MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Parent Frequency Distribution Report
GALENA-ABESVILLE ELEM., GALENA R-II School District

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
K-1 74 27.61
2ND 40 14.93
3RD 31 11.57
4TH 43 16.04
5TH 41 15.30
6TH 39 14.55

Frequency Missing = 2

 

My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 142 54.83
Girl 117 45.17

Frequency Missing = 11

 

What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 230 86.14
FATHER 24 8.99
STEPMOTHER 2 0.75
STEPFATHER 1 0.37
GRANDMOTHER 5 1.87
GRANDFATHER 1 0.37
OTHER RELATIVE 4 1.50

Frequency Missing = 3

 

How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 16 6.02
1 107 40.23
2 141 53.01
3 OR MORE 2 0.75

Frequency Missing = 4

 

How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 85 31.60
5 - 10 YRS 71 26.39
11 - 15 YRS 32 11.90
OVER 15 YRS 81 30.11

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 62 23.22
2 HRS 118 44.19
3 HRS 56 20.97
4 HRS 25 9.36
5 HRS 5 1.87
6 + HRS 1 0.37

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 35 12.96
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 160 59.26
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 66 24.44
OTHER 9 3.33
 
Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 262 97.40
AMERICAN INDIAN 3 1.12
HISPANIC 1 0.37
MULTI-RACIAL 3 1.12

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
NONE 2 0.74
1 50 18.59
2 102 37.92
3 61 22.68
4 40 14.87
5 4 1.49
6 8 2.97
7 OR MORE 2 0.74

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Vocational Education
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 257 95.19
YES 13 4.81
 
Gifted/Talented Program
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 254 94.07
YES 16 5.93
 
Title I Services
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 226 83.70
YES 44 16.30
 
Special Education
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 236 87.41
YES 34 12.59
 
Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
UNDER 30 55 20.45
30 - 39 152 56.51
40 - 49 49 18.22
50 - 59 11 4.09
60 OR OVER 2 0.74

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 37 15.16
2 YR COLL/TECH 44 18.03
4 YR COLLEGE 145 59.43
OTHER 18 7.38

Frequency Missing = 26

 

Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
ELEM. SCHOOL 7 2.64
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 47 17.74
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 115 43.40
SOME COLLEGE 56 21.13
COLLEGE GRADUATE 29 10.94
GRADUATE SCHOOL 11 4.15

Frequency Missing = 5

 

Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 28 10.98
10,000 - 19,999 39 15.29
20,000 - 29,999 48 18.82
30,000 - 39,999 57 22.35
40,000 - 49,999 42 16.47
50,000 - 59,999 26 10.20
60,000 - 69,999 4 1.57
OVER $70,000 11 4.31

Frequency Missing = 15

 

Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 73 27.55
HALF A & B 62 23.40
MOSTLY B 12 4.53
HALF B & C 43 16.23
MOSTLY C 10 3.77
HALF C & D 16 6.04
MOSTLY D 8 3.02
BELOW D 1 0.38
GRADE NOT GIVEN 40 15.09

Frequency Missing = 5

 

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 123 48.43
GOTTEN WORSE 20 7.87
STAYED THE SAME 111 43.70

Frequency Missing = 16

 

How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 24 8.99
DOESNT DO IT 4 1.50
1/2 HR OR LESS 141 52.81
1 HR 84 31.46
2 HRS 10 3.75
MORE THAN 2 HRS 4 1.50

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT18a Frequency Percent
NEVER 8 3.00
ONCE/TWICE 82 30.71
3-5 TIMES 79 29.59
5-10 TIMES 42 15.73
11+ TIMES 56 20.97

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Gone to an open house at school.
PRT18b Frequency Percent
NEVER 40 15.15
ONCE/TWICE 175 66.29
3-5 TIMES 44 16.67
5-10 TIMES 2 0.76
11+ TIMES 3 1.14

Frequency Missing = 6

 

Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT18c Frequency Percent
NEVER 47 17.80
ONCE/TWICE 153 57.95
3-5 TIMES 50 18.94
5-10 TIMES 11 4.17
11+ TIMES 3 1.14

Frequency Missing = 6

 

Visited the school on your own.
PRT18d Frequency Percent
NEVER 41 15.53
ONCE/TWICE 79 29.92
3-5 TIMES 53 20.08
5-10 TIMES 26 9.85
11+ TIMES 65 24.62

Frequency Missing = 6

 

Helped with after-school activities.
PRT18e Frequency Percent
NEVER 139 52.06
ONCE/TWICE 67 25.09
3-5 TIMES 27 10.11
5-10 TIMES 18 6.74
11+ TIMES 16 5.99

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Helped with classroom learning.
PRT18f Frequency Percent
NEVER 209 78.28
ONCE/TWICE 33 12.36
3-5 TIMES 11 4.12
5-10 TIMES 1 0.37
11+ TIMES 13 4.87

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 35 13.36
B 106 40.46
C 79 30.15
D 19 7.25
F 4 1.53
DONT KNOW 19 7.25

Frequency Missing = 8

 

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 4 1.49
B 46 17.16
C 98 36.57
D 42 15.67
F 4 1.49
DONT KNOW 74 27.61

Frequency Missing = 2

 

I know the first name
of 5 or more of my child's
closest friends.
prt21a Frequency Percent
NO 24 8.99
YES 243 91.01

Frequency Missing = 3

 

I know the parents of
5 or more of my child's
closest friends.
prt21b Frequency Percent
NO 90 33.71
YES 177 66.29

Frequency Missing = 3

 

I enforce family rules
about how many hours our
child can watch TV.
prt21c Frequency Percent
NO 73 27.65
YES 191 72.35

Frequency Missing = 6

 

I have expectations for
our child to maintain
a certain grade average.
prt21d Frequency Percent
NO 21 7.92
YES 244 92.08

Frequency Missing = 5

 

I enforce family rules
for our child about doing
homework.
prt21e Frequency Percent
NO 13 4.91
YES 252 95.09

Frequency Missing = 5

 

My child has a computer
at home to use for school
work.
prt21f Frequency Percent
NO 99 37.08
YES 168 62.92

Frequency Missing = 3

 

My child has access to
the internet at home.
prt21g Frequency Percent
NO 148 55.22
YES 120 44.78

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Talk to your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt22a Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 1 0.38
RARELY 6 2.26
OCCASIONALLY 28 10.53
REGULARLY 231 86.84

Frequency Missing = 4

 

Talk to your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt22b Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 65 24.34
RARELY 65 24.34
OCCASIONALLY 82 30.71
REGULARLY 55 20.60

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Talk to your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt22c Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 39 14.55
RARELY 50 18.66
OCCASIONALLY 103 38.43
REGULARLY 76 28.36

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-ABESVILLE ELEM., 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. 33 12.3 128 47.8 71 26.5 24 9.0 12 4.5 2
24 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 51 19.0 154 57.5 41 15.3 17 6.3 5 1.9 2
25 - There are good learning materials at my child's school. 51 19.3 148 56.1 49 18.6 14 5.3 2 0.8 6
26 - My child likes attending this school. 94 35.1 120 44.8 31 11.6 14 5.2 9 3.4 2
27 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 108 40.6 117 44.0 18 6.8 17 6.4 6 2.3 4
28 - My child's school is a good place to learn. 74 27.8 125 47.0 50 18.8 12 4.5 5 1.9 4
29 - My child uses computers effectively at school. 62 23.4 149 56.2 38 14.3 12 4.5 4 1.5 5
30 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 101 38.0 140 52.6 15 5.6 7 2.6 3 1.1 4
31 - I feel my child is safe at school. 97 36.5 124 46.6 34 12.8 6 2.3 5 1.9 4
32 - I am welcome to discuss my child's educational needs with the school. 91 34.2 135 50.8 21 7.9 12 4.5 7 2.6 4
33 - My child's school building is in good condition. 52 19.5 139 52.3 46 17.3 24 9.0 5 1.9 4
34 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 12 4.5 63 23.8 110 41.5 59 22.3 21 7.9 5
35 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 48 18.1 118 44.5 68 25.7 17 6.4 14 5.3 5
36 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 29 11.0 32 12.2 57 21.7 71 27.0 74 28.1 7
37 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 35 13.2 117 44.2 81 30.6 19 7.2 13 4.9 5
38 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 80 30.2 129 48.7 41 15.5 9 3.4 6 2.3 5
39 - The school board listens to parents concerns. 19 7.1 77 28.9 118 44.4 29 10.9 23 8.6 4
40 - It is important for students to have access to computers at school. 128 48.1 113 42.5 21 7.9 1 0.4 3 1.1 4
41 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 59 22.3 128 48.3 65 24.5 10 3.8 3 1.1 5
42 - The school encourages my child to do well on MAP tests. 87 32.7 128 48.1 46 17.3 3 1.1 2 0.8 4
43 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 38 14.6 95 36.5 110 42.3 13 5.0 4 1.5 10
44 - My child's teacher makes learning interesting. 80 30.3 115 43.6 47 17.8 16 6.1 6 2.3 6
45 - Teachers in my child's school really care about my child. 76 28.9 110 41.8 46 17.5 25 9.5 6 2.3 7
46 - If a student in my child's school has a problem, teachers will listen and help. 68 25.9 116 44.1 58 22.1 17 6.5 4 1.5 7
47 - Teachers treat my child with respect. 71 26.6 125 46.8 56 21.0 10 3.7 5 1.9 3
48 - My child knows what he/she are supposed to be learning. 79 29.6 153 57.3 25 9.4 7 2.6 3 1.1 3
49 - My child's teacher expects very good work from my child. 75 28.2 155 58.3 31 11.7 4 1.5 1 0.4 4
50 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career goals. 28 10.7 80 30.5 119 45.4 27 10.3 8 3.1 8
51 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 60 22.9 128 48.9 60 22.9 10 3.8 4 1.5 8
52 - The school has a written plan for improving student achievement 35 13.7 75 29.4 120 47.1 21 8.2 4 1.6 15
53 - What is taught at school meets the needs of my child. 43 16.2 139 52.3 58 21.8 19 7.1 7 2.6 4
54 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 55 20.7 112 42.1 61 22.9 29 10.9 9 3.4 4
55 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 71 27.0 126 47.9 47 17.9 13 4.9 6 2.3 7
56 - I receive information about the educational programs available to my child at school. 57 21.4 96 36.1 58 21.8 45 16.9 10 3.8 4
57 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 55 20.8 138 52.1 45 17.0 21 7.9 6 2.3 5
58 - The school board has high expectations for student learning. 23 8.7 104 39.4 96 36.4 32 12.1 9 3.4 6
59 - My child has fun learning. 54 20.6 132 50.4 55 21.0 16 6.1 5 1.9 8
60 - The community is proud of this school. 46 17.4 113 42.8 71 26.9 24 9.1 10 3.8 6
61 - I receive regular communications from school about how well my child is doing in school. 96 36.4 120 45.5 30 11.4 11 4.2 7 2.7 6
62 - I believe my child can do well in school. 145 54.5 112 42.1 7 2.6 0 0.0 2 0.8 4
63 - Other children are friendly to my child. 83 31.4 131 49.6 31 11.7 15 5.7 4 1.5 6
64 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 95 35.7 123 46.2 34 12.8 9 3.4 5 1.9 4
65 - There is a feeling of belonging at my child's school. 60 22.7 117 44.3 66 25.0 14 5.3 7 2.7 6
66 - My child's teachers think my child can learn. 84 31.8 148 56.1 24 9.1 3 1.1 5 1.9 6
67 - My child is treated fairly at school. 64 24.1 138 51.9 44 16.5 14 5.3 6 2.3 4
68 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 38 14.4 88 33.3 94 35.6 32 12.1 12 4.5 6

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