MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Parent Frequency Distribution Report
GRANDVIEW R-II School district

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
K-1 72 16.14
2ND 30 6.73
3RD 26 5.83
4TH 41 9.19
5TH 48 10.76
6TH 52 11.66
7TH 56 12.56
8TH 51 11.43
9TH 28 6.28
10TH 13 2.91
11TH 16 3.59
12TH 13 2.91

Frequency Missing = 7

 

My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 220 50.34
Girl 217 49.66

Frequency Missing = 16

 

What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 378 84.56
FATHER 48 10.74
STEPMOTHER 4 0.89
STEPFATHER 1 0.22
GRANDMOTHER 10 2.24
GRANDFATHER 1 0.22
OTHER RELATIVE 4 0.89
UNRELATED 1 0.22

Frequency Missing = 6

 

How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 14 3.10
1 173 38.36
2 241 53.44
3 OR MORE 23 5.10

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 127 28.35
5 - 10 YRS 145 32.37
11 - 15 YRS 84 18.75
OVER 15 YRS 92 20.54

Frequency Missing = 5

 

How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 127 28.16
2 HRS 217 48.12
3 HRS 69 15.30
4 HRS 33 7.32
5 HRS 3 0.67
6 + HRS 2 0.44

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 50 11.14
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 312 69.49
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 72 16.04
OTHER 15 3.34

Frequency Missing = 4

 

Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 436 98.20
AMERICAN INDIAN 1 0.23
HISPANIC 5 1.13
MULTI-RACIAL 2 0.45

Frequency Missing = 9

 

How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
NONE 3 0.67
1 88 19.60
2 232 51.67
3 76 16.93
4 41 9.13
5 5 1.11
6 1 0.22
7 OR MORE 3 0.67

Frequency Missing = 4

 

Vocational Education
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 412 90.95
YES 41 9.05
 
Gifted/Talented Program
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 429 94.70
YES 24 5.30
 
Title I Services
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 430 94.92
YES 23 5.08
 
Special Education
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 419 92.49
YES 34 7.51
 
Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
UNDER 30 24 5.33
30 - 39 231 51.33
40 - 49 160 35.56
50 - 59 31 6.89
60 OR OVER 4 0.89

Frequency Missing = 3

 

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 34 7.85
2 YR COLL/TECH 148 34.18
4 YR COLLEGE 228 52.66
OTHER 23 5.31

Frequency Missing = 20

 

Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
ELEM. SCHOOL 2 0.45
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 33 7.37
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 148 33.04
SOME COLLEGE 155 34.60
COLLEGE GRADUATE 88 19.64
GRADUATE SCHOOL 22 4.91

Frequency Missing = 5

 

Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 23 5.57
10,000 - 19,999 18 4.36
20,000 - 29,999 40 9.69
30,000 - 39,999 51 12.35
40,000 - 49,999 50 12.11
50,000 - 59,999 69 16.71
60,000 - 69,999 56 13.56
OVER $70,000 106 25.67

Frequency Missing = 40

 

Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 143 32.28
HALF A & B 119 26.86
MOSTLY B 42 9.48
HALF B & C 62 14.00
MOSTLY C 18 4.06
HALF C & D 16 3.61
MOSTLY D 4 0.90
BELOW D 1 0.23
GRADE NOT GIVEN 38 8.58

Frequency Missing = 10

 

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 200 46.62
GOTTEN WORSE 86 20.05
STAYED THE SAME 143 33.33

Frequency Missing = 24

 

How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 44 9.80
DOESNT DO IT 2 0.45
1/2 HR OR LESS 181 40.31
1 HR 158 35.19
2 HRS 42 9.35
MORE THAN 2 HRS 22 4.90

Frequency Missing = 4

 

Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT18a Frequency Percent
NEVER 15 3.38
ONCE/TWICE 192 43.24
3-5 TIMES 136 30.63
5-10 TIMES 47 10.59
11+ TIMES 54 12.16

Frequency Missing = 9

 

Gone to an open house at school.
PRT18b Frequency Percent
NEVER 15 3.36
ONCE/TWICE 348 78.03
3-5 TIMES 54 12.11
5-10 TIMES 14 3.14
11+ TIMES 15 3.36

Frequency Missing = 7

 

Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT18c Frequency Percent
NEVER 76 17.12
ONCE/TWICE 239 53.83
3-5 TIMES 98 22.07
5-10 TIMES 14 3.15
11+ TIMES 17 3.83

Frequency Missing = 9

 

Visited the school on your own.
PRT18d Frequency Percent
NEVER 93 21.04
ONCE/TWICE 135 30.54
3-5 TIMES 76 17.19
5-10 TIMES 44 9.95
11+ TIMES 94 21.27

Frequency Missing = 11

 

Helped with after-school activities.
PRT18e Frequency Percent
NEVER 251 56.28
ONCE/TWICE 79 17.71
3-5 TIMES 55 12.33
5-10 TIMES 28 6.28
11+ TIMES 33 7.40

Frequency Missing = 7

 

Helped with classroom learning.
PRT18f Frequency Percent
NEVER 349 78.60
ONCE/TWICE 44 9.91
3-5 TIMES 22 4.95
5-10 TIMES 10 2.25
11+ TIMES 19 4.28

Frequency Missing = 9

 

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 46 10.34
B 182 40.90
C 140 31.46
D 44 9.89
F 14 3.15
DONT KNOW 19 4.27

Frequency Missing = 8

 

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 4 0.90
B 78 17.53
C 198 44.49
D 51 11.46
F 10 2.25
DONT KNOW 104 23.37

Frequency Missing = 8

 

I know the first name
of 5 or more of my child's
closest friends.
prt21a Frequency Percent
NO 41 9.15
YES 407 90.85

Frequency Missing = 5

 

I know the parents of
5 or more of my child's
closest friends.
prt21b Frequency Percent
NO 144 32.29
YES 302 67.71

Frequency Missing = 7

 

I enforce family rules
about how many hours our
child can watch TV.
prt21c Frequency Percent
NO 132 29.46
YES 316 70.54

Frequency Missing = 5

 

I have expectations for
our child to maintain
a certain grade average.
prt21d Frequency Percent
NO 14 3.13
YES 433 96.87

Frequency Missing = 6

 

I enforce family rules
for our child about doing
homework.
prt21e Frequency Percent
NO 10 2.23
YES 438 97.77

Frequency Missing = 5

 

My child has a computer
at home to use for school
work.
prt21f Frequency Percent
NO 91 20.36
YES 356 79.64

Frequency Missing = 6

 

My child has access to
the internet at home.
prt21g Frequency Percent
NO 143 32.06
YES 303 67.94

Frequency Missing = 7

 

Talk to your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt22a Frequency Percent
RARELY 5 1.12
OCCASIONALLY 36 8.04
REGULARLY 407 90.85

Frequency Missing = 5

 

Talk to your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt22b Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 88 19.78
RARELY 91 20.45
OCCASIONALLY 133 29.89
REGULARLY 133 29.89

Frequency Missing = 8

 

Talk to your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt22c Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 58 13.03
RARELY 52 11.69
OCCASIONALLY 164 36.85
REGULARLY 171 38.43

Frequency Missing = 8

Data Collected in Fall, 2005
Tables Posted April 14, 2006
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Parent Frequency Distribution Report
GRANDVIEW 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. 69 15.4 225 50.2 92 20.5 51 11.4 11 2.5 5
24 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 95 21.2 264 58.9 51 11.4 31 6.9 7 1.6 5
25 - There are good learning materials at my child's school. 77 17.3 232 52.0 106 23.8 25 5.6 6 1.3 7
26 - My child likes attending this school. 179 40.0 203 45.4 43 9.6 14 3.1 8 1.8 6
27 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 200 44.5 200 44.5 34 7.6 8 1.8 7 1.6 4
28 - My child's school is a good place to learn. 96 21.7 245 55.3 73 16.5 22 5.0 7 1.6 10
29 - My child uses computers effectively at school. 64 14.6 173 39.6 142 32.5 40 9.2 18 4.1 16
30 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 163 36.3 227 50.6 38 8.5 17 3.8 4 0.9 4
31 - I feel my child is safe at school. 136 30.4 231 51.6 62 13.8 11 2.5 8 1.8 5
32 - I am welcome to discuss my child's educational needs with the school. 145 32.4 237 52.9 52 11.6 7 1.6 7 1.6 5
33 - My child's school building is in good condition. 89 19.8 238 53.0 102 22.7 15 3.3 5 1.1 4
34 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 44 9.9 130 29.1 149 33.4 81 18.2 42 9.4 7
35 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 73 16.4 206 46.3 107 24.0 38 8.5 21 4.7 8
36 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 36 8.1 54 12.2 87 19.7 139 31.4 126 28.5 11
37 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 51 11.4 196 43.9 153 34.3 31 7.0 15 3.4 7
38 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 121 27.2 229 51.5 59 13.3 23 5.2 13 2.9 8
39 - The school board listens to parents concerns. 33 7.5 99 22.4 181 41.0 51 11.5 78 17.6 11
40 - It is important for students to have access to computers at school. 238 53.5 149 33.5 47 10.6 10 2.2 1 0.2 8
41 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 70 15.7 212 47.5 132 29.6 21 4.7 11 2.5 7
42 - The school encourages my child to do well on MAP tests. 145 33.2 229 52.4 57 13.0 6 1.4 0 0.0 16
43 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 62 14.2 161 36.8 173 39.5 26 5.9 16 3.7 15
44 - My child's teacher makes learning interesting. 101 22.5 213 47.5 109 24.3 20 4.5 5 1.1 5
45 - Teachers in my child's school really care about my child. 105 23.4 209 46.7 93 20.8 32 7.1 9 2.0 5
46 - If a student in my child's school has a problem, teachers will listen and help. 86 19.3 213 47.8 121 27.1 21 4.7 5 1.1 7
47 - Teachers treat my child with respect. 100 22.3 234 52.2 89 19.9 21 4.7 4 0.9 5
48 - My child knows what he/she are supposed to be learning. 101 22.5 269 60.0 57 12.7 18 4.0 3 0.7 5
49 - My child's teacher expects very good work from my child. 114 25.5 266 59.5 52 11.6 14 3.1 1 0.2 6
50 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career goals. 36 8.2 127 28.8 209 47.4 53 12.0 16 3.6 12
51 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 78 17.5 180 40.4 150 33.7 23 5.2 14 3.1 8
52 - The school has a written plan for improving student achievement 32 7.3 122 27.7 250 56.7 26 5.9 11 2.5 12
53 - What is taught at school meets the needs of my child. 63 14.1 215 48.1 98 21.9 54 12.1 17 3.8 6
54 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 59 13.2 182 40.7 117 26.2 75 16.8 14 3.1 6
55 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 138 31.0 195 43.8 82 18.4 19 4.3 11 2.5 8
56 - I receive information about the educational programs available to my child at school. 71 15.9 179 40.0 104 23.3 69 15.4 24 5.4 6
57 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 80 17.9 248 55.6 90 20.2 23 5.2 5 1.1 7
58 - The school board has high expectations for student learning. 48 10.7 165 36.9 162 36.2 42 9.4 30 6.7 6
59 - My child has fun learning. 97 21.8 202 45.4 102 22.9 31 7.0 13 2.9 8
60 - The community is proud of this school. 80 17.9 186 41.6 126 28.2 40 8.9 15 3.4 6
61 - I receive regular communications from school about how well my child is doing in school. 118 26.5 226 50.7 54 12.1 31 7.0 17 3.8 7
62 - I believe my child can do well in school. 264 58.8 172 38.3 11 2.4 0 0.0 2 0.4 4
63 - Other children are friendly to my child. 143 32.2 218 49.1 59 13.3 21 4.7 3 0.7 9
64 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 146 32.7 214 48.0 75 16.8 9 2.0 2 0.4 7
65 - There is a feeling of belonging at my child's school. 122 27.5 214 48.3 83 18.7 18 4.1 6 1.4 10
66 - My child's teachers think my child can learn. 167 37.4 227 50.9 50 11.2 1 0.2 1 0.2 7
67 - My child is treated fairly at school. 121 27.3 233 52.5 67 15.1 18 4.1 5 1.1 9
68 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 74 16.7 141 31.8 155 35.0 48 10.8 25 5.6 10

Data Collected in Fall, 2005
Tables Posted April 14, 2006
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education