| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Parent Frequency Distribution Report |
| DORA ELEM., DORA R-III School District |
| In what grade is your child? | ||
| PRt1 | Frequency | Percent |
| K-1 | 29 | 34.52 |
| 2ND | 16 | 19.05 |
| 3RD | 12 | 14.29 |
| 4TH | 7 | 8.33 |
| 5TH | 10 | 11.90 |
| 6TH | 10 | 11.90 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| My child is a: girl, boy | ||
| prt2 | Frequency | Percent |
| Boy | 54 | 63.53 |
| Girl | 31 | 36.47 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| What is your relationship to the child? |
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| prt3 | Frequency | Percent |
| MOTHER | 75 | 86.21 |
| FATHER | 9 | 10.34 |
| STEPFATHER | 1 | 1.15 |
| GRANDMOTHER | 2 | 2.30 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How many adults in your household work outside the home for pay? |
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| prt4 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 7 | 7.95 |
| 1 | 41 | 46.59 |
| 2 | 40 | 45.45 |
| How many years have you lived in this school district? |
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| prt5 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 5 YRS | 20 | 22.73 |
| 5 - 10 YRS | 21 | 23.86 |
| 11 - 15 YRS | 12 | 13.64 |
| OVER 15 YRS | 35 | 39.77 |
| How many hours of television does your child usually watch each day? |
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| prt6 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 HR OR LESS | 16 | 18.18 |
| 2 HRS | 45 | 51.14 |
| 3 HRS | 10 | 11.36 |
| 4 HRS | 14 | 15.91 |
| 5 HRS | 2 | 2.27 |
| 6 + HRS | 1 | 1.14 |
| Which best describes your household? | ||
| prt7 | Frequency | Percent |
| SINGLE PARENT | 10 | 11.49 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-M/F | 65 | 74.71 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-STEP | 12 | 13.79 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| prt8 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE (N-HISPC) | 84 | 96.55 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 3 | 3.45 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How many children in your household are under 18 years old? |
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| prt9 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 | 13 | 15.29 |
| 2 | 41 | 48.24 |
| 3 | 16 | 18.82 |
| 4 | 14 | 16.47 |
| 5 | 1 | 1.18 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Vocational Education | ||
| prt10a | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 83 | 94.32 |
| YES | 5 | 5.68 |
| Gifted/Talented Program | ||
| prt10b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 84 | 95.45 |
| YES | 4 | 4.55 |
| Title I Services | ||
| prt10c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 87 | 98.86 |
| YES | 1 | 1.14 |
| Special Education | ||
| prt10d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 84 | 95.45 |
| YES | 4 | 4.55 |
| Which category best describes your age? |
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| prt11 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 30 | 26 | 29.55 |
| 30 - 39 | 46 | 52.27 |
| 40 - 49 | 13 | 14.77 |
| 50 - 59 | 1 | 1.14 |
| 60 OR OVER | 2 | 2.27 |
| 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 | 10 | 12.66 |
| 2 YR COLL/TECH | 21 | 26.58 |
| 4 YR COLLEGE | 39 | 49.37 |
| OTHER | 9 | 11.39 |
| Frequency Missing = 9 |
| Which best describes your level of education? |
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| prt13 | Frequency | Percent |
| ELEM. SCHOOL | 2 | 2.30 |
| SOME HIGH SCHOOL | 9 | 10.34 |
| HIGH SCHOOL GRAD | 45 | 51.72 |
| SOME COLLEGE | 22 | 25.29 |
| COLLEGE GRADUATE | 7 | 8.05 |
| GRADUATE SCHOOL | 2 | 2.30 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Which category best describes the total annual income of your household? |
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| prt14 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER $ 10,000 | 13 | 17.11 |
| 10,000 - 19,999 | 21 | 27.63 |
| 20,000 - 29,999 | 16 | 21.05 |
| 30,000 - 39,999 | 10 | 13.16 |
| 40,000 - 49,999 | 9 | 11.84 |
| 50,000 - 59,999 | 4 | 5.26 |
| 60,000 - 69,999 | 1 | 1.32 |
| OVER $70,000 | 2 | 2.63 |
| Frequency Missing = 12 |
| Which of the following best describes your child's grades so far in school? |
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| prt15 | Frequency | Percent |
| MOSTLY A | 30 | 35.29 |
| HALF A & B | 20 | 23.53 |
| MOSTLY B | 4 | 4.71 |
| HALF B & C | 11 | 12.94 |
| MOSTLY C | 2 | 2.35 |
| HALF C & D | 1 | 1.18 |
| GRADE NOT GIVEN | 17 | 20.00 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| 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 | 62 | 71.26 |
| GOTTEN WORSE | 7 | 8.05 |
| STAYED THE SAME | 18 | 20.69 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How much time does your child spend on homework each day? |
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| prt17 | Frequency | Percent |
| DOESNT HAVE ANY | 21 | 23.86 |
| 1/2 HR OR LESS | 29 | 32.95 |
| 1 HR | 24 | 27.27 |
| 2 HRS | 7 | 7.95 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 7 | 7.95 |
| Talked to your child's teacher. | ||
| PRT18a | Frequency | Percent |
| ONCE/TWICE | 23 | 26.14 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 29 | 32.95 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 14 | 15.91 |
| 11+ TIMES | 22 | 25.00 |
| Gone to an open house at school. | ||
| PRT18b | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 7 | 7.95 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 67 | 76.14 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 12 | 13.64 |
| 11+ TIMES | 2 | 2.27 |
| Attended parent/teacher meetings. | ||
| PRT18c | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 10 | 11.49 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 52 | 59.77 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 21 | 24.14 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 2 | 2.30 |
| 11+ TIMES | 2 | 2.30 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Visited the school on your own. | ||
| PRT18d | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 6 | 6.82 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 24 | 27.27 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 20 | 22.73 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 7 | 7.95 |
| 11+ TIMES | 31 | 35.23 |
| Helped with after-school activities. | ||
| PRT18e | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 50 | 56.82 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 14 | 15.91 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 13 | 14.77 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 2 | 2.27 |
| 11+ TIMES | 9 | 10.23 |
| Helped with classroom learning. | ||
| PRT18f | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 64 | 72.73 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 13 | 14.77 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 4 | 4.55 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 1 | 1.14 |
| 11+ TIMES | 6 | 6.82 |
| 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 | 10 | 11.49 |
| B | 43 | 49.43 |
| C | 23 | 26.44 |
| D | 4 | 4.60 |
| F | 4 | 4.60 |
| DONT KNOW | 3 | 3.45 |
| 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 | 1.15 |
| B | 15 | 17.24 |
| C | 27 | 31.03 |
| D | 14 | 16.09 |
| F | 6 | 6.90 |
| DONT KNOW | 24 | 27.59 |
| 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 | 3 | 3.45 |
| YES | 84 | 96.55 |
| 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 | 26 | 29.89 |
| YES | 61 | 70.11 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| I enforce family rules about how many hours our child can watch TV. |
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| prt21c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 21 | 24.42 |
| YES | 65 | 75.58 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| I have expectations for our child to maintain a certain grade average. |
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| prt21d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 2 | 2.35 |
| YES | 83 | 97.65 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| I enforce family rules for our child about doing homework. |
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| prt21e | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 3 | 3.53 |
| YES | 82 | 96.47 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| My child has a computer at home to use for school work. |
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| prt21f | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 43 | 49.43 |
| YES | 44 | 50.57 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| My child has access to the internet at home. |
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| prt21g | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 50 | 57.47 |
| YES | 37 | 42.53 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Talk to your child about his/her experiences in school. |
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| prt22a | Frequency | Percent |
| OCCASIONALLY | 5 | 5.75 |
| REGULARLY | 82 | 94.25 |
| 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 | 29 | 33.72 |
| RARELY | 18 | 20.93 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 22 | 25.58 |
| REGULARLY | 17 | 19.77 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Talk to your child about his/her plans for after high school. |
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| prt22c | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 14 | 16.28 |
| RARELY | 14 | 16.28 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 28 | 32.56 |
| REGULARLY | 30 | 34.88 |
| 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 |
| DORA ELEM., DORA R-III 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. | 14 | 15.9 | 42 | 47.7 | 14 | 15.9 | 14 | 15.9 | 4 | 4.5 | 0 |
| 24 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. | 21 | 23.9 | 46 | 52.3 | 13 | 14.8 | 6 | 6.8 | 2 | 2.3 | 0 |
| 25 - There are good learning materials at my child's school. | 21 | 24.1 | 53 | 60.9 | 7 | 8.0 | 4 | 4.6 | 2 | 2.3 | 1 |
| 26 - My child likes attending this school. | 42 | 48.3 | 32 | 36.8 | 5 | 5.7 | 5 | 5.7 | 3 | 3.4 | 1 |
| 27 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. | 39 | 44.8 | 42 | 48.3 | 4 | 4.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 2.3 | 1 |
| 28 - My child's school is a good place to learn. | 26 | 29.9 | 45 | 51.7 | 13 | 14.9 | 1 | 1.1 | 2 | 2.3 | 1 |
| 29 - My child uses computers effectively at school. | 18 | 20.7 | 40 | 46.0 | 21 | 24.1 | 6 | 6.9 | 2 | 2.3 | 1 |
| 30 - I know how well my child is doing in class. | 31 | 35.2 | 48 | 54.5 | 6 | 6.8 | 2 | 2.3 | 1 | 1.1 | 0 |
| 31 - I feel my child is safe at school. | 23 | 27.1 | 46 | 54.1 | 14 | 16.5 | 2 | 2.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 |
| 32 - I am welcome to discuss my child's educational needs with the school. | 30 | 35.7 | 43 | 51.2 | 7 | 8.3 | 2 | 2.4 | 2 | 2.4 | 4 |
| 33 - My child's school building is in good condition. | 65 | 75.6 | 21 | 24.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 34 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. | 16 | 19.3 | 31 | 37.3 | 26 | 31.3 | 10 | 12.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 5 |
| 35 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. | 14 | 16.3 | 33 | 38.4 | 20 | 23.3 | 13 | 15.1 | 6 | 7.0 | 2 |
| 36 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. | 5 | 5.9 | 3 | 3.5 | 15 | 17.6 | 27 | 31.8 | 35 | 41.2 | 3 |
| 37 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 10 | 11.5 | 39 | 44.8 | 24 | 27.6 | 10 | 11.5 | 4 | 4.6 | 1 |
| 38 - The school encourages parents to be involved. | 25 | 28.4 | 50 | 56.8 | 6 | 6.8 | 6 | 6.8 | 1 | 1.1 | 0 |
| 39 - The school board listens to parents concerns. | 14 | 16.5 | 18 | 21.2 | 39 | 45.9 | 11 | 12.9 | 3 | 3.5 | 3 |
| 40 - It is important for students to have access to computers at school. | 46 | 52.3 | 31 | 35.2 | 9 | 10.2 | 1 | 1.1 | 1 | 1.1 | 0 |
| 41 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. | 19 | 22.4 | 27 | 31.8 | 33 | 38.8 | 6 | 7.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 |
| 42 - The school encourages my child to do well on MAP tests. | 22 | 25.6 | 40 | 46.5 | 22 | 25.6 | 1 | 1.2 | 1 | 1.2 | 2 |
| 43 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 22 | 26.2 | 26 | 31.0 | 35 | 41.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 1.2 | 4 |
| 44 - My child's teacher makes learning interesting. | 35 | 41.2 | 32 | 37.6 | 9 | 10.6 | 8 | 9.4 | 1 | 1.2 | 3 |
| 45 - Teachers in my child's school really care about my child. | 27 | 31.4 | 34 | 39.5 | 16 | 18.6 | 5 | 5.8 | 4 | 4.7 | 2 |
| 46 - If a student in my child's school has a problem, teachers will listen and help. | 22 | 25.9 | 39 | 45.9 | 13 | 15.3 | 8 | 9.4 | 3 | 3.5 | 3 |
| 47 - Teachers treat my child with respect. | 20 | 23.8 | 50 | 59.5 | 10 | 11.9 | 3 | 3.6 | 1 | 1.2 | 4 |
| 48 - My child knows what he/she are supposed to be learning. | 29 | 33.7 | 47 | 54.7 | 7 | 8.1 | 2 | 2.3 | 1 | 1.2 | 2 |
| 49 - My child's teacher expects very good work from my child. | 26 | 30.2 | 45 | 52.3 | 12 | 14.0 | 2 | 2.3 | 1 | 1.2 | 2 |
| 50 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career goals. | 10 | 11.6 | 22 | 25.6 | 42 | 48.8 | 11 | 12.8 | 1 | 1.2 | 2 |
| 51 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. | 12 | 14.3 | 29 | 34.5 | 37 | 44.0 | 2 | 2.4 | 4 | 4.8 | 4 |
| 52 - The school has a written plan for improving student achievement | 7 | 8.3 | 18 | 21.4 | 54 | 64.3 | 5 | 6.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 4 |
| 53 - What is taught at school meets the needs of my child. | 12 | 14.1 | 49 | 57.6 | 18 | 21.2 | 5 | 5.9 | 1 | 1.2 | 3 |
| 54 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. | 15 | 17.2 | 42 | 48.3 | 20 | 23.0 | 10 | 11.5 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 55 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. | 24 | 28.2 | 46 | 54.1 | 11 | 12.9 | 4 | 4.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 |
| 56 - I receive information about the educational programs available to my child at school. | 16 | 18.6 | 32 | 37.2 | 27 | 31.4 | 8 | 9.3 | 3 | 3.5 | 2 |
| 57 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. | 18 | 20.5 | 51 | 58.0 | 13 | 14.8 | 5 | 5.7 | 1 | 1.1 | 0 |
| 58 - The school board has high expectations for student learning. | 10 | 11.8 | 28 | 32.9 | 38 | 44.7 | 8 | 9.4 | 1 | 1.2 | 3 |
| 59 - My child has fun learning. | 24 | 27.3 | 44 | 50.0 | 12 | 13.6 | 6 | 6.8 | 2 | 2.3 | 0 |
| 60 - The community is proud of this school. | 36 | 40.9 | 34 | 38.6 | 16 | 18.2 | 2 | 2.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 61 - I receive regular communications from school about how well my child is doing in school. | 23 | 26.4 | 41 | 47.1 | 7 | 8.0 | 12 | 13.8 | 4 | 4.6 | 1 |
| 62 - I believe my child can do well in school. | 48 | 55.2 | 34 | 39.1 | 4 | 4.6 | 1 | 1.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 63 - Other children are friendly to my child. | 28 | 32.2 | 46 | 52.9 | 10 | 11.5 | 3 | 3.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 64 - My child's teachers are good teachers. | 32 | 37.2 | 40 | 46.5 | 6 | 7.0 | 7 | 8.1 | 1 | 1.2 | 2 |
| 65 - There is a feeling of belonging at my child's school. | 27 | 31.4 | 35 | 40.7 | 19 | 22.1 | 3 | 3.5 | 2 | 2.3 | 2 |
| 66 - My child's teachers think my child can learn. | 35 | 40.2 | 45 | 51.7 | 6 | 6.9 | 1 | 1.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 67 - My child is treated fairly at school. | 23 | 26.7 | 47 | 54.7 | 12 | 14.0 | 3 | 3.5 | 1 | 1.2 | 2 |
| 68 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 20 | 23.0 | 28 | 32.2 | 33 | 37.9 | 3 | 3.4 | 3 | 3.4 | 1 |
| Data Collected in Spring, 2001 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |