| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Parent Frequency Distribution Report |
| MONTGOMERY CO. R-II School district |
| In what grade is your child? | ||
| PRt1 | Frequency | Percent |
| K-1 | 49 | 18.49 |
| 2ND | 22 | 8.30 |
| 3RD | 20 | 7.55 |
| 4TH | 20 | 7.55 |
| 5TH | 36 | 13.58 |
| 6TH | 31 | 11.70 |
| 7TH | 14 | 5.28 |
| 8TH | 24 | 9.06 |
| 9TH | 15 | 5.66 |
| 10TH | 11 | 4.15 |
| 11TH | 11 | 4.15 |
| 12TH | 12 | 4.53 |
| Frequency Missing = 12 |
| My child is a: girl, boy | ||
| prt2 | Frequency | Percent |
| Boy | 125 | 47.71 |
| Girl | 137 | 52.29 |
| Frequency Missing = 15 |
| What is your relationship to the child? |
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| prt3 | Frequency | Percent |
| MOTHER | 220 | 81.18 |
| FATHER | 34 | 12.55 |
| STEPMOTHER | 6 | 2.21 |
| STEPFATHER | 4 | 1.48 |
| GRANDMOTHER | 5 | 1.85 |
| OTHER RELATIVE | 1 | 0.37 |
| UNRELATED | 1 | 0.37 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| How many adults in your household work outside the home for pay? |
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| prt4 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 17 | 6.32 |
| 1 | 90 | 33.46 |
| 2 | 155 | 57.62 |
| 3 OR MORE | 7 | 2.60 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| How many years have you lived in this school district? |
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| prt5 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 5 YRS | 52 | 19.26 |
| 5 - 10 YRS | 61 | 22.59 |
| 11 - 15 YRS | 32 | 11.85 |
| OVER 15 YRS | 125 | 46.30 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| How many hours of television does your child usually watch each day? |
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| prt6 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 HR OR LESS | 88 | 32.47 |
| 2 HRS | 99 | 36.53 |
| 3 HRS | 51 | 18.82 |
| 4 HRS | 21 | 7.75 |
| 5 HRS | 8 | 2.95 |
| 6 + HRS | 4 | 1.48 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| Which best describes your household? | ||
| prt7 | Frequency | Percent |
| SINGLE PARENT | 35 | 12.82 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-M/F | 191 | 69.96 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-STEP | 38 | 13.92 |
| OTHER | 9 | 3.30 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| prt8 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE (N-HISPC) | 258 | 95.91 |
| AFR. AMERICAN (N-HISPC) | 3 | 1.12 |
| ASIAN | 2 | 0.74 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 2 | 0.74 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 4 | 1.49 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| How many children in your household are under 18 years old? |
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| prt9 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 5 | 1.85 |
| 1 | 66 | 24.35 |
| 2 | 103 | 38.01 |
| 3 | 57 | 21.03 |
| 4 | 30 | 11.07 |
| 5 | 5 | 1.85 |
| 6 | 1 | 0.37 |
| 7 OR MORE | 4 | 1.48 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| Vocational Education | ||
| prt10a | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 265 | 95.67 |
| YES | 12 | 4.33 |
| Gifted/Talented Program | ||
| prt10b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 259 | 93.50 |
| YES | 18 | 6.50 |
| Title I Services | ||
| prt10c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 250 | 90.25 |
| YES | 27 | 9.75 |
| Special Education | ||
| prt10d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 258 | 93.14 |
| YES | 19 | 6.86 |
| Which category best describes your age? |
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| prt11 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 30 | 32 | 11.81 |
| 30 - 39 | 114 | 42.07 |
| 40 - 49 | 102 | 37.64 |
| 50 - 59 | 19 | 7.01 |
| 60 OR OVER | 4 | 1.48 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| 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 | 23 | 8.91 |
| 2 YR COLL/TECH | 65 | 25.19 |
| 4 YR COLLEGE | 149 | 57.75 |
| OTHER | 21 | 8.14 |
| Frequency Missing = 19 |
| Which best describes your level of education? |
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| prt13 | Frequency | Percent |
| ELEM. SCHOOL | 3 | 1.13 |
| SOME HIGH SCHOOL | 27 | 10.19 |
| HIGH SCHOOL GRAD | 103 | 38.87 |
| SOME COLLEGE | 59 | 22.26 |
| COLLEGE GRADUATE | 44 | 16.60 |
| GRADUATE SCHOOL | 29 | 10.94 |
| Frequency Missing = 12 |
| Which category best describes the total annual income of your household? |
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| prt14 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER $ 10,000 | 16 | 6.27 |
| 10,000 - 19,999 | 30 | 11.76 |
| 20,000 - 29,999 | 31 | 12.16 |
| 30,000 - 39,999 | 36 | 14.12 |
| 40,000 - 49,999 | 40 | 15.69 |
| 50,000 - 59,999 | 31 | 12.16 |
| 60,000 - 69,999 | 29 | 11.37 |
| OVER $70,000 | 42 | 16.47 |
| Frequency Missing = 22 |
| Which of the following best describes your child's grades so far in school? |
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| prt15 | Frequency | Percent |
| MOSTLY A | 84 | 31.34 |
| HALF A & B | 58 | 21.64 |
| MOSTLY B | 16 | 5.97 |
| HALF B & C | 28 | 10.45 |
| MOSTLY C | 15 | 5.60 |
| HALF C & D | 7 | 2.61 |
| MOSTLY D | 1 | 0.37 |
| BELOW D | 2 | 0.75 |
| GRADE NOT GIVEN | 57 | 21.27 |
| Frequency Missing = 9 |
| 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 | 107 | 41.31 |
| GOTTEN WORSE | 49 | 18.92 |
| STAYED THE SAME | 103 | 39.77 |
| Frequency Missing = 18 |
| How much time does your child spend on homework each day? |
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| prt17 | Frequency | Percent |
| DOESNT HAVE ANY | 15 | 5.56 |
| 1/2 HR OR LESS | 86 | 31.85 |
| 1 HR | 112 | 41.48 |
| 2 HRS | 44 | 16.30 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 13 | 4.81 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| Talked to your child's teacher. | ||
| PRT18a | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 11 | 4.04 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 129 | 47.43 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 83 | 30.51 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 26 | 9.56 |
| 11+ TIMES | 23 | 8.46 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| Gone to an open house at school. | ||
| PRT18b | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 43 | 16.04 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 192 | 71.64 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 28 | 10.45 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 4 | 1.49 |
| 11+ TIMES | 1 | 0.37 |
| Frequency Missing = 9 |
| Attended parent/teacher meetings. | ||
| PRT18c | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 13 | 4.76 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 198 | 72.53 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 53 | 19.41 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 3 | 1.10 |
| 11+ TIMES | 6 | 2.20 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Visited the school on your own. | ||
| PRT18d | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 59 | 22.26 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 89 | 33.58 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 64 | 24.15 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 19 | 7.17 |
| 11+ TIMES | 34 | 12.83 |
| Frequency Missing = 12 |
| Helped with after-school activities. | ||
| PRT18e | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 132 | 48.89 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 89 | 32.96 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 34 | 12.59 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 10 | 3.70 |
| 11+ TIMES | 5 | 1.85 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| Helped with classroom learning. | ||
| PRT18f | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 204 | 76.12 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 38 | 14.18 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 15 | 5.60 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 4 | 1.49 |
| 11+ TIMES | 7 | 2.61 |
| 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? |
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| prt19 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 16 | 5.95 |
| B | 107 | 39.78 |
| C | 100 | 37.17 |
| D | 24 | 8.92 |
| F | 8 | 2.97 |
| DONT KNOW | 14 | 5.20 |
| 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? |
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| prt20 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 3 | 1.11 |
| B | 64 | 23.62 |
| C | 121 | 44.65 |
| D | 25 | 9.23 |
| F | 4 | 1.48 |
| DONT KNOW | 54 | 19.93 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| I know the first name of 5 or more of my child's closest friends. |
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| prt21a | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 15 | 5.51 |
| YES | 257 | 94.49 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| I know the parents of 5 or more of my child's closest friends. |
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| prt21b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 71 | 26.01 |
| YES | 202 | 73.99 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| I enforce family rules about how many hours our child can watch TV. |
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| prt21c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 80 | 29.30 |
| YES | 193 | 70.70 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| I have expectations for our child to maintain a certain grade average. |
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| prt21d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 19 | 7.01 |
| YES | 252 | 92.99 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| I enforce family rules for our child about doing homework. |
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| prt21e | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 10 | 3.72 |
| YES | 259 | 96.28 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| My child has a computer at home to use for school work. |
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| prt21f | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 78 | 29.00 |
| YES | 191 | 71.00 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| My child has access to the internet at home. |
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| prt21g | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 131 | 48.70 |
| YES | 138 | 51.30 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| Talk to your child about his/her experiences in school. |
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| prt22a | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 1 | 0.37 |
| RARELY | 2 | 0.73 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 31 | 11.36 |
| REGULARLY | 239 | 87.55 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Talk to your child about his/her plans for high school classes |
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| prt22b | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 50 | 18.38 |
| RARELY | 62 | 22.79 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 78 | 28.68 |
| REGULARLY | 82 | 30.15 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| Talk to your child about his/her plans for after high school. |
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| prt22c | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 30 | 11.07 |
| RARELY | 45 | 16.61 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 110 | 40.59 |
| REGULARLY | 86 | 31.73 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2002 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Parent Frequency Distribution Report |
| MONTGOMERY CO. R-II 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. | 37 | 13.7 | 148 | 54.6 | 60 | 22.1 | 19 | 7.0 | 7 | 2.6 | 6 |
| 24 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. | 58 | 21.6 | 159 | 59.3 | 37 | 13.8 | 9 | 3.4 | 5 | 1.9 | 9 |
| 25 - There are good learning materials at my child's school. | 44 | 16.5 | 159 | 59.6 | 56 | 21.0 | 3 | 1.1 | 5 | 1.9 | 10 |
| 26 - My child likes attending this school. | 97 | 36.2 | 120 | 44.8 | 32 | 11.9 | 15 | 5.6 | 4 | 1.5 | 9 |
| 27 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. | 122 | 45.7 | 122 | 45.7 | 15 | 5.6 | 5 | 1.9 | 3 | 1.1 | 10 |
| 28 - My child's school is a good place to learn. | 55 | 20.6 | 159 | 59.6 | 44 | 16.5 | 6 | 2.2 | 3 | 1.1 | 10 |
| 29 - My child uses computers effectively at school. | 50 | 18.4 | 140 | 51.5 | 66 | 24.3 | 12 | 4.4 | 4 | 1.5 | 5 |
| 30 - I know how well my child is doing in class. | 105 | 39.3 | 130 | 48.7 | 18 | 6.7 | 11 | 4.1 | 3 | 1.1 | 10 |
| 31 - I feel my child is safe at school. | 67 | 24.9 | 157 | 58.4 | 32 | 11.9 | 10 | 3.7 | 3 | 1.1 | 8 |
| 32 - I am welcome to discuss my child's educational needs with the school. | 95 | 35.3 | 145 | 53.9 | 22 | 8.2 | 3 | 1.1 | 4 | 1.5 | 8 |
| 33 - My child's school building is in good condition. | 27 | 10.1 | 125 | 46.6 | 56 | 20.9 | 46 | 17.2 | 14 | 5.2 | 9 |
| 34 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. | 11 | 4.1 | 82 | 30.3 | 82 | 30.3 | 70 | 25.8 | 26 | 9.6 | 6 |
| 35 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. | 40 | 14.8 | 124 | 45.8 | 79 | 29.2 | 18 | 6.6 | 10 | 3.7 | 6 |
| 36 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. | 16 | 5.9 | 37 | 13.8 | 66 | 24.5 | 96 | 35.7 | 54 | 20.1 | 8 |
| 37 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 29 | 10.9 | 130 | 49.1 | 72 | 27.2 | 28 | 10.6 | 6 | 2.3 | 12 |
| 38 - The school encourages parents to be involved. | 66 | 24.7 | 160 | 59.9 | 29 | 10.9 | 7 | 2.6 | 5 | 1.9 | 10 |
| 39 - The school board listens to parents concerns. | 24 | 8.9 | 87 | 32.3 | 117 | 43.5 | 27 | 10.0 | 14 | 5.2 | 8 |
| 40 - It is important for students to have access to computers at school. | 125 | 46.5 | 118 | 43.9 | 20 | 7.4 | 3 | 1.1 | 3 | 1.1 | 8 |
| 41 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. | 45 | 16.6 | 144 | 53.1 | 69 | 25.5 | 8 | 3.0 | 5 | 1.8 | 6 |
| 42 - The school encourages my child to do well on MAP tests. | 100 | 37.2 | 129 | 48.0 | 36 | 13.4 | 1 | 0.4 | 3 | 1.1 | 8 |
| 43 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 46 | 17.2 | 113 | 42.3 | 96 | 36.0 | 6 | 2.2 | 6 | 2.2 | 10 |
| 44 - My child's teacher makes learning interesting. | 60 | 22.4 | 133 | 49.6 | 54 | 20.1 | 17 | 6.3 | 4 | 1.5 | 9 |
| 45 - Teachers in my child's school really care about my child. | 63 | 23.5 | 128 | 47.8 | 52 | 19.4 | 14 | 5.2 | 11 | 4.1 | 9 |
| 46 - If a student in my child's school has a problem, teachers will listen and help. | 48 | 17.8 | 139 | 51.7 | 61 | 22.7 | 15 | 5.6 | 6 | 2.2 | 8 |
| 47 - Teachers treat my child with respect. | 64 | 23.8 | 150 | 55.8 | 39 | 14.5 | 11 | 4.1 | 5 | 1.9 | 8 |
| 48 - My child knows what he/she are supposed to be learning. | 76 | 28.4 | 153 | 57.1 | 25 | 9.3 | 10 | 3.7 | 4 | 1.5 | 9 |
| 49 - My child's teacher expects very good work from my child. | 76 | 28.0 | 162 | 59.8 | 26 | 9.6 | 6 | 2.2 | 1 | 0.4 | 6 |
| 50 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career goals. | 31 | 11.5 | 117 | 43.5 | 94 | 34.9 | 20 | 7.4 | 7 | 2.6 | 8 |
| 51 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. | 51 | 19.0 | 141 | 52.4 | 70 | 26.0 | 5 | 1.9 | 2 | 0.7 | 8 |
| 52 - The school has a written plan for improving student achievement | 29 | 10.9 | 121 | 45.3 | 103 | 38.6 | 9 | 3.4 | 5 | 1.9 | 10 |
| 53 - What is taught at school meets the needs of my child. | 36 | 13.2 | 144 | 52.9 | 65 | 23.9 | 21 | 7.7 | 6 | 2.2 | 5 |
| 54 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. | 39 | 14.4 | 118 | 43.7 | 83 | 30.7 | 24 | 8.9 | 6 | 2.2 | 7 |
| 55 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. | 70 | 25.9 | 147 | 54.4 | 43 | 15.9 | 6 | 2.2 | 4 | 1.5 | 7 |
| 56 - I receive information about the educational programs available to my child at school. | 42 | 15.6 | 125 | 46.5 | 67 | 24.9 | 28 | 10.4 | 7 | 2.6 | 8 |
| 57 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. | 62 | 22.6 | 158 | 57.7 | 42 | 15.3 | 10 | 3.6 | 2 | 0.7 | 3 |
| 58 - The school board has high expectations for student learning. | 34 | 12.5 | 135 | 49.6 | 90 | 33.1 | 8 | 2.9 | 5 | 1.8 | 5 |
| 59 - My child has fun learning. | 68 | 25.1 | 136 | 50.2 | 43 | 15.9 | 21 | 7.7 | 3 | 1.1 | 6 |
| 60 - The community is proud of this school. | 42 | 15.6 | 125 | 46.5 | 79 | 29.4 | 21 | 7.8 | 2 | 0.7 | 8 |
| 61 - I receive regular communications from school about how well my child is doing in school. | 69 | 25.3 | 148 | 54.2 | 30 | 11.0 | 22 | 8.1 | 4 | 1.5 | 4 |
| 62 - I believe my child can do well in school. | 149 | 54.6 | 114 | 41.8 | 8 | 2.9 | 1 | 0.4 | 1 | 0.4 | 4 |
| 63 - Other children are friendly to my child. | 91 | 33.6 | 154 | 56.8 | 16 | 5.9 | 6 | 2.2 | 4 | 1.5 | 6 |
| 64 - My child's teachers are good teachers. | 83 | 30.4 | 132 | 48.4 | 51 | 18.7 | 3 | 1.1 | 4 | 1.5 | 4 |
| 65 - There is a feeling of belonging at my child's school. | 68 | 25.3 | 139 | 51.7 | 46 | 17.1 | 14 | 5.2 | 2 | 0.7 | 8 |
| 66 - My child's teachers think my child can learn. | 100 | 37.0 | 146 | 54.1 | 22 | 8.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 0.7 | 7 |
| 67 - My child is treated fairly at school. | 75 | 27.9 | 156 | 58.0 | 29 | 10.8 | 7 | 2.6 | 2 | 0.7 | 8 |
| 68 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 39 | 14.4 | 121 | 44.6 | 85 | 31.4 | 19 | 7.0 | 7 | 2.6 | 6 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2002 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |