MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Parent Frequency Distribution Report
BLADES ELEM., MEHLVILLE R-IX School District

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
K-1 59 24.28
2ND 43 17.70
3RD 40 16.46
4TH 34 13.99
5TH 44 18.11
6TH 22 9.05
8TH 1 0.41

Frequency Missing = 3

 

My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 123 51.25
Girl 117 48.75

Frequency Missing = 6

 

What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 220 91.29
FATHER 19 7.88
STEPMOTHER 1 0.41
GRANDMOTHER 1 0.41

Frequency Missing = 5

 

How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 5 2.06
1 99 40.74
2 134 55.14
3 OR MORE 5 2.06

Frequency Missing = 3

 

How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 66 27.16
5 - 10 YRS 73 30.04
11 - 15 YRS 55 22.63
OVER 15 YRS 49 20.16

Frequency Missing = 3

 

How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 71 29.46
2 HRS 107 44.40
3 HRS 49 20.33
4 HRS 11 4.56
5 HRS 1 0.41
6 + HRS 2 0.83

Frequency Missing = 5

 

Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 23 9.47
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 197 81.07
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 16 6.58
OTHER 7 2.88

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 222 91.36
AFR. AMERICAN (N-HISPC) 7 2.88
ASIAN 6 2.47
HISPANIC 7 2.88
MULTI-RACIAL 1 0.41

Frequency Missing = 3

 

How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
NONE 2 0.82
1 37 15.23
2 115 47.33
3 66 27.16
4 21 8.64
6 2 0.82

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Vocational Education
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 233 94.72
YES 13 5.28
 
Gifted/Talented Program
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 223 90.65
YES 23 9.35
 
Title I Services
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 244 99.19
YES 2 0.81
 
Special Education
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 217 88.21
YES 29 11.79
 
Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
UNDER 30 14 5.81
30 - 39 128 53.11
40 - 49 91 37.76
50 - 59 7 2.90
60 OR OVER 1 0.41

Frequency Missing = 5

 

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 3 1.25
2 YR COLL/TECH 23 9.58
4 YR COLLEGE 210 87.50
OTHER 4 1.67

Frequency Missing = 6

 

Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 3 1.24
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 32 13.28
SOME COLLEGE 79 32.78
COLLEGE GRADUATE 103 42.74
GRADUATE SCHOOL 24 9.96

Frequency Missing = 5

 

Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 5 2.12
10,000 - 19,999 2 0.85
20,000 - 29,999 7 2.97
30,000 - 39,999 9 3.81
40,000 - 49,999 20 8.47
50,000 - 59,999 31 13.14
60,000 - 69,999 47 19.92
OVER $70,000 115 48.73

Frequency Missing = 10

 

Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 88 36.97
HALF A & B 30 12.61
MOSTLY B 14 5.88
HALF B & C 17 7.14
MOSTLY C 3 1.26
GRADE NOT GIVEN 86 36.13

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 157 66.24
GOTTEN WORSE 10 4.22
STAYED THE SAME 70 29.54

Frequency Missing = 9

 

How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 23 9.50
1/2 HR OR LESS 124 51.24
1 HR 81 33.47
2 HRS 10 4.13
MORE THAN 2 HRS 4 1.65

Frequency Missing = 4

 

Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT18a Frequency Percent
NEVER 2 0.84
ONCE/TWICE 44 18.49
3-5 TIMES 77 32.35
5-10 TIMES 59 24.79
11+ TIMES 56 23.53

Frequency Missing = 8

 

Gone to an open house at school.
PRT18b Frequency Percent
NEVER 15 6.25
ONCE/TWICE 158 65.83
3-5 TIMES 57 23.75
5-10 TIMES 4 1.67
11+ TIMES 6 2.50

Frequency Missing = 6

 

Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT18c Frequency Percent
NEVER 20 8.37
ONCE/TWICE 78 32.64
3-5 TIMES 116 48.54
5-10 TIMES 18 7.53
11+ TIMES 7 2.93

Frequency Missing = 7

 

Visited the school on your own.
PRT18d Frequency Percent
NEVER 16 6.72
ONCE/TWICE 58 24.37
3-5 TIMES 56 23.53
5-10 TIMES 35 14.71
11+ TIMES 73 30.67

Frequency Missing = 8

 

Helped with after-school activities.
PRT18e Frequency Percent
NEVER 68 28.45
ONCE/TWICE 53 22.18
3-5 TIMES 50 20.92
5-10 TIMES 22 9.21
11+ TIMES 46 19.25

Frequency Missing = 7

 

Helped with classroom learning.
PRT18f Frequency Percent
NEVER 133 55.19
ONCE/TWICE 68 28.22
3-5 TIMES 22 9.13
5-10 TIMES 6 2.49
11+ TIMES 12 4.98

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 33 13.75
B 152 63.33
C 33 13.75
D 3 1.25
DONT KNOW 19 7.92

Frequency Missing = 6

 

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 5 2.07
B 45 18.60
C 98 40.50
D 29 11.98
F 2 0.83
DONT KNOW 63 26.03

Frequency Missing = 4

 

I know the first name
of 5 or more of my child's
closest friends.
prt21a Frequency Percent
NO 13 5.39
YES 228 94.61

Frequency Missing = 5

 

I know the parents of
5 or more of my child's
closest friends.
prt21b Frequency Percent
NO 45 18.60
YES 197 81.40

Frequency Missing = 4

 

I enforce family rules
about how many hours our
child can watch TV.
prt21c Frequency Percent
NO 52 21.58
YES 189 78.42

Frequency Missing = 5

 

I have expectations for
our child to maintain
a certain grade average.
prt21d Frequency Percent
NO 16 6.75
YES 221 93.25

Frequency Missing = 9

 

I enforce family rules
for our child about doing
homework.
prt21e Frequency Percent
NO 6 2.49
YES 235 97.51

Frequency Missing = 5

 

My child has a computer
at home to use for school
work.
prt21f Frequency Percent
NO 31 12.81
YES 211 87.19

Frequency Missing = 4

 

My child has access to
the internet at home.
prt21g Frequency Percent
NO 54 22.41
YES 187 77.59

Frequency Missing = 5

 

Talk to your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt22a Frequency Percent
OCCASIONALLY 10 4.17
REGULARLY 230 95.83

Frequency Missing = 6

 

Talk to your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt22b Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 86 36.13
RARELY 53 22.27
OCCASIONALLY 62 26.05
REGULARLY 37 15.55

Frequency Missing = 8

 

Talk to your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt22c Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 38 15.97
RARELY 43 18.07
OCCASIONALLY 101 42.44
REGULARLY 56 23.53

Frequency Missing = 8

Data Collected in Fall, 2002
Tables Posted April 15, 2006
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Parent Frequency Distribution Report
BLADES ELEM., MEHLVILLE R-IX 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. 64 26.8 136 56.9 34 14.2 4 1.7 1 0.4 7
24 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 88 36.8 133 55.6 16 6.7 2 0.8 0 0.0 7
25 - There are good learning materials at my child's school. 87 36.6 131 55.0 17 7.1 1 0.4 2 0.8 8
26 - My child likes attending this school. 138 57.3 91 37.8 10 4.1 1 0.4 1 0.4 5
27 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 131 54.1 100 41.3 10 4.1 0 0.0 1 0.4 4
28 - My child's school is a good place to learn. 101 42.6 125 52.7 11 4.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 9
29 - My child uses computers effectively at school. 39 16.4 119 50.0 70 29.4 9 3.8 1 0.4 8
30 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 89 37.4 130 54.6 15 6.3 3 1.3 1 0.4 8
31 - I feel my child is safe at school. 74 31.0 134 56.1 31 13.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 7
32 - I am welcome to discuss my child's educational needs with the school. 110 46.4 112 47.3 15 6.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 9
33 - My child's school building is in good condition. 44 18.4 118 49.4 58 24.3 17 7.1 2 0.8 7
34 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 37 15.6 92 38.8 54 22.8 46 19.4 8 3.4 9
35 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 52 21.8 139 58.2 42 17.6 5 2.1 1 0.4 7
36 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 8 3.3 19 7.9 25 10.5 102 42.7 85 35.6 7
37 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 17 7.1 157 65.4 56 23.3 8 3.3 2 0.8 6
38 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 132 54.8 101 41.9 6 2.5 2 0.8 0 0.0 5
39 - The school board listens to parents concerns. 23 9.7 102 43.0 100 42.2 9 3.8 3 1.3 9
40 - It is important for students to have access to computers at school. 142 59.7 79 33.2 16 6.7 1 0.4 0 0.0 8
41 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 58 24.4 136 57.1 40 16.8 4 1.7 0 0.0 8
42 - The school encourages my child to do well on MAP tests. 96 40.7 102 43.2 37 15.7 1 0.4 0 0.0 10
43 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 18 7.8 76 33.0 128 55.7 8 3.5 0 0.0 16
44 - My child's teacher makes learning interesting. 96 40.3 120 50.4 21 8.8 1 0.4 0 0.0 8
45 - Teachers in my child's school really care about my child. 103 42.9 114 47.5 16 6.7 4 1.7 3 1.3 6
46 - If a student in my child's school has a problem, teachers will listen and help. 84 35.0 132 55.0 23 9.6 1 0.4 0 0.0 6
47 - Teachers treat my child with respect. 105 43.8 121 50.4 14 5.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 6
48 - My child knows what he/she are supposed to be learning. 76 31.8 147 61.5 15 6.3 1 0.4 0 0.0 7
49 - My child's teacher expects very good work from my child. 88 36.7 140 58.3 12 5.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 6
50 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career goals. 31 13.4 62 26.7 129 55.6 10 4.3 0 0.0 14
51 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 81 34.3 102 43.2 47 19.9 6 2.5 0 0.0 10
52 - The school has a written plan for improving student achievement 50 21.2 95 40.3 89 37.7 2 0.8 0 0.0 10
53 - What is taught at school meets the needs of my child. 59 24.6 142 59.2 34 14.2 3 1.3 2 0.8 6
54 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 72 30.1 140 58.6 22 9.2 4 1.7 1 0.4 7
55 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 123 51.3 104 43.3 12 5.0 1 0.4 0 0.0 6
56 - I receive information about the educational programs available to my child at school. 75 31.3 138 57.5 19 7.9 8 3.3 0 0.0 6
57 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 77 32.0 145 60.2 16 6.6 3 1.2 0 0.0 5
58 - The school board has high expectations for student learning. 52 21.7 122 50.8 63 26.3 2 0.8 1 0.4 6
59 - My child has fun learning. 93 38.3 126 51.9 18 7.4 6 2.5 0 0.0 3
60 - The community is proud of this school. 71 29.8 117 49.2 46 19.3 4 1.7 0 0.0 8
61 - I receive regular communications from school about how well my child is doing in school. 76 31.5 144 59.8 12 5.0 9 3.7 0 0.0 5
62 - I believe my child can do well in school. 151 61.6 93 38.0 1 0.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
63 - Other children are friendly to my child. 85 35.3 135 56.0 16 6.6 4 1.7 1 0.4 5
64 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 119 49.6 112 46.7 9 3.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 6
65 - There is a feeling of belonging at my child's school. 100 41.3 115 47.5 23 9.5 4 1.7 0 0.0 4
66 - My child's teachers think my child can learn. 118 48.6 119 49.0 6 2.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
67 - My child is treated fairly at school. 101 41.7 120 49.6 20 8.3 0 0.0 1 0.4 4
68 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 59 24.4 130 53.7 48 19.8 5 2.1 0 0.0 4

Data Collected in Fall, 2002
Tables Posted April 15, 2006
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education