| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Parent Frequency Distribution Report |
| TROY R-III School district |
| In what grade is your child? | ||
| PRt1 | Frequency | Percent |
| K-1 | 321 | 14.18 |
| 2ND | 193 | 8.52 |
| 3RD | 226 | 9.98 |
| 4TH | 244 | 10.78 |
| 5TH | 250 | 11.04 |
| 6TH | 303 | 13.38 |
| 7TH | 184 | 8.13 |
| 8TH | 166 | 7.33 |
| 9TH | 133 | 5.87 |
| 10TH | 107 | 4.73 |
| 11TH | 93 | 4.11 |
| 12TH | 44 | 1.94 |
| Frequency Missing = 20 |
| My child is a: girl, boy | ||
| prt2 | Frequency | Percent |
| Boy | 1033 | 47.08 |
| Girl | 1161 | 52.92 |
| Frequency Missing = 90 |
| What is your relationship to the child? |
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| prt3 | Frequency | Percent |
| MOTHER | 1854 | 82.11 |
| FATHER | 307 | 13.60 |
| STEPMOTHER | 27 | 1.20 |
| STEPFATHER | 22 | 0.97 |
| GRANDMOTHER | 23 | 1.02 |
| GRANDFATHER | 4 | 0.18 |
| OTHER RELATIVE | 13 | 0.58 |
| UNRELATED | 8 | 0.35 |
| Frequency Missing = 26 |
| How many adults in your household work outside the home for pay? |
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| prt4 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 87 | 3.84 |
| 1 | 781 | 34.48 |
| 2 | 1324 | 58.45 |
| 3 OR MORE | 73 | 3.22 |
| Frequency Missing = 19 |
| How many years have you lived in this school district? |
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| prt5 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 5 YRS | 801 | 35.43 |
| 5 - 10 YRS | 563 | 24.90 |
| 11 - 15 YRS | 287 | 12.69 |
| OVER 15 YRS | 610 | 26.98 |
| Frequency Missing = 23 |
| How many hours of television does your child usually watch each day? |
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| prt6 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 HR OR LESS | 555 | 24.55 |
| 2 HRS | 951 | 42.06 |
| 3 HRS | 488 | 21.58 |
| 4 HRS | 187 | 8.27 |
| 5 HRS | 58 | 2.57 |
| 6 + HRS | 22 | 0.97 |
| Frequency Missing = 23 |
| Which best describes your household? | ||
| prt7 | Frequency | Percent |
| SINGLE PARENT | 320 | 14.14 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-M/F | 1491 | 65.89 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-STEP | 394 | 17.41 |
| OTHER | 58 | 2.56 |
| Frequency Missing = 21 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| prt8 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE (N-HISPC) | 2140 | 95.24 |
| AFR. AMERICAN (N-HISPC) | 37 | 1.65 |
| ASIAN | 13 | 0.58 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 10 | 0.45 |
| HISPANIC | 25 | 1.11 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 22 | 0.98 |
| Frequency Missing = 37 |
| How many children in your household are under 18 years old? |
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| prt9 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 19 | 0.90 |
| 1 | 389 | 18.38 |
| 2 | 909 | 42.96 |
| 3 | 469 | 22.16 |
| 4 | 231 | 10.92 |
| 5 | 61 | 2.88 |
| 6 | 24 | 1.13 |
| 7 OR MORE | 14 | 0.66 |
| Frequency Missing = 168 |
| Vocational Education | ||
| prt10a | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 2110 | 92.38 |
| YES | 174 | 7.62 |
| Gifted/Talented Program | ||
| prt10b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 2206 | 96.58 |
| YES | 78 | 3.42 |
| Title I Services | ||
| prt10c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 2138 | 93.61 |
| YES | 146 | 6.39 |
| Special Education | ||
| prt10d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 2115 | 92.60 |
| YES | 169 | 7.40 |
| Which category best describes your age? |
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| prt11 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 30 | 216 | 9.57 |
| 30 - 39 | 1149 | 50.91 |
| 40 - 49 | 791 | 35.05 |
| 50 - 59 | 93 | 4.12 |
| 60 OR OVER | 8 | 0.35 |
| Frequency Missing = 27 |
| 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 | 195 | 8.84 |
| 2 YR COLL/TECH | 467 | 21.18 |
| 4 YR COLLEGE | 1446 | 65.58 |
| OTHER | 97 | 4.40 |
| Frequency Missing = 79 |
| Which best describes your level of education? |
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| prt13 | Frequency | Percent |
| ELEM. SCHOOL | 22 | 1.00 |
| SOME HIGH SCHOOL | 197 | 8.92 |
| HIGH SCHOOL GRAD | 744 | 33.68 |
| SOME COLLEGE | 704 | 31.87 |
| COLLEGE GRADUATE | 411 | 18.61 |
| GRADUATE SCHOOL | 131 | 5.93 |
| Frequency Missing = 75 |
| Which category best describes the total annual income of your household? |
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| prt14 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER $ 10,000 | 94 | 4.34 |
| 10,000 - 19,999 | 138 | 6.38 |
| 20,000 - 29,999 | 195 | 9.01 |
| 30,000 - 39,999 | 258 | 11.92 |
| 40,000 - 49,999 | 259 | 11.97 |
| 50,000 - 59,999 | 337 | 15.57 |
| 60,000 - 69,999 | 267 | 12.34 |
| OVER $70,000 | 616 | 28.47 |
| Frequency Missing = 120 |
| Which of the following best describes your child's grades so far in school? |
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| prt15 | Frequency | Percent |
| MOSTLY A | 876 | 38.81 |
| HALF A & B | 511 | 22.64 |
| MOSTLY B | 149 | 6.60 |
| HALF B & C | 264 | 11.70 |
| MOSTLY C | 95 | 4.21 |
| HALF C & D | 84 | 3.72 |
| MOSTLY D | 23 | 1.02 |
| BELOW D | 15 | 0.66 |
| GRADE NOT GIVEN | 240 | 10.63 |
| Frequency Missing = 27 |
| 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 | 1122 | 52.95 |
| GOTTEN WORSE | 170 | 8.02 |
| STAYED THE SAME | 827 | 39.03 |
| Frequency Missing = 165 |
| How much time does your child spend on homework each day? |
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| prt17 | Frequency | Percent |
| DOESNT HAVE ANY | 125 | 5.53 |
| DOESNT DO IT | 23 | 1.02 |
| 1/2 HR OR LESS | 909 | 40.19 |
| 1 HR | 920 | 40.67 |
| 2 HRS | 201 | 8.89 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 84 | 3.71 |
| Frequency Missing = 22 |
| Talked to your child's teacher. | ||
| PRT18a | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 214 | 9.44 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 907 | 40.01 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 710 | 31.32 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 203 | 8.95 |
| 11+ TIMES | 233 | 10.28 |
| Frequency Missing = 17 |
| Gone to an open house at school. | ||
| PRT18b | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 278 | 12.26 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 1678 | 73.99 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 273 | 12.04 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 23 | 1.01 |
| 11+ TIMES | 16 | 0.71 |
| Frequency Missing = 16 |
| Attended parent/teacher meetings. | ||
| PRT18c | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 448 | 19.83 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 1400 | 61.97 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 347 | 15.36 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 38 | 1.68 |
| 11+ TIMES | 26 | 1.15 |
| Frequency Missing = 25 |
| Visited the school on your own. | ||
| PRT18d | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 546 | 24.17 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 890 | 39.40 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 448 | 19.83 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 146 | 6.46 |
| 11+ TIMES | 229 | 10.14 |
| Frequency Missing = 25 |
| Helped with after-school activities. | ||
| PRT18e | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 1559 | 68.98 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 406 | 17.96 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 153 | 6.77 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 51 | 2.26 |
| 11+ TIMES | 91 | 4.03 |
| Frequency Missing = 24 |
| Helped with classroom learning. | ||
| PRT18f | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 1689 | 74.83 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 367 | 16.26 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 89 | 3.94 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 30 | 1.33 |
| 11+ TIMES | 82 | 3.63 |
| Frequency Missing = 27 |
| 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 | 527 | 23.47 |
| B | 1025 | 45.66 |
| C | 462 | 20.58 |
| D | 83 | 3.70 |
| F | 37 | 1.65 |
| DONT KNOW | 111 | 4.94 |
| Frequency Missing = 39 |
| 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 | 36 | 1.60 |
| B | 372 | 16.51 |
| C | 984 | 43.68 |
| D | 368 | 16.33 |
| F | 63 | 2.80 |
| DONT KNOW | 430 | 19.09 |
| Frequency Missing = 31 |
| I know the first name of 5 or more of my child's closest friends. |
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| prt21a | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 167 | 7.37 |
| YES | 2100 | 92.63 |
| 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 | 856 | 37.84 |
| YES | 1406 | 62.16 |
| Frequency Missing = 22 |
| I enforce family rules about how many hours our child can watch TV. |
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| prt21c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 726 | 32.01 |
| YES | 1542 | 67.99 |
| Frequency Missing = 16 |
| I have expectations for our child to maintain a certain grade average. |
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| prt21d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 93 | 4.11 |
| YES | 2171 | 95.89 |
| Frequency Missing = 20 |
| I enforce family rules for our child about doing homework. |
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| prt21e | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 111 | 4.90 |
| YES | 2152 | 95.10 |
| Frequency Missing = 21 |
| My child has a computer at home to use for school work. |
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| prt21f | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 447 | 19.73 |
| YES | 1819 | 80.27 |
| Frequency Missing = 18 |
| My child has access to the internet at home. |
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| prt21g | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 719 | 31.79 |
| YES | 1543 | 68.21 |
| Frequency Missing = 22 |
| Talk to your child about his/her experiences in school. |
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| prt22a | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 12 | 0.53 |
| RARELY | 25 | 1.10 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 276 | 12.14 |
| REGULARLY | 1960 | 86.23 |
| Frequency Missing = 11 |
| Talk to your child about his/her plans for high school classes |
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| prt22b | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 336 | 14.84 |
| RARELY | 488 | 21.55 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 749 | 33.08 |
| REGULARLY | 691 | 30.52 |
| 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 | 164 | 7.25 |
| RARELY | 310 | 13.70 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 916 | 40.48 |
| REGULARLY | 873 | 38.58 |
| Frequency Missing = 21 |
| Data Collected in Spring, 2004 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Parent Frequency Distribution Report |
| TROY R-III 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. | 481 | 21.2 | 1,227 | 54.0 | 364 | 16.0 | 154 | 6.8 | 45 | 2.0 | 13 |
| 24 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. | 605 | 26.7 | 1,303 | 57.6 | 232 | 10.3 | 94 | 4.2 | 28 | 1.2 | 22 |
| 25 - There are good learning materials at my child's school. | 529 | 23.4 | 1,301 | 57.6 | 364 | 16.1 | 48 | 2.1 | 15 | 0.7 | 27 |
| 26 - My child likes attending this school. | 792 | 34.9 | 1,139 | 50.2 | 191 | 8.4 | 107 | 4.7 | 40 | 1.8 | 15 |
| 27 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. | 901 | 39.9 | 1,086 | 48.1 | 190 | 8.4 | 54 | 2.4 | 26 | 1.2 | 27 |
| 28 - My child's school is a good place to learn. | 686 | 30.4 | 1,266 | 56.1 | 244 | 10.8 | 42 | 1.9 | 20 | 0.9 | 26 |
| 29 - My child uses computers effectively at school. | 524 | 23.3 | 1,252 | 55.6 | 387 | 17.2 | 71 | 3.2 | 18 | 0.8 | 32 |
| 30 - I know how well my child is doing in class. | 834 | 36.8 | 1,187 | 52.4 | 164 | 7.2 | 61 | 2.7 | 19 | 0.8 | 19 |
| 31 - I feel my child is safe at school. | 662 | 29.2 | 1,243 | 54.9 | 274 | 12.1 | 62 | 2.7 | 23 | 1.0 | 20 |
| 32 - I am welcome to discuss my child's educational needs with the school. | 750 | 33.2 | 1,206 | 53.4 | 230 | 10.2 | 47 | 2.1 | 24 | 1.1 | 27 |
| 33 - My child's school building is in good condition. | 719 | 31.8 | 1,127 | 49.8 | 279 | 12.3 | 108 | 4.8 | 29 | 1.3 | 22 |
| 34 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. | 351 | 15.6 | 926 | 41.1 | 662 | 29.4 | 252 | 11.2 | 61 | 2.7 | 32 |
| 35 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. | 391 | 17.3 | 1,086 | 48.1 | 533 | 23.6 | 163 | 7.2 | 86 | 3.8 | 25 |
| 36 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. | 128 | 5.7 | 184 | 8.2 | 340 | 15.1 | 871 | 38.6 | 733 | 32.5 | 28 |
| 37 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 211 | 9.4 | 1,036 | 46.2 | 781 | 34.8 | 157 | 7.0 | 58 | 2.6 | 41 |
| 38 - The school encourages parents to be involved. | 596 | 26.4 | 1,195 | 53.0 | 332 | 14.7 | 102 | 4.5 | 31 | 1.4 | 28 |
| 39 - The school board listens to parents concerns. | 190 | 8.5 | 646 | 28.9 | 1,167 | 52.2 | 139 | 6.2 | 94 | 4.2 | 48 |
| 40 - It is important for students to have access to computers at school. | 1,146 | 50.8 | 960 | 42.5 | 122 | 5.4 | 17 | 0.8 | 12 | 0.5 | 27 |
| 41 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. | 469 | 20.8 | 1,249 | 55.4 | 440 | 19.5 | 69 | 3.1 | 26 | 1.2 | 31 |
| 42 - The school encourages my child to do well on MAP tests. | 772 | 34.2 | 1,241 | 54.9 | 216 | 9.6 | 12 | 0.5 | 18 | 0.8 | 25 |
| 43 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 355 | 16.0 | 880 | 39.6 | 915 | 41.2 | 51 | 2.3 | 22 | 1.0 | 61 |
| 44 - My child's teacher makes learning interesting. | 603 | 26.7 | 1,090 | 48.3 | 436 | 19.3 | 80 | 3.5 | 50 | 2.2 | 25 |
| 45 - Teachers in my child's school really care about my child. | 565 | 25.1 | 1,075 | 47.7 | 393 | 17.4 | 155 | 6.9 | 65 | 2.9 | 31 |
| 46 - If a student in my child's school has a problem, teachers will listen and help. | 473 | 21.0 | 1,108 | 49.3 | 514 | 22.9 | 108 | 4.8 | 46 | 2.0 | 35 |
| 47 - Teachers treat my child with respect. | 574 | 25.4 | 1,210 | 53.6 | 351 | 15.5 | 68 | 3.0 | 55 | 2.4 | 26 |
| 48 - My child knows what he/she are supposed to be learning. | 586 | 25.9 | 1,409 | 62.3 | 189 | 8.4 | 59 | 2.6 | 17 | 0.8 | 24 |
| 49 - My child's teacher expects very good work from my child. | 629 | 27.8 | 1,386 | 61.4 | 194 | 8.6 | 31 | 1.4 | 19 | 0.8 | 25 |
| 50 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career goals. | 296 | 13.2 | 886 | 39.6 | 864 | 38.6 | 148 | 6.6 | 42 | 1.9 | 48 |
| 51 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. | 537 | 23.8 | 1,086 | 48.2 | 542 | 24.0 | 61 | 2.7 | 28 | 1.2 | 30 |
| 52 - The school has a written plan for improving student achievement | 257 | 11.5 | 752 | 33.6 | 1,102 | 49.3 | 85 | 3.8 | 41 | 1.8 | 47 |
| 53 - What is taught at school meets the needs of my child. | 418 | 18.6 | 1,273 | 56.5 | 393 | 17.4 | 126 | 5.6 | 43 | 1.9 | 31 |
| 54 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. | 431 | 19.2 | 980 | 43.7 | 600 | 26.7 | 177 | 7.9 | 55 | 2.5 | 41 |
| 55 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. | 672 | 29.8 | 1,114 | 49.4 | 363 | 16.1 | 70 | 3.1 | 38 | 1.7 | 27 |
| 56 - I receive information about the educational programs available to my child at school. | 439 | 19.5 | 1,089 | 48.4 | 430 | 19.1 | 223 | 9.9 | 70 | 3.1 | 33 |
| 57 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. | 509 | 22.5 | 1,306 | 57.7 | 333 | 14.7 | 90 | 4.0 | 25 | 1.1 | 21 |
| 58 - The school board has high expectations for student learning. | 379 | 16.9 | 1,067 | 47.5 | 690 | 30.7 | 67 | 3.0 | 42 | 1.9 | 39 |
| 59 - My child has fun learning. | 543 | 24.0 | 1,198 | 53.1 | 346 | 15.3 | 122 | 5.4 | 49 | 2.2 | 26 |
| 60 - The community is proud of this school. | 614 | 27.4 | 1,162 | 51.8 | 389 | 17.3 | 53 | 2.4 | 25 | 1.1 | 41 |
| 61 - I receive regular communications from school about how well my child is doing in school. | 568 | 25.2 | 1,109 | 49.2 | 332 | 14.7 | 174 | 7.7 | 70 | 3.1 | 31 |
| 62 - I believe my child can do well in school. | 1,182 | 52.3 | 1,012 | 44.7 | 52 | 2.3 | 10 | 0.4 | 6 | 0.3 | 22 |
| 63 - Other children are friendly to my child. | 625 | 27.7 | 1,250 | 55.4 | 258 | 11.4 | 91 | 4.0 | 32 | 1.4 | 28 |
| 64 - My child's teachers are good teachers. | 776 | 34.5 | 1,109 | 49.3 | 285 | 12.7 | 51 | 2.3 | 30 | 1.3 | 33 |
| 65 - There is a feeling of belonging at my child's school. | 557 | 24.7 | 1,135 | 50.4 | 422 | 18.7 | 102 | 4.5 | 37 | 1.6 | 31 |
| 66 - My child's teachers think my child can learn. | 832 | 36.9 | 1,213 | 53.8 | 176 | 7.8 | 17 | 0.8 | 15 | 0.7 | 31 |
| 67 - My child is treated fairly at school. | 620 | 27.5 | 1,227 | 54.4 | 278 | 12.3 | 88 | 3.9 | 41 | 1.8 | 30 |
| 68 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 385 | 17.1 | 990 | 44.1 | 698 | 31.1 | 114 | 5.1 | 59 | 2.6 | 38 |
| Data Collected in Spring, 2004 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |