MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Parent Frequency Distribution Report
BEAUMONT HIGH, ST. LOUIS CITY School District

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
9TH 68 23.13
10TH 60 20.41
11TH 78 26.53
12TH 88 29.93

Frequency Missing = 5

 

My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 90 32.37
Girl 188 67.63

Frequency Missing = 21

 

What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 230 79.04
FATHER 13 4.47
STEPFATHER 2 0.69
GRANDMOTHER 25 8.59
GRANDFATHER 3 1.03
OTHER RELATIVE 15 5.15
UNRELATED 3 1.03

Frequency Missing = 8

 

How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 61 20.61
1 145 48.99
2 67 22.64
3 OR MORE 23 7.77

Frequency Missing = 3

 

How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 111 37.50
5 - 10 YRS 72 24.32
11 - 15 YRS 30 10.14
OVER 15 YRS 83 28.04

Frequency Missing = 3

 

How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 43 14.58
2 HRS 70 23.73
3 HRS 63 21.36
4 HRS 54 18.31
5 HRS 33 11.19
6 + HRS 32 10.85

Frequency Missing = 4

 

Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 177 60.00
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 60 20.34
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 32 10.85
OTHER 26 8.81

Frequency Missing = 4

 

Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 2 0.68
AFR. AMERICAN (N-HISPC) 284 95.95
AMERICAN INDIAN 4 1.35
HISPANIC 1 0.34
MULTI-RACIAL 5 1.69

Frequency Missing = 3

 

How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
NONE 22 7.36
1 55 18.39
2 73 24.41
3 56 18.73
4 44 14.72
5 19 6.35
6 15 5.02
7 OR MORE 15 5.02
 
Vocational Education
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 203 67.89
YES 96 32.11
 
Gifted/Talented Program
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 259 86.62
YES 40 13.38
 
Title I Services
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 279 93.31
YES 20 6.69
 
Special Education
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 259 86.62
YES 40 13.38
 
Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
UNDER 30 11 3.74
30 - 39 132 44.90
40 - 49 101 34.35
50 - 59 29 9.86
60 OR OVER 21 7.14

Frequency Missing = 5

 

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 60 20.20
2 YR COLL/TECH 45 15.15
4 YR COLLEGE 165 55.56
OTHER 27 9.09

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
ELEM. SCHOOL 1 0.34
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 65 22.11
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 115 39.12
SOME COLLEGE 87 29.59
COLLEGE GRADUATE 18 6.12
GRADUATE SCHOOL 8 2.72

Frequency Missing = 5

 

Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 119 42.35
10,000 - 19,999 58 20.64
20,000 - 29,999 49 17.44
30,000 - 39,999 25 8.90
40,000 - 49,999 12 4.27
50,000 - 59,999 11 3.91
60,000 - 69,999 3 1.07
OVER $70,000 4 1.42

Frequency Missing = 18

 

Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 29 10.03
HALF A & B 94 32.53
MOSTLY B 23 7.96
HALF B & C 80 27.68
MOSTLY C 29 10.03
HALF C & D 21 7.27
MOSTLY D 4 1.38
BELOW D 1 0.35
GRADE NOT GIVEN 8 2.77

Frequency Missing = 10

 

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 111 38.01
GOTTEN WORSE 89 30.48
STAYED THE SAME 92 31.51

Frequency Missing = 7

 

How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 13 4.41
DOESNT DO IT 4 1.36
1/2 HR OR LESS 50 16.95
1 HR 109 36.95
2 HRS 89 30.17
MORE THAN 2 HRS 30 10.17

Frequency Missing = 4

 

Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT18a Frequency Percent
NEVER 54 18.24
ONCE/TWICE 132 44.59
3-5 TIMES 65 21.96
5-10 TIMES 25 8.45
11+ TIMES 20 6.76

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Gone to an open house at school.
PRT18b Frequency Percent
NEVER 113 38.44
ONCE/TWICE 118 40.14
3-5 TIMES 40 13.61
5-10 TIMES 15 5.10
11+ TIMES 8 2.72

Frequency Missing = 5

 

Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT18c Frequency Percent
NEVER 88 30.03
ONCE/TWICE 106 36.18
3-5 TIMES 63 21.50
5-10 TIMES 17 5.80
11+ TIMES 19 6.48

Frequency Missing = 6

 

Visited the school on your own.
PRT18d Frequency Percent
NEVER 80 27.03
ONCE/TWICE 102 34.46
3-5 TIMES 58 19.59
5-10 TIMES 26 8.78
11+ TIMES 30 10.14

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Helped with after-school activities.
PRT18e Frequency Percent
NEVER 220 74.58
ONCE/TWICE 45 15.25
3-5 TIMES 15 5.08
5-10 TIMES 8 2.71
11+ TIMES 7 2.37

Frequency Missing = 4

 

Helped with classroom learning.
PRT18f Frequency Percent
NEVER 218 73.90
ONCE/TWICE 38 12.88
3-5 TIMES 20 6.78
5-10 TIMES 11 3.73
11+ TIMES 8 2.71

Frequency Missing = 4

 

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 16 5.48
B 53 18.15
C 101 34.59
D 45 15.41
F 24 8.22
DONT KNOW 53 18.15

Frequency Missing = 7

 

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 16 5.46
B 60 20.48
C 90 30.72
D 43 14.68
F 17 5.80
DONT KNOW 67 22.87

Frequency Missing = 6

 

I know the first name
of 5 or more of my child's
closest friends.
prt21a Frequency Percent
NO 55 18.58
YES 241 81.42

Frequency Missing = 3

 

I know the parents of
5 or more of my child's
closest friends.
prt21b Frequency Percent
NO 141 47.64
YES 155 52.36

Frequency Missing = 3

 

I enforce family rules
about how many hours our
child can watch TV.
prt21c Frequency Percent
NO 147 49.66
YES 149 50.34

Frequency Missing = 3

 

I have expectations for
our child to maintain
a certain grade average.
prt21d Frequency Percent
NO 27 9.12
YES 269 90.88

Frequency Missing = 3

 

I enforce family rules
for our child about doing
homework.
prt21e Frequency Percent
NO 33 11.22
YES 261 88.78

Frequency Missing = 5

 

My child has a computer
at home to use for school
work.
prt21f Frequency Percent
NO 159 53.90
YES 136 46.10

Frequency Missing = 4

 

My child has access to
the internet at home.
prt21g Frequency Percent
NO 174 58.59
YES 123 41.41

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Talk to your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt22a Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 5 1.68
RARELY 45 15.15
OCCASIONALLY 92 30.98
REGULARLY 155 52.19

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Talk to your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt22b Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 12 4.04
RARELY 35 11.78
OCCASIONALLY 104 35.02
REGULARLY 146 49.16

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Talk to your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt22c Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 4 1.35
RARELY 27 9.12
OCCASIONALLY 88 29.73
REGULARLY 177 59.80

Frequency Missing = 3

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

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Parent Frequency Distribution Report
BEAUMONT HIGH, ST. LOUIS CITY 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. 29 9.9 126 43.2 100 34.2 26 8.9 11 3.8 7
24 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 58 19.9 154 52.9 58 19.9 15 5.2 6 2.1 8
25 - There are good learning materials at my child's school. 29 10.2 118 41.4 100 35.1 24 8.4 14 4.9 14
26 - My child likes attending this school. 73 25.7 119 41.9 60 21.1 13 4.6 19 6.7 15
27 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 70 24.6 127 44.7 53 18.7 23 8.1 11 3.9 15
28 - My child's school is a good place to learn. 36 12.5 110 38.3 101 35.2 27 9.4 13 4.5 12
29 - My child uses computers effectively at school. 24 8.3 121 41.9 82 28.4 42 14.5 20 6.9 10
30 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 67 23.3 140 48.8 58 20.2 15 5.2 7 2.4 12
31 - I feel my child is safe at school. 36 12.3 97 33.1 88 30.0 39 13.3 33 11.3 6
32 - I am welcome to discuss my child's educational needs with the school. 63 21.9 143 49.7 69 24.0 9 3.1 4 1.4 11
33 - My child's school building is in good condition. 16 5.6 109 38.2 98 34.4 40 14.0 22 7.7 14
34 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 16 5.6 55 19.2 91 31.7 60 20.9 65 22.6 12
35 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 39 13.5 119 41.3 90 31.3 21 7.3 19 6.6 11
36 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 62 21.3 67 23.0 72 24.7 58 19.9 32 11.0 8
37 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 16 5.6 43 15.1 104 36.5 70 24.6 52 18.2 14
38 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 66 23.3 137 48.4 64 22.6 10 3.5 6 2.1 16
39 - The school board listens to parents concerns. 30 10.5 74 25.9 101 35.3 49 17.1 32 11.2 13
40 - It is important for students to have access to computers at school. 113 39.4 122 42.5 40 13.9 6 2.1 6 2.1 12
41 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 66 23.1 119 41.6 75 26.2 16 5.6 10 3.5 13
42 - The school encourages my child to do well on MAP tests. 126 44.4 112 39.4 37 13.0 6 2.1 3 1.1 15
43 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 38 13.7 112 40.3 102 36.7 15 5.4 11 4.0 21
44 - My child's teacher makes learning interesting. 38 13.5 111 39.4 106 37.6 15 5.3 12 4.3 17
45 - Teachers in my child's school really care about my child. 40 14.2 119 42.2 90 31.9 25 8.9 8 2.8 17
46 - If a student in my child's school has a problem, teachers will listen and help. 41 14.5 120 42.6 93 33.0 22 7.8 6 2.1 17
47 - Teachers treat my child with respect. 49 17.3 129 45.6 82 29.0 14 4.9 9 3.2 16
48 - My child knows what he/she are supposed to be learning. 81 28.0 145 50.2 53 18.3 6 2.1 4 1.4 10
49 - My child's teacher expects very good work from my child. 79 27.5 145 50.5 52 18.1 8 2.8 3 1.0 12
50 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career goals. 47 16.7 116 41.3 90 32.0 19 6.8 9 3.2 18
51 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 64 22.6 121 42.8 69 24.4 15 5.3 14 4.9 16
52 - The school has a written plan for improving student achievement 40 14.0 122 42.7 101 35.3 10 3.5 13 4.5 13
53 - What is taught at school meets the needs of my child. 37 12.9 136 47.4 82 28.6 24 8.4 8 2.8 12
54 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 46 16.3 112 39.7 86 30.5 29 10.3 9 3.2 17
55 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 54 18.9 123 43.2 70 24.6 26 9.1 12 4.2 14
56 - I receive information about the educational programs available to my child at school. 50 17.7 115 40.8 71 25.2 29 10.3 17 6.0 17
57 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 58 20.6 133 47.3 72 25.6 12 4.3 6 2.1 18
58 - The school board has high expectations for student learning. 59 21.1 105 37.5 80 28.6 22 7.9 14 5.0 19
59 - My child has fun learning. 49 17.5 126 45.0 79 28.2 16 5.7 10 3.6 19
60 - The community is proud of this school. 26 9.3 96 34.4 102 36.6 35 12.5 20 7.2 20
61 - I receive regular communications from school about how well my child is doing in school. 39 13.9 91 32.5 85 30.4 44 15.7 21 7.5 19
62 - I believe my child can do well in school. 165 58.5 87 30.9 23 8.2 3 1.1 4 1.4 17
63 - Other children are friendly to my child. 64 22.8 125 44.5 66 23.5 16 5.7 10 3.6 18
64 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 59 21.4 113 40.9 86 31.2 11 4.0 7 2.5 23
65 - There is a feeling of belonging at my child's school. 50 18.1 104 37.7 84 30.4 20 7.2 18 6.5 23
66 - My child's teachers think my child can learn. 93 33.2 118 42.1 56 20.0 8 2.9 5 1.8 19
67 - My child is treated fairly at school. 50 18.0 135 48.6 70 25.2 10 3.6 13 4.7 21
68 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 32 11.4 72 25.7 100 35.7 45 16.1 31 11.1 19

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