MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Parent Frequency Distribution Report
FOREST PARK ELEM., FT. ZUMWALT R-II School District

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
K-1 3 0.96
2ND 2 0.64
3RD 94 30.23
4TH 90 28.94
5TH 121 38.91
7TH 1 0.32

Frequency Missing = 1

 

My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 149 49.34
Girl 153 50.66

Frequency Missing = 10

 

What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 257 82.90
FATHER 43 13.87
STEPMOTHER 2 0.65
STEPFATHER 3 0.97
GRANDMOTHER 3 0.97
OTHER RELATIVE 1 0.32
UNRELATED 1 0.32

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 5 1.61
1 135 43.55
2 167 53.87
3 OR MORE 3 0.97

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 116 37.42
5 - 10 YRS 102 32.90
11 - 15 YRS 43 13.87
OVER 15 YRS 49 15.81

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 61 19.68
2 HRS 148 47.74
3 HRS 68 21.94
4 HRS 21 6.77
5 HRS 6 1.94
6 + HRS 6 1.94

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 59 18.97
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 199 63.99
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 45 14.47
OTHER 8 2.57

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 281 90.94
AFR. AMERICAN (N-HISPC) 11 3.56
ASIAN 3 0.97
AMERICAN INDIAN 1 0.32
HISPANIC 9 2.91
MULTI-RACIAL 4 1.29

Frequency Missing = 3

 

How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
NONE 1 0.32
1 43 13.78
2 144 46.15
3 84 26.92
4 33 10.58
5 3 0.96
6 4 1.28
 
Vocational Education
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 292 93.59
YES 20 6.41
 
Gifted/Talented Program
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 297 95.19
YES 15 4.81
 
Title I Services
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 265 84.94
YES 47 15.06
 
Special Education
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 284 91.03
YES 28 8.97
 
Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
UNDER 30 36 11.65
30 - 39 167 54.05
40 - 49 102 33.01
50 - 59 3 0.97
60 OR OVER 1 0.32

Frequency Missing = 3

 

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 16 5.21
2 YR COLL/TECH 48 15.64
4 YR COLLEGE 225 73.29
OTHER 18 5.86

Frequency Missing = 5

 

Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
ELEM. SCHOOL 2 0.65
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 23 7.49
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 92 29.97
SOME COLLEGE 101 32.90
COLLEGE GRADUATE 71 23.13
GRADUATE SCHOOL 18 5.86

Frequency Missing = 5

 

Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 13 4.32
10,000 - 19,999 23 7.64
20,000 - 29,999 28 9.30
30,000 - 39,999 32 10.63
40,000 - 49,999 38 12.62
50,000 - 59,999 32 10.63
60,000 - 69,999 44 14.62
OVER $70,000 91 30.23

Frequency Missing = 11

 

Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 117 38.61
HALF A & B 93 30.69
MOSTLY B 20 6.60
HALF B & C 24 7.92
MOSTLY C 3 0.99
HALF C & D 5 1.65
MOSTLY D 1 0.33
BELOW D 1 0.33
GRADE NOT GIVEN 39 12.87

Frequency Missing = 9

 

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 106 37.72
GOTTEN WORSE 14 4.98
STAYED THE SAME 161 57.30

Frequency Missing = 31

 

How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 6 1.95
DOESNT DO IT 1 0.32
1/2 HR OR LESS 129 41.88
1 HR 145 47.08
2 HRS 23 7.47
MORE THAN 2 HRS 4 1.30

Frequency Missing = 4

 

Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT18a Frequency Percent
NEVER 8 2.61
ONCE/TWICE 85 27.78
3-5 TIMES 117 38.24
5-10 TIMES 58 18.95
11+ TIMES 38 12.42

Frequency Missing = 6

 

Gone to an open house at school.
PRT18b Frequency Percent
NEVER 11 3.61
ONCE/TWICE 206 67.54
3-5 TIMES 76 24.92
5-10 TIMES 5 1.64
11+ TIMES 7 2.30

Frequency Missing = 7

 

Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT18c Frequency Percent
NEVER 14 4.61
ONCE/TWICE 182 59.87
3-5 TIMES 87 28.62
5-10 TIMES 14 4.61
11+ TIMES 7 2.30

Frequency Missing = 8

 

Visited the school on your own.
PRT18d Frequency Percent
NEVER 38 12.42
ONCE/TWICE 105 34.31
3-5 TIMES 88 28.76
5-10 TIMES 42 13.73
11+ TIMES 33 10.78

Frequency Missing = 6

 

Helped with after-school activities.
PRT18e Frequency Percent
NEVER 184 59.93
ONCE/TWICE 73 23.78
3-5 TIMES 24 7.82
5-10 TIMES 10 3.26
11+ TIMES 16 5.21

Frequency Missing = 5

 

Helped with classroom learning.
PRT18f Frequency Percent
NEVER 199 64.82
ONCE/TWICE 67 21.82
3-5 TIMES 24 7.82
5-10 TIMES 8 2.61
11+ TIMES 9 2.93

Frequency Missing = 5

 

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 50 16.13
B 148 47.74
C 71 22.90
D 11 3.55
DONT KNOW 30 9.68

Frequency Missing = 2

 

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 6 1.93
B 51 16.40
C 138 44.37
D 44 14.15
F 4 1.29
DONT KNOW 68 21.86

Frequency Missing = 1

 

I know the first name
of 5 or more of my child's
closest friends.
prt21a Frequency Percent
NO 18 5.81
YES 292 94.19

Frequency Missing = 2

 

I know the parents of
5 or more of my child's
closest friends.
prt21b Frequency Percent
NO 95 30.65
YES 215 69.35

Frequency Missing = 2

 

I enforce family rules
about how many hours our
child can watch TV.
prt21c Frequency Percent
NO 92 29.58
YES 219 70.42

Frequency Missing = 1

 

I have expectations for
our child to maintain
a certain grade average.
prt21d Frequency Percent
NO 20 6.47
YES 289 93.53

Frequency Missing = 3

 

I enforce family rules
for our child about doing
homework.
prt21e Frequency Percent
NO 4 1.29
YES 307 98.71

Frequency Missing = 1

 

My child has a computer
at home to use for school
work.
prt21f Frequency Percent
NO 66 21.36
YES 243 78.64

Frequency Missing = 3

 

My child has access to
the internet at home.
prt21g Frequency Percent
NO 86 27.74
YES 224 72.26

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Talk to your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt22a Frequency Percent
RARELY 5 1.61
OCCASIONALLY 15 4.84
REGULARLY 290 93.55

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Talk to your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt22b Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 67 21.54
RARELY 80 25.72
OCCASIONALLY 105 33.76
REGULARLY 59 18.97

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Talk to your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt22c Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 25 8.04
RARELY 50 16.08
OCCASIONALLY 139 44.69
REGULARLY 97 31.19

Frequency Missing = 1

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

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Parent Frequency Distribution Report
FOREST PARK ELEM., 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. 51 16.5 181 58.6 64 20.7 11 3.6 2 0.6 3
24 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 78 25.2 188 60.8 38 12.3 4 1.3 1 0.3 3
25 - There are good learning materials at my child's school. 84 27.3 172 55.8 49 15.9 2 0.6 1 0.3 4
26 - My child likes attending this school. 125 40.6 146 47.4 29 9.4 5 1.6 3 1.0 4
27 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 140 45.8 134 43.8 24 7.8 4 1.3 4 1.3 6
28 - My child's school is a good place to learn. 96 31.6 171 56.3 32 10.5 5 1.6 0 0.0 8
29 - My child uses computers effectively at school. 43 14.1 116 38.0 118 38.7 22 7.2 6 2.0 7
30 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 89 29.1 177 57.8 35 11.4 4 1.3 1 0.3 6
31 - I feel my child is safe at school. 99 32.1 172 55.8 30 9.7 7 2.3 0 0.0 4
32 - I am welcome to discuss my child's educational needs with the school. 113 36.7 159 51.6 30 9.7 6 1.9 0 0.0 4
33 - My child's school building is in good condition. 78 25.3 184 59.7 35 11.4 6 1.9 5 1.6 4
34 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 47 15.3 107 34.7 108 35.1 36 11.7 10 3.2 4
35 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 62 20.2 165 53.7 61 19.9 17 5.5 2 0.7 5
36 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 18 5.9 36 11.7 61 19.9 126 41.0 66 21.5 5
37 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 17 5.6 128 41.8 127 41.5 27 8.8 7 2.3 6
38 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 101 32.8 169 54.9 31 10.1 7 2.3 0 0.0 4
39 - The school board listens to parents concerns. 20 6.5 77 25.1 182 59.3 22 7.2 6 2.0 5
40 - It is important for students to have access to computers at school. 147 47.7 132 42.9 28 9.1 1 0.3 0 0.0 4
41 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 78 25.4 168 54.7 54 17.6 7 2.3 0 0.0 5
42 - The school encourages my child to do well on MAP tests. 116 37.7 157 51.0 34 11.0 1 0.3 0 0.0 4
43 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 40 13.2 109 36.0 143 47.2 9 3.0 2 0.7 9
44 - My child's teacher makes learning interesting. 87 28.5 158 51.8 58 19.0 2 0.7 0 0.0 7
45 - Teachers in my child's school really care about my child. 93 30.7 135 44.6 52 17.2 12 4.0 11 3.6 9
46 - If a student in my child's school has a problem, teachers will listen and help. 77 25.2 168 55.1 52 17.0 4 1.3 4 1.3 7
47 - Teachers treat my child with respect. 98 31.9 161 52.4 43 14.0 5 1.6 0 0.0 5
48 - My child knows what he/she are supposed to be learning. 85 27.6 188 61.0 28 9.1 6 1.9 1 0.3 4
49 - My child's teacher expects very good work from my child. 85 27.7 179 58.3 42 13.7 0 0.0 1 0.3 5
50 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career goals. 25 8.2 97 31.7 157 51.3 24 7.8 3 1.0 6
51 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 68 22.3 134 43.9 94 30.8 5 1.6 4 1.3 7
52 - The school has a written plan for improving student achievement 43 14.1 98 32.2 151 49.7 11 3.6 1 0.3 8
53 - What is taught at school meets the needs of my child. 59 19.2 175 57.0 58 18.9 11 3.6 4 1.3 5
54 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 72 23.5 169 55.0 52 16.9 13 4.2 1 0.3 5
55 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 105 34.2 147 47.9 46 15.0 5 1.6 4 1.3 5
56 - I receive information about the educational programs available to my child at school. 74 24.1 149 48.5 61 19.9 21 6.8 2 0.7 5
57 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 86 28.2 165 54.1 46 15.1 7 2.3 1 0.3 7
58 - The school board has high expectations for student learning. 44 14.4 124 40.7 126 41.3 9 3.0 2 0.7 7
59 - My child has fun learning. 84 27.4 182 59.3 32 10.4 7 2.3 2 0.7 5
60 - The community is proud of this school. 46 15.2 152 50.2 93 30.7 8 2.6 4 1.3 9
61 - I receive regular communications from school about how well my child is doing in school. 74 24.2 162 52.9 51 16.7 17 5.6 2 0.7 6
62 - I believe my child can do well in school. 179 58.3 119 38.8 9 2.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 5
63 - Other children are friendly to my child. 89 29.2 173 56.7 37 12.1 5 1.6 1 0.3 7
64 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 119 38.9 149 48.7 33 10.8 2 0.7 3 1.0 6
65 - There is a feeling of belonging at my child's school. 72 23.5 163 53.1 63 20.5 4 1.3 5 1.6 5
66 - My child's teachers think my child can learn. 110 36.2 163 53.6 31 10.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 8
67 - My child is treated fairly at school. 85 28.1 166 54.8 42 13.9 7 2.3 3 1.0 9
68 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 42 13.8 124 40.8 124 40.8 8 2.6 6 2.0 8

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