| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Parent Frequency Distribution Report |
| APPLETON CITY R-II School district |
| In what grade is your child? | ||
| PRt1 | Frequency | Percent |
| K-1 | 47 | 14.33 |
| 2ND | 19 | 5.79 |
| 3RD | 21 | 6.40 |
| 4TH | 25 | 7.62 |
| 5TH | 35 | 10.67 |
| 6TH | 34 | 10.37 |
| 7TH | 23 | 7.01 |
| 8TH | 28 | 8.54 |
| 9TH | 29 | 8.84 |
| 10TH | 18 | 5.49 |
| 11TH | 23 | 7.01 |
| 12TH | 26 | 7.93 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| My child is a: girl, boy | ||
| prt2 | Frequency | Percent |
| Boy | 174 | 55.06 |
| Girl | 142 | 44.94 |
| Frequency Missing = 14 |
| What is your relationship to the child? |
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| prt3 | Frequency | Percent |
| MOTHER | 259 | 80.69 |
| FATHER | 34 | 10.59 |
| STEPMOTHER | 6 | 1.87 |
| STEPFATHER | 3 | 0.93 |
| GRANDMOTHER | 9 | 2.80 |
| OTHER RELATIVE | 5 | 1.56 |
| UNRELATED | 5 | 1.56 |
| Frequency Missing = 9 |
| How many adults in your household work outside the home for pay? |
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| prt4 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 16 | 4.88 |
| 1 | 138 | 42.07 |
| 2 | 166 | 50.61 |
| 3 OR MORE | 8 | 2.44 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| How many years have you lived in this school district? |
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| prt5 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 5 YRS | 89 | 27.22 |
| 5 - 10 YRS | 78 | 23.85 |
| 11 - 15 YRS | 30 | 9.17 |
| OVER 15 YRS | 130 | 39.76 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| How many hours of television does your child usually watch each day? |
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| prt6 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 HR OR LESS | 92 | 28.22 |
| 2 HRS | 139 | 42.64 |
| 3 HRS | 59 | 18.10 |
| 4 HRS | 27 | 8.28 |
| 5 HRS | 4 | 1.23 |
| 6 + HRS | 5 | 1.53 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Which best describes your household? | ||
| prt7 | Frequency | Percent |
| SINGLE PARENT | 45 | 13.72 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-M/F | 208 | 63.41 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-STEP | 62 | 18.90 |
| OTHER | 13 | 3.96 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| prt8 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE (N-HISPC) | 315 | 95.74 |
| AFR. AMERICAN (N-HISPC) | 1 | 0.30 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 5 | 1.52 |
| HISPANIC | 7 | 2.13 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 1 | 0.30 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How many children in your household are under 18 years old? |
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| prt9 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 4 | 1.24 |
| 1 | 62 | 19.20 |
| 2 | 110 | 34.06 |
| 3 | 79 | 24.46 |
| 4 | 47 | 14.55 |
| 5 | 8 | 2.48 |
| 6 | 7 | 2.17 |
| 7 OR MORE | 6 | 1.86 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| Vocational Education | ||
| prt10a | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 287 | 86.97 |
| YES | 43 | 13.03 |
| Gifted/Talented Program | ||
| prt10b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 315 | 95.45 |
| YES | 15 | 4.55 |
| Title I Services | ||
| prt10c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 300 | 90.91 |
| YES | 30 | 9.09 |
| Special Education | ||
| prt10d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 294 | 89.09 |
| YES | 36 | 10.91 |
| Which category best describes your age? |
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| prt11 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 30 | 25 | 7.86 |
| 30 - 39 | 155 | 48.74 |
| 40 - 49 | 112 | 35.22 |
| 50 - 59 | 18 | 5.66 |
| 60 OR OVER | 8 | 2.52 |
| Frequency Missing = 12 |
| 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 | 41 | 13.10 |
| 2 YR COLL/TECH | 75 | 23.96 |
| 4 YR COLLEGE | 169 | 53.99 |
| OTHER | 28 | 8.95 |
| Frequency Missing = 17 |
| Which best describes your level of education? |
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| prt13 | Frequency | Percent |
| ELEM. SCHOOL | 4 | 1.24 |
| SOME HIGH SCHOOL | 41 | 12.69 |
| HIGH SCHOOL GRAD | 127 | 39.32 |
| SOME COLLEGE | 82 | 25.39 |
| COLLEGE GRADUATE | 48 | 14.86 |
| GRADUATE SCHOOL | 21 | 6.50 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| Which category best describes the total annual income of your household? |
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| prt14 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER $ 10,000 | 37 | 12.59 |
| 10,000 - 19,999 | 57 | 19.39 |
| 20,000 - 29,999 | 37 | 12.59 |
| 30,000 - 39,999 | 61 | 20.75 |
| 40,000 - 49,999 | 41 | 13.95 |
| 50,000 - 59,999 | 33 | 11.22 |
| 60,000 - 69,999 | 14 | 4.76 |
| OVER $70,000 | 14 | 4.76 |
| Frequency Missing = 36 |
| Which of the following best describes your child's grades so far in school? |
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| prt15 | Frequency | Percent |
| MOSTLY A | 144 | 44.58 |
| HALF A & B | 69 | 21.36 |
| MOSTLY B | 22 | 6.81 |
| HALF B & C | 46 | 14.24 |
| MOSTLY C | 11 | 3.41 |
| HALF C & D | 9 | 2.79 |
| MOSTLY D | 4 | 1.24 |
| BELOW D | 2 | 0.62 |
| GRADE NOT GIVEN | 16 | 4.95 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| 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 | 88 | 29.43 |
| GOTTEN WORSE | 78 | 26.09 |
| STAYED THE SAME | 133 | 44.48 |
| Frequency Missing = 31 |
| How much time does your child spend on homework each day? |
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| prt17 | Frequency | Percent |
| DOESNT HAVE ANY | 24 | 7.36 |
| DOESNT DO IT | 4 | 1.23 |
| 1/2 HR OR LESS | 114 | 34.97 |
| 1 HR | 125 | 38.34 |
| 2 HRS | 41 | 12.58 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 18 | 5.52 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Talked to your child's teacher. | ||
| PRT18a | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 23 | 7.06 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 139 | 42.64 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 74 | 22.70 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 50 | 15.34 |
| 11+ TIMES | 40 | 12.27 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Gone to an open house at school. | ||
| PRT18b | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 45 | 13.85 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 211 | 64.92 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 53 | 16.31 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 4 | 1.23 |
| 11+ TIMES | 12 | 3.69 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| Attended parent/teacher meetings. | ||
| PRT18c | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 49 | 15.12 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 184 | 56.79 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 59 | 18.21 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 19 | 5.86 |
| 11+ TIMES | 13 | 4.01 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| Visited the school on your own. | ||
| PRT18d | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 81 | 25.16 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 114 | 35.40 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 50 | 15.53 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 21 | 6.52 |
| 11+ TIMES | 56 | 17.39 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| Helped with after-school activities. | ||
| PRT18e | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 148 | 45.54 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 93 | 28.62 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 35 | 10.77 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 23 | 7.08 |
| 11+ TIMES | 26 | 8.00 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| Helped with classroom learning. | ||
| PRT18f | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 247 | 76.00 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 40 | 12.31 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 23 | 7.08 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 6 | 1.85 |
| 11+ TIMES | 9 | 2.77 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| 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 | 20 | 6.15 |
| B | 102 | 31.38 |
| C | 107 | 32.92 |
| D | 47 | 14.46 |
| F | 18 | 5.54 |
| DONT KNOW | 31 | 9.54 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| 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 | 2 | 0.62 |
| B | 63 | 19.50 |
| C | 114 | 35.29 |
| D | 58 | 17.96 |
| F | 16 | 4.95 |
| DONT KNOW | 70 | 21.67 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| I know the first name of 5 or more of my child's closest friends. |
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| prt21a | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 30 | 9.32 |
| YES | 292 | 90.68 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| I know the parents of 5 or more of my child's closest friends. |
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| prt21b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 67 | 20.68 |
| YES | 257 | 79.32 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| I enforce family rules about how many hours our child can watch TV. |
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| prt21c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 96 | 29.63 |
| YES | 228 | 70.37 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| I have expectations for our child to maintain a certain grade average. |
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| prt21d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 19 | 5.83 |
| YES | 307 | 94.17 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| I enforce family rules for our child about doing homework. |
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| prt21e | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 13 | 4.00 |
| YES | 312 | 96.00 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| My child has a computer at home to use for school work. |
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| prt21f | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 118 | 36.31 |
| YES | 207 | 63.69 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| My child has access to the internet at home. |
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| prt21g | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 157 | 48.16 |
| YES | 169 | 51.84 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Talk to your child about his/her experiences in school. |
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| prt22a | Frequency | Percent |
| RARELY | 4 | 1.22 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 38 | 11.62 |
| REGULARLY | 285 | 87.16 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Talk to your child about his/her plans for high school classes |
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| prt22b | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 49 | 15.03 |
| RARELY | 61 | 18.71 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 97 | 29.75 |
| REGULARLY | 119 | 36.50 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Talk to your child about his/her plans for after high school. |
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| prt22c | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 17 | 5.21 |
| RARELY | 57 | 17.48 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 116 | 35.58 |
| REGULARLY | 136 | 41.72 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2003 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Parent Frequency Distribution Report |
| APPLETON CITY 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. | 27 | 8.3 | 145 | 44.3 | 109 | 33.3 | 35 | 10.7 | 11 | 3.4 | 3 |
| 24 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. | 42 | 12.8 | 185 | 56.6 | 70 | 21.4 | 27 | 8.3 | 3 | 0.9 | 3 |
| 25 - There are good learning materials at my child's school. | 37 | 11.5 | 154 | 47.7 | 109 | 33.7 | 20 | 6.2 | 3 | 0.9 | 7 |
| 26 - My child likes attending this school. | 80 | 24.7 | 149 | 46.0 | 63 | 19.4 | 22 | 6.8 | 10 | 3.1 | 6 |
| 27 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. | 93 | 28.7 | 161 | 49.7 | 53 | 16.4 | 14 | 4.3 | 3 | 0.9 | 6 |
| 28 - My child's school is a good place to learn. | 37 | 11.3 | 163 | 50.0 | 91 | 27.9 | 31 | 9.5 | 4 | 1.2 | 4 |
| 29 - My child uses computers effectively at school. | 34 | 10.4 | 152 | 46.6 | 107 | 32.8 | 28 | 8.6 | 5 | 1.5 | 4 |
| 30 - I know how well my child is doing in class. | 70 | 21.4 | 185 | 56.6 | 54 | 16.5 | 14 | 4.3 | 4 | 1.2 | 3 |
| 31 - I feel my child is safe at school. | 56 | 17.1 | 178 | 54.4 | 63 | 19.3 | 27 | 8.3 | 3 | 0.9 | 3 |
| 32 - I am welcome to discuss my child's educational needs with the school. | 59 | 18.0 | 188 | 57.5 | 69 | 21.1 | 7 | 2.1 | 4 | 1.2 | 3 |
| 33 - My child's school building is in good condition. | 37 | 11.4 | 178 | 54.9 | 78 | 24.1 | 28 | 8.6 | 3 | 0.9 | 6 |
| 34 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. | 31 | 9.7 | 110 | 34.3 | 118 | 36.8 | 50 | 15.6 | 12 | 3.7 | 9 |
| 35 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. | 22 | 6.7 | 134 | 41.1 | 106 | 32.5 | 35 | 10.7 | 29 | 8.9 | 4 |
| 36 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. | 46 | 14.2 | 43 | 13.2 | 74 | 22.8 | 105 | 32.3 | 57 | 17.5 | 5 |
| 37 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 24 | 7.4 | 172 | 53.1 | 89 | 27.5 | 28 | 8.6 | 11 | 3.4 | 6 |
| 38 - The school encourages parents to be involved. | 46 | 14.1 | 187 | 57.2 | 77 | 23.5 | 11 | 3.4 | 6 | 1.8 | 3 |
| 39 - The school board listens to parents concerns. | 18 | 5.6 | 102 | 31.8 | 143 | 44.5 | 41 | 12.8 | 17 | 5.3 | 9 |
| 40 - It is important for students to have access to computers at school. | 139 | 42.5 | 141 | 43.1 | 45 | 13.8 | 2 | 0.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 |
| 41 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. | 29 | 8.9 | 139 | 42.8 | 132 | 40.6 | 16 | 4.9 | 9 | 2.8 | 5 |
| 42 - The school encourages my child to do well on MAP tests. | 103 | 31.7 | 177 | 54.5 | 42 | 12.9 | 3 | 0.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 5 |
| 43 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 50 | 15.9 | 147 | 46.7 | 107 | 34.0 | 10 | 3.2 | 1 | 0.3 | 15 |
| 44 - My child's teacher makes learning interesting. | 47 | 14.5 | 140 | 43.2 | 111 | 34.3 | 19 | 5.9 | 7 | 2.2 | 6 |
| 45 - Teachers in my child's school really care about my child. | 45 | 13.9 | 159 | 49.1 | 75 | 23.1 | 42 | 13.0 | 3 | 0.9 | 6 |
| 46 - If a student in my child's school has a problem, teachers will listen and help. | 27 | 8.4 | 141 | 44.1 | 106 | 33.1 | 42 | 13.1 | 4 | 1.3 | 10 |
| 47 - Teachers treat my child with respect. | 37 | 11.5 | 159 | 49.2 | 90 | 27.9 | 32 | 9.9 | 5 | 1.5 | 7 |
| 48 - My child knows what he/she are supposed to be learning. | 47 | 14.5 | 199 | 61.4 | 68 | 21.0 | 10 | 3.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 6 |
| 49 - My child's teacher expects very good work from my child. | 58 | 17.8 | 200 | 61.5 | 65 | 20.0 | 2 | 0.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 5 |
| 50 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career goals. | 22 | 6.8 | 108 | 33.3 | 143 | 44.1 | 45 | 13.9 | 6 | 1.9 | 6 |
| 51 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. | 32 | 9.8 | 140 | 42.9 | 127 | 39.0 | 19 | 5.8 | 8 | 2.5 | 4 |
| 52 - The school has a written plan for improving student achievement | 22 | 6.8 | 105 | 32.3 | 183 | 56.3 | 12 | 3.7 | 3 | 0.9 | 5 |
| 53 - What is taught at school meets the needs of my child. | 31 | 9.5 | 126 | 38.8 | 122 | 37.5 | 42 | 12.9 | 4 | 1.2 | 5 |
| 54 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. | 29 | 8.9 | 131 | 40.2 | 116 | 35.6 | 38 | 11.7 | 12 | 3.7 | 4 |
| 55 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. | 70 | 21.5 | 160 | 49.2 | 72 | 22.2 | 16 | 4.9 | 7 | 2.2 | 5 |
| 56 - I receive information about the educational programs available to my child at school. | 30 | 9.2 | 132 | 40.6 | 88 | 27.1 | 63 | 19.4 | 12 | 3.7 | 5 |
| 57 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. | 44 | 13.6 | 159 | 49.1 | 92 | 28.4 | 25 | 7.7 | 4 | 1.2 | 6 |
| 58 - The school board has high expectations for student learning. | 25 | 7.7 | 126 | 38.9 | 133 | 41.0 | 36 | 11.1 | 4 | 1.2 | 6 |
| 59 - My child has fun learning. | 39 | 12.1 | 167 | 51.7 | 83 | 25.7 | 24 | 7.4 | 10 | 3.1 | 7 |
| 60 - The community is proud of this school. | 46 | 14.2 | 131 | 40.6 | 102 | 31.6 | 37 | 11.5 | 7 | 2.2 | 7 |
| 61 - I receive regular communications from school about how well my child is doing in school. | 45 | 13.8 | 146 | 44.9 | 81 | 24.9 | 37 | 11.4 | 16 | 4.9 | 5 |
| 62 - I believe my child can do well in school. | 157 | 48.3 | 145 | 44.6 | 21 | 6.5 | 1 | 0.3 | 1 | 0.3 | 5 |
| 63 - Other children are friendly to my child. | 59 | 18.3 | 187 | 58.1 | 52 | 16.1 | 15 | 4.7 | 9 | 2.8 | 8 |
| 64 - My child's teachers are good teachers. | 62 | 19.4 | 152 | 47.5 | 88 | 27.5 | 17 | 5.3 | 1 | 0.3 | 10 |
| 65 - There is a feeling of belonging at my child's school. | 43 | 13.4 | 146 | 45.5 | 98 | 30.5 | 23 | 7.2 | 11 | 3.4 | 9 |
| 66 - My child's teachers think my child can learn. | 70 | 21.6 | 179 | 55.2 | 71 | 21.9 | 4 | 1.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 6 |
| 67 - My child is treated fairly at school. | 43 | 13.4 | 162 | 50.5 | 70 | 21.8 | 34 | 10.6 | 12 | 3.7 | 9 |
| 68 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 34 | 10.6 | 137 | 42.8 | 107 | 33.4 | 32 | 10.0 | 10 | 3.1 | 10 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2003 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |