| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Parent Frequency Distribution Report |
| CLAYTON HIGH, CLAYTON School District |
| In what grade is your child? | ||
| PRt1 | Frequency | Percent |
| 9TH | 113 | 32.10 |
| 10TH | 92 | 26.14 |
| 11TH | 90 | 25.57 |
| 12TH | 57 | 16.19 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| My child is a: girl, boy | ||
| prt2 | Frequency | Percent |
| Boy | 151 | 43.77 |
| Girl | 194 | 56.23 |
| Frequency Missing = 9 |
| What is your relationship to the child? |
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| prt3 | Frequency | Percent |
| MOTHER | 276 | 78.63 |
| FATHER | 66 | 18.80 |
| STEPMOTHER | 2 | 0.57 |
| STEPFATHER | 1 | 0.28 |
| GRANDMOTHER | 3 | 0.85 |
| OTHER RELATIVE | 2 | 0.57 |
| UNRELATED | 1 | 0.28 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| How many adults in your household work outside the home for pay? |
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| prt4 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 15 | 4.27 |
| 1 | 138 | 39.32 |
| 2 | 190 | 54.13 |
| 3 OR MORE | 8 | 2.28 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| How many years have you lived in this school district? |
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| prt5 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 5 YRS | 96 | 28.07 |
| 5 - 10 YRS | 96 | 28.07 |
| 11 - 15 YRS | 65 | 19.01 |
| OVER 15 YRS | 85 | 24.85 |
| Frequency Missing = 12 |
| How many hours of television does your child usually watch each day? |
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| prt6 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 HR OR LESS | 170 | 48.30 |
| 2 HRS | 116 | 32.95 |
| 3 HRS | 44 | 12.50 |
| 4 HRS | 11 | 3.13 |
| 5 HRS | 8 | 2.27 |
| 6 + HRS | 3 | 0.85 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Which best describes your household? | ||
| prt7 | Frequency | Percent |
| SINGLE PARENT | 86 | 24.43 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-M/F | 234 | 66.48 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-STEP | 26 | 7.39 |
| OTHER | 6 | 1.70 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| prt8 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE (N-HISPC) | 264 | 76.30 |
| AFR. AMERICAN (N-HISPC) | 51 | 14.74 |
| ASIAN | 21 | 6.07 |
| HISPANIC | 6 | 1.73 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 4 | 1.16 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| How many children in your household are under 18 years old? |
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| prt9 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 14 | 3.99 |
| 1 | 147 | 41.88 |
| 2 | 118 | 33.62 |
| 3 | 53 | 15.10 |
| 4 | 12 | 3.42 |
| 5 | 3 | 0.85 |
| 6 | 1 | 0.28 |
| 7 OR MORE | 3 | 0.85 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Vocational Education | ||
| prt10a | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 338 | 95.48 |
| YES | 16 | 4.52 |
| Gifted/Talented Program | ||
| prt10b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 295 | 83.33 |
| YES | 59 | 16.67 |
| Title I Services | ||
| prt10c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 350 | 98.87 |
| YES | 4 | 1.13 |
| Special Education | ||
| prt10d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 324 | 91.53 |
| YES | 30 | 8.47 |
| Which category best describes your age? |
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| prt11 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 30 | 2 | 0.57 |
| 30 - 39 | 28 | 8.02 |
| 40 - 49 | 203 | 58.17 |
| 50 - 59 | 110 | 31.52 |
| 60 OR OVER | 6 | 1.72 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| 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 | 3 | 0.85 |
| 2 YR COLL/TECH | 9 | 2.56 |
| 4 YR COLLEGE | 338 | 96.02 |
| OTHER | 2 | 0.57 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Which best describes your level of education? |
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| prt13 | Frequency | Percent |
| ELEM. SCHOOL | 3 | 0.86 |
| SOME HIGH SCHOOL | 3 | 0.86 |
| HIGH SCHOOL GRAD | 10 | 2.86 |
| SOME COLLEGE | 34 | 9.71 |
| COLLEGE GRADUATE | 114 | 32.57 |
| GRADUATE SCHOOL | 186 | 53.14 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Which category best describes the total annual income of your household? |
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| prt14 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER $ 10,000 | 2 | 0.60 |
| 10,000 - 19,999 | 12 | 3.59 |
| 20,000 - 29,999 | 16 | 4.79 |
| 30,000 - 39,999 | 19 | 5.69 |
| 40,000 - 49,999 | 21 | 6.29 |
| 50,000 - 59,999 | 26 | 7.78 |
| 60,000 - 69,999 | 29 | 8.68 |
| OVER $70,000 | 209 | 62.57 |
| Frequency Missing = 20 |
| Which of the following best describes your child's grades so far in school? |
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| prt15 | Frequency | Percent |
| MOSTLY A | 167 | 47.31 |
| HALF A & B | 99 | 28.05 |
| MOSTLY B | 39 | 11.05 |
| HALF B & C | 26 | 7.37 |
| MOSTLY C | 7 | 1.98 |
| HALF C & D | 8 | 2.27 |
| MOSTLY D | 2 | 0.57 |
| BELOW D | 3 | 0.85 |
| GRADE NOT GIVEN | 2 | 0.57 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| 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 | 158 | 49.07 |
| GOTTEN WORSE | 12 | 3.73 |
| STAYED THE SAME | 152 | 47.20 |
| Frequency Missing = 32 |
| How much time does your child spend on homework each day? |
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| prt17 | Frequency | Percent |
| DOESNT HAVE ANY | 1 | 0.28 |
| DOESNT DO IT | 2 | 0.56 |
| 1/2 HR OR LESS | 9 | 2.54 |
| 1 HR | 83 | 23.45 |
| 2 HRS | 126 | 35.59 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 133 | 37.57 |
| Talked to your child's teacher. | ||
| PRT18a | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 35 | 9.94 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 184 | 52.27 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 87 | 24.72 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 32 | 9.09 |
| 11+ TIMES | 14 | 3.98 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Gone to an open house at school. | ||
| PRT18b | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 47 | 13.28 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 269 | 75.99 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 31 | 8.76 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 5 | 1.41 |
| 11+ TIMES | 2 | 0.56 |
| Attended parent/teacher meetings. | ||
| PRT18c | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 89 | 25.21 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 208 | 58.92 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 45 | 12.75 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 9 | 2.55 |
| 11+ TIMES | 2 | 0.57 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Visited the school on your own. | ||
| PRT18d | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 70 | 19.94 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 130 | 37.04 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 82 | 23.36 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 39 | 11.11 |
| 11+ TIMES | 30 | 8.55 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Helped with after-school activities. | ||
| PRT18e | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 190 | 54.29 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 95 | 27.14 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 39 | 11.14 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 14 | 4.00 |
| 11+ TIMES | 12 | 3.43 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Helped with classroom learning. | ||
| PRT18f | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 306 | 87.43 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 28 | 8.00 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 5 | 1.43 |
| 11+ TIMES | 11 | 3.14 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| 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 | 192 | 54.55 |
| B | 130 | 36.93 |
| C | 18 | 5.11 |
| D | 4 | 1.14 |
| F | 1 | 0.28 |
| DONT KNOW | 7 | 1.99 |
| 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 |
| A | 11 | 3.13 |
| B | 33 | 9.40 |
| C | 181 | 51.57 |
| D | 57 | 16.24 |
| F | 9 | 2.56 |
| DONT KNOW | 60 | 17.09 |
| 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 | 20 | 5.67 |
| YES | 333 | 94.33 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| I know the parents of 5 or more of my child's closest friends. |
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| prt21b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 113 | 32.10 |
| YES | 239 | 67.90 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| I enforce family rules about how many hours our child can watch TV. |
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| prt21c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 134 | 38.29 |
| YES | 216 | 61.71 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| I have expectations for our child to maintain a certain grade average. |
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| prt21d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 18 | 5.10 |
| YES | 335 | 94.90 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| I enforce family rules for our child about doing homework. |
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| prt21e | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 79 | 22.51 |
| YES | 272 | 77.49 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| My child has a computer at home to use for school work. |
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| prt21f | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 19 | 5.37 |
| YES | 335 | 94.63 |
| My child has access to the internet at home. |
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| prt21g | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 33 | 9.32 |
| YES | 321 | 90.68 |
| Talk to your child about his/her experiences in school. |
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| prt22a | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 4 | 1.14 |
| RARELY | 3 | 0.85 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 47 | 13.35 |
| REGULARLY | 298 | 84.66 |
| 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 | 4 | 1.13 |
| RARELY | 9 | 2.55 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 83 | 23.51 |
| REGULARLY | 257 | 72.80 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Talk to your child about his/her plans for after high school. |
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| prt22c | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 3 | 0.85 |
| RARELY | 6 | 1.70 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 66 | 18.70 |
| REGULARLY | 278 | 78.75 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Data Collected in Spring, 2002 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Parent Frequency Distribution Report |
| CLAYTON HIGH, CLAYTON 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. | 109 | 31.0 | 173 | 49.1 | 47 | 13.4 | 21 | 6.0 | 2 | 0.6 | 2 |
| 24 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. | 145 | 41.4 | 173 | 49.4 | 24 | 6.9 | 6 | 1.7 | 2 | 0.6 | 4 |
| 25 - There are good learning materials at my child's school. | 175 | 50.1 | 141 | 40.4 | 31 | 8.9 | 1 | 0.3 | 1 | 0.3 | 5 |
| 26 - My child likes attending this school. | 158 | 45.3 | 137 | 39.3 | 34 | 9.7 | 14 | 4.0 | 6 | 1.7 | 5 |
| 27 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. | 176 | 50.0 | 133 | 37.8 | 33 | 9.4 | 9 | 2.6 | 1 | 0.3 | 2 |
| 28 - My child's school is a good place to learn. | 182 | 51.7 | 142 | 40.3 | 24 | 6.8 | 2 | 0.6 | 2 | 0.6 | 2 |
| 29 - My child uses computers effectively at school. | 140 | 40.0 | 150 | 42.9 | 47 | 13.4 | 7 | 2.0 | 6 | 1.7 | 4 |
| 30 - I know how well my child is doing in class. | 134 | 38.0 | 174 | 49.3 | 32 | 9.1 | 12 | 3.4 | 1 | 0.3 | 1 |
| 31 - I feel my child is safe at school. | 145 | 41.1 | 169 | 47.9 | 30 | 8.5 | 6 | 1.7 | 3 | 0.8 | 1 |
| 32 - I am welcome to discuss my child's educational needs with the school. | 163 | 46.3 | 155 | 44.0 | 30 | 8.5 | 3 | 0.9 | 1 | 0.3 | 2 |
| 33 - My child's school building is in good condition. | 234 | 66.3 | 108 | 30.6 | 10 | 2.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0.3 | 1 |
| 34 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. | 239 | 67.9 | 97 | 27.6 | 13 | 3.7 | 1 | 0.3 | 2 | 0.6 | 2 |
| 35 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. | 86 | 24.4 | 166 | 47.2 | 82 | 23.3 | 13 | 3.7 | 5 | 1.4 | 2 |
| 36 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. | 11 | 3.1 | 19 | 5.4 | 45 | 12.7 | 120 | 34.0 | 158 | 44.8 | 1 |
| 37 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 66 | 18.9 | 166 | 47.6 | 97 | 27.8 | 14 | 4.0 | 6 | 1.7 | 5 |
| 38 - The school encourages parents to be involved. | 129 | 36.5 | 153 | 43.3 | 59 | 16.7 | 12 | 3.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 39 - The school board listens to parents concerns. | 64 | 18.2 | 136 | 38.7 | 131 | 37.3 | 14 | 4.0 | 6 | 1.7 | 3 |
| 40 - It is important for students to have access to computers at school. | 232 | 65.7 | 105 | 29.7 | 10 | 2.8 | 5 | 1.4 | 1 | 0.3 | 1 |
| 41 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. | 138 | 39.2 | 169 | 48.0 | 38 | 10.8 | 6 | 1.7 | 1 | 0.3 | 2 |
| 42 - The school encourages my child to do well on MAP tests. | 109 | 31.3 | 173 | 49.7 | 63 | 18.1 | 3 | 0.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 6 |
| 43 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 33 | 9.7 | 74 | 21.7 | 157 | 46.0 | 55 | 16.1 | 22 | 6.5 | 13 |
| 44 - My child's teacher makes learning interesting. | 72 | 20.6 | 185 | 52.9 | 77 | 22.0 | 16 | 4.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 4 |
| 45 - Teachers in my child's school really care about my child. | 99 | 28.1 | 164 | 46.6 | 70 | 19.9 | 14 | 4.0 | 5 | 1.4 | 2 |
| 46 - If a student in my child's school has a problem, teachers will listen and help. | 94 | 27.0 | 172 | 49.4 | 75 | 21.6 | 6 | 1.7 | 1 | 0.3 | 6 |
| 47 - Teachers treat my child with respect. | 120 | 34.1 | 175 | 49.7 | 51 | 14.5 | 6 | 1.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 48 - My child knows what he/she are supposed to be learning. | 128 | 36.4 | 191 | 54.3 | 24 | 6.8 | 9 | 2.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 49 - My child's teacher expects very good work from my child. | 137 | 39.0 | 173 | 49.3 | 38 | 10.8 | 2 | 0.6 | 1 | 0.3 | 3 |
| 50 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career goals. | 92 | 26.3 | 145 | 41.4 | 83 | 23.7 | 24 | 6.9 | 6 | 1.7 | 4 |
| 51 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. | 128 | 36.6 | 142 | 40.6 | 57 | 16.3 | 18 | 5.1 | 5 | 1.4 | 4 |
| 52 - The school has a written plan for improving student achievement | 66 | 19.1 | 133 | 38.4 | 133 | 38.4 | 11 | 3.2 | 3 | 0.9 | 8 |
| 53 - What is taught at school meets the needs of my child. | 95 | 27.1 | 182 | 52.0 | 56 | 16.0 | 14 | 4.0 | 3 | 0.9 | 4 |
| 54 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. | 58 | 16.7 | 128 | 36.8 | 117 | 33.6 | 36 | 10.3 | 9 | 2.6 | 6 |
| 55 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. | 127 | 36.4 | 142 | 40.7 | 59 | 16.9 | 17 | 4.9 | 4 | 1.1 | 5 |
| 56 - I receive information about the educational programs available to my child at school. | 119 | 34.1 | 175 | 50.1 | 42 | 12.0 | 9 | 2.6 | 4 | 1.1 | 5 |
| 57 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. | 66 | 18.8 | 202 | 57.4 | 66 | 18.8 | 14 | 4.0 | 4 | 1.1 | 2 |
| 58 - The school board has high expectations for student learning. | 122 | 34.6 | 169 | 47.9 | 55 | 15.6 | 4 | 1.1 | 3 | 0.8 | 1 |
| 59 - My child has fun learning. | 72 | 20.5 | 173 | 49.1 | 85 | 24.1 | 14 | 4.0 | 8 | 2.3 | 2 |
| 60 - The community is proud of this school. | 219 | 62.0 | 117 | 33.1 | 12 | 3.4 | 4 | 1.1 | 1 | 0.3 | 1 |
| 61 - I receive regular communications from school about how well my child is doing in school. | 107 | 30.4 | 168 | 47.7 | 43 | 12.2 | 24 | 6.8 | 10 | 2.8 | 2 |
| 62 - I believe my child can do well in school. | 222 | 63.1 | 120 | 34.1 | 7 | 2.0 | 2 | 0.6 | 1 | 0.3 | 2 |
| 63 - Other children are friendly to my child. | 136 | 38.6 | 165 | 46.9 | 35 | 9.9 | 11 | 3.1 | 5 | 1.4 | 2 |
| 64 - My child's teachers are good teachers. | 133 | 38.1 | 172 | 49.3 | 38 | 10.9 | 4 | 1.1 | 2 | 0.6 | 5 |
| 65 - There is a feeling of belonging at my child's school. | 117 | 33.3 | 150 | 42.7 | 56 | 16.0 | 24 | 6.8 | 4 | 1.1 | 3 |
| 66 - My child's teachers think my child can learn. | 163 | 46.3 | 160 | 45.5 | 26 | 7.4 | 1 | 0.3 | 2 | 0.6 | 2 |
| 67 - My child is treated fairly at school. | 133 | 37.8 | 162 | 46.0 | 45 | 12.8 | 8 | 2.3 | 4 | 1.1 | 2 |
| 68 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 116 | 33.0 | 135 | 38.5 | 83 | 23.6 | 14 | 4.0 | 3 | 0.9 | 3 |
| 69 - Technology courses as part of a continuing education program are appropriate to my needs. | 63 | 19.1 | 106 | 32.1 | 107 | 32.4 | 34 | 10.3 | 20 | 6.1 | 24 |
| 70 - Literature discussion classes as part of a continuing education program are appropriate to my needs. | 52 | 15.8 | 107 | 32.4 | 121 | 36.7 | 33 | 10.0 | 17 | 5.2 | 24 |
| 71 - GED classes as part of a continuing education program are appropriate to my needs. | 14 | 4.3 | 29 | 8.9 | 147 | 45.1 | 56 | 17.2 | 80 | 24.5 | 28 |
| 72 - English for Speakers of Other Languages classes as part of a continuing education program are appropriate to my needs. | 26 | 8.0 | 37 | 11.3 | 134 | 41.0 | 59 | 18.0 | 71 | 21.7 | 27 |
| 73 - Accounting classes as part of a continuing education program are appropriate to my needs. | 23 | 7.1 | 64 | 19.7 | 142 | 43.7 | 57 | 17.5 | 39 | 12.0 | 29 |
| 74 - History classes as part of a continuing education program are appropriate to my needs. | 46 | 14.3 | 72 | 22.4 | 132 | 41.0 | 42 | 13.0 | 30 | 9.3 | 32 |
| Data Collected in Spring, 2002 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |