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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
prt21d Frequency Percent
NO 18 5.10
YES 335 94.90

Frequency Missing = 1

 

I enforce family rules
for our child about doing
homework.
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.
prt21f Frequency Percent
NO 19 5.37
YES 335 94.63
 
My child has access to
the internet at home.
prt21g Frequency Percent
NO 33 9.32
YES 321 90.68
 
Talk to your child about his/her
experiences in school.
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
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.
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
 
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