| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Parent Frequency Distribution Report |
| NIXA R-II School district |
| In what grade is your child? | ||
| PRt1 | Frequency | Percent |
| K-1 | 338 | 23.20 |
| 2ND | 131 | 8.99 |
| 3RD | 166 | 11.39 |
| 4TH | 150 | 10.30 |
| 5TH | 141 | 9.68 |
| 6TH | 108 | 7.41 |
| 7TH | 47 | 3.23 |
| 8TH | 67 | 4.60 |
| 9TH | 93 | 6.38 |
| 10TH | 67 | 4.60 |
| 11TH | 81 | 5.56 |
| 12TH | 68 | 4.67 |
| Frequency Missing = 19 |
| My child is a: girl, boy | ||
| prt2 | Frequency | Percent |
| Boy | 674 | 46.71 |
| Girl | 769 | 53.29 |
| Frequency Missing = 33 |
| What is your relationship to the child? |
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| prt3 | Frequency | Percent |
| MOTHER | 1207 | 83.01 |
| FATHER | 207 | 14.24 |
| STEPMOTHER | 11 | 0.76 |
| STEPFATHER | 7 | 0.48 |
| GRANDMOTHER | 10 | 0.69 |
| GRANDFATHER | 2 | 0.14 |
| OTHER RELATIVE | 3 | 0.21 |
| UNRELATED | 7 | 0.48 |
| Frequency Missing = 22 |
| How many adults in your household work outside the home for pay? |
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| prt4 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 34 | 2.32 |
| 1 | 587 | 39.99 |
| 2 | 823 | 56.06 |
| 3 OR MORE | 24 | 1.63 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| How many years have you lived in this school district? |
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| prt5 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 5 YRS | 582 | 39.75 |
| 5 - 10 YRS | 492 | 33.61 |
| 11 - 15 YRS | 214 | 14.62 |
| OVER 15 YRS | 176 | 12.02 |
| Frequency Missing = 12 |
| How many hours of television does your child usually watch each day? |
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| prt6 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 HR OR LESS | 525 | 35.98 |
| 2 HRS | 642 | 44.00 |
| 3 HRS | 220 | 15.08 |
| 4 HRS | 54 | 3.70 |
| 5 HRS | 11 | 0.75 |
| 6 + HRS | 7 | 0.48 |
| Frequency Missing = 17 |
| Which best describes your household? | ||
| prt7 | Frequency | Percent |
| SINGLE PARENT | 227 | 15.51 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-M/F | 1026 | 70.08 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-STEP | 185 | 12.64 |
| OTHER | 26 | 1.78 |
| Frequency Missing = 12 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| prt8 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE (N-HISPC) | 1412 | 96.32 |
| AFR. AMERICAN (N-HISPC) | 2 | 0.14 |
| ASIAN | 12 | 0.82 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 6 | 0.41 |
| HISPANIC | 20 | 1.36 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 14 | 0.95 |
| Frequency Missing = 10 |
| How many children in your household are under 18 years old? |
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| prt9 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 17 | 1.16 |
| 1 | 342 | 23.38 |
| 2 | 682 | 46.62 |
| 3 | 315 | 21.53 |
| 4 | 85 | 5.81 |
| 5 | 10 | 0.68 |
| 6 | 10 | 0.68 |
| 7 OR MORE | 2 | 0.14 |
| Frequency Missing = 13 |
| Vocational Education | ||
| prt10a | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 1398 | 94.72 |
| YES | 78 | 5.28 |
| Gifted/Talented Program | ||
| prt10b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 1401 | 94.92 |
| YES | 75 | 5.08 |
| Title I Services | ||
| prt10c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 1385 | 93.83 |
| YES | 91 | 6.17 |
| Special Education | ||
| prt10d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 1380 | 93.50 |
| YES | 96 | 6.50 |
| Which category best describes your age? |
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| prt11 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 30 | 145 | 9.91 |
| 30 - 39 | 734 | 50.17 |
| 40 - 49 | 508 | 34.72 |
| 50 - 59 | 68 | 4.65 |
| 60 OR OVER | 8 | 0.55 |
| Frequency Missing = 13 |
| 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 | 53 | 3.71 |
| 2 YR COLL/TECH | 184 | 12.88 |
| 4 YR COLLEGE | 1153 | 80.69 |
| OTHER | 39 | 2.73 |
| Frequency Missing = 47 |
| Which best describes your level of education? |
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| prt13 | Frequency | Percent |
| ELEM. SCHOOL | 8 | 0.55 |
| SOME HIGH SCHOOL | 35 | 2.42 |
| HIGH SCHOOL GRAD | 298 | 20.58 |
| SOME COLLEGE | 499 | 34.46 |
| COLLEGE GRADUATE | 437 | 30.18 |
| GRADUATE SCHOOL | 171 | 11.81 |
| Frequency Missing = 28 |
| Which category best describes the total annual income of your household? |
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| prt14 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER $ 10,000 | 28 | 1.97 |
| 10,000 - 19,999 | 91 | 6.40 |
| 20,000 - 29,999 | 133 | 9.35 |
| 30,000 - 39,999 | 180 | 12.66 |
| 40,000 - 49,999 | 205 | 14.42 |
| 50,000 - 59,999 | 206 | 14.49 |
| 60,000 - 69,999 | 156 | 10.97 |
| OVER $70,000 | 423 | 29.75 |
| Frequency Missing = 54 |
| Which of the following best describes your child's grades so far in school? |
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| prt15 | Frequency | Percent |
| MOSTLY A | 601 | 41.91 |
| HALF A & B | 314 | 21.90 |
| MOSTLY B | 74 | 5.16 |
| HALF B & C | 94 | 6.56 |
| MOSTLY C | 31 | 2.16 |
| HALF C & D | 20 | 1.39 |
| MOSTLY D | 5 | 0.35 |
| BELOW D | 7 | 0.49 |
| GRADE NOT GIVEN | 288 | 20.08 |
| Frequency Missing = 42 |
| 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 | 1052 | 77.70 |
| GOTTEN WORSE | 23 | 1.70 |
| STAYED THE SAME | 279 | 20.61 |
| Frequency Missing = 122 |
| How much time does your child spend on homework each day? |
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| prt17 | Frequency | Percent |
| DOESNT HAVE ANY | 264 | 18.33 |
| DOESNT DO IT | 8 | 0.56 |
| 1/2 HR OR LESS | 628 | 43.61 |
| 1 HR | 405 | 28.13 |
| 2 HRS | 90 | 6.25 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 45 | 3.13 |
| Frequency Missing = 36 |
| Talked to your child's teacher. | ||
| PRT18a | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 76 | 5.27 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 444 | 30.79 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 498 | 34.54 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 201 | 13.94 |
| 11+ TIMES | 223 | 15.46 |
| Frequency Missing = 34 |
| Gone to an open house at school. | ||
| PRT18b | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 111 | 7.73 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 1064 | 74.09 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 224 | 15.60 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 25 | 1.74 |
| 11+ TIMES | 12 | 0.84 |
| Frequency Missing = 40 |
| Attended parent/teacher meetings. | ||
| PRT18c | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 137 | 9.54 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 953 | 66.36 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 290 | 20.19 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 38 | 2.65 |
| 11+ TIMES | 18 | 1.25 |
| Frequency Missing = 40 |
| Visited the school on your own. | ||
| PRT18d | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 229 | 15.90 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 493 | 34.24 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 344 | 23.89 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 135 | 9.38 |
| 11+ TIMES | 239 | 16.60 |
| Frequency Missing = 36 |
| Helped with after-school activities. | ||
| PRT18e | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 667 | 46.35 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 405 | 28.14 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 187 | 13.00 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 71 | 4.93 |
| 11+ TIMES | 109 | 7.57 |
| Frequency Missing = 37 |
| Helped with classroom learning. | ||
| PRT18f | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 933 | 65.15 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 292 | 20.39 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 96 | 6.70 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 32 | 2.23 |
| 11+ TIMES | 79 | 5.52 |
| Frequency Missing = 44 |
| 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 | 693 | 48.23 |
| B | 606 | 42.17 |
| C | 87 | 6.05 |
| D | 9 | 0.63 |
| F | 5 | 0.35 |
| DONT KNOW | 37 | 2.57 |
| Frequency Missing = 39 |
| 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 | 28 | 1.96 |
| B | 234 | 16.38 |
| C | 765 | 53.53 |
| D | 191 | 13.37 |
| F | 19 | 1.33 |
| DONT KNOW | 192 | 13.44 |
| Frequency Missing = 47 |
| I know the first name of 5 or more of my child's closest friends. |
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| prt21a | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 106 | 7.39 |
| YES | 1329 | 92.61 |
| Frequency Missing = 41 |
| I know the parents of 5 or more of my child's closest friends. |
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| prt21b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 520 | 36.26 |
| YES | 914 | 63.74 |
| Frequency Missing = 42 |
| I enforce family rules about how many hours our child can watch TV. |
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| prt21c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 399 | 27.80 |
| YES | 1036 | 72.20 |
| Frequency Missing = 41 |
| I have expectations for our child to maintain a certain grade average. |
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| prt21d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 79 | 5.51 |
| YES | 1355 | 94.49 |
| Frequency Missing = 42 |
| I enforce family rules for our child about doing homework. |
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| prt21e | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 109 | 7.64 |
| YES | 1317 | 92.36 |
| Frequency Missing = 50 |
| My child has a computer at home to use for school work. |
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| prt21f | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 199 | 13.89 |
| YES | 1234 | 86.11 |
| Frequency Missing = 43 |
| My child has access to the internet at home. |
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| prt21g | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 322 | 22.47 |
| YES | 1111 | 77.53 |
| Frequency Missing = 43 |
| Talk to your child about his/her experiences in school. |
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| prt22a | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 1 | 0.07 |
| RARELY | 14 | 0.97 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 120 | 8.35 |
| REGULARLY | 1302 | 90.61 |
| Frequency Missing = 39 |
| Talk to your child about his/her plans for high school classes |
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| prt22b | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 284 | 19.92 |
| RARELY | 308 | 21.60 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 471 | 33.03 |
| REGULARLY | 363 | 25.46 |
| Frequency Missing = 50 |
| Talk to your child about his/her plans for after high school. |
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| prt22c | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 137 | 9.57 |
| RARELY | 198 | 13.84 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 578 | 40.39 |
| REGULARLY | 518 | 36.20 |
| Frequency Missing = 45 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2002 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Parent Frequency Distribution Report |
| NIXA R-II 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. | 452 | 31.4 | 793 | 55.1 | 147 | 10.2 | 27 | 1.9 | 20 | 1.4 | 37 |
| 24 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. | 588 | 41.2 | 747 | 52.3 | 65 | 4.6 | 21 | 1.5 | 6 | 0.4 | 49 |
| 25 - There are good learning materials at my child's school. | 596 | 41.9 | 722 | 50.7 | 90 | 6.3 | 10 | 0.7 | 6 | 0.4 | 52 |
| 26 - My child likes attending this school. | 764 | 53.3 | 548 | 38.2 | 80 | 5.6 | 28 | 2.0 | 14 | 1.0 | 42 |
| 27 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. | 801 | 55.9 | 538 | 37.6 | 66 | 4.6 | 21 | 1.5 | 6 | 0.4 | 44 |
| 28 - My child's school is a good place to learn. | 721 | 50.3 | 649 | 45.3 | 52 | 3.6 | 7 | 0.5 | 4 | 0.3 | 43 |
| 29 - My child uses computers effectively at school. | 513 | 35.7 | 674 | 46.9 | 203 | 14.1 | 29 | 2.0 | 19 | 1.3 | 38 |
| 30 - I know how well my child is doing in class. | 720 | 50.2 | 648 | 45.2 | 50 | 3.5 | 10 | 0.7 | 6 | 0.4 | 42 |
| 31 - I feel my child is safe at school. | 564 | 39.3 | 733 | 51.0 | 105 | 7.3 | 29 | 2.0 | 5 | 0.3 | 40 |
| 32 - I am welcome to discuss my child's educational needs with the school. | 681 | 47.5 | 656 | 45.8 | 73 | 5.1 | 19 | 1.3 | 4 | 0.3 | 43 |
| 33 - My child's school building is in good condition. | 899 | 62.8 | 490 | 34.2 | 34 | 2.4 | 5 | 0.3 | 3 | 0.2 | 45 |
| 34 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. | 556 | 38.9 | 621 | 43.4 | 201 | 14.0 | 40 | 2.8 | 13 | 0.9 | 45 |
| 35 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. | 450 | 31.6 | 662 | 46.4 | 246 | 17.3 | 48 | 3.4 | 20 | 1.4 | 50 |
| 36 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. | 23 | 1.6 | 55 | 3.8 | 123 | 8.6 | 486 | 33.9 | 746 | 52.1 | 43 |
| 37 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 236 | 16.6 | 834 | 58.6 | 305 | 21.4 | 35 | 2.5 | 12 | 0.8 | 54 |
| 38 - The school encourages parents to be involved. | 649 | 45.4 | 674 | 47.2 | 78 | 5.5 | 20 | 1.4 | 7 | 0.5 | 48 |
| 39 - The school board listens to parents concerns. | 259 | 18.2 | 573 | 40.3 | 550 | 38.7 | 34 | 2.4 | 7 | 0.5 | 53 |
| 40 - It is important for students to have access to computers at school. | 801 | 55.9 | 558 | 38.9 | 67 | 4.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 7 | 0.5 | 43 |
| 41 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. | 369 | 25.9 | 704 | 49.5 | 314 | 22.1 | 27 | 1.9 | 8 | 0.6 | 54 |
| 42 - The school encourages my child to do well on MAP tests. | 600 | 42.2 | 672 | 47.2 | 139 | 9.8 | 7 | 0.5 | 5 | 0.4 | 53 |
| 43 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 244 | 17.5 | 506 | 36.3 | 605 | 43.4 | 32 | 2.3 | 6 | 0.4 | 83 |
| 44 - My child's teacher makes learning interesting. | 616 | 43.0 | 600 | 41.9 | 187 | 13.1 | 22 | 1.5 | 7 | 0.5 | 44 |
| 45 - Teachers in my child's school really care about my child. | 590 | 41.4 | 608 | 42.7 | 137 | 9.6 | 43 | 3.0 | 46 | 3.2 | 52 |
| 46 - If a student in my child's school has a problem, teachers will listen and help. | 489 | 34.3 | 713 | 50.0 | 198 | 13.9 | 21 | 1.5 | 4 | 0.3 | 51 |
| 47 - Teachers treat my child with respect. | 586 | 41.0 | 707 | 49.4 | 107 | 7.5 | 23 | 1.6 | 8 | 0.6 | 45 |
| 48 - My child knows what he/she are supposed to be learning. | 538 | 37.5 | 803 | 56.0 | 76 | 5.3 | 13 | 0.9 | 4 | 0.3 | 42 |
| 49 - My child's teacher expects very good work from my child. | 570 | 39.7 | 767 | 53.4 | 91 | 6.3 | 5 | 0.3 | 3 | 0.2 | 40 |
| 50 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career goals. | 278 | 19.6 | 555 | 39.2 | 527 | 37.2 | 45 | 3.2 | 12 | 0.8 | 59 |
| 51 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. | 457 | 32.1 | 677 | 47.5 | 256 | 18.0 | 26 | 1.8 | 8 | 0.6 | 52 |
| 52 - The school has a written plan for improving student achievement | 339 | 23.9 | 626 | 44.1 | 438 | 30.8 | 13 | 0.9 | 5 | 0.4 | 55 |
| 53 - What is taught at school meets the needs of my child. | 443 | 30.9 | 795 | 55.5 | 143 | 10.0 | 43 | 3.0 | 9 | 0.6 | 43 |
| 54 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. | 459 | 32.1 | 682 | 47.8 | 229 | 16.0 | 52 | 3.6 | 6 | 0.4 | 48 |
| 55 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. | 634 | 44.3 | 622 | 43.4 | 145 | 10.1 | 26 | 1.8 | 5 | 0.3 | 44 |
| 56 - I receive information about the educational programs available to my child at school. | 465 | 32.5 | 700 | 49.0 | 198 | 13.8 | 50 | 3.5 | 17 | 1.2 | 46 |
| 57 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. | 499 | 34.3 | 796 | 54.8 | 124 | 8.5 | 29 | 2.0 | 5 | 0.3 | 23 |
| 58 - The school board has high expectations for student learning. | 446 | 30.8 | 728 | 50.3 | 261 | 18.0 | 10 | 0.7 | 3 | 0.2 | 28 |
| 59 - My child has fun learning. | 555 | 38.2 | 677 | 46.6 | 168 | 11.6 | 42 | 2.9 | 12 | 0.8 | 22 |
| 60 - The community is proud of this school. | 817 | 56.2 | 558 | 38.4 | 72 | 5.0 | 5 | 0.3 | 1 | 0.1 | 23 |
| 61 - I receive regular communications from school about how well my child is doing in school. | 583 | 40.3 | 689 | 47.6 | 122 | 8.4 | 39 | 2.7 | 15 | 1.0 | 28 |
| 62 - I believe my child can do well in school. | 945 | 65.1 | 480 | 33.1 | 25 | 1.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0.1 | 25 |
| 63 - Other children are friendly to my child. | 551 | 38.0 | 745 | 51.4 | 119 | 8.2 | 26 | 1.8 | 8 | 0.6 | 27 |
| 64 - My child's teachers are good teachers. | 744 | 51.3 | 600 | 41.4 | 92 | 6.3 | 9 | 0.6 | 4 | 0.3 | 27 |
| 65 - There is a feeling of belonging at my child's school. | 593 | 41.0 | 654 | 45.2 | 160 | 11.0 | 31 | 2.1 | 10 | 0.7 | 28 |
| 66 - My child's teachers think my child can learn. | 738 | 51.0 | 643 | 44.5 | 59 | 4.1 | 5 | 0.3 | 1 | 0.1 | 30 |
| 67 - My child is treated fairly at school. | 602 | 41.6 | 724 | 50.0 | 94 | 6.5 | 18 | 1.2 | 9 | 0.6 | 29 |
| 68 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 502 | 34.7 | 683 | 47.2 | 225 | 15.6 | 28 | 1.9 | 8 | 0.6 | 30 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2002 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |