MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Parent Frequency Distribution Report
NORBORNE R-VIII School district

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
K-1 17 13.49
2ND 11 8.73
3RD 7 5.56
4TH 9 7.14
5TH 9 7.14
6TH 7 5.56
7TH 15 11.90
8TH 13 10.32
9TH 8 6.35
10TH 9 7.14
11TH 9 7.14
12TH 12 9.52

Frequency Missing = 1

 

My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 64 51.20
Girl 61 48.80

Frequency Missing = 2

 

What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 102 82.26
FATHER 13 10.48
STEPMOTHER 3 2.42
STEPFATHER 1 0.81
GRANDMOTHER 3 2.42
OTHER RELATIVE 2 1.61

Frequency Missing = 3

 

How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 7 5.56
1 22 17.46
2 86 68.25
3 OR MORE 11 8.73

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 26 20.47
5 - 10 YRS 22 17.32
11 - 15 YRS 26 20.47
OVER 15 YRS 53 41.73
 
How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 33 25.98
2 HRS 42 33.07
3 HRS 36 28.35
4 HRS 7 5.51
5 HRS 3 2.36
6 + HRS 6 4.72
 
Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 16 12.60
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 86 67.72
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 20 15.75
OTHER 5 3.94
 
Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 120 96.77
AFR. AMERICAN (N-HISPC) 4 3.23

Frequency Missing = 3

 

How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
NONE 3 2.36
1 23 18.11
2 39 30.71
3 30 23.62
4 24 18.90
5 8 6.30
 
Vocational Education
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 114 89.76
YES 13 10.24
 
Gifted/Talented Program
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 125 98.43
YES 2 1.57
 
Title I Services
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 110 86.61
YES 17 13.39
 
Special Education
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 116 91.34
YES 11 8.66
 
Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
UNDER 30 16 12.60
30 - 39 56 44.09
40 - 49 42 33.07
50 - 59 10 7.87
60 OR OVER 3 2.36
 
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 17 13.82
2 YR COLL/TECH 21 17.07
4 YR COLLEGE 70 56.91
OTHER 15 12.20

Frequency Missing = 4

 

Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
ELEM. SCHOOL 2 1.59
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 19 15.08
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 44 34.92
SOME COLLEGE 29 23.02
COLLEGE GRADUATE 19 15.08
GRADUATE SCHOOL 13 10.32

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 14 12.28
10,000 - 19,999 16 14.04
20,000 - 29,999 10 8.77
30,000 - 39,999 25 21.93
40,000 - 49,999 16 14.04
50,000 - 59,999 17 14.91
60,000 - 69,999 6 5.26
OVER $70,000 10 8.77

Frequency Missing = 13

 

Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 37 29.37
HALF A & B 43 34.13
MOSTLY B 11 8.73
HALF B & C 15 11.90
MOSTLY C 5 3.97
HALF C & D 8 6.35
BELOW D 1 0.79
GRADE NOT GIVEN 6 4.76

Frequency Missing = 1

 

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 68 54.84
GOTTEN WORSE 11 8.87
STAYED THE SAME 45 36.29

Frequency Missing = 3

 

How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 7 5.56
1/2 HR OR LESS 31 24.60
1 HR 49 38.89
2 HRS 30 23.81
MORE THAN 2 HRS 9 7.14

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT18a Frequency Percent
NEVER 2 1.57
ONCE/TWICE 53 41.73
3-5 TIMES 36 28.35
5-10 TIMES 19 14.96
11+ TIMES 17 13.39
 
Gone to an open house at school.
PRT18b Frequency Percent
NEVER 23 18.11
ONCE/TWICE 93 73.23
3-5 TIMES 6 4.72
5-10 TIMES 2 1.57
11+ TIMES 3 2.36
 
Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT18c Frequency Percent
NEVER 9 7.09
ONCE/TWICE 82 64.57
3-5 TIMES 26 20.47
5-10 TIMES 8 6.30
11+ TIMES 2 1.57
 
Visited the school on your own.
PRT18d Frequency Percent
NEVER 14 11.11
ONCE/TWICE 40 31.75
3-5 TIMES 21 16.67
5-10 TIMES 18 14.29
11+ TIMES 33 26.19

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Helped with after-school activities.
PRT18e Frequency Percent
NEVER 60 47.62
ONCE/TWICE 32 25.40
3-5 TIMES 13 10.32
5-10 TIMES 4 3.17
11+ TIMES 17 13.49

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Helped with classroom learning.
PRT18f Frequency Percent
NEVER 99 78.57
ONCE/TWICE 16 12.70
3-5 TIMES 1 0.79
5-10 TIMES 1 0.79
11+ TIMES 9 7.14

Frequency Missing = 1

 

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 25 19.69
B 53 41.73
C 34 26.77
D 5 3.94
F 3 2.36
DONT KNOW 7 5.51
 
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 1 0.79
B 15 11.81
C 58 45.67
D 31 24.41
F 1 0.79
DONT KNOW 21 16.54
 
I know the first name
of 5 or more of my child's
closest friends.
prt21a Frequency Percent
NO 5 3.94
YES 122 96.06
 
I know the parents of
5 or more of my child's
closest friends.
prt21b Frequency Percent
NO 14 11.11
YES 112 88.89

Frequency Missing = 1

 

I enforce family rules
about how many hours our
child can watch TV.
prt21c Frequency Percent
NO 37 29.60
YES 88 70.40

Frequency Missing = 2

 

I have expectations for
our child to maintain
a certain grade average.
prt21d Frequency Percent
NO 7 5.56
YES 119 94.44

Frequency Missing = 1

 

I enforce family rules
for our child about doing
homework.
prt21e Frequency Percent
NO 2 1.59
YES 124 98.41

Frequency Missing = 1

 

My child has a computer
at home to use for school
work.
prt21f Frequency Percent
NO 36 28.57
YES 90 71.43

Frequency Missing = 1

 

My child has access to
the internet at home.
prt21g Frequency Percent
NO 43 34.40
YES 82 65.60

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Talk to your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt22a Frequency Percent
RARELY 1 0.79
OCCASIONALLY 16 12.70
REGULARLY 109 86.51

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Talk to your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt22b Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 9 7.20
RARELY 24 19.20
OCCASIONALLY 45 36.00
REGULARLY 47 37.60

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Talk to your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt22c Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 4 3.17
RARELY 19 15.08
OCCASIONALLY 46 36.51
REGULARLY 57 45.24

Frequency Missing = 1

Data Collected in Fall, 2002
Tables Posted April 15, 2006
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Parent Frequency Distribution Report
NORBORNE R-VIII 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. 21 16.5 61 48.0 33 26.0 10 7.9 2 1.6 0
24 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 39 31.0 66 52.4 15 11.9 3 2.4 3 2.4 1
25 - There are good learning materials at my child's school. 22 17.6 72 57.6 24 19.2 5 4.0 2 1.6 2
26 - My child likes attending this school. 51 40.5 53 42.1 10 7.9 3 2.4 9 7.1 1
27 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 76 60.3 46 36.5 4 3.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
28 - My child's school is a good place to learn. 51 40.8 60 48.0 11 8.8 3 2.4 0 0.0 2
29 - My child uses computers effectively at school. 33 26.4 65 52.0 26 20.8 0 0.0 1 0.8 2
30 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 43 34.1 70 55.6 7 5.6 6 4.8 0 0.0 1
31 - I feel my child is safe at school. 55 43.7 63 50.0 7 5.6 0 0.0 1 0.8 1
32 - I am welcome to discuss my child's educational needs with the school. 57 45.2 64 50.8 5 4.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
33 - My child's school building is in good condition. 60 47.6 57 45.2 9 7.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
34 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 26 20.6 67 53.2 24 19.0 6 4.8 3 2.4 1
35 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 31 24.6 47 37.3 20 15.9 16 12.7 12 9.5 1
36 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 10 7.9 13 10.3 9 7.1 33 26.2 61 48.4 1
37 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 20 15.9 76 60.3 24 19.0 1 0.8 5 4.0 1
38 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 44 34.9 65 51.6 14 11.1 0 0.0 3 2.4 1
39 - The school board listens to parents concerns. 15 11.9 60 47.6 39 31.0 5 4.0 7 5.6 1
40 - It is important for students to have access to computers at school. 47 37.3 62 49.2 16 12.7 1 0.8 0 0.0 1
41 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 26 20.6 70 55.6 27 21.4 2 1.6 1 0.8 1
42 - The school encourages my child to do well on MAP tests. 51 41.1 57 46.0 14 11.3 2 1.6 0 0.0 3
43 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 21 16.8 53 42.4 43 34.4 8 6.4 0 0.0 2
44 - My child's teacher makes learning interesting. 22 17.5 64 50.8 33 26.2 6 4.8 1 0.8 1
45 - Teachers in my child's school really care about my child. 38 30.2 49 38.9 23 18.3 8 6.3 8 6.3 1
46 - If a student in my child's school has a problem, teachers will listen and help. 30 24.2 60 48.4 27 21.8 3 2.4 4 3.2 3
47 - Teachers treat my child with respect. 29 23.4 71 57.3 19 15.3 1 0.8 4 3.2 3
48 - My child knows what he/she are supposed to be learning. 31 24.6 81 64.3 9 7.1 5 4.0 0 0.0 1
49 - My child's teacher expects very good work from my child. 35 28.2 79 63.7 8 6.5 2 1.6 0 0.0 3
50 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career goals. 11 8.7 60 47.6 48 38.1 4 3.2 3 2.4 1
51 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 29 23.0 66 52.4 23 18.3 3 2.4 5 4.0 1
52 - The school has a written plan for improving student achievement 16 12.9 49 39.5 55 44.4 2 1.6 2 1.6 3
53 - What is taught at school meets the needs of my child. 25 20.3 62 50.4 27 22.0 8 6.5 1 0.8 4
54 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 26 20.8 68 54.4 26 20.8 4 3.2 1 0.8 2
55 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 38 30.6 73 58.9 12 9.7 1 0.8 0 0.0 3
56 - I receive information about the educational programs available to my child at school. 31 24.8 66 52.8 18 14.4 5 4.0 5 4.0 2
57 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 27 21.4 77 61.1 17 13.5 3 2.4 2 1.6 1
58 - The school board has high expectations for student learning. 25 20.2 71 57.3 21 16.9 2 1.6 5 4.0 3
59 - My child has fun learning. 27 21.4 68 54.0 18 14.3 8 6.3 5 4.0 1
60 - The community is proud of this school. 38 30.2 65 51.6 20 15.9 1 0.8 2 1.6 1
61 - I receive regular communications from school about how well my child is doing in school. 35 28.0 62 49.6 18 14.4 5 4.0 5 4.0 2
62 - I believe my child can do well in school. 71 56.3 54 42.9 1 0.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
63 - Other children are friendly to my child. 39 31.0 68 54.0 13 10.3 2 1.6 4 3.2 1
64 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 43 34.1 64 50.8 17 13.5 1 0.8 1 0.8 1
65 - There is a feeling of belonging at my child's school. 37 29.6 69 55.2 15 12.0 3 2.4 1 0.8 2
66 - My child's teachers think my child can learn. 51 40.5 65 51.6 8 6.3 2 1.6 0 0.0 1
67 - My child is treated fairly at school. 39 31.0 63 50.0 14 11.1 4 3.2 6 4.8 1
68 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 31 24.8 56 44.8 30 24.0 3 2.4 5 4.0 2

Data Collected in Fall, 2002
Tables Posted April 15, 2006
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education