| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Parent Frequency Distribution Report |
| MATTHEWS ELEM., SIKESTON R-6 School District |
| In what grade is your child? | ||
| PRt1 | Frequency | Percent |
| K-1 | 52 | 26.53 |
| 2ND | 55 | 28.06 |
| 3RD | 43 | 21.94 |
| 4TH | 46 | 23.47 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| My child is a: girl, boy | ||
| prt2 | Frequency | Percent |
| Boy | 104 | 54.17 |
| Girl | 88 | 45.83 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| What is your relationship to the child? |
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| prt3 | Frequency | Percent |
| MOTHER | 166 | 88.30 |
| FATHER | 13 | 6.91 |
| STEPMOTHER | 1 | 0.53 |
| STEPFATHER | 1 | 0.53 |
| GRANDMOTHER | 4 | 2.13 |
| OTHER RELATIVE | 3 | 1.60 |
| Frequency Missing = 10 |
| How many adults in your household work outside the home for pay? |
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| prt4 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 6 | 3.05 |
| 1 | 93 | 47.21 |
| 2 | 96 | 48.73 |
| 3 OR MORE | 2 | 1.02 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How many years have you lived in this school district? |
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| prt5 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 5 YRS | 64 | 32.65 |
| 5 - 10 YRS | 35 | 17.86 |
| 11 - 15 YRS | 23 | 11.73 |
| OVER 15 YRS | 74 | 37.76 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| How many hours of television does your child usually watch each day? |
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| prt6 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 HR OR LESS | 31 | 15.98 |
| 2 HRS | 89 | 45.88 |
| 3 HRS | 49 | 25.26 |
| 4 HRS | 14 | 7.22 |
| 5 HRS | 5 | 2.58 |
| 6 + HRS | 6 | 3.09 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Which best describes your household? | ||
| prt7 | Frequency | Percent |
| SINGLE PARENT | 49 | 25.13 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-M/F | 107 | 54.87 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-STEP | 33 | 16.92 |
| OTHER | 6 | 3.08 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| prt8 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE (N-HISPC) | 154 | 78.97 |
| AFR. AMERICAN (N-HISPC) | 32 | 16.41 |
| ASIAN | 1 | 0.51 |
| HISPANIC | 3 | 1.54 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 5 | 2.56 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| How many children in your household are under 18 years old? |
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| prt9 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 1 | 0.51 |
| 1 | 32 | 16.41 |
| 2 | 84 | 43.08 |
| 3 | 59 | 30.26 |
| 4 | 14 | 7.18 |
| 5 | 5 | 2.56 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Vocational Education | ||
| prt10a | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 176 | 88.89 |
| YES | 22 | 11.11 |
| Gifted/Talented Program | ||
| prt10b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 175 | 88.38 |
| YES | 23 | 11.62 |
| Title I Services | ||
| prt10c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 172 | 86.87 |
| YES | 26 | 13.13 |
| Special Education | ||
| prt10d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 194 | 97.98 |
| YES | 4 | 2.02 |
| Which category best describes your age? |
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| prt11 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 30 | 50 | 25.77 |
| 30 - 39 | 116 | 59.79 |
| 40 - 49 | 25 | 12.89 |
| 50 - 59 | 3 | 1.55 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| 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 | 14 | 7.53 |
| 2 YR COLL/TECH | 33 | 17.74 |
| 4 YR COLLEGE | 126 | 67.74 |
| OTHER | 13 | 6.99 |
| Frequency Missing = 12 |
| Which best describes your level of education? |
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| prt13 | Frequency | Percent |
| ELEM. SCHOOL | 2 | 1.04 |
| SOME HIGH SCHOOL | 25 | 12.95 |
| HIGH SCHOOL GRAD | 83 | 43.01 |
| SOME COLLEGE | 51 | 26.42 |
| COLLEGE GRADUATE | 25 | 12.95 |
| GRADUATE SCHOOL | 7 | 3.63 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| Which category best describes the total annual income of your household? |
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| prt14 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER $ 10,000 | 14 | 7.61 |
| 10,000 - 19,999 | 52 | 28.26 |
| 20,000 - 29,999 | 32 | 17.39 |
| 30,000 - 39,999 | 25 | 13.59 |
| 40,000 - 49,999 | 27 | 14.67 |
| 50,000 - 59,999 | 14 | 7.61 |
| 60,000 - 69,999 | 8 | 4.35 |
| OVER $70,000 | 12 | 6.52 |
| Frequency Missing = 14 |
| Which of the following best describes your child's grades so far in school? |
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| prt15 | Frequency | Percent |
| MOSTLY A | 71 | 36.60 |
| HALF A & B | 56 | 28.87 |
| MOSTLY B | 11 | 5.67 |
| HALF B & C | 22 | 11.34 |
| MOSTLY C | 4 | 2.06 |
| HALF C & D | 9 | 4.64 |
| MOSTLY D | 1 | 0.52 |
| BELOW D | 2 | 1.03 |
| GRADE NOT GIVEN | 18 | 9.28 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| 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 | 64 | 34.59 |
| GOTTEN WORSE | 28 | 15.14 |
| STAYED THE SAME | 93 | 50.27 |
| Frequency Missing = 13 |
| How much time does your child spend on homework each day? |
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| prt17 | Frequency | Percent |
| DOESNT HAVE ANY | 13 | 6.67 |
| DOESNT DO IT | 1 | 0.51 |
| 1/2 HR OR LESS | 76 | 38.97 |
| 1 HR | 91 | 46.67 |
| 2 HRS | 14 | 7.18 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Talked to your child's teacher. | ||
| PRT18a | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 5 | 2.60 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 72 | 37.50 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 79 | 41.15 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 21 | 10.94 |
| 11+ TIMES | 15 | 7.81 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| Gone to an open house at school. | ||
| PRT18b | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 25 | 12.82 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 114 | 58.46 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 50 | 25.64 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 4 | 2.05 |
| 11+ TIMES | 2 | 1.03 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Attended parent/teacher meetings. | ||
| PRT18c | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 18 | 9.28 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 76 | 39.18 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 81 | 41.75 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 14 | 7.22 |
| 11+ TIMES | 5 | 2.58 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Visited the school on your own. | ||
| PRT18d | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 54 | 27.98 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 75 | 38.86 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 38 | 19.69 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 13 | 6.74 |
| 11+ TIMES | 13 | 6.74 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| Helped with after-school activities. | ||
| PRT18e | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 130 | 66.67 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 37 | 18.97 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 16 | 8.21 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 2 | 1.03 |
| 11+ TIMES | 10 | 5.13 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Helped with classroom learning. | ||
| PRT18f | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 142 | 73.20 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 39 | 20.10 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 6 | 3.09 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 3 | 1.55 |
| 11+ TIMES | 4 | 2.06 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| 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 | 19 | 9.95 |
| B | 82 | 42.93 |
| C | 52 | 27.23 |
| D | 16 | 8.38 |
| F | 6 | 3.14 |
| DONT KNOW | 16 | 8.38 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| 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 | 6 | 3.08 |
| B | 36 | 18.46 |
| C | 70 | 35.90 |
| D | 26 | 13.33 |
| F | 7 | 3.59 |
| DONT KNOW | 50 | 25.64 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| I know the first name of 5 or more of my child's closest friends. |
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| prt21a | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 26 | 13.33 |
| YES | 169 | 86.67 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| I know the parents of 5 or more of my child's closest friends. |
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| prt21b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 78 | 40.00 |
| YES | 117 | 60.00 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| I enforce family rules about how many hours our child can watch TV. |
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| prt21c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 53 | 27.18 |
| YES | 142 | 72.82 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| I have expectations for our child to maintain a certain grade average. |
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| prt21d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 11 | 5.61 |
| YES | 185 | 94.39 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| I enforce family rules for our child about doing homework. |
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| prt21e | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 3 | 1.54 |
| YES | 192 | 98.46 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| My child has a computer at home to use for school work. |
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| prt21f | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 76 | 38.97 |
| YES | 119 | 61.03 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| My child has access to the internet at home. |
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| prt21g | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 98 | 50.52 |
| YES | 96 | 49.48 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Talk to your child about his/her experiences in school. |
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| prt22a | Frequency | Percent |
| RARELY | 3 | 1.54 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 17 | 8.72 |
| REGULARLY | 175 | 89.74 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Talk to your child about his/her plans for high school classes |
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| prt22b | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 43 | 22.28 |
| RARELY | 54 | 27.98 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 66 | 34.20 |
| REGULARLY | 30 | 15.54 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| Talk to your child about his/her plans for after high school. |
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| prt22c | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 21 | 10.88 |
| RARELY | 35 | 18.13 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 89 | 46.11 |
| REGULARLY | 48 | 24.87 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2002 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Parent Frequency Distribution Report |
| MATTHEWS ELEM., SIKESTON R-6 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. | 31 | 16.0 | 108 | 55.7 | 43 | 22.2 | 7 | 3.6 | 5 | 2.6 | 4 |
| 24 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. | 38 | 19.4 | 117 | 59.7 | 27 | 13.8 | 8 | 4.1 | 6 | 3.1 | 2 |
| 25 - There are good learning materials at my child's school. | 43 | 22.1 | 121 | 62.1 | 27 | 13.8 | 1 | 0.5 | 3 | 1.5 | 3 |
| 26 - My child likes attending this school. | 70 | 35.7 | 100 | 51.0 | 15 | 7.7 | 6 | 3.1 | 5 | 2.6 | 2 |
| 27 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. | 83 | 42.3 | 87 | 44.4 | 16 | 8.2 | 7 | 3.6 | 3 | 1.5 | 2 |
| 28 - My child's school is a good place to learn. | 56 | 28.7 | 108 | 55.4 | 25 | 12.8 | 3 | 1.5 | 3 | 1.5 | 3 |
| 29 - My child uses computers effectively at school. | 33 | 17.0 | 102 | 52.6 | 47 | 24.2 | 10 | 5.2 | 2 | 1.0 | 4 |
| 30 - I know how well my child is doing in class. | 69 | 35.0 | 109 | 55.3 | 16 | 8.1 | 1 | 0.5 | 2 | 1.0 | 1 |
| 31 - I feel my child is safe at school. | 51 | 26.0 | 102 | 52.0 | 32 | 16.3 | 8 | 4.1 | 3 | 1.5 | 2 |
| 32 - I am welcome to discuss my child's educational needs with the school. | 63 | 32.0 | 110 | 55.8 | 18 | 9.1 | 4 | 2.0 | 2 | 1.0 | 1 |
| 33 - My child's school building is in good condition. | 53 | 27.0 | 120 | 61.2 | 17 | 8.7 | 5 | 2.6 | 1 | 0.5 | 2 |
| 34 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. | 25 | 12.8 | 69 | 35.4 | 82 | 42.1 | 17 | 8.7 | 2 | 1.0 | 3 |
| 35 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. | 33 | 16.8 | 97 | 49.2 | 50 | 25.4 | 9 | 4.6 | 8 | 4.1 | 1 |
| 36 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. | 12 | 6.1 | 22 | 11.2 | 35 | 17.8 | 84 | 42.6 | 44 | 22.3 | 1 |
| 37 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 10 | 5.1 | 47 | 24.1 | 76 | 39.0 | 47 | 24.1 | 15 | 7.7 | 3 |
| 38 - The school encourages parents to be involved. | 66 | 33.7 | 96 | 49.0 | 25 | 12.8 | 4 | 2.0 | 5 | 2.6 | 2 |
| 39 - The school board listens to parents concerns. | 18 | 9.3 | 56 | 28.9 | 86 | 44.3 | 20 | 10.3 | 14 | 7.2 | 4 |
| 40 - It is important for students to have access to computers at school. | 93 | 47.7 | 82 | 42.1 | 14 | 7.2 | 6 | 3.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 |
| 41 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. | 40 | 20.6 | 98 | 50.5 | 39 | 20.1 | 12 | 6.2 | 5 | 2.6 | 4 |
| 42 - The school encourages my child to do well on MAP tests. | 74 | 37.8 | 109 | 55.6 | 13 | 6.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 43 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 32 | 16.8 | 95 | 49.7 | 63 | 33.0 | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0.0 | 7 |
| 44 - My child's teacher makes learning interesting. | 60 | 30.5 | 98 | 49.7 | 33 | 16.8 | 1 | 0.5 | 5 | 2.5 | 1 |
| 45 - Teachers in my child's school really care about my child. | 52 | 26.4 | 84 | 42.6 | 33 | 16.8 | 19 | 9.6 | 9 | 4.6 | 1 |
| 46 - If a student in my child's school has a problem, teachers will listen and help. | 30 | 15.4 | 97 | 49.7 | 50 | 25.6 | 11 | 5.6 | 7 | 3.6 | 3 |
| 47 - Teachers treat my child with respect. | 48 | 24.4 | 101 | 51.3 | 36 | 18.3 | 8 | 4.1 | 4 | 2.0 | 1 |
| 48 - My child knows what he/she are supposed to be learning. | 48 | 24.5 | 111 | 56.6 | 25 | 12.8 | 9 | 4.6 | 3 | 1.5 | 2 |
| 49 - My child's teacher expects very good work from my child. | 57 | 28.8 | 123 | 62.1 | 14 | 7.1 | 2 | 1.0 | 2 | 1.0 | 0 |
| 50 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career goals. | 21 | 10.9 | 66 | 34.4 | 76 | 39.6 | 22 | 11.5 | 7 | 3.6 | 6 |
| 51 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. | 28 | 14.4 | 98 | 50.5 | 57 | 29.4 | 8 | 4.1 | 3 | 1.5 | 4 |
| 52 - The school has a written plan for improving student achievement | 22 | 11.5 | 74 | 38.7 | 85 | 44.5 | 7 | 3.7 | 3 | 1.6 | 7 |
| 53 - What is taught at school meets the needs of my child. | 34 | 17.3 | 118 | 59.9 | 33 | 16.8 | 9 | 4.6 | 3 | 1.5 | 1 |
| 54 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. | 42 | 21.3 | 110 | 55.8 | 29 | 14.7 | 10 | 5.1 | 6 | 3.0 | 1 |
| 55 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. | 63 | 32.0 | 96 | 48.7 | 26 | 13.2 | 7 | 3.6 | 5 | 2.5 | 1 |
| 56 - I receive information about the educational programs available to my child at school. | 41 | 20.8 | 99 | 50.3 | 29 | 14.7 | 19 | 9.6 | 9 | 4.6 | 1 |
| 57 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. | 44 | 22.3 | 116 | 58.9 | 27 | 13.7 | 7 | 3.6 | 3 | 1.5 | 1 |
| 58 - The school board has high expectations for student learning. | 38 | 19.6 | 94 | 48.5 | 55 | 28.4 | 5 | 2.6 | 2 | 1.0 | 4 |
| 59 - My child has fun learning. | 64 | 32.8 | 95 | 48.7 | 30 | 15.4 | 2 | 1.0 | 4 | 2.1 | 3 |
| 60 - The community is proud of this school. | 35 | 17.9 | 98 | 50.0 | 50 | 25.5 | 9 | 4.6 | 4 | 2.0 | 2 |
| 61 - I receive regular communications from school about how well my child is doing in school. | 47 | 23.9 | 96 | 48.7 | 33 | 16.8 | 17 | 8.6 | 4 | 2.0 | 1 |
| 62 - I believe my child can do well in school. | 117 | 59.4 | 75 | 38.1 | 3 | 1.5 | 1 | 0.5 | 1 | 0.5 | 1 |
| 63 - Other children are friendly to my child. | 41 | 21.0 | 110 | 56.4 | 32 | 16.4 | 9 | 4.6 | 3 | 1.5 | 3 |
| 64 - My child's teachers are good teachers. | 70 | 35.9 | 101 | 51.8 | 20 | 10.3 | 2 | 1.0 | 2 | 1.0 | 3 |
| 65 - There is a feeling of belonging at my child's school. | 37 | 19.0 | 111 | 56.9 | 31 | 15.9 | 9 | 4.6 | 7 | 3.6 | 3 |
| 66 - My child's teachers think my child can learn. | 65 | 33.2 | 114 | 58.2 | 15 | 7.7 | 2 | 1.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 67 - My child is treated fairly at school. | 47 | 24.1 | 108 | 55.4 | 27 | 13.8 | 10 | 5.1 | 3 | 1.5 | 3 |
| 68 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 18 | 9.1 | 72 | 36.5 | 75 | 38.1 | 21 | 10.7 | 11 | 5.6 | 1 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2002 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |