| 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? |
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| 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? |
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| 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? |
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| 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? |
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| 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? |
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| 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? |
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| 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? |
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| 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? |
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| 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? |
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| 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? |
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| 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? |
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| 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? |
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| 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? |
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| 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? |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| prt21d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 20 | 6.47 |
| YES | 289 | 93.53 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| I enforce family rules for our child about doing homework. |
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| 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. |
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| prt21f | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 66 | 21.36 |
| YES | 243 | 78.64 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| My child has access to the internet at home. |
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| prt21g | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 86 | 27.74 |
| YES | 224 | 72.26 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Talk to your child about his/her experiences in school. |
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| 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 |
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| 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. |
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| 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 |
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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. | 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 |