MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Parent Frequency Distribution Report
NEWBURG HIGH, NEWBURG R-II School District

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
7TH 26 20.31
8TH 17 13.28
9TH 19 14.84
10TH 26 20.31
11TH 10 7.81
12TH 30 23.44

Frequency Missing = 1

 

My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 64 50.39
Girl 63 49.61

Frequency Missing = 2

 

What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 93 73.23
FATHER 24 18.90
STEPMOTHER 3 2.36
STEPFATHER 1 0.79
GRANDMOTHER 1 0.79
GRANDFATHER 1 0.79
OTHER RELATIVE 2 1.57
UNRELATED 2 1.57

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 7 5.47
1 37 28.91
2 81 63.28
3 OR MORE 3 2.34

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 20 15.63
5 - 10 YRS 34 26.56
11 - 15 YRS 14 10.94
OVER 15 YRS 60 46.88

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 36 28.35
2 HRS 37 29.13
3 HRS 36 28.35
4 HRS 7 5.51
5 HRS 7 5.51
6 + HRS 4 3.15

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 21 16.41
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 77 60.16
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 23 17.97
OTHER 7 5.47

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 123 96.85
ASIAN 1 0.79
AMERICAN INDIAN 3 2.36

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
NONE 5 3.91
1 33 25.78
2 64 50.00
3 22 17.19
4 4 3.13

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Vocational Education
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 119 92.25
YES 10 7.75
 
Gifted/Talented Program
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 115 89.15
YES 14 10.85
 
Title I Services
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 122 94.57
YES 7 5.43
 
Special Education
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 125 96.90
YES 4 3.10
 
Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
30 - 39 53 41.41
40 - 49 66 51.56
50 - 59 8 6.25
60 OR OVER 1 0.78

Frequency Missing = 1

 

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 13 10.48
2 YR COLL/TECH 27 21.77
4 YR COLLEGE 75 60.48
OTHER 9 7.26

Frequency Missing = 5

 

Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
ELEM. SCHOOL 1 0.78
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 13 10.16
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 47 36.72
SOME COLLEGE 32 25.00
COLLEGE GRADUATE 23 17.97
GRADUATE SCHOOL 12 9.38

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 6 4.88
10,000 - 19,999 8 6.50
20,000 - 29,999 28 22.76
30,000 - 39,999 21 17.07
40,000 - 49,999 16 13.01
50,000 - 59,999 19 15.45
60,000 - 69,999 16 13.01
OVER $70,000 9 7.32

Frequency Missing = 6

 

Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 44 34.92
HALF A & B 32 25.40
MOSTLY B 14 11.11
HALF B & C 19 15.08
MOSTLY C 8 6.35
HALF C & D 6 4.76
MOSTLY D 2 1.59
BELOW D 1 0.79

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?
prt16 Frequency Percent
IMPROVED 59 47.97
GOTTEN WORSE 13 10.57
STAYED THE SAME 51 41.46

Frequency Missing = 6

 

How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 10 7.87
DOESNT DO IT 2 1.57
1/2 HR OR LESS 41 32.28
1 HR 55 43.31
2 HRS 15 11.81
MORE THAN 2 HRS 4 3.15

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT18a Frequency Percent
NEVER 22 17.32
ONCE/TWICE 56 44.09
3-5 TIMES 36 28.35
5-10 TIMES 10 7.87
11+ TIMES 3 2.36

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Gone to an open house at school.
PRT18b Frequency Percent
NEVER 37 29.37
ONCE/TWICE 77 61.11
3-5 TIMES 7 5.56
5-10 TIMES 3 2.38
11+ TIMES 2 1.59

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT18c Frequency Percent
NEVER 36 28.13
ONCE/TWICE 57 44.53
3-5 TIMES 26 20.31
5-10 TIMES 5 3.91
11+ TIMES 4 3.13

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Visited the school on your own.
PRT18d Frequency Percent
NEVER 29 23.39
ONCE/TWICE 41 33.06
3-5 TIMES 24 19.35
5-10 TIMES 9 7.26
11+ TIMES 21 16.94

Frequency Missing = 5

 

Helped with after-school activities.
PRT18e Frequency Percent
NEVER 43 34.13
ONCE/TWICE 40 31.75
3-5 TIMES 14 11.11
5-10 TIMES 9 7.14
11+ TIMES 20 15.87

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Helped with classroom learning.
PRT18f Frequency Percent
NEVER 90 71.43
ONCE/TWICE 18 14.29
3-5 TIMES 12 9.52
5-10 TIMES 3 2.38
11+ TIMES 3 2.38

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?
prt19 Frequency Percent
A 22 17.46
B 54 42.86
C 38 30.16
D 6 4.76
F 5 3.97
DONT KNOW 1 0.79

Frequency Missing = 3

 

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 5 3.91
B 37 28.91
C 47 36.72
D 13 10.16
F 7 5.47
DONT KNOW 19 14.84

Frequency Missing = 1

 

I know the first name
of 5 or more of my child's
closest friends.
prt21a Frequency Percent
NO 7 5.51
YES 120 94.49

Frequency Missing = 2

 

I know the parents of
5 or more of my child's
closest friends.
prt21b Frequency Percent
NO 28 22.05
YES 99 77.95

Frequency Missing = 2

 

I enforce family rules
about how many hours our
child can watch TV.
prt21c Frequency Percent
NO 50 39.68
YES 76 60.32

Frequency Missing = 3

 

I have expectations for
our child to maintain
a certain grade average.
prt21d Frequency Percent
NO 6 4.76
YES 120 95.24

Frequency Missing = 3

 

I enforce family rules
for our child about doing
homework.
prt21e Frequency Percent
NO 18 14.40
YES 107 85.60

Frequency Missing = 4

 

My child has a computer
at home to use for school
work.
prt21f Frequency Percent
NO 33 25.98
YES 94 74.02

Frequency Missing = 2

 

My child has access to
the internet at home.
prt21g Frequency Percent
NO 43 33.86
YES 84 66.14

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Talk to your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt22a Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 3 2.38
RARELY 5 3.97
OCCASIONALLY 27 21.43
REGULARLY 91 72.22

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Talk to your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt22b Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 6 4.72
RARELY 6 4.72
OCCASIONALLY 42 33.07
REGULARLY 73 57.48

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Talk to your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt22c Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 4 3.15
RARELY 6 4.72
OCCASIONALLY 34 26.77
REGULARLY 83 65.35

Frequency Missing = 2

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

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Parent Frequency Distribution Report
NEWBURG HIGH, NEWBURG 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. 18 14.1 59 46.1 26 20.3 14 10.9 11 8.6 1
24 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 37 29.6 59 47.2 19 15.2 7 5.6 3 2.4 4
25 - There are good learning materials at my child's school. 13 10.3 53 42.1 39 31.0 14 11.1 7 5.6 3
26 - My child likes attending this school. 44 34.9 47 37.3 15 11.9 12 9.5 8 6.3 3
27 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 54 42.5 57 44.9 10 7.9 3 2.4 3 2.4 2
28 - My child's school is a good place to learn. 33 26.0 65 51.2 19 15.0 4 3.1 6 4.7 2
29 - My child uses computers effectively at school. 27 21.3 50 39.4 30 23.6 8 6.3 12 9.4 2
30 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 34 26.8 62 48.8 19 15.0 8 6.3 4 3.1 2
31 - I feel my child is safe at school. 50 39.7 53 42.1 19 15.1 2 1.6 2 1.6 3
32 - I am welcome to discuss my child's educational needs with the school. 44 34.9 59 46.8 14 11.1 4 3.2 5 4.0 3
33 - My child's school building is in good condition. 10 7.8 43 33.6 36 28.1 27 21.1 12 9.4 1
34 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 14 10.9 33 25.6 36 27.9 32 24.8 14 10.9 0
35 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 22 17.3 58 45.7 25 19.7 12 9.4 10 7.9 2
36 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 9 7.1 16 12.7 12 9.5 43 34.1 46 36.5 3
37 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 17 13.8 46 37.4 32 26.0 17 13.8 11 8.9 6
38 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 30 24.0 60 48.0 21 16.8 10 8.0 4 3.2 4
39 - The school board listens to parents concerns. 18 14.2 33 26.0 48 37.8 16 12.6 12 9.4 2
40 - It is important for students to have access to computers at school. 69 53.9 46 35.9 6 4.7 3 2.3 4 3.1 1
41 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 24 19.2 57 45.6 30 24.0 7 5.6 7 5.6 4
42 - The school encourages my child to do well on MAP tests. 55 43.7 51 40.5 15 11.9 2 1.6 3 2.4 3
43 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 40 32.0 49 39.2 31 24.8 1 0.8 4 3.2 4
44 - My child's teacher makes learning interesting. 13 10.5 49 39.5 39 31.5 14 11.3 9 7.3 5
45 - Teachers in my child's school really care about my child. 19 15.3 53 42.7 35 28.2 8 6.5 9 7.3 5
46 - If a student in my child's school has a problem, teachers will listen and help. 20 15.7 52 40.9 36 28.3 10 7.9 9 7.1 2
47 - Teachers treat my child with respect. 20 15.7 58 45.7 27 21.3 13 10.2 9 7.1 2
48 - My child knows what he/she are supposed to be learning. 31 25.0 66 53.2 17 13.7 7 5.6 3 2.4 5
49 - My child's teacher expects very good work from my child. 32 25.2 63 49.6 25 19.7 3 2.4 4 3.1 2
50 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career goals. 22 17.5 52 41.3 31 24.6 15 11.9 6 4.8 3
51 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 45 35.4 44 34.6 20 15.7 9 7.1 9 7.1 2
52 - The school has a written plan for improving student achievement 18 14.5 41 33.1 49 39.5 7 5.6 9 7.3 5
53 - What is taught at school meets the needs of my child. 17 13.4 66 52.0 27 21.3 10 7.9 7 5.5 2
54 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 13 10.3 40 31.7 45 35.7 21 16.7 7 5.6 3
55 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 26 20.8 57 45.6 24 19.2 10 8.0 8 6.4 4
56 - I receive information about the educational programs available to my child at school. 18 14.5 42 33.9 29 23.4 17 13.7 18 14.5 5
57 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 20 15.9 51 40.5 32 25.4 17 13.5 6 4.8 3
58 - The school board has high expectations for student learning. 25 19.8 45 35.7 41 32.5 8 6.3 7 5.6 3
59 - My child has fun learning. 20 16.0 42 33.6 33 26.4 20 16.0 10 8.0 4
60 - The community is proud of this school. 40 32.3 52 41.9 24 19.4 5 4.0 3 2.4 5
61 - I receive regular communications from school about how well my child is doing in school. 15 11.9 51 40.5 19 15.1 22 17.5 19 15.1 3
62 - I believe my child can do well in school. 81 64.8 42 33.6 2 1.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 4
63 - Other children are friendly to my child. 46 37.1 62 50.0 11 8.9 3 2.4 2 1.6 5
64 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 34 27.4 52 41.9 32 25.8 3 2.4 3 2.4 5
65 - There is a feeling of belonging at my child's school. 38 30.4 50 40.0 25 20.0 6 4.8 6 4.8 4
66 - My child's teachers think my child can learn. 45 36.0 61 48.8 14 11.2 4 3.2 1 0.8 4
67 - My child is treated fairly at school. 35 28.0 54 43.2 21 16.8 8 6.4 7 5.6 4
68 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 20 16.0 32 25.6 48 38.4 15 12.0 10 8.0 4

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