| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Parent Frequency Distribution Report |
| WILLARD R-II School district |
| In what grade is your child? | ||
| PRt1 | Frequency | Percent |
| K-1 | 168 | 13.56 |
| 2ND | 110 | 8.88 |
| 3RD | 116 | 9.36 |
| 4TH | 115 | 9.28 |
| 5TH | 105 | 8.47 |
| 6TH | 113 | 9.12 |
| 7TH | 144 | 11.62 |
| 8TH | 123 | 9.93 |
| 9TH | 112 | 9.04 |
| 10TH | 41 | 3.31 |
| 11TH | 54 | 4.36 |
| 12TH | 38 | 3.07 |
| Frequency Missing = 29 |
| My child is a: girl, boy | ||
| prt2 | Frequency | Percent |
| Boy | 562 | 46.29 |
| Girl | 652 | 53.71 |
| Frequency Missing = 54 |
| What is your relationship to the child? |
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| prt3 | Frequency | Percent |
| MOTHER | 1004 | 80.38 |
| FATHER | 180 | 14.41 |
| STEPMOTHER | 25 | 2.00 |
| STEPFATHER | 11 | 0.88 |
| GRANDMOTHER | 17 | 1.36 |
| GRANDFATHER | 3 | 0.24 |
| OTHER RELATIVE | 6 | 0.48 |
| UNRELATED | 3 | 0.24 |
| Frequency Missing = 19 |
| How many adults in your household work outside the home for pay? |
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| prt4 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 38 | 3.04 |
| 1 | 433 | 34.58 |
| 2 | 746 | 59.58 |
| 3 OR MORE | 35 | 2.80 |
| Frequency Missing = 16 |
| How many years have you lived in this school district? |
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| prt5 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 5 YRS | 409 | 32.56 |
| 5 - 10 YRS | 404 | 32.17 |
| 11 - 15 YRS | 172 | 13.69 |
| OVER 15 YRS | 271 | 21.58 |
| 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 | 396 | 31.63 |
| 2 HRS | 497 | 39.70 |
| 3 HRS | 235 | 18.77 |
| 4 HRS | 92 | 7.35 |
| 5 HRS | 25 | 2.00 |
| 6 + HRS | 7 | 0.56 |
| Frequency Missing = 16 |
| Which best describes your household? | ||
| prt7 | Frequency | Percent |
| SINGLE PARENT | 164 | 13.09 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-M/F | 852 | 68.00 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-STEP | 207 | 16.52 |
| OTHER | 30 | 2.39 |
| Frequency Missing = 15 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| prt8 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE (N-HISPC) | 1216 | 97.05 |
| AFR. AMERICAN (N-HISPC) | 3 | 0.24 |
| ASIAN | 10 | 0.80 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 10 | 0.80 |
| HISPANIC | 8 | 0.64 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 6 | 0.48 |
| Frequency Missing = 15 |
| How many children in your household are under 18 years old? |
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| prt9 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 15 | 1.20 |
| 1 | 288 | 23.06 |
| 2 | 595 | 47.64 |
| 3 | 232 | 18.57 |
| 4 | 82 | 6.57 |
| 5 | 13 | 1.04 |
| 6 | 17 | 1.36 |
| 7 OR MORE | 7 | 0.56 |
| Frequency Missing = 19 |
| Vocational Education | ||
| prt10a | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 1197 | 94.40 |
| YES | 71 | 5.60 |
| Gifted/Talented Program | ||
| prt10b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 1207 | 95.19 |
| YES | 61 | 4.81 |
| Title I Services | ||
| prt10c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 1201 | 94.72 |
| YES | 67 | 5.28 |
| Special Education | ||
| prt10d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 1178 | 92.90 |
| YES | 90 | 7.10 |
| Which category best describes your age? |
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| prt11 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 30 | 87 | 6.96 |
| 30 - 39 | 608 | 48.64 |
| 40 - 49 | 476 | 38.08 |
| 50 - 59 | 72 | 5.76 |
| 60 OR OVER | 7 | 0.56 |
| Frequency Missing = 18 |
| 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 | 104 | 8.60 |
| 2 YR COLL/TECH | 232 | 19.19 |
| 4 YR COLLEGE | 822 | 67.99 |
| OTHER | 51 | 4.22 |
| Frequency Missing = 59 |
| Which best describes your level of education? |
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| prt13 | Frequency | Percent |
| ELEM. SCHOOL | 2 | 0.16 |
| SOME HIGH SCHOOL | 63 | 5.10 |
| HIGH SCHOOL GRAD | 351 | 28.42 |
| SOME COLLEGE | 438 | 35.47 |
| COLLEGE GRADUATE | 284 | 23.00 |
| GRADUATE SCHOOL | 97 | 7.85 |
| Frequency Missing = 33 |
| Which category best describes the total annual income of your household? |
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| prt14 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER $ 10,000 | 17 | 1.42 |
| 10,000 - 19,999 | 89 | 7.46 |
| 20,000 - 29,999 | 134 | 11.23 |
| 30,000 - 39,999 | 215 | 18.02 |
| 40,000 - 49,999 | 204 | 17.10 |
| 50,000 - 59,999 | 194 | 16.26 |
| 60,000 - 69,999 | 134 | 11.23 |
| OVER $70,000 | 206 | 17.27 |
| Frequency Missing = 75 |
| Which of the following best describes your child's grades so far in school? |
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| prt15 | Frequency | Percent |
| MOSTLY A | 392 | 31.36 |
| HALF A & B | 306 | 24.48 |
| MOSTLY B | 108 | 8.64 |
| HALF B & C | 158 | 12.64 |
| MOSTLY C | 58 | 4.64 |
| HALF C & D | 43 | 3.44 |
| MOSTLY D | 15 | 1.20 |
| GRADE NOT GIVEN | 170 | 13.60 |
| Frequency Missing = 18 |
| 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 | 604 | 51.14 |
| GOTTEN WORSE | 122 | 10.33 |
| STAYED THE SAME | 455 | 38.53 |
| Frequency Missing = 87 |
| How much time does your child spend on homework each day? |
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| prt17 | Frequency | Percent |
| DOESNT HAVE ANY | 209 | 16.71 |
| DOESNT DO IT | 19 | 1.52 |
| 1/2 HR OR LESS | 559 | 44.68 |
| 1 HR | 368 | 29.42 |
| 2 HRS | 71 | 5.68 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 25 | 2.00 |
| Frequency Missing = 17 |
| Talked to your child's teacher. | ||
| PRT18a | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 84 | 6.70 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 442 | 35.28 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 365 | 29.13 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 196 | 15.64 |
| 11+ TIMES | 166 | 13.25 |
| Frequency Missing = 15 |
| Gone to an open house at school. | ||
| PRT18b | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 99 | 7.89 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 941 | 75.04 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 176 | 14.04 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 22 | 1.75 |
| 11+ TIMES | 16 | 1.28 |
| Frequency Missing = 14 |
| Attended parent/teacher meetings. | ||
| PRT18c | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 219 | 17.48 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 784 | 62.57 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 193 | 15.40 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 42 | 3.35 |
| 11+ TIMES | 15 | 1.20 |
| Frequency Missing = 15 |
| Visited the school on your own. | ||
| PRT18d | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 278 | 22.28 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 425 | 34.05 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 237 | 18.99 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 112 | 8.97 |
| 11+ TIMES | 196 | 15.71 |
| Frequency Missing = 20 |
| Helped with after-school activities. | ||
| PRT18e | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 701 | 55.95 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 325 | 25.94 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 107 | 8.54 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 47 | 3.75 |
| 11+ TIMES | 73 | 5.83 |
| Frequency Missing = 15 |
| Helped with classroom learning. | ||
| PRT18f | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 913 | 72.98 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 215 | 17.19 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 60 | 4.80 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 15 | 1.20 |
| 11+ TIMES | 48 | 3.84 |
| Frequency Missing = 17 |
| 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 | 247 | 19.94 |
| B | 622 | 50.20 |
| C | 260 | 20.98 |
| D | 52 | 4.20 |
| F | 10 | 0.81 |
| DONT KNOW | 48 | 3.87 |
| Frequency Missing = 29 |
| 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 | 6 | 0.48 |
| B | 172 | 13.84 |
| C | 580 | 46.66 |
| D | 280 | 22.53 |
| F | 34 | 2.74 |
| DONT KNOW | 171 | 13.76 |
| Frequency Missing = 25 |
| I know the first name of 5 or more of my child's closest friends. |
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| prt21a | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 81 | 6.45 |
| YES | 1175 | 93.55 |
| Frequency Missing = 12 |
| I know the parents of 5 or more of my child's closest friends. |
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| prt21b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 461 | 36.88 |
| YES | 789 | 63.12 |
| Frequency Missing = 18 |
| I enforce family rules about how many hours our child can watch TV. |
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| prt21c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 376 | 30.13 |
| YES | 872 | 69.87 |
| Frequency Missing = 20 |
| I have expectations for our child to maintain a certain grade average. |
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| prt21d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 69 | 5.52 |
| YES | 1181 | 94.48 |
| Frequency Missing = 18 |
| I enforce family rules for our child about doing homework. |
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| prt21e | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 98 | 7.87 |
| YES | 1148 | 92.13 |
| Frequency Missing = 22 |
| My child has a computer at home to use for school work. |
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| prt21f | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 209 | 16.80 |
| YES | 1035 | 83.20 |
| Frequency Missing = 24 |
| My child has access to the internet at home. |
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| prt21g | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 332 | 26.52 |
| YES | 920 | 73.48 |
| Frequency Missing = 16 |
| Talk to your child about his/her experiences in school. |
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| prt22a | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 2 | 0.16 |
| RARELY | 27 | 2.15 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 172 | 13.72 |
| REGULARLY | 1053 | 83.97 |
| Frequency Missing = 14 |
| Talk to your child about his/her plans for high school classes |
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| prt22b | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 177 | 14.18 |
| RARELY | 239 | 19.15 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 465 | 37.26 |
| REGULARLY | 367 | 29.41 |
| Frequency Missing = 20 |
| Talk to your child about his/her plans for after high school. |
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| prt22c | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 93 | 7.46 |
| RARELY | 178 | 14.29 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 519 | 41.65 |
| REGULARLY | 456 | 36.60 |
| Frequency Missing = 22 |
| Data Collected in Spring, 2001 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Parent Frequency Distribution Report |
| WILLARD 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. | 223 | 17.8 | 666 | 53.1 | 253 | 20.2 | 94 | 7.5 | 19 | 1.5 | 13 |
| 24 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. | 289 | 23.0 | 749 | 59.7 | 154 | 12.3 | 48 | 3.8 | 14 | 1.1 | 14 |
| 25 - There are good learning materials at my child's school. | 247 | 19.8 | 742 | 59.4 | 216 | 17.3 | 30 | 2.4 | 15 | 1.2 | 18 |
| 26 - My child likes attending this school. | 493 | 39.5 | 562 | 45.0 | 109 | 8.7 | 58 | 4.6 | 27 | 2.2 | 19 |
| 27 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. | 491 | 39.1 | 611 | 48.6 | 106 | 8.4 | 41 | 3.3 | 7 | 0.6 | 12 |
| 28 - My child's school is a good place to learn. | 386 | 30.8 | 689 | 55.0 | 140 | 11.2 | 30 | 2.4 | 7 | 0.6 | 16 |
| 29 - My child uses computers effectively at school. | 182 | 14.7 | 506 | 40.9 | 387 | 31.3 | 109 | 8.8 | 53 | 4.3 | 31 |
| 30 - I know how well my child is doing in class. | 403 | 32.1 | 678 | 54.0 | 115 | 9.2 | 52 | 4.1 | 8 | 0.6 | 12 |
| 31 - I feel my child is safe at school. | 257 | 20.5 | 716 | 57.2 | 214 | 17.1 | 47 | 3.8 | 17 | 1.4 | 17 |
| 32 - I am welcome to discuss my child's educational needs with the school. | 362 | 29.0 | 698 | 56.0 | 145 | 11.6 | 31 | 2.5 | 11 | 0.9 | 21 |
| 33 - My child's school building is in good condition. | 313 | 25.1 | 626 | 50.2 | 192 | 15.4 | 96 | 7.7 | 21 | 1.7 | 20 |
| 34 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. | 162 | 13.0 | 500 | 40.1 | 376 | 30.2 | 163 | 13.1 | 45 | 3.6 | 22 |
| 35 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. | 173 | 13.8 | 604 | 48.2 | 347 | 27.7 | 83 | 6.6 | 45 | 3.6 | 16 |
| 36 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. | 50 | 4.0 | 103 | 8.2 | 154 | 12.3 | 468 | 37.5 | 474 | 38.0 | 19 |
| 37 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 123 | 9.8 | 680 | 54.4 | 365 | 29.2 | 60 | 4.8 | 23 | 1.8 | 17 |
| 38 - The school encourages parents to be involved. | 325 | 26.0 | 706 | 56.4 | 148 | 11.8 | 61 | 4.9 | 12 | 1.0 | 16 |
| 39 - The school board listens to parents concerns. | 86 | 6.9 | 369 | 29.6 | 609 | 48.9 | 114 | 9.2 | 67 | 5.4 | 23 |
| 40 - It is important for students to have access to computers at school. | 616 | 49.2 | 531 | 42.4 | 82 | 6.5 | 15 | 1.2 | 8 | 0.6 | 16 |
| 41 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. | 220 | 17.7 | 704 | 56.6 | 266 | 21.4 | 39 | 3.1 | 15 | 1.2 | 24 |
| 42 - The school encourages my child to do well on MAP tests. | 474 | 38.1 | 648 | 52.0 | 116 | 9.3 | 4 | 0.3 | 3 | 0.2 | 23 |
| 43 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 193 | 15.7 | 511 | 41.5 | 494 | 40.1 | 31 | 2.5 | 3 | 0.2 | 36 |
| 44 - My child's teacher makes learning interesting. | 303 | 24.2 | 608 | 48.6 | 256 | 20.4 | 61 | 4.9 | 24 | 1.9 | 16 |
| 45 - Teachers in my child's school really care about my child. | 301 | 24.1 | 608 | 48.7 | 238 | 19.1 | 63 | 5.0 | 38 | 3.0 | 20 |
| 46 - If a student in my child's school has a problem, teachers will listen and help. | 242 | 19.4 | 627 | 50.3 | 298 | 23.9 | 60 | 4.8 | 19 | 1.5 | 22 |
| 47 - Teachers treat my child with respect. | 286 | 22.9 | 673 | 53.8 | 206 | 16.5 | 67 | 5.4 | 19 | 1.5 | 17 |
| 48 - My child knows what he/she are supposed to be learning. | 286 | 22.9 | 819 | 65.6 | 104 | 8.3 | 31 | 2.5 | 9 | 0.7 | 19 |
| 49 - My child's teacher expects very good work from my child. | 333 | 26.5 | 769 | 61.2 | 125 | 9.9 | 21 | 1.7 | 9 | 0.7 | 11 |
| 50 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career goals. | 133 | 10.7 | 484 | 39.1 | 503 | 40.6 | 96 | 7.8 | 22 | 1.8 | 30 |
| 51 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. | 247 | 19.8 | 603 | 48.4 | 330 | 26.5 | 46 | 3.7 | 20 | 1.6 | 22 |
| 52 - The school has a written plan for improving student achievement | 142 | 11.5 | 477 | 38.7 | 554 | 45.0 | 39 | 3.2 | 19 | 1.5 | 37 |
| 53 - What is taught at school meets the needs of my child. | 170 | 13.6 | 731 | 58.5 | 232 | 18.6 | 91 | 7.3 | 25 | 2.0 | 19 |
| 54 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. | 174 | 14.0 | 558 | 44.8 | 365 | 29.3 | 123 | 9.9 | 26 | 2.1 | 22 |
| 55 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. | 329 | 26.3 | 654 | 52.3 | 204 | 16.3 | 50 | 4.0 | 14 | 1.1 | 17 |
| 56 - I receive information about the educational programs available to my child at school. | 198 | 15.9 | 623 | 50.0 | 262 | 21.0 | 131 | 10.5 | 32 | 2.6 | 22 |
| 57 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. | 220 | 17.7 | 719 | 57.7 | 229 | 18.4 | 66 | 5.3 | 12 | 1.0 | 22 |
| 58 - The school board has high expectations for student learning. | 180 | 14.5 | 585 | 47.3 | 392 | 31.7 | 59 | 4.8 | 22 | 1.8 | 30 |
| 59 - My child has fun learning. | 266 | 21.3 | 675 | 54.1 | 198 | 15.9 | 82 | 6.6 | 26 | 2.1 | 21 |
| 60 - The community is proud of this school. | 435 | 34.9 | 651 | 52.2 | 125 | 10.0 | 27 | 2.2 | 8 | 0.6 | 22 |
| 61 - I receive regular communications from school about how well my child is doing in school. | 242 | 19.4 | 593 | 47.6 | 216 | 17.3 | 144 | 11.5 | 52 | 4.2 | 21 |
| 62 - I believe my child can do well in school. | 679 | 54.5 | 535 | 42.9 | 27 | 2.2 | 4 | 0.3 | 2 | 0.2 | 21 |
| 63 - Other children are friendly to my child. | 366 | 29.4 | 697 | 56.0 | 138 | 11.1 | 32 | 2.6 | 12 | 1.0 | 23 |
| 64 - My child's teachers are good teachers. | 395 | 31.7 | 628 | 50.4 | 172 | 13.8 | 33 | 2.6 | 19 | 1.5 | 21 |
| 65 - There is a feeling of belonging at my child's school. | 332 | 26.6 | 627 | 50.3 | 196 | 15.7 | 68 | 5.5 | 23 | 1.8 | 22 |
| 66 - My child's teachers think my child can learn. | 459 | 36.8 | 680 | 54.5 | 91 | 7.3 | 11 | 0.9 | 6 | 0.5 | 21 |
| 67 - My child is treated fairly at school. | 323 | 25.9 | 680 | 54.5 | 164 | 13.2 | 62 | 5.0 | 18 | 1.4 | 21 |
| 68 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 247 | 19.9 | 556 | 44.7 | 342 | 27.5 | 70 | 5.6 | 29 | 2.3 | 24 |
| Data Collected in Spring, 2001 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |