| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Parent Frequency Distribution Report |
| JENNINGS JR. HIGH, JENNINGS School District |
| In what grade is your child? | ||
| PRt1 | Frequency | Percent |
| K-1 | 1 | 0.50 |
| 2ND | 1 | 0.50 |
| 7TH | 117 | 58.50 |
| 8TH | 81 | 40.50 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| My child is a: girl, boy | ||
| prt2 | Frequency | Percent |
| Boy | 87 | 45.31 |
| Girl | 105 | 54.69 |
| Frequency Missing = 16 |
| What is your relationship to the child? |
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| prt3 | Frequency | Percent |
| MOTHER | 165 | 82.50 |
| FATHER | 13 | 6.50 |
| STEPMOTHER | 1 | 0.50 |
| STEPFATHER | 7 | 3.50 |
| GRANDMOTHER | 11 | 5.50 |
| OTHER RELATIVE | 3 | 1.50 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| How many adults in your household work outside the home for pay? |
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| prt4 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 21 | 10.34 |
| 1 | 98 | 48.28 |
| 2 | 80 | 39.41 |
| 3 OR MORE | 4 | 1.97 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| How many years have you lived in this school district? |
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| prt5 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 5 YRS | 91 | 45.05 |
| 5 - 10 YRS | 67 | 33.17 |
| 11 - 15 YRS | 24 | 11.88 |
| OVER 15 YRS | 20 | 9.90 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| How many hours of television does your child usually watch each day? |
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| prt6 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 HR OR LESS | 21 | 10.34 |
| 2 HRS | 41 | 20.20 |
| 3 HRS | 62 | 30.54 |
| 4 HRS | 38 | 18.72 |
| 5 HRS | 28 | 13.79 |
| 6 + HRS | 13 | 6.40 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| Which best describes your household? | ||
| prt7 | Frequency | Percent |
| SINGLE PARENT | 101 | 50.75 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-M/F | 65 | 32.66 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-STEP | 22 | 11.06 |
| OTHER | 11 | 5.53 |
| Frequency Missing = 9 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| prt8 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE (N-HISPC) | 18 | 9.09 |
| AFR. AMERICAN (N-HISPC) | 174 | 87.88 |
| ASIAN | 1 | 0.51 |
| HISPANIC | 2 | 1.01 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 3 | 1.52 |
| Frequency Missing = 10 |
| How many children in your household are under 18 years old? |
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| prt9 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 1 | 0.50 |
| 1 | 41 | 20.40 |
| 2 | 67 | 33.33 |
| 3 | 60 | 29.85 |
| 4 | 15 | 7.46 |
| 5 | 16 | 7.96 |
| 6 | 1 | 0.50 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| Vocational Education | ||
| prt10a | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 166 | 79.81 |
| YES | 42 | 20.19 |
| Gifted/Talented Program | ||
| prt10b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 171 | 82.21 |
| YES | 37 | 17.79 |
| Title I Services | ||
| prt10c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 186 | 89.42 |
| YES | 22 | 10.58 |
| Special Education | ||
| prt10d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 185 | 88.94 |
| YES | 23 | 11.06 |
| Which category best describes your age? |
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| prt11 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 30 | 8 | 4.04 |
| 30 - 39 | 109 | 55.05 |
| 40 - 49 | 60 | 30.30 |
| 50 - 59 | 16 | 8.08 |
| 60 OR OVER | 5 | 2.53 |
| Frequency Missing = 10 |
| 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 | 24 | 12.00 |
| 2 YR COLL/TECH | 29 | 14.50 |
| 4 YR COLLEGE | 136 | 68.00 |
| OTHER | 11 | 5.50 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| Which best describes your level of education? |
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| prt13 | Frequency | Percent |
| ELEM. SCHOOL | 1 | 0.51 |
| SOME HIGH SCHOOL | 14 | 7.14 |
| HIGH SCHOOL GRAD | 59 | 30.10 |
| SOME COLLEGE | 91 | 46.43 |
| COLLEGE GRADUATE | 27 | 13.78 |
| GRADUATE SCHOOL | 4 | 2.04 |
| Frequency Missing = 12 |
| Which category best describes the total annual income of your household? |
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| prt14 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER $ 10,000 | 40 | 20.62 |
| 10,000 - 19,999 | 36 | 18.56 |
| 20,000 - 29,999 | 38 | 19.59 |
| 30,000 - 39,999 | 25 | 12.89 |
| 40,000 - 49,999 | 20 | 10.31 |
| 50,000 - 59,999 | 19 | 9.79 |
| 60,000 - 69,999 | 9 | 4.64 |
| OVER $70,000 | 7 | 3.61 |
| Frequency Missing = 14 |
| Which of the following best describes your child's grades so far in school? |
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| prt15 | Frequency | Percent |
| MOSTLY A | 19 | 9.60 |
| HALF A & B | 42 | 21.21 |
| MOSTLY B | 28 | 14.14 |
| HALF B & C | 61 | 30.81 |
| MOSTLY C | 27 | 13.64 |
| HALF C & D | 13 | 6.57 |
| MOSTLY D | 4 | 2.02 |
| BELOW D | 1 | 0.51 |
| GRADE NOT GIVEN | 3 | 1.52 |
| Frequency Missing = 10 |
| 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 | 108 | 55.38 |
| GOTTEN WORSE | 34 | 17.44 |
| STAYED THE SAME | 53 | 27.18 |
| Frequency Missing = 13 |
| How much time does your child spend on homework each day? |
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| prt17 | Frequency | Percent |
| DOESNT HAVE ANY | 7 | 3.47 |
| DOESNT DO IT | 3 | 1.49 |
| 1/2 HR OR LESS | 31 | 15.35 |
| 1 HR | 78 | 38.61 |
| 2 HRS | 62 | 30.69 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 21 | 10.40 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| Talked to your child's teacher. | ||
| PRT18a | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 14 | 7.04 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 95 | 47.74 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 65 | 32.66 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 12 | 6.03 |
| 11+ TIMES | 13 | 6.53 |
| Frequency Missing = 9 |
| Gone to an open house at school. | ||
| PRT18b | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 31 | 15.35 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 135 | 66.83 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 28 | 13.86 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 7 | 3.47 |
| 11+ TIMES | 1 | 0.50 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| Attended parent/teacher meetings. | ||
| PRT18c | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 35 | 17.50 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 109 | 54.50 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 45 | 22.50 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 7 | 3.50 |
| 11+ TIMES | 4 | 2.00 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| Visited the school on your own. | ||
| PRT18d | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 58 | 28.86 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 72 | 35.82 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 46 | 22.89 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 13 | 6.47 |
| 11+ TIMES | 12 | 5.97 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| Helped with after-school activities. | ||
| PRT18e | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 153 | 76.50 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 31 | 15.50 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 7 | 3.50 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 6 | 3.00 |
| 11+ TIMES | 3 | 1.50 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| Helped with classroom learning. | ||
| PRT18f | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 163 | 81.09 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 22 | 10.95 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 8 | 3.98 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 4 | 1.99 |
| 11+ TIMES | 4 | 1.99 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| 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 | 15 | 7.61 |
| B | 72 | 36.55 |
| C | 77 | 39.09 |
| D | 15 | 7.61 |
| F | 2 | 1.02 |
| DONT KNOW | 16 | 8.12 |
| Frequency Missing = 11 |
| 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 | 9 | 4.52 |
| B | 42 | 21.11 |
| C | 78 | 39.20 |
| D | 17 | 8.54 |
| F | 5 | 2.51 |
| DONT KNOW | 48 | 24.12 |
| Frequency Missing = 9 |
| I know the first name of 5 or more of my child's closest friends. |
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| prt21a | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 28 | 13.79 |
| YES | 175 | 86.21 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| I know the parents of 5 or more of my child's closest friends. |
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| prt21b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 96 | 47.06 |
| YES | 108 | 52.94 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| I enforce family rules about how many hours our child can watch TV. |
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| prt21c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 57 | 28.36 |
| YES | 144 | 71.64 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| I have expectations for our child to maintain a certain grade average. |
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| prt21d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 5 | 2.46 |
| YES | 198 | 97.54 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| I enforce family rules for our child about doing homework. |
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| prt21e | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 3 | 1.48 |
| YES | 200 | 98.52 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| My child has a computer at home to use for school work. |
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| prt21f | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 94 | 47.00 |
| YES | 106 | 53.00 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| My child has access to the internet at home. |
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| prt21g | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 114 | 57.00 |
| YES | 86 | 43.00 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| Talk to your child about his/her experiences in school. |
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| prt22a | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 1 | 0.49 |
| RARELY | 4 | 1.96 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 39 | 19.12 |
| REGULARLY | 160 | 78.43 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Talk to your child about his/her plans for high school classes |
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| prt22b | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 6 | 2.94 |
| RARELY | 24 | 11.76 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 69 | 33.82 |
| REGULARLY | 105 | 51.47 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Talk to your child about his/her plans for after high school. |
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| prt22c | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 6 | 2.96 |
| RARELY | 16 | 7.88 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 62 | 30.54 |
| REGULARLY | 119 | 58.62 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2001 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Parent Frequency Distribution Report |
| JENNINGS JR. HIGH, JENNINGS 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. | 22 | 10.7 | 110 | 53.4 | 57 | 27.7 | 6 | 2.9 | 11 | 5.3 | 2 |
| 24 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. | 39 | 19.6 | 125 | 62.8 | 28 | 14.1 | 5 | 2.5 | 2 | 1.0 | 9 |
| 25 - There are good learning materials at my child's school. | 51 | 25.1 | 98 | 48.3 | 39 | 19.2 | 6 | 3.0 | 9 | 4.4 | 5 |
| 26 - My child likes attending this school. | 55 | 27.5 | 77 | 38.5 | 51 | 25.5 | 8 | 4.0 | 9 | 4.5 | 8 |
| 27 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. | 68 | 33.8 | 90 | 44.8 | 37 | 18.4 | 1 | 0.5 | 5 | 2.5 | 7 |
| 28 - My child's school is a good place to learn. | 39 | 19.4 | 116 | 57.7 | 39 | 19.4 | 3 | 1.5 | 4 | 2.0 | 7 |
| 29 - My child uses computers effectively at school. | 58 | 28.6 | 96 | 47.3 | 38 | 18.7 | 3 | 1.5 | 8 | 3.9 | 5 |
| 30 - I know how well my child is doing in class. | 50 | 24.4 | 117 | 57.1 | 24 | 11.7 | 8 | 3.9 | 6 | 2.9 | 3 |
| 31 - I feel my child is safe at school. | 23 | 11.4 | 97 | 48.0 | 60 | 29.7 | 15 | 7.4 | 7 | 3.5 | 6 |
| 32 - I am welcome to discuss my child's educational needs with the school. | 67 | 33.2 | 111 | 55.0 | 19 | 9.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 5 | 2.5 | 6 |
| 33 - My child's school building is in good condition. | 37 | 18.8 | 93 | 47.2 | 49 | 24.9 | 10 | 5.1 | 8 | 4.1 | 11 |
| 34 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. | 21 | 10.4 | 52 | 25.7 | 76 | 37.6 | 32 | 15.8 | 21 | 10.4 | 6 |
| 35 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. | 21 | 10.6 | 91 | 45.7 | 65 | 32.7 | 15 | 7.5 | 7 | 3.5 | 9 |
| 36 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. | 45 | 23.0 | 38 | 19.4 | 51 | 26.0 | 45 | 23.0 | 17 | 8.7 | 12 |
| 37 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 13 | 6.5 | 45 | 22.6 | 82 | 41.2 | 41 | 20.6 | 18 | 9.0 | 9 |
| 38 - The school encourages parents to be involved. | 70 | 35.4 | 101 | 51.0 | 22 | 11.1 | 5 | 2.5 | 0 | 0.0 | 10 |
| 39 - The school board listens to parents concerns. | 26 | 13.4 | 69 | 35.6 | 83 | 42.8 | 12 | 6.2 | 4 | 2.1 | 14 |
| 40 - It is important for students to have access to computers at school. | 108 | 54.8 | 75 | 38.1 | 12 | 6.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 1.0 | 11 |
| 41 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. | 58 | 29.6 | 93 | 47.4 | 37 | 18.9 | 6 | 3.1 | 2 | 1.0 | 12 |
| 42 - The school encourages my child to do well on MAP tests. | 88 | 44.7 | 94 | 47.7 | 12 | 6.1 | 2 | 1.0 | 1 | 0.5 | 11 |
| 43 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 40 | 21.3 | 78 | 41.5 | 60 | 31.9 | 8 | 4.3 | 2 | 1.1 | 20 |
| 44 - My child's teacher makes learning interesting. | 27 | 13.6 | 94 | 47.5 | 72 | 36.4 | 5 | 2.5 | 0 | 0.0 | 10 |
| 45 - Teachers in my child's school really care about my child. | 33 | 16.6 | 88 | 44.2 | 71 | 35.7 | 5 | 2.5 | 2 | 1.0 | 9 |
| 46 - If a student in my child's school has a problem, teachers will listen and help. | 32 | 16.3 | 87 | 44.4 | 70 | 35.7 | 6 | 3.1 | 1 | 0.5 | 12 |
| 47 - Teachers treat my child with respect. | 32 | 16.1 | 113 | 56.8 | 48 | 24.1 | 4 | 2.0 | 2 | 1.0 | 9 |
| 48 - My child knows what he/she are supposed to be learning. | 59 | 29.6 | 116 | 58.3 | 21 | 10.6 | 2 | 1.0 | 1 | 0.5 | 9 |
| 49 - My child's teacher expects very good work from my child. | 72 | 36.5 | 101 | 51.3 | 22 | 11.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 1.0 | 11 |
| 50 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career goals. | 33 | 16.7 | 78 | 39.4 | 73 | 36.9 | 13 | 6.6 | 1 | 0.5 | 10 |
| 51 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. | 39 | 20.3 | 91 | 47.4 | 58 | 30.2 | 4 | 2.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 16 |
| 52 - The school has a written plan for improving student achievement | 39 | 19.9 | 83 | 42.3 | 66 | 33.7 | 7 | 3.6 | 1 | 0.5 | 12 |
| 53 - What is taught at school meets the needs of my child. | 33 | 16.7 | 109 | 55.1 | 45 | 22.7 | 10 | 5.1 | 1 | 0.5 | 10 |
| 54 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. | 36 | 18.3 | 92 | 46.7 | 48 | 24.4 | 17 | 8.6 | 4 | 2.0 | 11 |
| 55 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. | 50 | 25.3 | 99 | 50.0 | 33 | 16.7 | 13 | 6.6 | 3 | 1.5 | 10 |
| 56 - I receive information about the educational programs available to my child at school. | 36 | 18.3 | 92 | 46.7 | 42 | 21.3 | 23 | 11.7 | 4 | 2.0 | 11 |
| 57 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. | 48 | 24.1 | 117 | 58.8 | 27 | 13.6 | 6 | 3.0 | 1 | 0.5 | 9 |
| 58 - The school board has high expectations for student learning. | 52 | 26.0 | 95 | 47.5 | 46 | 23.0 | 5 | 2.5 | 2 | 1.0 | 8 |
| 59 - My child has fun learning. | 37 | 18.4 | 97 | 48.3 | 52 | 25.9 | 12 | 6.0 | 3 | 1.5 | 7 |
| 60 - The community is proud of this school. | 28 | 14.1 | 73 | 36.9 | 77 | 38.9 | 16 | 8.1 | 4 | 2.0 | 10 |
| 61 - I receive regular communications from school about how well my child is doing in school. | 39 | 19.5 | 91 | 45.5 | 38 | 19.0 | 26 | 13.0 | 6 | 3.0 | 8 |
| 62 - I believe my child can do well in school. | 111 | 56.1 | 79 | 39.9 | 8 | 4.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 10 |
| 63 - Other children are friendly to my child. | 41 | 20.8 | 100 | 50.8 | 40 | 20.3 | 8 | 4.1 | 8 | 4.1 | 11 |
| 64 - My child's teachers are good teachers. | 50 | 25.6 | 103 | 52.8 | 40 | 20.5 | 2 | 1.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 13 |
| 65 - There is a feeling of belonging at my child's school. | 35 | 17.6 | 92 | 46.2 | 62 | 31.2 | 8 | 4.0 | 2 | 1.0 | 9 |
| 66 - My child's teachers think my child can learn. | 69 | 34.7 | 108 | 54.3 | 22 | 11.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 9 |
| 67 - My child is treated fairly at school. | 36 | 18.2 | 101 | 51.0 | 51 | 25.8 | 7 | 3.5 | 3 | 1.5 | 10 |
| 68 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 23 | 11.6 | 63 | 31.7 | 76 | 38.2 | 28 | 14.1 | 9 | 4.5 | 9 |
| 69 - I have noticed my child has greater access to technology at school. | 66 | 36.5 | 91 | 50.3 | 18 | 9.9 | 4 | 2.2 | 2 | 1.1 | 27 |
| 70 - Using technology at school improves my child's academic achievement. | 93 | 51.1 | 69 | 37.9 | 16 | 8.8 | 2 | 1.1 | 2 | 1.1 | 26 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2001 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |