MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Parent Frequency Distribution Report
SIKESTON KINDERGARTEN CTR., SIKESTON R-6 School District

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
K-1 144 100.00

Frequency Missing = 1

 

My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 75 52.82
Girl 67 47.18

Frequency Missing = 3

 

What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 132 91.67
FATHER 7 4.86
GRANDMOTHER 3 2.08
UNRELATED 2 1.39

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 15 10.34
1 65 44.83
2 61 42.07
3 OR MORE 4 2.76
 
How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 43 29.86
5 - 10 YRS 27 18.75
11 - 15 YRS 13 9.03
OVER 15 YRS 61 42.36

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 31 21.38
2 HRS 68 46.90
3 HRS 26 17.93
4 HRS 12 8.28
5 HRS 5 3.45
6 + HRS 3 2.07
 
Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 43 29.86
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 77 53.47
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 17 11.81
OTHER 7 4.86

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 101 71.13
AFR. AMERICAN (N-HISPC) 34 23.94
ASIAN 2 1.41
AMERICAN INDIAN 3 2.11
MULTI-RACIAL 2 1.41

Frequency Missing = 3

 

How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
NONE 1 0.70
1 30 20.98
2 59 41.26
3 37 25.87
4 12 8.39
5 2 1.40
6 1 0.70
7 OR MORE 1 0.70

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Vocational Education
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 129 88.97
YES 16 11.03
 
Gifted/Talented Program
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 140 96.55
YES 5 3.45
 
Title I Services
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 106 73.10
YES 39 26.90
 
Special Education
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 141 97.24
YES 4 2.76
 
Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
UNDER 30 62 42.76
30 - 39 60 41.38
40 - 49 18 12.41
50 - 59 5 3.45
 
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 10.87
2 YR COLL/TECH 13 9.42
4 YR COLLEGE 100 72.46
OTHER 10 7.25

Frequency Missing = 7

 

Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
ELEM. SCHOOL 2 1.40
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 20 13.99
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 62 43.36
SOME COLLEGE 37 25.87
COLLEGE GRADUATE 13 9.09
GRADUATE SCHOOL 9 6.29

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 30 21.58
10,000 - 19,999 29 20.86
20,000 - 29,999 11 7.91
30,000 - 39,999 20 14.39
40,000 - 49,999 13 9.35
50,000 - 59,999 14 10.07
60,000 - 69,999 7 5.04
OVER $70,000 15 10.79

Frequency Missing = 6

 

Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 38 26.76
HALF A & B 8 5.63
MOSTLY B 4 2.82
HALF B & C 1 0.70
MOSTLY C 3 2.11
MOSTLY D 1 0.70
GRADE NOT GIVEN 87 61.27

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 63 46.32
GOTTEN WORSE 20 14.71
STAYED THE SAME 53 38.97

Frequency Missing = 9

 

How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 21 14.79
1/2 HR OR LESS 73 51.41
1 HR 40 28.17
2 HRS 8 5.63

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT18a Frequency Percent
NEVER 5 3.45
ONCE/TWICE 64 44.14
3-5 TIMES 46 31.72
5-10 TIMES 16 11.03
11+ TIMES 14 9.66
 
Gone to an open house at school.
PRT18b Frequency Percent
NEVER 34 23.45
ONCE/TWICE 89 61.38
3-5 TIMES 19 13.10
5-10 TIMES 3 2.07
 
Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT18c Frequency Percent
NEVER 57 39.58
ONCE/TWICE 48 33.33
3-5 TIMES 36 25.00
5-10 TIMES 3 2.08

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Visited the school on your own.
PRT18d Frequency Percent
NEVER 35 24.31
ONCE/TWICE 61 42.36
3-5 TIMES 26 18.06
5-10 TIMES 10 6.94
11+ TIMES 12 8.33

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Helped with after-school activities.
PRT18e Frequency Percent
NEVER 102 71.83
ONCE/TWICE 19 13.38
3-5 TIMES 8 5.63
5-10 TIMES 2 1.41
11+ TIMES 11 7.75

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Helped with classroom learning.
PRT18f Frequency Percent
NEVER 93 65.03
ONCE/TWICE 30 20.98
3-5 TIMES 10 6.99
5-10 TIMES 3 2.10
11+ TIMES 7 4.90

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?
prt19 Frequency Percent
A 20 13.89
B 56 38.89
C 37 25.69
D 9 6.25
F 2 1.39
DONT KNOW 20 13.89

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?
prt20 Frequency Percent
A 5 3.47
B 27 18.75
C 56 38.89
D 6 4.17
F 7 4.86
DONT KNOW 43 29.86

Frequency Missing = 1

 

I know the first name
of 5 or more of my child's
closest friends.
prt21a Frequency Percent
NO 23 15.86
YES 122 84.14
 
I know the parents of
5 or more of my child's
closest friends.
prt21b Frequency Percent
NO 55 37.93
YES 90 62.07
 
I enforce family rules
about how many hours our
child can watch TV.
prt21c Frequency Percent
NO 35 24.31
YES 109 75.69

Frequency Missing = 1

 

I have expectations for
our child to maintain
a certain grade average.
prt21d Frequency Percent
NO 9 6.21
YES 136 93.79
 
I enforce family rules
for our child about doing
homework.
prt21e Frequency Percent
NO 3 2.07
YES 142 97.93
 
My child has a computer
at home to use for school
work.
prt21f Frequency Percent
NO 67 46.21
YES 78 53.79
 
My child has access to
the internet at home.
prt21g Frequency Percent
NO 78 53.79
YES 67 46.21
 
Talk to your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt22a Frequency Percent
RARELY 5 3.45
OCCASIONALLY 7 4.83
REGULARLY 133 91.72
 
Talk to your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt22b Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 72 49.66
RARELY 28 19.31
OCCASIONALLY 20 13.79
REGULARLY 25 17.24
 
Talk to your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt22c Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 41 28.28
RARELY 27 18.62
OCCASIONALLY 42 28.97
REGULARLY 35 24.14

Data Collected in Fall, 2002
Tables Posted April 15, 2006
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Parent Frequency Distribution Report
SIKESTON KINDERGARTEN CTR., SIKESTON R-6 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. 55 37.9 69 47.6 19 13.1 2 1.4 0 0.0 0
24 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 57 39.6 75 52.1 9 6.3 2 1.4 1 0.7 1
25 - There are good learning materials at my child's school. 67 46.5 61 42.4 14 9.7 2 1.4 0 0.0 1
26 - My child likes attending this school. 82 57.3 50 35.0 7 4.9 2 1.4 2 1.4 2
27 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 76 52.4 59 40.7 6 4.1 3 2.1 1 0.7 0
28 - My child's school is a good place to learn. 72 49.7 63 43.4 9 6.2 1 0.7 0 0.0 0
29 - My child uses computers effectively at school. 31 21.7 72 50.3 28 19.6 9 6.3 3 2.1 2
30 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 61 42.4 70 48.6 7 4.9 5 3.5 1 0.7 1
31 - I feel my child is safe at school. 54 37.2 73 50.3 11 7.6 3 2.1 4 2.8 0
32 - I am welcome to discuss my child's educational needs with the school. 67 46.2 69 47.6 9 6.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
33 - My child's school building is in good condition. 66 45.8 69 47.9 7 4.9 1 0.7 1 0.7 1
34 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 24 16.6 54 37.2 54 37.2 10 6.9 3 2.1 0
35 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 43 29.7 71 49.0 23 15.9 4 2.8 4 2.8 0
36 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 8 5.5 12 8.3 17 11.7 57 39.3 51 35.2 0
37 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 12 8.3 42 29.2 57 39.6 23 16.0 10 6.9 1
38 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 73 50.7 61 42.4 8 5.6 1 0.7 1 0.7 1
39 - The school board listens to parents concerns. 19 13.2 50 34.7 60 41.7 9 6.3 6 4.2 1
40 - It is important for students to have access to computers at school. 63 43.4 65 44.8 17 11.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
41 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 32 22.4 64 44.8 43 30.1 3 2.1 1 0.7 2
42 - The school encourages my child to do well on MAP tests. 36 25.9 57 41.0 44 31.7 2 1.4 0 0.0 6
43 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 27 19.1 56 39.7 54 38.3 4 2.8 0 0.0 4
44 - My child's teacher makes learning interesting. 77 53.5 52 36.1 11 7.6 2 1.4 2 1.4 1
45 - Teachers in my child's school really care about my child. 61 42.4 58 40.3 17 11.8 5 3.5 3 2.1 1
46 - If a student in my child's school has a problem, teachers will listen and help. 55 37.9 59 40.7 25 17.2 5 3.4 1 0.7 0
47 - Teachers treat my child with respect. 58 40.0 67 46.2 13 9.0 5 3.4 2 1.4 0
48 - My child knows what he/she are supposed to be learning. 57 39.3 77 53.1 11 7.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
49 - My child's teacher expects very good work from my child. 57 39.3 73 50.3 13 9.0 1 0.7 1 0.7 0
50 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career goals. 17 12.2 44 31.7 68 48.9 9 6.5 1 0.7 6
51 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 41 29.1 68 48.2 29 20.6 3 2.1 0 0.0 4
52 - The school has a written plan for improving student achievement 27 19.0 50 35.2 59 41.5 3 2.1 3 2.1 3
53 - What is taught at school meets the needs of my child. 43 29.7 80 55.2 19 13.1 2 1.4 1 0.7 0
54 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 60 42.0 71 49.7 10 7.0 2 1.4 0 0.0 2
55 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 61 42.7 58 40.6 20 14.0 2 1.4 2 1.4 2
56 - I receive information about the educational programs available to my child at school. 50 34.7 68 47.2 14 9.7 8 5.6 4 2.8 1
57 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 55 38.2 69 47.9 18 12.5 1 0.7 1 0.7 1
58 - The school board has high expectations for student learning. 38 26.8 60 42.3 37 26.1 6 4.2 1 0.7 3
59 - My child has fun learning. 78 53.8 56 38.6 8 5.5 3 2.1 0 0.0 0
60 - The community is proud of this school. 49 34.3 51 35.7 35 24.5 5 3.5 3 2.1 2
61 - I receive regular communications from school about how well my child is doing in school. 57 39.3 65 44.8 12 8.3 8 5.5 3 2.1 0
62 - I believe my child can do well in school. 100 69.0 45 31.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
63 - Other children are friendly to my child. 58 40.0 65 44.8 17 11.7 4 2.8 1 0.7 0
64 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 74 51.4 56 38.9 11 7.6 2 1.4 1 0.7 1
65 - There is a feeling of belonging at my child's school. 57 39.9 55 38.5 26 18.2 2 1.4 3 2.1 2
66 - My child's teachers think my child can learn. 70 48.6 63 43.8 8 5.6 2 1.4 1 0.7 1
67 - My child is treated fairly at school. 63 43.4 67 46.2 11 7.6 4 2.8 0 0.0 0
68 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 28 19.3 44 30.3 55 37.9 10 6.9 8 5.5 0

Data Collected in Fall, 2002
Tables Posted April 15, 2006
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education