| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Parent Frequency Distribution Report |
| HALFWAY R-III School district |
| In what grade is your child? | ||
| PRt1 | Frequency | Percent |
| K-1 | 14 | 15.73 |
| 2ND | 11 | 12.36 |
| 3RD | 11 | 12.36 |
| 4TH | 6 | 6.74 |
| 5TH | 14 | 15.73 |
| 6TH | 6 | 6.74 |
| 7TH | 1 | 1.12 |
| 8TH | 5 | 5.62 |
| 9TH | 9 | 10.11 |
| 10TH | 5 | 5.62 |
| 11TH | 2 | 2.25 |
| 12TH | 5 | 5.62 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| My child is a: girl, boy | ||
| prt2 | Frequency | Percent |
| Boy | 43 | 48.86 |
| Girl | 45 | 51.14 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| What is your relationship to the child? |
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| prt3 | Frequency | Percent |
| MOTHER | 73 | 82.95 |
| FATHER | 11 | 12.50 |
| GRANDMOTHER | 1 | 1.14 |
| OTHER RELATIVE | 1 | 1.14 |
| UNRELATED | 2 | 2.27 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| How many adults in your household work outside the home for pay? |
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| prt4 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 3 | 3.33 |
| 1 | 40 | 44.44 |
| 2 | 44 | 48.89 |
| 3 OR MORE | 3 | 3.33 |
| How many years have you lived in this school district? |
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| prt5 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 5 YRS | 26 | 29.55 |
| 5 - 10 YRS | 16 | 18.18 |
| 11 - 15 YRS | 13 | 14.77 |
| OVER 15 YRS | 33 | 37.50 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| How many hours of television does your child usually watch each day? |
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| prt6 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 HR OR LESS | 17 | 19.32 |
| 2 HRS | 40 | 45.45 |
| 3 HRS | 27 | 30.68 |
| 4 HRS | 4 | 4.55 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Which best describes your household? | ||
| prt7 | Frequency | Percent |
| SINGLE PARENT | 15 | 16.85 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-M/F | 63 | 70.79 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-STEP | 9 | 10.11 |
| OTHER | 2 | 2.25 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| prt8 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE (N-HISPC) | 82 | 92.13 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 5 | 5.62 |
| HISPANIC | 2 | 2.25 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How many children in your household are under 18 years old? |
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| prt9 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 2 | 2.50 |
| 1 | 22 | 27.50 |
| 2 | 29 | 36.25 |
| 3 | 20 | 25.00 |
| 6 | 7 | 8.75 |
| Frequency Missing = 10 |
| Vocational Education | ||
| prt10a | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 79 | 87.78 |
| YES | 11 | 12.22 |
| Gifted/Talented Program | ||
| prt10b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 83 | 92.22 |
| YES | 7 | 7.78 |
| Title I Services | ||
| prt10c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 74 | 82.22 |
| YES | 16 | 17.78 |
| Special Education | ||
| prt10d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 82 | 91.11 |
| YES | 8 | 8.89 |
| Which category best describes your age? |
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| prt11 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 30 | 6 | 6.98 |
| 30 - 39 | 48 | 55.81 |
| 40 - 49 | 28 | 32.56 |
| 50 - 59 | 4 | 4.65 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| 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 | 10 | 12.50 |
| 2 YR COLL/TECH | 21 | 26.25 |
| 4 YR COLLEGE | 45 | 56.25 |
| OTHER | 4 | 5.00 |
| Frequency Missing = 10 |
| Which best describes your level of education? |
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| prt13 | Frequency | Percent |
| ELEM. SCHOOL | 1 | 1.18 |
| SOME HIGH SCHOOL | 6 | 7.06 |
| HIGH SCHOOL GRAD | 33 | 38.82 |
| SOME COLLEGE | 30 | 35.29 |
| COLLEGE GRADUATE | 12 | 14.12 |
| GRADUATE SCHOOL | 3 | 3.53 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| Which category best describes the total annual income of your household? |
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| prt14 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER $ 10,000 | 4 | 4.94 |
| 10,000 - 19,999 | 7 | 8.64 |
| 20,000 - 29,999 | 15 | 18.52 |
| 30,000 - 39,999 | 11 | 13.58 |
| 40,000 - 49,999 | 11 | 13.58 |
| 50,000 - 59,999 | 12 | 14.81 |
| 60,000 - 69,999 | 14 | 17.28 |
| OVER $70,000 | 7 | 8.64 |
| Frequency Missing = 9 |
| Which of the following best describes your child's grades so far in school? |
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| prt15 | Frequency | Percent |
| MOSTLY A | 32 | 36.36 |
| HALF A & B | 22 | 25.00 |
| MOSTLY B | 11 | 12.50 |
| HALF B & C | 5 | 5.68 |
| MOSTLY C | 3 | 3.41 |
| HALF C & D | 4 | 4.55 |
| MOSTLY D | 1 | 1.14 |
| GRADE NOT GIVEN | 10 | 11.36 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| 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 | 46 | 52.87 |
| GOTTEN WORSE | 11 | 12.64 |
| STAYED THE SAME | 30 | 34.48 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| How much time does your child spend on homework each day? |
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| prt17 | Frequency | Percent |
| DOESNT HAVE ANY | 18 | 20.00 |
| DOESNT DO IT | 1 | 1.11 |
| 1/2 HR OR LESS | 36 | 40.00 |
| 1 HR | 28 | 31.11 |
| 2 HRS | 3 | 3.33 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 4 | 4.44 |
| Talked to your child's teacher. | ||
| PRT18a | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 4 | 4.44 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 21 | 23.33 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 34 | 37.78 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 21 | 23.33 |
| 11+ TIMES | 10 | 11.11 |
| Gone to an open house at school. | ||
| PRT18b | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 12 | 13.48 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 56 | 62.92 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 19 | 21.35 |
| 11+ TIMES | 2 | 2.25 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Attended parent/teacher meetings. | ||
| PRT18c | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 9 | 10.00 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 42 | 46.67 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 32 | 35.56 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 1 | 1.11 |
| 11+ TIMES | 6 | 6.67 |
| Visited the school on your own. | ||
| PRT18d | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 10 | 11.24 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 34 | 38.20 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 18 | 20.22 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 10 | 11.24 |
| 11+ TIMES | 17 | 19.10 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Helped with after-school activities. | ||
| PRT18e | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 32 | 36.36 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 17 | 19.32 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 20 | 22.73 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 4 | 4.55 |
| 11+ TIMES | 15 | 17.05 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Helped with classroom learning. | ||
| PRT18f | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 55 | 62.50 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 21 | 23.86 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 7 | 7.95 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 1 | 1.14 |
| 11+ TIMES | 4 | 4.55 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| 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 | 15 | 16.67 |
| B | 45 | 50.00 |
| C | 25 | 27.78 |
| DONT KNOW | 5 | 5.56 |
| 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 | 7 | 7.78 |
| B | 10 | 11.11 |
| C | 44 | 48.89 |
| D | 14 | 15.56 |
| F | 2 | 2.22 |
| DONT KNOW | 13 | 14.44 |
| I know the first name of 5 or more of my child's closest friends. |
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| prt21a | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 3 | 3.33 |
| YES | 87 | 96.67 |
| I know the parents of 5 or more of my child's closest friends. |
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| prt21b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 20 | 22.22 |
| YES | 70 | 77.78 |
| I enforce family rules about how many hours our child can watch TV. |
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| prt21c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 17 | 19.32 |
| YES | 71 | 80.68 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| I have expectations for our child to maintain a certain grade average. |
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| prt21d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 2 | 2.25 |
| YES | 87 | 97.75 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| I enforce family rules for our child about doing homework. |
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| prt21e | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 2 | 2.22 |
| YES | 88 | 97.78 |
| My child has a computer at home to use for school work. |
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| prt21f | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 12 | 13.33 |
| YES | 78 | 86.67 |
| My child has access to the internet at home. |
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| prt21g | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 31 | 34.44 |
| YES | 59 | 65.56 |
| Talk to your child about his/her experiences in school. |
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| prt22a | Frequency | Percent |
| OCCASIONALLY | 4 | 4.44 |
| REGULARLY | 86 | 95.56 |
| Talk to your child about his/her plans for high school classes |
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| prt22b | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 8 | 8.89 |
| RARELY | 13 | 14.44 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 34 | 37.78 |
| REGULARLY | 35 | 38.89 |
| Talk to your child about his/her plans for after high school. |
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| prt22c | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 5 | 5.56 |
| RARELY | 4 | 4.44 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 38 | 42.22 |
| REGULARLY | 43 | 47.78 |
| Data Collected in Spring, 2004 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Parent Frequency Distribution Report |
| HALFWAY 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. | 27 | 30.7 | 43 | 48.9 | 12 | 13.6 | 4 | 4.5 | 2 | 2.3 | 2 |
| 24 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. | 31 | 36.0 | 45 | 52.3 | 4 | 4.7 | 6 | 7.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 4 |
| 25 - There are good learning materials at my child's school. | 21 | 23.9 | 42 | 47.7 | 20 | 22.7 | 5 | 5.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 26 - My child likes attending this school. | 38 | 43.7 | 36 | 41.4 | 8 | 9.2 | 2 | 2.3 | 3 | 3.4 | 3 |
| 27 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. | 51 | 58.6 | 32 | 36.8 | 2 | 2.3 | 2 | 2.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 |
| 28 - My child's school is a good place to learn. | 28 | 32.2 | 47 | 54.0 | 9 | 10.3 | 3 | 3.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 |
| 29 - My child uses computers effectively at school. | 13 | 15.1 | 36 | 41.9 | 25 | 29.1 | 7 | 8.1 | 5 | 5.8 | 4 |
| 30 - I know how well my child is doing in class. | 38 | 43.2 | 44 | 50.0 | 2 | 2.3 | 3 | 3.4 | 1 | 1.1 | 2 |
| 31 - I feel my child is safe at school. | 46 | 52.9 | 38 | 43.7 | 2 | 2.3 | 1 | 1.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 |
| 32 - I am welcome to discuss my child's educational needs with the school. | 43 | 48.9 | 41 | 46.6 | 4 | 4.5 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 33 - My child's school building is in good condition. | 7 | 8.0 | 24 | 27.6 | 34 | 39.1 | 21 | 24.1 | 1 | 1.1 | 3 |
| 34 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. | 6 | 6.9 | 20 | 23.0 | 32 | 36.8 | 22 | 25.3 | 7 | 8.0 | 3 |
| 35 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. | 22 | 25.0 | 40 | 45.5 | 13 | 14.8 | 7 | 8.0 | 6 | 6.8 | 2 |
| 36 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. | 6 | 7.0 | 5 | 5.8 | 18 | 20.9 | 28 | 32.6 | 29 | 33.7 | 4 |
| 37 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 11 | 12.8 | 42 | 48.8 | 26 | 30.2 | 5 | 5.8 | 2 | 2.3 | 4 |
| 38 - The school encourages parents to be involved. | 26 | 29.5 | 36 | 40.9 | 15 | 17.0 | 10 | 11.4 | 1 | 1.1 | 2 |
| 39 - The school board listens to parents concerns. | 13 | 14.9 | 19 | 21.8 | 41 | 47.1 | 11 | 12.6 | 3 | 3.4 | 3 |
| 40 - It is important for students to have access to computers at school. | 46 | 52.3 | 32 | 36.4 | 9 | 10.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 1.1 | 2 |
| 41 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. | 21 | 23.9 | 40 | 45.5 | 23 | 26.1 | 3 | 3.4 | 1 | 1.1 | 2 |
| 42 - The school encourages my child to do well on MAP tests. | 40 | 46.0 | 39 | 44.8 | 7 | 8.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 1.1 | 3 |
| 43 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 30 | 34.9 | 34 | 39.5 | 21 | 24.4 | 1 | 1.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 4 |
| 44 - My child's teacher makes learning interesting. | 36 | 40.4 | 38 | 42.7 | 9 | 10.1 | 3 | 3.4 | 3 | 3.4 | 1 |
| 45 - Teachers in my child's school really care about my child. | 34 | 38.6 | 39 | 44.3 | 7 | 8.0 | 7 | 8.0 | 1 | 1.1 | 2 |
| 46 - If a student in my child's school has a problem, teachers will listen and help. | 26 | 29.9 | 48 | 55.2 | 9 | 10.3 | 4 | 4.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 |
| 47 - Teachers treat my child with respect. | 37 | 41.6 | 39 | 43.8 | 7 | 7.9 | 4 | 4.5 | 2 | 2.2 | 1 |
| 48 - My child knows what he/she are supposed to be learning. | 30 | 33.7 | 48 | 53.9 | 11 | 12.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 49 - My child's teacher expects very good work from my child. | 29 | 33.0 | 49 | 55.7 | 10 | 11.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 50 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career goals. | 17 | 19.5 | 24 | 27.6 | 42 | 48.3 | 2 | 2.3 | 2 | 2.3 | 3 |
| 51 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. | 17 | 19.5 | 33 | 37.9 | 33 | 37.9 | 4 | 4.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 |
| 52 - The school has a written plan for improving student achievement | 15 | 17.2 | 28 | 32.2 | 42 | 48.3 | 2 | 2.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 |
| 53 - What is taught at school meets the needs of my child. | 21 | 23.9 | 42 | 47.7 | 15 | 17.0 | 10 | 11.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 |
| 54 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. | 22 | 25.3 | 34 | 39.1 | 23 | 26.4 | 7 | 8.0 | 1 | 1.1 | 3 |
| 55 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. | 32 | 36.8 | 40 | 46.0 | 10 | 11.5 | 5 | 5.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 |
| 56 - I receive information about the educational programs available to my child at school. | 24 | 27.3 | 27 | 30.7 | 25 | 28.4 | 9 | 10.2 | 3 | 3.4 | 2 |
| 57 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. | 25 | 29.4 | 47 | 55.3 | 10 | 11.8 | 2 | 2.4 | 1 | 1.2 | 5 |
| 58 - The school board has high expectations for student learning. | 16 | 18.6 | 29 | 33.7 | 36 | 41.9 | 4 | 4.7 | 1 | 1.2 | 4 |
| 59 - My child has fun learning. | 24 | 28.2 | 43 | 50.6 | 11 | 12.9 | 3 | 3.5 | 4 | 4.7 | 5 |
| 60 - The community is proud of this school. | 26 | 30.6 | 32 | 37.6 | 25 | 29.4 | 1 | 1.2 | 1 | 1.2 | 5 |
| 61 - I receive regular communications from school about how well my child is doing in school. | 17 | 19.8 | 43 | 50.0 | 15 | 17.4 | 8 | 9.3 | 3 | 3.5 | 4 |
| 62 - I believe my child can do well in school. | 48 | 55.8 | 35 | 40.7 | 3 | 3.5 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 4 |
| 63 - Other children are friendly to my child. | 34 | 40.0 | 43 | 50.6 | 8 | 9.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 5 |
| 64 - My child's teachers are good teachers. | 39 | 45.3 | 36 | 41.9 | 6 | 7.0 | 3 | 3.5 | 2 | 2.3 | 4 |
| 65 - There is a feeling of belonging at my child's school. | 28 | 32.6 | 43 | 50.0 | 10 | 11.6 | 4 | 4.7 | 1 | 1.2 | 4 |
| 66 - My child's teachers think my child can learn. | 40 | 46.5 | 41 | 47.7 | 5 | 5.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 4 |
| 67 - My child is treated fairly at school. | 31 | 36.0 | 42 | 48.8 | 8 | 9.3 | 4 | 4.7 | 1 | 1.2 | 4 |
| 68 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 19 | 22.1 | 31 | 36.0 | 28 | 32.6 | 8 | 9.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 4 |
| Data Collected in Spring, 2004 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |