| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Parent Frequency Distribution Report |
| APPLETON CITY ELEM., APPLETON CITY R-II School District |
| In what grade is your child? | ||
| PRt1 | Frequency | Percent |
| K-1 | 47 | 31.97 |
| 2ND | 19 | 12.93 |
| 3RD | 21 | 14.29 |
| 4TH | 25 | 17.01 |
| 5TH | 35 | 23.81 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| My child is a: girl, boy | ||
| prt2 | Frequency | Percent |
| Boy | 75 | 53.19 |
| Girl | 66 | 46.81 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| What is your relationship to the child? |
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| prt3 | Frequency | Percent |
| MOTHER | 120 | 82.19 |
| FATHER | 16 | 10.96 |
| STEPMOTHER | 2 | 1.37 |
| STEPFATHER | 2 | 1.37 |
| GRANDMOTHER | 5 | 3.42 |
| OTHER RELATIVE | 1 | 0.68 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| How many adults in your household work outside the home for pay? |
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| prt4 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 7 | 4.76 |
| 1 | 70 | 47.62 |
| 2 | 68 | 46.26 |
| 3 OR MORE | 2 | 1.36 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How many years have you lived in this school district? |
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| prt5 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 5 YRS | 47 | 31.97 |
| 5 - 10 YRS | 40 | 27.21 |
| 11 - 15 YRS | 12 | 8.16 |
| OVER 15 YRS | 48 | 32.65 |
| 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 | 35 | 23.65 |
| 2 HRS | 74 | 50.00 |
| 3 HRS | 25 | 16.89 |
| 4 HRS | 10 | 6.76 |
| 5 HRS | 3 | 2.03 |
| 6 + HRS | 1 | 0.68 |
| Which best describes your household? | ||
| prt7 | Frequency | Percent |
| SINGLE PARENT | 22 | 14.97 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-M/F | 93 | 63.27 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-STEP | 28 | 19.05 |
| OTHER | 4 | 2.72 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| prt8 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE (N-HISPC) | 141 | 95.27 |
| AFR. AMERICAN (N-HISPC) | 1 | 0.68 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 1 | 0.68 |
| HISPANIC | 4 | 2.70 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 1 | 0.68 |
| How many children in your household are under 18 years old? |
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| prt9 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 | 20 | 13.61 |
| 2 | 53 | 36.05 |
| 3 | 40 | 27.21 |
| 4 | 27 | 18.37 |
| 5 | 4 | 2.72 |
| 6 | 3 | 2.04 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Vocational Education | ||
| prt10a | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 138 | 93.24 |
| YES | 10 | 6.76 |
| Gifted/Talented Program | ||
| prt10b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 144 | 97.30 |
| YES | 4 | 2.70 |
| Title I Services | ||
| prt10c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 124 | 83.78 |
| YES | 24 | 16.22 |
| Special Education | ||
| prt10d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 137 | 92.57 |
| YES | 11 | 7.43 |
| Which category best describes your age? |
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| prt11 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 30 | 23 | 16.20 |
| 30 - 39 | 85 | 59.86 |
| 40 - 49 | 25 | 17.61 |
| 50 - 59 | 5 | 3.52 |
| 60 OR OVER | 4 | 2.82 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| 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 | 15 | 11.03 |
| 2 YR COLL/TECH | 38 | 27.94 |
| 4 YR COLLEGE | 70 | 51.47 |
| OTHER | 13 | 9.56 |
| Frequency Missing = 12 |
| Which best describes your level of education? |
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| prt13 | Frequency | Percent |
| ELEM. SCHOOL | 2 | 1.37 |
| SOME HIGH SCHOOL | 19 | 13.01 |
| HIGH SCHOOL GRAD | 62 | 42.47 |
| SOME COLLEGE | 38 | 26.03 |
| COLLEGE GRADUATE | 20 | 13.70 |
| GRADUATE SCHOOL | 5 | 3.42 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Which category best describes the total annual income of your household? |
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| prt14 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER $ 10,000 | 15 | 11.03 |
| 10,000 - 19,999 | 31 | 22.79 |
| 20,000 - 29,999 | 18 | 13.24 |
| 30,000 - 39,999 | 26 | 19.12 |
| 40,000 - 49,999 | 19 | 13.97 |
| 50,000 - 59,999 | 15 | 11.03 |
| 60,000 - 69,999 | 7 | 5.15 |
| OVER $70,000 | 5 | 3.68 |
| Frequency Missing = 12 |
| Which of the following best describes your child's grades so far in school? |
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| prt15 | Frequency | Percent |
| MOSTLY A | 70 | 47.95 |
| HALF A & B | 34 | 23.29 |
| MOSTLY B | 5 | 3.42 |
| HALF B & C | 11 | 7.53 |
| MOSTLY C | 6 | 4.11 |
| HALF C & D | 3 | 2.05 |
| BELOW D | 1 | 0.68 |
| GRADE NOT GIVEN | 16 | 10.96 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| 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 | 42 | 31.58 |
| GOTTEN WORSE | 30 | 22.56 |
| STAYED THE SAME | 61 | 45.86 |
| Frequency Missing = 15 |
| How much time does your child spend on homework each day? |
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| prt17 | Frequency | Percent |
| DOESNT HAVE ANY | 12 | 8.11 |
| 1/2 HR OR LESS | 61 | 41.22 |
| 1 HR | 59 | 39.86 |
| 2 HRS | 12 | 8.11 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 4 | 2.70 |
| Talked to your child's teacher. | ||
| PRT18a | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 5 | 3.40 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 62 | 42.18 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 34 | 23.13 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 24 | 16.33 |
| 11+ TIMES | 22 | 14.97 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Gone to an open house at school. | ||
| PRT18b | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 16 | 11.03 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 101 | 69.66 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 23 | 15.86 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 1 | 0.69 |
| 11+ TIMES | 4 | 2.76 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Attended parent/teacher meetings. | ||
| PRT18c | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 24 | 16.44 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 80 | 54.79 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 32 | 21.92 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 6 | 4.11 |
| 11+ TIMES | 4 | 2.74 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Visited the school on your own. | ||
| PRT18d | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 32 | 22.38 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 56 | 39.16 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 25 | 17.48 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 6 | 4.20 |
| 11+ TIMES | 24 | 16.78 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| Helped with after-school activities. | ||
| PRT18e | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 75 | 51.37 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 44 | 30.14 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 14 | 9.59 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 5 | 3.42 |
| 11+ TIMES | 8 | 5.48 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Helped with classroom learning. | ||
| PRT18f | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 113 | 77.93 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 18 | 12.41 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 7 | 4.83 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 3 | 2.07 |
| 11+ TIMES | 4 | 2.76 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| 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 | 10 | 6.85 |
| B | 57 | 39.04 |
| C | 39 | 26.71 |
| D | 23 | 15.75 |
| F | 5 | 3.42 |
| DONT KNOW | 12 | 8.22 |
| 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 |
| B | 33 | 22.76 |
| C | 48 | 33.10 |
| D | 21 | 14.48 |
| F | 6 | 4.14 |
| DONT KNOW | 37 | 25.52 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| I know the first name of 5 or more of my child's closest friends. |
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| prt21a | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 10 | 6.90 |
| YES | 135 | 93.10 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| I know the parents of 5 or more of my child's closest friends. |
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| prt21b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 34 | 23.29 |
| YES | 112 | 76.71 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| I enforce family rules about how many hours our child can watch TV. |
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| prt21c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 37 | 25.34 |
| YES | 109 | 74.66 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| I have expectations for our child to maintain a certain grade average. |
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| prt21d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 13 | 8.84 |
| YES | 134 | 91.16 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| I enforce family rules for our child about doing homework. |
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| prt21e | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 2 | 1.36 |
| YES | 145 | 98.64 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| My child has a computer at home to use for school work. |
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| prt21f | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 62 | 42.47 |
| YES | 84 | 57.53 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| My child has access to the internet at home. |
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| prt21g | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 79 | 53.74 |
| YES | 68 | 46.26 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Talk to your child about his/her experiences in school. |
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| prt22a | Frequency | Percent |
| OCCASIONALLY | 11 | 7.48 |
| REGULARLY | 136 | 92.52 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Talk to your child about his/her plans for high school classes |
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| prt22b | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 41 | 28.08 |
| RARELY | 45 | 30.82 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 39 | 26.71 |
| REGULARLY | 21 | 14.38 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Talk to your child about his/her plans for after high school. |
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| prt22c | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 16 | 10.88 |
| RARELY | 45 | 30.61 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 61 | 41.50 |
| REGULARLY | 25 | 17.01 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2003 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Parent Frequency Distribution Report |
| APPLETON CITY ELEM., APPLETON CITY R-II 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. | 15 | 10.1 | 76 | 51.4 | 40 | 27.0 | 14 | 9.5 | 3 | 2.0 | 0 |
| 24 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. | 24 | 16.2 | 89 | 60.1 | 25 | 16.9 | 8 | 5.4 | 2 | 1.4 | 0 |
| 25 - There are good learning materials at my child's school. | 25 | 17.0 | 89 | 60.5 | 30 | 20.4 | 3 | 2.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 26 - My child likes attending this school. | 48 | 32.4 | 67 | 45.3 | 24 | 16.2 | 7 | 4.7 | 2 | 1.4 | 0 |
| 27 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. | 46 | 31.5 | 71 | 48.6 | 22 | 15.1 | 5 | 3.4 | 2 | 1.4 | 2 |
| 28 - My child's school is a good place to learn. | 22 | 14.9 | 83 | 56.1 | 29 | 19.6 | 14 | 9.5 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 29 - My child uses computers effectively at school. | 19 | 12.8 | 72 | 48.6 | 48 | 32.4 | 8 | 5.4 | 1 | 0.7 | 0 |
| 30 - I know how well my child is doing in class. | 46 | 31.1 | 85 | 57.4 | 15 | 10.1 | 2 | 1.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 31 - I feel my child is safe at school. | 30 | 20.3 | 86 | 58.1 | 26 | 17.6 | 6 | 4.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 32 - I am welcome to discuss my child's educational needs with the school. | 34 | 23.0 | 84 | 56.8 | 26 | 17.6 | 2 | 1.4 | 2 | 1.4 | 0 |
| 33 - My child's school building is in good condition. | 20 | 13.7 | 81 | 55.5 | 31 | 21.2 | 12 | 8.2 | 2 | 1.4 | 2 |
| 34 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. | 10 | 6.9 | 56 | 38.6 | 56 | 38.6 | 19 | 13.1 | 4 | 2.8 | 3 |
| 35 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. | 13 | 8.8 | 69 | 46.9 | 42 | 28.6 | 16 | 10.9 | 7 | 4.8 | 1 |
| 36 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. | 21 | 14.2 | 11 | 7.4 | 37 | 25.0 | 48 | 32.4 | 31 | 20.9 | 0 |
| 37 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 12 | 8.2 | 83 | 56.8 | 33 | 22.6 | 11 | 7.5 | 7 | 4.8 | 2 |
| 38 - The school encourages parents to be involved. | 28 | 18.9 | 84 | 56.8 | 31 | 20.9 | 3 | 2.0 | 2 | 1.4 | 0 |
| 39 - The school board listens to parents concerns. | 10 | 6.8 | 50 | 34.2 | 67 | 45.9 | 13 | 8.9 | 6 | 4.1 | 2 |
| 40 - It is important for students to have access to computers at school. | 65 | 43.9 | 68 | 45.9 | 15 | 10.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 41 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. | 18 | 12.2 | 71 | 48.0 | 52 | 35.1 | 4 | 2.7 | 3 | 2.0 | 0 |
| 42 - The school encourages my child to do well on MAP tests. | 47 | 32.2 | 76 | 52.1 | 20 | 13.7 | 3 | 2.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 43 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 19 | 13.4 | 61 | 43.0 | 58 | 40.8 | 3 | 2.1 | 1 | 0.7 | 6 |
| 44 - My child's teacher makes learning interesting. | 36 | 24.5 | 72 | 49.0 | 35 | 23.8 | 4 | 2.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 45 - Teachers in my child's school really care about my child. | 27 | 18.4 | 72 | 49.0 | 23 | 15.6 | 24 | 16.3 | 1 | 0.7 | 1 |
| 46 - If a student in my child's school has a problem, teachers will listen and help. | 17 | 11.9 | 67 | 46.9 | 45 | 31.5 | 13 | 9.1 | 1 | 0.7 | 5 |
| 47 - Teachers treat my child with respect. | 25 | 17.1 | 74 | 50.7 | 33 | 22.6 | 13 | 8.9 | 1 | 0.7 | 2 |
| 48 - My child knows what he/she are supposed to be learning. | 31 | 21.1 | 92 | 62.6 | 20 | 13.6 | 4 | 2.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 49 - My child's teacher expects very good work from my child. | 35 | 24.0 | 89 | 61.0 | 22 | 15.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 50 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career goals. | 11 | 7.5 | 45 | 30.8 | 73 | 50.0 | 16 | 11.0 | 1 | 0.7 | 2 |
| 51 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. | 16 | 10.8 | 61 | 41.2 | 56 | 37.8 | 11 | 7.4 | 4 | 2.7 | 0 |
| 52 - The school has a written plan for improving student achievement | 9 | 6.2 | 55 | 37.7 | 76 | 52.1 | 6 | 4.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 53 - What is taught at school meets the needs of my child. | 20 | 13.6 | 62 | 42.2 | 50 | 34.0 | 14 | 9.5 | 1 | 0.7 | 1 |
| 54 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. | 20 | 13.5 | 77 | 52.0 | 42 | 28.4 | 7 | 4.7 | 2 | 1.4 | 0 |
| 55 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. | 40 | 27.0 | 73 | 49.3 | 30 | 20.3 | 4 | 2.7 | 1 | 0.7 | 0 |
| 56 - I receive information about the educational programs available to my child at school. | 20 | 13.6 | 63 | 42.9 | 40 | 27.2 | 21 | 14.3 | 3 | 2.0 | 1 |
| 57 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. | 31 | 20.9 | 83 | 56.1 | 25 | 16.9 | 7 | 4.7 | 2 | 1.4 | 0 |
| 58 - The school board has high expectations for student learning. | 9 | 6.1 | 69 | 46.6 | 57 | 38.5 | 12 | 8.1 | 1 | 0.7 | 0 |
| 59 - My child has fun learning. | 28 | 18.9 | 82 | 55.4 | 29 | 19.6 | 8 | 5.4 | 1 | 0.7 | 0 |
| 60 - The community is proud of this school. | 22 | 14.9 | 66 | 44.6 | 46 | 31.1 | 11 | 7.4 | 3 | 2.0 | 0 |
| 61 - I receive regular communications from school about how well my child is doing in school. | 33 | 22.3 | 79 | 53.4 | 23 | 15.5 | 10 | 6.8 | 3 | 2.0 | 0 |
| 62 - I believe my child can do well in school. | 78 | 52.7 | 64 | 43.2 | 5 | 3.4 | 1 | 0.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 63 - Other children are friendly to my child. | 31 | 21.2 | 84 | 57.5 | 26 | 17.8 | 4 | 2.7 | 1 | 0.7 | 2 |
| 64 - My child's teachers are good teachers. | 43 | 29.5 | 70 | 47.9 | 29 | 19.9 | 4 | 2.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 65 - There is a feeling of belonging at my child's school. | 22 | 15.0 | 76 | 51.7 | 35 | 23.8 | 7 | 4.8 | 7 | 4.8 | 1 |
| 66 - My child's teachers think my child can learn. | 41 | 27.7 | 81 | 54.7 | 25 | 16.9 | 1 | 0.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 67 - My child is treated fairly at school. | 27 | 18.4 | 79 | 53.7 | 24 | 16.3 | 13 | 8.8 | 4 | 2.7 | 1 |
| 68 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 16 | 11.0 | 68 | 46.9 | 43 | 29.7 | 11 | 7.6 | 7 | 4.8 | 3 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2003 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |