MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Parent Frequency Distribution Report
COOPER CO. R-IV School district

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
K-1 15 11.11
2ND 9 6.67
3RD 14 10.37
4TH 12 8.89
5TH 14 10.37
6TH 8 5.93
7TH 13 9.63
8TH 6 4.44
9TH 16 11.85
10TH 10 7.41
11TH 9 6.67
12TH 9 6.67
 
My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 70 53.85
Girl 60 46.15

Frequency Missing = 5

 

What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 117 86.67
FATHER 11 8.15
STEPMOTHER 2 1.48
STEPFATHER 1 0.74
GRANDMOTHER 2 1.48
OTHER RELATIVE 2 1.48
 
How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 3 2.24
1 38 28.36
2 93 69.40

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 42 31.58
5 - 10 YRS 21 15.79
11 - 15 YRS 24 18.05
OVER 15 YRS 46 34.59

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 32 23.70
2 HRS 60 44.44
3 HRS 21 15.56
4 HRS 14 10.37
5 HRS 5 3.70
6 + HRS 3 2.22
 
Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 24 17.78
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 82 60.74
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 22 16.30
OTHER 7 5.19
 
Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 131 97.04
AFR. AMERICAN (N-HISPC) 3 2.22
HISPANIC 1 0.74
 
How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
1 28 23.14
2 44 36.36
3 27 22.31
4 22 18.18

Frequency Missing = 14

 

Vocational Education
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 131 97.04
YES 4 2.96
 
Gifted/Talented Program
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 134 99.26
YES 1 0.74
 
Title I Services
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 119 88.15
YES 16 11.85
 
Special Education
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 115 85.19
YES 20 14.81
 
Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
UNDER 30 9 6.77
30 - 39 61 45.86
40 - 49 55 41.35
50 - 59 6 4.51
60 OR OVER 2 1.50

Frequency Missing = 2

 

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 18 13.74
2 YR COLL/TECH 33 25.19
4 YR COLLEGE 70 53.44
OTHER 10 7.63

Frequency Missing = 4

 

Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 11 8.27
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 57 42.86
SOME COLLEGE 34 25.56
COLLEGE GRADUATE 18 13.53
GRADUATE SCHOOL 13 9.77

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 7 5.60
10,000 - 19,999 19 15.20
20,000 - 29,999 16 12.80
30,000 - 39,999 21 16.80
40,000 - 49,999 21 16.80
50,000 - 59,999 22 17.60
60,000 - 69,999 9 7.20
OVER $70,000 10 8.00

Frequency Missing = 10

 

Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 49 36.57
HALF A & B 31 23.13
MOSTLY B 20 14.93
HALF B & C 17 12.69
MOSTLY C 8 5.97
HALF C & D 6 4.48
GRADE NOT GIVEN 3 2.24

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 70 55.12
GOTTEN WORSE 17 13.39
STAYED THE SAME 40 31.50

Frequency Missing = 8

 

How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 10 7.46
1/2 HR OR LESS 47 35.07
1 HR 49 36.57
2 HRS 18 13.43
MORE THAN 2 HRS 10 7.46

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT18a Frequency Percent
NEVER 1 0.75
ONCE/TWICE 27 20.15
3-5 TIMES 48 35.82
5-10 TIMES 27 20.15
11+ TIMES 31 23.13

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Gone to an open house at school.
PRT18b Frequency Percent
NEVER 19 14.50
ONCE/TWICE 78 59.54
3-5 TIMES 25 19.08
5-10 TIMES 8 6.11
11+ TIMES 1 0.76

Frequency Missing = 4

 

Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT18c Frequency Percent
NEVER 3 2.24
ONCE/TWICE 62 46.27
3-5 TIMES 46 34.33
5-10 TIMES 20 14.93
11+ TIMES 3 2.24

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Visited the school on your own.
PRT18d Frequency Percent
NEVER 11 8.27
ONCE/TWICE 35 26.32
3-5 TIMES 32 24.06
5-10 TIMES 17 12.78
11+ TIMES 38 28.57

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Helped with after-school activities.
PRT18e Frequency Percent
NEVER 33 24.81
ONCE/TWICE 36 27.07
3-5 TIMES 29 21.80
5-10 TIMES 17 12.78
11+ TIMES 18 13.53

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Helped with classroom learning.
PRT18f Frequency Percent
NEVER 85 64.39
ONCE/TWICE 33 25.00
3-5 TIMES 5 3.79
5-10 TIMES 3 2.27
11+ TIMES 6 4.55

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 35 26.52
B 47 35.61
C 33 25.00
D 10 7.58
F 4 3.03
DONT KNOW 3 2.27

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?
prt20 Frequency Percent
A 6 4.58
B 28 21.37
C 52 39.69
D 13 9.92
F 3 2.29
DONT KNOW 29 22.14

Frequency Missing = 4

 

I know the first name
of 5 or more of my child's
closest friends.
prt21a Frequency Percent
NO 4 2.99
YES 130 97.01

Frequency Missing = 1

 

I know the parents of
5 or more of my child's
closest friends.
prt21b Frequency Percent
NO 20 14.93
YES 114 85.07

Frequency Missing = 1

 

I enforce family rules
about how many hours our
child can watch TV.
prt21c Frequency Percent
NO 32 23.88
YES 102 76.12

Frequency Missing = 1

 

I have expectations for
our child to maintain
a certain grade average.
prt21d Frequency Percent
NO 10 7.52
YES 123 92.48

Frequency Missing = 2

 

I enforce family rules
for our child about doing
homework.
prt21e Frequency Percent
NO 4 2.99
YES 130 97.01

Frequency Missing = 1

 

My child has a computer
at home to use for school
work.
prt21f Frequency Percent
NO 36 26.87
YES 98 73.13

Frequency Missing = 1

 

My child has access to
the internet at home.
prt21g Frequency Percent
NO 54 40.30
YES 80 59.70

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Talk to your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt22a Frequency Percent
OCCASIONALLY 12 8.96
REGULARLY 122 91.04

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Talk to your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt22b Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 11 8.27
RARELY 18 13.53
OCCASIONALLY 48 36.09
REGULARLY 56 42.11

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Talk to your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt22c Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 9 6.72
RARELY 9 6.72
OCCASIONALLY 55 41.04
REGULARLY 61 45.52

Frequency Missing = 1

Data Collected in Spring, 2005
Tables Posted April 16, 2006
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Parent Frequency Distribution Report
COOPER CO. R-IV 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. 30 22.4 54 40.3 34 25.4 11 8.2 5 3.7 1
24 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 37 27.8 63 47.4 24 18.0 7 5.3 2 1.5 2
25 - There are good learning materials at my child's school. 49 36.6 58 43.3 23 17.2 4 3.0 0 0.0 1
26 - My child likes attending this school. 49 36.6 61 45.5 14 10.4 6 4.5 4 3.0 1
27 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 65 48.5 52 38.8 12 9.0 5 3.7 0 0.0 1
28 - My child's school is a good place to learn. 52 38.8 52 38.8 24 17.9 6 4.5 0 0.0 1
29 - My child uses computers effectively at school. 44 32.8 61 45.5 24 17.9 2 1.5 3 2.2 1
30 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 62 46.6 58 43.6 11 8.3 2 1.5 0 0.0 2
31 - I feel my child is safe at school. 54 40.3 56 41.8 18 13.4 5 3.7 1 0.7 1
32 - I am welcome to discuss my child's educational needs with the school. 59 44.4 49 36.8 19 14.3 6 4.5 0 0.0 2
33 - My child's school building is in good condition. 50 37.3 67 50.0 10 7.5 6 4.5 1 0.7 1
34 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 31 23.1 61 45.5 32 23.9 8 6.0 2 1.5 1
35 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 25 18.7 35 26.1 43 32.1 17 12.7 14 10.4 1
36 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 12 9.0 13 9.7 28 20.9 34 25.4 47 35.1 1
37 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 15 11.2 59 44.0 41 30.6 15 11.2 4 3.0 1
38 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 36 26.9 68 50.7 18 13.4 10 7.5 2 1.5 1
39 - The school board listens to parents concerns. 16 12.0 31 23.3 46 34.6 27 20.3 13 9.8 2
40 - It is important for students to have access to computers at school. 74 55.2 52 38.8 7 5.2 1 0.7 0 0.0 1
41 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 27 20.3 66 49.6 27 20.3 11 8.3 2 1.5 2
42 - The school encourages my child to do well on MAP tests. 48 36.4 67 50.8 15 11.4 1 0.8 1 0.8 3
43 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 40 30.3 47 35.6 40 30.3 3 2.3 2 1.5 3
44 - My child's teacher makes learning interesting. 45 33.6 45 33.6 36 26.9 4 3.0 4 3.0 1
45 - Teachers in my child's school really care about my child. 44 32.8 43 32.1 28 20.9 11 8.2 8 6.0 1
46 - If a student in my child's school has a problem, teachers will listen and help. 33 24.6 45 33.6 41 30.6 11 8.2 4 3.0 1
47 - Teachers treat my child with respect. 39 29.1 43 32.1 37 27.6 11 8.2 4 3.0 1
48 - My child knows what he/she are supposed to be learning. 39 29.8 69 52.7 15 11.5 8 6.1 0 0.0 4
49 - My child's teacher expects very good work from my child. 46 34.3 74 55.2 12 9.0 1 0.7 1 0.7 1
50 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career goals. 23 17.2 53 39.6 44 32.8 12 9.0 2 1.5 1
51 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 36 26.9 60 44.8 32 23.9 4 3.0 2 1.5 1
52 - The school has a written plan for improving student achievement 24 18.3 45 34.4 52 39.7 8 6.1 2 1.5 4
53 - What is taught at school meets the needs of my child. 30 22.6 57 42.9 35 26.3 11 8.3 0 0.0 2
54 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 27 20.3 60 45.1 39 29.3 5 3.8 2 1.5 2
55 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 51 38.1 55 41.0 22 16.4 6 4.5 0 0.0 1
56 - I receive information about the educational programs available to my child at school. 25 18.8 49 36.8 38 28.6 14 10.5 7 5.3 2
57 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 41 30.6 66 49.3 21 15.7 5 3.7 1 0.7 1
58 - The school board has high expectations for student learning. 29 21.6 41 30.6 49 36.6 8 6.0 7 5.2 1
59 - My child has fun learning. 37 27.6 55 41.0 29 21.6 10 7.5 3 2.2 1
60 - The community is proud of this school. 54 40.3 45 33.6 22 16.4 11 8.2 2 1.5 1
61 - I receive regular communications from school about how well my child is doing in school. 49 36.6 48 35.8 21 15.7 11 8.2 5 3.7 1
62 - I believe my child can do well in school. 81 60.9 46 34.6 6 4.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
63 - Other children are friendly to my child. 45 33.6 56 41.8 23 17.2 7 5.2 3 2.2 1
64 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 47 35.1 51 38.1 27 20.1 6 4.5 3 2.2 1
65 - There is a feeling of belonging at my child's school. 48 36.1 41 30.8 31 23.3 11 8.3 2 1.5 2
66 - My child's teachers think my child can learn. 60 44.8 54 40.3 19 14.2 1 0.7 0 0.0 1
67 - My child is treated fairly at school. 42 31.3 50 37.3 32 23.9 7 5.2 3 2.2 1
68 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 35 26.3 44 33.1 38 28.6 9 6.8 7 5.3 2

Data Collected in Spring, 2005
Tables Posted April 16, 2006
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education