MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Parent Frequency Distribution Report
JENNINGS HIGH, JENNINGS School District

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
9TH 82 33.61
10TH 64 26.23
11TH 44 18.03
12TH 54 22.13

Frequency Missing = 1

 

My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 83 37.56
Girl 138 62.44

Frequency Missing = 24

 

What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 197 82.08
FATHER 19 7.92
STEPMOTHER 5 2.08
STEPFATHER 2 0.83
GRANDMOTHER 6 2.50
OTHER RELATIVE 8 3.33
UNRELATED 3 1.25

Frequency Missing = 5

 

How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 19 7.88
1 117 48.55
2 88 36.51
3 OR MORE 17 7.05

Frequency Missing = 4

 

How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 73 29.92
5 - 10 YRS 85 34.84
11 - 15 YRS 40 16.39
OVER 15 YRS 46 18.85

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 31 12.81
2 HRS 55 22.73
3 HRS 52 21.49
4 HRS 46 19.01
5 HRS 31 12.81
6 + HRS 27 11.16

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 123 50.83
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 77 31.82
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 30 12.40
OTHER 12 4.96

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 26 10.83
AFR. AMERICAN (N-HISPC) 209 87.08
AMERICAN INDIAN 2 0.83
MULTI-RACIAL 3 1.25

Frequency Missing = 5

 

How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
NONE 11 4.56
1 72 29.88
2 80 33.20
3 41 17.01
4 23 9.54
5 12 4.98
6 2 0.83

Frequency Missing = 4

 

Vocational Education
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 188 76.73
YES 57 23.27
 
Gifted/Talented Program
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 217 88.57
YES 28 11.43
 
Title I Services
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 233 95.10
YES 12 4.90
 
Special Education
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 226 92.24
YES 19 7.76
 
Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
UNDER 30 5 2.08
30 - 39 118 49.17
40 - 49 84 35.00
50 - 59 32 13.33
60 OR OVER 1 0.42

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 34 14.41
2 YR COLL/TECH 30 12.71
4 YR COLLEGE 158 66.95
OTHER 14 5.93

Frequency Missing = 9

 

Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
ELEM. SCHOOL 1 0.42
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 27 11.39
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 71 29.96
SOME COLLEGE 96 40.51
COLLEGE GRADUATE 35 14.77
GRADUATE SCHOOL 7 2.95

Frequency Missing = 8

 

Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 37 15.88
10,000 - 19,999 44 18.88
20,000 - 29,999 44 18.88
30,000 - 39,999 35 15.02
40,000 - 49,999 27 11.59
50,000 - 59,999 18 7.73
60,000 - 69,999 15 6.44
OVER $70,000 13 5.58

Frequency Missing = 12

 

Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 41 17.30
HALF A & B 75 31.65
MOSTLY B 26 10.97
HALF B & C 59 24.89
MOSTLY C 17 7.17
HALF C & D 14 5.91
MOSTLY D 1 0.42
BELOW D 1 0.42
GRADE NOT GIVEN 3 1.27

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 118 50.64
GOTTEN WORSE 36 15.45
STAYED THE SAME 79 33.91

Frequency Missing = 12

 

How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 7 2.94
DOESNT DO IT 3 1.26
1/2 HR OR LESS 28 11.76
1 HR 99 41.60
2 HRS 60 25.21
MORE THAN 2 HRS 41 17.23

Frequency Missing = 7

 

Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT18a Frequency Percent
NEVER 35 14.46
ONCE/TWICE 126 52.07
3-5 TIMES 55 22.73
5-10 TIMES 19 7.85
11+ TIMES 7 2.89

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Gone to an open house at school.
PRT18b Frequency Percent
NEVER 69 28.75
ONCE/TWICE 133 55.42
3-5 TIMES 28 11.67
5-10 TIMES 5 2.08
11+ TIMES 5 2.08

Frequency Missing = 5

 

Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT18c Frequency Percent
NEVER 90 37.66
ONCE/TWICE 100 41.84
3-5 TIMES 35 14.64
5-10 TIMES 8 3.35
11+ TIMES 6 2.51

Frequency Missing = 6

 

Visited the school on your own.
PRT18d Frequency Percent
NEVER 91 38.40
ONCE/TWICE 92 38.82
3-5 TIMES 31 13.08
5-10 TIMES 12 5.06
11+ TIMES 11 4.64

Frequency Missing = 8

 

Helped with after-school activities.
PRT18e Frequency Percent
NEVER 160 67.51
ONCE/TWICE 46 19.41
3-5 TIMES 11 4.64
5-10 TIMES 10 4.22
11+ TIMES 10 4.22

Frequency Missing = 8

 

Helped with classroom learning.
PRT18f Frequency Percent
NEVER 182 77.45
ONCE/TWICE 32 13.62
3-5 TIMES 11 4.68
5-10 TIMES 4 1.70
11+ TIMES 6 2.55

Frequency Missing = 10

 

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 14 5.79
B 80 33.06
C 97 40.08
D 24 9.92
F 5 2.07
DONT KNOW 22 9.09

Frequency Missing = 3

 

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 9 3.75
B 75 31.25
C 83 34.58
D 29 12.08
F 9 3.75
DONT KNOW 35 14.58

Frequency Missing = 5

 

I know the first name
of 5 or more of my child's
closest friends.
prt21a Frequency Percent
NO 55 22.92
YES 185 77.08

Frequency Missing = 5

 

I know the parents of
5 or more of my child's
closest friends.
prt21b Frequency Percent
NO 121 50.63
YES 118 49.37

Frequency Missing = 6

 

I enforce family rules
about how many hours our
child can watch TV.
prt21c Frequency Percent
NO 100 41.67
YES 140 58.33

Frequency Missing = 5

 

I have expectations for
our child to maintain
a certain grade average.
prt21d Frequency Percent
NO 17 7.02
YES 225 92.98

Frequency Missing = 3

 

I enforce family rules
for our child about doing
homework.
prt21e Frequency Percent
NO 33 13.69
YES 208 86.31

Frequency Missing = 4

 

My child has a computer
at home to use for school
work.
prt21f Frequency Percent
NO 99 41.08
YES 142 58.92

Frequency Missing = 4

 

My child has access to
the internet at home.
prt21g Frequency Percent
NO 115 48.12
YES 124 51.88

Frequency Missing = 6

 

Talk to your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt22a Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 5 2.07
RARELY 24 9.92
OCCASIONALLY 72 29.75
REGULARLY 141 58.26

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Talk to your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt22b Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 7 2.89
RARELY 22 9.09
OCCASIONALLY 80 33.06
REGULARLY 133 54.96

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Talk to your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt22c Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 5 2.07
RARELY 21 8.71
OCCASIONALLY 52 21.58
REGULARLY 163 67.63

Frequency Missing = 4

Data Collected in Fall, 2001
Tables Posted April 15, 2006
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Parent Frequency Distribution Report
JENNINGS HIGH, JENNINGS 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. 29 12.1 104 43.5 75 31.4 19 7.9 12 5.0 6
24 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 50 21.2 121 51.3 44 18.6 14 5.9 7 3.0 9
25 - There are good learning materials at my child's school. 41 17.4 115 48.7 54 22.9 17 7.2 9 3.8 9
26 - My child likes attending this school. 58 24.4 92 38.7 52 21.8 20 8.4 16 6.7 7
27 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 72 29.8 110 45.5 39 16.1 10 4.1 11 4.5 3
28 - My child's school is a good place to learn. 48 20.1 105 43.9 64 26.8 14 5.9 8 3.3 6
29 - My child uses computers effectively at school. 62 25.7 115 47.7 41 17.0 12 5.0 11 4.6 4
30 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 61 25.5 126 52.7 32 13.4 11 4.6 9 3.8 6
31 - I feel my child is safe at school. 32 13.5 104 43.9 64 27.0 24 10.1 13 5.5 8
32 - I am welcome to discuss my child's educational needs with the school. 54 23.2 121 51.9 44 18.9 9 3.9 5 2.1 12
33 - My child's school building is in good condition. 29 12.4 109 46.8 63 27.0 22 9.4 10 4.3 12
34 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 20 8.7 69 29.9 84 36.4 38 16.5 20 8.7 14
35 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 25 10.7 99 42.3 72 30.8 25 10.7 13 5.6 11
36 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 45 19.1 47 19.9 58 24.6 65 27.5 21 8.9 9
37 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 10 4.3 59 25.5 103 44.6 40 17.3 19 8.2 14
38 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 55 23.7 117 50.4 35 15.1 19 8.2 6 2.6 13
39 - The school board listens to parents concerns. 22 9.4 87 37.3 91 39.1 24 10.3 9 3.9 12
40 - It is important for students to have access to computers at school. 120 50.6 87 36.7 22 9.3 5 2.1 3 1.3 8
41 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 41 17.9 115 50.2 52 22.7 15 6.6 6 2.6 16
42 - The school encourages my child to do well on MAP tests. 101 43.9 91 39.6 33 14.3 3 1.3 2 0.9 15
43 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 28 12.4 119 52.7 67 29.6 10 4.4 2 0.9 19
44 - My child's teacher makes learning interesting. 28 12.0 100 42.9 90 38.6 7 3.0 8 3.4 12
45 - Teachers in my child's school really care about my child. 33 14.0 90 38.3 83 35.3 22 9.4 7 3.0 10
46 - If a student in my child's school has a problem, teachers will listen and help. 39 16.7 100 42.7 75 32.1 14 6.0 6 2.6 11
47 - Teachers treat my child with respect. 35 14.9 124 52.8 59 25.1 9 3.8 8 3.4 10
48 - My child knows what he/she are supposed to be learning. 67 29.0 130 56.3 24 10.4 8 3.5 2 0.9 14
49 - My child's teacher expects very good work from my child. 63 26.4 127 53.1 39 16.3 3 1.3 7 2.9 6
50 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career goals. 42 18.2 100 43.3 60 26.0 24 10.4 5 2.2 14
51 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 50 21.3 107 45.5 60 25.5 12 5.1 6 2.6 10
52 - The school has a written plan for improving student achievement 36 15.8 97 42.5 83 36.4 9 3.9 3 1.3 17
53 - What is taught at school meets the needs of my child. 35 15.0 107 45.9 75 32.2 13 5.6 3 1.3 12
54 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 23 10.0 105 45.7 68 29.6 23 10.0 11 4.8 15
55 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 49 21.2 97 42.0 63 27.3 19 8.2 3 1.3 14
56 - I receive information about the educational programs available to my child at school. 40 17.1 98 41.9 55 23.5 29 12.4 12 5.1 11
57 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 53 23.1 124 54.1 35 15.3 15 6.6 2 0.9 16
58 - The school board has high expectations for student learning. 49 21.3 103 44.8 65 28.3 11 4.8 2 0.9 15
59 - My child has fun learning. 35 15.2 117 50.9 61 26.5 11 4.8 6 2.6 15
60 - The community is proud of this school. 29 12.7 85 37.1 85 37.1 23 10.0 7 3.1 16
61 - I receive regular communications from school about how well my child is doing in school. 44 19.0 95 41.1 54 23.4 28 12.1 10 4.3 14
62 - I believe my child can do well in school. 126 54.1 89 38.2 13 5.6 5 2.1 0 0.0 12
63 - Other children are friendly to my child. 52 22.3 118 50.6 44 18.9 11 4.7 8 3.4 12
64 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 41 17.7 113 48.9 66 28.6 6 2.6 5 2.2 14
65 - There is a feeling of belonging at my child's school. 35 15.4 100 43.9 76 33.3 10 4.4 7 3.1 17
66 - My child's teachers think my child can learn. 67 29.0 128 55.4 32 13.9 3 1.3 1 0.4 14
67 - My child is treated fairly at school. 42 18.3 118 51.5 51 22.3 8 3.5 10 4.4 16
68 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 24 10.7 73 32.6 75 33.5 37 16.5 15 6.7 21
69 - I have noticed my child has greater access to technology at school. 65 32.2 86 42.6 37 18.3 8 4.0 6 3.0 43
70 - Using technology at school improves my child's academic achievement. 72 36.0 82 41.0 34 17.0 9 4.5 3 1.5 45

Data Collected in Fall, 2001
Tables Posted April 15, 2006
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education