MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Parent Frequency Distribution Report
JEFFERSON ELEM., NORMANDY School District

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
K-1 49 22.58
2ND 32 14.75
3RD 42 19.35
4TH 26 11.98
5TH 38 17.51
6TH 30 13.82

Frequency Missing = 1

 

My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 101 49.75
Girl 102 50.25

Frequency Missing = 15

 

What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 178 82.79
FATHER 19 8.84
STEPMOTHER 1 0.47
STEPFATHER 1 0.47
GRANDMOTHER 11 5.12
GRANDFATHER 2 0.93
OTHER RELATIVE 1 0.47
UNRELATED 2 0.93

Frequency Missing = 3

 

How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 14 6.48
1 112 51.85
2 78 36.11
3 OR MORE 12 5.56

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 80 37.04
5 - 10 YRS 54 25.00
11 - 15 YRS 18 8.33
OVER 15 YRS 64 29.63

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 21 9.72
2 HRS 68 31.48
3 HRS 70 32.41
4 HRS 32 14.81
5 HRS 17 7.87
6 + HRS 8 3.70

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 107 49.77
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 71 33.02
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 19 8.84
OTHER 18 8.37

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 6 2.86
AFR. AMERICAN (N-HISPC) 196 93.33
MULTI-RACIAL 8 3.81

Frequency Missing = 8

 

How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
NONE 3 1.38
1 54 24.77
2 69 31.65
3 49 22.48
4 25 11.47
5 12 5.50
6 5 2.29
7 OR MORE 1 0.46
 
Vocational Education
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 185 84.86
YES 33 15.14
 
Gifted/Talented Program
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 191 87.61
YES 27 12.39
 
Title I Services
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 193 88.53
YES 25 11.47
 
Special Education
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 198 90.83
YES 20 9.17
 
Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
UNDER 30 49 22.58
30 - 39 104 47.93
40 - 49 50 23.04
50 - 59 9 4.15
60 OR OVER 5 2.30

Frequency Missing = 1

 

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 15 7.11
2 YR COLL/TECH 32 15.17
4 YR COLLEGE 152 72.04
OTHER 12 5.69

Frequency Missing = 7

 

Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
ELEM. SCHOOL 6 2.84
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 8 3.79
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 54 25.59
SOME COLLEGE 99 46.92
COLLEGE GRADUATE 29 13.74
GRADUATE SCHOOL 15 7.11

Frequency Missing = 7

 

Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 33 15.71
10,000 - 19,999 40 19.05
20,000 - 29,999 62 29.52
30,000 - 39,999 24 11.43
40,000 - 49,999 16 7.62
50,000 - 59,999 14 6.67
60,000 - 69,999 7 3.33
OVER $70,000 14 6.67

Frequency Missing = 8

 

Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 51 23.72
HALF A & B 58 26.98
MOSTLY B 18 8.37
HALF B & C 38 17.67
MOSTLY C 20 9.30
HALF C & D 14 6.51
MOSTLY D 5 2.33
BELOW D 2 0.93
GRADE NOT GIVEN 9 4.19

Frequency Missing = 3

 

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 75 36.59
GOTTEN WORSE 47 22.93
STAYED THE SAME 83 40.49

Frequency Missing = 13

 

How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 3 1.40
DOESNT DO IT 1 0.47
1/2 HR OR LESS 51 23.72
1 HR 121 56.28
2 HRS 31 14.42
MORE THAN 2 HRS 8 3.72

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT18a Frequency Percent
NEVER 5 2.33
ONCE/TWICE 59 27.44
3-5 TIMES 76 35.35
5-10 TIMES 27 12.56
11+ TIMES 48 22.33

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Gone to an open house at school.
PRT18b Frequency Percent
NEVER 55 25.70
ONCE/TWICE 110 51.40
3-5 TIMES 35 16.36
5-10 TIMES 8 3.74
11+ TIMES 6 2.80

Frequency Missing = 4

 

Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT18c Frequency Percent
NEVER 37 17.21
ONCE/TWICE 83 38.60
3-5 TIMES 65 30.23
5-10 TIMES 16 7.44
11+ TIMES 14 6.51

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Visited the school on your own.
PRT18d Frequency Percent
NEVER 30 14.08
ONCE/TWICE 74 34.74
3-5 TIMES 54 25.35
5-10 TIMES 25 11.74
11+ TIMES 30 14.08

Frequency Missing = 5

 

Helped with after-school activities.
PRT18e Frequency Percent
NEVER 162 75.70
ONCE/TWICE 36 16.82
3-5 TIMES 6 2.80
5-10 TIMES 1 0.47
11+ TIMES 9 4.21

Frequency Missing = 4

 

Helped with classroom learning.
PRT18f Frequency Percent
NEVER 158 73.49
ONCE/TWICE 35 16.28
3-5 TIMES 6 2.79
5-10 TIMES 8 3.72
11+ TIMES 8 3.72

Frequency Missing = 3

 

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 15 7.04
B 54 25.35
C 69 32.39
D 32 15.02
F 8 3.76
DONT KNOW 35 16.43

Frequency Missing = 5

 

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 5 2.35
B 28 13.15
C 91 42.72
D 27 12.68
F 8 3.76
DONT KNOW 54 25.35

Frequency Missing = 5

 

I know the first name
of 5 or more of my child's
closest friends.
prt21a Frequency Percent
NO 54 25.12
YES 161 74.88

Frequency Missing = 3

 

I know the parents of
5 or more of my child's
closest friends.
prt21b Frequency Percent
NO 133 61.57
YES 83 38.43

Frequency Missing = 2

 

I enforce family rules
about how many hours our
child can watch TV.
prt21c Frequency Percent
NO 38 17.67
YES 177 82.33

Frequency Missing = 3

 

I have expectations for
our child to maintain
a certain grade average.
prt21d Frequency Percent
NO 11 5.14
YES 203 94.86

Frequency Missing = 4

 

I enforce family rules
for our child about doing
homework.
prt21e Frequency Percent
NO 4 1.86
YES 211 98.14

Frequency Missing = 3

 

My child has a computer
at home to use for school
work.
prt21f Frequency Percent
NO 91 42.33
YES 124 57.67

Frequency Missing = 3

 

My child has access to
the internet at home.
prt21g Frequency Percent
NO 109 50.93
YES 105 49.07

Frequency Missing = 4

 

Talk to your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt22a Frequency Percent
RARELY 5 2.33
OCCASIONALLY 33 15.35
REGULARLY 177 82.33

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Talk to your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt22b Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 36 16.82
RARELY 45 21.03
OCCASIONALLY 81 37.85
REGULARLY 52 24.30

Frequency Missing = 4

 

Talk to your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt22c Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 30 14.02
RARELY 38 17.76
OCCASIONALLY 74 34.58
REGULARLY 72 33.64

Frequency Missing = 4

Data Collected in Spring, 2005
Tables Posted April 16, 2006
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Parent Frequency Distribution Report
JEFFERSON ELEM., NORMANDY 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. 46 21.4 100 46.5 46 21.4 13 6.0 10 4.7 3
24 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 56 26.0 120 55.8 27 12.6 6 2.8 6 2.8 3
25 - There are good learning materials at my child's school. 48 22.5 103 48.4 39 18.3 16 7.5 7 3.3 5
26 - My child likes attending this school. 66 30.8 103 48.1 23 10.7 15 7.0 7 3.3 4
27 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 97 45.3 100 46.7 9 4.2 2 0.9 6 2.8 4
28 - My child's school is a good place to learn. 55 25.5 106 49.1 41 19.0 9 4.2 5 2.3 2
29 - My child uses computers effectively at school. 46 21.5 95 44.4 52 24.3 13 6.1 8 3.7 4
30 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 87 40.5 104 48.4 16 7.4 8 3.7 0 0.0 3
31 - I feel my child is safe at school. 61 28.4 116 54.0 21 9.8 11 5.1 6 2.8 3
32 - I am welcome to discuss my child's educational needs with the school. 85 39.7 114 53.3 11 5.1 4 1.9 0 0.0 4
33 - My child's school building is in good condition. 43 20.1 115 53.7 39 18.2 11 5.1 6 2.8 4
34 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 18 8.7 58 28.2 72 35.0 39 18.9 19 9.2 12
35 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 42 19.7 104 48.8 45 21.1 11 5.2 11 5.2 5
36 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 50 23.4 36 16.8 49 22.9 54 25.2 25 11.7 4
37 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 18 8.6 64 30.5 86 41.0 32 15.2 10 4.8 8
38 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 86 40.2 103 48.1 20 9.3 2 0.9 3 1.4 4
39 - The school board listens to parents concerns. 25 11.8 92 43.6 80 37.9 11 5.2 3 1.4 7
40 - It is important for students to have access to computers at school. 122 57.0 81 37.9 7 3.3 4 1.9 0 0.0 4
41 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 58 27.0 103 47.9 43 20.0 10 4.7 1 0.5 3
42 - The school encourages my child to do well on MAP tests. 101 46.8 93 43.1 17 7.9 5 2.3 0 0.0 2
43 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 29 13.7 105 49.8 67 31.8 9 4.3 1 0.5 7
44 - My child's teacher makes learning interesting. 55 25.7 111 51.9 40 18.7 4 1.9 4 1.9 4
45 - Teachers in my child's school really care about my child. 62 29.0 100 46.7 39 18.2 7 3.3 6 2.8 4
46 - If a student in my child's school has a problem, teachers will listen and help. 49 22.9 108 50.5 46 21.5 5 2.3 6 2.8 4
47 - Teachers treat my child with respect. 63 29.3 113 52.6 32 14.9 2 0.9 5 2.3 3
48 - My child knows what he/she are supposed to be learning. 71 33.0 109 50.7 28 13.0 7 3.3 0 0.0 3
49 - My child's teacher expects very good work from my child. 83 38.6 112 52.1 16 7.4 4 1.9 0 0.0 3
50 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career goals. 39 18.2 85 39.7 74 34.6 10 4.7 6 2.8 4
51 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 41 19.2 80 37.4 78 36.4 10 4.7 5 2.3 4
52 - The school has a written plan for improving student achievement 39 18.3 99 46.5 66 31.0 6 2.8 3 1.4 5
53 - What is taught at school meets the needs of my child. 46 21.6 111 52.1 40 18.8 8 3.8 8 3.8 5
54 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 60 28.3 110 51.9 27 12.7 10 4.7 5 2.4 6
55 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 72 34.0 92 43.4 32 15.1 16 7.5 0 0.0 6
56 - I receive information about the educational programs available to my child at school. 57 26.6 88 41.1 48 22.4 16 7.5 5 2.3 4
57 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 65 30.2 111 51.6 33 15.3 6 2.8 0 0.0 3
58 - The school board has high expectations for student learning. 47 22.0 105 49.1 56 26.2 4 1.9 2 0.9 4
59 - My child has fun learning. 58 27.0 114 53.0 31 14.4 9 4.2 3 1.4 3
60 - The community is proud of this school. 32 15.1 84 39.6 77 36.3 12 5.7 7 3.3 6
61 - I receive regular communications from school about how well my child is doing in school. 72 33.3 93 43.1 24 11.1 19 8.8 8 3.7 2
62 - I believe my child can do well in school. 126 58.9 84 39.3 3 1.4 1 0.5 0 0.0 4
63 - Other children are friendly to my child. 38 17.8 113 53.1 48 22.5 10 4.7 4 1.9 5
64 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 81 38.0 106 49.8 21 9.9 3 1.4 2 0.9 5
65 - There is a feeling of belonging at my child's school. 44 20.6 105 49.1 45 21.0 11 5.1 9 4.2 4
66 - My child's teachers think my child can learn. 97 45.1 112 52.1 6 2.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
67 - My child is treated fairly at school. 66 30.8 112 52.3 26 12.1 3 1.4 7 3.3 4
68 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 27 12.7 75 35.2 78 36.6 25 11.7 8 3.8 5

Data Collected in Spring, 2005
Tables Posted April 16, 2006
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education