| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Parent Frequency Distribution Report |
| DALLAS CO. R-I School district |
| In what grade is your child? | ||
| PRt1 | Frequency | Percent |
| K-1 | 122 | 13.28 |
| 2ND | 67 | 7.29 |
| 3RD | 78 | 8.49 |
| 4TH | 79 | 8.60 |
| 5TH | 99 | 10.77 |
| 6TH | 90 | 9.79 |
| 7TH | 91 | 9.90 |
| 8TH | 81 | 8.81 |
| 9TH | 47 | 5.11 |
| 10TH | 70 | 7.62 |
| 11TH | 54 | 5.88 |
| 12TH | 41 | 4.46 |
| Frequency Missing = 26 |
| My child is a: girl, boy | ||
| prt2 | Frequency | Percent |
| Boy | 428 | 48.14 |
| Girl | 461 | 51.86 |
| Frequency Missing = 56 |
| What is your relationship to the child? |
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| prt3 | Frequency | Percent |
| MOTHER | 752 | 82.19 |
| FATHER | 101 | 11.04 |
| STEPMOTHER | 15 | 1.64 |
| STEPFATHER | 5 | 0.55 |
| GRANDMOTHER | 29 | 3.17 |
| GRANDFATHER | 2 | 0.22 |
| OTHER RELATIVE | 5 | 0.55 |
| UNRELATED | 6 | 0.66 |
| Frequency Missing = 30 |
| How many adults in your household work outside the home for pay? |
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| prt4 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 76 | 8.23 |
| 1 | 405 | 43.83 |
| 2 | 419 | 45.35 |
| 3 OR MORE | 24 | 2.60 |
| Frequency Missing = 21 |
| How many years have you lived in this school district? |
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| prt5 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 5 YRS | 269 | 29.08 |
| 5 - 10 YRS | 246 | 26.59 |
| 11 - 15 YRS | 103 | 11.14 |
| OVER 15 YRS | 307 | 33.19 |
| Frequency Missing = 20 |
| How many hours of television does your child usually watch each day? |
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| prt6 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 HR OR LESS | 240 | 25.97 |
| 2 HRS | 380 | 41.13 |
| 3 HRS | 186 | 20.13 |
| 4 HRS | 87 | 9.42 |
| 5 HRS | 19 | 2.06 |
| 6 + HRS | 12 | 1.30 |
| Frequency Missing = 21 |
| Which best describes your household? | ||
| prt7 | Frequency | Percent |
| SINGLE PARENT | 156 | 16.90 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-M/F | 564 | 61.11 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-STEP | 165 | 17.88 |
| OTHER | 38 | 4.12 |
| Frequency Missing = 22 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| prt8 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE (N-HISPC) | 884 | 95.98 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 15 | 1.63 |
| HISPANIC | 13 | 1.41 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 9 | 0.98 |
| Frequency Missing = 24 |
| How many children in your household are under 18 years old? |
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| prt9 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 13 | 1.41 |
| 1 | 210 | 22.83 |
| 2 | 388 | 42.17 |
| 3 | 219 | 23.80 |
| 4 | 66 | 7.17 |
| 5 | 16 | 1.74 |
| 6 | 5 | 0.54 |
| 7 OR MORE | 3 | 0.33 |
| Frequency Missing = 25 |
| Vocational Education | ||
| prt10a | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 876 | 92.70 |
| YES | 69 | 7.30 |
| Gifted/Talented Program | ||
| prt10b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 865 | 91.53 |
| YES | 80 | 8.47 |
| Title I Services | ||
| prt10c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 888 | 93.97 |
| YES | 57 | 6.03 |
| Special Education | ||
| prt10d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 877 | 92.80 |
| YES | 68 | 7.20 |
| Which category best describes your age? |
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| prt11 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 30 | 106 | 11.50 |
| 30 - 39 | 442 | 47.94 |
| 40 - 49 | 305 | 33.08 |
| 50 - 59 | 50 | 5.42 |
| 60 OR OVER | 19 | 2.06 |
| Frequency Missing = 23 |
| 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 | 120 | 13.62 |
| 2 YR COLL/TECH | 211 | 23.95 |
| 4 YR COLLEGE | 469 | 53.23 |
| OTHER | 81 | 9.19 |
| Frequency Missing = 64 |
| Which best describes your level of education? |
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| prt13 | Frequency | Percent |
| ELEM. SCHOOL | 9 | 0.98 |
| SOME HIGH SCHOOL | 123 | 13.46 |
| HIGH SCHOOL GRAD | 344 | 37.64 |
| SOME COLLEGE | 255 | 27.90 |
| COLLEGE GRADUATE | 133 | 14.55 |
| GRADUATE SCHOOL | 50 | 5.47 |
| Frequency Missing = 31 |
| Which category best describes the total annual income of your household? |
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| prt14 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER $ 10,000 | 69 | 7.97 |
| 10,000 - 19,999 | 152 | 17.55 |
| 20,000 - 29,999 | 155 | 17.90 |
| 30,000 - 39,999 | 150 | 17.32 |
| 40,000 - 49,999 | 120 | 13.86 |
| 50,000 - 59,999 | 95 | 10.97 |
| 60,000 - 69,999 | 53 | 6.12 |
| OVER $70,000 | 72 | 8.31 |
| Frequency Missing = 79 |
| Which of the following best describes your child's grades so far in school? |
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| prt15 | Frequency | Percent |
| MOSTLY A | 357 | 38.80 |
| HALF A & B | 201 | 21.85 |
| MOSTLY B | 67 | 7.28 |
| HALF B & C | 110 | 11.96 |
| MOSTLY C | 35 | 3.80 |
| HALF C & D | 39 | 4.24 |
| MOSTLY D | 4 | 0.43 |
| BELOW D | 10 | 1.09 |
| GRADE NOT GIVEN | 97 | 10.54 |
| Frequency Missing = 25 |
| 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 | 289 | 32.80 |
| GOTTEN WORSE | 182 | 20.66 |
| STAYED THE SAME | 410 | 46.54 |
| Frequency Missing = 64 |
| How much time does your child spend on homework each day? |
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| prt17 | Frequency | Percent |
| DOESNT HAVE ANY | 122 | 13.25 |
| DOESNT DO IT | 7 | 0.76 |
| 1/2 HR OR LESS | 292 | 31.70 |
| 1 HR | 357 | 38.76 |
| 2 HRS | 102 | 11.07 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 41 | 4.45 |
| Frequency Missing = 24 |
| Talked to your child's teacher. | ||
| PRT18a | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 66 | 7.13 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 394 | 42.55 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 276 | 29.81 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 105 | 11.34 |
| 11+ TIMES | 85 | 9.18 |
| Frequency Missing = 19 |
| Gone to an open house at school. | ||
| PRT18b | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 103 | 11.12 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 665 | 71.81 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 120 | 12.96 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 24 | 2.59 |
| 11+ TIMES | 14 | 1.51 |
| Frequency Missing = 19 |
| Attended parent/teacher meetings. | ||
| PRT18c | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 143 | 15.34 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 581 | 62.34 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 166 | 17.81 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 25 | 2.68 |
| 11+ TIMES | 17 | 1.82 |
| Frequency Missing = 13 |
| Visited the school on your own. | ||
| PRT18d | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 172 | 18.70 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 352 | 38.26 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 189 | 20.54 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 65 | 7.07 |
| 11+ TIMES | 142 | 15.43 |
| Frequency Missing = 25 |
| Helped with after-school activities. | ||
| PRT18e | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 533 | 57.75 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 210 | 22.75 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 79 | 8.56 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 36 | 3.90 |
| 11+ TIMES | 65 | 7.04 |
| Frequency Missing = 22 |
| Helped with classroom learning. | ||
| PRT18f | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 685 | 73.89 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 144 | 15.53 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 47 | 5.07 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 13 | 1.40 |
| 11+ TIMES | 38 | 4.10 |
| Frequency Missing = 18 |
| 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 | 74 | 8.06 |
| B | 330 | 35.95 |
| C | 300 | 32.68 |
| D | 119 | 12.96 |
| F | 23 | 2.51 |
| DONT KNOW | 72 | 7.84 |
| Frequency Missing = 27 |
| 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 | 19 | 2.06 |
| B | 182 | 19.72 |
| C | 381 | 41.28 |
| D | 118 | 12.78 |
| F | 24 | 2.60 |
| DONT KNOW | 199 | 21.56 |
| Frequency Missing = 22 |
| I know the first name of 5 or more of my child's closest friends. |
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| prt21a | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 83 | 8.94 |
| YES | 845 | 91.06 |
| Frequency Missing = 17 |
| I know the parents of 5 or more of my child's closest friends. |
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| prt21b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 338 | 36.42 |
| YES | 590 | 63.58 |
| Frequency Missing = 17 |
| I enforce family rules about how many hours our child can watch TV. |
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| prt21c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 252 | 27.21 |
| YES | 674 | 72.79 |
| Frequency Missing = 19 |
| I have expectations for our child to maintain a certain grade average. |
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| prt21d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 49 | 5.32 |
| YES | 872 | 94.68 |
| Frequency Missing = 24 |
| I enforce family rules for our child about doing homework. |
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| prt21e | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 48 | 5.18 |
| YES | 878 | 94.82 |
| Frequency Missing = 19 |
| My child has a computer at home to use for school work. |
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| prt21f | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 328 | 35.46 |
| YES | 597 | 64.54 |
| Frequency Missing = 20 |
| My child has access to the internet at home. |
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| prt21g | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 455 | 49.14 |
| YES | 471 | 50.86 |
| Frequency Missing = 19 |
| Talk to your child about his/her experiences in school. |
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| prt22a | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 2 | 0.22 |
| RARELY | 25 | 2.69 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 115 | 12.38 |
| REGULARLY | 787 | 84.71 |
| Frequency Missing = 16 |
| Talk to your child about his/her plans for high school classes |
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| prt22b | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 137 | 14.84 |
| RARELY | 160 | 17.33 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 317 | 34.34 |
| REGULARLY | 309 | 33.48 |
| Frequency Missing = 22 |
| Talk to your child about his/her plans for after high school. |
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| prt22c | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 79 | 8.53 |
| RARELY | 128 | 13.82 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 344 | 37.15 |
| REGULARLY | 375 | 40.50 |
| Frequency Missing = 19 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2001 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Parent Frequency Distribution Report |
| DALLAS CO. R-I 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. | 127 | 13.7 | 449 | 48.6 | 219 | 23.7 | 94 | 10.2 | 35 | 3.8 | 21 |
| 24 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. | 186 | 20.1 | 529 | 57.1 | 139 | 15.0 | 50 | 5.4 | 23 | 2.5 | 18 |
| 25 - There are good learning materials at my child's school. | 157 | 16.9 | 486 | 52.4 | 209 | 22.5 | 54 | 5.8 | 21 | 2.3 | 18 |
| 26 - My child likes attending this school. | 264 | 28.3 | 427 | 45.8 | 129 | 13.8 | 64 | 6.9 | 49 | 5.3 | 12 |
| 27 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. | 332 | 35.7 | 434 | 46.7 | 107 | 11.5 | 29 | 3.1 | 27 | 2.9 | 16 |
| 28 - My child's school is a good place to learn. | 177 | 19.1 | 483 | 52.0 | 204 | 22.0 | 42 | 4.5 | 22 | 2.4 | 17 |
| 29 - My child uses computers effectively at school. | 158 | 17.1 | 492 | 53.2 | 183 | 19.8 | 56 | 6.1 | 36 | 3.9 | 20 |
| 30 - I know how well my child is doing in class. | 308 | 33.0 | 498 | 53.4 | 75 | 8.0 | 34 | 3.6 | 17 | 1.8 | 13 |
| 31 - I feel my child is safe at school. | 157 | 16.9 | 442 | 47.6 | 220 | 23.7 | 75 | 8.1 | 35 | 3.8 | 16 |
| 32 - I am welcome to discuss my child's educational needs with the school. | 228 | 24.6 | 510 | 55.0 | 140 | 15.1 | 31 | 3.3 | 19 | 2.0 | 17 |
| 33 - My child's school building is in good condition. | 143 | 15.4 | 424 | 45.6 | 159 | 17.1 | 141 | 15.2 | 62 | 6.7 | 16 |
| 34 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. | 54 | 5.8 | 216 | 23.3 | 271 | 29.2 | 220 | 23.7 | 166 | 17.9 | 18 |
| 35 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. | 109 | 11.8 | 417 | 45.1 | 239 | 25.8 | 105 | 11.4 | 55 | 5.9 | 20 |
| 36 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. | 101 | 10.9 | 126 | 13.6 | 207 | 22.3 | 318 | 34.3 | 175 | 18.9 | 18 |
| 37 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 79 | 8.5 | 373 | 40.2 | 294 | 31.7 | 130 | 14.0 | 52 | 5.6 | 17 |
| 38 - The school encourages parents to be involved. | 212 | 23.0 | 464 | 50.3 | 167 | 18.1 | 58 | 6.3 | 21 | 2.3 | 23 |
| 39 - The school board listens to parents concerns. | 63 | 6.8 | 241 | 26.1 | 434 | 47.1 | 112 | 12.1 | 72 | 7.8 | 23 |
| 40 - It is important for students to have access to computers at school. | 423 | 45.6 | 416 | 44.8 | 69 | 7.4 | 13 | 1.4 | 7 | 0.8 | 17 |
| 41 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. | 122 | 13.2 | 432 | 46.9 | 276 | 29.9 | 68 | 7.4 | 24 | 2.6 | 23 |
| 42 - The school encourages my child to do well on MAP tests. | 224 | 24.4 | 504 | 54.8 | 174 | 18.9 | 12 | 1.3 | 5 | 0.5 | 26 |
| 43 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 163 | 18.0 | 431 | 47.5 | 293 | 32.3 | 15 | 1.7 | 6 | 0.7 | 37 |
| 44 - My child's teacher makes learning interesting. | 208 | 22.5 | 408 | 44.2 | 237 | 25.7 | 53 | 5.7 | 17 | 1.8 | 22 |
| 45 - Teachers in my child's school really care about my child. | 186 | 20.3 | 406 | 44.2 | 213 | 23.2 | 73 | 8.0 | 40 | 4.4 | 27 |
| 46 - If a student in my child's school has a problem, teachers will listen and help. | 147 | 16.0 | 398 | 43.3 | 273 | 29.7 | 72 | 7.8 | 29 | 3.2 | 26 |
| 47 - Teachers treat my child with respect. | 187 | 20.2 | 464 | 50.1 | 198 | 21.4 | 55 | 5.9 | 23 | 2.5 | 18 |
| 48 - My child knows what he/she are supposed to be learning. | 195 | 21.1 | 591 | 64.0 | 110 | 11.9 | 22 | 2.4 | 5 | 0.5 | 22 |
| 49 - My child's teacher expects very good work from my child. | 222 | 23.8 | 558 | 59.9 | 124 | 13.3 | 17 | 1.8 | 10 | 1.1 | 14 |
| 50 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career goals. | 78 | 8.5 | 313 | 34.2 | 393 | 42.9 | 100 | 10.9 | 32 | 3.5 | 29 |
| 51 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. | 144 | 15.7 | 411 | 44.7 | 288 | 31.3 | 47 | 5.1 | 30 | 3.3 | 25 |
| 52 - The school has a written plan for improving student achievement | 78 | 8.7 | 310 | 34.5 | 447 | 49.7 | 45 | 5.0 | 19 | 2.1 | 46 |
| 53 - What is taught at school meets the needs of my child. | 98 | 10.7 | 470 | 51.1 | 231 | 25.1 | 86 | 9.4 | 34 | 3.7 | 26 |
| 54 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. | 111 | 12.0 | 400 | 43.3 | 264 | 28.6 | 108 | 11.7 | 40 | 4.3 | 22 |
| 55 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. | 219 | 23.7 | 450 | 48.8 | 183 | 19.8 | 49 | 5.3 | 22 | 2.4 | 22 |
| 56 - I receive information about the educational programs available to my child at school. | 106 | 11.5 | 397 | 43.2 | 205 | 22.3 | 143 | 15.5 | 69 | 7.5 | 25 |
| 57 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. | 164 | 17.9 | 517 | 56.4 | 169 | 18.4 | 53 | 5.8 | 14 | 1.5 | 28 |
| 58 - The school board has high expectations for student learning. | 87 | 9.5 | 369 | 40.4 | 346 | 37.9 | 69 | 7.6 | 42 | 4.6 | 32 |
| 59 - My child has fun learning. | 195 | 21.3 | 426 | 46.5 | 195 | 21.3 | 80 | 8.7 | 20 | 2.2 | 29 |
| 60 - The community is proud of this school. | 96 | 10.6 | 326 | 36.1 | 282 | 31.2 | 132 | 14.6 | 68 | 7.5 | 41 |
| 61 - I receive regular communications from school about how well my child is doing in school. | 149 | 16.2 | 435 | 47.2 | 178 | 19.3 | 105 | 11.4 | 55 | 6.0 | 23 |
| 62 - I believe my child can do well in school. | 490 | 53.1 | 398 | 43.1 | 26 | 2.8 | 7 | 0.8 | 2 | 0.2 | 22 |
| 63 - Other children are friendly to my child. | 241 | 26.2 | 467 | 50.8 | 140 | 15.2 | 48 | 5.2 | 24 | 2.6 | 25 |
| 64 - My child's teachers are good teachers. | 274 | 29.8 | 443 | 48.3 | 164 | 17.9 | 24 | 2.6 | 13 | 1.4 | 27 |
| 65 - There is a feeling of belonging at my child's school. | 154 | 16.8 | 412 | 44.9 | 241 | 26.3 | 81 | 8.8 | 30 | 3.3 | 27 |
| 66 - My child's teachers think my child can learn. | 318 | 34.7 | 499 | 54.5 | 83 | 9.1 | 7 | 0.8 | 9 | 1.0 | 29 |
| 67 - My child is treated fairly at school. | 201 | 21.8 | 492 | 53.4 | 154 | 16.7 | 55 | 6.0 | 20 | 2.2 | 23 |
| 68 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 79 | 8.6 | 290 | 31.5 | 335 | 36.3 | 147 | 15.9 | 71 | 7.7 | 23 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2001 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |