| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Parent Frequency Distribution Report |
| COMBS ELEM., FERGUSON-FLORISSANT R-II School District |
| In what grade is your child? | ||
| PRt1 | Frequency | Percent |
| K-1 | 50 | 23.36 |
| 2ND | 26 | 12.15 |
| 3RD | 43 | 20.09 |
| 4TH | 29 | 13.55 |
| 5TH | 36 | 16.82 |
| 6TH | 30 | 14.02 |
| My child is a: girl, boy | ||
| prt2 | Frequency | Percent |
| Boy | 106 | 50.48 |
| Girl | 104 | 49.52 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| What is your relationship to the child? |
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| prt3 | Frequency | Percent |
| MOTHER | 188 | 89.52 |
| FATHER | 19 | 9.05 |
| STEPFATHER | 1 | 0.48 |
| GRANDMOTHER | 1 | 0.48 |
| GRANDFATHER | 1 | 0.48 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| How many adults in your household work outside the home for pay? |
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| prt4 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 15 | 7.11 |
| 1 | 89 | 42.18 |
| 2 | 105 | 49.76 |
| 3 OR MORE | 2 | 0.95 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| How many years have you lived in this school district? |
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| prt5 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 5 YRS | 85 | 40.09 |
| 5 - 10 YRS | 54 | 25.47 |
| 11 - 15 YRS | 19 | 8.96 |
| OVER 15 YRS | 54 | 25.47 |
| 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 | 70 | 32.86 |
| 2 HRS | 81 | 38.03 |
| 3 HRS | 43 | 20.19 |
| 4 HRS | 14 | 6.57 |
| 5 HRS | 3 | 1.41 |
| 6 + HRS | 2 | 0.94 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Which best describes your household? | ||
| prt7 | Frequency | Percent |
| SINGLE PARENT | 74 | 35.07 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-M/F | 105 | 49.76 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-STEP | 23 | 10.90 |
| OTHER | 9 | 4.27 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| prt8 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE (N-HISPC) | 147 | 71.01 |
| AFR. AMERICAN (N-HISPC) | 50 | 24.15 |
| ASIAN | 2 | 0.97 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 2 | 0.97 |
| HISPANIC | 3 | 1.45 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 3 | 1.45 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| How many children in your household are under 18 years old? |
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| prt9 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 | 39 | 18.31 |
| 2 | 78 | 36.62 |
| 3 | 59 | 27.70 |
| 4 | 25 | 11.74 |
| 5 | 9 | 4.23 |
| 6 | 3 | 1.41 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Vocational Education | ||
| prt10a | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 187 | 87.38 |
| YES | 27 | 12.62 |
| Gifted/Talented Program | ||
| prt10b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 196 | 91.59 |
| YES | 18 | 8.41 |
| Title I Services | ||
| prt10c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 182 | 85.05 |
| YES | 32 | 14.95 |
| Special Education | ||
| prt10d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 195 | 91.12 |
| YES | 19 | 8.88 |
| Which category best describes your age? |
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| prt11 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 30 | 29 | 14.15 |
| 30 - 39 | 127 | 61.95 |
| 40 - 49 | 46 | 22.44 |
| 50 - 59 | 2 | 0.98 |
| 60 OR OVER | 1 | 0.49 |
| Frequency Missing = 9 |
| 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 | 7.50 |
| 2 YR COLL/TECH | 30 | 15.00 |
| 4 YR COLLEGE | 145 | 72.50 |
| OTHER | 10 | 5.00 |
| Frequency Missing = 14 |
| Which best describes your level of education? |
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| prt13 | Frequency | Percent |
| ELEM. SCHOOL | 4 | 1.90 |
| SOME HIGH SCHOOL | 12 | 5.71 |
| HIGH SCHOOL GRAD | 56 | 26.67 |
| SOME COLLEGE | 77 | 36.67 |
| COLLEGE GRADUATE | 46 | 21.90 |
| GRADUATE SCHOOL | 15 | 7.14 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Which category best describes the total annual income of your household? |
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| prt14 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER $ 10,000 | 15 | 7.50 |
| 10,000 - 19,999 | 30 | 15.00 |
| 20,000 - 29,999 | 35 | 17.50 |
| 30,000 - 39,999 | 30 | 15.00 |
| 40,000 - 49,999 | 15 | 7.50 |
| 50,000 - 59,999 | 27 | 13.50 |
| 60,000 - 69,999 | 18 | 9.00 |
| OVER $70,000 | 30 | 15.00 |
| Frequency Missing = 14 |
| Which of the following best describes your child's grades so far in school? |
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| prt15 | Frequency | Percent |
| MOSTLY A | 38 | 18.10 |
| HALF A & B | 46 | 21.90 |
| MOSTLY B | 17 | 8.10 |
| HALF B & C | 33 | 15.71 |
| MOSTLY C | 13 | 6.19 |
| HALF C & D | 12 | 5.71 |
| MOSTLY D | 2 | 0.95 |
| BELOW D | 1 | 0.48 |
| GRADE NOT GIVEN | 48 | 22.86 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| 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 | 113 | 56.22 |
| GOTTEN WORSE | 22 | 10.95 |
| STAYED THE SAME | 66 | 32.84 |
| Frequency Missing = 13 |
| How much time does your child spend on homework each day? |
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| prt17 | Frequency | Percent |
| DOESNT HAVE ANY | 6 | 2.84 |
| 1/2 HR OR LESS | 49 | 23.22 |
| 1 HR | 106 | 50.24 |
| 2 HRS | 36 | 17.06 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 14 | 6.64 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Talked to your child's teacher. | ||
| PRT18a | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 1 | 0.48 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 69 | 33.01 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 87 | 41.63 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 28 | 13.40 |
| 11+ TIMES | 24 | 11.48 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| Gone to an open house at school. | ||
| PRT18b | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 14 | 6.67 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 142 | 67.62 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 46 | 21.90 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 3 | 1.43 |
| 11+ TIMES | 5 | 2.38 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Attended parent/teacher meetings. | ||
| PRT18c | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 26 | 12.56 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 94 | 45.41 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 77 | 37.20 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 6 | 2.90 |
| 11+ TIMES | 4 | 1.93 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| Visited the school on your own. | ||
| PRT18d | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 30 | 14.49 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 74 | 35.75 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 49 | 23.67 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 27 | 13.04 |
| 11+ TIMES | 27 | 13.04 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| Helped with after-school activities. | ||
| PRT18e | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 111 | 53.37 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 45 | 21.63 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 21 | 10.10 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 8 | 3.85 |
| 11+ TIMES | 23 | 11.06 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| Helped with classroom learning. | ||
| PRT18f | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 134 | 64.42 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 37 | 17.79 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 15 | 7.21 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 5 | 2.40 |
| 11+ TIMES | 17 | 8.17 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| 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 | 25 | 11.96 |
| B | 112 | 53.59 |
| C | 33 | 15.79 |
| D | 17 | 8.13 |
| F | 4 | 1.91 |
| DONT KNOW | 18 | 8.61 |
| 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 | 8 | 3.79 |
| B | 27 | 12.80 |
| C | 90 | 42.65 |
| D | 35 | 16.59 |
| F | 8 | 3.79 |
| DONT KNOW | 43 | 20.38 |
| 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 | 28 | 13.40 |
| YES | 181 | 86.60 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| I know the parents of 5 or more of my child's closest friends. |
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| prt21b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 81 | 38.76 |
| YES | 128 | 61.24 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| I enforce family rules about how many hours our child can watch TV. |
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| prt21c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 28 | 13.40 |
| YES | 181 | 86.60 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| I have expectations for our child to maintain a certain grade average. |
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| prt21d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 6 | 2.87 |
| YES | 203 | 97.13 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| I enforce family rules for our child about doing homework. |
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| prt21e | Frequency | Percent |
| YES | 209 | 100.00 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| My child has a computer at home to use for school work. |
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| prt21f | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 67 | 32.06 |
| YES | 142 | 67.94 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| My child has access to the internet at home. |
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| prt21g | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 83 | 39.90 |
| YES | 125 | 60.10 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| Talk to your child about his/her experiences in school. |
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| prt22a | Frequency | Percent |
| RARELY | 3 | 1.44 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 16 | 7.66 |
| REGULARLY | 190 | 90.91 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| Talk to your child about his/her plans for high school classes |
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| prt22b | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 43 | 20.57 |
| RARELY | 51 | 24.40 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 69 | 33.01 |
| REGULARLY | 46 | 22.01 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| Talk to your child about his/her plans for after high school. |
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| prt22c | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 24 | 11.54 |
| RARELY | 33 | 15.87 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 95 | 45.67 |
| REGULARLY | 56 | 26.92 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2003 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Parent Frequency Distribution Report |
| COMBS ELEM., FERGUSON-FLORISSANT 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. | 46 | 22.1 | 111 | 53.4 | 36 | 17.3 | 12 | 5.8 | 3 | 1.4 | 6 |
| 24 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. | 52 | 25.1 | 121 | 58.5 | 19 | 9.2 | 12 | 5.8 | 3 | 1.4 | 7 |
| 25 - There are good learning materials at my child's school. | 60 | 28.8 | 132 | 63.5 | 11 | 5.3 | 2 | 1.0 | 3 | 1.4 | 6 |
| 26 - My child likes attending this school. | 72 | 34.4 | 105 | 50.2 | 24 | 11.5 | 4 | 1.9 | 4 | 1.9 | 5 |
| 27 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. | 91 | 44.0 | 99 | 47.8 | 9 | 4.3 | 5 | 2.4 | 3 | 1.4 | 7 |
| 28 - My child's school is a good place to learn. | 66 | 31.9 | 119 | 57.5 | 15 | 7.2 | 5 | 2.4 | 2 | 1.0 | 7 |
| 29 - My child uses computers effectively at school. | 46 | 22.1 | 108 | 51.9 | 46 | 22.1 | 8 | 3.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 6 |
| 30 - I know how well my child is doing in class. | 73 | 35.6 | 117 | 57.1 | 9 | 4.4 | 6 | 2.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 9 |
| 31 - I feel my child is safe at school. | 68 | 32.4 | 120 | 57.1 | 16 | 7.6 | 4 | 1.9 | 2 | 1.0 | 4 |
| 32 - I am welcome to discuss my child's educational needs with the school. | 77 | 36.7 | 114 | 54.3 | 9 | 4.3 | 8 | 3.8 | 2 | 1.0 | 4 |
| 33 - My child's school building is in good condition. | 64 | 30.8 | 124 | 59.6 | 20 | 9.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 6 |
| 34 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. | 32 | 15.5 | 86 | 41.7 | 61 | 29.6 | 23 | 11.2 | 4 | 1.9 | 8 |
| 35 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. | 38 | 18.3 | 113 | 54.3 | 36 | 17.3 | 14 | 6.7 | 7 | 3.4 | 6 |
| 36 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. | 20 | 9.8 | 22 | 10.8 | 50 | 24.5 | 72 | 35.3 | 40 | 19.6 | 10 |
| 37 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 24 | 11.8 | 90 | 44.1 | 65 | 31.9 | 21 | 10.3 | 4 | 2.0 | 10 |
| 38 - The school encourages parents to be involved. | 75 | 36.2 | 114 | 55.1 | 15 | 7.2 | 1 | 0.5 | 2 | 1.0 | 7 |
| 39 - The school board listens to parents concerns. | 25 | 12.4 | 59 | 29.2 | 94 | 46.5 | 13 | 6.4 | 11 | 5.4 | 12 |
| 40 - It is important for students to have access to computers at school. | 94 | 45.4 | 97 | 46.9 | 13 | 6.3 | 2 | 1.0 | 1 | 0.5 | 7 |
| 41 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. | 58 | 28.4 | 115 | 56.4 | 29 | 14.2 | 2 | 1.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 10 |
| 42 - The school encourages my child to do well on MAP tests. | 78 | 38.2 | 106 | 52.0 | 20 | 9.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 10 |
| 43 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 34 | 16.7 | 90 | 44.3 | 72 | 35.5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2 | 1.0 | 11 |
| 44 - My child's teacher makes learning interesting. | 60 | 29.3 | 101 | 49.3 | 34 | 16.6 | 9 | 4.4 | 1 | 0.5 | 9 |
| 45 - Teachers in my child's school really care about my child. | 54 | 26.2 | 108 | 52.4 | 29 | 14.1 | 13 | 6.3 | 2 | 1.0 | 8 |
| 46 - If a student in my child's school has a problem, teachers will listen and help. | 48 | 23.6 | 110 | 54.2 | 31 | 15.3 | 10 | 4.9 | 4 | 2.0 | 11 |
| 47 - Teachers treat my child with respect. | 53 | 25.9 | 113 | 55.1 | 28 | 13.7 | 8 | 3.9 | 3 | 1.5 | 9 |
| 48 - My child knows what he/she are supposed to be learning. | 61 | 29.8 | 119 | 58.0 | 19 | 9.3 | 5 | 2.4 | 1 | 0.5 | 9 |
| 49 - My child's teacher expects very good work from my child. | 70 | 34.0 | 123 | 59.7 | 13 | 6.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 8 |
| 50 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career goals. | 25 | 12.4 | 72 | 35.6 | 86 | 42.6 | 16 | 7.9 | 3 | 1.5 | 12 |
| 51 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. | 39 | 19.2 | 88 | 43.3 | 54 | 26.6 | 13 | 6.4 | 9 | 4.4 | 11 |
| 52 - The school has a written plan for improving student achievement | 40 | 20.0 | 84 | 42.0 | 70 | 35.0 | 6 | 3.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 14 |
| 53 - What is taught at school meets the needs of my child. | 44 | 21.6 | 121 | 59.3 | 28 | 13.7 | 8 | 3.9 | 3 | 1.5 | 10 |
| 54 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. | 59 | 28.8 | 113 | 55.1 | 20 | 9.8 | 7 | 3.4 | 6 | 2.9 | 9 |
| 55 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. | 62 | 30.7 | 117 | 57.9 | 20 | 9.9 | 1 | 0.5 | 2 | 1.0 | 12 |
| 56 - I receive information about the educational programs available to my child at school. | 50 | 24.4 | 109 | 53.2 | 25 | 12.2 | 14 | 6.8 | 7 | 3.4 | 9 |
| 57 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. | 62 | 29.5 | 117 | 55.7 | 25 | 11.9 | 3 | 1.4 | 3 | 1.4 | 4 |
| 58 - The school board has high expectations for student learning. | 46 | 22.1 | 102 | 49.0 | 54 | 26.0 | 4 | 1.9 | 2 | 1.0 | 6 |
| 59 - My child has fun learning. | 63 | 30.3 | 112 | 53.8 | 24 | 11.5 | 6 | 2.9 | 3 | 1.4 | 6 |
| 60 - The community is proud of this school. | 52 | 25.2 | 103 | 50.0 | 48 | 23.3 | 1 | 0.5 | 2 | 1.0 | 8 |
| 61 - I receive regular communications from school about how well my child is doing in school. | 56 | 26.7 | 129 | 61.4 | 14 | 6.7 | 9 | 4.3 | 2 | 1.0 | 4 |
| 62 - I believe my child can do well in school. | 111 | 53.1 | 93 | 44.5 | 4 | 1.9 | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0.0 | 5 |
| 63 - Other children are friendly to my child. | 57 | 27.3 | 127 | 60.8 | 17 | 8.1 | 8 | 3.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 5 |
| 64 - My child's teachers are good teachers. | 73 | 35.3 | 110 | 53.1 | 18 | 8.7 | 6 | 2.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 7 |
| 65 - There is a feeling of belonging at my child's school. | 58 | 28.0 | 100 | 48.3 | 38 | 18.4 | 6 | 2.9 | 5 | 2.4 | 7 |
| 66 - My child's teachers think my child can learn. | 84 | 40.8 | 109 | 52.9 | 11 | 5.3 | 2 | 1.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 8 |
| 67 - My child is treated fairly at school. | 53 | 25.5 | 117 | 56.3 | 22 | 10.6 | 12 | 5.8 | 4 | 1.9 | 6 |
| 68 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 42 | 20.5 | 96 | 46.8 | 52 | 25.4 | 10 | 4.9 | 5 | 2.4 | 9 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2003 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |