MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Parent Frequency Distribution Report
BOONE TRAIL ELEM., WENTZVILLE R-IV School District

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
K-1 71 31.98
2ND 46 20.72
3RD 27 12.16
4TH 34 15.32
5TH 43 19.37
8TH 1 0.45

Frequency Missing = 5

 

My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 127 56.70
Girl 97 43.30

Frequency Missing = 3

 

What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 198 88.79
FATHER 22 9.87
GRANDMOTHER 3 1.35

Frequency Missing = 4

 

How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 3 1.33
1 92 40.89
2 123 54.67
3 OR MORE 7 3.11

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 125 55.56
5 - 10 YRS 61 27.11
11 - 15 YRS 20 8.89
OVER 15 YRS 19 8.44

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 66 29.60
2 HRS 100 44.84
3 HRS 46 20.63
4 HRS 7 3.14
5 HRS 3 1.35
6 + HRS 1 0.45

Frequency Missing = 4

 

Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 18 8.04
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 174 77.68
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 30 13.39
OTHER 2 0.89

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 217 96.88
AFR. AMERICAN (N-HISPC) 4 1.79
HISPANIC 1 0.45
MULTI-RACIAL 2 0.89

Frequency Missing = 3

 

How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
NONE 1 0.45
1 33 14.73
2 115 51.34
3 53 23.66
4 18 8.04
5 3 1.34
6 1 0.45

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Vocational Education
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 212 93.39
YES 15 6.61
 
Gifted/Talented Program
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 208 91.63
YES 19 8.37
 
Title I Services
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 216 95.15
YES 11 4.85
 
Special Education
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 210 92.51
YES 17 7.49
 
Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
UNDER 30 38 16.96
30 - 39 121 54.02
40 - 49 63 28.13
50 - 59 2 0.89

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 3 1.40
2 YR COLL/TECH 29 13.55
4 YR COLLEGE 172 80.37
OTHER 10 4.67

Frequency Missing = 13

 

Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
ELEM. SCHOOL 1 0.45
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 9 4.04
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 60 26.91
SOME COLLEGE 78 34.98
COLLEGE GRADUATE 57 25.56
GRADUATE SCHOOL 18 8.07

Frequency Missing = 4

 

Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 2 0.94
10,000 - 19,999 7 3.30
20,000 - 29,999 14 6.60
30,000 - 39,999 26 12.26
40,000 - 49,999 22 10.38
50,000 - 59,999 28 13.21
60,000 - 69,999 32 15.09
OVER $70,000 81 38.21

Frequency Missing = 15

 

Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 86 39.45
HALF A & B 48 22.02
MOSTLY B 6 2.75
HALF B & C 7 3.21
MOSTLY C 3 1.38
HALF C & D 1 0.46
GRADE NOT GIVEN 67 30.73

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 135 66.18
GOTTEN WORSE 20 9.80
STAYED THE SAME 49 24.02

Frequency Missing = 23

 

How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 67 29.65
DOESNT DO IT 1 0.44
1/2 HR OR LESS 108 47.79
1 HR 44 19.47
2 HRS 3 1.33
MORE THAN 2 HRS 3 1.33

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT18a Frequency Percent
NEVER 4 1.78
ONCE/TWICE 86 38.22
3-5 TIMES 79 35.11
5-10 TIMES 25 11.11
11+ TIMES 31 13.78

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Gone to an open house at school.
PRT18b Frequency Percent
NEVER 16 7.17
ONCE/TWICE 156 69.96
3-5 TIMES 40 17.94
5-10 TIMES 8 3.59
11+ TIMES 3 1.35

Frequency Missing = 4

 

Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT18c Frequency Percent
NEVER 6 2.69
ONCE/TWICE 147 65.92
3-5 TIMES 58 26.01
5-10 TIMES 10 4.48
11+ TIMES 2 0.90

Frequency Missing = 4

 

Visited the school on your own.
PRT18d Frequency Percent
NEVER 25 11.31
ONCE/TWICE 85 38.46
3-5 TIMES 63 28.51
5-10 TIMES 21 9.50
11+ TIMES 27 12.22

Frequency Missing = 6

 

Helped with after-school activities.
PRT18e Frequency Percent
NEVER 129 58.11
ONCE/TWICE 56 25.23
3-5 TIMES 19 8.56
5-10 TIMES 8 3.60
11+ TIMES 10 4.50

Frequency Missing = 5

 

Helped with classroom learning.
PRT18f Frequency Percent
NEVER 137 61.99
ONCE/TWICE 38 17.19
3-5 TIMES 18 8.14
5-10 TIMES 6 2.71
11+ TIMES 22 9.95

Frequency Missing = 6

 

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 69 31.08
B 108 48.65
C 25 11.26
D 3 1.35
DONT KNOW 17 7.66

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?
prt20 Frequency Percent
A 4 1.83
B 42 19.27
C 110 50.46
D 21 9.63
F 1 0.46
DONT KNOW 40 18.35

Frequency Missing = 9

 

I know the first name
of 5 or more of my child's
closest friends.
prt21a Frequency Percent
NO 14 6.25
YES 210 93.75

Frequency Missing = 3

 

I know the parents of
5 or more of my child's
closest friends.
prt21b Frequency Percent
NO 99 44.80
YES 122 55.20

Frequency Missing = 6

 

I enforce family rules
about how many hours our
child can watch TV.
prt21c Frequency Percent
NO 50 22.52
YES 172 77.48

Frequency Missing = 5

 

I have expectations for
our child to maintain
a certain grade average.
prt21d Frequency Percent
NO 17 7.62
YES 206 92.38

Frequency Missing = 4

 

I enforce family rules
for our child about doing
homework.
prt21e Frequency Percent
NO 8 3.59
YES 215 96.41

Frequency Missing = 4

 

My child has a computer
at home to use for school
work.
prt21f Frequency Percent
NO 41 18.47
YES 181 81.53

Frequency Missing = 5

 

My child has access to
the internet at home.
prt21g Frequency Percent
NO 61 27.35
YES 162 72.65

Frequency Missing = 4

 

Talk to your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt22a Frequency Percent
RARELY 2 0.89
OCCASIONALLY 15 6.70
REGULARLY 207 92.41

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Talk to your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt22b Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 69 31.36
RARELY 44 20.00
OCCASIONALLY 81 36.82
REGULARLY 26 11.82

Frequency Missing = 7

 

Talk to your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt22c Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 42 19.27
RARELY 33 15.14
OCCASIONALLY 91 41.74
REGULARLY 52 23.85

Frequency Missing = 9

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

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Parent Frequency Distribution Report
BOONE TRAIL ELEM., WENTZVILLE R-IV 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. 68 30.0 118 52.0 27 11.9 6 2.6 8 3.5 0
24 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 91 40.6 111 49.6 16 7.1 3 1.3 3 1.3 3
25 - There are good learning materials at my child's school. 82 36.4 127 56.4 8 3.6 3 1.3 5 2.2 2
26 - My child likes attending this school. 123 54.4 82 36.3 13 5.8 1 0.4 7 3.1 1
27 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 117 52.5 87 39.0 10 4.5 4 1.8 5 2.2 4
28 - My child's school is a good place to learn. 106 47.3 99 44.2 15 6.7 0 0.0 4 1.8 3
29 - My child uses computers effectively at school. 53 23.5 97 42.9 57 25.2 6 2.7 13 5.8 1
30 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 111 49.1 98 43.4 9 4.0 1 0.4 7 3.1 1
31 - I feel my child is safe at school. 84 37.8 113 50.9 22 9.9 1 0.5 2 0.9 5
32 - I am welcome to discuss my child's educational needs with the school. 106 47.1 98 43.6 11 4.9 4 1.8 6 2.7 2
33 - My child's school building is in good condition. 110 50.2 100 45.7 3 1.4 5 2.3 1 0.5 8
34 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 47 21.3 85 38.5 59 26.7 19 8.6 11 5.0 6
35 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 57 25.9 114 51.8 41 18.6 5 2.3 3 1.4 7
36 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 12 5.5 9 4.1 32 14.5 72 32.7 95 43.2 7
37 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 19 8.8 133 61.3 58 26.7 6 2.8 1 0.5 10
38 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 98 44.5 113 51.4 5 2.3 4 1.8 0 0.0 7
39 - The school board listens to parents concerns. 32 14.7 67 30.7 105 48.2 9 4.1 5 2.3 9
40 - It is important for students to have access to computers at school. 130 59.1 76 34.5 13 5.9 1 0.5 0 0.0 7
41 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 70 32.1 108 49.5 35 16.1 5 2.3 0 0.0 9
42 - The school encourages my child to do well on MAP tests. 84 38.9 95 44.0 35 16.2 2 0.9 0 0.0 11
43 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 38 17.8 75 35.2 97 45.5 2 0.9 1 0.5 14
44 - My child's teacher makes learning interesting. 113 51.8 90 41.3 11 5.0 4 1.8 0 0.0 9
45 - Teachers in my child's school really care about my child. 94 43.1 96 44.0 13 6.0 8 3.7 7 3.2 9
46 - If a student in my child's school has a problem, teachers will listen and help. 80 37.4 114 53.3 17 7.9 3 1.4 0 0.0 13
47 - Teachers treat my child with respect. 96 43.4 113 51.1 9 4.1 2 0.9 1 0.5 6
48 - My child knows what he/she are supposed to be learning. 90 40.9 115 52.3 13 5.9 2 0.9 0 0.0 7
49 - My child's teacher expects very good work from my child. 86 39.3 117 53.4 14 6.4 2 0.9 0 0.0 8
50 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career goals. 34 15.9 74 34.6 95 44.4 9 4.2 2 0.9 13
51 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 62 28.7 102 47.2 49 22.7 3 1.4 0 0.0 11
52 - The school has a written plan for improving student achievement 50 23.4 82 38.3 82 38.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 13
53 - What is taught at school meets the needs of my child. 63 28.6 126 57.3 22 10.0 9 4.1 0 0.0 7
54 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 78 35.9 109 50.2 25 11.5 5 2.3 0 0.0 10
55 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 105 48.2 93 42.7 19 8.7 1 0.5 0 0.0 9
56 - I receive information about the educational programs available to my child at school. 76 35.2 98 45.4 31 14.4 8 3.7 3 1.4 11
57 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 82 37.8 119 54.8 11 5.1 4 1.8 1 0.5 10
58 - The school board has high expectations for student learning. 60 27.6 99 45.6 55 25.3 1 0.5 2 0.9 10
59 - My child has fun learning. 105 47.9 101 46.1 12 5.5 1 0.5 0 0.0 8
60 - The community is proud of this school. 87 39.7 104 47.5 26 11.9 2 0.9 0 0.0 8
61 - I receive regular communications from school about how well my child is doing in school. 94 42.7 92 41.8 25 11.4 7 3.2 2 0.9 7
62 - I believe my child can do well in school. 147 66.8 72 32.7 1 0.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 7
63 - Other children are friendly to my child. 82 38.0 116 53.7 17 7.9 1 0.5 0 0.0 11
64 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 124 57.7 81 37.7 9 4.2 1 0.5 0 0.0 12
65 - There is a feeling of belonging at my child's school. 90 41.3 97 44.5 28 12.8 2 0.9 1 0.5 9
66 - My child's teachers think my child can learn. 126 57.8 89 40.8 3 1.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 9
67 - My child is treated fairly at school. 95 43.2 113 51.4 11 5.0 1 0.5 0 0.0 7
68 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 61 27.7 93 42.3 56 25.5 10 4.5 0 0.0 7
69 - I like the school's report cards/progress reports. 76 37.1 109 53.2 16 7.8 4 2.0 0 0.0 22
70 - I respect the school's principal. 90 43.7 84 40.8 26 12.6 5 2.4 1 0.5 21
71 - Overall, the school performs well academically. 68 33.5 106 52.2 27 13.3 1 0.5 1 0.5 24
72 - The school's assessment practices are fair. 56 27.6 108 53.2 33 16.3 6 3.0 0 0.0 24
73 - I believe financial support and finding money is our biggest problem facing our school system. 52 25.6 68 33.5 60 29.6 22 10.8 1 0.5 24
74 - I believe difficulty in hiring quality teachers is a problem for our district. 19 9.3 31 15.1 80 39.0 62 30.2 13 6.3 22
75 - I believe that reducing class sizes should receive more emphasis. 72 35.0 82 39.8 40 19.4 11 5.3 1 0.5 21
76 - I believe that upkeep for our current facilities should receive more emphasis in our district. 27 13.3 64 31.5 87 42.9 22 10.8 3 1.5 24
77 - I believe that our current alternative programs should be emphasized and expanded. 34 16.8 71 35.1 88 43.6 5 2.5 4 2.0 25
78 - I believe that the community should receive more information from the school district. 44 21.5 70 34.1 76 37.1 15 7.3 0 0.0 22

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