| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Parent Frequency Distribution Report |
| AMES VISUAL/PERF. ARTS, ST. LOUIS CITY School District |
| In what grade is your child? | ||
| PRt1 | Frequency | Percent |
| K-1 | 42 | 31.58 |
| 2ND | 20 | 15.04 |
| 3RD | 21 | 15.79 |
| 4TH | 29 | 21.80 |
| 5TH | 21 | 15.79 |
| My child is a: girl, boy | ||
| prt2 | Frequency | Percent |
| Boy | 61 | 47.66 |
| Girl | 67 | 52.34 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| What is your relationship to the child? |
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| prt3 | Frequency | Percent |
| MOTHER | 115 | 87.79 |
| FATHER | 11 | 8.40 |
| STEPFATHER | 1 | 0.76 |
| GRANDMOTHER | 2 | 1.53 |
| OTHER RELATIVE | 1 | 0.76 |
| UNRELATED | 1 | 0.76 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| How many adults in your household work outside the home for pay? |
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| prt4 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 26 | 19.85 |
| 1 | 61 | 46.56 |
| 2 | 41 | 31.30 |
| 3 OR MORE | 3 | 2.29 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| How many years have you lived in this school district? |
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| prt5 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 5 YRS | 27 | 20.61 |
| 5 - 10 YRS | 36 | 27.48 |
| 11 - 15 YRS | 15 | 11.45 |
| OVER 15 YRS | 53 | 40.46 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| How many hours of television does your child usually watch each day? |
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| prt6 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 HR OR LESS | 26 | 19.70 |
| 2 HRS | 34 | 25.76 |
| 3 HRS | 38 | 28.79 |
| 4 HRS | 23 | 17.42 |
| 5 HRS | 8 | 6.06 |
| 6 + HRS | 3 | 2.27 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Which best describes your household? | ||
| prt7 | Frequency | Percent |
| SINGLE PARENT | 68 | 51.91 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-M/F | 48 | 36.64 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-STEP | 11 | 8.40 |
| OTHER | 4 | 3.05 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| prt8 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE (N-HISPC) | 31 | 23.85 |
| AFR. AMERICAN (N-HISPC) | 92 | 70.77 |
| ASIAN | 1 | 0.77 |
| HISPANIC | 2 | 1.54 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 4 | 3.08 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| How many children in your household are under 18 years old? |
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| prt9 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 1 | 0.79 |
| 1 | 26 | 20.63 |
| 2 | 34 | 26.98 |
| 3 | 40 | 31.75 |
| 4 | 16 | 12.70 |
| 5 | 6 | 4.76 |
| 6 | 3 | 2.38 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| Vocational Education | ||
| prt10a | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 102 | 76.69 |
| YES | 31 | 23.31 |
| Gifted/Talented Program | ||
| prt10b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 115 | 86.47 |
| YES | 18 | 13.53 |
| Title I Services | ||
| prt10c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 129 | 96.99 |
| YES | 4 | 3.01 |
| Special Education | ||
| prt10d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 122 | 91.73 |
| YES | 11 | 8.27 |
| Which category best describes your age? |
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| prt11 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 30 | 40 | 30.30 |
| 30 - 39 | 65 | 49.24 |
| 40 - 49 | 23 | 17.42 |
| 50 - 59 | 3 | 2.27 |
| 60 OR OVER | 1 | 0.76 |
| 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 | 14 | 10.61 |
| 2 YR COLL/TECH | 21 | 15.91 |
| 4 YR COLLEGE | 88 | 66.67 |
| OTHER | 9 | 6.82 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Which best describes your level of education? |
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| prt13 | Frequency | Percent |
| ELEM. SCHOOL | 1 | 0.77 |
| SOME HIGH SCHOOL | 16 | 12.31 |
| HIGH SCHOOL GRAD | 32 | 24.62 |
| SOME COLLEGE | 48 | 36.92 |
| COLLEGE GRADUATE | 29 | 22.31 |
| GRADUATE SCHOOL | 4 | 3.08 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Which category best describes the total annual income of your household? |
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| prt14 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER $ 10,000 | 33 | 25.38 |
| 10,000 - 19,999 | 35 | 26.92 |
| 20,000 - 29,999 | 21 | 16.15 |
| 30,000 - 39,999 | 20 | 15.38 |
| 40,000 - 49,999 | 6 | 4.62 |
| 50,000 - 59,999 | 5 | 3.85 |
| 60,000 - 69,999 | 7 | 5.38 |
| OVER $70,000 | 3 | 2.31 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Which of the following best describes your child's grades so far in school? |
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| prt15 | Frequency | Percent |
| MOSTLY A | 20 | 15.75 |
| HALF A & B | 25 | 19.69 |
| MOSTLY B | 10 | 7.87 |
| HALF B & C | 14 | 11.02 |
| MOSTLY C | 10 | 7.87 |
| HALF C & D | 6 | 4.72 |
| GRADE NOT GIVEN | 42 | 33.07 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| 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 | 35 | 28.23 |
| GOTTEN WORSE | 41 | 33.06 |
| STAYED THE SAME | 48 | 38.71 |
| Frequency Missing = 9 |
| How much time does your child spend on homework each day? |
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| prt17 | Frequency | Percent |
| DOESNT HAVE ANY | 11 | 8.46 |
| 1/2 HR OR LESS | 19 | 14.62 |
| 1 HR | 74 | 56.92 |
| 2 HRS | 19 | 14.62 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 7 | 5.38 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Talked to your child's teacher. | ||
| PRT18a | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 4 | 3.08 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 31 | 23.85 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 34 | 26.15 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 22 | 16.92 |
| 11+ TIMES | 39 | 30.00 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Gone to an open house at school. | ||
| PRT18b | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 27 | 20.77 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 66 | 50.77 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 31 | 23.85 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 2 | 1.54 |
| 11+ TIMES | 4 | 3.08 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Attended parent/teacher meetings. | ||
| PRT18c | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 16 | 12.50 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 35 | 27.34 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 53 | 41.41 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 9 | 7.03 |
| 11+ TIMES | 15 | 11.72 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| Visited the school on your own. | ||
| PRT18d | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 10 | 7.81 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 29 | 22.66 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 37 | 28.91 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 18 | 14.06 |
| 11+ TIMES | 34 | 26.56 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| Helped with after-school activities. | ||
| PRT18e | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 86 | 66.67 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 24 | 18.60 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 13 | 10.08 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 3 | 2.33 |
| 11+ TIMES | 3 | 2.33 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Helped with classroom learning. | ||
| PRT18f | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 85 | 66.41 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 19 | 14.84 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 9 | 7.03 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 8 | 6.25 |
| 11+ TIMES | 7 | 5.47 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| 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 | 11 | 8.46 |
| B | 17 | 13.08 |
| C | 48 | 36.92 |
| D | 22 | 16.92 |
| F | 10 | 7.69 |
| DONT KNOW | 22 | 16.92 |
| 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 | 4 | 3.08 |
| B | 17 | 13.08 |
| C | 46 | 35.38 |
| D | 19 | 14.62 |
| F | 4 | 3.08 |
| DONT KNOW | 40 | 30.77 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| I know the first name of 5 or more of my child's closest friends. |
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| prt21a | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 23 | 17.56 |
| YES | 108 | 82.44 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| I know the parents of 5 or more of my child's closest friends. |
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| prt21b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 71 | 54.20 |
| YES | 60 | 45.80 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| I enforce family rules about how many hours our child can watch TV. |
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| prt21c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 23 | 17.56 |
| YES | 108 | 82.44 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| I have expectations for our child to maintain a certain grade average. |
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| prt21d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 8 | 6.06 |
| YES | 124 | 93.94 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| I enforce family rules for our child about doing homework. |
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| prt21e | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 1 | 0.76 |
| YES | 131 | 99.24 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| My child has a computer at home to use for school work. |
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| prt21f | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 53 | 40.15 |
| YES | 79 | 59.85 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| My child has access to the internet at home. |
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| prt21g | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 66 | 50.38 |
| YES | 65 | 49.62 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Talk to your child about his/her experiences in school. |
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| prt22a | Frequency | Percent |
| OCCASIONALLY | 10 | 7.58 |
| REGULARLY | 122 | 92.42 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Talk to your child about his/her plans for high school classes |
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| prt22b | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 23 | 17.56 |
| RARELY | 25 | 19.08 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 36 | 27.48 |
| REGULARLY | 47 | 35.88 |
| 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 | 15 | 11.45 |
| RARELY | 17 | 12.98 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 44 | 33.59 |
| REGULARLY | 55 | 41.98 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2003 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Parent Frequency Distribution Report |
| AMES VISUAL/PERF. ARTS, 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. | 22 | 17.1 | 58 | 45.0 | 40 | 31.0 | 7 | 5.4 | 2 | 1.6 | 4 |
| 24 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. | 36 | 28.6 | 61 | 48.4 | 22 | 17.5 | 7 | 5.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 7 |
| 25 - There are good learning materials at my child's school. | 28 | 22.2 | 73 | 57.9 | 20 | 15.9 | 5 | 4.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 7 |
| 26 - My child likes attending this school. | 66 | 51.2 | 46 | 35.7 | 14 | 10.9 | 2 | 1.6 | 1 | 0.8 | 4 |
| 27 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. | 56 | 43.4 | 54 | 41.9 | 15 | 11.6 | 3 | 2.3 | 1 | 0.8 | 4 |
| 28 - My child's school is a good place to learn. | 42 | 33.1 | 64 | 50.4 | 17 | 13.4 | 4 | 3.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 6 |
| 29 - My child uses computers effectively at school. | 28 | 22.2 | 62 | 49.2 | 30 | 23.8 | 5 | 4.0 | 1 | 0.8 | 7 |
| 30 - I know how well my child is doing in class. | 47 | 36.4 | 60 | 46.5 | 17 | 13.2 | 4 | 3.1 | 1 | 0.8 | 4 |
| 31 - I feel my child is safe at school. | 38 | 29.9 | 65 | 51.2 | 19 | 15.0 | 5 | 3.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 6 |
| 32 - I am welcome to discuss my child's educational needs with the school. | 49 | 39.2 | 58 | 46.4 | 16 | 12.8 | 2 | 1.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 8 |
| 33 - My child's school building is in good condition. | 25 | 19.8 | 62 | 49.2 | 29 | 23.0 | 8 | 6.3 | 2 | 1.6 | 7 |
| 34 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. | 10 | 7.8 | 30 | 23.4 | 40 | 31.3 | 28 | 21.9 | 20 | 15.6 | 5 |
| 35 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. | 21 | 16.8 | 56 | 44.8 | 39 | 31.2 | 6 | 4.8 | 3 | 2.4 | 8 |
| 36 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. | 14 | 11.1 | 16 | 12.7 | 26 | 20.6 | 39 | 31.0 | 31 | 24.6 | 7 |
| 37 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 6 | 4.7 | 19 | 15.0 | 33 | 26.0 | 46 | 36.2 | 23 | 18.1 | 6 |
| 38 - The school encourages parents to be involved. | 51 | 40.5 | 63 | 50.0 | 11 | 8.7 | 1 | 0.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 7 |
| 39 - The school board listens to parents concerns. | 13 | 10.1 | 30 | 23.3 | 40 | 31.0 | 19 | 14.7 | 27 | 20.9 | 4 |
| 40 - It is important for students to have access to computers at school. | 80 | 62.0 | 42 | 32.6 | 5 | 3.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 1.6 | 4 |
| 41 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. | 41 | 32.5 | 61 | 48.4 | 19 | 15.1 | 4 | 3.2 | 1 | 0.8 | 7 |
| 42 - The school encourages my child to do well on MAP tests. | 48 | 38.1 | 52 | 41.3 | 24 | 19.0 | 2 | 1.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 7 |
| 43 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 22 | 18.2 | 46 | 38.0 | 45 | 37.2 | 7 | 5.8 | 1 | 0.8 | 12 |
| 44 - My child's teacher makes learning interesting. | 34 | 27.0 | 58 | 46.0 | 32 | 25.4 | 1 | 0.8 | 1 | 0.8 | 7 |
| 45 - Teachers in my child's school really care about my child. | 35 | 27.6 | 49 | 38.6 | 32 | 25.2 | 7 | 5.5 | 4 | 3.1 | 6 |
| 46 - If a student in my child's school has a problem, teachers will listen and help. | 29 | 23.4 | 62 | 50.0 | 30 | 24.2 | 2 | 1.6 | 1 | 0.8 | 9 |
| 47 - Teachers treat my child with respect. | 40 | 31.7 | 65 | 51.6 | 20 | 15.9 | 1 | 0.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 7 |
| 48 - My child knows what he/she are supposed to be learning. | 36 | 28.6 | 67 | 53.2 | 21 | 16.7 | 2 | 1.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 7 |
| 49 - My child's teacher expects very good work from my child. | 46 | 37.1 | 63 | 50.8 | 14 | 11.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0.8 | 9 |
| 50 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career goals. | 19 | 15.6 | 51 | 41.8 | 41 | 33.6 | 10 | 8.2 | 1 | 0.8 | 11 |
| 51 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. | 18 | 14.6 | 49 | 39.8 | 43 | 35.0 | 7 | 5.7 | 6 | 4.9 | 10 |
| 52 - The school has a written plan for improving student achievement | 22 | 17.9 | 50 | 40.7 | 43 | 35.0 | 6 | 4.9 | 2 | 1.6 | 10 |
| 53 - What is taught at school meets the needs of my child. | 28 | 22.4 | 63 | 50.4 | 26 | 20.8 | 7 | 5.6 | 1 | 0.8 | 8 |
| 54 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. | 33 | 26.2 | 69 | 54.8 | 19 | 15.1 | 4 | 3.2 | 1 | 0.8 | 7 |
| 55 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. | 49 | 38.9 | 52 | 41.3 | 17 | 13.5 | 4 | 3.2 | 4 | 3.2 | 7 |
| 56 - I receive information about the educational programs available to my child at school. | 34 | 27.4 | 56 | 45.2 | 22 | 17.7 | 10 | 8.1 | 2 | 1.6 | 9 |
| 57 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. | 38 | 29.7 | 67 | 52.3 | 19 | 14.8 | 3 | 2.3 | 1 | 0.8 | 5 |
| 58 - The school board has high expectations for student learning. | 25 | 19.8 | 39 | 31.0 | 34 | 27.0 | 21 | 16.7 | 7 | 5.6 | 7 |
| 59 - My child has fun learning. | 46 | 35.9 | 66 | 51.6 | 11 | 8.6 | 1 | 0.8 | 4 | 3.1 | 5 |
| 60 - The community is proud of this school. | 26 | 21.0 | 47 | 37.9 | 44 | 35.5 | 3 | 2.4 | 4 | 3.2 | 9 |
| 61 - I receive regular communications from school about how well my child is doing in school. | 26 | 21.0 | 50 | 40.3 | 30 | 24.2 | 13 | 10.5 | 5 | 4.0 | 9 |
| 62 - I believe my child can do well in school. | 83 | 65.9 | 40 | 31.7 | 2 | 1.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0.8 | 7 |
| 63 - Other children are friendly to my child. | 35 | 27.6 | 62 | 48.8 | 22 | 17.3 | 6 | 4.7 | 2 | 1.6 | 6 |
| 64 - My child's teachers are good teachers. | 48 | 38.1 | 54 | 42.9 | 24 | 19.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 7 |
| 65 - There is a feeling of belonging at my child's school. | 36 | 28.8 | 53 | 42.4 | 32 | 25.6 | 2 | 1.6 | 2 | 1.6 | 8 |
| 66 - My child's teachers think my child can learn. | 55 | 43.7 | 63 | 50.0 | 8 | 6.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 7 |
| 67 - My child is treated fairly at school. | 35 | 28.2 | 70 | 56.5 | 17 | 13.7 | 2 | 1.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 9 |
| 68 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 16 | 12.9 | 26 | 21.0 | 47 | 37.9 | 27 | 21.8 | 8 | 6.5 | 9 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2003 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |