| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Parent Frequency Distribution Report |
| MOREHOUSE ELEM., SIKESTON R-6 School District |
| In what grade is your child? | ||
| PRt1 | Frequency | Percent |
| K-1 | 54 | 31.58 |
| 2ND | 33 | 19.30 |
| 3RD | 30 | 17.54 |
| 4TH | 35 | 20.47 |
| 5TH | 19 | 11.11 |
| My child is a: girl, boy | ||
| prt2 | Frequency | Percent |
| Boy | 86 | 54.09 |
| Girl | 73 | 45.91 |
| Frequency Missing = 12 |
| What is your relationship to the child? |
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| prt3 | Frequency | Percent |
| MOTHER | 138 | 81.18 |
| FATHER | 21 | 12.35 |
| STEPMOTHER | 2 | 1.18 |
| GRANDMOTHER | 7 | 4.12 |
| GRANDFATHER | 1 | 0.59 |
| UNRELATED | 1 | 0.59 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How many adults in your household work outside the home for pay? |
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| prt4 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 15 | 8.82 |
| 1 | 81 | 47.65 |
| 2 | 72 | 42.35 |
| 3 OR MORE | 2 | 1.18 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How many years have you lived in this school district? |
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| prt5 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 5 YRS | 51 | 30.36 |
| 5 - 10 YRS | 45 | 26.79 |
| 11 - 15 YRS | 14 | 8.33 |
| OVER 15 YRS | 58 | 34.52 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| How many hours of television does your child usually watch each day? |
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| prt6 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 HR OR LESS | 31 | 18.45 |
| 2 HRS | 66 | 39.29 |
| 3 HRS | 48 | 28.57 |
| 4 HRS | 13 | 7.74 |
| 5 HRS | 8 | 4.76 |
| 6 + HRS | 2 | 1.19 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Which best describes your household? | ||
| prt7 | Frequency | Percent |
| SINGLE PARENT | 55 | 32.54 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-M/F | 79 | 46.75 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-STEP | 24 | 14.20 |
| OTHER | 11 | 6.51 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| prt8 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE (N-HISPC) | 120 | 71.43 |
| AFR. AMERICAN (N-HISPC) | 43 | 25.60 |
| HISPANIC | 3 | 1.79 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 2 | 1.19 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| How many children in your household are under 18 years old? |
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| prt9 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 2 | 1.18 |
| 1 | 23 | 13.53 |
| 2 | 82 | 48.24 |
| 3 | 43 | 25.29 |
| 4 | 10 | 5.88 |
| 5 | 8 | 4.71 |
| 6 | 1 | 0.59 |
| 7 OR MORE | 1 | 0.59 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Vocational Education | ||
| prt10a | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 154 | 90.06 |
| YES | 17 | 9.94 |
| Gifted/Talented Program | ||
| prt10b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 162 | 94.74 |
| YES | 9 | 5.26 |
| Title I Services | ||
| prt10c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 140 | 81.87 |
| YES | 31 | 18.13 |
| Special Education | ||
| prt10d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 163 | 95.32 |
| YES | 8 | 4.68 |
| Which category best describes your age? |
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| prt11 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 30 | 64 | 37.65 |
| 30 - 39 | 80 | 47.06 |
| 40 - 49 | 18 | 10.59 |
| 50 - 59 | 6 | 3.53 |
| 60 OR OVER | 2 | 1.18 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| 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 | 20 | 12.20 |
| 2 YR COLL/TECH | 24 | 14.63 |
| 4 YR COLLEGE | 109 | 66.46 |
| OTHER | 11 | 6.71 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| Which best describes your level of education? |
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| prt13 | Frequency | Percent |
| ELEM. SCHOOL | 6 | 3.53 |
| SOME HIGH SCHOOL | 18 | 10.59 |
| HIGH SCHOOL GRAD | 70 | 41.18 |
| SOME COLLEGE | 50 | 29.41 |
| COLLEGE GRADUATE | 18 | 10.59 |
| GRADUATE SCHOOL | 8 | 4.71 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Which category best describes the total annual income of your household? |
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| prt14 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER $ 10,000 | 30 | 18.40 |
| 10,000 - 19,999 | 41 | 25.15 |
| 20,000 - 29,999 | 25 | 15.34 |
| 30,000 - 39,999 | 22 | 13.50 |
| 40,000 - 49,999 | 22 | 13.50 |
| 50,000 - 59,999 | 8 | 4.91 |
| 60,000 - 69,999 | 10 | 6.13 |
| OVER $70,000 | 5 | 3.07 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| Which of the following best describes your child's grades so far in school? |
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| prt15 | Frequency | Percent |
| MOSTLY A | 53 | 32.92 |
| HALF A & B | 44 | 27.33 |
| MOSTLY B | 13 | 8.07 |
| HALF B & C | 17 | 10.56 |
| MOSTLY C | 5 | 3.11 |
| HALF C & D | 6 | 3.73 |
| MOSTLY D | 1 | 0.62 |
| BELOW D | 1 | 0.62 |
| GRADE NOT GIVEN | 21 | 13.04 |
| Frequency Missing = 10 |
| 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 | 78 | 48.15 |
| GOTTEN WORSE | 20 | 12.35 |
| STAYED THE SAME | 64 | 39.51 |
| Frequency Missing = 9 |
| How much time does your child spend on homework each day? |
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| prt17 | Frequency | Percent |
| DOESNT HAVE ANY | 11 | 6.59 |
| DOESNT DO IT | 1 | 0.60 |
| 1/2 HR OR LESS | 65 | 38.92 |
| 1 HR | 72 | 43.11 |
| 2 HRS | 13 | 7.78 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 5 | 2.99 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Talked to your child's teacher. | ||
| PRT18a | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 8 | 4.79 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 54 | 32.34 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 50 | 29.94 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 24 | 14.37 |
| 11+ TIMES | 31 | 18.56 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Gone to an open house at school. | ||
| PRT18b | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 40 | 23.81 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 83 | 49.40 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 34 | 20.24 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 9 | 5.36 |
| 11+ TIMES | 2 | 1.19 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Attended parent/teacher meetings. | ||
| PRT18c | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 22 | 13.10 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 65 | 38.69 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 57 | 33.93 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 13 | 7.74 |
| 11+ TIMES | 11 | 6.55 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Visited the school on your own. | ||
| PRT18d | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 27 | 16.27 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 66 | 39.76 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 23 | 13.86 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 17 | 10.24 |
| 11+ TIMES | 33 | 19.88 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| Helped with after-school activities. | ||
| PRT18e | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 94 | 56.29 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 32 | 19.16 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 13 | 7.78 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 8 | 4.79 |
| 11+ TIMES | 20 | 11.98 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Helped with classroom learning. | ||
| PRT18f | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 103 | 62.05 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 36 | 21.69 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 14 | 8.43 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 4 | 2.41 |
| 11+ TIMES | 9 | 5.42 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| 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 | 33 | 19.64 |
| B | 81 | 48.21 |
| C | 26 | 15.48 |
| D | 10 | 5.95 |
| F | 1 | 0.60 |
| DONT KNOW | 17 | 10.12 |
| 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? |
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| prt20 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 3 | 1.80 |
| B | 41 | 24.55 |
| C | 62 | 37.13 |
| D | 19 | 11.38 |
| F | 1 | 0.60 |
| DONT KNOW | 41 | 24.55 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| I know the first name of 5 or more of my child's closest friends. |
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| prt21a | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 23 | 13.61 |
| YES | 146 | 86.39 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| I know the parents of 5 or more of my child's closest friends. |
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| prt21b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 69 | 40.83 |
| YES | 100 | 59.17 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| I enforce family rules about how many hours our child can watch TV. |
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| prt21c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 33 | 19.64 |
| YES | 135 | 80.36 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| I have expectations for our child to maintain a certain grade average. |
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| prt21d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 7 | 4.17 |
| YES | 161 | 95.83 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| I enforce family rules for our child about doing homework. |
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| prt21e | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 2 | 1.20 |
| YES | 164 | 98.80 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| My child has a computer at home to use for school work. |
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| prt21f | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 75 | 44.64 |
| YES | 93 | 55.36 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| My child has access to the internet at home. |
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| prt21g | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 89 | 52.98 |
| YES | 79 | 47.02 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Talk to your child about his/her experiences in school. |
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| prt22a | Frequency | Percent |
| OCCASIONALLY | 20 | 11.90 |
| REGULARLY | 148 | 88.10 |
| 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 | 25.44 |
| RARELY | 32 | 18.93 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 59 | 34.91 |
| REGULARLY | 35 | 20.71 |
| 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 | 20 | 11.83 |
| RARELY | 23 | 13.61 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 72 | 42.60 |
| REGULARLY | 54 | 31.95 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2002 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Parent Frequency Distribution Report |
| MOREHOUSE 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. | 57 | 34.5 | 91 | 55.2 | 14 | 8.5 | 2 | 1.2 | 1 | 0.6 | 6 |
| 24 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. | 65 | 38.9 | 91 | 54.5 | 7 | 4.2 | 3 | 1.8 | 1 | 0.6 | 4 |
| 25 - There are good learning materials at my child's school. | 55 | 33.1 | 99 | 59.6 | 11 | 6.6 | 1 | 0.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 5 |
| 26 - My child likes attending this school. | 79 | 47.0 | 69 | 41.1 | 14 | 8.3 | 5 | 3.0 | 1 | 0.6 | 3 |
| 27 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. | 96 | 57.8 | 60 | 36.1 | 7 | 4.2 | 1 | 0.6 | 2 | 1.2 | 5 |
| 28 - My child's school is a good place to learn. | 83 | 49.4 | 76 | 45.2 | 8 | 4.8 | 1 | 0.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 |
| 29 - My child uses computers effectively at school. | 28 | 17.0 | 71 | 43.0 | 41 | 24.8 | 14 | 8.5 | 11 | 6.7 | 6 |
| 30 - I know how well my child is doing in class. | 83 | 50.0 | 75 | 45.2 | 7 | 4.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0.6 | 5 |
| 31 - I feel my child is safe at school. | 65 | 38.9 | 65 | 38.9 | 25 | 15.0 | 9 | 5.4 | 3 | 1.8 | 4 |
| 32 - I am welcome to discuss my child's educational needs with the school. | 84 | 50.3 | 73 | 43.7 | 9 | 5.4 | 1 | 0.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 4 |
| 33 - My child's school building is in good condition. | 24 | 14.5 | 82 | 49.7 | 40 | 24.2 | 15 | 9.1 | 4 | 2.4 | 6 |
| 34 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. | 13 | 8.0 | 54 | 33.1 | 62 | 38.0 | 25 | 15.3 | 9 | 5.5 | 8 |
| 35 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. | 57 | 34.3 | 73 | 44.0 | 28 | 16.9 | 4 | 2.4 | 4 | 2.4 | 5 |
| 36 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. | 12 | 7.2 | 16 | 9.6 | 14 | 8.4 | 56 | 33.5 | 69 | 41.3 | 4 |
| 37 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 22 | 13.1 | 51 | 30.4 | 59 | 35.1 | 27 | 16.1 | 9 | 5.4 | 3 |
| 38 - The school encourages parents to be involved. | 90 | 54.2 | 67 | 40.4 | 8 | 4.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0.6 | 5 |
| 39 - The school board listens to parents concerns. | 19 | 11.4 | 59 | 35.5 | 66 | 39.8 | 15 | 9.0 | 7 | 4.2 | 5 |
| 40 - It is important for students to have access to computers at school. | 75 | 45.5 | 71 | 43.0 | 18 | 10.9 | 1 | 0.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 6 |
| 41 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. | 55 | 33.5 | 78 | 47.6 | 25 | 15.2 | 4 | 2.4 | 2 | 1.2 | 7 |
| 42 - The school encourages my child to do well on MAP tests. | 74 | 45.1 | 72 | 43.9 | 17 | 10.4 | 1 | 0.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 7 |
| 43 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 29 | 18.6 | 63 | 40.4 | 61 | 39.1 | 3 | 1.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 15 |
| 44 - My child's teacher makes learning interesting. | 72 | 43.4 | 75 | 45.2 | 19 | 11.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 5 |
| 45 - Teachers in my child's school really care about my child. | 71 | 42.8 | 66 | 39.8 | 19 | 11.4 | 4 | 2.4 | 6 | 3.6 | 5 |
| 46 - If a student in my child's school has a problem, teachers will listen and help. | 65 | 39.4 | 72 | 43.6 | 23 | 13.9 | 4 | 2.4 | 1 | 0.6 | 6 |
| 47 - Teachers treat my child with respect. | 71 | 42.5 | 83 | 49.7 | 12 | 7.2 | 1 | 0.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 4 |
| 48 - My child knows what he/she are supposed to be learning. | 69 | 41.1 | 86 | 51.2 | 12 | 7.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0.6 | 3 |
| 49 - My child's teacher expects very good work from my child. | 78 | 47.0 | 72 | 43.4 | 16 | 9.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 5 |
| 50 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career goals. | 36 | 22.2 | 62 | 38.3 | 58 | 35.8 | 5 | 3.1 | 1 | 0.6 | 9 |
| 51 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. | 58 | 35.6 | 72 | 44.2 | 28 | 17.2 | 5 | 3.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 8 |
| 52 - The school has a written plan for improving student achievement | 51 | 30.9 | 63 | 38.2 | 50 | 30.3 | 1 | 0.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 6 |
| 53 - What is taught at school meets the needs of my child. | 57 | 34.8 | 88 | 53.7 | 16 | 9.8 | 2 | 1.2 | 1 | 0.6 | 7 |
| 54 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. | 62 | 37.6 | 75 | 45.5 | 25 | 15.2 | 3 | 1.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 6 |
| 55 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. | 70 | 42.2 | 72 | 43.4 | 21 | 12.7 | 3 | 1.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 5 |
| 56 - I receive information about the educational programs available to my child at school. | 58 | 34.7 | 77 | 46.1 | 23 | 13.8 | 6 | 3.6 | 3 | 1.8 | 4 |
| 57 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. | 68 | 40.2 | 85 | 50.3 | 12 | 7.1 | 4 | 2.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 58 - The school board has high expectations for student learning. | 45 | 27.1 | 74 | 44.6 | 42 | 25.3 | 5 | 3.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 5 |
| 59 - My child has fun learning. | 67 | 39.6 | 81 | 47.9 | 19 | 11.2 | 1 | 0.6 | 1 | 0.6 | 2 |
| 60 - The community is proud of this school. | 68 | 40.5 | 59 | 35.1 | 36 | 21.4 | 5 | 3.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 |
| 61 - I receive regular communications from school about how well my child is doing in school. | 74 | 43.8 | 80 | 47.3 | 9 | 5.3 | 6 | 3.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 62 - I believe my child can do well in school. | 112 | 65.9 | 57 | 33.5 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0.6 | 1 |
| 63 - Other children are friendly to my child. | 55 | 32.4 | 70 | 41.2 | 27 | 15.9 | 15 | 8.8 | 3 | 1.8 | 1 |
| 64 - My child's teachers are good teachers. | 88 | 51.8 | 67 | 39.4 | 15 | 8.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 65 - There is a feeling of belonging at my child's school. | 70 | 41.7 | 66 | 39.3 | 27 | 16.1 | 3 | 1.8 | 2 | 1.2 | 3 |
| 66 - My child's teachers think my child can learn. | 91 | 53.8 | 69 | 40.8 | 7 | 4.1 | 2 | 1.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 67 - My child is treated fairly at school. | 73 | 43.2 | 75 | 44.4 | 18 | 10.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 | 1.8 | 2 |
| 68 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 38 | 22.5 | 56 | 33.1 | 61 | 36.1 | 8 | 4.7 | 6 | 3.6 | 2 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2002 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |