| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Parent Frequency Distribution Report |
| BENTON ELEM., ST. CHARLES R-VI School District |
| In what grade is your child? | ||
| PRt1 | Frequency | Percent |
| K-1 | 68 | 34.17 |
| 2ND | 23 | 11.56 |
| 3RD | 35 | 17.59 |
| 4TH | 35 | 17.59 |
| 5TH | 38 | 19.10 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| My child is a: girl, boy | ||
| prt2 | Frequency | Percent |
| Boy | 95 | 48.47 |
| Girl | 101 | 51.53 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| What is your relationship to the child? |
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| prt3 | Frequency | Percent |
| MOTHER | 167 | 83.92 |
| FATHER | 22 | 11.06 |
| STEPMOTHER | 3 | 1.51 |
| STEPFATHER | 3 | 1.51 |
| GRANDMOTHER | 2 | 1.01 |
| OTHER RELATIVE | 2 | 1.01 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How many adults in your household work outside the home for pay? |
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| prt4 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 5 | 2.56 |
| 1 | 97 | 49.74 |
| 2 | 89 | 45.64 |
| 3 OR MORE | 4 | 2.05 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| How many years have you lived in this school district? |
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| prt5 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 5 YRS | 98 | 49.25 |
| 5 - 10 YRS | 52 | 26.13 |
| 11 - 15 YRS | 20 | 10.05 |
| OVER 15 YRS | 29 | 14.57 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How many hours of television does your child usually watch each day? |
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| prt6 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 HR OR LESS | 51 | 25.89 |
| 2 HRS | 91 | 46.19 |
| 3 HRS | 36 | 18.27 |
| 4 HRS | 11 | 5.58 |
| 5 HRS | 5 | 2.54 |
| 6 + HRS | 3 | 1.52 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Which best describes your household? | ||
| prt7 | Frequency | Percent |
| SINGLE PARENT | 53 | 26.77 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-M/F | 105 | 53.03 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-STEP | 31 | 15.66 |
| OTHER | 9 | 4.55 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| prt8 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE (N-HISPC) | 164 | 84.10 |
| AFR. AMERICAN (N-HISPC) | 16 | 8.21 |
| ASIAN | 5 | 2.56 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 2 | 1.03 |
| HISPANIC | 7 | 3.59 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 1 | 0.51 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| How many children in your household are under 18 years old? |
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| prt9 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 | 34 | 17.44 |
| 2 | 81 | 41.54 |
| 3 | 47 | 24.10 |
| 4 | 24 | 12.31 |
| 5 | 9 | 4.62 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| Vocational Education | ||
| prt10a | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 187 | 93.50 |
| YES | 13 | 6.50 |
| Gifted/Talented Program | ||
| prt10b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 194 | 97.00 |
| YES | 6 | 3.00 |
| Title I Services | ||
| prt10c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 166 | 83.00 |
| YES | 34 | 17.00 |
| Special Education | ||
| prt10d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 183 | 91.50 |
| YES | 17 | 8.50 |
| Which category best describes your age? |
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| prt11 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 30 | 49 | 24.75 |
| 30 - 39 | 105 | 53.03 |
| 40 - 49 | 40 | 20.20 |
| 50 - 59 | 4 | 2.02 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| 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 | 9 | 4.74 |
| 2 YR COLL/TECH | 32 | 16.84 |
| 4 YR COLLEGE | 138 | 72.63 |
| OTHER | 11 | 5.79 |
| Frequency Missing = 10 |
| Which best describes your level of education? |
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| prt13 | Frequency | Percent |
| ELEM. SCHOOL | 6 | 3.11 |
| SOME HIGH SCHOOL | 16 | 8.29 |
| HIGH SCHOOL GRAD | 50 | 25.91 |
| SOME COLLEGE | 69 | 35.75 |
| COLLEGE GRADUATE | 40 | 20.73 |
| GRADUATE SCHOOL | 12 | 6.22 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| Which category best describes the total annual income of your household? |
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| prt14 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER $ 10,000 | 21 | 10.94 |
| 10,000 - 19,999 | 11 | 5.73 |
| 20,000 - 29,999 | 26 | 13.54 |
| 30,000 - 39,999 | 36 | 18.75 |
| 40,000 - 49,999 | 24 | 12.50 |
| 50,000 - 59,999 | 31 | 16.15 |
| 60,000 - 69,999 | 13 | 6.77 |
| OVER $70,000 | 30 | 15.63 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| Which of the following best describes your child's grades so far in school? |
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| prt15 | Frequency | Percent |
| MOSTLY A | 62 | 31.47 |
| HALF A & B | 42 | 21.32 |
| MOSTLY B | 17 | 8.63 |
| HALF B & C | 21 | 10.66 |
| MOSTLY C | 8 | 4.06 |
| GRADE NOT GIVEN | 47 | 23.86 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| 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 | 92 | 52.27 |
| GOTTEN WORSE | 6 | 3.41 |
| STAYED THE SAME | 78 | 44.32 |
| Frequency Missing = 24 |
| How much time does your child spend on homework each day? |
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| prt17 | Frequency | Percent |
| DOESNT HAVE ANY | 40 | 20.00 |
| 1/2 HR OR LESS | 77 | 38.50 |
| 1 HR | 71 | 35.50 |
| 2 HRS | 11 | 5.50 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 1 | 0.50 |
| Talked to your child's teacher. | ||
| PRT18a | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 10 | 5.03 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 60 | 30.15 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 66 | 33.17 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 34 | 17.09 |
| 11+ TIMES | 29 | 14.57 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Gone to an open house at school. | ||
| PRT18b | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 18 | 9.00 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 158 | 79.00 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 20 | 10.00 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 3 | 1.50 |
| 11+ TIMES | 1 | 0.50 |
| Attended parent/teacher meetings. | ||
| PRT18c | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 33 | 16.84 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 107 | 54.59 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 52 | 26.53 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 2 | 1.02 |
| 11+ TIMES | 2 | 1.02 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Visited the school on your own. | ||
| PRT18d | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 23 | 11.62 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 72 | 36.36 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 47 | 23.74 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 22 | 11.11 |
| 11+ TIMES | 34 | 17.17 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Helped with after-school activities. | ||
| PRT18e | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 120 | 60.61 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 35 | 17.68 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 28 | 14.14 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 6 | 3.03 |
| 11+ TIMES | 9 | 4.55 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Helped with classroom learning. | ||
| PRT18f | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 137 | 69.19 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 51 | 25.76 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 6 | 3.03 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 2 | 1.01 |
| 11+ TIMES | 2 | 1.01 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| 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 | 40 | 20.20 |
| B | 96 | 48.48 |
| C | 37 | 18.69 |
| D | 5 | 2.53 |
| DONT KNOW | 20 | 10.10 |
| 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 | 11 | 5.56 |
| B | 34 | 17.17 |
| C | 84 | 42.42 |
| D | 26 | 13.13 |
| F | 4 | 2.02 |
| DONT KNOW | 39 | 19.70 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| I know the first name of 5 or more of my child's closest friends. |
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| prt21a | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 29 | 14.50 |
| YES | 171 | 85.50 |
| I know the parents of 5 or more of my child's closest friends. |
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| prt21b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 88 | 44.22 |
| YES | 111 | 55.78 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| I enforce family rules about how many hours our child can watch TV. |
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| prt21c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 55 | 27.78 |
| YES | 143 | 72.22 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| I have expectations for our child to maintain a certain grade average. |
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| prt21d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 9 | 4.55 |
| YES | 189 | 95.45 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| I enforce family rules for our child about doing homework. |
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| prt21e | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 10 | 5.05 |
| YES | 188 | 94.95 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| My child has a computer at home to use for school work. |
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| prt21f | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 69 | 34.50 |
| YES | 131 | 65.50 |
| My child has access to the internet at home. |
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| prt21g | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 79 | 39.50 |
| YES | 121 | 60.50 |
| Talk to your child about his/her experiences in school. |
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| prt22a | Frequency | Percent |
| RARELY | 1 | 0.50 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 12 | 6.00 |
| REGULARLY | 187 | 93.50 |
| Talk to your child about his/her plans for high school classes |
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| prt22b | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 68 | 34.17 |
| RARELY | 42 | 21.11 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 50 | 25.13 |
| REGULARLY | 39 | 19.60 |
| 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 | 37 | 18.69 |
| RARELY | 36 | 18.18 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 72 | 36.36 |
| REGULARLY | 53 | 26.77 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2003 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Parent Frequency Distribution Report |
| BENTON ELEM., 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. | 47 | 23.9 | 99 | 50.3 | 45 | 22.8 | 5 | 2.5 | 1 | 0.5 | 3 |
| 24 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. | 62 | 31.6 | 109 | 55.6 | 20 | 10.2 | 4 | 2.0 | 1 | 0.5 | 4 |
| 25 - There are good learning materials at my child's school. | 59 | 30.1 | 105 | 53.6 | 28 | 14.3 | 3 | 1.5 | 1 | 0.5 | 4 |
| 26 - My child likes attending this school. | 105 | 53.3 | 80 | 40.6 | 8 | 4.1 | 3 | 1.5 | 1 | 0.5 | 3 |
| 27 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. | 105 | 53.6 | 78 | 39.8 | 10 | 5.1 | 1 | 0.5 | 2 | 1.0 | 4 |
| 28 - My child's school is a good place to learn. | 75 | 37.9 | 105 | 53.0 | 17 | 8.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0.5 | 2 |
| 29 - My child uses computers effectively at school. | 37 | 19.2 | 80 | 41.5 | 63 | 32.6 | 10 | 5.2 | 3 | 1.6 | 7 |
| 30 - I know how well my child is doing in class. | 75 | 38.1 | 92 | 46.7 | 22 | 11.2 | 6 | 3.0 | 2 | 1.0 | 3 |
| 31 - I feel my child is safe at school. | 72 | 36.7 | 102 | 52.0 | 19 | 9.7 | 2 | 1.0 | 1 | 0.5 | 4 |
| 32 - I am welcome to discuss my child's educational needs with the school. | 87 | 44.4 | 100 | 51.0 | 8 | 4.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0.5 | 4 |
| 33 - My child's school building is in good condition. | 35 | 17.9 | 83 | 42.3 | 42 | 21.4 | 27 | 13.8 | 9 | 4.6 | 4 |
| 34 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. | 17 | 8.7 | 66 | 33.8 | 65 | 33.3 | 33 | 16.9 | 14 | 7.2 | 5 |
| 35 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. | 44 | 22.3 | 92 | 46.7 | 52 | 26.4 | 5 | 2.5 | 4 | 2.0 | 3 |
| 36 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. | 8 | 4.1 | 17 | 8.8 | 27 | 14.0 | 78 | 40.4 | 63 | 32.6 | 7 |
| 37 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 26 | 13.3 | 81 | 41.3 | 71 | 36.2 | 14 | 7.1 | 4 | 2.0 | 4 |
| 38 - The school encourages parents to be involved. | 70 | 35.9 | 105 | 53.8 | 16 | 8.2 | 2 | 1.0 | 2 | 1.0 | 5 |
| 39 - The school board listens to parents concerns. | 27 | 14.1 | 62 | 32.5 | 91 | 47.6 | 5 | 2.6 | 6 | 3.1 | 9 |
| 40 - It is important for students to have access to computers at school. | 115 | 58.1 | 70 | 35.4 | 11 | 5.6 | 1 | 0.5 | 1 | 0.5 | 2 |
| 41 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. | 57 | 29.4 | 86 | 44.3 | 48 | 24.7 | 2 | 1.0 | 1 | 0.5 | 6 |
| 42 - The school encourages my child to do well on MAP tests. | 77 | 40.1 | 83 | 43.2 | 30 | 15.6 | 1 | 0.5 | 1 | 0.5 | 8 |
| 43 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 38 | 20.2 | 58 | 30.9 | 84 | 44.7 | 6 | 3.2 | 2 | 1.1 | 12 |
| 44 - My child's teacher makes learning interesting. | 66 | 33.5 | 105 | 53.3 | 23 | 11.7 | 1 | 0.5 | 2 | 1.0 | 3 |
| 45 - Teachers in my child's school really care about my child. | 82 | 41.4 | 80 | 40.4 | 26 | 13.1 | 8 | 4.0 | 2 | 1.0 | 2 |
| 46 - If a student in my child's school has a problem, teachers will listen and help. | 66 | 33.5 | 97 | 49.2 | 30 | 15.2 | 3 | 1.5 | 1 | 0.5 | 3 |
| 47 - Teachers treat my child with respect. | 78 | 39.6 | 94 | 47.7 | 23 | 11.7 | 1 | 0.5 | 1 | 0.5 | 3 |
| 48 - My child knows what he/she are supposed to be learning. | 69 | 35.8 | 108 | 56.0 | 12 | 6.2 | 3 | 1.6 | 1 | 0.5 | 7 |
| 49 - My child's teacher expects very good work from my child. | 71 | 36.0 | 107 | 54.3 | 17 | 8.6 | 1 | 0.5 | 1 | 0.5 | 3 |
| 50 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career goals. | 22 | 11.6 | 54 | 28.6 | 98 | 51.9 | 9 | 4.8 | 6 | 3.2 | 11 |
| 51 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. | 39 | 20.1 | 79 | 40.7 | 63 | 32.5 | 8 | 4.1 | 5 | 2.6 | 6 |
| 52 - The school has a written plan for improving student achievement | 27 | 14.4 | 56 | 29.8 | 101 | 53.7 | 4 | 2.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 12 |
| 53 - What is taught at school meets the needs of my child. | 45 | 23.1 | 103 | 52.8 | 39 | 20.0 | 6 | 3.1 | 2 | 1.0 | 5 |
| 54 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. | 47 | 24.5 | 87 | 45.3 | 45 | 23.4 | 10 | 5.2 | 3 | 1.6 | 8 |
| 55 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. | 71 | 36.8 | 96 | 49.7 | 23 | 11.9 | 2 | 1.0 | 1 | 0.5 | 7 |
| 56 - I receive information about the educational programs available to my child at school. | 45 | 23.7 | 84 | 44.2 | 38 | 20.0 | 17 | 8.9 | 6 | 3.2 | 10 |
| 57 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. | 56 | 29.2 | 97 | 50.5 | 31 | 16.1 | 7 | 3.6 | 1 | 0.5 | 8 |
| 58 - The school board has high expectations for student learning. | 32 | 16.9 | 75 | 39.7 | 71 | 37.6 | 5 | 2.6 | 6 | 3.2 | 11 |
| 59 - My child has fun learning. | 77 | 39.3 | 101 | 51.5 | 16 | 8.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 1.0 | 4 |
| 60 - The community is proud of this school. | 77 | 39.9 | 83 | 43.0 | 29 | 15.0 | 3 | 1.6 | 1 | 0.5 | 7 |
| 61 - I receive regular communications from school about how well my child is doing in school. | 52 | 26.9 | 93 | 48.2 | 28 | 14.5 | 12 | 6.2 | 8 | 4.1 | 7 |
| 62 - I believe my child can do well in school. | 131 | 66.8 | 60 | 30.6 | 4 | 2.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0.5 | 4 |
| 63 - Other children are friendly to my child. | 67 | 34.4 | 99 | 50.8 | 23 | 11.8 | 4 | 2.1 | 2 | 1.0 | 5 |
| 64 - My child's teachers are good teachers. | 89 | 45.6 | 88 | 45.1 | 16 | 8.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 1.0 | 5 |
| 65 - There is a feeling of belonging at my child's school. | 85 | 43.8 | 83 | 42.8 | 22 | 11.3 | 3 | 1.5 | 1 | 0.5 | 6 |
| 66 - My child's teachers think my child can learn. | 91 | 46.9 | 92 | 47.4 | 10 | 5.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0.5 | 6 |
| 67 - My child is treated fairly at school. | 76 | 39.2 | 99 | 51.0 | 14 | 7.2 | 3 | 1.5 | 2 | 1.0 | 6 |
| 68 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 48 | 25.0 | 73 | 38.0 | 60 | 31.3 | 9 | 4.7 | 2 | 1.0 | 8 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2003 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |