| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Parent Frequency Distribution Report |
| LAWSON R-XIV School district |
| In what grade is your child? | ||
| PRt1 | Frequency | Percent |
| K-1 | 137 | 19.71 |
| 2ND | 76 | 10.94 |
| 3RD | 54 | 7.77 |
| 4TH | 47 | 6.76 |
| 5TH | 68 | 9.78 |
| 6TH | 70 | 10.07 |
| 7TH | 50 | 7.19 |
| 8TH | 52 | 7.48 |
| 9TH | 55 | 7.91 |
| 10TH | 38 | 5.47 |
| 11TH | 21 | 3.02 |
| 12TH | 27 | 3.88 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| My child is a: girl, boy | ||
| prt2 | Frequency | Percent |
| Boy | 331 | 48.89 |
| Girl | 346 | 51.11 |
| Frequency Missing = 23 |
| What is your relationship to the child? |
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| prt3 | Frequency | Percent |
| MOTHER | 543 | 78.47 |
| FATHER | 129 | 18.64 |
| STEPMOTHER | 8 | 1.16 |
| STEPFATHER | 3 | 0.43 |
| GRANDMOTHER | 6 | 0.87 |
| OTHER RELATIVE | 2 | 0.29 |
| UNRELATED | 1 | 0.14 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| How many adults in your household work outside the home for pay? |
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| prt4 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 14 | 2.01 |
| 1 | 255 | 36.64 |
| 2 | 411 | 59.05 |
| 3 OR MORE | 16 | 2.30 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| How many years have you lived in this school district? |
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| prt5 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 5 YRS | 195 | 28.14 |
| 5 - 10 YRS | 178 | 25.69 |
| 11 - 15 YRS | 98 | 14.14 |
| OVER 15 YRS | 222 | 32.03 |
| 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 | 169 | 24.32 |
| 2 HRS | 285 | 41.01 |
| 3 HRS | 157 | 22.59 |
| 4 HRS | 61 | 8.78 |
| 5 HRS | 13 | 1.87 |
| 6 + HRS | 10 | 1.44 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| Which best describes your household? | ||
| prt7 | Frequency | Percent |
| SINGLE PARENT | 84 | 12.07 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-M/F | 506 | 72.70 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-STEP | 89 | 12.79 |
| OTHER | 17 | 2.44 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| prt8 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE (N-HISPC) | 689 | 98.85 |
| ASIAN | 1 | 0.14 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 1 | 0.14 |
| HISPANIC | 4 | 0.57 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 2 | 0.29 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| How many children in your household are under 18 years old? |
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| prt9 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 7 | 1.00 |
| 1 | 116 | 16.62 |
| 2 | 313 | 44.84 |
| 3 | 176 | 25.21 |
| 4 | 60 | 8.60 |
| 5 | 20 | 2.87 |
| 6 | 5 | 0.72 |
| 7 OR MORE | 1 | 0.14 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Vocational Education | ||
| prt10a | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 679 | 97.00 |
| YES | 21 | 3.00 |
| Gifted/Talented Program | ||
| prt10b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 662 | 94.57 |
| YES | 38 | 5.43 |
| Title I Services | ||
| prt10c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 642 | 91.71 |
| YES | 58 | 8.29 |
| Special Education | ||
| prt10d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 635 | 90.71 |
| YES | 65 | 9.29 |
| Which category best describes your age? |
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| prt11 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 30 | 65 | 9.31 |
| 30 - 39 | 368 | 52.72 |
| 40 - 49 | 225 | 32.23 |
| 50 - 59 | 39 | 5.59 |
| 60 OR OVER | 1 | 0.14 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| 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 | 53 | 7.96 |
| 2 YR COLL/TECH | 129 | 19.37 |
| 4 YR COLLEGE | 453 | 68.02 |
| OTHER | 31 | 4.65 |
| Frequency Missing = 34 |
| Which best describes your level of education? |
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| prt13 | Frequency | Percent |
| ELEM. SCHOOL | 2 | 0.29 |
| SOME HIGH SCHOOL | 47 | 6.84 |
| HIGH SCHOOL GRAD | 221 | 32.17 |
| SOME COLLEGE | 234 | 34.06 |
| COLLEGE GRADUATE | 132 | 19.21 |
| GRADUATE SCHOOL | 51 | 7.42 |
| Frequency Missing = 13 |
| Which category best describes the total annual income of your household? |
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| prt14 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER $ 10,000 | 12 | 1.81 |
| 10,000 - 19,999 | 25 | 3.77 |
| 20,000 - 29,999 | 54 | 8.14 |
| 30,000 - 39,999 | 69 | 10.41 |
| 40,000 - 49,999 | 101 | 15.23 |
| 50,000 - 59,999 | 93 | 14.03 |
| 60,000 - 69,999 | 90 | 13.57 |
| OVER $70,000 | 219 | 33.03 |
| Frequency Missing = 37 |
| Which of the following best describes your child's grades so far in school? |
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| prt15 | Frequency | Percent |
| MOSTLY A | 287 | 41.53 |
| HALF A & B | 143 | 20.69 |
| MOSTLY B | 48 | 6.95 |
| HALF B & C | 61 | 8.83 |
| MOSTLY C | 17 | 2.46 |
| HALF C & D | 14 | 2.03 |
| MOSTLY D | 2 | 0.29 |
| BELOW D | 4 | 0.58 |
| GRADE NOT GIVEN | 115 | 16.64 |
| 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 | 472 | 72.84 |
| GOTTEN WORSE | 22 | 3.40 |
| STAYED THE SAME | 154 | 23.77 |
| Frequency Missing = 52 |
| How much time does your child spend on homework each day? |
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| prt17 | Frequency | Percent |
| DOESNT HAVE ANY | 62 | 8.95 |
| DOESNT DO IT | 5 | 0.72 |
| 1/2 HR OR LESS | 326 | 47.04 |
| 1 HR | 231 | 33.33 |
| 2 HRS | 52 | 7.50 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 17 | 2.45 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| Talked to your child's teacher. | ||
| PRT18a | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 48 | 6.92 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 230 | 33.14 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 221 | 31.84 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 103 | 14.84 |
| 11+ TIMES | 92 | 13.26 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| Gone to an open house at school. | ||
| PRT18b | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 73 | 10.52 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 514 | 74.06 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 98 | 14.12 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 6 | 0.86 |
| 11+ TIMES | 3 | 0.43 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| Attended parent/teacher meetings. | ||
| PRT18c | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 79 | 11.43 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 482 | 69.75 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 113 | 16.35 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 11 | 1.59 |
| 11+ TIMES | 6 | 0.87 |
| Frequency Missing = 9 |
| Visited the school on your own. | ||
| PRT18d | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 132 | 19.08 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 233 | 33.67 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 142 | 20.52 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 70 | 10.12 |
| 11+ TIMES | 115 | 16.62 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| Helped with after-school activities. | ||
| PRT18e | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 342 | 49.49 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 182 | 26.34 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 84 | 12.16 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 42 | 6.08 |
| 11+ TIMES | 41 | 5.93 |
| Frequency Missing = 9 |
| Helped with classroom learning. | ||
| PRT18f | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 490 | 70.71 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 126 | 18.18 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 36 | 5.19 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 13 | 1.88 |
| 11+ TIMES | 28 | 4.04 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| 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 | 297 | 42.98 |
| B | 286 | 41.39 |
| C | 61 | 8.83 |
| D | 25 | 3.62 |
| DONT KNOW | 22 | 3.18 |
| 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? |
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| prt20 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 3 | 0.43 |
| B | 78 | 11.27 |
| C | 335 | 48.41 |
| D | 126 | 18.21 |
| F | 14 | 2.02 |
| DONT KNOW | 136 | 19.65 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| I know the first name of 5 or more of my child's closest friends. |
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| prt21a | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 31 | 4.47 |
| YES | 663 | 95.53 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| I know the parents of 5 or more of my child's closest friends. |
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| prt21b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 173 | 24.93 |
| YES | 521 | 75.07 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| I enforce family rules about how many hours our child can watch TV. |
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| prt21c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 240 | 34.78 |
| YES | 450 | 65.22 |
| Frequency Missing = 10 |
| I have expectations for our child to maintain a certain grade average. |
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| prt21d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 46 | 6.66 |
| YES | 645 | 93.34 |
| Frequency Missing = 9 |
| I enforce family rules for our child about doing homework. |
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| prt21e | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 51 | 7.36 |
| YES | 642 | 92.64 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| My child has a computer at home to use for school work. |
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| prt21f | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 138 | 19.88 |
| YES | 556 | 80.12 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| My child has access to the internet at home. |
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| prt21g | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 200 | 28.82 |
| YES | 494 | 71.18 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| Talk to your child about his/her experiences in school. |
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| prt22a | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 4 | 0.58 |
| RARELY | 8 | 1.15 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 74 | 10.68 |
| REGULARLY | 607 | 87.59 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| Talk to your child about his/her plans for high school classes |
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| prt22b | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 131 | 18.90 |
| RARELY | 117 | 16.88 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 258 | 37.23 |
| REGULARLY | 187 | 26.98 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| Talk to your child about his/her plans for after high school. |
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| prt22c | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 66 | 9.54 |
| RARELY | 80 | 11.56 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 276 | 39.88 |
| REGULARLY | 270 | 39.02 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| Data Collected in Spring, 2002 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Parent Frequency Distribution Report |
| LAWSON R-XIV 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. | 186 | 26.8 | 398 | 57.4 | 70 | 10.1 | 34 | 4.9 | 5 | 0.7 | 7 |
| 24 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. | 259 | 37.4 | 364 | 52.6 | 48 | 6.9 | 17 | 2.5 | 4 | 0.6 | 8 |
| 25 - There are good learning materials at my child's school. | 217 | 31.4 | 401 | 58.1 | 65 | 9.4 | 5 | 0.7 | 2 | 0.3 | 10 |
| 26 - My child likes attending this school. | 351 | 50.6 | 285 | 41.1 | 35 | 5.1 | 18 | 2.6 | 4 | 0.6 | 7 |
| 27 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. | 377 | 54.3 | 277 | 39.9 | 28 | 4.0 | 6 | 0.9 | 6 | 0.9 | 6 |
| 28 - My child's school is a good place to learn. | 322 | 46.4 | 323 | 46.5 | 42 | 6.1 | 6 | 0.9 | 1 | 0.1 | 6 |
| 29 - My child uses computers effectively at school. | 257 | 37.1 | 352 | 50.9 | 65 | 9.4 | 17 | 2.5 | 1 | 0.1 | 8 |
| 30 - I know how well my child is doing in class. | 310 | 44.7 | 343 | 49.5 | 28 | 4.0 | 12 | 1.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 7 |
| 31 - I feel my child is safe at school. | 283 | 40.8 | 333 | 48.0 | 65 | 9.4 | 10 | 1.4 | 3 | 0.4 | 6 |
| 32 - I am welcome to discuss my child's educational needs with the school. | 311 | 45.1 | 320 | 46.4 | 44 | 6.4 | 11 | 1.6 | 3 | 0.4 | 11 |
| 33 - My child's school building is in good condition. | 376 | 54.3 | 288 | 41.6 | 22 | 3.2 | 6 | 0.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 8 |
| 34 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. | 265 | 38.5 | 337 | 48.9 | 79 | 11.5 | 6 | 0.9 | 2 | 0.3 | 11 |
| 35 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. | 202 | 29.2 | 312 | 45.1 | 133 | 19.2 | 35 | 5.1 | 10 | 1.4 | 8 |
| 36 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. | 20 | 2.9 | 24 | 3.5 | 56 | 8.1 | 187 | 27.2 | 401 | 58.3 | 12 |
| 37 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 171 | 24.7 | 365 | 52.7 | 127 | 18.4 | 21 | 3.0 | 8 | 1.2 | 8 |
| 38 - The school encourages parents to be involved. | 289 | 41.7 | 319 | 46.0 | 60 | 8.7 | 18 | 2.6 | 7 | 1.0 | 7 |
| 39 - The school board listens to parents concerns. | 122 | 17.8 | 265 | 38.6 | 250 | 36.4 | 35 | 5.1 | 14 | 2.0 | 14 |
| 40 - It is important for students to have access to computers at school. | 391 | 56.4 | 253 | 36.5 | 43 | 6.2 | 6 | 0.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 7 |
| 41 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. | 153 | 22.1 | 341 | 49.3 | 178 | 25.7 | 16 | 2.3 | 4 | 0.6 | 8 |
| 42 - The school encourages my child to do well on MAP tests. | 326 | 47.2 | 304 | 44.1 | 57 | 8.3 | 3 | 0.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 10 |
| 43 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 122 | 17.9 | 301 | 44.3 | 237 | 34.9 | 19 | 2.8 | 1 | 0.1 | 20 |
| 44 - My child's teacher makes learning interesting. | 220 | 31.8 | 332 | 48.0 | 108 | 15.6 | 26 | 3.8 | 6 | 0.9 | 8 |
| 45 - Teachers in my child's school really care about my child. | 243 | 35.1 | 307 | 44.3 | 94 | 13.6 | 33 | 4.8 | 16 | 2.3 | 7 |
| 46 - If a student in my child's school has a problem, teachers will listen and help. | 206 | 29.9 | 334 | 48.4 | 110 | 15.9 | 31 | 4.5 | 9 | 1.3 | 10 |
| 47 - Teachers treat my child with respect. | 259 | 37.3 | 328 | 47.3 | 73 | 10.5 | 30 | 4.3 | 4 | 0.6 | 6 |
| 48 - My child knows what he/she are supposed to be learning. | 240 | 34.5 | 396 | 57.0 | 48 | 6.9 | 10 | 1.4 | 1 | 0.1 | 5 |
| 49 - My child's teacher expects very good work from my child. | 253 | 36.6 | 372 | 53.8 | 51 | 7.4 | 14 | 2.0 | 2 | 0.3 | 8 |
| 50 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career goals. | 117 | 17.1 | 273 | 39.9 | 241 | 35.2 | 42 | 6.1 | 11 | 1.6 | 16 |
| 51 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. | 184 | 26.8 | 321 | 46.8 | 151 | 22.0 | 18 | 2.6 | 12 | 1.7 | 14 |
| 52 - The school has a written plan for improving student achievement | 145 | 21.6 | 245 | 36.5 | 259 | 38.6 | 18 | 2.7 | 4 | 0.6 | 29 |
| 53 - What is taught at school meets the needs of my child. | 181 | 26.2 | 392 | 56.6 | 82 | 11.8 | 30 | 4.3 | 7 | 1.0 | 8 |
| 54 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. | 217 | 31.5 | 305 | 44.3 | 122 | 17.7 | 34 | 4.9 | 11 | 1.6 | 11 |
| 55 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. | 261 | 37.8 | 342 | 49.5 | 69 | 10.0 | 14 | 2.0 | 5 | 0.7 | 9 |
| 56 - I receive information about the educational programs available to my child at school. | 190 | 27.7 | 334 | 48.6 | 101 | 14.7 | 44 | 6.4 | 18 | 2.6 | 13 |
| 57 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. | 189 | 27.2 | 404 | 58.1 | 74 | 10.6 | 25 | 3.6 | 3 | 0.4 | 5 |
| 58 - The school board has high expectations for student learning. | 193 | 27.9 | 343 | 49.6 | 130 | 18.8 | 19 | 2.7 | 6 | 0.9 | 9 |
| 59 - My child has fun learning. | 224 | 32.2 | 356 | 51.2 | 78 | 11.2 | 23 | 3.3 | 14 | 2.0 | 5 |
| 60 - The community is proud of this school. | 407 | 58.6 | 251 | 36.2 | 29 | 4.2 | 7 | 1.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 6 |
| 61 - I receive regular communications from school about how well my child is doing in school. | 270 | 38.8 | 344 | 49.4 | 48 | 6.9 | 24 | 3.4 | 10 | 1.4 | 4 |
| 62 - I believe my child can do well in school. | 447 | 64.1 | 241 | 34.6 | 8 | 1.1 | 1 | 0.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 |
| 63 - Other children are friendly to my child. | 284 | 40.9 | 329 | 47.4 | 54 | 7.8 | 18 | 2.6 | 9 | 1.3 | 6 |
| 64 - My child's teachers are good teachers. | 286 | 41.1 | 324 | 46.6 | 69 | 9.9 | 15 | 2.2 | 2 | 0.3 | 4 |
| 65 - There is a feeling of belonging at my child's school. | 289 | 41.5 | 301 | 43.2 | 81 | 11.6 | 20 | 2.9 | 5 | 0.7 | 4 |
| 66 - My child's teachers think my child can learn. | 321 | 46.2 | 328 | 47.2 | 42 | 6.0 | 3 | 0.4 | 1 | 0.1 | 5 |
| 67 - My child is treated fairly at school. | 278 | 39.9 | 336 | 48.3 | 62 | 8.9 | 14 | 2.0 | 6 | 0.9 | 4 |
| 68 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 238 | 34.2 | 331 | 47.6 | 103 | 14.8 | 15 | 2.2 | 8 | 1.2 | 5 |
| Data Collected in Spring, 2002 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |