MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Parent Frequency Distribution Report
BLACKHURST ELEM., ST. CHARLES R-VI School District

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
K-1 87 36.25
2ND 32 13.33
3RD 47 19.58
4TH 33 13.75
5TH 40 16.67
6TH 1 0.42

Frequency Missing = 3

 

My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 114 49.57
Girl 116 50.43

Frequency Missing = 13

 

What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 199 84.68
FATHER 29 12.34
STEPMOTHER 1 0.43
STEPFATHER 3 1.28
OTHER RELATIVE 3 1.28

Frequency Missing = 8

 

How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 12 5.11
1 111 47.23
2 102 43.40
3 OR MORE 10 4.26

Frequency Missing = 8

 

How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 127 54.27
5 - 10 YRS 48 20.51
11 - 15 YRS 20 8.55
OVER 15 YRS 39 16.67

Frequency Missing = 9

 

How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 55 23.21
2 HRS 107 45.15
3 HRS 49 20.68
4 HRS 16 6.75
5 HRS 7 2.95
6 + HRS 3 1.27

Frequency Missing = 6

 

Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 78 32.91
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 122 51.48
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 23 9.70
OTHER 14 5.91

Frequency Missing = 6

 

Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 162 68.35
AFR. AMERICAN (N-HISPC) 28 11.81
ASIAN 3 1.27
AMERICAN INDIAN 1 0.42
HISPANIC 42 17.72
MULTI-RACIAL 1 0.42

Frequency Missing = 6

 

How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
NONE 6 2.53
1 49 20.68
2 82 34.60
3 54 22.78
4 42 17.72
5 2 0.84
7 OR MORE 2 0.84

Frequency Missing = 6

 

Vocational Education
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 224 92.18
YES 19 7.82
 
Gifted/Talented Program
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 234 96.30
YES 9 3.70
 
Title I Services
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 192 79.01
YES 51 20.99
 
Special Education
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 220 90.53
YES 23 9.47
 
Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
UNDER 30 69 29.36
30 - 39 103 43.83
40 - 49 57 24.26
50 - 59 4 1.70
60 OR OVER 2 0.85

Frequency Missing = 8

 

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 19 8.56
2 YR COLL/TECH 45 20.27
4 YR COLLEGE 131 59.01
OTHER 27 12.16

Frequency Missing = 21

 

Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
ELEM. SCHOOL 15 6.52
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 44 19.13
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 51 22.17
SOME COLLEGE 72 31.30
COLLEGE GRADUATE 41 17.83
GRADUATE SCHOOL 7 3.04

Frequency Missing = 13

 

Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 31 13.60
10,000 - 19,999 50 21.93
20,000 - 29,999 43 18.86
30,000 - 39,999 34 14.91
40,000 - 49,999 11 4.82
50,000 - 59,999 16 7.02
60,000 - 69,999 17 7.46
OVER $70,000 26 11.40

Frequency Missing = 15

 

Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 69 29.11
HALF A & B 63 26.58
MOSTLY B 20 8.44
HALF B & C 24 10.13
MOSTLY C 3 1.27
HALF C & D 1 0.42
MOSTLY D 1 0.42
BELOW D 3 1.27
GRADE NOT GIVEN 53 22.36

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?
prt16 Frequency Percent
IMPROVED 126 57.01
GOTTEN WORSE 12 5.43
STAYED THE SAME 83 37.56

Frequency Missing = 22

 

How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 4 1.67
1/2 HR OR LESS 89 37.08
1 HR 120 50.00
2 HRS 27 11.25

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT18a Frequency Percent
NEVER 15 6.33
ONCE/TWICE 82 34.60
3-5 TIMES 92 38.82
5-10 TIMES 25 10.55
11+ TIMES 23 9.70

Frequency Missing = 6

 

Gone to an open house at school.
PRT18b Frequency Percent
NEVER 28 11.76
ONCE/TWICE 153 64.29
3-5 TIMES 41 17.23
5-10 TIMES 12 5.04
11+ TIMES 4 1.68

Frequency Missing = 5

 

Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT18c Frequency Percent
NEVER 41 17.30
ONCE/TWICE 110 46.41
3-5 TIMES 65 27.43
5-10 TIMES 13 5.49
11+ TIMES 8 3.38

Frequency Missing = 6

 

Visited the school on your own.
PRT18d Frequency Percent
NEVER 51 21.61
ONCE/TWICE 101 42.80
3-5 TIMES 43 18.22
5-10 TIMES 19 8.05
11+ TIMES 22 9.32

Frequency Missing = 7

 

Helped with after-school activities.
PRT18e Frequency Percent
NEVER 162 68.94
ONCE/TWICE 42 17.87
3-5 TIMES 15 6.38
5-10 TIMES 7 2.98
11+ TIMES 9 3.83

Frequency Missing = 8

 

Helped with classroom learning.
PRT18f Frequency Percent
NEVER 182 76.47
ONCE/TWICE 33 13.87
3-5 TIMES 13 5.46
5-10 TIMES 2 0.84
11+ TIMES 8 3.36

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 39 16.60
B 115 48.94
C 49 20.85
D 9 3.83
F 1 0.43
DONT KNOW 22 9.36

Frequency Missing = 8

 

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 19 8.05
B 34 14.41
C 98 41.53
D 31 13.14
F 7 2.97
DONT KNOW 47 19.92

Frequency Missing = 7

 

I know the first name
of 5 or more of my child's
closest friends.
prt21a Frequency Percent
NO 52 21.49
YES 190 78.51

Frequency Missing = 1

 

I know the parents of
5 or more of my child's
closest friends.
prt21b Frequency Percent
NO 130 54.39
YES 109 45.61

Frequency Missing = 4

 

I enforce family rules
about how many hours our
child can watch TV.
prt21c Frequency Percent
NO 62 26.16
YES 175 73.84

Frequency Missing = 6

 

I have expectations for
our child to maintain
a certain grade average.
prt21d Frequency Percent
NO 24 10.17
YES 212 89.83

Frequency Missing = 7

 

I enforce family rules
for our child about doing
homework.
prt21e Frequency Percent
NO 4 1.67
YES 236 98.33

Frequency Missing = 3

 

My child has a computer
at home to use for school
work.
prt21f Frequency Percent
NO 101 42.26
YES 138 57.74

Frequency Missing = 4

 

My child has access to
the internet at home.
prt21g Frequency Percent
NO 117 49.37
YES 120 50.63

Frequency Missing = 6

 

Talk to your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt22a Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 1 0.42
RARELY 5 2.08
OCCASIONALLY 24 10.00
REGULARLY 210 87.50

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Talk to your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt22b Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 86 36.29
RARELY 60 25.32
OCCASIONALLY 52 21.94
REGULARLY 39 16.46

Frequency Missing = 6

 

Talk to your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt22c Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 54 22.88
RARELY 50 21.19
OCCASIONALLY 83 35.17
REGULARLY 49 20.76

Frequency Missing = 7

Data Collected in Fall, 2003
Tables Posted April 15, 2006
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Parent Frequency Distribution Report
BLACKHURST ELEM., ST. CHARLES R-VI 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. 46 19.2 140 58.3 45 18.8 6 2.5 3 1.3 3
24 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 65 27.3 147 61.8 20 8.4 6 2.5 0 0.0 5
25 - There are good learning materials at my child's school. 67 28.5 136 57.9 28 11.9 4 1.7 0 0.0 8
26 - My child likes attending this school. 94 39.5 122 51.3 14 5.9 7 2.9 1 0.4 5
27 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 115 48.9 103 43.8 15 6.4 0 0.0 2 0.9 8
28 - My child's school is a good place to learn. 75 31.5 142 59.7 19 8.0 2 0.8 0 0.0 5
29 - My child uses computers effectively at school. 46 19.7 115 49.1 60 25.6 12 5.1 1 0.4 9
30 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 80 33.6 125 52.5 25 10.5 8 3.4 0 0.0 5
31 - I feel my child is safe at school. 87 36.7 122 51.5 22 9.3 6 2.5 0 0.0 6
32 - I am welcome to discuss my child's educational needs with the school. 93 39.4 121 51.3 19 8.1 2 0.8 1 0.4 7
33 - My child's school building is in good condition. 56 23.5 123 51.7 37 15.5 17 7.1 5 2.1 5
34 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 50 21.1 70 29.5 67 28.3 40 16.9 10 4.2 6
35 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 47 19.9 116 49.2 48 20.3 24 10.2 1 0.4 7
36 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 23 9.7 31 13.1 50 21.2 81 34.3 51 21.6 7
37 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 22 9.4 89 38.0 88 37.6 25 10.7 10 4.3 9
38 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 83 35.2 131 55.5 15 6.4 5 2.1 2 0.8 7
39 - The school board listens to parents concerns. 32 13.9 76 32.9 109 47.2 13 5.6 1 0.4 12
40 - It is important for students to have access to computers at school. 123 52.3 93 39.6 15 6.4 3 1.3 1 0.4 8
41 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 84 35.1 120 50.2 28 11.7 5 2.1 2 0.8 4
42 - The school encourages my child to do well on MAP tests. 99 41.6 117 49.2 21 8.8 1 0.4 0 0.0 5
43 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 56 24.0 86 36.9 85 36.5 4 1.7 2 0.9 10
44 - My child's teacher makes learning interesting. 82 34.3 119 49.8 37 15.5 1 0.4 0 0.0 4
45 - Teachers in my child's school really care about my child. 78 32.9 114 48.1 25 10.5 13 5.5 7 3.0 6
46 - If a student in my child's school has a problem, teachers will listen and help. 74 31.6 122 52.1 35 15.0 3 1.3 0 0.0 9
47 - Teachers treat my child with respect. 79 33.5 126 53.4 29 12.3 2 0.8 0 0.0 7
48 - My child knows what he/she are supposed to be learning. 74 31.4 133 56.4 26 11.0 3 1.3 0 0.0 7
49 - My child's teacher expects very good work from my child. 82 34.6 131 55.3 20 8.4 4 1.7 0 0.0 6
50 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career goals. 43 18.1 69 29.1 103 43.5 20 8.4 2 0.8 6
51 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 70 29.9 119 50.9 41 17.5 3 1.3 1 0.4 9
52 - The school has a written plan for improving student achievement 39 16.7 91 38.9 101 43.2 3 1.3 0 0.0 9
53 - What is taught at school meets the needs of my child. 45 18.9 132 55.5 46 19.3 10 4.2 5 2.1 5
54 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 50 21.1 133 56.1 46 19.4 6 2.5 2 0.8 6
55 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 79 33.6 120 51.1 29 12.3 6 2.6 1 0.4 8
56 - I receive information about the educational programs available to my child at school. 62 26.5 141 60.3 20 8.5 8 3.4 3 1.3 9
57 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 70 29.4 133 55.9 28 11.8 7 2.9 0 0.0 5
58 - The school board has high expectations for student learning. 51 21.5 111 46.8 68 28.7 7 3.0 0 0.0 6
59 - My child has fun learning. 80 33.6 133 55.9 20 8.4 5 2.1 0 0.0 5
60 - The community is proud of this school. 46 19.2 98 41.0 82 34.3 13 5.4 0 0.0 4
61 - I receive regular communications from school about how well my child is doing in school. 57 23.8 140 58.6 29 12.1 11 4.6 2 0.8 4
62 - I believe my child can do well in school. 133 55.4 101 42.1 6 2.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
63 - Other children are friendly to my child. 64 27.0 129 54.4 34 14.3 9 3.8 1 0.4 6
64 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 105 44.1 116 48.7 16 6.7 1 0.4 0 0.0 5
65 - There is a feeling of belonging at my child's school. 70 29.8 115 48.9 43 18.3 5 2.1 2 0.9 8
66 - My child's teachers think my child can learn. 97 41.1 122 51.7 15 6.4 2 0.8 0 0.0 7
67 - My child is treated fairly at school. 71 30.1 137 58.1 20 8.5 6 2.5 2 0.8 7
68 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 40 16.9 80 33.8 91 38.4 21 8.9 5 2.1 6

Data Collected in Fall, 2003
Tables Posted April 15, 2006
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education