| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Parent Frequency Distribution Report |
| DESOTO 73 School district |
| In what grade is your child? | ||
| PRt1 | Frequency | Percent |
| K-1 | 295 | 15.31 |
| 2ND | 152 | 7.89 |
| 3RD | 164 | 8.51 |
| 4TH | 171 | 8.87 |
| 5TH | 153 | 7.94 |
| 6TH | 175 | 9.08 |
| 7TH | 165 | 8.56 |
| 8TH | 160 | 8.30 |
| 9TH | 131 | 6.80 |
| 10TH | 123 | 6.38 |
| 11TH | 124 | 6.43 |
| 12TH | 114 | 5.92 |
| Frequency Missing = 16 |
| My child is a: girl, boy | ||
| prt2 | Frequency | Percent |
| Boy | 899 | 48.07 |
| Girl | 971 | 51.93 |
| Frequency Missing = 73 |
| What is your relationship to the child? |
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| prt3 | Frequency | Percent |
| MOTHER | 1591 | 82.86 |
| FATHER | 228 | 11.88 |
| STEPMOTHER | 20 | 1.04 |
| STEPFATHER | 11 | 0.57 |
| GRANDMOTHER | 47 | 2.45 |
| GRANDFATHER | 5 | 0.26 |
| OTHER RELATIVE | 12 | 0.63 |
| UNRELATED | 6 | 0.31 |
| Frequency Missing = 23 |
| How many adults in your household work outside the home for pay? |
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| prt4 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 96 | 4.98 |
| 1 | 801 | 41.57 |
| 2 | 970 | 50.34 |
| 3 OR MORE | 60 | 3.11 |
| Frequency Missing = 16 |
| How many years have you lived in this school district? |
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| prt5 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 5 YRS | 570 | 29.53 |
| 5 - 10 YRS | 467 | 24.20 |
| 11 - 15 YRS | 217 | 11.24 |
| OVER 15 YRS | 676 | 35.03 |
| Frequency Missing = 13 |
| How many hours of television does your child usually watch each day? |
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| prt6 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 HR OR LESS | 512 | 26.54 |
| 2 HRS | 814 | 42.20 |
| 3 HRS | 357 | 18.51 |
| 4 HRS | 179 | 9.28 |
| 5 HRS | 41 | 2.13 |
| 6 + HRS | 26 | 1.35 |
| Frequency Missing = 14 |
| Which best describes your household? | ||
| prt7 | Frequency | Percent |
| SINGLE PARENT | 346 | 17.93 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-M/F | 1197 | 62.02 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-STEP | 309 | 16.01 |
| OTHER | 78 | 4.04 |
| Frequency Missing = 13 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| prt8 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE (N-HISPC) | 1851 | 96.66 |
| AFR. AMERICAN (N-HISPC) | 9 | 0.47 |
| ASIAN | 7 | 0.37 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 12 | 0.63 |
| HISPANIC | 13 | 0.68 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 23 | 1.20 |
| Frequency Missing = 28 |
| How many children in your household are under 18 years old? |
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| prt9 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 25 | 1.30 |
| 1 | 426 | 22.19 |
| 2 | 812 | 42.29 |
| 3 | 459 | 23.91 |
| 4 | 134 | 6.98 |
| 5 | 34 | 1.77 |
| 6 | 19 | 0.99 |
| 7 OR MORE | 11 | 0.57 |
| Frequency Missing = 23 |
| Vocational Education | ||
| prt10a | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 1754 | 90.27 |
| YES | 189 | 9.73 |
| Gifted/Talented Program | ||
| prt10b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 1826 | 93.98 |
| YES | 117 | 6.02 |
| Title I Services | ||
| prt10c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 1846 | 95.01 |
| YES | 97 | 4.99 |
| Special Education | ||
| prt10d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 1778 | 91.51 |
| YES | 165 | 8.49 |
| Which category best describes your age? |
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| prt11 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 30 | 245 | 12.85 |
| 30 - 39 | 918 | 48.16 |
| 40 - 49 | 605 | 31.74 |
| 50 - 59 | 115 | 6.03 |
| 60 OR OVER | 23 | 1.21 |
| Frequency Missing = 37 |
| 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 | 179 | 9.53 |
| 2 YR COLL/TECH | 673 | 35.82 |
| 4 YR COLLEGE | 914 | 48.64 |
| OTHER | 113 | 6.01 |
| Frequency Missing = 64 |
| Which best describes your level of education? |
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| prt13 | Frequency | Percent |
| ELEM. SCHOOL | 18 | 0.97 |
| SOME HIGH SCHOOL | 248 | 13.30 |
| HIGH SCHOOL GRAD | 592 | 31.76 |
| SOME COLLEGE | 596 | 31.97 |
| COLLEGE GRADUATE | 339 | 18.19 |
| GRADUATE SCHOOL | 71 | 3.81 |
| Frequency Missing = 79 |
| Which category best describes the total annual income of your household? |
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| prt14 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER $ 10,000 | 132 | 7.28 |
| 10,000 - 19,999 | 206 | 11.36 |
| 20,000 - 29,999 | 246 | 13.57 |
| 30,000 - 39,999 | 284 | 15.66 |
| 40,000 - 49,999 | 255 | 14.07 |
| 50,000 - 59,999 | 224 | 12.36 |
| 60,000 - 69,999 | 186 | 10.26 |
| OVER $70,000 | 280 | 15.44 |
| Frequency Missing = 130 |
| Which of the following best describes your child's grades so far in school? |
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| prt15 | Frequency | Percent |
| MOSTLY A | 701 | 36.72 |
| HALF A & B | 492 | 25.77 |
| MOSTLY B | 158 | 8.28 |
| HALF B & C | 281 | 14.72 |
| MOSTLY C | 96 | 5.03 |
| HALF C & D | 63 | 3.30 |
| MOSTLY D | 20 | 1.05 |
| BELOW D | 9 | 0.47 |
| GRADE NOT GIVEN | 89 | 4.66 |
| Frequency Missing = 34 |
| 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 | 1033 | 56.05 |
| GOTTEN WORSE | 183 | 9.93 |
| STAYED THE SAME | 627 | 34.02 |
| Frequency Missing = 100 |
| How much time does your child spend on homework each day? |
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| prt17 | Frequency | Percent |
| DOESNT HAVE ANY | 108 | 5.62 |
| DOESNT DO IT | 9 | 0.47 |
| 1/2 HR OR LESS | 575 | 29.93 |
| 1 HR | 858 | 44.66 |
| 2 HRS | 274 | 14.26 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 97 | 5.05 |
| Frequency Missing = 22 |
| Talked to your child's teacher. | ||
| PRT18a | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 189 | 9.82 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 921 | 47.87 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 495 | 25.73 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 175 | 9.10 |
| 11+ TIMES | 144 | 7.48 |
| Frequency Missing = 19 |
| Gone to an open house at school. | ||
| PRT18b | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 268 | 13.96 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 1387 | 72.24 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 194 | 10.10 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 43 | 2.24 |
| 11+ TIMES | 28 | 1.46 |
| Frequency Missing = 23 |
| Attended parent/teacher meetings. | ||
| PRT18c | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 450 | 23.56 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 1052 | 55.08 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 317 | 16.60 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 47 | 2.46 |
| 11+ TIMES | 44 | 2.30 |
| Frequency Missing = 33 |
| Visited the school on your own. | ||
| PRT18d | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 526 | 27.57 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 689 | 36.11 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 367 | 19.23 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 132 | 6.92 |
| 11+ TIMES | 194 | 10.17 |
| Frequency Missing = 35 |
| Helped with after-school activities. | ||
| PRT18e | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 1280 | 66.67 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 386 | 20.10 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 129 | 6.72 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 34 | 1.77 |
| 11+ TIMES | 91 | 4.74 |
| Frequency Missing = 23 |
| Helped with classroom learning. | ||
| PRT18f | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 1521 | 79.34 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 266 | 13.88 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 59 | 3.08 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 20 | 1.04 |
| 11+ TIMES | 51 | 2.66 |
| Frequency Missing = 26 |
| 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 | 198 | 10.31 |
| B | 723 | 37.66 |
| C | 657 | 34.22 |
| D | 144 | 7.50 |
| F | 39 | 2.03 |
| DONT KNOW | 159 | 8.28 |
| Frequency Missing = 23 |
| 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 | 38 | 1.98 |
| B | 395 | 20.53 |
| C | 809 | 42.05 |
| D | 245 | 12.73 |
| F | 55 | 2.86 |
| DONT KNOW | 382 | 19.85 |
| Frequency Missing = 19 |
| I know the first name of 5 or more of my child's closest friends. |
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| prt21a | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 189 | 9.81 |
| YES | 1738 | 90.19 |
| Frequency Missing = 16 |
| I know the parents of 5 or more of my child's closest friends. |
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| prt21b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 807 | 41.86 |
| YES | 1121 | 58.14 |
| Frequency Missing = 15 |
| I enforce family rules about how many hours our child can watch TV. |
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| prt21c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 668 | 34.72 |
| YES | 1256 | 65.28 |
| Frequency Missing = 19 |
| I have expectations for our child to maintain a certain grade average. |
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| prt21d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 91 | 4.72 |
| YES | 1838 | 95.28 |
| Frequency Missing = 14 |
| I enforce family rules for our child about doing homework. |
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| prt21e | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 90 | 4.67 |
| YES | 1838 | 95.33 |
| Frequency Missing = 15 |
| My child has a computer at home to use for school work. |
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| prt21f | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 514 | 26.67 |
| YES | 1413 | 73.33 |
| Frequency Missing = 16 |
| My child has access to the internet at home. |
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| prt21g | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 682 | 35.32 |
| YES | 1249 | 64.68 |
| Frequency Missing = 12 |
| Talk to your child about his/her experiences in school. |
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| prt22a | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 9 | 0.47 |
| RARELY | 35 | 1.81 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 264 | 13.66 |
| REGULARLY | 1625 | 84.07 |
| Frequency Missing = 10 |
| Talk to your child about his/her plans for high school classes |
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| prt22b | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 313 | 16.23 |
| RARELY | 329 | 17.06 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 675 | 34.99 |
| REGULARLY | 612 | 31.73 |
| Frequency Missing = 14 |
| Talk to your child about his/her plans for after high school. |
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| prt22c | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 212 | 10.99 |
| RARELY | 253 | 13.12 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 742 | 38.47 |
| REGULARLY | 722 | 37.43 |
| Frequency Missing = 14 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2004 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Parent Frequency Distribution Report |
| DESOTO 73 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. | 247 | 12.8 | 963 | 50.1 | 511 | 26.6 | 153 | 8.0 | 49 | 2.5 | 20 |
| 24 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. | 372 | 19.4 | 1,103 | 57.7 | 308 | 16.1 | 100 | 5.2 | 30 | 1.6 | 30 |
| 25 - There are good learning materials at my child's school. | 327 | 17.1 | 1,046 | 54.7 | 419 | 21.9 | 89 | 4.7 | 31 | 1.6 | 31 |
| 26 - My child likes attending this school. | 540 | 28.1 | 964 | 50.2 | 263 | 13.7 | 88 | 4.6 | 66 | 3.4 | 22 |
| 27 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. | 654 | 34.1 | 967 | 50.4 | 201 | 10.5 | 72 | 3.8 | 24 | 1.3 | 25 |
| 28 - My child's school is a good place to learn. | 375 | 19.6 | 1,031 | 53.9 | 403 | 21.1 | 74 | 3.9 | 31 | 1.6 | 29 |
| 29 - My child uses computers effectively at school. | 232 | 12.2 | 865 | 45.6 | 570 | 30.1 | 164 | 8.6 | 65 | 3.4 | 47 |
| 30 - I know how well my child is doing in class. | 525 | 27.4 | 1,046 | 54.6 | 212 | 11.1 | 103 | 5.4 | 31 | 1.6 | 26 |
| 31 - I feel my child is safe at school. | 466 | 24.3 | 1,052 | 54.8 | 282 | 14.7 | 84 | 4.4 | 34 | 1.8 | 25 |
| 32 - I am welcome to discuss my child's educational needs with the school. | 565 | 29.5 | 1,063 | 55.6 | 225 | 11.8 | 47 | 2.5 | 13 | 0.7 | 30 |
| 33 - My child's school building is in good condition. | 240 | 12.6 | 802 | 42.1 | 520 | 27.3 | 249 | 13.1 | 96 | 5.0 | 36 |
| 34 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. | 183 | 9.6 | 610 | 32.0 | 565 | 29.6 | 381 | 20.0 | 170 | 8.9 | 34 |
| 35 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. | 250 | 13.1 | 868 | 45.4 | 506 | 26.4 | 206 | 10.8 | 84 | 4.4 | 29 |
| 36 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. | 202 | 10.6 | 301 | 15.8 | 427 | 22.4 | 640 | 33.5 | 338 | 17.7 | 35 |
| 37 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 132 | 6.9 | 772 | 40.5 | 709 | 37.2 | 238 | 12.5 | 56 | 2.9 | 36 |
| 38 - The school encourages parents to be involved. | 422 | 22.0 | 1,011 | 52.7 | 362 | 18.9 | 82 | 4.3 | 40 | 2.1 | 26 |
| 39 - The school board listens to parents concerns. | 166 | 8.7 | 553 | 29.1 | 954 | 50.2 | 150 | 7.9 | 79 | 4.2 | 41 |
| 40 - It is important for students to have access to computers at school. | 858 | 45.1 | 863 | 45.3 | 151 | 7.9 | 18 | 0.9 | 14 | 0.7 | 39 |
| 41 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. | 267 | 14.1 | 986 | 51.9 | 519 | 27.3 | 84 | 4.4 | 42 | 2.2 | 45 |
| 42 - The school encourages my child to do well on MAP tests. | 696 | 36.6 | 988 | 51.9 | 200 | 10.5 | 13 | 0.7 | 6 | 0.3 | 40 |
| 43 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 248 | 13.2 | 759 | 40.3 | 795 | 42.2 | 61 | 3.2 | 22 | 1.2 | 58 |
| 44 - My child's teacher makes learning interesting. | 348 | 18.3 | 858 | 45.1 | 566 | 29.7 | 89 | 4.7 | 42 | 2.2 | 40 |
| 45 - Teachers in my child's school really care about my child. | 353 | 18.6 | 852 | 44.8 | 490 | 25.8 | 143 | 7.5 | 64 | 3.4 | 41 |
| 46 - If a student in my child's school has a problem, teachers will listen and help. | 300 | 15.8 | 880 | 46.3 | 547 | 28.8 | 128 | 6.7 | 45 | 2.4 | 43 |
| 47 - Teachers treat my child with respect. | 369 | 19.4 | 978 | 51.3 | 410 | 21.5 | 106 | 5.6 | 43 | 2.3 | 37 |
| 48 - My child knows what he/she are supposed to be learning. | 421 | 22.0 | 1,175 | 61.5 | 231 | 12.1 | 66 | 3.5 | 18 | 0.9 | 32 |
| 49 - My child's teacher expects very good work from my child. | 431 | 22.7 | 1,162 | 61.1 | 266 | 14.0 | 28 | 1.5 | 14 | 0.7 | 42 |
| 50 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career goals. | 170 | 9.0 | 676 | 35.7 | 806 | 42.6 | 182 | 9.6 | 57 | 3.0 | 52 |
| 51 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. | 364 | 19.2 | 983 | 51.8 | 446 | 23.5 | 71 | 3.7 | 33 | 1.7 | 46 |
| 52 - The school has a written plan for improving student achievement | 198 | 10.4 | 688 | 36.3 | 888 | 46.9 | 84 | 4.4 | 37 | 2.0 | 48 |
| 53 - What is taught at school meets the needs of my child. | 256 | 13.4 | 991 | 52.0 | 446 | 23.4 | 160 | 8.4 | 52 | 2.7 | 38 |
| 54 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. | 258 | 13.5 | 885 | 46.4 | 522 | 27.4 | 193 | 10.1 | 50 | 2.6 | 35 |
| 55 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. | 481 | 25.3 | 898 | 47.2 | 401 | 21.1 | 92 | 4.8 | 32 | 1.7 | 39 |
| 56 - I receive information about the educational programs available to my child at school. | 327 | 17.2 | 931 | 48.9 | 407 | 21.4 | 173 | 9.1 | 67 | 3.5 | 38 |
| 57 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. | 325 | 17.0 | 1,101 | 57.6 | 340 | 17.8 | 111 | 5.8 | 33 | 1.7 | 33 |
| 58 - The school board has high expectations for student learning. | 277 | 14.6 | 823 | 43.5 | 653 | 34.5 | 99 | 5.2 | 42 | 2.2 | 49 |
| 59 - My child has fun learning. | 373 | 19.7 | 965 | 50.9 | 365 | 19.2 | 149 | 7.9 | 45 | 2.4 | 46 |
| 60 - The community is proud of this school. | 243 | 12.8 | 823 | 43.3 | 571 | 30.1 | 181 | 9.5 | 81 | 4.3 | 44 |
| 61 - I receive regular communications from school about how well my child is doing in school. | 359 | 18.8 | 889 | 46.6 | 336 | 17.6 | 227 | 11.9 | 95 | 5.0 | 37 |
| 62 - I believe my child can do well in school. | 1,004 | 52.6 | 832 | 43.6 | 56 | 2.9 | 8 | 0.4 | 7 | 0.4 | 36 |
| 63 - Other children are friendly to my child. | 469 | 24.6 | 1,063 | 55.7 | 263 | 13.8 | 92 | 4.8 | 22 | 1.2 | 34 |
| 64 - My child's teachers are good teachers. | 496 | 26.0 | 931 | 48.8 | 406 | 21.3 | 46 | 2.4 | 27 | 1.4 | 37 |
| 65 - There is a feeling of belonging at my child's school. | 351 | 18.5 | 899 | 47.4 | 481 | 25.3 | 129 | 6.8 | 38 | 2.0 | 45 |
| 66 - My child's teachers think my child can learn. | 546 | 28.7 | 1,111 | 58.3 | 215 | 11.3 | 12 | 0.6 | 21 | 1.1 | 38 |
| 67 - My child is treated fairly at school. | 397 | 20.8 | 1,051 | 55.1 | 323 | 16.9 | 99 | 5.2 | 36 | 1.9 | 37 |
| 68 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 223 | 11.8 | 725 | 38.2 | 688 | 36.3 | 187 | 9.9 | 73 | 3.9 | 47 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2004 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |