MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Parent Frequency Distribution Report
NIANGUA ELEM., NIANGUA R-V School District

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
K-1 28 26.92
2ND 13 12.50
3RD 11 10.58
4TH 17 16.35
5TH 16 15.38
6TH 19 18.27

Frequency Missing = 4

 

My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 63 60.00
Girl 42 40.00

Frequency Missing = 3

 

What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 89 84.76
FATHER 8 7.62
STEPMOTHER 4 3.81
STEPFATHER 2 1.90
GRANDMOTHER 2 1.90

Frequency Missing = 3

 

How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 8 7.41
1 53 49.07
2 44 40.74
3 OR MORE 3 2.78
 
How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 33 30.56
5 - 10 YRS 36 33.33
11 - 15 YRS 13 12.04
OVER 15 YRS 26 24.07
 
How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 21 19.63
2 HRS 42 39.25
3 HRS 28 26.17
4 HRS 10 9.35
5 HRS 1 0.93
6 + HRS 5 4.67

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 19 17.59
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 67 62.04
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 18 16.67
OTHER 4 3.70
 
Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 104 97.20
HISPANIC 2 1.87
MULTI-RACIAL 1 0.93

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
1 12 11.11
2 50 46.30
3 28 25.93
4 14 12.96
5 3 2.78
6 1 0.93
 
Vocational Education
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 106 98.15
YES 2 1.85
 
Gifted/Talented Program
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 102 94.44
YES 6 5.56
 
Title I Services
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 74 68.52
YES 34 31.48
 
Special Education
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 91 84.26
YES 17 15.74
 
Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
UNDER 30 22 20.75
30 - 39 50 47.17
40 - 49 29 27.36
50 - 59 5 4.72

Frequency Missing = 2

 

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 12 11.54
2 YR COLL/TECH 25 24.04
4 YR COLLEGE 54 51.92
OTHER 13 12.50

Frequency Missing = 4

 

Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
ELEM. SCHOOL 1 0.94
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 13 12.26
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 45 42.45
SOME COLLEGE 34 32.08
COLLEGE GRADUATE 11 10.38
GRADUATE SCHOOL 2 1.89

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 9 9.18
10,000 - 19,999 14 14.29
20,000 - 29,999 19 19.39
30,000 - 39,999 20 20.41
40,000 - 49,999 27 27.55
50,000 - 59,999 3 3.06
60,000 - 69,999 1 1.02
OVER $70,000 5 5.10

Frequency Missing = 10

 

Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 18 16.82
HALF A & B 33 30.84
MOSTLY B 8 7.48
HALF B & C 10 9.35
MOSTLY C 7 6.54
HALF C & D 5 4.67
MOSTLY D 2 1.87
BELOW D 1 0.93
GRADE NOT GIVEN 23 21.50

Frequency Missing = 1

 

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 43 43.43
GOTTEN WORSE 17 17.17
STAYED THE SAME 39 39.39

Frequency Missing = 9

 

How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 30 27.78
1/2 HR OR LESS 28 25.93
1 HR 35 32.41
2 HRS 11 10.19
MORE THAN 2 HRS 4 3.70
 
Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT18a Frequency Percent
NEVER 1 0.93
ONCE/TWICE 30 27.78
3-5 TIMES 33 30.56
5-10 TIMES 15 13.89
11+ TIMES 29 26.85
 
Gone to an open house at school.
PRT18b Frequency Percent
NEVER 14 13.08
ONCE/TWICE 75 70.09
3-5 TIMES 12 11.21
5-10 TIMES 5 4.67
11+ TIMES 1 0.93

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT18c Frequency Percent
NEVER 2 1.85
ONCE/TWICE 73 67.59
3-5 TIMES 19 17.59
5-10 TIMES 11 10.19
11+ TIMES 3 2.78
 
Visited the school on your own.
PRT18d Frequency Percent
NEVER 7 6.48
ONCE/TWICE 19 17.59
3-5 TIMES 18 16.67
5-10 TIMES 19 17.59
11+ TIMES 45 41.67
 
Helped with after-school activities.
PRT18e Frequency Percent
NEVER 46 42.59
ONCE/TWICE 26 24.07
3-5 TIMES 14 12.96
5-10 TIMES 5 4.63
11+ TIMES 17 15.74
 
Helped with classroom learning.
PRT18f Frequency Percent
NEVER 67 62.62
ONCE/TWICE 24 22.43
3-5 TIMES 5 4.67
5-10 TIMES 4 3.74
11+ TIMES 7 6.54

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 2 1.89
B 32 30.19
C 37 34.91
D 28 26.42
F 5 4.72
DONT KNOW 2 1.89

Frequency Missing = 2

 

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 3.74
B 27 25.23
C 47 43.93
D 9 8.41
DONT KNOW 20 18.69

Frequency Missing = 1

 

I know the first name
of 5 or more of my child's
closest friends.
prt21a Frequency Percent
NO 11 10.19
YES 97 89.81
 
I know the parents of
5 or more of my child's
closest friends.
prt21b Frequency Percent
NO 41 37.96
YES 67 62.04
 
I enforce family rules
about how many hours our
child can watch TV.
prt21c Frequency Percent
NO 34 31.48
YES 74 68.52
 
I have expectations for
our child to maintain
a certain grade average.
prt21d Frequency Percent
NO 9 8.33
YES 99 91.67
 
I enforce family rules
for our child about doing
homework.
prt21e Frequency Percent
NO 4 3.85
YES 100 96.15

Frequency Missing = 4

 

My child has a computer
at home to use for school
work.
prt21f Frequency Percent
NO 51 47.66
YES 56 52.34

Frequency Missing = 1

 

My child has access to
the internet at home.
prt21g Frequency Percent
NO 72 67.92
YES 34 32.08

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Talk to your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt22a Frequency Percent
OCCASIONALLY 13 12.04
REGULARLY 95 87.96
 
Talk to your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt22b Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 23 22.33
RARELY 22 21.36
OCCASIONALLY 33 32.04
REGULARLY 25 24.27

Frequency Missing = 5

 

Talk to your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt22c Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 9 8.65
RARELY 17 16.35
OCCASIONALLY 46 44.23
REGULARLY 32 30.77

Frequency Missing = 4

Data Collected in Fall, 2001
Tables Posted April 15, 2006
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Parent Frequency Distribution Report
NIANGUA ELEM., NIANGUA R-V 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. 15 14.0 43 40.2 28 26.2 19 17.8 2 1.9 1
24 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 17 16.0 59 55.7 18 17.0 10 9.4 2 1.9 2
25 - There are good learning materials at my child's school. 13 12.3 53 50.0 26 24.5 12 11.3 2 1.9 2
26 - My child likes attending this school. 32 29.9 52 48.6 12 11.2 9 8.4 2 1.9 1
27 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 41 38.0 58 53.7 8 7.4 0 0.0 1 0.9 0
28 - My child's school is a good place to learn. 14 13.3 48 45.7 23 21.9 18 17.1 2 1.9 3
29 - My child uses computers effectively at school. 15 14.4 38 36.5 35 33.7 11 10.6 5 4.8 4
30 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 36 33.3 62 57.4 8 7.4 2 1.9 0 0.0 0
31 - I feel my child is safe at school. 22 20.6 56 52.3 20 18.7 9 8.4 0 0.0 1
32 - I am welcome to discuss my child's educational needs with the school. 25 23.4 63 58.9 11 10.3 6 5.6 2 1.9 1
33 - My child's school building is in good condition. 4 3.8 31 29.2 34 32.1 24 22.6 13 12.3 2
34 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 2 1.9 15 14.0 31 29.0 37 34.6 22 20.6 1
35 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 8 7.4 42 38.9 35 32.4 18 16.7 5 4.6 0
36 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 35 32.4 17 15.7 17 15.7 22 20.4 17 15.7 0
37 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 8 7.4 25 23.1 40 37.0 24 22.2 11 10.2 0
38 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 23 21.3 55 50.9 23 21.3 7 6.5 0 0.0 0
39 - The school board listens to parents concerns. 6 5.7 25 23.6 46 43.4 14 13.2 15 14.2 2
40 - It is important for students to have access to computers at school. 48 44.9 48 44.9 7 6.5 4 3.7 0 0.0 1
41 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 16 15.0 50 46.7 32 29.9 9 8.4 0 0.0 1
42 - The school encourages my child to do well on MAP tests. 31 29.2 51 48.1 20 18.9 4 3.8 0 0.0 2
43 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 11 10.7 40 38.8 44 42.7 6 5.8 2 1.9 5
44 - My child's teacher makes learning interesting. 38 35.2 43 39.8 22 20.4 3 2.8 2 1.9 0
45 - Teachers in my child's school really care about my child. 27 25.5 46 43.4 19 17.9 11 10.4 3 2.8 2
46 - If a student in my child's school has a problem, teachers will listen and help. 21 19.8 42 39.6 34 32.1 6 5.7 3 2.8 2
47 - Teachers treat my child with respect. 23 21.5 55 51.4 23 21.5 3 2.8 3 2.8 1
48 - My child knows what he/she are supposed to be learning. 24 22.4 61 57.0 17 15.9 3 2.8 2 1.9 1
49 - My child's teacher expects very good work from my child. 28 26.2 65 60.7 13 12.1 1 0.9 0 0.0 1
50 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career goals. 7 6.8 28 27.2 48 46.6 18 17.5 2 1.9 5
51 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 7 6.7 43 41.0 34 32.4 14 13.3 7 6.7 3
52 - The school has a written plan for improving student achievement 4 3.8 38 36.2 52 49.5 9 8.6 2 1.9 3
53 - What is taught at school meets the needs of my child. 10 9.4 45 42.5 26 24.5 19 17.9 6 5.7 2
54 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 16 15.2 50 47.6 23 21.9 12 11.4 4 3.8 3
55 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 22 20.6 60 56.1 21 19.6 4 3.7 0 0.0 1
56 - I receive information about the educational programs available to my child at school. 16 14.8 42 38.9 31 28.7 14 13.0 5 4.6 0
57 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 15 14.0 69 64.5 16 15.0 7 6.5 0 0.0 1
58 - The school board has high expectations for student learning. 4 3.8 45 42.9 36 34.3 16 15.2 4 3.8 3
59 - My child has fun learning. 24 22.6 57 53.8 17 16.0 8 7.5 0 0.0 2
60 - The community is proud of this school. 6 5.6 27 25.2 37 34.6 24 22.4 13 12.1 1
61 - I receive regular communications from school about how well my child is doing in school. 21 19.6 61 57.0 15 14.0 8 7.5 2 1.9 1
62 - I believe my child can do well in school. 46 43.4 57 53.8 1 0.9 2 1.9 0 0.0 2
63 - Other children are friendly to my child. 26 24.5 60 56.6 14 13.2 6 5.7 0 0.0 2
64 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 31 29.2 52 49.1 16 15.1 5 4.7 2 1.9 2
65 - There is a feeling of belonging at my child's school. 21 20.0 39 37.1 26 24.8 12 11.4 7 6.7 3
66 - My child's teachers think my child can learn. 36 33.6 62 57.9 4 3.7 4 3.7 1 0.9 1
67 - My child is treated fairly at school. 20 18.9 58 54.7 19 17.9 7 6.6 2 1.9 2
68 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 9 8.5 25 23.6 36 34.0 25 23.6 11 10.4 2

Data Collected in Fall, 2001
Tables Posted April 15, 2006
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education