MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Parent Frequency Distribution Report
ESKRIDGE HIGH, WELLSTON School District

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
9TH 17 29.82
10TH 12 21.05
11TH 15 26.32
12TH 13 22.81

Frequency Missing = 1

 

My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 20 36.36
Girl 35 63.64

Frequency Missing = 3

 

What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 48 82.76
FATHER 3 5.17
STEPMOTHER 1 1.72
GRANDMOTHER 4 6.90
OTHER RELATIVE 2 3.45
 
How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 4 6.90
1 43 74.14
2 9 15.52
3 OR MORE 2 3.45
 
How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 16 28.07
5 - 10 YRS 18 31.58
11 - 15 YRS 14 24.56
OVER 15 YRS 9 15.79

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 6 10.34
2 HRS 27 46.55
3 HRS 13 22.41
4 HRS 6 10.34
5 HRS 4 6.90
6 + HRS 2 3.45
 
Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 43 74.14
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 6 10.34
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 6 10.34
OTHER 3 5.17
 
Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 2 3.45
AFR. AMERICAN (N-HISPC) 56 96.55
 
How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
NONE 1 1.75
1 5 8.77
2 13 22.81
3 19 33.33
4 10 17.54
5 6 10.53
6 2 3.51
7 OR MORE 1 1.75

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Vocational Education
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 39 67.24
YES 19 32.76
 
Gifted/Talented Program
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 55 94.83
YES 3 5.17
 
Title I Services
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 45 77.59
YES 13 22.41
 
Special Education
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 37 63.79
YES 21 36.21
 
Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
UNDER 30 8 14.04
30 - 39 31 54.39
40 - 49 13 22.81
50 - 59 4 7.02
60 OR OVER 1 1.75

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 5 8.62
2 YR COLL/TECH 13 22.41
4 YR COLLEGE 35 60.34
OTHER 5 8.62
 
Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 7 12.28
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 20 35.09
SOME COLLEGE 26 45.61
COLLEGE GRADUATE 3 5.26
GRADUATE SCHOOL 1 1.75

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 11 19.64
10,000 - 19,999 23 41.07
20,000 - 29,999 14 25.00
30,000 - 39,999 7 12.50
40,000 - 49,999 1 1.79

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 10 17.54
HALF A & B 8 14.04
MOSTLY B 13 22.81
HALF B & C 16 28.07
MOSTLY C 5 8.77
HALF C & D 5 8.77

Frequency Missing = 1

 

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 46 80.70
GOTTEN WORSE 5 8.77
STAYED THE SAME 6 10.53

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 4 7.02
1/2 HR OR LESS 13 22.81
1 HR 19 33.33
2 HRS 18 31.58
MORE THAN 2 HRS 3 5.26

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT18a Frequency Percent
NEVER 3 5.26
ONCE/TWICE 20 35.09
3-5 TIMES 28 49.12
5-10 TIMES 2 3.51
11+ TIMES 4 7.02

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Gone to an open house at school.
PRT18b Frequency Percent
NEVER 9 15.52
ONCE/TWICE 38 65.52
3-5 TIMES 9 15.52
11+ TIMES 2 3.45
 
Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT18c Frequency Percent
NEVER 14 25.00
ONCE/TWICE 36 64.29
3-5 TIMES 4 7.14
5-10 TIMES 1 1.79
11+ TIMES 1 1.79

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Visited the school on your own.
PRT18d Frequency Percent
NEVER 9 15.52
ONCE/TWICE 16 27.59
3-5 TIMES 14 24.14
5-10 TIMES 16 27.59
11+ TIMES 3 5.17
 
Helped with after-school activities.
PRT18e Frequency Percent
NEVER 28 48.28
ONCE/TWICE 26 44.83
3-5 TIMES 2 3.45
11+ TIMES 2 3.45
 
Helped with classroom learning.
PRT18f Frequency Percent
NEVER 29 50.00
ONCE/TWICE 21 36.21
3-5 TIMES 7 12.07
11+ TIMES 1 1.72
 
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 10 18.18
B 26 47.27
C 8 14.55
D 3 5.45
F 2 3.64
DONT KNOW 6 10.91

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 2 3.51
B 10 17.54
C 18 31.58
D 8 14.04
F 1 1.75
DONT KNOW 18 31.58

Frequency Missing = 1

 

I know the first name
of 5 or more of my child's
closest friends.
prt21a Frequency Percent
NO 4 6.90
YES 54 93.10
 
I know the parents of
5 or more of my child's
closest friends.
prt21b Frequency Percent
NO 28 48.28
YES 30 51.72
 
I enforce family rules
about how many hours our
child can watch TV.
prt21c Frequency Percent
NO 36 62.07
YES 22 37.93
 
I have expectations for
our child to maintain
a certain grade average.
prt21d Frequency Percent
NO 2 3.45
YES 56 96.55
 
I enforce family rules
for our child about doing
homework.
prt21e Frequency Percent
NO 29 50.00
YES 29 50.00
 
My child has a computer
at home to use for school
work.
prt21f Frequency Percent
NO 26 44.83
YES 32 55.17
 
My child has access to
the internet at home.
prt21g Frequency Percent
NO 29 50.00
YES 29 50.00
 
Talk to your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt22a Frequency Percent
RARELY 1 1.72
OCCASIONALLY 24 41.38
REGULARLY 33 56.90
 
Talk to your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt22b Frequency Percent
RARELY 2 3.45
OCCASIONALLY 23 39.66
REGULARLY 33 56.90
 
Talk to your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt22c Frequency Percent
RARELY 1 1.72
OCCASIONALLY 20 34.48
REGULARLY 37 63.79

Data Collected in Fall, 2004
Tables Posted April 15, 2006
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Parent Frequency Distribution Report
ESKRIDGE HIGH, WELLSTON 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. 7 12.1 39 67.2 11 19.0 1 1.7 0 0.0 0
24 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 15 25.9 36 62.1 6 10.3 1 1.7 0 0.0 0
25 - There are good learning materials at my child's school. 8 14.0 36 63.2 11 19.3 1 1.8 1 1.8 1
26 - My child likes attending this school. 13 23.2 38 67.9 3 5.4 1 1.8 1 1.8 2
27 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 18 31.0 36 62.1 2 3.4 1 1.7 1 1.7 0
28 - My child's school is a good place to learn. 8 13.8 39 67.2 10 17.2 1 1.7 0 0.0 0
29 - My child uses computers effectively at school. 6 10.5 36 63.2 13 22.8 2 3.5 0 0.0 1
30 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 23 39.7 29 50.0 6 10.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
31 - I feel my child is safe at school. 20 34.5 27 46.6 9 15.5 2 3.4 0 0.0 0
32 - I am welcome to discuss my child's educational needs with the school. 25 43.1 27 46.6 5 8.6 1 1.7 0 0.0 0
33 - My child's school building is in good condition. 2 3.4 17 29.3 31 53.4 4 6.9 4 6.9 0
34 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 4 6.9 7 12.1 19 32.8 24 41.4 4 6.9 0
35 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 36 63.2 14 24.6 4 7.0 2 3.5 1 1.8 1
36 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 3 5.2 6 10.3 6 10.3 18 31.0 25 43.1 0
37 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 4 7.0 9 15.8 28 49.1 8 14.0 8 14.0 1
38 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 27 46.6 21 36.2 8 13.8 2 3.4 0 0.0 0
39 - The school board listens to parents concerns. 6 10.3 18 31.0 28 48.3 5 8.6 1 1.7 0
40 - It is important for students to have access to computers at school. 46 80.7 8 14.0 3 5.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
41 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 11 19.3 35 61.4 10 17.5 1 1.8 0 0.0 1
42 - The school encourages my child to do well on MAP tests. 46 79.3 7 12.1 5 8.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
43 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 12 21.1 33 57.9 12 21.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
44 - My child's teacher makes learning interesting. 23 39.7 21 36.2 11 19.0 3 5.2 0 0.0 0
45 - Teachers in my child's school really care about my child. 21 36.2 30 51.7 6 10.3 0 0.0 1 1.7 0
46 - If a student in my child's school has a problem, teachers will listen and help. 24 41.4 22 37.9 12 20.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
47 - Teachers treat my child with respect. 31 53.4 21 36.2 5 8.6 1 1.7 0 0.0 0
48 - My child knows what he/she are supposed to be learning. 21 36.2 31 53.4 6 10.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
49 - My child's teacher expects very good work from my child. 27 47.4 26 45.6 4 7.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
50 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career goals. 12 21.4 38 67.9 6 10.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
51 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 10 17.2 39 67.2 7 12.1 2 3.4 0 0.0 0
52 - The school has a written plan for improving student achievement 5 8.6 34 58.6 18 31.0 1 1.7 0 0.0 0
53 - What is taught at school meets the needs of my child. 10 17.5 33 57.9 12 21.1 0 0.0 2 3.5 1
54 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 5 8.6 34 58.6 14 24.1 4 6.9 1 1.7 0
55 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 8 13.8 24 41.4 24 41.4 1 1.7 1 1.7 0
56 - I receive information about the educational programs available to my child at school. 8 13.8 29 50.0 18 31.0 1 1.7 2 3.4 0
57 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 8 14.0 41 71.9 8 14.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
58 - The school board has high expectations for student learning. 6 10.5 32 56.1 16 28.1 1 1.8 2 3.5 1
59 - My child has fun learning. 9 16.1 39 69.6 8 14.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
60 - The community is proud of this school. 7 12.3 39 68.4 8 14.0 2 3.5 1 1.8 1
61 - I receive regular communications from school about how well my child is doing in school. 20 35.1 28 49.1 6 10.5 2 3.5 1 1.8 1
62 - I believe my child can do well in school. 43 75.4 10 17.5 4 7.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
63 - Other children are friendly to my child. 12 21.4 37 66.1 6 10.7 0 0.0 1 1.8 2
64 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 30 52.6 20 35.1 6 10.5 1 1.8 0 0.0 1
65 - There is a feeling of belonging at my child's school. 28 50.0 20 35.7 7 12.5 0 0.0 1 1.8 2
66 - My child's teachers think my child can learn. 34 59.6 17 29.8 4 7.0 0 0.0 2 3.5 1
67 - My child is treated fairly at school. 19 33.3 32 56.1 6 10.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
68 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 5 8.8 26 45.6 13 22.8 6 10.5 7 12.3 1

Data Collected in Fall, 2004
Tables Posted April 15, 2006
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education