| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Parent Frequency Distribution Report |
| ADAMS ELEM., ST. LOUIS CITY School District |
| In what grade is your child? | ||
| PRt1 | Frequency | Percent |
| K-1 | 64 | 34.78 |
| 2ND | 38 | 20.65 |
| 3RD | 28 | 15.22 |
| 4TH | 27 | 14.67 |
| 5TH | 27 | 14.67 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| My child is a: girl, boy | ||
| prt2 | Frequency | Percent |
| Boy | 72 | 41.62 |
| Girl | 101 | 58.38 |
| Frequency Missing = 16 |
| What is your relationship to the child? |
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| prt3 | Frequency | Percent |
| MOTHER | 154 | 82.80 |
| FATHER | 12 | 6.45 |
| STEPMOTHER | 2 | 1.08 |
| STEPFATHER | 2 | 1.08 |
| GRANDMOTHER | 6 | 3.23 |
| GRANDFATHER | 1 | 0.54 |
| OTHER RELATIVE | 8 | 4.30 |
| UNRELATED | 1 | 0.54 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| How many adults in your household work outside the home for pay? |
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| prt4 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 30 | 16.13 |
| 1 | 107 | 57.53 |
| 2 | 42 | 22.58 |
| 3 OR MORE | 7 | 3.76 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| How many years have you lived in this school district? |
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| prt5 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 5 YRS | 127 | 68.28 |
| 5 - 10 YRS | 31 | 16.67 |
| 11 - 15 YRS | 5 | 2.69 |
| OVER 15 YRS | 23 | 12.37 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| How many hours of television does your child usually watch each day? |
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| prt6 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 HR OR LESS | 39 | 20.74 |
| 2 HRS | 63 | 33.51 |
| 3 HRS | 38 | 20.21 |
| 4 HRS | 25 | 13.30 |
| 5 HRS | 19 | 10.11 |
| 6 + HRS | 4 | 2.13 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Which best describes your household? | ||
| prt7 | Frequency | Percent |
| SINGLE PARENT | 116 | 62.70 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-M/F | 36 | 19.46 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-STEP | 23 | 12.43 |
| OTHER | 10 | 5.41 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| prt8 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE (N-HISPC) | 13 | 6.95 |
| AFR. AMERICAN (N-HISPC) | 171 | 91.44 |
| HISPANIC | 1 | 0.53 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 2 | 1.07 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| How many children in your household are under 18 years old? |
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| prt9 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 3 | 1.61 |
| 1 | 32 | 17.20 |
| 2 | 47 | 25.27 |
| 3 | 47 | 25.27 |
| 4 | 32 | 17.20 |
| 5 | 10 | 5.38 |
| 6 | 10 | 5.38 |
| 7 OR MORE | 5 | 2.69 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Vocational Education | ||
| prt10a | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 143 | 75.66 |
| YES | 46 | 24.34 |
| Gifted/Talented Program | ||
| prt10b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 182 | 96.30 |
| YES | 7 | 3.70 |
| Title I Services | ||
| prt10c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 180 | 95.24 |
| YES | 9 | 4.76 |
| Special Education | ||
| prt10d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 172 | 91.01 |
| YES | 17 | 8.99 |
| Which category best describes your age? |
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| prt11 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 30 | 84 | 44.68 |
| 30 - 39 | 67 | 35.64 |
| 40 - 49 | 28 | 14.89 |
| 50 - 59 | 7 | 3.72 |
| 60 OR OVER | 2 | 1.06 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| 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 | 25 | 13.89 |
| 2 YR COLL/TECH | 38 | 21.11 |
| 4 YR COLLEGE | 104 | 57.78 |
| OTHER | 13 | 7.22 |
| Frequency Missing = 9 |
| Which best describes your level of education? |
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| prt13 | Frequency | Percent |
| ELEM. SCHOOL | 11 | 5.95 |
| SOME HIGH SCHOOL | 33 | 17.84 |
| HIGH SCHOOL GRAD | 62 | 33.51 |
| SOME COLLEGE | 52 | 28.11 |
| COLLEGE GRADUATE | 22 | 11.89 |
| GRADUATE SCHOOL | 5 | 2.70 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Which category best describes the total annual income of your household? |
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| prt14 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER $ 10,000 | 80 | 43.72 |
| 10,000 - 19,999 | 49 | 26.78 |
| 20,000 - 29,999 | 23 | 12.57 |
| 30,000 - 39,999 | 15 | 8.20 |
| 40,000 - 49,999 | 4 | 2.19 |
| 50,000 - 59,999 | 9 | 4.92 |
| 60,000 - 69,999 | 1 | 0.55 |
| OVER $70,000 | 2 | 1.09 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| Which of the following best describes your child's grades so far in school? |
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| prt15 | Frequency | Percent |
| MOSTLY A | 23 | 12.85 |
| HALF A & B | 42 | 23.46 |
| MOSTLY B | 12 | 6.70 |
| HALF B & C | 19 | 10.61 |
| MOSTLY C | 4 | 2.23 |
| HALF C & D | 4 | 2.23 |
| MOSTLY D | 2 | 1.12 |
| BELOW D | 1 | 0.56 |
| GRADE NOT GIVEN | 72 | 40.22 |
| 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? |
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| prt16 | Frequency | Percent |
| IMPROVED | 144 | 77.84 |
| GOTTEN WORSE | 12 | 6.49 |
| STAYED THE SAME | 29 | 15.68 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| How much time does your child spend on homework each day? |
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| prt17 | Frequency | Percent |
| DOESNT HAVE ANY | 12 | 6.49 |
| 1/2 HR OR LESS | 38 | 20.54 |
| 1 HR | 98 | 52.97 |
| 2 HRS | 32 | 17.30 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 5 | 2.70 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Talked to your child's teacher. | ||
| PRT18a | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 7 | 3.76 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 72 | 38.71 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 49 | 26.34 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 28 | 15.05 |
| 11+ TIMES | 30 | 16.13 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Gone to an open house at school. | ||
| PRT18b | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 36 | 19.67 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 80 | 43.72 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 36 | 19.67 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 20 | 10.93 |
| 11+ TIMES | 11 | 6.01 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| Attended parent/teacher meetings. | ||
| PRT18c | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 28 | 15.22 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 66 | 35.87 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 39 | 21.20 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 28 | 15.22 |
| 11+ TIMES | 23 | 12.50 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| Visited the school on your own. | ||
| PRT18d | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 22 | 11.96 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 47 | 25.54 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 49 | 26.63 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 25 | 13.59 |
| 11+ TIMES | 41 | 22.28 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| Helped with after-school activities. | ||
| PRT18e | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 131 | 71.20 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 25 | 13.59 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 17 | 9.24 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 2 | 1.09 |
| 11+ TIMES | 9 | 4.89 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| Helped with classroom learning. | ||
| PRT18f | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 112 | 61.20 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 42 | 22.95 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 14 | 7.65 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 7 | 3.83 |
| 11+ TIMES | 8 | 4.37 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| 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 | 36 | 19.35 |
| B | 51 | 27.42 |
| C | 55 | 29.57 |
| D | 8 | 4.30 |
| F | 1 | 0.54 |
| DONT KNOW | 35 | 18.82 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| 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 | 15 | 7.98 |
| B | 27 | 14.36 |
| C | 60 | 31.91 |
| D | 33 | 17.55 |
| F | 3 | 1.60 |
| DONT KNOW | 50 | 26.60 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| I know the first name of 5 or more of my child's closest friends. |
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| prt21a | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 61 | 33.52 |
| YES | 121 | 66.48 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| I know the parents of 5 or more of my child's closest friends. |
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| prt21b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 110 | 60.44 |
| YES | 72 | 39.56 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| I enforce family rules about how many hours our child can watch TV. |
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| prt21c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 23 | 12.64 |
| YES | 159 | 87.36 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| I have expectations for our child to maintain a certain grade average. |
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| prt21d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 14 | 7.69 |
| YES | 168 | 92.31 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| I enforce family rules for our child about doing homework. |
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| prt21e | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 1 | 0.55 |
| YES | 180 | 99.45 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| My child has a computer at home to use for school work. |
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| prt21f | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 112 | 61.20 |
| YES | 71 | 38.80 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| My child has access to the internet at home. |
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| prt21g | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 124 | 68.51 |
| YES | 57 | 31.49 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| Talk to your child about his/her experiences in school. |
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| prt22a | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 2 | 1.08 |
| RARELY | 3 | 1.62 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 22 | 11.89 |
| REGULARLY | 158 | 85.41 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Talk to your child about his/her plans for high school classes |
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| prt22b | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 39 | 21.08 |
| RARELY | 35 | 18.92 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 58 | 31.35 |
| REGULARLY | 53 | 28.65 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Talk to your child about his/her plans for after high school. |
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| prt22c | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 33 | 17.93 |
| RARELY | 27 | 14.67 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 64 | 34.78 |
| REGULARLY | 60 | 32.61 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2003 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Parent Frequency Distribution Report |
| ADAMS ELEM., ST. LOUIS CITY 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. | 85 | 45.9 | 76 | 41.1 | 21 | 11.4 | 2 | 1.1 | 1 | 0.5 | 4 |
| 24 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. | 92 | 50.5 | 80 | 44.0 | 8 | 4.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 1.1 | 7 |
| 25 - There are good learning materials at my child's school. | 100 | 54.6 | 69 | 37.7 | 13 | 7.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0.5 | 6 |
| 26 - My child likes attending this school. | 107 | 58.5 | 64 | 35.0 | 8 | 4.4 | 1 | 0.5 | 3 | 1.6 | 6 |
| 27 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. | 107 | 58.5 | 58 | 31.7 | 15 | 8.2 | 1 | 0.5 | 2 | 1.1 | 6 |
| 28 - My child's school is a good place to learn. | 100 | 55.2 | 70 | 38.7 | 9 | 5.0 | 1 | 0.6 | 1 | 0.6 | 8 |
| 29 - My child uses computers effectively at school. | 66 | 36.1 | 75 | 41.0 | 32 | 17.5 | 9 | 4.9 | 1 | 0.5 | 6 |
| 30 - I know how well my child is doing in class. | 92 | 50.0 | 71 | 38.6 | 16 | 8.7 | 5 | 2.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 5 |
| 31 - I feel my child is safe at school. | 96 | 52.2 | 73 | 39.7 | 10 | 5.4 | 3 | 1.6 | 2 | 1.1 | 5 |
| 32 - I am welcome to discuss my child's educational needs with the school. | 108 | 59.0 | 60 | 32.8 | 14 | 7.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0.5 | 6 |
| 33 - My child's school building is in good condition. | 137 | 75.7 | 36 | 19.9 | 7 | 3.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0.6 | 8 |
| 34 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. | 54 | 29.8 | 48 | 26.5 | 56 | 30.9 | 12 | 6.6 | 11 | 6.1 | 8 |
| 35 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. | 75 | 41.2 | 71 | 39.0 | 30 | 16.5 | 3 | 1.6 | 3 | 1.6 | 7 |
| 36 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. | 14 | 7.8 | 13 | 7.2 | 25 | 13.9 | 63 | 35.0 | 65 | 36.1 | 9 |
| 37 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 18 | 10.0 | 28 | 15.6 | 70 | 38.9 | 43 | 23.9 | 21 | 11.7 | 9 |
| 38 - The school encourages parents to be involved. | 110 | 60.4 | 57 | 31.3 | 11 | 6.0 | 3 | 1.6 | 1 | 0.5 | 7 |
| 39 - The school board listens to parents concerns. | 54 | 29.3 | 42 | 22.8 | 53 | 28.8 | 15 | 8.2 | 20 | 10.9 | 5 |
| 40 - It is important for students to have access to computers at school. | 115 | 63.2 | 50 | 27.5 | 16 | 8.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0.5 | 7 |
| 41 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. | 84 | 45.9 | 61 | 33.3 | 33 | 18.0 | 3 | 1.6 | 2 | 1.1 | 6 |
| 42 - The school encourages my child to do well on MAP tests. | 80 | 44.2 | 58 | 32.0 | 36 | 19.9 | 6 | 3.3 | 1 | 0.6 | 8 |
| 43 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 56 | 30.8 | 60 | 33.0 | 57 | 31.3 | 8 | 4.4 | 1 | 0.5 | 7 |
| 44 - My child's teacher makes learning interesting. | 86 | 46.7 | 69 | 37.5 | 26 | 14.1 | 2 | 1.1 | 1 | 0.5 | 5 |
| 45 - Teachers in my child's school really care about my child. | 97 | 53.3 | 55 | 30.2 | 19 | 10.4 | 9 | 4.9 | 2 | 1.1 | 7 |
| 46 - If a student in my child's school has a problem, teachers will listen and help. | 90 | 49.2 | 59 | 32.2 | 27 | 14.8 | 4 | 2.2 | 3 | 1.6 | 6 |
| 47 - Teachers treat my child with respect. | 99 | 54.1 | 64 | 35.0 | 15 | 8.2 | 3 | 1.6 | 2 | 1.1 | 6 |
| 48 - My child knows what he/she are supposed to be learning. | 97 | 52.7 | 70 | 38.0 | 13 | 7.1 | 3 | 1.6 | 1 | 0.5 | 5 |
| 49 - My child's teacher expects very good work from my child. | 104 | 56.5 | 65 | 35.3 | 13 | 7.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 1.1 | 5 |
| 50 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career goals. | 64 | 35.2 | 51 | 28.0 | 61 | 33.5 | 4 | 2.2 | 2 | 1.1 | 7 |
| 51 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. | 67 | 37.2 | 63 | 35.0 | 43 | 23.9 | 3 | 1.7 | 4 | 2.2 | 9 |
| 52 - The school has a written plan for improving student achievement | 82 | 44.6 | 57 | 31.0 | 39 | 21.2 | 4 | 2.2 | 2 | 1.1 | 5 |
| 53 - What is taught at school meets the needs of my child. | 77 | 42.3 | 79 | 43.4 | 19 | 10.4 | 4 | 2.2 | 3 | 1.6 | 7 |
| 54 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. | 87 | 47.5 | 67 | 36.6 | 27 | 14.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 1.1 | 6 |
| 55 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. | 94 | 51.4 | 49 | 26.8 | 28 | 15.3 | 9 | 4.9 | 3 | 1.6 | 6 |
| 56 - I receive information about the educational programs available to my child at school. | 96 | 52.5 | 56 | 30.6 | 19 | 10.4 | 9 | 4.9 | 3 | 1.6 | 6 |
| 57 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. | 92 | 49.7 | 72 | 38.9 | 18 | 9.7 | 1 | 0.5 | 2 | 1.1 | 4 |
| 58 - The school board has high expectations for student learning. | 70 | 38.0 | 59 | 32.1 | 36 | 19.6 | 10 | 5.4 | 9 | 4.9 | 5 |
| 59 - My child has fun learning. | 98 | 53.3 | 72 | 39.1 | 13 | 7.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0.5 | 5 |
| 60 - The community is proud of this school. | 94 | 50.8 | 61 | 33.0 | 27 | 14.6 | 1 | 0.5 | 2 | 1.1 | 4 |
| 61 - I receive regular communications from school about how well my child is doing in school. | 82 | 45.6 | 65 | 36.1 | 27 | 15.0 | 2 | 1.1 | 4 | 2.2 | 9 |
| 62 - I believe my child can do well in school. | 133 | 71.5 | 45 | 24.2 | 5 | 2.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 | 1.6 | 3 |
| 63 - Other children are friendly to my child. | 72 | 38.9 | 73 | 39.5 | 36 | 19.5 | 3 | 1.6 | 1 | 0.5 | 4 |
| 64 - My child's teachers are good teachers. | 106 | 57.6 | 61 | 33.2 | 13 | 7.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 4 | 2.2 | 5 |
| 65 - There is a feeling of belonging at my child's school. | 77 | 42.1 | 78 | 42.6 | 21 | 11.5 | 2 | 1.1 | 5 | 2.7 | 6 |
| 66 - My child's teachers think my child can learn. | 106 | 57.9 | 59 | 32.2 | 10 | 5.5 | 4 | 2.2 | 4 | 2.2 | 6 |
| 67 - My child is treated fairly at school. | 92 | 50.5 | 70 | 38.5 | 12 | 6.6 | 3 | 1.6 | 5 | 2.7 | 7 |
| 68 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 67 | 36.6 | 53 | 29.0 | 47 | 25.7 | 12 | 6.6 | 4 | 2.2 | 6 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2003 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |