| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Parent Frequency Distribution Report |
| FLYNN PARK ELEM., UNIVERSITY CITY School District |
| In what grade is your child? | ||
| PRt1 | Frequency | Percent |
| K-1 | 45 | 35.71 |
| 2ND | 23 | 18.25 |
| 3RD | 19 | 15.08 |
| 4TH | 18 | 14.29 |
| 5TH | 21 | 16.67 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| My child is a: girl, boy | ||
| prt2 | Frequency | Percent |
| Boy | 52 | 42.62 |
| Girl | 70 | 57.38 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| What is your relationship to the child? |
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| prt3 | Frequency | Percent |
| MOTHER | 103 | 82.40 |
| FATHER | 21 | 16.80 |
| GRANDMOTHER | 1 | 0.80 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| How many adults in your household work outside the home for pay? |
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| prt4 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 8 | 6.30 |
| 1 | 44 | 34.65 |
| 2 | 74 | 58.27 |
| 3 OR MORE | 1 | 0.79 |
| How many years have you lived in this school district? |
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| prt5 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 5 YRS | 44 | 34.65 |
| 5 - 10 YRS | 38 | 29.92 |
| 11 - 15 YRS | 29 | 22.83 |
| OVER 15 YRS | 16 | 12.60 |
| How many hours of television does your child usually watch each day? |
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| prt6 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 HR OR LESS | 67 | 52.76 |
| 2 HRS | 40 | 31.50 |
| 3 HRS | 15 | 11.81 |
| 4 HRS | 2 | 1.57 |
| 5 HRS | 2 | 1.57 |
| 6 + HRS | 1 | 0.79 |
| Which best describes your household? | ||
| prt7 | Frequency | Percent |
| SINGLE PARENT | 26 | 20.47 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-M/F | 93 | 73.23 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-STEP | 7 | 5.51 |
| OTHER | 1 | 0.79 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| prt8 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE (N-HISPC) | 71 | 57.26 |
| AFR. AMERICAN (N-HISPC) | 37 | 29.84 |
| ASIAN | 7 | 5.65 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 1 | 0.81 |
| HISPANIC | 3 | 2.42 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 5 | 4.03 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| How many children in your household are under 18 years old? |
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| prt9 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 | 30 | 24.00 |
| 2 | 56 | 44.80 |
| 3 | 23 | 18.40 |
| 4 | 10 | 8.00 |
| 5 | 6 | 4.80 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Vocational Education | ||
| prt10a | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 121 | 95.28 |
| YES | 6 | 4.72 |
| Gifted/Talented Program | ||
| prt10b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 101 | 79.53 |
| YES | 26 | 20.47 |
| Title I Services | ||
| prt10c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 121 | 95.28 |
| YES | 6 | 4.72 |
| Special Education | ||
| prt10d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 122 | 96.06 |
| YES | 5 | 3.94 |
| Which category best describes your age? |
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| prt11 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 30 | 9 | 7.09 |
| 30 - 39 | 57 | 44.88 |
| 40 - 49 | 51 | 40.16 |
| 50 - 59 | 9 | 7.09 |
| 60 OR OVER | 1 | 0.79 |
| 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 | 1 | 0.80 |
| 2 YR COLL/TECH | 5 | 4.00 |
| 4 YR COLLEGE | 116 | 92.80 |
| OTHER | 3 | 2.40 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Which best describes your level of education? |
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| prt13 | Frequency | Percent |
| ELEM. SCHOOL | 2 | 1.60 |
| HIGH SCHOOL GRAD | 2 | 1.60 |
| SOME COLLEGE | 22 | 17.60 |
| COLLEGE GRADUATE | 37 | 29.60 |
| GRADUATE SCHOOL | 62 | 49.60 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Which category best describes the total annual income of your household? |
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| prt14 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER $ 10,000 | 7 | 5.74 |
| 10,000 - 19,999 | 2 | 1.64 |
| 20,000 - 29,999 | 13 | 10.66 |
| 30,000 - 39,999 | 7 | 5.74 |
| 40,000 - 49,999 | 6 | 4.92 |
| 50,000 - 59,999 | 5 | 4.10 |
| 60,000 - 69,999 | 11 | 9.02 |
| OVER $70,000 | 71 | 58.20 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| Which of the following best describes your child's grades so far in school? |
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| prt15 | Frequency | Percent |
| MOSTLY A | 32 | 25.60 |
| HALF A & B | 20 | 16.00 |
| MOSTLY B | 4 | 3.20 |
| HALF B & C | 3 | 2.40 |
| GRADE NOT GIVEN | 66 | 52.80 |
| 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 | 46 | 39.32 |
| GOTTEN WORSE | 18 | 15.38 |
| STAYED THE SAME | 53 | 45.30 |
| Frequency Missing = 10 |
| How much time does your child spend on homework each day? |
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| prt17 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1/2 HR OR LESS | 59 | 46.46 |
| 1 HR | 49 | 38.58 |
| 2 HRS | 15 | 11.81 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 4 | 3.15 |
| Talked to your child's teacher. | ||
| PRT18a | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 2 | 1.59 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 12 | 9.52 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 30 | 23.81 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 34 | 26.98 |
| 11+ TIMES | 48 | 38.10 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Gone to an open house at school. | ||
| PRT18b | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 6 | 4.76 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 71 | 56.35 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 42 | 33.33 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 4 | 3.17 |
| 11+ TIMES | 3 | 2.38 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Attended parent/teacher meetings. | ||
| PRT18c | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 6 | 4.76 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 39 | 30.95 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 67 | 53.17 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 9 | 7.14 |
| 11+ TIMES | 5 | 3.97 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Visited the school on your own. | ||
| PRT18d | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 5 | 4.00 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 22 | 17.60 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 25 | 20.00 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 26 | 20.80 |
| 11+ TIMES | 47 | 37.60 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Helped with after-school activities. | ||
| PRT18e | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 36 | 28.80 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 45 | 36.00 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 22 | 17.60 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 6 | 4.80 |
| 11+ TIMES | 16 | 12.80 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Helped with classroom learning. | ||
| PRT18f | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 54 | 43.20 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 22 | 17.60 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 24 | 19.20 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 10 | 8.00 |
| 11+ TIMES | 15 | 12.00 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| 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 | 9 | 7.20 |
| B | 50 | 40.00 |
| C | 44 | 35.20 |
| D | 11 | 8.80 |
| F | 2 | 1.60 |
| DONT KNOW | 9 | 7.20 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| 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 | 4 | 3.17 |
| B | 16 | 12.70 |
| C | 59 | 46.83 |
| D | 17 | 13.49 |
| F | 8 | 6.35 |
| DONT KNOW | 22 | 17.46 |
| 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 | 10 | 7.87 |
| YES | 117 | 92.13 |
| I know the parents of 5 or more of my child's closest friends. |
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| prt21b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 29 | 23.02 |
| YES | 97 | 76.98 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| I enforce family rules about how many hours our child can watch TV. |
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| prt21c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 9 | 7.09 |
| YES | 118 | 92.91 |
| I have expectations for our child to maintain a certain grade average. |
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| prt21d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 6 | 4.76 |
| YES | 120 | 95.24 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| I enforce family rules for our child about doing homework. |
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| prt21e | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 3 | 2.36 |
| YES | 124 | 97.64 |
| My child has a computer at home to use for school work. |
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| prt21f | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 14 | 11.02 |
| YES | 113 | 88.98 |
| My child has access to the internet at home. |
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| prt21g | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 19 | 14.96 |
| YES | 108 | 85.04 |
| Talk to your child about his/her experiences in school. |
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| prt22a | Frequency | Percent |
| OCCASIONALLY | 4 | 3.15 |
| REGULARLY | 123 | 96.85 |
| Talk to your child about his/her plans for high school classes |
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| prt22b | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 40 | 33.33 |
| RARELY | 22 | 18.33 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 36 | 30.00 |
| REGULARLY | 22 | 18.33 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| Talk to your child about his/her plans for after high school. |
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| prt22c | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 13 | 10.74 |
| RARELY | 20 | 16.53 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 50 | 41.32 |
| REGULARLY | 38 | 31.40 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2004 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Parent Frequency Distribution Report |
| FLYNN PARK 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. | 35 | 28.0 | 65 | 52.0 | 19 | 15.2 | 6 | 4.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 24 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. | 42 | 33.6 | 69 | 55.2 | 11 | 8.8 | 3 | 2.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 25 - There are good learning materials at my child's school. | 38 | 30.2 | 67 | 53.2 | 16 | 12.7 | 5 | 4.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 26 - My child likes attending this school. | 76 | 60.3 | 43 | 34.1 | 4 | 3.2 | 2 | 1.6 | 1 | 0.8 | 1 |
| 27 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. | 73 | 57.9 | 43 | 34.1 | 7 | 5.6 | 3 | 2.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 28 - My child's school is a good place to learn. | 54 | 43.2 | 57 | 45.6 | 14 | 11.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 29 - My child uses computers effectively at school. | 23 | 18.3 | 55 | 43.7 | 41 | 32.5 | 6 | 4.8 | 1 | 0.8 | 1 |
| 30 - I know how well my child is doing in class. | 44 | 34.9 | 64 | 50.8 | 10 | 7.9 | 8 | 6.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 31 - I feel my child is safe at school. | 50 | 39.7 | 63 | 50.0 | 12 | 9.5 | 1 | 0.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 32 - I am welcome to discuss my child's educational needs with the school. | 60 | 47.6 | 58 | 46.0 | 7 | 5.6 | 1 | 0.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 33 - My child's school building is in good condition. | 9 | 7.1 | 65 | 51.6 | 20 | 15.9 | 26 | 20.6 | 6 | 4.8 | 1 |
| 34 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. | 14 | 11.2 | 25 | 20.0 | 36 | 28.8 | 39 | 31.2 | 11 | 8.8 | 2 |
| 35 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. | 26 | 21.0 | 63 | 50.8 | 31 | 25.0 | 3 | 2.4 | 1 | 0.8 | 3 |
| 36 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. | 12 | 9.7 | 13 | 10.5 | 17 | 13.7 | 54 | 43.5 | 28 | 22.6 | 3 |
| 37 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 7 | 5.6 | 63 | 50.0 | 42 | 33.3 | 10 | 7.9 | 4 | 3.2 | 1 |
| 38 - The school encourages parents to be involved. | 73 | 58.4 | 43 | 34.4 | 7 | 5.6 | 2 | 1.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 39 - The school board listens to parents concerns. | 10 | 8.1 | 39 | 31.5 | 64 | 51.6 | 7 | 5.6 | 4 | 3.2 | 3 |
| 40 - It is important for students to have access to computers at school. | 75 | 60.0 | 42 | 33.6 | 5 | 4.0 | 3 | 2.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 41 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. | 70 | 55.6 | 45 | 35.7 | 10 | 7.9 | 1 | 0.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 42 - The school encourages my child to do well on MAP tests. | 44 | 35.5 | 47 | 37.9 | 33 | 26.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 |
| 43 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 7 | 5.9 | 25 | 21.2 | 75 | 63.6 | 9 | 7.6 | 2 | 1.7 | 9 |
| 44 - My child's teacher makes learning interesting. | 55 | 44.0 | 47 | 37.6 | 16 | 12.8 | 6 | 4.8 | 1 | 0.8 | 2 |
| 45 - Teachers in my child's school really care about my child. | 55 | 44.0 | 53 | 42.4 | 11 | 8.8 | 4 | 3.2 | 2 | 1.6 | 2 |
| 46 - If a student in my child's school has a problem, teachers will listen and help. | 41 | 33.1 | 65 | 52.4 | 14 | 11.3 | 4 | 3.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 |
| 47 - Teachers treat my child with respect. | 57 | 45.6 | 62 | 49.6 | 6 | 4.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 48 - My child knows what he/she are supposed to be learning. | 38 | 30.2 | 76 | 60.3 | 9 | 7.1 | 3 | 2.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 49 - My child's teacher expects very good work from my child. | 53 | 42.4 | 64 | 51.2 | 7 | 5.6 | 1 | 0.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 50 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career goals. | 8 | 6.8 | 41 | 35.0 | 53 | 45.3 | 15 | 12.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 10 |
| 51 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. | 47 | 38.2 | 54 | 43.9 | 18 | 14.6 | 1 | 0.8 | 3 | 2.4 | 4 |
| 52 - The school has a written plan for improving student achievement | 14 | 12.0 | 47 | 40.2 | 50 | 42.7 | 5 | 4.3 | 1 | 0.9 | 10 |
| 53 - What is taught at school meets the needs of my child. | 21 | 16.8 | 67 | 53.6 | 23 | 18.4 | 12 | 9.6 | 2 | 1.6 | 2 |
| 54 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. | 37 | 29.6 | 59 | 47.2 | 23 | 18.4 | 6 | 4.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 55 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. | 66 | 52.4 | 51 | 40.5 | 5 | 4.0 | 4 | 3.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 56 - I receive information about the educational programs available to my child at school. | 40 | 31.7 | 57 | 45.2 | 19 | 15.1 | 8 | 6.3 | 2 | 1.6 | 1 |
| 57 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. | 31 | 24.8 | 79 | 63.2 | 11 | 8.8 | 3 | 2.4 | 1 | 0.8 | 2 |
| 58 - The school board has high expectations for student learning. | 17 | 13.7 | 44 | 35.5 | 48 | 38.7 | 15 | 12.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 |
| 59 - My child has fun learning. | 50 | 40.0 | 64 | 51.2 | 9 | 7.2 | 1 | 0.8 | 1 | 0.8 | 2 |
| 60 - The community is proud of this school. | 49 | 39.2 | 53 | 42.4 | 17 | 13.6 | 6 | 4.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 61 - I receive regular communications from school about how well my child is doing in school. | 29 | 23.2 | 65 | 52.0 | 18 | 14.4 | 9 | 7.2 | 4 | 3.2 | 2 |
| 62 - I believe my child can do well in school. | 94 | 74.6 | 31 | 24.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 63 - Other children are friendly to my child. | 71 | 56.3 | 47 | 37.3 | 7 | 5.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0.8 | 1 |
| 64 - My child's teachers are good teachers. | 64 | 50.8 | 54 | 42.9 | 6 | 4.8 | 2 | 1.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 65 - There is a feeling of belonging at my child's school. | 56 | 45.2 | 56 | 45.2 | 8 | 6.5 | 3 | 2.4 | 1 | 0.8 | 3 |
| 66 - My child's teachers think my child can learn. | 70 | 56.0 | 51 | 40.8 | 4 | 3.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 67 - My child is treated fairly at school. | 63 | 50.0 | 52 | 41.3 | 7 | 5.6 | 3 | 2.4 | 1 | 0.8 | 1 |
| 68 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 28 | 22.6 | 50 | 40.3 | 34 | 27.4 | 11 | 8.9 | 1 | 0.8 | 3 |
| 69 - My child regularly uses technology in the classroom. | 14 | 11.3 | 54 | 43.5 | 32 | 25.8 | 22 | 17.7 | 2 | 1.6 | 3 |
| 70 - The school counselor is an important and necessary component of my child’s success at school. | 45 | 36.6 | 47 | 38.2 | 17 | 13.8 | 11 | 8.9 | 3 | 2.4 | 4 |
| 71 - I get adequate information about how my child is performing in school. | 26 | 21.0 | 68 | 54.8 | 17 | 13.7 | 11 | 8.9 | 2 | 1.6 | 3 |
| 72 - The school meets my child’s needs to be successful. | 34 | 27.4 | 63 | 50.8 | 18 | 14.5 | 8 | 6.5 | 1 | 0.8 | 3 |
| 73 - The school supports my child’s learning. | 42 | 35.3 | 59 | 49.6 | 13 | 10.9 | 5 | 4.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 8 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2004 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |