| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Parent Frequency Distribution Report |
| WEST NODAWAY R-I ELEM., WEST NODAWAY CO. R-I School District |
| In what grade is your child? | ||
| PRt1 | Frequency | Percent |
| K-1 | 37 | 28.68 |
| 2ND | 17 | 13.18 |
| 3RD | 12 | 9.30 |
| 4TH | 20 | 15.50 |
| 5TH | 25 | 19.38 |
| 6TH | 18 | 13.95 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| My child is a: girl, boy | ||
| prt2 | Frequency | Percent |
| Boy | 65 | 52.42 |
| Girl | 59 | 47.58 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| What is your relationship to the child? |
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| prt3 | Frequency | Percent |
| MOTHER | 109 | 85.16 |
| FATHER | 13 | 10.16 |
| STEPFATHER | 2 | 1.56 |
| GRANDMOTHER | 4 | 3.13 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| How many adults in your household work outside the home for pay? |
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| prt4 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 9 | 6.98 |
| 1 | 41 | 31.78 |
| 2 | 78 | 60.47 |
| 3 OR MORE | 1 | 0.78 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How many years have you lived in this school district? |
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| prt5 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 5 YRS | 20 | 15.50 |
| 5 - 10 YRS | 34 | 26.36 |
| 11 - 15 YRS | 11 | 8.53 |
| OVER 15 YRS | 64 | 49.61 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How many hours of television does your child usually watch each day? |
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| prt6 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 HR OR LESS | 22 | 17.19 |
| 2 HRS | 68 | 53.13 |
| 3 HRS | 19 | 14.84 |
| 4 HRS | 15 | 11.72 |
| 5 HRS | 2 | 1.56 |
| 6 + HRS | 2 | 1.56 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Which best describes your household? | ||
| prt7 | Frequency | Percent |
| SINGLE PARENT | 18 | 13.85 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-M/F | 92 | 70.77 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-STEP | 17 | 13.08 |
| OTHER | 3 | 2.31 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| prt8 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE (N-HISPC) | 128 | 98.46 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 2 | 1.54 |
| How many children in your household are under 18 years old? |
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| prt9 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 | 12 | 9.30 |
| 2 | 59 | 45.74 |
| 3 | 40 | 31.01 |
| 4 | 14 | 10.85 |
| 5 | 4 | 3.10 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Vocational Education | ||
| prt10a | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 124 | 95.38 |
| YES | 6 | 4.62 |
| Gifted/Talented Program | ||
| prt10b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 116 | 89.23 |
| YES | 14 | 10.77 |
| Title I Services | ||
| prt10c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 110 | 84.62 |
| YES | 20 | 15.38 |
| Special Education | ||
| prt10d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 118 | 90.77 |
| YES | 12 | 9.23 |
| Which category best describes your age? |
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| prt11 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 30 | 18 | 13.85 |
| 30 - 39 | 72 | 55.38 |
| 40 - 49 | 37 | 28.46 |
| 50 - 59 | 2 | 1.54 |
| 60 OR OVER | 1 | 0.77 |
| 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 | 21 | 16.94 |
| 2 YR COLL/TECH | 21 | 16.94 |
| 4 YR COLLEGE | 76 | 61.29 |
| OTHER | 6 | 4.84 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| Which best describes your level of education? |
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| prt13 | Frequency | Percent |
| ELEM. SCHOOL | 1 | 0.77 |
| SOME HIGH SCHOOL | 7 | 5.38 |
| HIGH SCHOOL GRAD | 62 | 47.69 |
| SOME COLLEGE | 35 | 26.92 |
| COLLEGE GRADUATE | 21 | 16.15 |
| GRADUATE SCHOOL | 4 | 3.08 |
| Which category best describes the total annual income of your household? |
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| prt14 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER $ 10,000 | 10 | 8.33 |
| 10,000 - 19,999 | 16 | 13.33 |
| 20,000 - 29,999 | 17 | 14.17 |
| 30,000 - 39,999 | 27 | 22.50 |
| 40,000 - 49,999 | 13 | 10.83 |
| 50,000 - 59,999 | 19 | 15.83 |
| 60,000 - 69,999 | 9 | 7.50 |
| OVER $70,000 | 9 | 7.50 |
| Frequency Missing = 10 |
| Which of the following best describes your child's grades so far in school? |
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| prt15 | Frequency | Percent |
| MOSTLY A | 36 | 28.13 |
| HALF A & B | 27 | 21.09 |
| MOSTLY B | 9 | 7.03 |
| HALF B & C | 8 | 6.25 |
| MOSTLY C | 6 | 4.69 |
| HALF C & D | 1 | 0.78 |
| MOSTLY D | 2 | 1.56 |
| GRADE NOT GIVEN | 39 | 30.47 |
| 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? |
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| prt16 | Frequency | Percent |
| IMPROVED | 57 | 46.34 |
| GOTTEN WORSE | 15 | 12.20 |
| STAYED THE SAME | 51 | 41.46 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| How much time does your child spend on homework each day? |
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| prt17 | Frequency | Percent |
| DOESNT HAVE ANY | 18 | 14.06 |
| DOESNT DO IT | 1 | 0.78 |
| 1/2 HR OR LESS | 48 | 37.50 |
| 1 HR | 46 | 35.94 |
| 2 HRS | 8 | 6.25 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 7 | 5.47 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Talked to your child's teacher. | ||
| PRT18a | Frequency | Percent |
| ONCE/TWICE | 24 | 18.60 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 58 | 44.96 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 17 | 13.18 |
| 11+ TIMES | 30 | 23.26 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Gone to an open house at school. | ||
| PRT18b | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 19 | 14.84 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 77 | 60.16 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 26 | 20.31 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 6 | 4.69 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Attended parent/teacher meetings. | ||
| PRT18c | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 1 | 0.78 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 72 | 55.81 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 45 | 34.88 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 8 | 6.20 |
| 11+ TIMES | 3 | 2.33 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Visited the school on your own. | ||
| PRT18d | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 12 | 9.45 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 34 | 26.77 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 28 | 22.05 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 12 | 9.45 |
| 11+ TIMES | 41 | 32.28 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Helped with after-school activities. | ||
| PRT18e | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 66 | 51.97 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 35 | 27.56 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 17 | 13.39 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 5 | 3.94 |
| 11+ TIMES | 4 | 3.15 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Helped with classroom learning. | ||
| PRT18f | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 92 | 72.44 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 21 | 16.54 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 5 | 3.94 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 1 | 0.79 |
| 11+ TIMES | 8 | 6.30 |
| 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? |
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| prt19 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 15 | 11.63 |
| B | 57 | 44.19 |
| C | 36 | 27.91 |
| D | 8 | 6.20 |
| F | 3 | 2.33 |
| DONT KNOW | 10 | 7.75 |
| 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 | 5 | 3.88 |
| B | 19 | 14.73 |
| C | 57 | 44.19 |
| D | 14 | 10.85 |
| F | 2 | 1.55 |
| DONT KNOW | 32 | 24.81 |
| 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 | 4 | 3.10 |
| YES | 125 | 96.90 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| I know the parents of 5 or more of my child's closest friends. |
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| prt21b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 34 | 26.36 |
| YES | 95 | 73.64 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| I enforce family rules about how many hours our child can watch TV. |
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| prt21c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 29 | 22.48 |
| YES | 100 | 77.52 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| I have expectations for our child to maintain a certain grade average. |
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| prt21d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 16 | 12.40 |
| YES | 113 | 87.60 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| I enforce family rules for our child about doing homework. |
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| prt21e | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 9 | 6.98 |
| YES | 120 | 93.02 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| My child has a computer at home to use for school work. |
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| prt21f | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 24 | 18.60 |
| YES | 105 | 81.40 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| My child has access to the internet at home. |
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| prt21g | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 42 | 32.56 |
| YES | 87 | 67.44 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Talk to your child about his/her experiences in school. |
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| prt22a | Frequency | Percent |
| RARELY | 1 | 0.78 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 13 | 10.08 |
| REGULARLY | 115 | 89.15 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Talk to your child about his/her plans for high school classes |
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| prt22b | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 31 | 24.03 |
| RARELY | 37 | 28.68 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 42 | 32.56 |
| REGULARLY | 19 | 14.73 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Talk to your child about his/her plans for after high school. |
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| prt22c | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 18 | 13.95 |
| RARELY | 24 | 18.60 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 57 | 44.19 |
| REGULARLY | 30 | 23.26 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| 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 R-I ELEM., 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. | 23 | 17.8 | 77 | 59.7 | 21 | 16.3 | 5 | 3.9 | 3 | 2.3 | 1 |
| 24 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. | 24 | 18.8 | 82 | 64.1 | 16 | 12.5 | 5 | 3.9 | 1 | 0.8 | 2 |
| 25 - There are good learning materials at my child's school. | 33 | 25.6 | 81 | 62.8 | 13 | 10.1 | 2 | 1.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 26 - My child likes attending this school. | 41 | 31.8 | 74 | 57.4 | 10 | 7.8 | 1 | 0.8 | 3 | 2.3 | 1 |
| 27 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. | 55 | 42.6 | 68 | 52.7 | 6 | 4.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 28 - My child's school is a good place to learn. | 32 | 24.8 | 81 | 62.8 | 14 | 10.9 | 1 | 0.8 | 1 | 0.8 | 1 |
| 29 - My child uses computers effectively at school. | 21 | 16.4 | 84 | 65.6 | 15 | 11.7 | 4 | 3.1 | 4 | 3.1 | 2 |
| 30 - I know how well my child is doing in class. | 48 | 37.2 | 75 | 58.1 | 3 | 2.3 | 3 | 2.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 31 - I feel my child is safe at school. | 39 | 30.5 | 78 | 60.9 | 7 | 5.5 | 2 | 1.6 | 2 | 1.6 | 2 |
| 32 - I am welcome to discuss my child's educational needs with the school. | 41 | 32.0 | 78 | 60.9 | 5 | 3.9 | 4 | 3.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 33 - My child's school building is in good condition. | 41 | 31.8 | 74 | 57.4 | 12 | 9.3 | 2 | 1.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 34 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. | 16 | 12.5 | 55 | 43.0 | 38 | 29.7 | 14 | 10.9 | 5 | 3.9 | 2 |
| 35 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. | 18 | 14.0 | 59 | 45.7 | 30 | 23.3 | 19 | 14.7 | 3 | 2.3 | 1 |
| 36 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. | 8 | 6.2 | 10 | 7.8 | 20 | 15.5 | 57 | 44.2 | 34 | 26.4 | 1 |
| 37 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 14 | 10.9 | 68 | 52.7 | 27 | 20.9 | 14 | 10.9 | 6 | 4.7 | 1 |
| 38 - The school encourages parents to be involved. | 38 | 29.5 | 79 | 61.2 | 11 | 8.5 | 1 | 0.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 39 - The school board listens to parents concerns. | 15 | 11.6 | 51 | 39.5 | 42 | 32.6 | 15 | 11.6 | 6 | 4.7 | 1 |
| 40 - It is important for students to have access to computers at school. | 64 | 49.6 | 58 | 45.0 | 6 | 4.7 | 1 | 0.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 41 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. | 24 | 18.8 | 68 | 53.1 | 31 | 24.2 | 5 | 3.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 42 - The school encourages my child to do well on MAP tests. | 45 | 35.2 | 71 | 55.5 | 11 | 8.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0.8 | 2 |
| 43 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 17 | 13.2 | 55 | 42.6 | 52 | 40.3 | 3 | 2.3 | 2 | 1.6 | 1 |
| 44 - My child's teacher makes learning interesting. | 38 | 29.5 | 70 | 54.3 | 18 | 14.0 | 1 | 0.8 | 2 | 1.6 | 1 |
| 45 - Teachers in my child's school really care about my child. | 41 | 32.5 | 62 | 49.2 | 16 | 12.7 | 4 | 3.2 | 3 | 2.4 | 4 |
| 46 - If a student in my child's school has a problem, teachers will listen and help. | 34 | 26.4 | 68 | 52.7 | 21 | 16.3 | 5 | 3.9 | 1 | 0.8 | 1 |
| 47 - Teachers treat my child with respect. | 38 | 29.5 | 68 | 52.7 | 17 | 13.2 | 5 | 3.9 | 1 | 0.8 | 1 |
| 48 - My child knows what he/she are supposed to be learning. | 32 | 24.8 | 81 | 62.8 | 13 | 10.1 | 2 | 1.6 | 1 | 0.8 | 1 |
| 49 - My child's teacher expects very good work from my child. | 35 | 27.1 | 81 | 62.8 | 11 | 8.5 | 2 | 1.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 50 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career goals. | 10 | 7.8 | 54 | 42.2 | 52 | 40.6 | 10 | 7.8 | 2 | 1.6 | 2 |
| 51 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. | 15 | 11.7 | 55 | 43.0 | 42 | 32.8 | 9 | 7.0 | 7 | 5.5 | 2 |
| 52 - The school has a written plan for improving student achievement | 16 | 12.5 | 58 | 45.3 | 49 | 38.3 | 4 | 3.1 | 1 | 0.8 | 2 |
| 53 - What is taught at school meets the needs of my child. | 20 | 15.5 | 86 | 66.7 | 16 | 12.4 | 5 | 3.9 | 2 | 1.6 | 1 |
| 54 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. | 26 | 20.2 | 88 | 68.2 | 11 | 8.5 | 4 | 3.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 55 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. | 38 | 29.5 | 74 | 57.4 | 14 | 10.9 | 1 | 0.8 | 2 | 1.6 | 1 |
| 56 - I receive information about the educational programs available to my child at school. | 30 | 23.3 | 74 | 57.4 | 19 | 14.7 | 5 | 3.9 | 1 | 0.8 | 1 |
| 57 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. | 26 | 20.3 | 88 | 68.8 | 13 | 10.2 | 1 | 0.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 58 - The school board has high expectations for student learning. | 13 | 10.2 | 62 | 48.8 | 43 | 33.9 | 1 | 0.8 | 8 | 6.3 | 3 |
| 59 - My child has fun learning. | 35 | 27.6 | 76 | 59.8 | 11 | 8.7 | 2 | 1.6 | 3 | 2.4 | 3 |
| 60 - The community is proud of this school. | 18 | 14.1 | 73 | 57.0 | 30 | 23.4 | 3 | 2.3 | 4 | 3.1 | 2 |
| 61 - I receive regular communications from school about how well my child is doing in school. | 24 | 18.8 | 84 | 65.6 | 14 | 10.9 | 6 | 4.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 62 - I believe my child can do well in school. | 65 | 50.8 | 61 | 47.7 | 1 | 0.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0.8 | 2 |
| 63 - Other children are friendly to my child. | 31 | 24.6 | 68 | 54.0 | 17 | 13.5 | 4 | 3.2 | 6 | 4.8 | 4 |
| 64 - My child's teachers are good teachers. | 47 | 36.7 | 67 | 52.3 | 11 | 8.6 | 1 | 0.8 | 2 | 1.6 | 2 |
| 65 - There is a feeling of belonging at my child's school. | 27 | 21.3 | 73 | 57.5 | 19 | 15.0 | 4 | 3.1 | 4 | 3.1 | 3 |
| 66 - My child's teachers think my child can learn. | 47 | 36.7 | 69 | 53.9 | 11 | 8.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0.8 | 2 |
| 67 - My child is treated fairly at school. | 31 | 24.2 | 71 | 55.5 | 18 | 14.1 | 6 | 4.7 | 2 | 1.6 | 2 |
| 68 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 12 | 9.4 | 65 | 50.8 | 33 | 25.8 | 10 | 7.8 | 8 | 6.3 | 2 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2004 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |