MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Parent Frequency Distribution Report
MARK TWAIN ELEM., MARK TWAIN R-VIII School District

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
K-1 10 40.00
2ND 3 12.00
3RD 1 4.00
6TH 5 20.00
7TH 1 4.00
8TH 5 20.00

Frequency Missing = 1

 

My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 12 50.00
Girl 12 50.00

Frequency Missing = 2

 

What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 22 84.62
FATHER 2 7.69
GRANDMOTHER 2 7.69
 
How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 3 12.00
1 13 52.00
2 9 36.00

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 6 25.00
5 - 10 YRS 5 20.83
11 - 15 YRS 7 29.17
OVER 15 YRS 6 25.00

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 4 16.00
2 HRS 11 44.00
3 HRS 5 20.00
4 HRS 4 16.00
5 HRS 1 4.00

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 5 19.23
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 15 57.69
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 4 15.38
OTHER 2 7.69
 
Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 25 96.15
HISPANIC 1 3.85
 
How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
1 11 45.83
2 6 25.00
3 6 25.00
4 1 4.17

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Vocational Education
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 24 92.31
YES 2 7.69
 
Gifted/Talented Program
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 25 96.15
YES 1 3.85
 
Title I Services
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 20 76.92
YES 6 23.08
 
Special Education
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 25 96.15
YES 1 3.85
 
Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
UNDER 30 5 20.00
30 - 39 11 44.00
40 - 49 6 24.00
50 - 59 1 4.00
60 OR OVER 2 8.00

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 2 8.00
2 YR COLL/TECH 8 32.00
4 YR COLLEGE 14 56.00
OTHER 1 4.00

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
ELEM. SCHOOL 1 4.17
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 4 16.67
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 10 41.67
SOME COLLEGE 5 20.83
COLLEGE GRADUATE 3 12.50
GRADUATE SCHOOL 1 4.17

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
10,000 - 19,999 10 40.00
20,000 - 29,999 7 28.00
30,000 - 39,999 4 16.00
40,000 - 49,999 1 4.00
50,000 - 59,999 2 8.00
60,000 - 69,999 1 4.00

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 8 30.77
HALF A & B 9 34.62
HALF B & C 3 11.54
MOSTLY C 3 11.54
GRADE NOT GIVEN 3 11.54
 
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 18 75.00
GOTTEN WORSE 4 16.67
STAYED THE SAME 2 8.33

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 7 28.00
1/2 HR OR LESS 10 40.00
1 HR 7 28.00
2 HRS 1 4.00

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT18a Frequency Percent
ONCE/TWICE 5 20.83
3-5 TIMES 5 20.83
5-10 TIMES 7 29.17
11+ TIMES 7 29.17

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Gone to an open house at school.
PRT18b Frequency Percent
NEVER 3 13.04
ONCE/TWICE 16 69.57
3-5 TIMES 2 8.70
5-10 TIMES 1 4.35
11+ TIMES 1 4.35

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT18c Frequency Percent
NEVER 1 4.00
ONCE/TWICE 14 56.00
3-5 TIMES 5 20.00
5-10 TIMES 4 16.00
11+ TIMES 1 4.00

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Visited the school on your own.
PRT18d Frequency Percent
NEVER 1 4.00
ONCE/TWICE 3 12.00
3-5 TIMES 11 44.00
5-10 TIMES 2 8.00
11+ TIMES 8 32.00

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Helped with after-school activities.
PRT18e Frequency Percent
NEVER 10 41.67
ONCE/TWICE 5 20.83
3-5 TIMES 5 20.83
5-10 TIMES 1 4.17
11+ TIMES 3 12.50

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Helped with classroom learning.
PRT18f Frequency Percent
NEVER 14 56.00
ONCE/TWICE 6 24.00
5-10 TIMES 2 8.00
11+ TIMES 3 12.00

Frequency Missing = 1

 

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 9 36.00
B 9 36.00
C 5 20.00
DONT KNOW 2 8.00

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
B 1 4.00
C 13 52.00
D 2 8.00
F 1 4.00
DONT KNOW 8 32.00

Frequency Missing = 1

 

I know the first name
of 5 or more of my child's
closest friends.
prt21a Frequency Percent
NO 1 3.85
YES 25 96.15
 
I know the parents of
5 or more of my child's
closest friends.
prt21b Frequency Percent
NO 7 28.00
YES 18 72.00

Frequency Missing = 1

 

I enforce family rules
about how many hours our
child can watch TV.
prt21c Frequency Percent
NO 8 30.77
YES 18 69.23
 
I have expectations for
our child to maintain
a certain grade average.
prt21d Frequency Percent
NO 1 4.00
YES 24 96.00

Frequency Missing = 1

 

I enforce family rules
for our child about doing
homework.
prt21e Frequency Percent
NO 1 3.85
YES 25 96.15
 
My child has a computer
at home to use for school
work.
prt21f Frequency Percent
NO 10 40.00
YES 15 60.00

Frequency Missing = 1

 

My child has access to
the internet at home.
prt21g Frequency Percent
NO 13 50.00
YES 13 50.00
 
Talk to your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt22a Frequency Percent
OCCASIONALLY 1 3.85
REGULARLY 25 96.15
 
Talk to your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt22b Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 7 26.92
RARELY 7 26.92
OCCASIONALLY 4 15.38
REGULARLY 8 30.77
 
Talk to your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt22c Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 4 15.38
RARELY 7 26.92
OCCASIONALLY 7 26.92
REGULARLY 8 30.77

Data Collected in Spring, 2003
Tables Posted April 15, 2006
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Parent Frequency Distribution Report
MARK TWAIN ELEM., MARK TWAIN R-VIII 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. 9 34.6 10 38.5 3 11.5 3 11.5 1 3.8 0
24 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 9 34.6 13 50.0 1 3.8 3 11.5 0 0.0 0
25 - There are good learning materials at my child's school. 8 30.8 13 50.0 2 7.7 3 11.5 0 0.0 0
26 - My child likes attending this school. 11 44.0 10 40.0 3 12.0 0 0.0 1 4.0 1
27 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 15 62.5 8 33.3 1 4.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
28 - My child's school is a good place to learn. 11 42.3 10 38.5 3 11.5 2 7.7 0 0.0 0
29 - My child uses computers effectively at school. 8 32.0 10 40.0 5 20.0 2 8.0 0 0.0 1
30 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 11 44.0 10 40.0 1 4.0 2 8.0 1 4.0 1
31 - I feel my child is safe at school. 15 60.0 8 32.0 0 0.0 1 4.0 1 4.0 1
32 - I am welcome to discuss my child's educational needs with the school. 14 56.0 9 36.0 1 4.0 1 4.0 0 0.0 1
33 - My child's school building is in good condition. 11 42.3 14 53.8 1 3.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
34 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 4 16.0 10 40.0 8 32.0 3 12.0 0 0.0 1
35 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 10 38.5 10 38.5 3 11.5 2 7.7 1 3.8 0
36 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 4 15.4 1 3.8 5 19.2 6 23.1 10 38.5 0
37 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 8 30.8 13 50.0 3 11.5 1 3.8 1 3.8 0
38 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 13 52.0 11 44.0 1 4.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
39 - The school board listens to parents concerns. 8 30.8 10 38.5 3 11.5 3 11.5 2 7.7 0
40 - It is important for students to have access to computers at school. 12 48.0 12 48.0 1 4.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
41 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 8 32.0 12 48.0 4 16.0 1 4.0 0 0.0 1
42 - The school encourages my child to do well on MAP tests. 12 48.0 13 52.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
43 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 4 16.7 8 33.3 10 41.7 2 8.3 0 0.0 2
44 - My child's teacher makes learning interesting. 13 52.0 9 36.0 1 4.0