| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Parent Frequency Distribution Report |
| LAWSON MIDDLE, LAWSON R-XIV School District |
| In what grade is your child? | ||
| PRt1 | Frequency | Percent |
| 5TH | 68 | 28.33 |
| 6TH | 70 | 29.17 |
| 7TH | 50 | 20.83 |
| 8TH | 52 | 21.67 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| My child is a: girl, boy | ||
| prt2 | Frequency | Percent |
| Boy | 110 | 47.62 |
| Girl | 121 | 52.38 |
| Frequency Missing = 10 |
| What is your relationship to the child? |
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| prt3 | Frequency | Percent |
| MOTHER | 182 | 76.79 |
| FATHER | 52 | 21.94 |
| STEPFATHER | 2 | 0.84 |
| GRANDMOTHER | 1 | 0.42 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| How many adults in your household work outside the home for pay? |
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| prt4 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 6 | 2.52 |
| 1 | 93 | 39.08 |
| 2 | 132 | 55.46 |
| 3 OR MORE | 7 | 2.94 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| How many years have you lived in this school district? |
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| prt5 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 5 YRS | 59 | 24.79 |
| 5 - 10 YRS | 70 | 29.41 |
| 11 - 15 YRS | 37 | 15.55 |
| OVER 15 YRS | 72 | 30.25 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| How many hours of television does your child usually watch each day? |
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| prt6 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 HR OR LESS | 42 | 17.65 |
| 2 HRS | 103 | 43.28 |
| 3 HRS | 62 | 26.05 |
| 4 HRS | 21 | 8.82 |
| 5 HRS | 7 | 2.94 |
| 6 + HRS | 3 | 1.26 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Which best describes your household? | ||
| prt7 | Frequency | Percent |
| SINGLE PARENT | 32 | 13.45 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-M/F | 167 | 70.17 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-STEP | 35 | 14.71 |
| OTHER | 4 | 1.68 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| prt8 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE (N-HISPC) | 234 | 97.91 |
| HISPANIC | 3 | 1.26 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 2 | 0.84 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| How many children in your household are under 18 years old? |
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| prt9 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 | 26 | 10.83 |
| 2 | 108 | 45.00 |
| 3 | 71 | 29.58 |
| 4 | 27 | 11.25 |
| 5 | 7 | 2.92 |
| 6 | 1 | 0.42 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Vocational Education | ||
| prt10a | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 234 | 97.10 |
| YES | 7 | 2.90 |
| Gifted/Talented Program | ||
| prt10b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 226 | 93.78 |
| YES | 15 | 6.22 |
| Title I Services | ||
| prt10c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 232 | 96.27 |
| YES | 9 | 3.73 |
| Special Education | ||
| prt10d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 210 | 87.14 |
| YES | 31 | 12.86 |
| Which category best describes your age? |
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| prt11 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 30 | 4 | 1.67 |
| 30 - 39 | 126 | 52.50 |
| 40 - 49 | 95 | 39.58 |
| 50 - 59 | 15 | 6.25 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| 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 | 17 | 7.33 |
| 2 YR COLL/TECH | 56 | 24.14 |
| 4 YR COLLEGE | 145 | 62.50 |
| OTHER | 14 | 6.03 |
| Frequency Missing = 9 |
| Which best describes your level of education? |
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| prt13 | Frequency | Percent |
| SOME HIGH SCHOOL | 21 | 8.90 |
| HIGH SCHOOL GRAD | 74 | 31.36 |
| SOME COLLEGE | 83 | 35.17 |
| COLLEGE GRADUATE | 46 | 19.49 |
| GRADUATE SCHOOL | 12 | 5.08 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| Which category best describes the total annual income of your household? |
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| prt14 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER $ 10,000 | 5 | 2.18 |
| 10,000 - 19,999 | 10 | 4.37 |
| 20,000 - 29,999 | 15 | 6.55 |
| 30,000 - 39,999 | 18 | 7.86 |
| 40,000 - 49,999 | 41 | 17.90 |
| 50,000 - 59,999 | 30 | 13.10 |
| 60,000 - 69,999 | 34 | 14.85 |
| OVER $70,000 | 76 | 33.19 |
| 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 | 111 | 46.64 |
| HALF A & B | 56 | 23.53 |
| MOSTLY B | 14 | 5.88 |
| HALF B & C | 32 | 13.45 |
| MOSTLY C | 10 | 4.20 |
| HALF C & D | 9 | 3.78 |
| MOSTLY D | 2 | 0.84 |
| BELOW D | 4 | 1.68 |
| 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 | 148 | 66.37 |
| GOTTEN WORSE | 11 | 4.93 |
| STAYED THE SAME | 64 | 28.70 |
| Frequency Missing = 18 |
| How much time does your child spend on homework each day? |
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| prt17 | Frequency | Percent |
| DOESNT HAVE ANY | 13 | 5.46 |
| DOESNT DO IT | 4 | 1.68 |
| 1/2 HR OR LESS | 62 | 26.05 |
| 1 HR | 107 | 44.96 |
| 2 HRS | 36 | 15.13 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 16 | 6.72 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Talked to your child's teacher. | ||
| PRT18a | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 27 | 11.30 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 109 | 45.61 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 64 | 26.78 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 23 | 9.62 |
| 11+ TIMES | 16 | 6.69 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Gone to an open house at school. | ||
| PRT18b | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 27 | 11.30 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 183 | 76.57 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 26 | 10.88 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 1 | 0.42 |
| 11+ TIMES | 2 | 0.84 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Attended parent/teacher meetings. | ||
| PRT18c | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 34 | 14.35 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 163 | 68.78 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 33 | 13.92 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 4 | 1.69 |
| 11+ TIMES | 3 | 1.27 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Visited the school on your own. | ||
| PRT18d | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 53 | 22.36 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 92 | 38.82 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 49 | 20.68 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 15 | 6.33 |
| 11+ TIMES | 28 | 11.81 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Helped with after-school activities. | ||
| PRT18e | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 112 | 46.86 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 69 | 28.87 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 36 | 15.06 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 9 | 3.77 |
| 11+ TIMES | 13 | 5.44 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Helped with classroom learning. | ||
| PRT18f | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 180 | 75.31 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 41 | 17.15 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 9 | 3.77 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 4 | 1.67 |
| 11+ TIMES | 5 | 2.09 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| 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 | 80 | 33.90 |
| B | 104 | 44.07 |
| C | 32 | 13.56 |
| D | 13 | 5.51 |
| DONT KNOW | 7 | 2.97 |
| 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? |
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| prt20 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 1 | 0.42 |
| B | 29 | 12.18 |
| C | 113 | 47.48 |
| D | 36 | 15.13 |
| F | 8 | 3.36 |
| DONT KNOW | 51 | 21.43 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| I know the first name of 5 or more of my child's closest friends. |
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| prt21a | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 13 | 5.44 |
| YES | 226 | 94.56 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| I know the parents of 5 or more of my child's closest friends. |
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| prt21b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 56 | 23.43 |
| YES | 183 | 76.57 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| I enforce family rules about how many hours our child can watch TV. |
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| prt21c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 71 | 30.08 |
| YES | 165 | 69.92 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| I have expectations for our child to maintain a certain grade average. |
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| prt21d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 9 | 3.78 |
| YES | 229 | 96.22 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| I enforce family rules for our child about doing homework. |
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| prt21e | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 8 | 3.35 |
| YES | 231 | 96.65 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| My child has a computer at home to use for school work. |
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| prt21f | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 43 | 17.99 |
| YES | 196 | 82.01 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| My child has access to the internet at home. |
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| prt21g | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 60 | 25.10 |
| YES | 179 | 74.90 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Talk to your child about his/her experiences in school. |
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| prt22a | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 2 | 0.84 |
| RARELY | 3 | 1.26 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 29 | 12.13 |
| REGULARLY | 205 | 85.77 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Talk to your child about his/her plans for high school classes |
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| prt22b | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 20 | 8.33 |
| RARELY | 32 | 13.33 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 119 | 49.58 |
| REGULARLY | 69 | 28.75 |
| 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 | 11 | 4.60 |
| RARELY | 16 | 6.69 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 102 | 42.68 |
| REGULARLY | 110 | 46.03 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Data Collected in Spring, 2002 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Parent Frequency Distribution Report |
| LAWSON MIDDLE, LAWSON R-XIV 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. | 45 | 18.9 | 136 | 57.1 | 32 | 13.4 | 22 | 9.2 | 3 | 1.3 | 3 |
| 24 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. | 70 | 29.4 | 132 | 55.5 | 30 | 12.6 | 4 | 1.7 | 2 | 0.8 | 3 |
| 25 - There are good learning materials at my child's school. | 47 | 19.8 | 147 | 62.0 | 37 | 15.6 | 4 | 1.7 | 2 | 0.8 | 4 |
| 26 - My child likes attending this school. | 96 | 40.3 | 110 | 46.2 | 17 | 7.1 | 13 | 5.5 | 2 | 0.8 | 3 |
| 27 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. | 115 | 48.1 | 105 | 43.9 | 14 | 5.9 | 4 | 1.7 | 1 | 0.4 | 2 |
| 28 - My child's school is a good place to learn. | 86 | 36.0 | 121 | 50.6 | 30 | 12.6 | 2 | 0.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 29 - My child uses computers effectively at school. | 61 | 25.6 | 125 | 52.5 | 37 | 15.5 | 14 | 5.9 | 1 | 0.4 | 3 |
| 30 - I know how well my child is doing in class. | 93 | 39.1 | 126 | 52.9 | 11 | 4.6 | 8 | 3.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 |
| 31 - I feel my child is safe at school. | 77 | 32.4 | 121 | 50.8 | 34 | 14.3 | 5 | 2.1 | 1 | 0.4 | 3 |
| 32 - I am welcome to discuss my child's educational needs with the school. | 91 | 38.2 | 120 | 50.4 | 20 | 8.4 | 6 | 2.5 | 1 | 0.4 | 3 |
| 33 - My child's school building is in good condition. | 96 | 40.3 | 123 | 51.7 | 16 | 6.7 | 3 | 1.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 |
| 34 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. | 75 | 31.4 | 129 | 54.0 | 32 | 13.4 | 2 | 0.8 | 1 | 0.4 | 2 |
| 35 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. | 54 | 22.6 | 96 | 40.2 | 66 | 27.6 | 21 | 8.8 | 2 | 0.8 | 2 |
| 36 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. | 14 | 5.9 | 10 | 4.2 | 24 | 10.2 | 70 | 29.7 | 118 | 50.0 | 5 |
| 37 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 57 | 23.9 | 120 | 50.4 | 50 | 21.0 | 7 | 2.9 | 4 | 1.7 | 3 |
| 38 - The school encourages parents to be involved. | 70 | 29.4 | 118 | 49.6 | 38 | 16.0 | 10 | 4.2 | 2 | 0.8 | 3 |
| 39 - The school board listens to parents concerns. | 30 | 12.6 | 86 | 36.1 | 100 | 42.0 | 17 | 7.1 | 5 | 2.1 | 3 |
| 40 - It is important for students to have access to computers at school. | 135 | 56.7 | 92 | 38.7 | 8 | 3.4 | 3 | 1.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 |
| 41 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. | 49 | 20.5 | 115 | 48.1 | 67 | 28.0 | 7 | 2.9 | 1 | 0.4 | 2 |
| 42 - The school encourages my child to do well on MAP tests. | 99 | 41.6 | 119 | 50.0 | 18 | 7.6 | 2 | 0.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 |
| 43 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 36 | 15.3 | 110 | 46.6 | 84 | 35.6 | 6 | 2.5 | 0 | 0.0 | 5 |
| 44 - My child's teacher makes learning interesting. | 35 | 14.7 | 125 | 52.5 | 60 | 25.2 | 13 | 5.5 | 5 | 2.1 | 3 |
| 45 - Teachers in my child's school really care about my child. | 46 | 19.3 | 112 | 47.1 | 55 | 23.1 | 18 | 7.6 | 7 | 2.9 | 3 |
| 46 - If a student in my child's school has a problem, teachers will listen and help. | 42 | 17.6 | 115 | 48.3 | 60 | 25.2 | 17 | 7.1 | 4 | 1.7 | 3 |
| 47 - Teachers treat my child with respect. | 55 | 23.1 | 121 | 50.8 | 43 | 18.1 | 18 | 7.6 | 1 | 0.4 | 3 |
| 48 - My child knows what he/she are supposed to be learning. | 52 | 21.8 | 155 | 64.9 | 28 | 11.7 | 4 | 1.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 49 - My child's teacher expects very good work from my child. | 64 | 26.7 | 144 | 60.0 | 24 | 10.0 | 7 | 2.9 | 1 | 0.4 | 1 |
| 50 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career goals. | 32 | 13.5 | 85 | 35.9 | 94 | 39.7 | 21 | 8.9 | 5 | 2.1 | 4 |
| 51 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. | 52 | 21.9 | 112 | 47.3 | 66 | 27.8 | 5 | 2.1 | 2 | 0.8 | 4 |
| 52 - The school has a written plan for improving student achievement | 34 | 14.7 | 75 | 32.5 | 109 | 47.2 | 11 | 4.8 | 2 | 0.9 | 10 |
| 53 - What is taught at school meets the needs of my child. | 41 | 17.2 | 142 | 59.7 | 31 | 13.0 | 20 | 8.4 | 4 | 1.7 | 3 |
| 54 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. | 37 | 15.7 | 102 | 43.4 | 70 | 29.8 | 21 | 8.9 | 5 | 2.1 | 6 |
| 55 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. | 71 | 30.1 | 127 | 53.8 | 30 | 12.7 | 6 | 2.5 | 2 | 0.8 | 5 |
| 56 - I receive information about the educational programs available to my child at school. | 41 | 17.6 | 107 | 45.9 | 50 | 21.5 | 27 | 11.6 | 8 | 3.4 | 8 |
| 57 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. | 41 | 17.3 | 146 | 61.6 | 35 | 14.8 | 14 | 5.9 | 1 | 0.4 | 4 |
| 58 - The school board has high expectations for student learning. | 51 | 21.5 | 124 | 52.3 | 50 | 21.1 | 9 | 3.8 | 3 | 1.3 | 4 |
| 59 - My child has fun learning. | 42 | 17.7 | 126 | 53.2 | 41 | 17.3 | 19 | 8.0 | 9 | 3.8 | 4 |
| 60 - The community is proud of this school. | 117 | 49.4 | 100 | 42.2 | 18 | 7.6 | 2 | 0.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 4 |
| 61 - I receive regular communications from school about how well my child is doing in school. | 73 | 30.5 | 122 | 51.0 | 24 | 10.0 | 14 | 5.9 | 6 | 2.5 | 2 |
| 62 - I believe my child can do well in school. | 134 | 56.1 | 101 | 42.3 | 4 | 1.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 63 - Other children are friendly to my child. | 78 | 32.8 | 126 | 52.9 | 23 | 9.7 | 7 | 2.9 | 4 | 1.7 | 3 |
| 64 - My child's teachers are good teachers. | 59 | 24.8 | 129 | 54.2 | 38 | 16.0 | 11 | 4.6 | 1 | 0.4 | 3 |
| 65 - There is a feeling of belonging at my child's school. | 70 | 29.3 | 118 | 49.4 | 40 | 16.7 | 11 | 4.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 66 - My child's teachers think my child can learn. | 83 | 34.9 | 127 | 53.4 | 27 | 11.3 | 1 | 0.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 |
| 67 - My child is treated fairly at school. | 67 | 28.0 | 131 | 54.8 | 35 | 14.6 | 5 | 2.1 | 1 | 0.4 | 2 |
| 68 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 68 | 28.6 | 117 | 49.2 | 44 | 18.5 | 7 | 2.9 | 2 | 0.8 | 3 |
| Data Collected in Spring, 2002 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |