 1 | 0.90 |
| 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 | 18 | 16.98 |
| 2 YR COLL/TECH | 16 | 15.09 |
| 4 YR COLLEGE | 66 | 62.26 |
| OTHER | 6 | 5.66 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| Which best describes your level of education? |
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| prt13 | Frequency | Percent |
| SOME HIGH SCHOOL | 6 | 5.41 |
| HIGH SCHOOL GRAD | 59 | 53.15 |
| SOME COLLEGE | 31 | 27.93 |
| COLLEGE GRADUATE | 12 | 10.81 |
| GRADUATE SCHOOL | 3 | 2.70 |
| Which category best describes the total annual income of your household? |
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| prt14 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER $ 10,000 | 5 | 5.00 |
| 10,000 - 19,999 | 14 | 14.00 |
| 20,000 - 29,999 | 21 | 21.00 |
| 30,000 - 39,999 | 19 | 19.00 |
| 40,000 - 49,999 | 15 | 15.00 |
| 50,000 - 59,999 | 11 | 11.00 |
| 60,000 - 69,999 | 8 | 8.00 |
| OVER $70,000 | 7 | 7.00 |
| Frequency Missing = 11 |
| Which of the following best describes your child's grades so far in school? |
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| prt15 | Frequency | Percent |
| MOSTLY A | 23 | 20.72 |
| HALF A & B | 37 | 33.33 |
| MOSTLY B | 23 | 20.72 |
| HALF B & C | 16 | 14.41 |
| MOSTLY C | 8 | 7.21 |
| HALF C & D | 2 | 1.80 |
| MOSTLY D | 2 | 1.80 |
| 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 | 26 | 24.07 |
| GOTTEN WORSE | 19 | 17.59 |
| STAYED THE SAME | 63 | 58.33 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| How much time does your child spend on homework each day? |
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| prt17 | Frequency | Percent |
| DOESNT HAVE ANY | 4 | 3.64 |
| DOESNT DO IT | 1 | 0.91 |
| 1/2 HR OR LESS | 30 | 27.27 |
| 1 HR | 50 | 45.45 |
| 2 HRS | 18 | 16.36 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 7 | 6.36 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Talked to your child's teacher. | ||
| PRT18a | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 16 | 14.41 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 45 | 40.54 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 31 | 27.93 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 14 | 12.61 |
| 11+ TIMES | 5 | 4.50 |
| Gone to an open house at school. | ||
| PRT18b | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 38 | 34.55 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 57 | 51.82 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 12 | 10.91 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 2 | 1.82 |
| 11+ TIMES | 1 | 0.91 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Attended parent/teacher meetings. | ||
| PRT18c | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 27 | 24.32 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 51 | 45.95 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 27 | 24.32 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 5 | 4.50 |
| 11+ TIMES | 1 | 0.90 |
| Visited the school on your own. | ||
| PRT18d | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 26 | 23.42 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 32 | 28.83 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 26 | 23.42 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 10 | 9.01 |
| 11+ TIMES | 17 | 15.32 |
| Helped with after-school activities. | ||
| PRT18e | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 55 | 49.55 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 24 | 21.62 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 19 | 17.12 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 2 | 1.80 |
| 11+ TIMES | 11 | 9.91 |
| Helped with classroom learning. | ||
| PRT18f | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 84 | 75.68 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 16 | 14.41 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 3 | 2.70 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 3 | 2.70 |
| 11+ TIMES | 5 | 4.50 |
| 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 | 4 | 3.64 |
| B | 44 | 40.00 |
| C | 44 | 40.00 |
| D | 15 | 13.64 |
| F | 1 | 0.91 |
| DONT KNOW | 2 | 1.82 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| 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 | 1 | 0.91 |
| B | 19 | 17.27 |
| C | 45 | 40.91 |
| D | 15 | 13.64 |
| DONT KNOW | 30 | 27.27 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| I know the first name of 5 or more of my child's closest friends. |
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| prt21a | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 2 | 1.80 |
| YES | 109 | 98.20 |
| I know the parents of 5 or more of my child's closest friends. |
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| prt21b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 10 | 9.01 |
| YES | 101 | 90.99 |
| I enforce family rules about how many hours our child can watch TV. |
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| prt21c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 43 | 39.09 |
| YES | 67 | 60.91 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| I have expectations for our child to maintain a certain grade average. |
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| prt21d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 11 | 9.91 |
| YES | 100 | 90.09 |
| I enforce family rules for our child about doing homework. |
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| prt21e | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 16 | 14.55 |
| YES | 94 | 85.45 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| My child has a computer at home to use for school work. |
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| prt21f | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 23 | 20.72 |
| YES | 88 | 79.28 |
| My child has access to the internet at home. |
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| prt21g | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 29 | 26.13 |
| YES | 82 | 73.87 |
| Talk to your child about his/her experiences in school. |
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| prt22a | Frequency | Percent |
| RARELY | 7 | 6.31 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 20 | 18.02 |
| REGULARLY | 84 | 75.68 |
| Talk to your child about his/her plans for high school classes |
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| prt22b | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 2 | 1.80 |
| RARELY | 16 | 14.41 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 35 | 31.53 |
| REGULARLY | 58 | 52.25 |
| Talk to your child about his/her plans for after high school. |
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| prt22c | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 1 | 0.90 |
| RARELY | 11 | 9.91 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 38 | 34.23 |
| REGULARLY | 61 | 54.95 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2004 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Parent Frequency Distribution Report |
| WEST NODAWAY HIGH, WEST NODAWAY CO. R-I 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. | 6 | 5.4 | 59 | 53.2 | 31 | 27.9 | 13 | 11.7 | 2 | 1.8 | 0 |
| 24 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. | 12 | 10.9 | 69 | 62.7 | 22 | 20.0 | 4 | 3.6 | 3 | 2.7 | 1 |
| 25 - There are good learning materials at my child's school. | 8 | 7.2 | 64 | 57.7 | 27 | 24.3 | 11 | 9.9 | 1 | 0.9 | 0 |
| 26 - My child likes attending this school. | 16 | 14.5 | 68 | 61.8 | 17 | 15.5 | 6 | 5.5 | 3 | 2.7 | 1 |
| 27 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. | 27 | 24.3 | 65 | 58.6 | 15 | 13.5 | 2 | 1.8 | 2 | 1.8 | 0 |
| 28 - My child's school is a good place to learn. | 14 | 12.7 | 58 | 52.7 | 32 | 29.1 | 5 | 4.5 | 1 | 0.9 | 1 |
| 29 - My child uses computers effectively at school. | 19 | 17.1 | 66 | 59.5 | 20 | 18.0 | 6 | 5.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 30 - I know how well my child is doing in class. | 20 | 18.3 | 66 | 60.6 | 15 | 13.8 | 7 | 6.4 | 1 | 0.9 | 2 |
| 31 - I feel my child is safe at school. | 29 | 26.1 | 62 | 55.9 | 14 | 12.6 | 5 | 4.5 | 1 | 0.9 | 0 |
| 32 - I am welcome to discuss my child's educational needs with the school. | 25 | 22.7 | 61 | 55.5 | 18 | 16.4 | 4 | 3.6 | 2 | 1.8 | 1 |
| 33 - My child's school building is in good condition. | 12 | 10.8 | 75 | 67.6 | 14 | 12.6 | 6 | 5.4 | 4 | 3.6 | 0 |
| 34 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. | 14 | 12.7 | 45 | 40.9 | 34 | 30.9 | 10 | 9.1 | 7 | 6.4 | 1 |
| 35 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. | 5 | 4.5 | 48 | 43.2 | 26 | 23.4 | 19 | 17.1 | 13 | 11.7 | 0 |
| 36 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. | 10 | 9.0 | 8 | 7.2 | 30 | 27.0 | 36 | 32.4 | 27 | 24.3 | 0 |
| 37 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 11 | 9.9 | 51 | 45.9 | 33 | 29.7 | 8 | 7.2 | 8 | 7.2 | 0 |
| 38 - The school encourages parents to be involved. | 17 | 15.3 | 62 | 55.9 | 21 | 18.9 | 8 | 7.2 | 3 | 2.7 | 0 |
| 39 - The school board listens to parents concerns. | 8 | 7.3 | 53 | 48.2 | 26 | 23.6 | 15 | 13.6 | 8 | 7.3 | 1 |
| 40 - It is important for students to have access to computers at school. | 47 | 42.3 | 58 | 52.3 | 3 | 2.7 | 2 | 1.8 | 1 | 0.9 | 0 |
| 41 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. | 10 | 9.1 | 73 | 66.4 | 21 | 19.1 | 3 | 2.7 | 3 | 2.7 | 1 |
| 42 - The school encourages my child to do well on MAP tests. | 24 | 21.8 | 76 | 69.1 | 9 | 8.2 | 1 | 0.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 43 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 7 | 6.3 | 62 | 55.9 | 35 | 31.5 | 4 | 3.6 | 3 | 2.7 | 0 |
| 44 - My child's teacher makes learning interesting. | 4 | 3.6 | 55 | 49.5 | 42 | 37.8 | 6 | 5.4 | 4 | 3.6 | 0 |
| 45 - Teachers in my child's school really care about my child. | 8 | 7.2 | 63 | 56.8 | 29 | 26.1 | 9 | 8.1 | 2 | 1.8 | 0 |
| 46 - If a student in my child's school has a problem, teachers will listen and help. | 8 | 7.2 | 56 | 50.5 | 32 | 28.8 | 12 | 10.8 | 3 | 2.7 | 0 |
| 47 - Teachers treat my child with respect. | 9 | 8.1 | 62 | 55.9 | 25 | 22.5 | 12 | 10.8 | 3 | 2.7 | 0 |
| 48 - My child knows what he/she are supposed to be learning. | 12 | 10.9 | 79 | 71.8 | 14 | 12.7 | 4 | 3.6 | 1 | 0.9 | 1 |
| 49 - My child's teacher expects very good work from my child. | 10 | 9.0 | 86 | 77.5 | 14 | 12.6 | 1 | 0.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 50 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career goals. | 4 | 3.6 | 51 | 45.9 | 37 | 33.3 | 12 | 10.8 | 7 | 6.3 | 0 |
| 51 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. | 13 | 11.9 | 54 | 49.5 | 29 | 26.6 | 9 | 8.3 | 4 | 3.7 | 2 |
| 52 - The school has a written plan for improving student achievement | 10 | 9.0 | 41 | 36.9 | 51 | 45.9 | 5 | 4.5 | 4 | 3.6 | 0 |
| 53 - What is taught at school meets the needs of my child. | 5 | 4.5 | 62 | 55.9 | 25 | 22.5 | 16 | 14.4 | 3 | 2.7 | 0 |
| 54 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. | 6 | 5.4 | 51 | 45.9 | 31 | 27.9 | 14 | 12.6 | 9 | 8.1 | 0 |
| 55 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. | 11 | 9.9 | 57 | 51.4 | 31 | 27.9 | 7 | 6.3 | 5 | 4.5 | 0 |
| 56 - I receive information about the educational programs available to my child at school. | 8 | 7.3 | 50 | 45.5 | 28 | 25.5 | 12 | 10.9 | 12 | 10.9 | 1 |
| 57 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. | 4 | 3.6 | 67 | 60.4 | 30 | 27.0 | 5 | 4.5 | 5 | 4.5 | 0 |
| 58 - The school board has high expectations for student learning. | 7 | 6.3 | 50 | 45.0 | 38 | 34.2 | 10 | 9.0 | 6 | 5.4 | 0 |
| 59 - My child has fun learning. | 5 | 4.5 | 62 | 55.9 | 34 | 30.6 | 6 | 5.4 | 4 | 3.6 | 0 |
| 60 - The community is proud of this school. | 11 | 9.9 | 60 | 54.1 | 27 | 24.3 | 9 | 8.1 | 4 | 3.6 | 0 |
| 61 - I receive regular communications from school about how well my child is doing in school. | 9 | 8.1 | 56 | 50.5 | 19 | 17.1 | 16 | 14.4 | 11 | 9.9 | 0 |
| 62 - I believe my child can do well in school. | 35 | 31.5 | 71 | 64.0 | 4 | 3.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0.9 | 0 |
| 63 - Other children are friendly to my child. | 25 | 22.5 | 64 | 57.7 | 13 | 11.7 | 3 | 2.7 | 6 | 5.4 | 0 |
| 64 - My child's teachers are good teachers. | 12 | 10.8 | 61 | 55.0 | 31 | 27.9 | 5 | 4.5 | 2 | 1.8 | 0 |
| 65 - There is a feeling of belonging at my child's school. | 8 | 7.2 | 62 | 55.9 | 22 | 19.8 | 12 | 10.8 | 7 | 6.3 | 0 |
| 66 - My child's teachers think my child can learn. | 18 | 16.2 | 74 | 66.7 | 18 | 16.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0.9 | 0 |
| 67 - My child is treated fairly at school. | 9 | 8.1 | 68 | 61.3 | 19 | 17.1 | 7 | 6.3 | 8 | 7.2 | 0 |
| 68 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 12 | 10.8 | 38 | 34.2 | 36 | 32.4 | 11 | 9.9 | 14 | 12.6 | 0 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2004 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |