MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Parent Frequency Distribution Report
STOUTLAND R-II School district

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
K-1 63 18.37
2ND 26 7.58
3RD 30 8.75
4TH 32 9.33
5TH 41 11.95
6TH 20 5.83
7TH 30 8.75
8TH 26 7.58
9TH 31 9.04
10TH 24 7.00
11TH 13 3.79
12TH 7 2.04

Frequency Missing = 4

 

My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 175 52.08
Girl 161 47.92

Frequency Missing = 11

 

What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 272 80.00
FATHER 45 13.24
STEPMOTHER 12 3.53
STEPFATHER 5 1.47
GRANDMOTHER 5 1.47
OTHER RELATIVE 1 0.29

Frequency Missing = 7

 

How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 16 4.66
1 140 40.82
2 181 52.77
3 OR MORE 6 1.75

Frequency Missing = 4

 

How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 87 25.22
5 - 10 YRS 89 25.80
11 - 15 YRS 43 12.46
OVER 15 YRS 126 36.52

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 73 21.16
2 HRS 134 38.84
3 HRS 85 24.64
4 HRS 40 11.59
5 HRS 7 2.03
6 + HRS 6 1.74

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 39 11.34
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 227 65.99
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 63 18.31
OTHER 15 4.36

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 336 97.11
ASIAN 3 0.87
AMERICAN INDIAN 1 0.29
HISPANIC 6 1.73

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
NONE 1 0.30
1 57 16.86
2 142 42.01
3 87 25.74
4 39 11.54
5 9 2.66
6 3 0.89

Frequency Missing = 9

 

Vocational Education
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 336 96.83
YES 11 3.17
 
Gifted/Talented Program
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 321 92.51
YES 26 7.49
 
Title I Services
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 289 83.29
YES 58 16.71
 
Special Education
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 326 93.95
YES 21 6.05
 
Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
UNDER 30 39 11.34
30 - 39 194 56.40
40 - 49 99 28.78
50 - 59 11 3.20
60 OR OVER 1 0.29

Frequency Missing = 3

 

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 45 14.15
2 YR COLL/TECH 54 16.98
4 YR COLLEGE 191 60.06
OTHER 28 8.81

Frequency Missing = 29

 

Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
ELEM. SCHOOL 6 1.75
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 54 15.79
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 114 33.33
SOME COLLEGE 100 29.24
COLLEGE GRADUATE 46 13.45
GRADUATE SCHOOL 22 6.43

Frequency Missing = 5

 

Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 27 8.21
10,000 - 19,999 58 17.63
20,000 - 29,999 61 18.54
30,000 - 39,999 54 16.41
40,000 - 49,999 49 14.89
50,000 - 59,999 32 9.73
60,000 - 69,999 15 4.56
OVER $70,000 33 10.03

Frequency Missing = 18

 

Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 133 38.66
HALF A & B 94 27.33
MOSTLY B 21 6.10
HALF B & C 38 11.05
MOSTLY C 12 3.49
HALF C & D 12 3.49
MOSTLY D 1 0.29
GRADE NOT GIVEN 33 9.59

Frequency Missing = 3

 

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 171 51.20
GOTTEN WORSE 29 8.68
STAYED THE SAME 134 40.12

Frequency Missing = 13

 

How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 44 12.79
DOESNT DO IT 6 1.74
1/2 HR OR LESS 136 39.53
1 HR 123 35.76
2 HRS 30 8.72
MORE THAN 2 HRS 5 1.45

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT18a Frequency Percent
NEVER 27 7.83
ONCE/TWICE 111 32.17
3-5 TIMES 100 28.99
5-10 TIMES 55 15.94
11+ TIMES 52 15.07

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Gone to an open house at school.
PRT18b Frequency Percent
NEVER 54 15.74
ONCE/TWICE 251 73.18
3-5 TIMES 21 6.12
5-10 TIMES 10 2.92
11+ TIMES 7 2.04

Frequency Missing = 4

 

Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT18c Frequency Percent
NEVER 49 14.24
ONCE/TWICE 210 61.05
3-5 TIMES 62 18.02
5-10 TIMES 11 3.20
11+ TIMES 12 3.49

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Visited the school on your own.
PRT18d Frequency Percent
NEVER 56 16.37
ONCE/TWICE 102 29.82
3-5 TIMES 52 15.20
5-10 TIMES 46 13.45
11+ TIMES 86 25.15

Frequency Missing = 5

 

Helped with after-school activities.
PRT18e Frequency Percent
NEVER 190 55.56
ONCE/TWICE 64 18.71
3-5 TIMES 32 9.36
5-10 TIMES 17 4.97
11+ TIMES 39 11.40

Frequency Missing = 5

 

Helped with classroom learning.
PRT18f Frequency Percent
NEVER 265 77.03
ONCE/TWICE 45 13.08
3-5 TIMES 14 4.07
5-10 TIMES 7 2.03
11+ TIMES 13 3.78

Frequency Missing = 3

 

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 47 13.70
B 137 39.94
C 99 28.86
D 35 10.20
F 3 0.87
DONT KNOW 22 6.41

Frequency Missing = 4

 

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 9 2.62
B 69 20.06
C 138 40.12
D 44 12.79
F 15 4.36
DONT KNOW 69 20.06

Frequency Missing = 3

 

I know the first name
of 5 or more of my child's
closest friends.
prt21a Frequency Percent
NO 28 8.07
YES 319 91.93
 
I know the parents of
5 or more of my child's
closest friends.
prt21b Frequency Percent
NO 108 31.21
YES 238 68.79

Frequency Missing = 1

 

I enforce family rules
about how many hours our
child can watch TV.
prt21c Frequency Percent
NO 108 31.40
YES 236 68.60

Frequency Missing = 3

 

I have expectations for
our child to maintain
a certain grade average.
prt21d Frequency Percent
NO 11 3.21
YES 332 96.79

Frequency Missing = 4

 

I enforce family rules
for our child about doing
homework.
prt21e Frequency Percent
NO 15 4.35
YES 330 95.65

Frequency Missing = 2

 

My child has a computer
at home to use for school
work.
prt21f Frequency Percent
NO 101 29.19
YES 245 70.81

Frequency Missing = 1

 

My child has access to
the internet at home.
prt21g Frequency Percent
NO 147 42.61
YES 198 57.39

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Talk to your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt22a Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 1 0.29
RARELY 4 1.16
OCCASIONALLY 42 12.21
REGULARLY 297 86.34

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Talk to your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt22b Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 44 12.79
RARELY 57 16.57
OCCASIONALLY 115 33.43
REGULARLY 128 37.21

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Talk to your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt22c Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 30 8.75
RARELY 51 14.87
OCCASIONALLY 111 32.36
REGULARLY 151 44.02

Frequency Missing = 4

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

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Parent Frequency Distribution Report
STOUTLAND R-II 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. 43 12.5 183 53.2 69 20.1 41 11.9 8 2.3 3
24 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 66 19.3 200 58.5 45 13.2 27 7.9 4 1.2 5
25 - There are good learning materials at my child's school. 37 10.9 190 55.7 82 24.0 28 8.2 4 1.2 6
26 - My child likes attending this school. 122 35.6 155 45.2 36 10.5 23 6.7 7 2.0 4
27 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 128 37.0 181 52.3 26 7.5 11 3.2 0 0.0 1
28 - My child's school is a good place to learn. 65 19.0 190 55.4 65 19.0 21 6.1 2 0.6 4
29 - My child uses computers effectively at school. 60 17.5 177 51.8 86 25.1 14 4.1 5 1.5 5
30 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 113 32.8 195 56.5 21 6.1 15 4.3 1 0.3 2
31 - I feel my child is safe at school. 89 25.9 191 55.7 42 12.2 18 5.2 3 0.9 4
32 - I am welcome to discuss my child's educational needs with the school. 98 28.7 180 52.8 42 12.3 17 5.0 4 1.2 6
33 - My child's school building is in good condition. 27 7.9 154 45.2 92 27.0 54 15.8 14 4.1 6
34 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 10 3.0 97 28.8 126 37.4 76 22.6 28 8.3 10
35 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 36 10.4 142 41.2 88 25.5 56 16.2 23 6.7 2
36 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 20 5.8 52 15.2 60 17.5 119 34.8 91 26.6 5
37 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 44 12.9 172 50.3 91 26.6 27 7.9 8 2.3 5
38 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 61 17.9 188 55.1 68 19.9 16 4.7 8 2.3 6
39 - The school board listens to parents concerns. 29 8.5 88 25.9 168 49.4 31 9.1 24 7.1 7
40 - It is important for students to have access to computers at school. 176 51.6 147 43.1 14 4.1 2 0.6 2 0.6 6
41 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 44 12.8 169 49.3 98 28.6 23 6.7 9 2.6 4
42 - The school encourages my child to do well on MAP tests. 109 31.5 202 58.4 29 8.4 6 1.7 0 0.0 1
43 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 50 14.8 167 49.4 108 32.0 10 3.0 3 0.9 9
44 - My child's teacher makes learning interesting. 69 20.1 155 45.1 79 23.0 31 9.0 10 2.9 3
45 - Teachers in my child's school really care about my child. 65 19.0 155 45.3 74 21.6 36 10.5 12 3.5 5
46 - If a student in my child's school has a problem, teachers will listen and help. 60 17.4 152 44.2 92 26.7 33 9.6 7 2.0 3
47 - Teachers treat my child with respect. 59 17.2 176 51.2 65 18.9 39 11.3 5 1.5 3
48 - My child knows what he/she are supposed to be learning. 76 22.1 214 62.2 37 10.8 17 4.9 0 0.0 3
49 - My child's teacher expects very good work from my child. 74 21.4 227 65.8 34 9.9 10 2.9 0 0.0 2
50 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career goals. 33 9.6 115 33.4 153 44.5 34 9.9 9 2.6 3
51 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 61 17.8 158 46.2 92 26.9 17 5.0 14 4.1 5
52 - The school has a written plan for improving student achievement 39 11.4 108 31.7 173 50.7 17 5.0 4 1.2 6
53 - What is taught at school meets the needs of my child. 35 10.3 188 55.3 61 17.9 48 14.1 8 2.4 7
54 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 40 11.7 161 46.9 87 25.4 44 12.8 11 3.2 4
55 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 66 19.2 190 55.4 70 20.4 12 3.5 5 1.5 4
56 - I receive information about the educational programs available to my child at school. 41 12.0 166 48.4 79 23.0 38 11.1 19 5.5 4
57 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 59 17.3 196 57.3 55 16.1 25 7.3 7 2.0 5
58 - The school board has high expectations for student learning. 39 11.4 130 37.9 132 38.5 29 8.5 13 3.8 4
59 - My child has fun learning. 61 17.8 186 54.2 55 16.0 35 10.2 6 1.7 4
60 - The community is proud of this school. 97 28.4 157 46.0 68 19.9 16 4.7 3 0.9 6
61 - I receive regular communications from school about how well my child is doing in school. 75 21.9 179 52.2 46 13.4 31 9.0 12 3.5 4
62 - I believe my child can do well in school. 182 53.2 153 44.7 6 1.8 1 0.3 0 0.0 5
63 - Other children are friendly to my child. 100 29.2 190 55.4 33 9.6 13 3.8 7 2.0 4
64 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 87 25.6 175 51.5 50 14.7 23 6.8 5 1.5 7
65 - There is a feeling of belonging at my child's school. 84 24.6 166 48.7 69 20.2 13 3.8 9 2.6 6
66 - My child's teachers think my child can learn. 116 33.9 195 57.0 24 7.0 7 2.0 0 0.0 5
67 - My child is treated fairly at school. 74 21.6 185 54.1 42 12.3 25 7.3 16 4.7 5
68 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 51 15.0 141 41.3 106 31.1 29 8.5 14 4.1 6

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