MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Parent Frequency Distribution Report
CRYSTAL CITY 47 School district

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
K-1 51 16.40
2ND 27 8.68
3RD 35 11.25
4TH 38 12.22
5TH 25 8.04
6TH 25 8.04
7TH 28 9.00
8TH 11 3.54
9TH 23 7.40
10TH 17 5.47
11TH 19 6.11
12TH 12 3.86

Frequency Missing = 3

 

My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 138 45.39
Girl 166 54.61

Frequency Missing = 10

 

What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 244 78.71
FATHER 55 17.74
STEPMOTHER 4 1.29
GRANDMOTHER 6 1.94
UNRELATED 1 0.32

Frequency Missing = 4

 

How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 14 4.47
1 111 35.46
2 182 58.15
3 OR MORE 6 1.92

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 126 41.04
5 - 10 YRS 80 26.06
11 - 15 YRS 38 12.38
OVER 15 YRS 63 20.52

Frequency Missing = 7

 

How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 64 20.45
2 HRS 153 48.88
3 HRS 58 18.53
4 HRS 33 10.54
5 HRS 3 0.96
6 + HRS 2 0.64

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 56 17.95
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 185 59.29
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 60 19.23
OTHER 11 3.53

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 296 95.18
AFR. AMERICAN (N-HISPC) 9 2.89
MULTI-RACIAL 6 1.93

Frequency Missing = 3

 

How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
NONE 8 2.55
1 79 25.16
2 139 44.27
3 45 14.33
4 25 7.96
5 10 3.18
6 8 2.55
 
Vocational Education
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 277 88.22
YES 37 11.78
 
Gifted/Talented Program
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 288 91.72
YES 26 8.28
 
Title I Services
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 278 88.54
YES 36 11.46
 
Special Education
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 298 94.90
YES 16 5.10
 
Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
UNDER 30 45 14.38
30 - 39 121 38.66
40 - 49 121 38.66
50 - 59 22 7.03
60 OR OVER 4 1.28

Frequency Missing = 1

 

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 20 6.51
2 YR COLL/TECH 108 35.18
4 YR COLLEGE 156 50.81
OTHER 23 7.49

Frequency Missing = 7

 

Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
ELEM. SCHOOL 3 0.98
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 17 5.54
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 90 29.32
SOME COLLEGE 117 38.11
COLLEGE GRADUATE 53 17.26
GRADUATE SCHOOL 27 8.79

Frequency Missing = 7

 

Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 12 4.05
10,000 - 19,999 19 6.42
20,000 - 29,999 41 13.85
30,000 - 39,999 36 12.16
40,000 - 49,999 39 13.18
50,000 - 59,999 39 13.18
60,000 - 69,999 52 17.57
OVER $70,000 58 19.59

Frequency Missing = 18

 

Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 118 37.58
HALF A & B 79 25.16
MOSTLY B 25 7.96
HALF B & C 36 11.46
MOSTLY C 6 1.91
HALF C & D 20 6.37
MOSTLY D 3 0.96
BELOW D 5 1.59
GRADE NOT GIVEN 22 7.01
 
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 96 32.88
GOTTEN WORSE 89 30.48
STAYED THE SAME 107 36.64

Frequency Missing = 22

 

How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 38 12.18
DOESNT DO IT 1 0.32
1/2 HR OR LESS 117 37.50
1 HR 114 36.54
2 HRS 35 11.22
MORE THAN 2 HRS 7 2.24

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT18a Frequency Percent
NEVER 14 4.50
ONCE/TWICE 118 37.94
3-5 TIMES 85 27.33
5-10 TIMES 38 12.22
11+ TIMES 56 18.01

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Gone to an open house at school.
PRT18b Frequency Percent
NEVER 24 7.69
ONCE/TWICE 260 83.33
3-5 TIMES 21 6.73
5-10 TIMES 5 1.60
11+ TIMES 2 0.64

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT18c Frequency Percent
NEVER 52 16.77
ONCE/TWICE 202 65.16
3-5 TIMES 41 13.23
5-10 TIMES 12 3.87
11+ TIMES 3 0.97

Frequency Missing = 4

 

Visited the school on your own.
PRT18d Frequency Percent
NEVER 63 20.26
ONCE/TWICE 102 32.80
3-5 TIMES 58 18.65
5-10 TIMES 29 9.32
11+ TIMES 59 18.97

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Helped with after-school activities.
PRT18e Frequency Percent
NEVER 187 60.32
ONCE/TWICE 67 21.61
3-5 TIMES 28 9.03
5-10 TIMES 11 3.55
11+ TIMES 17 5.48

Frequency Missing = 4

 

Helped with classroom learning.
PRT18f Frequency Percent
NEVER 234 75.48
ONCE/TWICE 55 17.74
3-5 TIMES 6 1.94
5-10 TIMES 5 1.61
11+ TIMES 10 3.23

Frequency Missing = 4

 

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 15 4.84
B 105 33.87
C 116 37.42
D 43 13.87
F 16 5.16
DONT KNOW 15 4.84

Frequency Missing = 4

 

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 3 0.97
B 67 21.61
C 138 44.52
D 29 9.35
F 4 1.29
DONT KNOW 69 22.26

Frequency Missing = 4

 

I know the first name
of 5 or more of my child's
closest friends.
prt21a Frequency Percent
NO 16 5.16
YES 294 94.84

Frequency Missing = 4

 

I know the parents of
5 or more of my child's
closest friends.
prt21b Frequency Percent
NO 112 36.01
YES 199 63.99

Frequency Missing = 3

 

I enforce family rules
about how many hours our
child can watch TV.
prt21c Frequency Percent
NO 104 33.55
YES 206 66.45

Frequency Missing = 4

 

I have expectations for
our child to maintain
a certain grade average.
prt21d Frequency Percent
NO 11 3.54
YES 300 96.46

Frequency Missing = 3

 

I enforce family rules
for our child about doing
homework.
prt21e Frequency Percent
NO 21 6.73
YES 291 93.27

Frequency Missing = 2

 

My child has a computer
at home to use for school
work.
prt21f Frequency Percent
NO 71 22.68
YES 242 77.32

Frequency Missing = 1

 

My child has access to
the internet at home.
prt21g Frequency Percent
NO 121 38.78
YES 191 61.22

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Talk to your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt22a Frequency Percent
RARELY 3 0.96
OCCASIONALLY 48 15.38
REGULARLY 261 83.65

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Talk to your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt22b Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 55 17.68
RARELY 55 17.68
OCCASIONALLY 111 35.69
REGULARLY 90 28.94

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Talk to your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt22c Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 25 8.04
RARELY 38 12.22
OCCASIONALLY 124 39.87
REGULARLY 124 39.87

Frequency Missing = 3

Data Collected in Spring, 2003
Tables Posted April 15, 2006
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Parent Frequency Distribution Report
CRYSTAL CITY 47 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. 38 12.1 142 45.2 91 29.0 25 8.0 18 5.7 0
24 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 54 17.2 186 59.2 48 15.3 18 5.7 8 2.5 0
25 - There are good learning materials at my child's school. 34 11.0 164 53.1 81 26.2 23 7.4 7 2.3 5
26 - My child likes attending this school. 111 35.5 149 47.6 26 8.3 11 3.5 16 5.1 1
27 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 129 41.5 142 45.7 25 8.0 11 3.5 4 1.3 3
28 - My child's school is a good place to learn. 49 15.9 150 48.5 79 25.6 22 7.1 9 2.9 5
29 - My child uses computers effectively at school. 31 10.0 87 28.2 107 34.6 43 13.9 41 13.3 5
30 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 93 30.0 171 55.2 31 10.0 11 3.5 4 1.3 4
31 - I feel my child is safe at school. 59 18.8 165 52.7 57 18.2 23 7.3 9 2.9 1
32 - I am welcome to discuss my child's educational needs with the school. 92 29.3 164 52.2 45 14.3 12 3.8 1 0.3 0
33 - My child's school building is in good condition. 34 10.9 162 51.8 65 20.8 38 12.1 14 4.5 1
34 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 28 9.1 94 30.6 103 33.6 58 18.9 24 7.8 7
35 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 37 11.9 136 43.6 87 27.9 32 10.3 20 6.4 2
36 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 42 13.5 47 15.1 72 23.1 76 24.4 75 24.0 2
37 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 37 12.1 155 50.5 79 25.7 27 8.8 9 2.9 7
38 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 77 24.6 167 53.4 52 16.6 10 3.2 7 2.2 1
39 - The school board listens to parents concerns. 42 13.4 111 35.5 133 42.5 20 6.4 7 2.2 1
40 - It is important for students to have access to computers at school. 177 56.4 104 33.1 21 6.7 8 2.5 4 1.3 0
41 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 52 16.6 156 49.7 75 23.9 22 7.0 9 2.9 0
42 - The school encourages my child to do well on MAP tests. 93 29.7 158 50.5 43 13.7 14 4.5 5 1.6 1
43 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 42 13.7 96 31.3 139 45.3 20 6.5 10 3.3 7
44 - My child's teacher makes learning interesting. 80 25.5 147 46.8 69 22.0 10 3.2 8 2.5 0
45 - Teachers in my child's school really care about my child. 71 22.8 142 45.5 71 22.8 19 6.1 9 2.9 2
46 - If a student in my child's school has a problem, teachers will listen and help. 58 18.6 144 46.3 87 28.0 14 4.5 8 2.6 3
47 - Teachers treat my child with respect. 76 24.3 166 53.0 53 16.9 10 3.2 8 2.6 1
48 - My child knows what he/she are supposed to be learning. 67 21.3 195 62.1 36 11.5 12 3.8 4 1.3 0
49 - My child's teacher expects very good work from my child. 70 22.3 198 63.1 32 10.2 13 4.1 1 0.3 0
50 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career goals. 21 6.7 91 29.2 146 46.8 40 12.8 14 4.5 2
51 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 47 15.0 136 43.5 102 32.6 13 4.2 15 4.8 1
52 - The school has a written plan for improving student achievement 24 7.8 98 31.9 148 48.2 25 8.1 12 3.9 7
53 - What is taught at school meets the needs of my child. 31 9.9 138 43.9 94 29.9 35 11.1 16 5.1 0
54 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 41 13.4 126 41.0 89 29.0 31 10.1 20 6.5 7
55 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 78 24.9 146 46.6 62 19.8 21 6.7 6 1.9 1
56 - I receive information about the educational programs available to my child at school. 42 13.5 121 38.8 77 24.7 45 14.4 27 8.7 2
57 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 44 14.2 164 53.1 65 21.0 30 9.7 6 1.9 5
58 - The school board has high expectations for student learning. 34 11.0 125 40.6 116 37.7 24 7.8 9 2.9 6
59 - My child has fun learning. 70 22.5 157 50.5 49 15.8 21 6.8 14 4.5 3
60 - The community is proud of this school. 52 16.9 97 31.5 102 33.1 34 11.0 23 7.5 6
61 - I receive regular communications from school about how well my child is doing in school. 58 18.7 142 45.8 55 17.7 35 11.3 20 6.5 4
62 - I believe my child can do well in school. 178 57.2 126 40.5 6 1.9 0 0.0 1 0.3 3
63 - Other children are friendly to my child. 97 31.2 152 48.9 38 12.2 17 5.5 7 2.3 3
64 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 93 30.1 150 48.5 50 16.2 9 2.9 7 2.3 5
65 - There is a feeling of belonging at my child's school. 66 21.3 139 44.8 73 23.5 19 6.1 13 4.2 4
66 - My child's teachers think my child can learn. 100 32.2 175 56.3 31 10.0 4 1.3 1 0.3 3
67 - My child is treated fairly at school. 81 26.1 169 54.5 40 12.9 12 3.9 8 2.6 4
68 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 50 16.2 116 37.7 99 32.1 27 8.8 16 5.2 6

Data Collected in Spring, 2003
Tables Posted April 15, 2006
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education