| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Parent Frequency Distribution Report |
| HARRIS ELEM., ST. CHARLES R-VI School District |
| In what grade is your child? | ||
| PRt1 | Frequency | Percent |
| K-1 | 169 | 33.67 |
| 2ND | 74 | 14.74 |
| 3RD | 82 | 16.33 |
| 4TH | 88 | 17.53 |
| 5TH | 88 | 17.53 |
| 7TH | 1 | 0.20 |
| My child is a: girl, boy | ||
| prt2 | Frequency | Percent |
| Boy | 261 | 52.83 |
| Girl | 233 | 47.17 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| What is your relationship to the child? |
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| prt3 | Frequency | Percent |
| MOTHER | 409 | 81.80 |
| FATHER | 84 | 16.80 |
| STEPMOTHER | 3 | 0.60 |
| STEPFATHER | 1 | 0.20 |
| GRANDMOTHER | 1 | 0.20 |
| GRANDFATHER | 1 | 0.20 |
| OTHER RELATIVE | 1 | 0.20 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| How many adults in your household work outside the home for pay? |
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| prt4 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 7 | 1.39 |
| 1 | 202 | 40.24 |
| 2 | 276 | 54.98 |
| 3 OR MORE | 17 | 3.39 |
| How many years have you lived in this school district? |
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| prt5 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 5 YRS | 220 | 44.00 |
| 5 - 10 YRS | 140 | 28.00 |
| 11 - 15 YRS | 77 | 15.40 |
| OVER 15 YRS | 63 | 12.60 |
| 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 | 192 | 38.25 |
| 2 HRS | 215 | 42.83 |
| 3 HRS | 77 | 15.34 |
| 4 HRS | 17 | 3.39 |
| 5 HRS | 1 | 0.20 |
| Which best describes your household? | ||
| prt7 | Frequency | Percent |
| SINGLE PARENT | 85 | 17.00 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-M/F | 355 | 71.00 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-STEP | 57 | 11.40 |
| OTHER | 3 | 0.60 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| prt8 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE (N-HISPC) | 431 | 86.55 |
| AFR. AMERICAN (N-HISPC) | 33 | 6.63 |
| ASIAN | 13 | 2.61 |
| HISPANIC | 16 | 3.21 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 5 | 1.00 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| How many children in your household are under 18 years old? |
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| prt9 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 2 | 0.40 |
| 1 | 83 | 16.60 |
| 2 | 227 | 45.40 |
| 3 | 114 | 22.80 |
| 4 | 51 | 10.20 |
| 5 | 14 | 2.80 |
| 6 | 6 | 1.20 |
| 7 OR MORE | 3 | 0.60 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Vocational Education | ||
| prt10a | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 462 | 92.03 |
| YES | 40 | 7.97 |
| Gifted/Talented Program | ||
| prt10b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 471 | 93.82 |
| YES | 31 | 6.18 |
| Title I Services | ||
| prt10c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 494 | 98.41 |
| YES | 8 | 1.59 |
| Special Education | ||
| prt10d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 467 | 93.03 |
| YES | 35 | 6.97 |
| Which category best describes your age? |
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| prt11 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 30 | 65 | 13.03 |
| 30 - 39 | 243 | 48.70 |
| 40 - 49 | 181 | 36.27 |
| 50 - 59 | 9 | 1.80 |
| 60 OR OVER | 1 | 0.20 |
| 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 | 8 | 1.64 |
| 2 YR COLL/TECH | 66 | 13.55 |
| 4 YR COLLEGE | 403 | 82.75 |
| OTHER | 10 | 2.05 |
| Frequency Missing = 15 |
| Which best describes your level of education? |
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| prt13 | Frequency | Percent |
| ELEM. SCHOOL | 3 | 0.61 |
| SOME HIGH SCHOOL | 8 | 1.62 |
| HIGH SCHOOL GRAD | 78 | 15.82 |
| SOME COLLEGE | 177 | 35.90 |
| COLLEGE GRADUATE | 169 | 34.28 |
| GRADUATE SCHOOL | 58 | 11.76 |
| Frequency Missing = 9 |
| Which category best describes the total annual income of your household? |
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| prt14 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER $ 10,000 | 12 | 2.47 |
| 10,000 - 19,999 | 14 | 2.88 |
| 20,000 - 29,999 | 30 | 6.17 |
| 30,000 - 39,999 | 45 | 9.26 |
| 40,000 - 49,999 | 52 | 10.70 |
| 50,000 - 59,999 | 55 | 11.32 |
| 60,000 - 69,999 | 67 | 13.79 |
| OVER $70,000 | 211 | 43.42 |
| Frequency Missing = 16 |
| Which of the following best describes your child's grades so far in school? |
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| prt15 | Frequency | Percent |
| MOSTLY A | 179 | 36.23 |
| HALF A & B | 113 | 22.87 |
| MOSTLY B | 51 | 10.32 |
| HALF B & C | 42 | 8.50 |
| MOSTLY C | 10 | 2.02 |
| HALF C & D | 7 | 1.42 |
| MOSTLY D | 2 | 0.40 |
| BELOW D | 1 | 0.20 |
| GRADE NOT GIVEN | 89 | 18.02 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| 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 | 261 | 56.62 |
| GOTTEN WORSE | 9 | 1.95 |
| STAYED THE SAME | 191 | 41.43 |
| Frequency Missing = 41 |
| How much time does your child spend on homework each day? |
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| prt17 | Frequency | Percent |
| DOESNT HAVE ANY | 37 | 7.37 |
| 1/2 HR OR LESS | 226 | 45.02 |
| 1 HR | 202 | 40.24 |
| 2 HRS | 25 | 4.98 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 12 | 2.39 |
| Talked to your child's teacher. | ||
| PRT18a | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 14 | 2.79 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 181 | 36.13 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 162 | 32.34 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 66 | 13.17 |
| 11+ TIMES | 78 | 15.57 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Gone to an open house at school. | ||
| PRT18b | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 39 | 7.86 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 335 | 67.54 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 109 | 21.98 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 8 | 1.61 |
| 11+ TIMES | 5 | 1.01 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| Attended parent/teacher meetings. | ||
| PRT18c | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 65 | 13.16 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 260 | 52.63 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 150 | 30.36 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 15 | 3.04 |
| 11+ TIMES | 4 | 0.81 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| Visited the school on your own. | ||
| PRT18d | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 54 | 10.89 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 168 | 33.87 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 138 | 27.82 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 61 | 12.30 |
| 11+ TIMES | 75 | 15.12 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| Helped with after-school activities. | ||
| PRT18e | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 266 | 53.85 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 115 | 23.28 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 52 | 10.53 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 27 | 5.47 |
| 11+ TIMES | 34 | 6.88 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| Helped with classroom learning. | ||
| PRT18f | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 309 | 62.55 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 102 | 20.65 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 32 | 6.48 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 15 | 3.04 |
| 11+ TIMES | 36 | 7.29 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| 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 | 146 | 29.38 |
| B | 255 | 51.31 |
| C | 40 | 8.05 |
| D | 12 | 2.41 |
| F | 4 | 0.80 |
| DONT KNOW | 40 | 8.05 |
| 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? |
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| prt20 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 7 | 1.41 |
| B | 88 | 17.74 |
| C | 229 | 46.17 |
| D | 62 | 12.50 |
| F | 12 | 2.42 |
| DONT KNOW | 98 | 19.76 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| I know the first name of 5 or more of my child's closest friends. |
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| prt21a | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 47 | 9.48 |
| YES | 449 | 90.52 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| I know the parents of 5 or more of my child's closest friends. |
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| prt21b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 164 | 33.00 |
| YES | 333 | 67.00 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| I enforce family rules about how many hours our child can watch TV. |
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| prt21c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 90 | 18.11 |
| YES | 407 | 81.89 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| I have expectations for our child to maintain a certain grade average. |
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| prt21d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 23 | 4.64 |
| YES | 473 | 95.36 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| I enforce family rules for our child about doing homework. |
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| prt21e | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 11 | 2.22 |
| YES | 485 | 97.78 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| My child has a computer at home to use for school work. |
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| prt21f | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 61 | 12.27 |
| YES | 436 | 87.73 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| My child has access to the internet at home. |
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| prt21g | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 108 | 21.86 |
| YES | 386 | 78.14 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| Talk to your child about his/her experiences in school. |
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| prt22a | Frequency | Percent |
| RARELY | 3 | 0.60 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 40 | 8.00 |
| REGULARLY | 457 | 91.40 |
| 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 | 145 | 29.53 |
| RARELY | 128 | 26.07 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 143 | 29.12 |
| REGULARLY | 75 | 15.27 |
| Frequency Missing = 11 |
| Talk to your child about his/her plans for after high school. |
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| prt22c | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 81 | 16.46 |
| RARELY | 85 | 17.28 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 203 | 41.26 |
| REGULARLY | 123 | 25.00 |
| Frequency Missing = 10 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2003 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Parent Frequency Distribution Report |
| HARRIS 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. | 141 | 28.2 | 279 | 55.8 | 56 | 11.2 | 19 | 3.8 | 5 | 1.0 | 2 |
| 24 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. | 166 | 33.4 | 281 | 56.5 | 35 | 7.0 | 11 | 2.2 | 4 | 0.8 | 5 |
| 25 - There are good learning materials at my child's school. | 185 | 37.4 | 279 | 56.4 | 25 | 5.1 | 6 | 1.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 7 |
| 26 - My child likes attending this school. | 272 | 54.3 | 201 | 40.1 | 21 | 4.2 | 5 | 1.0 | 2 | 0.4 | 1 |
| 27 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. | 235 | 46.8 | 230 | 45.8 | 26 | 5.2 | 6 | 1.2 | 5 | 1.0 | 0 |
| 28 - My child's school is a good place to learn. | 220 | 44.2 | 247 | 49.6 | 28 | 5.6 | 1 | 0.2 | 2 | 0.4 | 4 |
| 29 - My child uses computers effectively at school. | 118 | 23.9 | 245 | 49.7 | 120 | 24.3 | 9 | 1.8 | 1 | 0.2 | 9 |
| 30 - I know how well my child is doing in class. | 177 | 35.6 | 270 | 54.3 | 42 | 8.5 | 8 | 1.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 5 |
| 31 - I feel my child is safe at school. | 194 | 38.9 | 270 | 54.1 | 29 | 5.8 | 5 | 1.0 | 1 | 0.2 | 3 |
| 32 - I am welcome to discuss my child's educational needs with the school. | 203 | 40.8 | 255 | 51.3 | 27 | 5.4 | 7 | 1.4 | 5 | 1.0 | 5 |
| 33 - My child's school building is in good condition. | 318 | 63.9 | 169 | 33.9 | 8 | 1.6 | 2 | 0.4 | 1 | 0.2 | 4 |
| 34 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. | 137 | 27.6 | 233 | 47.0 | 98 | 19.8 | 24 | 4.8 | 4 | 0.8 | 6 |
| 35 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. | 140 | 28.0 | 266 | 53.2 | 81 | 16.2 | 10 | 2.0 | 3 | 0.6 | 2 |
| 36 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. | 27 | 5.4 | 41 | 8.2 | 69 | 13.8 | 150 | 30.1 | 212 | 42.5 | 3 |
| 37 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 64 | 12.8 | 270 | 54.1 | 136 | 27.3 | 22 | 4.4 | 7 | 1.4 | 3 |
| 38 - The school encourages parents to be involved. | 227 | 45.4 | 228 | 45.6 | 32 | 6.4 | 8 | 1.6 | 5 | 1.0 | 2 |
| 39 - The school board listens to parents concerns. | 71 | 14.4 | 153 | 31.0 | 249 | 50.4 | 16 | 3.2 | 5 | 1.0 | 8 |
| 40 - It is important for students to have access to computers at school. | 265 | 52.9 | 205 | 40.9 | 29 | 5.8 | 2 | 0.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 41 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. | 123 | 24.7 | 258 | 51.8 | 105 | 21.1 | 9 | 1.8 | 3 | 0.6 | 4 |
| 42 - The school encourages my child to do well on MAP tests. | 216 | 43.5 | 218 | 43.9 | 63 | 12.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 5 |
| 43 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 78 | 15.9 | 192 | 39.0 | 211 | 42.9 | 9 | 1.8 | 2 | 0.4 | 10 |
| 44 - My child's teacher makes learning interesting. | 200 | 40.1 | 252 | 50.5 | 41 | 8.2 | 5 | 1.0 | 1 | 0.2 | 3 |
| 45 - Teachers in my child's school really care about my child. | 174 | 34.8 | 249 | 49.8 | 52 | 10.4 | 17 | 3.4 | 8 | 1.6 | 2 |
| 46 - If a student in my child's school has a problem, teachers will listen and help. | 139 | 28.1 | 288 | 58.2 | 60 | 12.1 | 7 | 1.4 | 1 | 0.2 | 7 |
| 47 - Teachers treat my child with respect. | 161 | 32.3 | 276 | 55.3 | 56 | 11.2 | 5 | 1.0 | 1 | 0.2 | 3 |
| 48 - My child knows what he/she are supposed to be learning. | 158 | 31.7 | 297 | 59.5 | 39 | 7.8 | 5 | 1.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 |
| 49 - My child's teacher expects very good work from my child. | 182 | 36.5 | 281 | 56.3 | 36 | 7.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 |
| 50 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career goals. | 65 | 13.2 | 179 | 36.4 | 220 | 44.7 | 25 | 5.1 | 3 | 0.6 | 10 |
| 51 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. | 149 | 30.0 | 244 | 49.1 | 101 | 20.3 | 3 | 0.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 5 |
| 52 - The school has a written plan for improving student achievement | 83 | 16.8 | 182 | 36.9 | 219 | 44.4 | 8 | 1.6 | 1 | 0.2 | 9 |
| 53 - What is taught at school meets the needs of my child. | 123 | 24.7 | 306 | 61.6 | 47 | 9.5 | 16 | 3.2 | 5 | 1.0 | 5 |
| 54 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. | 128 | 25.8 | 272 | 54.8 | 78 | 15.7 | 14 | 2.8 | 4 | 0.8 | 6 |
| 55 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. | 221 | 44.2 | 214 | 42.8 | 51 | 10.2 | 9 | 1.8 | 5 | 1.0 | 2 |
| 56 - I receive information about the educational programs available to my child at school. | 174 | 34.9 | 278 | 55.8 | 36 | 7.2 | 10 | 2.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 4 |
| 57 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. | 161 | 32.1 | 295 | 58.9 | 36 | 7.2 | 9 | 1.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 58 - The school board has high expectations for student learning. | 108 | 21.9 | 230 | 46.7 | 146 | 29.6 | 7 | 1.4 | 2 | 0.4 | 9 |
| 59 - My child has fun learning. | 194 | 38.9 | 266 | 53.3 | 33 | 6.6 | 5 | 1.0 | 1 | 0.2 | 3 |
| 60 - The community is proud of this school. | 178 | 35.7 | 267 | 53.5 | 53 | 10.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0.2 | 3 |
| 61 - I receive regular communications from school about how well my child is doing in school. | 167 | 33.6 | 251 | 50.5 | 62 | 12.5 | 15 | 3.0 | 2 | 0.4 | 5 |
| 62 - I believe my child can do well in school. | 302 | 60.5 | 192 | 38.5 | 4 | 0.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0.2 | 3 |
| 63 - Other children are friendly to my child. | 156 | 31.2 | 299 | 59.8 | 35 | 7.0 | 7 | 1.4 | 3 | 0.6 | 2 |
| 64 - My child's teachers are good teachers. | 212 | 42.5 | 247 | 49.5 | 36 | 7.2 | 3 | 0.6 | 1 | 0.2 | 3 |
| 65 - There is a feeling of belonging at my child's school. | 165 | 33.1 | 261 | 52.4 | 55 | 11.0 | 15 | 3.0 | 2 | 0.4 | 4 |
| 66 - My child's teachers think my child can learn. | 225 | 45.2 | 245 | 49.2 | 25 | 5.0 | 3 | 0.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 4 |
| 67 - My child is treated fairly at school. | 175 | 35.1 | 274 | 55.0 | 41 | 8.2 | 5 | 1.0 | 3 | 0.6 | 4 |
| 68 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 102 | 20.6 | 244 | 49.4 | 134 | 27.1 | 12 | 2.4 | 2 | 0.4 | 8 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2003 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |