MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Parent Frequency Distribution Report
GLENRIDGE ELEM., CLAYTON School District

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
K-1 87 34.66
2ND 36 14.34
3RD 37 14.74
4TH 47 18.73
5TH 44 17.53
 
My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 131 53.25
Girl 115 46.75

Frequency Missing = 5

 

What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 203 80.88
FATHER 46 18.33
STEPFATHER 1 0.40
GRANDMOTHER 1 0.40
 
How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 2 0.80
1 107 42.80
2 139 55.60
3 OR MORE 2 0.80

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 142 57.72
5 - 10 YRS 67 27.24
11 - 15 YRS 25 10.16
OVER 15 YRS 12 4.88

Frequency Missing = 5

 

How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 151 60.64
2 HRS 67 26.91
3 HRS 21 8.43
4 HRS 7 2.81
5 HRS 2 0.80
6 + HRS 1 0.40

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 38 15.14
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 201 80.08
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 9 3.59
OTHER 3 1.20
 
Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 161 64.14
AFR. AMERICAN (N-HISPC) 28 11.16
ASIAN 54 21.51
HISPANIC 1 0.40
MULTI-RACIAL 7 2.79
 
How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
1 41 16.33
2 137 54.58
3 51 20.32
4 18 7.17
5 4 1.59
 
Vocational Education
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 240 95.62
YES 11 4.38
 
Gifted/Talented Program
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 211 84.06
YES 40 15.94
 
Title I Services
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 243 96.81
YES 8 3.19
 
Special Education
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 228 90.84
YES 23 9.16
 
Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
UNDER 30 8 3.19
30 - 39 107 42.63
40 - 49 127 50.60
50 - 59 8 3.19
60 OR OVER 1 0.40
 
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 1.20
2 YR COLL/TECH 4 1.61
4 YR COLLEGE 239 95.98
OTHER 3 1.20

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 1 0.40
SOME COLLEGE 29 11.65
COLLEGE GRADUATE 79 31.73
GRADUATE SCHOOL 140 56.22

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 4 1.61
10,000 - 19,999 8 3.23
20,000 - 29,999 9 3.63
30,000 - 39,999 23 9.27
40,000 - 49,999 17 6.85
50,000 - 59,999 12 4.84
60,000 - 69,999 18 7.26
OVER $70,000 157 63.31

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 39 15.79
HALF A & B 19 7.69
MOSTLY B 7 2.83
HALF B & C 7 2.83
MOSTLY C 1 0.40
GRADE NOT GIVEN 174 70.45

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?
prt16 Frequency Percent
IMPROVED 117 52.00
GOTTEN WORSE 9 4.00
STAYED THE SAME 99 44.00

Frequency Missing = 26

 

How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 10 4.00
1/2 HR OR LESS 130 52.00
1 HR 86 34.40
2 HRS 18 7.20
MORE THAN 2 HRS 6 2.40

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT18a Frequency Percent
NEVER 1 0.40
ONCE/TWICE 45 17.93
3-5 TIMES 83 33.07
5-10 TIMES 46 18.33
11+ TIMES 76 30.28
 
Gone to an open house at school.
PRT18b Frequency Percent
NEVER 11 4.45
ONCE/TWICE 167 67.61
3-5 TIMES 59 23.89
5-10 TIMES 8 3.24
11+ TIMES 2 0.81

Frequency Missing = 4

 

Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT18c Frequency Percent
NEVER 4 1.60
ONCE/TWICE 143 57.20
3-5 TIMES 88 35.20
5-10 TIMES 12 4.80
11+ TIMES 3 1.20

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Visited the school on your own.
PRT18d Frequency Percent
NEVER 17 6.83
ONCE/TWICE 62 24.90
3-5 TIMES 53 21.29
5-10 TIMES 37 14.86
11+ TIMES 80 32.13

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Helped with after-school activities.
PRT18e Frequency Percent
NEVER 105 42.17
ONCE/TWICE 59 23.69
3-5 TIMES 46 18.47
5-10 TIMES 17 6.83
11+ TIMES 22 8.84

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Helped with classroom learning.
PRT18f Frequency Percent
NEVER 94 37.60
ONCE/TWICE 52 20.80
3-5 TIMES 38 15.20
5-10 TIMES 13 5.20
11+ TIMES 53 21.20

Frequency Missing = 1

 

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 154 61.60
B 72 28.80
C 13 5.20
F 1 0.40
DONT KNOW 10 4.00

Frequency Missing = 1

 

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 13 5.20
B 24 9.60
C 110 44.00
D 36 14.40
F 13 5.20
DONT KNOW 54 21.60

Frequency Missing = 1

 

I know the first name
of 5 or more of my child's
closest friends.
prt21a Frequency Percent
NO 8 3.19
YES 243 96.81
 
I know the parents of
5 or more of my child's
closest friends.
prt21b Frequency Percent
NO 49 19.52
YES 202 80.48
 
I enforce family rules
about how many hours our
child can watch TV.
prt21c Frequency Percent
NO 36 14.34
YES 215 85.66
 
I have expectations for
our child to maintain
a certain grade average.
prt21d Frequency Percent
NO 19 7.63
YES 230 92.37

Frequency Missing = 2

 

I enforce family rules
for our child about doing
homework.
prt21e Frequency Percent
NO 11 4.42
YES 238 95.58

Frequency Missing = 2

 

My child has a computer
at home to use for school
work.
prt21f Frequency Percent
NO 24 9.60
YES 226 90.40

Frequency Missing = 1

 

My child has access to
the internet at home.
prt21g Frequency Percent
NO 39 15.60
YES 211 84.40

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Talk to your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt22a Frequency Percent
RARELY 1 0.40
OCCASIONALLY 18 7.17
REGULARLY 232 92.43
 
Talk to your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt22b Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 101 41.56
RARELY 60 24.69
OCCASIONALLY 45 18.52
REGULARLY 37 15.23

Frequency Missing = 8

 

Talk to your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt22c Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 34 13.93
RARELY 56 22.95
OCCASIONALLY 93 38.11
REGULARLY 61 25.00

Frequency Missing = 7

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

 

 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Parent Frequency Distribution Report
GLENRIDGE ELEM., 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. 126 51.4 90 36.7 17 6.9 8 3.3 4 1.6 6
24 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 137 55.5 89 36.0 18 7.3 2 0.8 1 0.4 4
25 - There are good learning materials at my child's school. 170 68.3 72 28.9 4 1.6 2 0.8 1 0.4 2
26 - My child likes attending this school. 188 75.2 47 18.8 11 4.4 2 0.8 2 0.8 1
27 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 178 70.9 61 24.3 5 2.0 4 1.6 3 1.2 0
28 - My child's school is a good place to learn. 180 71.7 62 24.7 6 2.4 0 0.0 3 1.2 0
29 - My child uses computers effectively at school. 109 43.6 98 39.2 33 13.2 5 2.0 5 2.0 1
30 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 127 50.8 101 40.4 16 6.4 5 2.0 1 0.4 1
31 - I feel my child is safe at school. 151 60.2 85 33.9 15 6.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
32 - I am welcome to discuss my child's educational needs with the school. 164 65.6 75 30.0 7 2.8 2 0.8 2 0.8 1
33 - My child's school building is in good condition. 141 56.2 104 41.4 5 2.0 0 0.0 1 0.4 0
34 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 151 60.2 83 33.1 11 4.4 2 0.8 4 1.6 0
35 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 100 40.2 113 45.4 30 12.0 6 2.4 0 0.0 2
36 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 8 3.2 10 4.0 14 5.6 65 26.1 152 61.0 2
37 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 82 33.1 121 48.8 40 16.1 5 2.0 0 0.0 3
38 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 164 65.9 76 30.5 8 3.2 1 0.4 0 0.0 2
39 - The school board listens to parents concerns. 62 25.4 96 39.3 82 33.6 2 0.8 2 0.8 7
40 - It is important for students to have access to computers at school. 148 59.2 92 36.8 7 2.8 2 0.8 1 0.4 1
41 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 177 70.5 63 25.1 10 4.0 1 0.4 0 0.0 0
42 - The school encourages my child to do well on MAP tests. 83 35.3 94 40.0 53 22.6 5 2.1 0 0.0 16
43 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 10 4.3 50 21.7 133 57.8 27 11.7 10 4.3 21
44 - My child's teacher makes learning interesting. 158 63.5 76 30.5 10 4.0 3 1.2 2 0.8 2
45 - Teachers in my child's school really care about my child. 143 57.4 76 30.5 17 6.8 3 1.2 10 4.0 2
46 - If a student in my child's school has a problem, teachers will listen and help. 133 53.8 100 40.5 13 5.3 0 0.0 1 0.4 4
47 - Teachers treat my child with respect. 156 62.7 87 34.9 5 2.0 1 0.4 0 0.0 2
48 - My child knows what he/she are supposed to be learning. 129 51.8 98 39.4 21 8.4 1 0.4 0 0.0 2
49 - My child's teacher expects very good work from my child. 134 53.8 97 39.0 16 6.4 2 0.8 0 0.0 2
50 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career goals. 54 22.6 93 38.9 83 34.7 8 3.3 1 0.4 12
51 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 105 43.8 99 41.3 34 14.2 2 0.8 0 0.0 11
52 - The school has a written plan for improving student achievement 74 31.5 88 37.4 67 28.5 5 2.1 1 0.4 16
53 - What is taught at school meets the needs of my child. 105 42.0 109 43.6 27 10.8 6 2.4 3 1.2 1
54 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 109 43.6 111 44.4 18 7.2 8 3.2 4 1.6 1
55 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 156 63.2 74 30.0 13 5.3 3 1.2 1 0.4 4
56 - I receive information about the educational programs available to my child at school. 129 51.8 90 36.1 21 8.4 6 2.4 3 1.2 2
57 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 111 44.6 123 49.4 14 5.6 1 0.4 0 0.0 2
58 - The school board has high expectations for student learning. 77 31.3 119 48.4 46 18.7 2 0.8 2 0.8 5
59 - My child has fun learning. 134 53.6 100 40.0 10 4.0 5 2.0 1 0.4 1
60 - The community is proud of this school. 176 71.0 69 27.8 3 1.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
61 - I receive regular communications from school about how well my child is doing in school. 105 42.0 111 44.4 19 7.6 15 6.0 0 0.0 1
62 - I believe my child can do well in school. 187 75.1 58 23.3 3 1.2 0 0.0 1 0.4 2
63 - Other children are friendly to my child. 138 55.2 99 39.6 9 3.6 2 0.8 2 0.8 1
64 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 176 70.7 66 26.5 5 2.0 2 0.8 0 0.0 2
65 - There is a feeling of belonging at my child's school. 159 64.1 72 29.0 14 5.6 3 1.2 0 0.0 3
66 - My child's teachers think my child can learn. 173 69.5 68 27.3 8 3.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
67 - My child is treated fairly at school. 140 56.0 98 39.2 11 4.4 1 0.4 0 0.0 1
68 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 127 51.6 93 37.8 22 8.9 4 1.6 0 0.0 5
69 - Technology courses as part of a continuing education program are appropriate to my needs. 53 23.3 68 30.0 74 32.6 20 8.8 12 5.3 24
70 - Literature discussion classes as part of a continuing education program are appropriate to my needs. 60 26.5 58 25.7 80 35.4 19 8.4 9 4.0 25
71 - GED classes as part of a continuing education program are appropriate to my needs. 10 4.6 16 7.3 104 47.7 49 22.5 39 17.9 33
72 - English for Speakers of Other Languages classes as part of a continuing education program are appropriate to my needs. 38 16.8 22 9.7 93 41.2 34 15.0 39 17.3 25
73 - Accounting classes as part of a continuing education program are appropriate to my needs. 15 6.8 38 17.3 113 51.4 33 15.0 21 9.5 31
74 - History classes as part of a continuing education program are appropriate to my needs. 36 16.2 55 24.8 91 41.0 24 10.8 16 7.2 29

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