| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Parent Frequency Distribution Report |
| CENTRAL ELEM., DEXTER R-XI School District |
| In what grade is your child? | ||
| PRt1 | Frequency | Percent |
| K-1 | 2 | 0.50 |
| 3RD | 129 | 32.09 |
| 4TH | 128 | 31.84 |
| 5TH | 143 | 35.57 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| My child is a: girl, boy | ||
| prt2 | Frequency | Percent |
| Boy | 186 | 48.19 |
| Girl | 200 | 51.81 |
| Frequency Missing = 18 |
| What is your relationship to the child? |
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| prt3 | Frequency | Percent |
| MOTHER | 319 | 79.55 |
| FATHER | 52 | 12.97 |
| STEPMOTHER | 4 | 1.00 |
| STEPFATHER | 5 | 1.25 |
| GRANDMOTHER | 10 | 2.49 |
| GRANDFATHER | 2 | 0.50 |
| OTHER RELATIVE | 5 | 1.25 |
| UNRELATED | 4 | 1.00 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| How many adults in your household work outside the home for pay? |
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| prt4 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 30 | 7.44 |
| 1 | 159 | 39.45 |
| 2 | 208 | 51.61 |
| 3 OR MORE | 6 | 1.49 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How many years have you lived in this school district? |
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| prt5 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 5 YRS | 104 | 25.87 |
| 5 - 10 YRS | 98 | 24.38 |
| 11 - 15 YRS | 56 | 13.93 |
| OVER 15 YRS | 144 | 35.82 |
| 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 | 78 | 19.45 |
| 2 HRS | 177 | 44.14 |
| 3 HRS | 93 | 23.19 |
| 4 HRS | 37 | 9.23 |
| 5 HRS | 8 | 2.00 |
| 6 + HRS | 8 | 2.00 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Which best describes your household? | ||
| prt7 | Frequency | Percent |
| SINGLE PARENT | 72 | 17.96 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-M/F | 233 | 58.10 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-STEP | 81 | 20.20 |
| OTHER | 15 | 3.74 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| prt8 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE (N-HISPC) | 391 | 97.02 |
| ASIAN | 2 | 0.50 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 1 | 0.25 |
| HISPANIC | 8 | 1.99 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 1 | 0.25 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How many children in your household are under 18 years old? |
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| prt9 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 2 | 0.50 |
| 1 | 74 | 18.36 |
| 2 | 180 | 44.67 |
| 3 | 98 | 24.32 |
| 4 | 36 | 8.93 |
| 5 | 12 | 2.98 |
| 6 | 1 | 0.25 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Vocational Education | ||
| prt10a | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 374 | 92.57 |
| YES | 30 | 7.43 |
| Gifted/Talented Program | ||
| prt10b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 383 | 94.80 |
| YES | 21 | 5.20 |
| Title I Services | ||
| prt10c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 372 | 92.08 |
| YES | 32 | 7.92 |
| Special Education | ||
| prt10d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 372 | 92.08 |
| YES | 32 | 7.92 |
| Which category best describes your age? |
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| prt11 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 30 | 47 | 11.69 |
| 30 - 39 | 239 | 59.45 |
| 40 - 49 | 97 | 24.13 |
| 50 - 59 | 14 | 3.48 |
| 60 OR OVER | 5 | 1.24 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| 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 | 46 | 11.79 |
| 2 YR COLL/TECH | 68 | 17.44 |
| 4 YR COLLEGE | 238 | 61.03 |
| OTHER | 38 | 9.74 |
| Frequency Missing = 14 |
| Which best describes your level of education? |
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| prt13 | Frequency | Percent |
| ELEM. SCHOOL | 9 | 2.25 |
| SOME HIGH SCHOOL | 64 | 16.00 |
| HIGH SCHOOL GRAD | 130 | 32.50 |
| SOME COLLEGE | 108 | 27.00 |
| COLLEGE GRADUATE | 61 | 15.25 |
| GRADUATE SCHOOL | 28 | 7.00 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Which category best describes the total annual income of your household? |
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| prt14 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER $ 10,000 | 45 | 11.87 |
| 10,000 - 19,999 | 62 | 16.36 |
| 20,000 - 29,999 | 46 | 12.14 |
| 30,000 - 39,999 | 65 | 17.15 |
| 40,000 - 49,999 | 43 | 11.35 |
| 50,000 - 59,999 | 32 | 8.44 |
| 60,000 - 69,999 | 23 | 6.07 |
| OVER $70,000 | 63 | 16.62 |
| Frequency Missing = 25 |
| Which of the following best describes your child's grades so far in school? |
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| prt15 | Frequency | Percent |
| MOSTLY A | 188 | 47.47 |
| HALF A & B | 119 | 30.05 |
| MOSTLY B | 25 | 6.31 |
| HALF B & C | 40 | 10.10 |
| MOSTLY C | 7 | 1.77 |
| HALF C & D | 12 | 3.03 |
| MOSTLY D | 3 | 0.76 |
| BELOW D | 1 | 0.25 |
| GRADE NOT GIVEN | 1 | 0.25 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| 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 | 181 | 48.27 |
| GOTTEN WORSE | 33 | 8.80 |
| STAYED THE SAME | 161 | 42.93 |
| Frequency Missing = 29 |
| How much time does your child spend on homework each day? |
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| prt17 | Frequency | Percent |
| DOESNT HAVE ANY | 25 | 6.33 |
| DOESNT DO IT | 3 | 0.76 |
| 1/2 HR OR LESS | 184 | 46.58 |
| 1 HR | 144 | 36.46 |
| 2 HRS | 29 | 7.34 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 10 | 2.53 |
| Frequency Missing = 9 |
| Talked to your child's teacher. | ||
| PRT18a | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 8 | 2.03 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 144 | 36.55 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 154 | 39.09 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 48 | 12.18 |
| 11+ TIMES | 40 | 10.15 |
| Frequency Missing = 10 |
| Gone to an open house at school. | ||
| PRT18b | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 52 | 13.13 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 263 | 66.41 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 74 | 18.69 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 3 | 0.76 |
| 11+ TIMES | 4 | 1.01 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| Attended parent/teacher meetings. | ||
| PRT18c | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 28 | 7.09 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 286 | 72.41 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 71 | 17.97 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 4 | 1.01 |
| 11+ TIMES | 6 | 1.52 |
| Frequency Missing = 9 |
| Visited the school on your own. | ||
| PRT18d | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 113 | 28.68 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 154 | 39.09 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 68 | 17.26 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 25 | 6.35 |
| 11+ TIMES | 34 | 8.63 |
| Frequency Missing = 10 |
| Helped with after-school activities. | ||
| PRT18e | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 247 | 62.53 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 88 | 22.28 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 29 | 7.34 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 11 | 2.78 |
| 11+ TIMES | 20 | 5.06 |
| Frequency Missing = 9 |
| Helped with classroom learning. | ||
| PRT18f | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 318 | 80.92 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 52 | 13.23 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 12 | 3.05 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 3 | 0.76 |
| 11+ TIMES | 8 | 2.04 |
| Frequency Missing = 11 |
| 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 | 117 | 29.40 |
| B | 177 | 44.47 |
| C | 65 | 16.33 |
| D | 17 | 4.27 |
| F | 3 | 0.75 |
| DONT KNOW | 19 | 4.77 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| 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 | 10 | 2.51 |
| B | 106 | 26.57 |
| C | 166 | 41.60 |
| D | 28 | 7.02 |
| F | 2 | 0.50 |
| DONT KNOW | 87 | 21.80 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| I know the first name of 5 or more of my child's closest friends. |
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| prt21a | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 30 | 7.56 |
| YES | 367 | 92.44 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| I know the parents of 5 or more of my child's closest friends. |
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| prt21b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 147 | 37.12 |
| YES | 249 | 62.88 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| I enforce family rules about how many hours our child can watch TV. |
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| prt21c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 131 | 33.08 |
| YES | 265 | 66.92 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| I have expectations for our child to maintain a certain grade average. |
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| prt21d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 22 | 5.54 |
| YES | 375 | 94.46 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| I enforce family rules for our child about doing homework. |
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| prt21e | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 12 | 3.02 |
| YES | 386 | 96.98 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| My child has a computer at home to use for school work. |
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| prt21f | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 125 | 31.41 |
| YES | 273 | 68.59 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| My child has access to the internet at home. |
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| prt21g | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 152 | 38.19 |
| YES | 246 | 61.81 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| Talk to your child about his/her experiences in school. |
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| prt22a | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 1 | 0.25 |
| RARELY | 7 | 1.75 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 56 | 14.04 |
| REGULARLY | 335 | 83.96 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| Talk to your child about his/her plans for high school classes |
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| prt22b | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 80 | 20.05 |
| RARELY | 81 | 20.30 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 154 | 38.60 |
| REGULARLY | 84 | 21.05 |
| 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 | 36 | 9.05 |
| RARELY | 56 | 14.07 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 177 | 44.47 |
| REGULARLY | 129 | 32.41 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| Data Collected in Spring, 2003 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Parent Frequency Distribution Report |
| CENTRAL ELEM., DEXTER R-XI 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. | 103 | 25.8 | 204 | 51.1 | 64 | 16.0 | 19 | 4.8 | 9 | 2.3 | 5 |
| 24 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. | 126 | 31.7 | 211 | 53.1 | 35 | 8.8 | 19 | 4.8 | 6 | 1.5 | 7 |
| 25 - There are good learning materials at my child's school. | 120 | 30.4 | 231 | 58.5 | 37 | 9.4 | 4 | 1.0 | 3 | 0.8 | 9 |
| 26 - My child likes attending this school. | 151 | 38.3 | 192 | 48.7 | 35 | 8.9 | 11 | 2.8 | 5 | 1.3 | 10 |
| 27 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. | 187 | 47.2 | 173 | 43.7 | 25 | 6.3 | 8 | 2.0 | 3 | 0.8 | 8 |
| 28 - My child's school is a good place to learn. | 152 | 38.4 | 198 | 50.0 | 33 | 8.3 | 8 | 2.0 | 5 | 1.3 | 8 |
| 29 - My child uses computers effectively at school. | 123 | 30.8 | 228 | 57.1 | 38 | 9.5 | 7 | 1.8 | 3 | 0.8 | 5 |
| 30 - I know how well my child is doing in class. | 169 | 42.7 | 205 | 51.8 | 18 | 4.5 | 3 | 0.8 | 1 | 0.3 | 8 |
| 31 - I feel my child is safe at school. | 160 | 40.4 | 195 | 49.2 | 32 | 8.1 | 1 | 0.3 | 8 | 2.0 | 8 |
| 32 - I am welcome to discuss my child's educational needs with the school. | 159 | 39.9 | 196 | 49.2 | 32 | 8.0 | 7 | 1.8 | 4 | 1.0 | 6 |
| 33 - My child's school building is in good condition. | 210 | 52.9 | 166 | 41.8 | 15 | 3.8 | 5 | 1.3 | 1 | 0.3 | 7 |
| 34 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. | 113 | 28.4 | 171 | 43.0 | 81 | 20.4 | 24 | 6.0 | 9 | 2.3 | 6 |
| 35 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. | 92 | 23.2 | 193 | 48.6 | 74 | 18.6 | 22 | 5.5 | 16 | 4.0 | 7 |
| 36 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. | 28 | 7.1 | 22 | 5.6 | 48 | 12.1 | 146 | 36.9 | 152 | 38.4 | 8 |
| 37 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 55 | 13.9 | 182 | 46.1 | 115 | 29.1 | 25 | 6.3 | 18 | 4.6 | 9 |
| 38 - The school encourages parents to be involved. | 120 | 30.2 | 222 | 55.8 | 41 | 10.3 | 10 | 2.5 | 5 | 1.3 | 6 |
| 39 - The school board listens to parents concerns. | 47 | 11.8 | 121 | 30.5 | 180 | 45.3 | 31 | 7.8 | 18 | 4.5 | 7 |
| 40 - It is important for students to have access to computers at school. | 213 | 53.8 | 159 | 40.2 | 24 | 6.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 8 |
| 41 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. | 86 | 21.7 | 202 | 50.9 | 91 | 22.9 | 10 | 2.5 | 8 | 2.0 | 7 |
| 42 - The school encourages my child to do well on MAP tests. | 158 | 39.8 | 210 | 52.9 | 22 | 5.5 | 4 | 1.0 | 3 | 0.8 | 7 |
| 43 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 58 | 15.0 | 137 | 35.5 | 174 | 45.1 | 13 | 3.4 | 4 | 1.0 | 18 |
| 44 - My child's teacher makes learning interesting. | 129 | 32.6 | 168 | 42.4 | 76 | 19.2 | 15 | 3.8 | 8 | 2.0 | 8 |
| 45 - Teachers in my child's school really care about my child. | 124 | 31.6 | 157 | 39.9 | 71 | 18.1 | 24 | 6.1 | 17 | 4.3 | 11 |
| 46 - If a student in my child's school has a problem, teachers will listen and help. | 96 | 24.1 | 178 | 44.7 | 97 | 24.4 | 16 | 4.0 | 11 | 2.8 | 6 |
| 47 - Teachers treat my child with respect. | 111 | 28.0 | 192 | 48.4 | 65 | 16.4 | 21 | 5.3 | 8 | 2.0 | 7 |
| 48 - My child knows what he/she are supposed to be learning. | 117 | 29.5 | 250 | 63.1 | 25 | 6.3 | 3 | 0.8 | 1 | 0.3 | 8 |
| 49 - My child's teacher expects very good work from my child. | 129 | 32.5 | 230 | 57.9 | 32 | 8.1 | 4 | 1.0 | 2 | 0.5 | 7 |
| 50 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career goals. | 61 | 15.4 | 138 | 34.8 | 165 | 41.7 | 20 | 5.1 | 12 | 3.0 | 8 |
| 51 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. | 76 | 19.2 | 176 | 44.4 | 129 | 32.6 | 10 | 2.5 | 5 | 1.3 | 8 |
| 52 - The school has a written plan for improving student achievement | 61 | 15.4 | 155 | 39.2 | 170 | 43.0 | 6 | 1.5 | 3 | 0.8 | 9 |
| 53 - What is taught at school meets the needs of my child. | 89 | 22.4 | 234 | 58.8 | 53 | 13.3 | 14 | 3.5 | 8 | 2.0 | 6 |
| 54 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. | 82 | 20.8 | 210 | 53.3 | 74 | 18.8 | 17 | 4.3 | 11 | 2.8 | 10 |
| 55 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. | 113 | 28.5 | 204 | 51.5 | 70 | 17.7 | 4 | 1.0 | 5 | 1.3 | 8 |
| 56 - I receive information about the educational programs available to my child at school. | 94 | 23.7 | 190 | 48.0 | 73 | 18.4 | 25 | 6.3 | 14 | 3.5 | 8 |
| 57 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. | 100 | 25.0 | 239 | 59.8 | 46 | 11.5 | 11 | 2.8 | 4 | 1.0 | 4 |
| 58 - The school board has high expectations for student learning. | 88 | 21.9 | 195 | 48.6 | 103 | 25.7 | 10 | 2.5 | 5 | 1.2 | 3 |
| 59 - My child has fun learning. | 105 | 26.3 | 213 | 53.4 | 58 | 14.5 | 13 | 3.3 | 10 | 2.5 | 5 |
| 60 - The community is proud of this school. | 145 | 36.4 | 190 | 47.7 | 54 | 13.6 | 5 | 1.3 | 4 | 1.0 | 6 |
| 61 - I receive regular communications from school about how well my child is doing in school. | 114 | 28.7 | 198 | 49.9 | 58 | 14.6 | 20 | 5.0 | 7 | 1.8 | 7 |
| 62 - I believe my child can do well in school. | 242 | 60.3 | 152 | 37.9 | 4 | 1.0 | 1 | 0.2 | 2 | 0.5 | 3 |
| 63 - Other children are friendly to my child. | 131 | 32.8 | 185 | 46.4 | 53 | 13.3 | 23 | 5.8 | 7 | 1.8 | 5 |
| 64 - My child's teachers are good teachers. | 163 | 40.8 | 178 | 44.5 | 41 | 10.3 | 12 | 3.0 | 6 | 1.5 | 4 |
| 65 - There is a feeling of belonging at my child's school. | 119 | 29.8 | 174 | 43.6 | 76 | 19.0 | 18 | 4.5 | 12 | 3.0 | 5 |
| 66 - My child's teachers think my child can learn. | 168 | 41.9 | 205 | 51.1 | 22 | 5.5 | 4 | 1.0 | 2 | 0.5 | 3 |
| 67 - My child is treated fairly at school. | 122 | 30.5 | 199 | 49.8 | 50 | 12.5 | 21 | 5.3 | 8 | 2.0 | 4 |
| 68 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 93 | 23.3 | 169 | 42.3 | 108 | 27.0 | 19 | 4.8 | 11 | 2.8 | 4 |
| Data Collected in Spring, 2003 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |