| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Parent Frequency Distribution Report |
| BRANSON HIGH, BRANSON R-IV School District |
| In what grade is your child? | ||
| PRt1 | Frequency | Percent |
| 9TH | 164 | 29.66 |
| 10TH | 174 | 31.46 |
| 11TH | 108 | 19.53 |
| 12TH | 107 | 19.35 |
| Frequency Missing = 12 |
| My child is a: girl, boy | ||
| prt2 | Frequency | Percent |
| Boy | 228 | 42.54 |
| Girl | 308 | 57.46 |
| Frequency Missing = 29 |
| What is your relationship to the child? |
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| prt3 | Frequency | Percent |
| MOTHER | 421 | 76.27 |
| FATHER | 96 | 17.39 |
| STEPMOTHER | 7 | 1.27 |
| STEPFATHER | 7 | 1.27 |
| GRANDMOTHER | 8 | 1.45 |
| OTHER RELATIVE | 9 | 1.63 |
| UNRELATED | 4 | 0.72 |
| Frequency Missing = 13 |
| How many adults in your household work outside the home for pay? |
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| prt4 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 22 | 3.99 |
| 1 | 174 | 31.52 |
| 2 | 326 | 59.06 |
| 3 OR MORE | 30 | 5.43 |
| Frequency Missing = 13 |
| How many years have you lived in this school district? |
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| prt5 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 5 YRS | 166 | 30.24 |
| 5 - 10 YRS | 164 | 29.87 |
| 11 - 15 YRS | 94 | 17.12 |
| OVER 15 YRS | 125 | 22.77 |
| Frequency Missing = 16 |
| How many hours of television does your child usually watch each day? |
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| prt6 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 HR OR LESS | 228 | 40.93 |
| 2 HRS | 173 | 31.06 |
| 3 HRS | 90 | 16.16 |
| 4 HRS | 43 | 7.72 |
| 5 HRS | 14 | 2.51 |
| 6 + HRS | 9 | 1.62 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| Which best describes your household? | ||
| prt7 | Frequency | Percent |
| SINGLE PARENT | 118 | 21.22 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-M/F | 346 | 62.23 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-STEP | 76 | 13.67 |
| OTHER | 16 | 2.88 |
| Frequency Missing = 9 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| prt8 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE (N-HISPC) | 496 | 89.69 |
| AFR. AMERICAN (N-HISPC) | 5 | 0.90 |
| ASIAN | 14 | 2.53 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 11 | 1.99 |
| HISPANIC | 23 | 4.16 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 4 | 0.72 |
| Frequency Missing = 12 |
| How many children in your household are under 18 years old? |
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| prt9 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 11 | 1.98 |
| 1 | 186 | 33.51 |
| 2 | 212 | 38.20 |
| 3 | 97 | 17.48 |
| 4 | 30 | 5.41 |
| 5 | 8 | 1.44 |
| 6 | 6 | 1.08 |
| 7 OR MORE | 5 | 0.90 |
| Frequency Missing = 10 |
| Vocational Education | ||
| prt10a | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 511 | 90.44 |
| YES | 54 | 9.56 |
| Gifted/Talented Program | ||
| prt10b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 512 | 90.62 |
| YES | 53 | 9.38 |
| Title I Services | ||
| prt10c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 547 | 96.81 |
| YES | 18 | 3.19 |
| Special Education | ||
| prt10d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 529 | 93.63 |
| YES | 36 | 6.37 |
| Which category best describes your age? |
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| prt11 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 30 | 7 | 1.26 |
| 30 - 39 | 150 | 26.93 |
| 40 - 49 | 306 | 54.94 |
| 50 - 59 | 79 | 14.18 |
| 60 OR OVER | 15 | 2.69 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| 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 | 43 | 7.71 |
| 2 YR COLL/TECH | 73 | 13.08 |
| 4 YR COLLEGE | 408 | 73.12 |
| OTHER | 34 | 6.09 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| Which best describes your level of education? |
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| prt13 | Frequency | Percent |
| ELEM. SCHOOL | 3 | 0.54 |
| SOME HIGH SCHOOL | 37 | 6.69 |
| HIGH SCHOOL GRAD | 147 | 26.58 |
| SOME COLLEGE | 156 | 28.21 |
| COLLEGE GRADUATE | 149 | 26.94 |
| GRADUATE SCHOOL | 61 | 11.03 |
| Frequency Missing = 12 |
| Which category best describes the total annual income of your household? |
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| prt14 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER $ 10,000 | 25 | 4.88 |
| 10,000 - 19,999 | 47 | 9.18 |
| 20,000 - 29,999 | 66 | 12.89 |
| 30,000 - 39,999 | 72 | 14.06 |
| 40,000 - 49,999 | 64 | 12.50 |
| 50,000 - 59,999 | 63 | 12.30 |
| 60,000 - 69,999 | 41 | 8.01 |
| OVER $70,000 | 134 | 26.17 |
| Frequency Missing = 53 |
| Which of the following best describes your child's grades so far in school? |
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| prt15 | Frequency | Percent |
| MOSTLY A | 212 | 37.99 |
| HALF A & B | 161 | 28.85 |
| MOSTLY B | 54 | 9.68 |
| HALF B & C | 69 | 12.37 |
| MOSTLY C | 33 | 5.91 |
| HALF C & D | 19 | 3.41 |
| MOSTLY D | 4 | 0.72 |
| BELOW D | 4 | 0.72 |
| GRADE NOT GIVEN | 2 | 0.36 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| 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 | 347 | 64.74 |
| GOTTEN WORSE | 29 | 5.41 |
| STAYED THE SAME | 160 | 29.85 |
| Frequency Missing = 29 |
| How much time does your child spend on homework each day? |
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| prt17 | Frequency | Percent |
| DOESNT HAVE ANY | 33 | 5.91 |
| DOESNT DO IT | 15 | 2.69 |
| 1/2 HR OR LESS | 122 | 21.86 |
| 1 HR | 240 | 43.01 |
| 2 HRS | 94 | 16.85 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 54 | 9.68 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| Talked to your child's teacher. | ||
| PRT18a | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 83 | 14.95 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 309 | 55.68 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 102 | 18.38 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 38 | 6.85 |
| 11+ TIMES | 23 | 4.14 |
| Frequency Missing = 10 |
| Gone to an open house at school. | ||
| PRT18b | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 105 | 19.06 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 367 | 66.61 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 54 | 9.80 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 18 | 3.27 |
| 11+ TIMES | 7 | 1.27 |
| Frequency Missing = 14 |
| Attended parent/teacher meetings. | ||
| PRT18c | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 108 | 19.64 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 328 | 59.64 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 79 | 14.36 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 18 | 3.27 |
| 11+ TIMES | 17 | 3.09 |
| Frequency Missing = 15 |
| Visited the school on your own. | ||
| PRT18d | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 161 | 29.22 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 221 | 40.11 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 88 | 15.97 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 37 | 6.72 |
| 11+ TIMES | 44 | 7.99 |
| Frequency Missing = 14 |
| Helped with after-school activities. | ||
| PRT18e | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 261 | 47.45 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 132 | 24.00 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 74 | 13.45 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 28 | 5.09 |
| 11+ TIMES | 55 | 10.00 |
| Frequency Missing = 15 |
| Helped with classroom learning. | ||
| PRT18f | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 463 | 84.34 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 55 | 10.02 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 10 | 1.82 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 5 | 0.91 |
| 11+ TIMES | 16 | 2.91 |
| Frequency Missing = 16 |
| 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 | 144 | 26.13 |
| B | 255 | 46.28 |
| C | 103 | 18.69 |
| D | 18 | 3.27 |
| F | 4 | 0.73 |
| DONT KNOW | 27 | 4.90 |
| Frequency Missing = 14 |
| 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 | 14 | 2.52 |
| B | 78 | 14.03 |
| C | 290 | 52.16 |
| D | 84 | 15.11 |
| F | 15 | 2.70 |
| DONT KNOW | 75 | 13.49 |
| Frequency Missing = 9 |
| I know the first name of 5 or more of my child's closest friends. |
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| prt21a | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 52 | 9.39 |
| YES | 502 | 90.61 |
| Frequency Missing = 11 |
| I know the parents of 5 or more of my child's closest friends. |
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| prt21b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 194 | 34.95 |
| YES | 361 | 65.05 |
| Frequency Missing = 10 |
| I enforce family rules about how many hours our child can watch TV. |
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| prt21c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 249 | 44.86 |
| YES | 306 | 55.14 |
| Frequency Missing = 10 |
| I have expectations for our child to maintain a certain grade average. |
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| prt21d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 34 | 6.15 |
| YES | 519 | 93.85 |
| Frequency Missing = 12 |
| I enforce family rules for our child about doing homework. |
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| prt21e | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 90 | 16.25 |
| YES | 464 | 83.75 |
| Frequency Missing = 11 |
| My child has a computer at home to use for school work. |
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| prt21f | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 62 | 11.23 |
| YES | 490 | 88.77 |
| Frequency Missing = 13 |
| My child has access to the internet at home. |
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| prt21g | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 88 | 15.88 |
| YES | 466 | 84.12 |
| Frequency Missing = 11 |
| Talk to your child about his/her experiences in school. |
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| prt22a | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 6 | 1.08 |
| RARELY | 28 | 5.04 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 112 | 20.14 |
| REGULARLY | 410 | 73.74 |
| Frequency Missing = 9 |
| Talk to your child about his/her plans for high school classes |
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| prt22b | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 11 | 1.98 |
| RARELY | 41 | 7.39 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 177 | 31.89 |
| REGULARLY | 326 | 58.74 |
| Frequency Missing = 10 |
| Talk to your child about his/her plans for after high school. |
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| prt22c | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 9 | 1.62 |
| RARELY | 21 | 3.79 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 160 | 28.88 |
| REGULARLY | 364 | 65.70 |
| Frequency Missing = 11 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2005 |
| Tables Posted April 16, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Parent Frequency Distribution Report |
| BRANSON HIGH, BRANSON R-IV 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. | 77 | 13.8 | 293 | 52.6 | 134 | 24.1 | 39 | 7.0 | 14 | 2.5 | 8 |
| 24 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. | 121 | 21.7 | 329 | 59.0 | 77 | 13.8 | 23 | 4.1 | 8 | 1.4 | 7 |
| 25 - There are good learning materials at my child's school. | 130 | 23.4 | 318 | 57.2 | 95 | 17.1 | 9 | 1.6 | 4 | 0.7 | 9 |
| 26 - My child likes attending this school. | 146 | 26.1 | 277 | 49.6 | 96 | 17.2 | 26 | 4.7 | 14 | 2.5 | 6 |
| 27 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. | 152 | 27.5 | 289 | 52.4 | 81 | 14.7 | 25 | 4.5 | 5 | 0.9 | 13 |
| 28 - My child's school is a good place to learn. | 140 | 25.1 | 326 | 58.5 | 76 | 13.6 | 9 | 1.6 | 6 | 1.1 | 8 |
| 29 - My child uses computers effectively at school. | 138 | 25.0 | 291 | 52.8 | 102 | 18.5 | 14 | 2.5 | 6 | 1.1 | 14 |
| 30 - I know how well my child is doing in class. | 123 | 22.1 | 331 | 59.5 | 65 | 11.7 | 32 | 5.8 | 5 | 0.9 | 9 |
| 31 - I feel my child is safe at school. | 140 | 25.3 | 300 | 54.2 | 96 | 17.3 | 14 | 2.5 | 4 | 0.7 | 11 |
| 32 - I am welcome to discuss my child's educational needs with the school. | 133 | 24.0 | 328 | 59.1 | 72 | 13.0 | 18 | 3.2 | 4 | 0.7 | 10 |
| 33 - My child's school building is in good condition. | 340 | 61.5 | 184 | 33.3 | 23 | 4.2 | 4 | 0.7 | 2 | 0.4 | 12 |
| 34 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. | 281 | 50.8 | 208 | 37.6 | 57 | 10.3 | 5 | 0.9 | 2 | 0.4 | 12 |
| 35 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. | 94 | 17.0 | 230 | 41.5 | 152 | 27.4 | 52 | 9.4 | 26 | 4.7 | 11 |
| 36 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. | 32 | 5.8 | 63 | 11.5 | 84 | 15.3 | 177 | 32.3 | 192 | 35.0 | 17 |
| 37 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 66 | 11.9 | 289 | 52.3 | 151 | 27.3 | 32 | 5.8 | 15 | 2.7 | 12 |
| 38 - The school encourages parents to be involved. | 102 | 18.6 | 277 | 50.5 | 136 | 24.8 | 26 | 4.7 | 7 | 1.3 | 17 |
| 39 - The school board listens to parents concerns. | 53 | 9.7 | 198 | 36.2 | 227 | 41.5 | 53 | 9.7 | 16 | 2.9 | 18 |
| 40 - It is important for students to have access to computers at school. | 273 | 49.1 | 237 | 42.6 | 40 | 7.2 | 4 | 0.7 | 2 | 0.4 | 9 |
| 41 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. | 94 | 17.0 | 270 | 48.8 | 160 | 28.9 | 19 | 3.4 | 10 | 1.8 | 12 |
| 42 - The school encourages my child to do well on MAP tests. | 191 | 34.4 | 298 | 53.7 | 60 | 10.8 | 3 | 0.5 | 3 | 0.5 | 10 |
| 43 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 81 | 14.8 | 218 | 39.8 | 217 | 39.6 | 23 | 4.2 | 9 | 1.6 | 17 |
| 44 - My child's teacher makes learning interesting. | 52 | 9.5 | 229 | 41.7 | 228 | 41.5 | 25 | 4.6 | 15 | 2.7 | 16 |
| 45 - Teachers in my child's school really care about my child. | 65 | 11.7 | 265 | 47.7 | 166 | 29.9 | 43 | 7.7 | 17 | 3.1 | 9 |
| 46 - If a student in my child's school has a problem, teachers will listen and help. | 59 | 10.8 | 287 | 52.5 | 161 | 29.4 | 35 | 6.4 | 5 | 0.9 | 18 |
| 47 - Teachers treat my child with respect. | 88 | 15.9 | 309 | 55.7 | 128 | 23.1 | 21 | 3.8 | 9 | 1.6 | 10 |
| 48 - My child knows what he/she are supposed to be learning. | 102 | 18.4 | 366 | 65.9 | 72 | 13.0 | 10 | 1.8 | 5 | 0.9 | 10 |
| 49 - My child's teacher expects very good work from my child. | 124 | 22.3 | 343 | 61.8 | 74 | 13.3 | 12 | 2.2 | 2 | 0.4 | 10 |
| 50 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career goals. | 79 | 14.5 | 249 | 45.6 | 165 | 30.2 | 39 | 7.1 | 14 | 2.6 | 19 |
| 51 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. | 106 | 19.2 | 279 | 50.5 | 127 | 23.0 | 28 | 5.1 | 12 | 2.2 | 13 |
| 52 - The school has a written plan for improving student achievement | 73 | 13.3 | 210 | 38.2 | 234 | 42.5 | 26 | 4.7 | 7 | 1.3 | 15 |
| 53 - What is taught at school meets the needs of my child. | 86 | 15.6 | 306 | 55.6 | 115 | 20.9 | 32 | 5.8 | 11 | 2.0 | 15 |
| 54 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. | 53 | 9.7 | 215 | 39.2 | 198 | 36.1 | 65 | 11.8 | 18 | 3.3 | 16 |
| 55 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. | 128 | 23.2 | 248 | 45.0 | 132 | 24.0 | 33 | 6.0 | 10 | 1.8 | 14 |
| 56 - I receive information about the educational programs available to my child at school. | 69 | 12.5 | 274 | 49.7 | 129 | 23.4 | 59 | 10.7 | 20 | 3.6 | 14 |
| 57 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. | 74 | 13.3 | 311 | 56.0 | 133 | 24.0 | 30 | 5.4 | 7 | 1.3 | 10 |
| 58 - The school board has high expectations for student learning. | 108 | 19.6 | 280 | 50.9 | 140 | 25.5 | 14 | 2.5 | 8 | 1.5 | 15 |
| 59 - My child has fun learning. | 68 | 12.3 | 257 | 46.6 | 175 | 31.8 | 37 | 6.7 | 14 | 2.5 | 14 |
| 60 - The community is proud of this school. | 232 | 42.0 | 264 | 47.7 | 41 | 7.4 | 12 | 2.2 | 4 | 0.7 | 12 |
| 61 - I receive regular communications from school about how well my child is doing in school. | 82 | 14.9 | 272 | 49.4 | 116 | 21.1 | 57 | 10.3 | 24 | 4.4 | 14 |
| 62 - I believe my child can do well in school. | 299 | 53.6 | 225 | 40.3 | 29 | 5.2 | 2 | 0.4 | 3 | 0.5 | 7 |
| 63 - Other children are friendly to my child. | 154 | 28.0 | 283 | 51.5 | 81 | 14.7 | 18 | 3.3 | 14 | 2.5 | 15 |
| 64 - My child's teachers are good teachers. | 96 | 17.3 | 309 | 55.7 | 129 | 23.2 | 16 | 2.9 | 5 | 0.9 | 10 |
| 65 - There is a feeling of belonging at my child's school. | 86 | 15.6 | 270 | 49.1 | 142 | 25.8 | 31 | 5.6 | 21 | 3.8 | 15 |
| 66 - My child's teachers think my child can learn. | 144 | 26.1 | 318 | 57.7 | 77 | 14.0 | 8 | 1.5 | 4 | 0.7 | 14 |
| 67 - My child is treated fairly at school. | 111 | 20.1 | 304 | 55.1 | 106 | 19.2 | 18 | 3.3 | 13 | 2.4 | 13 |
| 68 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 112 | 20.1 | 264 | 47.5 | 140 | 25.2 | 26 | 4.7 | 14 | 2.5 | 9 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2005 |
| Tables Posted April 16, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |