MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Parent Frequency Distribution Report
ASHLAND ELEM. AND BR., ST. LOUIS CITY School District

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
K-1 55 25.58
2ND 38 17.67
3RD 46 21.40
4TH 42 19.53
5TH 34 15.81

Frequency Missing = 4

 

My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 89 44.28
Girl 112 55.72

Frequency Missing = 18

 

What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 183 86.73
FATHER 11 5.21
STEPFATHER 1 0.47
GRANDMOTHER 9 4.27
OTHER RELATIVE 5 2.37
UNRELATED 2 0.95

Frequency Missing = 8

 

How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 60 27.91
1 99 46.05
2 50 23.26
3 OR MORE 6 2.79

Frequency Missing = 4

 

How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 113 52.80
5 - 10 YRS 46 21.50
11 - 15 YRS 9 4.21
OVER 15 YRS 46 21.50

Frequency Missing = 5

 

How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 17 7.94
2 HRS 57 26.64
3 HRS 53 24.77
4 HRS 36 16.82
5 HRS 35 16.36
6 + HRS 16 7.48

Frequency Missing = 5

 

Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 130 60.19
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 48 22.22
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 24 11.11
OTHER 14 6.48

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
AFR. AMERICAN (N-HISPC) 208 98.11
ASIAN 1 0.47
MULTI-RACIAL 3 1.42

Frequency Missing = 7

 

How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
NONE 4 1.91
1 31 14.83
2 47 22.49
3 47 22.49
4 31 14.83
5 26 12.44
6 16 7.66
7 OR MORE 7 3.35

Frequency Missing = 10

 

Vocational Education
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 152 69.41
YES 67 30.59
 
Gifted/Talented Program
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 215 98.17
YES 4 1.83
 
Title I Services
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 214 97.72
YES 5 2.28
 
Special Education
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 202 92.24
YES 17 7.76
 
Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
UNDER 30 75 35.21
30 - 39 73 34.27
40 - 49 52 24.41
50 - 59 7 3.29
60 OR OVER 6 2.82

Frequency Missing = 6

 

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 34 16.50
2 YR COLL/TECH 41 19.90
4 YR COLLEGE 115 55.83
OTHER 16 7.77

Frequency Missing = 13

 

Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
ELEM. SCHOOL 11 5.26
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 48 22.97
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 69 33.01
SOME COLLEGE 59 28.23
COLLEGE GRADUATE 18 8.61
GRADUATE SCHOOL 4 1.91

Frequency Missing = 10

 

Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 94 44.34
10,000 - 19,999 62 29.25
20,000 - 29,999 31 14.62
30,000 - 39,999 11 5.19
40,000 - 49,999 6 2.83
50,000 - 59,999 8 3.77

Frequency Missing = 7

 

Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 31 14.49
HALF A & B 43 20.09
MOSTLY B 16 7.48
HALF B & C 33 15.42
MOSTLY C 19 8.88
HALF C & D 8 3.74
MOSTLY D 6 2.80
BELOW D 4 1.87
GRADE NOT GIVEN 54 25.23

Frequency Missing = 5

 

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 72 33.80
GOTTEN WORSE 62 29.11
STAYED THE SAME 79 37.09

Frequency Missing = 6

 

How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 18 8.22
1/2 HR OR LESS 23 10.50
1 HR 94 42.92
2 HRS 61 27.85
MORE THAN 2 HRS 23 10.50
 
Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT18a Frequency Percent
NEVER 11 5.21
ONCE/TWICE 65 30.81
3-5 TIMES 55 26.07
5-10 TIMES 41 19.43
11+ TIMES 39 18.48

Frequency Missing = 8

 

Gone to an open house at school.
PRT18b Frequency Percent
NEVER 68 32.69
ONCE/TWICE 67 32.21
3-5 TIMES 50 24.04
5-10 TIMES 12 5.77
11+ TIMES 11 5.29

Frequency Missing = 11

 

Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT18c Frequency Percent
NEVER 39 18.57
ONCE/TWICE 62 29.52
3-5 TIMES 63 30.00
5-10 TIMES 26 12.38
11+ TIMES 20 9.52

Frequency Missing = 9

 

Visited the school on your own.
PRT18d Frequency Percent
NEVER 23 10.85
ONCE/TWICE 61 28.77
3-5 TIMES 52 24.53
5-10 TIMES 24 11.32
11+ TIMES 52 24.53

Frequency Missing = 7

 

Helped with after-school activities.
PRT18e Frequency Percent
NEVER 157 74.41
ONCE/TWICE 37 17.54
3-5 TIMES 6 2.84
5-10 TIMES 4 1.90
11+ TIMES 7 3.32

Frequency Missing = 8

 

Helped with classroom learning.
PRT18f Frequency Percent
NEVER 136 65.07
ONCE/TWICE 31 14.83
3-5 TIMES 18 8.61
5-10 TIMES 8 3.83
11+ TIMES 16 7.66

Frequency Missing = 10

 

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 29 13.81
B 39 18.57
C 60 28.57
D 25 11.90
F 15 7.14
DONT KNOW 42 20.00

Frequency Missing = 9

 

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 10 4.69
B 36 16.90
C 56 26.29
D 26 12.21
F 12 5.63
DONT KNOW 73 34.27

Frequency Missing = 6

 

I know the first name
of 5 or more of my child's
closest friends.
prt21a Frequency Percent
NO 57 26.64
YES 157 73.36

Frequency Missing = 5

 

I know the parents of
5 or more of my child's
closest friends.
prt21b Frequency Percent
NO 113 53.05
YES 100 46.95

Frequency Missing = 6

 

I enforce family rules
about how many hours our
child can watch TV.
prt21c Frequency Percent
NO 39 18.22
YES 175 81.78

Frequency Missing = 5

 

I have expectations for
our child to maintain
a certain grade average.
prt21d Frequency Percent
NO 14 6.64
YES 197 93.36

Frequency Missing = 8

 

I enforce family rules
for our child about doing
homework.
prt21e Frequency Percent
NO 2 0.95
YES 209 99.05

Frequency Missing = 8

 

My child has a computer
at home to use for school
work.
prt21f Frequency Percent
NO 128 60.66
YES 83 39.34

Frequency Missing = 8

 

My child has access to
the internet at home.
prt21g Frequency Percent
NO 148 70.48
YES 62 29.52

Frequency Missing = 9

 

Talk to your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt22a Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 4 1.85
RARELY 10 4.63
OCCASIONALLY 34 15.74
REGULARLY 168 77.78

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Talk to your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt22b Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 40 18.43
RARELY 34 15.67
OCCASIONALLY 52 23.96
REGULARLY 91 41.94

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Talk to your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt22c Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 31 14.35
RARELY 36 16.67
OCCASIONALLY 51 23.61
REGULARLY 98 45.37

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
ASHLAND ELEM. AND BR., 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. 51 24.8 74 35.9 64 31.1 8 3.9 9 4.4 13
24 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 61 29.8 94 45.9 38 18.5 8 3.9 4 2.0 14
25 - There are good learning materials at my child's school. 49 23.8 90 43.7 46 22.3 14 6.8 7 3.4 13
26 - My child likes attending this school. 99 47.1 76 36.2 25 11.9 6 2.9 4 1.9 9
27 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 75 37.1 99 49.0 20 9.9 4 2.0 4 2.0 17
28 - My child's school is a good place to learn. 61 29.8 93 45.4 43 21.0 6 2.9 2 1.0 14
29 - My child uses computers effectively at school. 28 14.1 40 20.2 69 34.8 44 22.2 17 8.6 21
30 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 68 33.3 96 47.1 32 15.7 5 2.5 3 1.5 15
31 - I feel my child is safe at school. 69 33.0 80 38.3 51 24.4 5 2.4 4 1.9 10
32 - I am welcome to discuss my child's educational needs with the school. 84 40.8 99 48.1 20 9.7 2 1.0 1 0.5 13
33 - My child's school building is in good condition. 47 22.5 99 47.4 44 21.1 14 6.7 5 2.4 10
34 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 17 8.5 46 22.9 72 35.8 39 19.4 27 13.4 18
35 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 33 16.2 92 45.1 63 30.9 13 6.4 3 1.5 15
36 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 36 17.5 32 15.5 46 22.3 49 23.8 43 20.9 13
37 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 21 10.4 36 17.8 58 28.7 49 24.3 38 18.8 17
38 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 87 42.6 81 39.7 28 13.7 6 2.9 2 1.0 15
39 - The school board listens to parents concerns. 36 17.9 48 23.9 70 34.8 20 10.0 27 13.4 18
40 - It is important for students to have access to computers at school. 102 49.3 71 34.3 30 14.5 3 1.4 1 0.5 12
41 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 70 34.0 80 38.8 42 20.4 10 4.9 4 1.9 13
42 - The school encourages my child to do well on MAP tests. 90 44.1 76 37.3 32 15.7 4 2.0 2 1.0 15
43 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 36 17.9 78 38.8 77 38.3 7 3.5 3 1.5 18
44 - My child's teacher makes learning interesting. 64 32.5 79 40.1 50 25.4 1 0.5 3 1.5 22
45 - Teachers in my child's school really care about my child. 56 27.7 75 37.1 54 26.7 9 4.5 8 4.0 17
46 - If a student in my child's school has a problem, teachers will listen and help. 55 28.4 77 39.7 48 24.7 10 5.2 4 2.1 25
47 - Teachers treat my child with respect. 64 31.1 95 46.1 42 20.4 3 1.5 2 1.0 13
48 - My child knows what he/she are supposed to be learning. 88 43.1 79 38.7 35 17.2 1 0.5 1 0.5 15
49 - My child's teacher expects very good work from my child. 89 43.2 91 44.2 22 10.7 4 1.9 0 0.0 13
50 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career goals. 34 16.8 74 36.6 75 37.1 15 7.4 4 2.0 17
51 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 45 22.5 74 37.0 63 31.5 11 5.5 7 3.5 19
52 - The school has a written plan for improving student achievement 39 19.4 77 38.3 68 33.8 10 5.0 7 3.5 18
53 - What is taught at school meets the needs of my child. 57 28.1 80 39.4 54 26.6 7 3.4 5 2.5 16
54 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 55 27.4 96 47.8 35 17.4 8 4.0 7 3.5 18
55 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 64 31.5 79 38.9 47 23.2 7 3.4 6 3.0 16
56 - I receive information about the educational programs available to my child at school. 54 26.9 69 34.3 40 19.9 22 10.9 16 8.0 18
57 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 53 26.0 98 48.0 39 19.1 8 3.9 6 2.9 15
58 - The school board has high expectations for student learning. 44 22.1 70 35.2 54 27.1 16 8.0 15 7.5 20
59 - My child has fun learning. 77 37.4 82 39.8 28 13.6 10 4.9 9 4.4 13
60 - The community is proud of this school. 52 25.4 69 33.7 63 30.7 12 5.9 9 4.4 14
61 - I receive regular communications from school about how well my child is doing in school. 57 28.2 67 33.2 51 25.2 16 7.9 11 5.4 17
62 - I believe my child can do well in school. 136 64.5 63 29.9 11 5.2 0 0.0 1 0.5 8
63 - Other children are friendly to my child. 57 27.4 96 46.2 43 20.7 7 3.4 5 2.4 11
64 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 82 40.0 77 37.6 40 19.5 5 2.4 1 0.5 14
65 - There is a feeling of belonging at my child's school. 45 21.7 94 45.4 51 24.6 12 5.8 5 2.4 12
66 - My child's teachers think my child can learn. 81 39.3 92 44.7 31 15.0 2 1.0 0 0.0 13
67 - My child is treated fairly at school. 62 30.7 102 50.5 34 16.8 3 1.5 1 0.5 17
68 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 37 18.6 43 21.6 49 24.6 43 21.6 27 13.6 20

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