MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Parent Frequency Distribution Report
FT. ZUMWALT NORTH HIGH, FT. ZUMWALT R-II School District

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
4TH 1 0.13
6TH 1 0.13
9TH 172 23.09
10TH 202 27.11
11TH 182 24.43
12TH 187 25.10

Frequency Missing = 12

 

My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 312 42.68
Girl 419 57.32

Frequency Missing = 26

 

What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 582 78.02
FATHER 131 17.56
STEPMOTHER 9 1.21
STEPFATHER 5 0.67
GRANDMOTHER 5 0.67
OTHER RELATIVE 8 1.07
UNRELATED 6 0.80

Frequency Missing = 11

 

How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 14 1.88
1 219 29.40
2 448 60.13
3 OR MORE 64 8.59

Frequency Missing = 12

 

How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 177 23.63
5 - 10 YRS 211 28.17
11 - 15 YRS 141 18.83
OVER 15 YRS 220 29.37

Frequency Missing = 8

 

How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 255 34.05
2 HRS 261 34.85
3 HRS 130 17.36
4 HRS 70 9.35
5 HRS 21 2.80
6 + HRS 12 1.60

Frequency Missing = 8

 

Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 140 18.74
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 486 65.06
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 108 14.46
OTHER 13 1.74

Frequency Missing = 10

 

Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 685 92.94
AFR. AMERICAN (N-HISPC) 19 2.58
ASIAN 9 1.22
AMERICAN INDIAN 1 0.14
HISPANIC 16 2.17
MULTI-RACIAL 7 0.95

Frequency Missing = 20

 

How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
NONE 20 2.66
1 248 33.02
2 281 37.42
3 136 18.11
4 51 6.79
5 6 0.80
6 5 0.67
7 OR MORE 4 0.53

Frequency Missing = 6

 

Vocational Education
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 687 90.75
YES 70 9.25
 
Gifted/Talented Program
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 720 95.11
YES 37 4.89
 
Title I Services
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 746 98.55
YES 11 1.45
 
Special Education
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 690 91.15
YES 67 8.85
 
Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
UNDER 30 3 0.40
30 - 39 172 23.12
40 - 49 481 64.65
50 - 59 79 10.62
60 OR OVER 9 1.21

Frequency Missing = 13

 

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 67 8.95
2 YR COLL/TECH 211 28.17
4 YR COLLEGE 420 56.07
OTHER 51 6.81

Frequency Missing = 8

 

Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
ELEM. SCHOOL 2 0.27
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 33 4.41
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 228 30.48
SOME COLLEGE 249 33.29
COLLEGE GRADUATE 188 25.13
GRADUATE SCHOOL 48 6.42

Frequency Missing = 9

 

Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 9 1.27
10,000 - 19,999 20 2.83
20,000 - 29,999 40 5.67
30,000 - 39,999 68 9.63
40,000 - 49,999 75 10.62
50,000 - 59,999 101 14.31
60,000 - 69,999 97 13.74
OVER $70,000 296 41.93

Frequency Missing = 51

 

Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 260 35.14
HALF A & B 197 26.62
MOSTLY B 61 8.24
HALF B & C 118 15.95
MOSTLY C 48 6.49
HALF C & D 31 4.19
MOSTLY D 10 1.35
BELOW D 4 0.54
GRADE NOT GIVEN 11 1.49

Frequency Missing = 17

 

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 249 34.73
GOTTEN WORSE 71 9.90
STAYED THE SAME 397 55.37

Frequency Missing = 40

 

How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 72 9.64
DOESNT DO IT 11 1.47
1/2 HR OR LESS 162 21.69
1 HR 310 41.50
2 HRS 141 18.88
MORE THAN 2 HRS 51 6.83

Frequency Missing = 10

 

Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT18a Frequency Percent
NEVER 197 26.73
ONCE/TWICE 332 45.05
3-5 TIMES 153 20.76
5-10 TIMES 37 5.02
11+ TIMES 18 2.44

Frequency Missing = 20

 

Gone to an open house at school.
PRT18b Frequency Percent
NEVER 212 28.65
ONCE/TWICE 455 61.49
3-5 TIMES 49 6.62
5-10 TIMES 13 1.76
11+ TIMES 11 1.49

Frequency Missing = 17

 

Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT18c Frequency Percent
NEVER 286 38.96
ONCE/TWICE 338 46.05
3-5 TIMES 75 10.22
5-10 TIMES 17 2.32
11+ TIMES 18 2.45

Frequency Missing = 23

 

Visited the school on your own.
PRT18d Frequency Percent
NEVER 251 33.92
ONCE/TWICE 306 41.35
3-5 TIMES 115 15.54
5-10 TIMES 31 4.19
11+ TIMES 37 5.00

Frequency Missing = 17

 

Helped with after-school activities.
PRT18e Frequency Percent
NEVER 453 60.97
ONCE/TWICE 168 22.61
3-5 TIMES 63 8.48
5-10 TIMES 17 2.29
11+ TIMES 42 5.65

Frequency Missing = 14

 

Helped with classroom learning.
PRT18f Frequency Percent
NEVER 652 87.99
ONCE/TWICE 62 8.37
3-5 TIMES 18 2.43
5-10 TIMES 5 0.67
11+ TIMES 4 0.54

Frequency Missing = 16

 

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 73 9.85
B 343 46.29
C 222 29.96
D 39 5.26
F 12 1.62
DONT KNOW 52 7.02

Frequency Missing = 16

 

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 22 2.97
B 125 16.89
C 324 43.78
D 93 12.57
F 19 2.57
DONT KNOW 157 21.22

Frequency Missing = 17

 

I know the first name
of 5 or more of my child's
closest friends.
prt21a Frequency Percent
NO 60 8.01
YES 689 91.99

Frequency Missing = 8

 

I know the parents of
5 or more of my child's
closest friends.
prt21b Frequency Percent
NO 320 42.90
YES 426 57.10

Frequency Missing = 11

 

I enforce family rules
about how many hours our
child can watch TV.
prt21c Frequency Percent
NO 415 55.85
YES 328 44.15

Frequency Missing = 14

 

I have expectations for
our child to maintain
a certain grade average.
prt21d Frequency Percent
NO 55 7.37
YES 691 92.63

Frequency Missing = 11

 

I enforce family rules
for our child about doing
homework.
prt21e Frequency Percent
NO 97 12.99
YES 650 87.01

Frequency Missing = 10

 

My child has a computer
at home to use for school
work.
prt21f Frequency Percent
NO 68 9.09
YES 680 90.91

Frequency Missing = 9

 

My child has access to
the internet at home.
prt21g Frequency Percent
NO 99 13.25
YES 648 86.75

Frequency Missing = 10

 

Talk to your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt22a Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 12 1.60
RARELY 27 3.60
OCCASIONALLY 160 21.33
REGULARLY 551 73.47

Frequency Missing = 7

 

Talk to your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt22b Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 13 1.74
RARELY 45 6.02
OCCASIONALLY 222 29.68
REGULARLY 468 62.57

Frequency Missing = 9

 

Talk to your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt22c Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 10 1.34
RARELY 39 5.22
OCCASIONALLY 199 26.64
REGULARLY 499 66.80

Frequency Missing = 10

Data Collected in Spring, 2005
Tables Posted May 31, 2006
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Parent Frequency Distribution Report
FT. ZUMWALT NORTH HIGH, FT. ZUMWALT 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. 78 10.5 371 50.1 223 30.1 54 7.3 15 2.0 16
24 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 149 20.1 456 61.5 104 14.0 20 2.7 12 1.6 16
25 - There are good learning materials at my child's school. 90 12.2 401 54.4 215 29.2 21 2.8 10 1.4 20
26 - My child likes attending this school. 166 22.4 373 50.4 129 17.4 51 6.9 21 2.8 17
27 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 184 24.8 403 54.4 116 15.7 30 4.0 8 1.1 16
28 - My child's school is a good place to learn. 131 17.7 410 55.3 167 22.5 23 3.1 10 1.3 16
29 - My child uses computers effectively at school. 103 14.0 342 46.5 232 31.5 45 6.1 14 1.9 21
30 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 164 22.2 390 52.7 134 18.1 39 5.3 13 1.8 17
31 - I feel my child is safe at school. 145 19.5 444 59.7 107 14.4 33 4.4 15 2.0 13
32 - I am welcome to discuss my child's educational needs with the school. 156 21.0 440 59.2 124 16.7 14 1.9 9 1.2 14
33 - My child's school building is in good condition. 129 17.4 419 56.5 129 17.4 49 6.6 15 2.0 16
34 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 87 11.8 322 43.6 219 29.6 87 11.8 24 3.2 18
35 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 74 10.0 342 46.1 228 30.7 75 10.1 23 3.1 15
36 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 60 8.1 99 13.4 159 21.5 297 40.1 125 16.9 17
37 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 58 7.9 332 45.1 274 37.2 61 8.3 11 1.5 21
38 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 103 13.9 405 54.7 175 23.6 46 6.2 12 1.6 16
39 - The school board listens to parents concerns. 37 5.0 205 28.0 401 54.7 62 8.5 28 3.8 24
40 - It is important for students to have access to computers at school. 290 39.2 379 51.3 57 7.7 10 1.4 3 0.4 18
41 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 126 17.1 396 53.8 180 24.5 23 3.1 11 1.5 21
42 - The school encourages my child to do well on MAP tests. 182 24.6 431 58.3 113 15.3 6 0.8 7 0.9 18
43 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 85 11.7 322 44.2 279 38.3 33 4.5 10 1.4 28
44 - My child's teacher makes learning interesting. 64 8.7 333 45.2 288 39.1 37 5.0 14 1.9 21
45 - Teachers in my child's school really care about my child. 96 13.1 314 42.7 238 32.4 69 9.4 18 2.4 22
46 - If a student in my child's school has a problem, teachers will listen and help. 94 12.8 341 46.5 239 32.6 47 6.4 13 1.8 23
47 - Teachers treat my child with respect. 107 14.5 395 53.4 189 25.5 37 5.0 12 1.6 17
48 - My child knows what he/she are supposed to be learning. 129 17.4 471 63.6 111 15.0 22 3.0 7 0.9 17
49 - My child's teacher expects very good work from my child. 137 18.5 438 59.1 147 19.8 12 1.6 7 0.9 16
50 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career goals. 97 13.3 316 43.2 241 32.9 61 8.3 17 2.3 25
51 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 176 24.0 392 53.6 125 17.1 24 3.3 15 2.0 25
52 - The school has a written plan for improving student achievement 65 8.9 239 32.7 378 51.7 34 4.7 15 2.1 26
53 - What is taught at school meets the needs of my child. 82 11.1 410 55.5 189 25.6 46 6.2 12 1.6 18
54 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 57 7.7 272 37.0 279 37.9 98 13.3 30 4.1 21
55 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 153 20.6 334 45.1 189 25.5 43 5.8 22 3.0 16
56 - I receive information about the educational programs available to my child at school. 87 11.8 380 51.5 176 23.8 69 9.3 26 3.5 19
57 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 81 11.0 398 54.1 182 24.7 59 8.0 16 2.2 21
58 - The school board has high expectations for student learning. 82 11.2 311 42.7 280 38.4 44 6.0 12 1.6 28
59 - My child has fun learning. 89 12.1 335 45.5 219 29.8 77 10.5 16 2.2 21
60 - The community is proud of this school. 93 12.7 340 46.3 250 34.0 42 5.7 10 1.4 22
61 - I receive regular communications from school about how well my child is doing in school. 87 11.8 313 42.5 186 25.2 118 16.0 33 4.5 20
62 - I believe my child can do well in school. 376 51.0 321 43.6 34 4.6 3 0.4 3 0.4 20
63 - Other children are friendly to my child. 165 22.4 410 55.7 113 15.4 38 5.2 10 1.4 21
64 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 120 16.3 391 53.2 199 27.1 17 2.3 8 1.1 22
65 - There is a feeling of belonging at my child's school. 119 16.2 333 45.2 211 28.7 53 7.2 20 2.7 21
66 - My child's teachers think my child can learn. 163 22.1 422 57.3 133 18.0 14 1.9 5 0.7 20
67 - My child is treated fairly at school. 126 17.1 421 57.2 158 21.5 17 2.3 14 1.9 21
68 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 62 8.4 255 34.7 342 46.5 59 8.0 17 2.3 22

Data Collected in Spring, 2005
Tables Posted May 31, 2006
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education