| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Parent Frequency Distribution Report |
| HARDIN MIDDLE, ST. CHARLES R-VI School District |
| In what grade is your child? | ||
| PRt1 | Frequency | Percent |
| 4TH | 1 | 0.21 |
| 5TH | 1 | 0.21 |
| 6TH | 187 | 40.04 |
| 7TH | 139 | 29.76 |
| 8TH | 139 | 29.76 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| My child is a: girl, boy | ||
| prt2 | Frequency | Percent |
| Boy | 231 | 50.99 |
| Girl | 222 | 49.01 |
| Frequency Missing = 22 |
| What is your relationship to the child? |
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| prt3 | Frequency | Percent |
| MOTHER | 381 | 81.58 |
| FATHER | 66 | 14.13 |
| STEPMOTHER | 7 | 1.50 |
| GRANDMOTHER | 2 | 0.43 |
| GRANDFATHER | 4 | 0.86 |
| OTHER RELATIVE | 5 | 1.07 |
| UNRELATED | 2 | 0.43 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| How many adults in your household work outside the home for pay? |
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| prt4 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 12 | 2.57 |
| 1 | 184 | 39.40 |
| 2 | 253 | 54.18 |
| 3 OR MORE | 18 | 3.85 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| How many years have you lived in this school district? |
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| prt5 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 5 YRS | 124 | 26.50 |
| 5 - 10 YRS | 136 | 29.06 |
| 11 - 15 YRS | 62 | 13.25 |
| OVER 15 YRS | 146 | 31.20 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| How many hours of television does your child usually watch each day? |
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| prt6 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 HR OR LESS | 97 | 20.73 |
| 2 HRS | 185 | 39.53 |
| 3 HRS | 117 | 25.00 |
| 4 HRS | 44 | 9.40 |
| 5 HRS | 15 | 3.21 |
| 6 + HRS | 10 | 2.14 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| Which best describes your household? | ||
| prt7 | Frequency | Percent |
| SINGLE PARENT | 115 | 24.52 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-M/F | 265 | 56.50 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-STEP | 78 | 16.63 |
| OTHER | 11 | 2.35 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| prt8 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE (N-HISPC) | 407 | 87.72 |
| AFR. AMERICAN (N-HISPC) | 23 | 4.96 |
| ASIAN | 2 | 0.43 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 5 | 1.08 |
| HISPANIC | 24 | 5.17 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 3 | 0.65 |
| Frequency Missing = 11 |
| How many children in your household are under 18 years old? |
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| prt9 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 2 | 0.43 |
| 1 | 117 | 25.05 |
| 2 | 195 | 41.76 |
| 3 | 93 | 19.91 |
| 4 | 35 | 7.49 |
| 5 | 15 | 3.21 |
| 6 | 6 | 1.28 |
| 7 OR MORE | 4 | 0.86 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| Vocational Education | ||
| prt10a | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 432 | 90.95 |
| YES | 43 | 9.05 |
| Gifted/Talented Program | ||
| prt10b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 433 | 91.16 |
| YES | 42 | 8.84 |
| Title I Services | ||
| prt10c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 418 | 88.00 |
| YES | 57 | 12.00 |
| Special Education | ||
| prt10d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 434 | 91.37 |
| YES | 41 | 8.63 |
| Which category best describes your age? |
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| prt11 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 30 | 15 | 3.18 |
| 30 - 39 | 195 | 41.40 |
| 40 - 49 | 227 | 48.20 |
| 50 - 59 | 32 | 6.79 |
| 60 OR OVER | 2 | 0.42 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| 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 | 39 | 8.33 |
| 2 YR COLL/TECH | 99 | 21.15 |
| 4 YR COLLEGE | 310 | 66.24 |
| OTHER | 20 | 4.27 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| Which best describes your level of education? |
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| prt13 | Frequency | Percent |
| ELEM. SCHOOL | 4 | 0.86 |
| SOME HIGH SCHOOL | 29 | 6.21 |
| HIGH SCHOOL GRAD | 140 | 29.98 |
| SOME COLLEGE | 159 | 34.05 |
| COLLEGE GRADUATE | 88 | 18.84 |
| GRADUATE SCHOOL | 47 | 10.06 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| Which category best describes the total annual income of your household? |
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| prt14 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER $ 10,000 | 18 | 3.99 |
| 10,000 - 19,999 | 39 | 8.65 |
| 20,000 - 29,999 | 46 | 10.20 |
| 30,000 - 39,999 | 53 | 11.75 |
| 40,000 - 49,999 | 67 | 14.86 |
| 50,000 - 59,999 | 57 | 12.64 |
| 60,000 - 69,999 | 54 | 11.97 |
| OVER $70,000 | 117 | 25.94 |
| Frequency Missing = 24 |
| Which of the following best describes your child's grades so far in school? |
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| prt15 | Frequency | Percent |
| MOSTLY A | 140 | 29.85 |
| HALF A & B | 139 | 29.64 |
| MOSTLY B | 58 | 12.37 |
| HALF B & C | 80 | 17.06 |
| MOSTLY C | 25 | 5.33 |
| HALF C & D | 16 | 3.41 |
| MOSTLY D | 4 | 0.85 |
| BELOW D | 3 | 0.64 |
| GRADE NOT GIVEN | 4 | 0.85 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| 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 | 194 | 43.60 |
| GOTTEN WORSE | 39 | 8.76 |
| STAYED THE SAME | 212 | 47.64 |
| Frequency Missing = 30 |
| How much time does your child spend on homework each day? |
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| prt17 | Frequency | Percent |
| DOESNT HAVE ANY | 16 | 3.41 |
| DOESNT DO IT | 7 | 1.49 |
| 1/2 HR OR LESS | 138 | 29.42 |
| 1 HR | 217 | 46.27 |
| 2 HRS | 75 | 15.99 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 16 | 3.41 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| Talked to your child's teacher. | ||
| PRT18a | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 34 | 7.30 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 200 | 42.92 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 155 | 33.26 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 52 | 11.16 |
| 11+ TIMES | 25 | 5.36 |
| Frequency Missing = 9 |
| Gone to an open house at school. | ||
| PRT18b | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 46 | 9.85 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 337 | 72.16 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 64 | 13.70 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 16 | 3.43 |
| 11+ TIMES | 4 | 0.86 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| Attended parent/teacher meetings. | ||
| PRT18c | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 47 | 10.06 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 279 | 59.74 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 114 | 24.41 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 20 | 4.28 |
| 11+ TIMES | 7 | 1.50 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| Visited the school on your own. | ||
| PRT18d | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 105 | 22.53 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 194 | 41.63 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 102 | 21.89 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 34 | 7.30 |
| 11+ TIMES | 31 | 6.65 |
| Frequency Missing = 9 |
| Helped with after-school activities. | ||
| PRT18e | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 266 | 56.84 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 120 | 25.64 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 50 | 10.68 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 13 | 2.78 |
| 11+ TIMES | 19 | 4.06 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| Helped with classroom learning. | ||
| PRT18f | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 371 | 79.27 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 68 | 14.53 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 18 | 3.85 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 6 | 1.28 |
| 11+ TIMES | 5 | 1.07 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| 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 | 42 | 8.97 |
| B | 223 | 47.65 |
| C | 144 | 30.77 |
| D | 30 | 6.41 |
| F | 4 | 0.85 |
| DONT KNOW | 25 | 5.34 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| 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 | 13 | 2.78 |
| B | 72 | 15.42 |
| C | 218 | 46.68 |
| D | 64 | 13.70 |
| F | 8 | 1.71 |
| DONT KNOW | 92 | 19.70 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| I know the first name of 5 or more of my child's closest friends. |
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| prt21a | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 28 | 5.94 |
| YES | 443 | 94.06 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| I know the parents of 5 or more of my child's closest friends. |
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| prt21b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 135 | 28.85 |
| YES | 333 | 71.15 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| I enforce family rules about how many hours our child can watch TV. |
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| prt21c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 178 | 37.95 |
| YES | 291 | 62.05 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| I have expectations for our child to maintain a certain grade average. |
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| prt21d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 22 | 4.70 |
| YES | 446 | 95.30 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| I enforce family rules for our child about doing homework. |
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| prt21e | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 30 | 6.41 |
| YES | 438 | 93.59 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| My child has a computer at home to use for school work. |
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| prt21f | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 80 | 17.06 |
| YES | 389 | 82.94 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| My child has access to the internet at home. |
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| prt21g | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 119 | 25.43 |
| YES | 349 | 74.57 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| Talk to your child about his/her experiences in school. |
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| prt22a | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 2 | 0.43 |
| RARELY | 14 | 2.98 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 76 | 16.17 |
| REGULARLY | 378 | 80.43 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| Talk to your child about his/her plans for high school classes |
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| prt22b | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 24 | 5.10 |
| RARELY | 96 | 20.38 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 196 | 41.61 |
| REGULARLY | 155 | 32.91 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Talk to your child about his/her plans for after high school. |
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| prt22c | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 12 | 2.56 |
| RARELY | 45 | 9.59 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 213 | 45.42 |
| REGULARLY | 199 | 42.43 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2003 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Parent Frequency Distribution Report |
| HARDIN MIDDLE, ST. CHARLES R-VI 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. | 52 | 11.0 | 247 | 52.4 | 137 | 29.1 | 31 | 6.6 | 4 | 0.8 | 4 |
| 24 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. | 86 | 18.4 | 294 | 62.8 | 66 | 14.1 | 20 | 4.3 | 2 | 0.4 | 7 |
| 25 - There are good learning materials at my child's school. | 56 | 12.0 | 270 | 57.9 | 123 | 26.4 | 15 | 3.2 | 2 | 0.4 | 9 |
| 26 - My child likes attending this school. | 107 | 22.8 | 270 | 57.4 | 63 | 13.4 | 20 | 4.3 | 10 | 2.1 | 5 |
| 27 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. | 129 | 27.5 | 262 | 55.9 | 58 | 12.4 | 16 | 3.4 | 4 | 0.9 | 6 |
| 28 - My child's school is a good place to learn. | 76 | 16.2 | 278 | 59.4 | 93 | 19.9 | 16 | 3.4 | 5 | 1.1 | 7 |
| 29 - My child uses computers effectively at school. | 61 | 13.1 | 243 | 52.1 | 135 | 29.0 | 24 | 5.2 | 3 | 0.6 | 9 |
| 30 - I know how well my child is doing in class. | 99 | 21.1 | 281 | 59.8 | 62 | 13.2 | 24 | 5.1 | 4 | 0.9 | 5 |
| 31 - I feel my child is safe at school. | 91 | 19.3 | 256 | 54.4 | 85 | 18.0 | 26 | 5.5 | 13 | 2.8 | 4 |
| 32 - I am welcome to discuss my child's educational needs with the school. | 112 | 23.8 | 280 | 59.6 | 62 | 13.2 | 10 | 2.1 | 6 | 1.3 | 5 |
| 33 - My child's school building is in good condition. | 42 | 9.0 | 186 | 39.9 | 138 | 29.6 | 76 | 16.3 | 24 | 5.2 | 9 |
| 34 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. | 37 | 7.9 | 152 | 32.5 | 164 | 35.1 | 97 | 20.8 | 17 | 3.6 | 8 |
| 35 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. | 37 | 7.9 | 194 | 41.2 | 148 | 31.4 | 72 | 15.3 | 20 | 4.2 | 4 |
| 36 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. | 46 | 9.9 | 75 | 16.1 | 120 | 25.8 | 151 | 32.4 | 74 | 15.9 | 9 |
| 37 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 35 | 7.4 | 194 | 41.3 | 174 | 37.0 | 55 | 11.7 | 12 | 2.6 | 5 |
| 38 - The school encourages parents to be involved. | 100 | 21.3 | 265 | 56.4 | 84 | 17.9 | 16 | 3.4 | 5 | 1.1 | 5 |
| 39 - The school board listens to parents concerns. | 30 | 6.4 | 139 | 29.8 | 243 | 52.1 | 39 | 8.4 | 15 | 3.2 | 9 |
| 40 - It is important for students to have access to computers at school. | 225 | 47.7 | 212 | 44.9 | 29 | 6.1 | 3 | 0.6 | 3 | 0.6 | 3 |
| 41 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. | 92 | 19.6 | 255 | 54.3 | 102 | 21.7 | 18 | 3.8 | 3 | 0.6 | 5 |
| 42 - The school encourages my child to do well on MAP tests. | 133 | 28.4 | 274 | 58.4 | 59 | 12.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 | 0.6 | 6 |
| 43 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 62 | 13.3 | 206 | 44.2 | 187 | 40.1 | 10 | 2.1 | 1 | 0.2 | 9 |
| 44 - My child's teacher makes learning interesting. | 57 | 12.2 | 246 | 52.5 | 140 | 29.9 | 21 | 4.5 | 5 | 1.1 | 6 |
| 45 - Teachers in my child's school really care about my child. | 61 | 13.1 | 231 | 49.6 | 136 | 29.2 | 25 | 5.4 | 13 | 2.8 | 9 |
| 46 - If a student in my child's school has a problem, teachers will listen and help. | 68 | 14.7 | 207 | 44.8 | 156 | 33.8 | 25 | 5.4 | 6 | 1.3 | 13 |
| 47 - Teachers treat my child with respect. | 73 | 15.6 | 251 | 53.6 | 115 | 24.6 | 20 | 4.3 | 9 | 1.9 | 7 |
| 48 - My child knows what he/she are supposed to be learning. | 94 | 20.0 | 304 | 64.5 | 61 | 13.0 | 11 | 2.3 | 1 | 0.2 | 4 |
| 49 - My child's teacher expects very good work from my child. | 94 | 20.1 | 302 | 64.5 | 63 | 13.5 | 8 | 1.7 | 1 | 0.2 | 7 |
| 50 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career goals. | 56 | 12.1 | 156 | 33.6 | 201 | 43.3 | 44 | 9.5 | 7 | 1.5 | 11 |
| 51 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. | 132 | 28.1 | 242 | 51.6 | 74 | 15.8 | 17 | 3.6 | 4 | 0.9 | 6 |
| 52 - The school has a written plan for improving student achievement | 39 | 8.4 | 161 | 34.5 | 245 | 52.5 | 20 | 4.3 | 2 | 0.4 | 8 |
| 53 - What is taught at school meets the needs of my child. | 45 | 9.6 | 268 | 57.3 | 116 | 24.8 | 31 | 6.6 | 8 | 1.7 | 7 |
| 54 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. | 47 | 10.1 | 211 | 45.4 | 141 | 30.3 | 55 | 11.8 | 11 | 2.4 | 10 |
| 55 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. | 118 | 25.2 | 246 | 52.5 | 79 | 16.8 | 23 | 4.9 | 3 | 0.6 | 6 |
| 56 - I receive information about the educational programs available to my child at school. | 58 | 12.4 | 228 | 48.7 | 104 | 22.2 | 62 | 13.2 | 16 | 3.4 | 7 |
| 57 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. | 57 | 12.3 | 293 | 63.3 | 78 | 16.8 | 31 | 6.7 | 4 | 0.9 | 12 |
| 58 - The school board has high expectations for student learning. | 55 | 11.9 | 208 | 44.9 | 183 | 39.5 | 13 | 2.8 | 4 | 0.9 | 12 |
| 59 - My child has fun learning. | 77 | 16.5 | 246 | 52.6 | 104 | 22.2 | 32 | 6.8 | 9 | 1.9 | 7 |
| 60 - The community is proud of this school. | 51 | 11.0 | 182 | 39.2 | 163 | 35.1 | 61 | 13.1 | 7 | 1.5 | 11 |
| 61 - I receive regular communications from school about how well my child is doing in school. | 51 | 10.9 | 226 | 48.5 | 103 | 22.1 | 66 | 14.2 | 20 | 4.3 | 9 |
| 62 - I believe my child can do well in school. | 255 | 54.3 | 198 | 42.1 | 14 | 3.0 | 2 | 0.4 | 1 | 0.2 | 5 |
| 63 - Other children are friendly to my child. | 110 | 23.6 | 259 | 55.6 | 73 | 15.7 | 19 | 4.1 | 5 | 1.1 | 9 |
| 64 - My child's teachers are good teachers. | 97 | 20.8 | 267 | 57.3 | 91 | 19.5 | 8 | 1.7 | 3 | 0.6 | 9 |
| 65 - There is a feeling of belonging at my child's school. | 60 | 12.9 | 237 | 51.0 | 130 | 28.0 | 32 | 6.9 | 6 | 1.3 | 10 |
| 66 - My child's teachers think my child can learn. | 118 | 25.3 | 277 | 59.4 | 62 | 13.3 | 8 | 1.7 | 1 | 0.2 | 9 |
| 67 - My child is treated fairly at school. | 79 | 16.9 | 274 | 58.7 | 82 | 17.6 | 21 | 4.5 | 11 | 2.4 | 8 |
| 68 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 47 | 10.1 | 171 | 36.9 | 199 | 42.9 | 34 | 7.3 | 13 | 2.8 | 11 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2003 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |