| 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? |
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| 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? |
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| 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? |
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| 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? |
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| 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? |
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| 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? |
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| 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? |
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| 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? |
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| 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? |
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| 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? |
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| 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? |
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| 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? |
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| 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? |
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| 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? |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| prt21d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 14 | 6.64 |
| YES | 197 | 93.36 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| I enforce family rules for our child about doing homework. |
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| 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. |
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| prt21f | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 128 | 60.66 |
| YES | 83 | 39.34 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| My child has access to the internet at home. |
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| prt21g | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 148 | 70.48 |
| YES | 62 | 29.52 |
| Frequency Missing = 9 |
| Talk to your child about his/her experiences in school. |
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| 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 |
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| 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. |
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| 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 |
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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. | 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 |