| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Parent Frequency Distribution Report |
| BARBARA JORDAN ELEM., UNIVERSITY CITY School District |
| In what grade is your child? | ||
| PRt1 | Frequency | Percent |
| K-1 | 33 | 31.43 |
| 2ND | 16 | 15.24 |
| 3RD | 14 | 13.33 |
| 4TH | 25 | 23.81 |
| 5TH | 17 | 16.19 |
| My child is a: girl, boy | ||
| prt2 | Frequency | Percent |
| Boy | 50 | 50.00 |
| Girl | 50 | 50.00 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| What is your relationship to the child? |
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| prt3 | Frequency | Percent |
| MOTHER | 86 | 81.90 |
| FATHER | 10 | 9.52 |
| STEPMOTHER | 1 | 0.95 |
| GRANDMOTHER | 7 | 6.67 |
| OTHER RELATIVE | 1 | 0.95 |
| How many adults in your household work outside the home for pay? |
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| prt4 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 9 | 8.74 |
| 1 | 52 | 50.49 |
| 2 | 36 | 34.95 |
| 3 OR MORE | 6 | 5.83 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| How many years have you lived in this school district? |
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| prt5 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 5 YRS | 37 | 35.24 |
| 5 - 10 YRS | 13 | 12.38 |
| 11 - 15 YRS | 15 | 14.29 |
| OVER 15 YRS | 40 | 38.10 |
| How many hours of television does your child usually watch each day? |
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| prt6 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 HR OR LESS | 14 | 13.46 |
| 2 HRS | 42 | 40.38 |
| 3 HRS | 30 | 28.85 |
| 4 HRS | 12 | 11.54 |
| 5 HRS | 2 | 1.92 |
| 6 + HRS | 4 | 3.85 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Which best describes your household? | ||
| prt7 | Frequency | Percent |
| SINGLE PARENT | 51 | 49.04 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-M/F | 34 | 32.69 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-STEP | 9 | 8.65 |
| OTHER | 10 | 9.62 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| prt8 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE (N-HISPC) | 3 | 2.88 |
| AFR. AMERICAN (N-HISPC) | 97 | 93.27 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 1 | 0.96 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 3 | 2.88 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How many children in your household are under 18 years old? |
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| prt9 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 5 | 4.81 |
| 1 | 32 | 30.77 |
| 2 | 31 | 29.81 |
| 3 | 24 | 23.08 |
| 4 | 9 | 8.65 |
| 5 | 3 | 2.88 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Vocational Education | ||
| prt10a | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 72 | 68.57 |
| YES | 33 | 31.43 |
| Gifted/Talented Program | ||
| prt10b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 97 | 92.38 |
| YES | 8 | 7.62 |
| Title I Services | ||
| prt10c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 82 | 78.10 |
| YES | 23 | 21.90 |
| Special Education | ||
| prt10d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 102 | 97.14 |
| YES | 3 | 2.86 |
| Which category best describes your age? |
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| prt11 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 30 | 29 | 28.43 |
| 30 - 39 | 41 | 40.20 |
| 40 - 49 | 27 | 26.47 |
| 50 - 59 | 2 | 1.96 |
| 60 OR OVER | 3 | 2.94 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| 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 | 3 | 2.94 |
| 2 YR COLL/TECH | 11 | 10.78 |
| 4 YR COLLEGE | 85 | 83.33 |
| OTHER | 3 | 2.94 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Which best describes your level of education? |
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| prt13 | Frequency | Percent |
| ELEM. SCHOOL | 6 | 5.77 |
| SOME HIGH SCHOOL | 3 | 2.88 |
| HIGH SCHOOL GRAD | 15 | 14.42 |
| SOME COLLEGE | 55 | 52.88 |
| COLLEGE GRADUATE | 20 | 19.23 |
| GRADUATE SCHOOL | 5 | 4.81 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Which category best describes the total annual income of your household? |
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| prt14 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER $ 10,000 | 16 | 16.84 |
| 10,000 - 19,999 | 18 | 18.95 |
| 20,000 - 29,999 | 19 | 20.00 |
| 30,000 - 39,999 | 8 | 8.42 |
| 40,000 - 49,999 | 10 | 10.53 |
| 50,000 - 59,999 | 9 | 9.47 |
| 60,000 - 69,999 | 12 | 12.63 |
| OVER $70,000 | 3 | 3.16 |
| Frequency Missing = 10 |
| Which of the following best describes your child's grades so far in school? |
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| prt15 | Frequency | Percent |
| MOSTLY A | 19 | 18.45 |
| HALF A & B | 23 | 22.33 |
| MOSTLY B | 16 | 15.53 |
| HALF B & C | 18 | 17.48 |
| MOSTLY C | 8 | 7.77 |
| MOSTLY D | 1 | 0.97 |
| GRADE NOT GIVEN | 18 | 17.48 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| 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 | 56 | 55.45 |
| GOTTEN WORSE | 13 | 12.87 |
| STAYED THE SAME | 32 | 31.68 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| How much time does your child spend on homework each day? |
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| prt17 | Frequency | Percent |
| DOESNT HAVE ANY | 1 | 0.95 |
| 1/2 HR OR LESS | 14 | 13.33 |
| 1 HR | 49 | 46.67 |
| 2 HRS | 29 | 27.62 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 12 | 11.43 |
| Talked to your child's teacher. | ||
| PRT18a | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 3 | 2.86 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 37 | 35.24 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 32 | 30.48 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 12 | 11.43 |
| 11+ TIMES | 21 | 20.00 |
| Gone to an open house at school. | ||
| PRT18b | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 21 | 20.19 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 54 | 51.92 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 16 | 15.38 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 6 | 5.77 |
| 11+ TIMES | 7 | 6.73 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Attended parent/teacher meetings. | ||
| PRT18c | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 13 | 12.87 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 34 | 33.66 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 32 | 31.68 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 11 | 10.89 |
| 11+ TIMES | 11 | 10.89 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Visited the school on your own. | ||
| PRT18d | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 10 | 9.52 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 36 | 34.29 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 22 | 20.95 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 12 | 11.43 |
| 11+ TIMES | 25 | 23.81 |
| Helped with after-school activities. | ||
| PRT18e | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 63 | 60.00 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 21 | 20.00 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 12 | 11.43 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 4 | 3.81 |
| 11+ TIMES | 5 | 4.76 |
| Helped with classroom learning. | ||
| PRT18f | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 72 | 68.57 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 12 | 11.43 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 10 | 9.52 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 2 | 1.90 |
| 11+ TIMES | 9 | 8.57 |
| 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 | 10 | 9.62 |
| B | 39 | 37.50 |
| C | 29 | 27.88 |
| D | 7 | 6.73 |
| F | 3 | 2.88 |
| DONT KNOW | 16 | 15.38 |
| 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? |
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| prt20 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 2 | 1.92 |
| B | 14 | 13.46 |
| C | 38 | 36.54 |
| D | 17 | 16.35 |
| F | 11 | 10.58 |
| DONT KNOW | 22 | 21.15 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| I know the first name of 5 or more of my child's closest friends. |
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| prt21a | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 23 | 21.90 |
| YES | 82 | 78.10 |
| I know the parents of 5 or more of my child's closest friends. |
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| prt21b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 60 | 57.69 |
| YES | 44 | 42.31 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| I enforce family rules about how many hours our child can watch TV. |
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| prt21c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 24 | 22.86 |
| YES | 81 | 77.14 |
| I have expectations for our child to maintain a certain grade average. |
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| prt21d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 3 | 2.86 |
| YES | 102 | 97.14 |
| I enforce family rules for our child about doing homework. |
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| prt21e | Frequency | Percent |
| YES | 105 | 100.00 |
| My child has a computer at home to use for school work. |
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| prt21f | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 39 | 37.50 |
| YES | 65 | 62.50 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| My child has access to the internet at home. |
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| prt21g | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 53 | 50.48 |
| YES | 52 | 49.52 |
| Talk to your child about his/her experiences in school. |
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| prt22a | Frequency | Percent |
| RARELY | 1 | 0.95 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 13 | 12.38 |
| REGULARLY | 91 | 86.67 |
| Talk to your child about his/her plans for high school classes |
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| prt22b | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 24 | 23.30 |
| RARELY | 12 | 11.65 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 34 | 33.01 |
| REGULARLY | 33 | 32.04 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Talk to your child about his/her plans for after high school. |
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| prt22c | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 17 | 16.50 |
| RARELY | 12 | 11.65 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 26 | 25.24 |
| REGULARLY | 48 | 46.60 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2004 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Parent Frequency Distribution Report |
| BARBARA JORDAN ELEM., UNIVERSITY CITY 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. | 29 | 28.2 | 51 | 49.5 | 18 | 17.5 | 5 | 4.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 24 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. | 33 | 32.0 | 63 | 61.2 | 6 | 5.8 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 25 - There are good learning materials at my child's school. | 30 | 28.8 | 57 | 54.8 | 13 | 12.5 | 4 | 3.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 26 - My child likes attending this school. | 52 | 51.0 | 37 | 36.3 | 7 | 6.9 | 5 | 4.9 | 1 | 1.0 | 3 |
| 27 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. | 55 | 53.4 | 39 | 37.9 | 7 | 6.8 | 2 | 1.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 28 - My child's school is a good place to learn. | 38 | 36.9 | 50 | 48.5 | 11 | 10.7 | 4 | 3.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 29 - My child uses computers effectively at school. | 14 | 14.1 | 34 | 34.3 | 39 | 39.4 | 8 | 8.1 | 4 | 4.0 | 6 |
| 30 - I know how well my child is doing in class. | 46 | 44.7 | 42 | 40.8 | 9 | 8.7 | 5 | 4.9 | 1 | 1.0 | 2 |
| 31 - I feel my child is safe at school. | 37 | 35.9 | 54 | 52.4 | 11 | 10.7 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 32 - I am welcome to discuss my child's educational needs with the school. | 49 | 47.6 | 45 | 43.7 | 8 | 7.8 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 33 - My child's school building is in good condition. | 19 | 18.6 | 48 | 47.1 | 26 | 25.5 | 9 | 8.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 |
| 34 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. | 17 | 16.7 | 26 | 25.5 | 45 | 44.1 | 11 | 10.8 | 3 | 2.9 | 3 |
| 35 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. | 22 | 22.0 | 48 | 48.0 | 21 | 21.0 | 8 | 8.0 | 1 | 1.0 | 5 |
| 36 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. | 15 | 14.6 | 15 | 14.6 | 20 | 19.4 | 34 | 33.0 | 19 | 18.4 | 2 |
| 37 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 8 | 7.8 | 35 | 34.0 | 41 | 39.8 | 12 | 11.7 | 7 | 6.8 | 2 |
| 38 - The school encourages parents to be involved. | 48 | 46.6 | 44 | 42.7 | 9 | 8.7 | 2 | 1.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 39 - The school board listens to parents concerns. | 15 | 14.9 | 35 | 34.7 | 44 | 43.6 | 6 | 5.9 | 1 | 1.0 | 4 |
| 40 - It is important for students to have access to computers at school. | 67 | 65.7 | 31 | 30.4 | 4 | 3.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 |
| 41 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. | 28 | 27.7 | 39 | 38.6 | 33 | 32.7 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 4 |
| 42 - The school encourages my child to do well on MAP tests. | 46 | 45.1 | 38 | 37.3 | 17 | 16.7 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 |
| 43 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 23 | 23.0 | 38 | 38.0 | 36 | 36.0 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 1.0 | 5 |
| 44 - My child's teacher makes learning interesting. | 33 | 32.4 | 46 | 45.1 | 22 | 21.6 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 |
| 45 - Teachers in my child's school really care about my child. | 30 | 29.4 | 50 | 49.0 | 15 | 14.7 | 3 | 2.9 | 4 | 3.9 | 3 |
| 46 - If a student in my child's school has a problem, teachers will listen and help. | 29 | 28.4 | 47 | 46.1 | 23 | 22.5 | 3 | 2.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 |
| 47 - Teachers treat my child with respect. | 32 | 31.1 | 54 | 52.4 | 15 | 14.6 | 2 | 1.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 48 - My child knows what he/she are supposed to be learning. | 39 | 37.9 | 51 | 49.5 | 12 | 11.7 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 49 - My child's teacher expects very good work from my child. | 49 | 47.6 | 47 | 45.6 | 7 | 6.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 50 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career goals. | 20 | 19.6 | 37 | 36.3 | 34 | 33.3 | 10 | 9.8 | 1 | 1.0 | 3 |
| 51 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. | 20 | 19.8 | 50 | 49.5 | 25 | 24.8 | 4 | 4.0 | 2 | 2.0 | 4 |
| 52 - The school has a written plan for improving student achievement | 22 | 21.8 | 46 | 45.5 | 30 | 29.7 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 1.0 | 4 |
| 53 - What is taught at school meets the needs of my child. | 29 | 29.0 | 47 | 47.0 | 18 | 18.0 | 4 | 4.0 | 2 | 2.0 | 5 |
| 54 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. | 33 | 32.0 | 45 | 43.7 | 18 | 17.5 | 7 | 6.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 55 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. | 51 | 49.5 | 39 | 37.9 | 9 | 8.7 | 4 | 3.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 56 - I receive information about the educational programs available to my child at school. | 39 | 38.2 | 42 | 41.2 | 15 | 14.7 | 4 | 3.9 | 2 | 2.0 | 3 |
| 57 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. | 39 | 37.9 | 52 | 50.5 | 9 | 8.7 | 3 | 2.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 58 - The school board has high expectations for student learning. | 31 | 30.1 | 50 | 48.5 | 19 | 18.4 | 3 | 2.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 59 - My child has fun learning. | 44 | 42.7 | 48 | 46.6 | 6 | 5.8 | 5 | 4.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 60 - The community is proud of this school. | 32 | 31.1 | 40 | 38.8 | 23 | 22.3 | 5 | 4.9 | 3 | 2.9 | 2 |
| 61 - I receive regular communications from school about how well my child is doing in school. | 38 | 36.9 | 41 | 39.8 | 13 | 12.6 | 10 | 9.7 | 1 | 1.0 | 2 |
| 62 - I believe my child can do well in school. | 69 | 67.0 | 33 | 32.0 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 63 - Other children are friendly to my child. | 27 | 26.2 | 57 | 55.3 | 14 | 13.6 | 5 | 4.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 64 - My child's teachers are good teachers. | 41 | 39.8 | 47 | 45.6 | 15 | 14.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 65 - There is a feeling of belonging at my child's school. | 24 | 23.8 | 53 | 52.5 | 17 | 16.8 | 1 | 1.0 | 6 | 5.9 | 4 |
| 66 - My child's teachers think my child can learn. | 46 | 45.5 | 46 | 45.5 | 9 | 8.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 4 |
| 67 - My child is treated fairly at school. | 33 | 32.7 | 52 | 51.5 | 15 | 14.9 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 4 |
| 68 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 22 | 21.8 | 31 | 30.7 | 37 | 36.6 | 7 | 6.9 | 4 | 4.0 | 4 |
| 69 - My child regularly uses technology in the classroom. | 14 | 14.6 | 30 | 31.3 | 35 | 36.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 5 | 5.2 | 9 |
| 70 - The school counselor is an important and necessary component of my child’s success at school. | 21 | 22.1 | 41 | 43.2 | 26 | 27.4 | 6 | 6.3 | 1 | 1.1 | 10 |
| 71 - I get adequate information about how my child is performing in school. | 37 | 38.5 | 36 | 37.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 10 | 10.4 | 1 | 1.0 | 9 |
| 72 - The school meets my child’s needs to be successful. | 31 | 32.6 | 45 | 47.4 | 14 | 14.7 | 5 | 5.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 10 |
| 73 - The school supports my child’s learning. | 41 | 42.3 | 46 | 47.4 | 9 | 9.3 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 8 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2004 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |