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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
prt21d Frequency Percent
NO 23 4.64
YES 473 95.36

Frequency Missing = 6

 

I enforce family rules
for our child about doing
homework.
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.
prt21f Frequency Percent
NO 61 12.27
YES 436 87.73

Frequency Missing = 5

 

My child has access to
the internet at home.
prt21g Frequency Percent
NO 108 21.86
YES 386 78.14

Frequency Missing = 8

 

Talk to your child about his/her
experiences in school.
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
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.
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
 
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