MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Parent Frequency Distribution Report
GALENA HIGH, GALENA R-II School District

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
7TH 23 18.11
8TH 31 24.41
9TH 27 21.26
10TH 28 22.05
11TH 14 11.02
12TH 4 3.15

Frequency Missing = 4

 

My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 60 50.00
Girl 60 50.00

Frequency Missing = 11

 

What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 95 74.80
FATHER 21 16.54
STEPMOTHER 3 2.36
STEPFATHER 4 3.15
GRANDMOTHER 2 1.57
OTHER RELATIVE 1 0.79
UNRELATED 1 0.79

Frequency Missing = 4

 

How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 8 6.15
1 50 38.46
2 68 52.31
3 OR MORE 4 3.08

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 41 31.30
5 - 10 YRS 26 19.85
11 - 15 YRS 19 14.50
OVER 15 YRS 45 34.35
 
How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 22 17.19
2 HRS 54 42.19
3 HRS 25 19.53
4 HRS 18 14.06
5 HRS 5 3.91
6 + HRS 4 3.13

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 24 18.46
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 71 54.62
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 31 23.85
OTHER 4 3.08

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 128 99.22
AMERICAN INDIAN 1 0.78

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
NONE 3 2.29
1 29 22.14
2 53 40.46
3 31 23.66
4 7 5.34
5 3 2.29
6 3 2.29
7 OR MORE 2 1.53
 
Vocational Education
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 123 93.89
YES 8 6.11
 
Gifted/Talented Program
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 126 96.18
YES 5 3.82
 
Title I Services
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 120 91.60
YES 11 8.40
 
Special Education
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 116 88.55
YES 15 11.45
 
Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
UNDER 30 1 0.77
30 - 39 70 53.85
40 - 49 46 35.38
50 - 59 9 6.92
60 OR OVER 4 3.08

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 25 20.16
2 YR COLL/TECH 13 10.48
4 YR COLLEGE 74 59.68
OTHER 12 9.68

Frequency Missing = 7

 

Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
ELEM. SCHOOL 1 0.78
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 20 15.63
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 63 49.22
SOME COLLEGE 26 20.31
COLLEGE GRADUATE 11 8.59
GRADUATE SCHOOL 7 5.47

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 9 7.69
10,000 - 19,999 14 11.97
20,000 - 29,999 24 20.51
30,000 - 39,999 25 21.37
40,000 - 49,999 16 13.68
50,000 - 59,999 10 8.55
60,000 - 69,999 11 9.40
OVER $70,000 8 6.84

Frequency Missing = 14

 

Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 41 32.28
HALF A & B 28 22.05
MOSTLY B 14 11.02
HALF B & C 25 19.69
MOSTLY C 5 3.94
HALF C & D 11 8.66
MOSTLY D 1 0.79
BELOW D 2 1.57

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?
prt16 Frequency Percent
IMPROVED 39 31.20
GOTTEN WORSE 17 13.60
STAYED THE SAME 69 55.20

Frequency Missing = 6

 

How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 17 13.39
DOESNT DO IT 3 2.36
1/2 HR OR LESS 47 37.01
1 HR 44 34.65
2 HRS 13 10.24
MORE THAN 2 HRS 3 2.36

Frequency Missing = 4

 

Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT18a Frequency Percent
NEVER 30 23.62
ONCE/TWICE 55 43.31
3-5 TIMES 22 17.32
5-10 TIMES 4 3.15
11+ TIMES 16 12.60

Frequency Missing = 4

 

Gone to an open house at school.
PRT18b Frequency Percent
NEVER 57 45.24
ONCE/TWICE 61 48.41
3-5 TIMES 6 4.76
5-10 TIMES 1 0.79
11+ TIMES 1 0.79

Frequency Missing = 5

 

Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT18c Frequency Percent
NEVER 66 51.97
ONCE/TWICE 47 37.01
3-5 TIMES 6 4.72
5-10 TIMES 4 3.15
11+ TIMES 4 3.15

Frequency Missing = 4

 

Visited the school on your own.
PRT18d Frequency Percent
NEVER 32 25.60
ONCE/TWICE 41 32.80
3-5 TIMES 19 15.20
5-10 TIMES 16 12.80
11+ TIMES 17 13.60

Frequency Missing = 6

 

Helped with after-school activities.
PRT18e Frequency Percent
NEVER 60 46.88
ONCE/TWICE 31 24.22
3-5 TIMES 16 12.50
5-10 TIMES 10 7.81
11+ TIMES 11 8.59

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Helped with classroom learning.
PRT18f Frequency Percent
NEVER 110 85.94
ONCE/TWICE 12 9.38
3-5 TIMES 3 2.34
5-10 TIMES 2 1.56
11+ TIMES 1 0.78

Frequency Missing = 3

 

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 7 5.38
B 43 33.08
C 44 33.85
D 23 17.69
F 8 6.15
DONT KNOW 5 3.85

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 3 2.31
B 24 18.46
C 62 47.69
D 18 13.85
F 5 3.85
DONT KNOW 18 13.85

Frequency Missing = 1

 

I know the first name
of 5 or more of my child's
closest friends.
prt21a Frequency Percent
NO 9 7.03
YES 119 92.97

Frequency Missing = 3

 

I know the parents of
5 or more of my child's
closest friends.
prt21b Frequency Percent
NO 40 31.25
YES 88 68.75

Frequency Missing = 3

 

I enforce family rules
about how many hours our
child can watch TV.
prt21c Frequency Percent
NO 51 40.48
YES 75 59.52

Frequency Missing = 5

 

I have expectations for
our child to maintain
a certain grade average.
prt21d Frequency Percent
NO 11 8.59
YES 117 91.41

Frequency Missing = 3

 

I enforce family rules
for our child about doing
homework.
prt21e Frequency Percent
NO 12 9.38
YES 116 90.63

Frequency Missing = 3

 

My child has a computer
at home to use for school
work.
prt21f Frequency Percent
NO 29 22.48
YES 100 77.52

Frequency Missing = 2

 

My child has access to
the internet at home.
prt21g Frequency Percent
NO 43 33.59
YES 85 66.41

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Talk to your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt22a Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 4 3.13
RARELY 6 4.69
OCCASIONALLY 23 17.97
REGULARLY 95 74.22

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Talk to your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt22b Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 5 3.91
RARELY 8 6.25
OCCASIONALLY 57 44.53
REGULARLY 58 45.31

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Talk to your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt22c Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 1 0.78
RARELY 8 6.20
OCCASIONALLY 42 32.56
REGULARLY 78 60.47

Frequency Missing = 2

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

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Parent Frequency Distribution Report
GALENA HIGH, GALENA R-II 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. 6 4.6 62 47.3 37 28.2 18 13.7 8 6.1 0
24 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 13 10.0 71 54.6 32 24.6 8 6.2 6 4.6 1
25 - There are good learning materials at my child's school. 8 6.4 63 50.4 40 32.0 9 7.2 5 4.0 6
26 - My child likes attending this school. 30 23.8 57 45.2 22 17.5 5 4.0 12 9.5 5
27 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 37 28.9 61 47.7 23 18.0 4 3.1 3 2.3 3
28 - My child's school is a good place to learn. 11 8.7 59 46.5 43 33.9 8 6.3 6 4.7 4
29 - My child uses computers effectively at school. 19 15.1 69 54.8 26 20.6 4 3.2 8 6.3 5
30 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 25 19.8 68 54.0 20 15.9 10 7.9 3 2.4 5
31 - I feel my child is safe at school. 26 20.5 69 54.3 21 16.5 8 6.3 3 2.4 4
32 - I am welcome to discuss my child's educational needs with the school. 28 21.9 72 56.3 17 13.3 7 5.5 4 3.1 3
33 - My child's school building is in good condition. 24 18.8 69 53.9 27 21.1 6 4.7 2 1.6 3
34 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 7 5.5 39 30.5 38 29.7 33 25.8 11 8.6 3
35 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 9 7.0 50 39.1 36 28.1 19 14.8 14 10.9 3
36 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 16 12.9 19 15.3 33 26.6 31 25.0 25 20.2 7
37 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 6 4.7 59 45.7 42 32.6 14 10.9 8 6.2 2
38 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 17 13.2 54 41.9 37 28.7 14 10.9 7 5.4 2
39 - The school board listens to parents concerns. 3 2.4 29 22.8 56 44.1 25 19.7 14 11.0 4
40 - It is important for students to have access to computers at school. 66 52.4 42 33.3 16 12.7 1 0.8 1 0.8 5
41 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 13 10.4 53 42.4 44 35.2 9 7.2 6 4.8 6
42 - The school encourages my child to do well on MAP tests. 26 20.6 65 51.6 31 24.6 4 3.2 0 0.0 5
43 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 20 16.7 52 43.3 42 35.0 5 4.2 1 0.8 11
44 - My child's teacher makes learning interesting. 7 5.6 41 32.8 56 44.8 15 12.0 6 4.8 6
45 - Teachers in my child's school really care about my child. 9 7.1 55 43.7 41 32.5 15 11.9 6 4.8 5
46 - If a student in my child's school has a problem, teachers will listen and help. 10 7.9 51 40.5 50 39.7 11 8.7 4 3.2 5
47 - Teachers treat my child with respect. 10 7.9 68 53.5 36 28.3 11 8.7 2 1.6 4
48 - My child knows what he/she are supposed to be learning. 17 13.3 82 64.1 23 18.0 6 4.7 0 0.0 3
49 - My child's teacher expects very good work from my child. 20 16.0 70 56.0 31 24.8 4 3.2 0 0.0 6
50 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career goals. 8 6.4 43 34.4 49 39.2 14 11.2 11 8.8 6
51 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 19 15.6 60 49.2 31 25.4 6 4.9 6 4.9 9
52 - The school has a written plan for improving student achievement 6 4.9 34 27.9 64 52.5 13 10.7 5 4.1 9
53 - What is taught at school meets the needs of my child. 10 8.1 40 32.3 51 41.1 15 12.1 8 6.5 7
54 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 6 4.7 36 28.3 42 33.1 31 24.4 12 9.4 4
55 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 20 15.7 56 44.1 33 26.0 12 9.4 6 4.7 4
56 - I receive information about the educational programs available to my child at school. 7 5.6 39 31.0 26 20.6 33 26.2 21 16.7 5
57 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 6 4.8 56 44.8 38 30.4 18 14.4 7 5.6 6
58 - The school board has high expectations for student learning. 2 1.6 49 39.5 46 37.1 19 15.3 8 6.5 7
59 - My child has fun learning. 11 8.9 51 41.1 42 33.9 16 12.9 4 3.2 7
60 - The community is proud of this school. 9 7.3 46 37.1 48 38.7 15 12.1 6 4.8 7
61 - I receive regular communications from school about how well my child is doing in school. 11 8.7 43 34.1 31 24.6 30 23.8 11 8.7 5
62 - I believe my child can do well in school. 59 46.5 56 44.1 9 7.1 1 0.8 2 1.6 4
63 - Other children are friendly to my child. 30 23.8 70 55.6 18 14.3 5 4.0 3 2.4 5
64 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 13 10.6 60 48.8 43 35.0 5 4.1 2 1.6 8
65 - There is a feeling of belonging at my child's school. 13 10.4 53 42.4 43 34.4 8 6.4 8 6.4 6
66 - My child's teachers think my child can learn. 23 18.3 78 61.9 21 16.7 3 2.4 1 0.8 5
67 - My child is treated fairly at school. 15 11.8 63 49.6 29 22.8 16 12.6 4 3.1 4
68 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 9 7.3 36 29.3 51 41.5 15 12.2 12 9.8 8

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