MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Parent Frequency Distribution Report
EL DORADO SPRINGS R-II School district

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
K-1 83 16.18
2ND 47 9.16
3RD 42 8.19
4TH 39 7.60
5TH 51 9.94
6TH 53 10.33
7TH 56 10.92
8TH 38 7.41
9TH 34 6.63
10TH 29 5.65
11TH 19 3.70
12TH 22 4.29

Frequency Missing = 7

 

My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 248 49.40
Girl 254 50.60

Frequency Missing = 18

 

What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 416 80.93
FATHER 54 10.51
STEPMOTHER 16 3.11
STEPFATHER 3 0.58
GRANDMOTHER 11 2.14
GRANDFATHER 2 0.39
OTHER RELATIVE 6 1.17
UNRELATED 6 1.17

Frequency Missing = 6

 

How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 36 6.99
1 191 37.09
2 283 54.95
3 OR MORE 5 0.97

Frequency Missing = 5

 

How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 124 24.08
5 - 10 YRS 97 18.83
11 - 15 YRS 40 7.77
OVER 15 YRS 254 49.32

Frequency Missing = 5

 

How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 124 24.12
2 HRS 234 45.53
3 HRS 109 21.21
4 HRS 37 7.20
5 HRS 7 1.36
6 + HRS 3 0.58

Frequency Missing = 6

 

Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 85 16.50
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 313 60.78
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 93 18.06
OTHER 24 4.66

Frequency Missing = 5

 

Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 504 98.05
AMERICAN INDIAN 3 0.58
HISPANIC 3 0.58
MULTI-RACIAL 4 0.78

Frequency Missing = 6

 

How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
NONE 5 0.98
1 118 23.09
2 221 43.25
3 112 21.92
4 38 7.44
5 14 2.74
7 OR MORE 3 0.59

Frequency Missing = 9

 

Vocational Education
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 487 93.65
YES 33 6.35
 
Gifted/Talented Program
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 486 93.46
YES 34 6.54
 
Title I Services
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 450 86.54
YES 70 13.46
 
Special Education
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 481 92.50
YES 39 7.50
 
Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
UNDER 30 60 11.72
30 - 39 231 45.12
40 - 49 179 34.96
50 - 59 31 6.05
60 OR OVER 11 2.15

Frequency Missing = 8

 

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 72 14.75
2 YR COLL/TECH 96 19.67
4 YR COLLEGE 285 58.40
OTHER 35 7.17

Frequency Missing = 32

 

Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
ELEM. SCHOOL 3 0.59
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 25 4.93
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 225 44.38
SOME COLLEGE 148 29.19
COLLEGE GRADUATE 63 12.43
GRADUATE SCHOOL 43 8.48

Frequency Missing = 13

 

Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 44 9.09
10,000 - 19,999 81 16.74
20,000 - 29,999 85 17.56
30,000 - 39,999 87 17.98
40,000 - 49,999 48 9.92
50,000 - 59,999 55 11.36
60,000 - 69,999 43 8.88
OVER $70,000 41 8.47

Frequency Missing = 36

 

Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 178 35.53
HALF A & B 122 24.35
MOSTLY B 36 7.19
HALF B & C 57 11.38
MOSTLY C 19 3.79
HALF C & D 22 4.39
MOSTLY D 5 1.00
BELOW D 6 1.20
GRADE NOT GIVEN 56 11.18

Frequency Missing = 19

 

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 255 51.52
GOTTEN WORSE 63 12.73
STAYED THE SAME 177 35.76

Frequency Missing = 25

 

How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 37 7.33
DOESNT DO IT 9 1.78
1/2 HR OR LESS 164 32.48
1 HR 207 40.99
2 HRS 68 13.47
MORE THAN 2 HRS 20 3.96

Frequency Missing = 15

 

Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT18a Frequency Percent
NEVER 43 8.45
ONCE/TWICE 194 38.11
3-5 TIMES 161 31.63
5-10 TIMES 68 13.36
11+ TIMES 43 8.45

Frequency Missing = 11

 

Gone to an open house at school.
PRT18b Frequency Percent
NEVER 111 22.11
ONCE/TWICE 342 68.13
3-5 TIMES 42 8.37
5-10 TIMES 4 0.80
11+ TIMES 3 0.60

Frequency Missing = 18

 

Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT18c Frequency Percent
NEVER 101 20.20
ONCE/TWICE 280 56.00
3-5 TIMES 103 20.60
5-10 TIMES 13 2.60
11+ TIMES 3 0.60

Frequency Missing = 20

 

Visited the school on your own.
PRT18d Frequency Percent
NEVER 77 15.16
ONCE/TWICE 199 39.17
3-5 TIMES 115 22.64
5-10 TIMES 48 9.45
11+ TIMES 69 13.58

Frequency Missing = 12

 

Helped with after-school activities.
PRT18e Frequency Percent
NEVER 267 52.46
ONCE/TWICE 135 26.52
3-5 TIMES 48 9.43
5-10 TIMES 27 5.30
11+ TIMES 32 6.29

Frequency Missing = 11

 

Helped with classroom learning.
PRT18f Frequency Percent
NEVER 387 76.48
ONCE/TWICE 78 15.42
3-5 TIMES 22 4.35
5-10 TIMES 6 1.19
11+ TIMES 13 2.57

Frequency Missing = 14

 

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 58 11.44
B 190 37.48
C 146 28.80
D 61 12.03
F 17 3.35
DONT KNOW 35 6.90

Frequency Missing = 13

 

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 1.97
B 93 18.31
C 211 41.54
D 61 12.01
F 11 2.17
DONT KNOW 122 24.02

Frequency Missing = 12

 

I know the first name
of 5 or more of my child's
closest friends.
prt21a Frequency Percent
NO 49 9.65
YES 459 90.35

Frequency Missing = 12

 

I know the parents of
5 or more of my child's
closest friends.
prt21b Frequency Percent
NO 148 29.19
YES 359 70.81

Frequency Missing = 13

 

I enforce family rules
about how many hours our
child can watch TV.
prt21c Frequency Percent
NO 155 30.45
YES 354 69.55

Frequency Missing = 11

 

I have expectations for
our child to maintain
a certain grade average.
prt21d Frequency Percent
NO 44 8.64
YES 465 91.36

Frequency Missing = 11

 

I enforce family rules
for our child about doing
homework.
prt21e Frequency Percent
NO 18 3.52
YES 493 96.48

Frequency Missing = 9

 

My child has a computer
at home to use for school
work.
prt21f Frequency Percent
NO 160 31.50
YES 348 68.50

Frequency Missing = 12

 

My child has access to
the internet at home.
prt21g Frequency Percent
NO 210 41.26
YES 299 58.74

Frequency Missing = 11

 

Talk to your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt22a Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 1 0.20
RARELY 4 0.79
OCCASIONALLY 68 13.36
REGULARLY 436 85.66

Frequency Missing = 11

 

Talk to your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt22b Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 89 17.55
RARELY 97 19.13
OCCASIONALLY 181 35.70
REGULARLY 140 27.61

Frequency Missing = 13

 

Talk to your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt22c Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 56 11.02
RARELY 71 13.98
OCCASIONALLY 208 40.94
REGULARLY 173 34.06

Frequency Missing = 12

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

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Parent Frequency Distribution Report
EL DORADO SPRINGS 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. 57 11.2 256 50.1 126 24.7 54 10.6 18 3.5 9
24 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 89 17.5 299 58.6 72 14.1 32 6.3 18 3.5 10
25 - There are good learning materials at my child's school. 84 16.3 285 55.3 108 21.0 25 4.9 13 2.5 5
26 - My child likes attending this school. 140 27.3 273 53.2 56 10.9 29 5.7 15 2.9 7
27 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 172 33.7 269 52.6 41 8.0 18 3.5 11 2.2 9
28 - My child's school is a good place to learn. 103 20.2 268 52.7 98 19.3 30 5.9 10 2.0 11
29 - My child uses computers effectively at school. 54 10.7 249 49.1 151 29.8 37 7.3 16 3.2 13
30 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 156 30.4 290 56.4 50 9.7 13 2.5 5 1.0 6
31 - I feel my child is safe at school. 109 21.2 301 58.6 71 13.8 26 5.1 7 1.4 6
32 - I am welcome to discuss my child's educational needs with the school. 138 26.8 274 53.3 73 14.2 22 4.3 7 1.4 6
33 - My child's school building is in good condition. 141 27.6 262 51.3 70 13.7 28 5.5 10 2.0 9
34 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 63 12.4 160 31.4 157 30.8 92 18.0 38 7.5 10
35 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 65 12.8 247 48.7 129 25.4 48 9.5 18 3.6 13
36 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 44 8.7 63 12.4 104 20.5 179 35.3 117 23.1 13
37 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 38 7.5 207 40.7 173 34.0 64 12.6 27 5.3 11
38 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 100 19.8 275 54.6 87 17.3 33 6.5 9 1.8 16
39 - The school board listens to parents concerns. 34 6.7 129 25.6 189 37.5 83 16.5 69 13.7 16
40 - It is important for students to have access to computers at school. 200 39.5 227 44.9 69 13.6 4 0.8 6 1.2 14
41 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 66 13.1 220 43.7 163 32.3 37 7.3 18 3.6 16
42 - The school encourages my child to do well on MAP tests. 116 23.1 300 59.8 80 15.9 6 1.2 0 0.0 18
43 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 57 11.4 205 40.9 212 42.3 19 3.8 8 1.6 19
44 - My child's teacher makes learning interesting. 102 20.1 239 47.0 133 26.2 28 5.5 6 1.2 12
45 - Teachers in my child's school really care about my child. 92 18.3 233 46.2 122 24.2 41 8.1 16 3.2 16
46 - If a student in my child's school has a problem, teachers will listen and help. 75 14.9 237 47.1 141 28.0 35 7.0 15 3.0 17
47 - Teachers treat my child with respect. 94 18.7 281 56.0 85 16.9 34 6.8 8 1.6 18
48 - My child knows what he/she are supposed to be learning. 78 15.5 337 67.0 61 12.1 20 4.0 7 1.4 17
49 - My child's teacher expects very good work from my child. 106 21.0 320 63.4 69 13.7 9 1.8 1 0.2 15
50 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career goals. 31 6.2 165 33.1 225 45.1 64 12.8 14 2.8 21
51 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 92 18.3 217 43.1 141 28.0 35 6.9 19 3.8 16
52 - The school has a written plan for improving student achievement 49 9.8 164 32.8 254 50.8 25 5.0 8 1.6 20
53 - What is taught at school meets the needs of my child. 66 13.0 262 51.8 119 23.5 44 8.7 15 3.0 14
54 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 65 12.9 249 49.3 128 25.3 49 9.7 14 2.8 15
55 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 112 22.2 263 52.1 95 18.8 28 5.5 7 1.4 15
56 - I receive information about the educational programs available to my child at school. 74 14.6 271 53.5 96 18.9 47 9.3 19 3.7 13
57 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 77 15.2 283 55.9 102 20.2 38 7.5 6 1.2 14
58 - The school board has high expectations for student learning. 69 13.5 205 40.2 155 30.4 51 10.0 30 5.9 10
59 - My child has fun learning. 91 17.8 273 53.3 95 18.6 42 8.2 11 2.1 8
60 - The community is proud of this school. 60 11.8 222 43.7 161 31.7 46 9.1 19 3.7 12
61 - I receive regular communications from school about how well my child is doing in school. 97 19.0 247 48.4 93 18.2 51 10.0 22 4.3 10
62 - I believe my child can do well in school. 261 50.6 228 44.2 19 3.7 8 1.6 0 0.0 4
63 - Other children are friendly to my child. 147 28.8 270 52.8 56 11.0 29 5.7 9 1.8 9
64 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 139 27.3 261 51.2 87 17.1 15 2.9 8 1.6 10
65 - There is a feeling of belonging at my child's school. 94 18.6 245 48.4 118 23.3 35 6.9 14 2.8 14
66 - My child's teachers think my child can learn. 139 27.4 303 59.6 56 11.0 9 1.8 1 0.2 12
67 - My child is treated fairly at school. 100 19.8 281 55.6 76 15.0 37 7.3 11 2.2 15
68 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 63 12.4 193 37.8 163 32.0 68 13.3 23 4.5 10
69 - I would be interested in participating in a computer/technology class if offered at our school. 100 20.2 152 30.6 132 26.6 80 16.1 32 6.5 24
70 - I would be interested in participating in a foreign language class if offered at our school. 40 8.1 103 20.8 148 29.8 151 30.4 54 10.9 24
71 - I would be interested in participating in a book club if offered at our school. 28 5.7 104 21.0 179 36.2 143 28.9 41 8.3 25
72 - I would be interested in participating in a parenting class if offered at our school. 21 4.3 68 13.8 185 37.4 168 34.0 52 10.5 26
73 - I would be interested in participating in a reading class if offered at our school. 11 2.2 47 9.5 206 41.6 181 36.6 50 10.1 25
74 - I would be interested in a landscaping/outdoor projects class if offered at our school. 63 12.8 146 29.6 141 28.6 109 22.1 34 6.9 27
75 - I would be interested in a health and fitness class if offered at our school 73 14.7 166 33.5 135 27.3 96 19.4 25 5.1 25
76 - I feel the availability of preschool programs in our community is adequate. 55 11.2 188 38.1 145 29.4 61 12.4 44 8.9 27
77 - I am satisfied with the cleanliness of our school. 76 15.3 264 53.2 93 18.8 44 8.9 19 3.8 24
78 - I feel our school facilities are adequately available for use by community groups (Chamber of Commerce, Girl Scouts, 4-H, etc.). 77 15.6 203 41.1 160 32.4 35 7.1 19 3.8 26

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