MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Parent Frequency Distribution Report
MONITEAU CO. R-I School district

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
K-1 99 17.40
2ND 51 8.96
3RD 42 7.38
4TH 57 10.02
5TH 48 8.44
6TH 90 15.82
7TH 53 9.31
8TH 54 9.49
9TH 27 4.75
10TH 19 3.34
11TH 15 2.64
12TH 14 2.46

Frequency Missing = 8

 

My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 280 49.56
Girl 285 50.44

Frequency Missing = 12

 

What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 459 81.67
FATHER 84 14.95
STEPMOTHER 4 0.71
STEPFATHER 2 0.36
GRANDMOTHER 12 2.14
OTHER RELATIVE 1 0.18

Frequency Missing = 15

 

How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 11 1.92
1 176 30.77
2 369 64.51
3 OR MORE 16 2.80

Frequency Missing = 5

 

How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 137 23.95
5 - 10 YRS 125 21.85
11 - 15 YRS 71 12.41
OVER 15 YRS 239 41.78

Frequency Missing = 5

 

How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 184 31.94
2 HRS 237 41.15
3 HRS 102 17.71
4 HRS 39 6.77
5 HRS 6 1.04
6 + HRS 8 1.39

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 70 12.20
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 402 70.03
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 85 14.81
OTHER 17 2.96

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 517 90.07
AFR. AMERICAN (N-HISPC) 1 0.17
ASIAN 6 1.05
AMERICAN INDIAN 3 0.52
HISPANIC 43 7.49
MULTI-RACIAL 4 0.70

Frequency Missing = 3

 

How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
NONE 6 1.04
1 133 23.09
2 204 35.42
3 152 26.39
4 64 11.11
5 11 1.91
6 6 1.04

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Vocational Education
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 527 91.33
YES 50 8.67
 
Gifted/Talented Program
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 549 95.15
YES 28 4.85
 
Title I Services
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 545 94.45
YES 32 5.55
 
Special Education
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 532 92.20
YES 45 7.80
 
Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
UNDER 30 53 9.22
30 - 39 312 54.26
40 - 49 182 31.65
50 - 59 28 4.87

Frequency Missing = 2

 

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 53 9.48
2 YR COLL/TECH 89 15.92
4 YR COLLEGE 383 68.52
OTHER 34 6.08

Frequency Missing = 18

 

Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
ELEM. SCHOOL 24 4.20
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 45 7.88
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 181 31.70
SOME COLLEGE 132 23.12
COLLEGE GRADUATE 142 24.87
GRADUATE SCHOOL 47 8.23

Frequency Missing = 6

 

Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 31 5.65
10,000 - 19,999 58 10.56
20,000 - 29,999 53 9.65
30,000 - 39,999 65 11.84
40,000 - 49,999 63 11.48
50,000 - 59,999 85 15.48
60,000 - 69,999 69 12.57
OVER $70,000 125 22.77

Frequency Missing = 28

 

Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 189 33.57
HALF A & B 167 29.66
MOSTLY B 47 8.35
HALF B & C 49 8.70
MOSTLY C 21 3.73
HALF C & D 17 3.02
MOSTLY D 8 1.42
BELOW D 1 0.18
GRADE NOT GIVEN 64 11.37

Frequency Missing = 14

 

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 240 43.80
GOTTEN WORSE 57 10.40
STAYED THE SAME 251 45.80

Frequency Missing = 29

 

How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 8 1.39
DOESNT DO IT 4 0.70
1/2 HR OR LESS 184 32.06
1 HR 227 39.55
2 HRS 105 18.29
MORE THAN 2 HRS 46 8.01

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT18a Frequency Percent
NEVER 31 5.43
ONCE/TWICE 254 44.48
3-5 TIMES 192 33.63
5-10 TIMES 40 7.01
11+ TIMES 54 9.46

Frequency Missing = 6

 

Gone to an open house at school.
PRT18b Frequency Percent
NEVER 43 7.57
ONCE/TWICE 415 73.06
3-5 TIMES 95 16.73
5-10 TIMES 11 1.94
11+ TIMES 4 0.70

Frequency Missing = 9

 

Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT18c Frequency Percent
NEVER 52 9.12
ONCE/TWICE 309 54.21
3-5 TIMES 181 31.75
5-10 TIMES 19 3.33
11+ TIMES 9 1.58

Frequency Missing = 7

 

Visited the school on your own.
PRT18d Frequency Percent
NEVER 185 32.46
ONCE/TWICE 224 39.30
3-5 TIMES 90 15.79
5-10 TIMES 27 4.74
11+ TIMES 44 7.72

Frequency Missing = 7

 

Helped with after-school activities.
PRT18e Frequency Percent
NEVER 381 66.96
ONCE/TWICE 103 18.10
3-5 TIMES 44 7.73
5-10 TIMES 14 2.46
11+ TIMES 27 4.75

Frequency Missing = 8

 

Helped with classroom learning.
PRT18f Frequency Percent
NEVER 441 77.78
ONCE/TWICE 67 11.82
3-5 TIMES 29 5.11
5-10 TIMES 10 1.76
11+ TIMES 20 3.53

Frequency Missing = 10

 

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 61 10.74
B 294 51.76
C 131 23.06
D 26 4.58
F 12 2.11
DONT KNOW 44 7.75

Frequency Missing = 9

 

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 17 2.99
B 110 19.33
C 258 45.34
D 60 10.54
F 10 1.76
DONT KNOW 114 20.04

Frequency Missing = 8

 

I know the first name
of 5 or more of my child's
closest friends.
prt21a Frequency Percent
NO 42 7.32
YES 532 92.68

Frequency Missing = 3

 

I know the parents of
5 or more of my child's
closest friends.
prt21b Frequency Percent
NO 147 25.65
YES 426 74.35

Frequency Missing = 4

 

I enforce family rules
about how many hours our
child can watch TV.
prt21c Frequency Percent
NO 158 27.57
YES 415 72.43

Frequency Missing = 4

 

I have expectations for
our child to maintain
a certain grade average.
prt21d Frequency Percent
NO 33 5.77
YES 539 94.23

Frequency Missing = 5

 

I enforce family rules
for our child about doing
homework.
prt21e Frequency Percent
NO 24 4.20
YES 548 95.80

Frequency Missing = 5

 

My child has a computer
at home to use for school
work.
prt21f Frequency Percent
NO 128 22.30
YES 446 77.70

Frequency Missing = 3

 

My child has access to
the internet at home.
prt21g Frequency Percent
NO 193 33.68
YES 380 66.32

Frequency Missing = 4

 

Talk to your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt22a Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 4 0.70
RARELY 8 1.40
OCCASIONALLY 59 10.31
REGULARLY 501 87.59

Frequency Missing = 5

 

Talk to your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt22b Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 114 19.93
RARELY 101 17.66
OCCASIONALLY 201 35.14
REGULARLY 156 27.27

Frequency Missing = 5

 

Talk to your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt22c Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 64 11.19
RARELY 72 12.59
OCCASIONALLY 231 40.38
REGULARLY 205 35.84

Frequency Missing = 5

Data Collected in Fall, 2005
Tables Posted April 13, 2006
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Parent Frequency Distribution Report
MONITEAU CO. R-I 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. 72 12.6 330 57.9 120 21.1 36 6.3 12 2.1 7
24 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 99 17.4 359 63.1 82 14.4 21 3.7 8 1.4 8
25 - There are good learning materials at my child's school. 100 17.6 357 62.9 99 17.4 9 1.6 3 0.5 9
26 - My child likes attending this school. 210 36.8 282 49.5 49 8.6 18 3.2 11 1.9 7
27 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 212 37.2 287 50.4 52 9.1 14 2.5 5 0.9 7
28 - My child's school is a good place to learn. 130 22.8 351 61.7 71 12.5 13 2.3 4 0.7 8
29 - My child uses computers effectively at school. 89 15.7 360 63.6 90 15.9 23 4.1 4 0.7 11
30 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 153 26.9 338 59.5 61 10.7 14 2.5 2 0.4 9
31 - I feel my child is safe at school. 129 22.6 360 63.2 58 10.2 18 3.2 5 0.9 7
32 - I am welcome to discuss my child's educational needs with the school. 162 28.5 346 60.8 45 7.9 10 1.8 6 1.1 8
33 - My child's school building is in good condition. 177 31.2 328 57.7 44 7.7 16 2.8 3 0.5 9
34 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 79 14.0 241 42.7 168 29.8 67 11.9 9 1.6 13
35 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 89 15.6 322 56.6 112 19.7 35 6.2 11 1.9 8
36 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 34 6.0 48 8.5 107 18.9 230 40.6 147 26.0 11
37 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 55 9.7 314 55.6 145 25.7 40 7.1 11 1.9 12
38 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 123 21.6 354 62.1 69 12.1 17 3.0 7 1.2 7
39 - The school board listens to parents concerns. 46 8.1 210 37.1 243 42.9 53 9.4 14 2.5 11
40 - It is important for students to have access to computers at school. 224 39.4 292 51.3 46 8.1 5 0.9 2 0.4 8
41 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 104 18.4 327 57.9 108 19.1 17 3.0 9 1.6 12
42 - The school encourages my child to do well on MAP tests. 152 27.0 315 56.0 90 16.0 2 0.4 3 0.5 15
43 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 56 10.1 240 43.5 232 42.0 21 3.8 3 0.5 25
44 - My child's teacher makes learning interesting. 121 21.5 314 55.8 102 18.1 21 3.7 5 0.9 14
45 - Teachers in my child's school really care about my child. 116 20.6 310 55.1 101 17.9 26 4.6 10 1.8 14
46 - If a student in my child's school has a problem, teachers will listen and help. 101 17.9 320 56.8 112 19.9 24 4.3 6 1.1 14
47 - Teachers treat my child with respect. 126 22.2 334 58.8 86 15.1 13 2.3 9 1.6 9
48 - My child knows what he/she are supposed to be learning. 125 22.0 373 65.8 54 9.5 13 2.3 2 0.4 10
49 - My child's teacher expects very good work from my child. 131 23.1 377 66.5 53 9.3 5 0.9 1 0.2 10
50 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career goals. 59 10.6 202 36.1 240 42.9 44 7.9 14 2.5 18
51 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 89 15.9 263 46.9 184 32.8 17 3.0 8 1.4 16
52 - The school has a written plan for improving student achievement 72 12.9 227 40.5 239 42.7 18 3.2 4 0.7 17
53 - What is taught at school meets the needs of my child. 92 16.3 328 58.3 105 18.7 30 5.3 8 1.4 14
54 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 79 14.0 316 55.9 124 21.9 32 5.7 14 2.5 12
55 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 131 23.1 325 57.3 90 15.9 15 2.6 6 1.1 10
56 - I receive information about the educational programs available to my child at school. 80 14.2 282 50.0 132 23.4 54 9.6 16 2.8 13
57 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 82 14.4 382 67.1 82 14.4 17 3.0 6 1.1 8
58 - The school board has high expectations for student learning. 72 12.8 300 53.2 159 28.2 22 3.9 11 2.0 13
59 - My child has fun learning. 118 20.7 318 55.8 97 17.0 25 4.4 12 2.1 7
60 - The community is proud of this school. 144 25.5 332 58.8 74 13.1 11 1.9 4 0.7 12
61 - I receive regular communications from school about how well my child is doing in school. 109 19.2 307 54.0 99 17.4 38 6.7 15 2.6 9
62 - I believe my child can do well in school. 299 52.5 251 44.1 16 2.8 2 0.4 1 0.2 8
63 - Other children are friendly to my child. 145 25.4 331 58.1 64 11.2 21 3.7 9 1.6 7
64 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 180 31.6 314 55.2 58 10.2 11 1.9 6 1.1 8
65 - There is a feeling of belonging at my child's school. 116 20.5 318 56.3 95 16.8 25 4.4 11 1.9 12
66 - My child's teachers think my child can learn. 176 30.9 334 58.7 55 9.7 2 0.4 2 0.4 8
67 - My child is treated fairly at school. 132 23.2 333 58.6 69 12.1 21 3.7 13 2.3 9
68 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 98 17.3 294 51.9 142 25.0 21 3.7 12 2.1 10

Data Collected in Fall, 2005
Tables Posted April 13, 2006
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education