MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Parent Frequency Distribution Report
BRENTWOOD School district

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
K-1 63 18.10
2ND 37 10.63
3RD 31 8.91
4TH 27 7.76
5TH 28 8.05
6TH 28 8.05
7TH 24 6.90
8TH 22 6.32
9TH 26 7.47
10TH 20 5.75
11TH 24 6.90
12TH 18 5.17

Frequency Missing = 1

 

My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 166 48.82
Girl 174 51.18

Frequency Missing = 9

 

What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 264 76.30
FATHER 66 19.08
STEPMOTHER 6 1.73
STEPFATHER 1 0.29
GRANDMOTHER 3 0.87
GRANDFATHER 1 0.29
OTHER RELATIVE 5 1.45

Frequency Missing = 3

 

How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 13 3.75
1 162 46.69
2 169 48.70
3 OR MORE 3 0.86

Frequency Missing = 2

 

How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 106 31.93
5 - 10 YRS 76 22.89
11 - 15 YRS 59 17.77
OVER 15 YRS 91 27.41

Frequency Missing = 17

 

How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 114 32.95
2 HRS 154 44.51
3 HRS 54 15.61
4 HRS 17 4.91
5 HRS 5 1.45
6 + HRS 2 0.58

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 71 20.52
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 232 67.05
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 34 9.83
OTHER 9 2.60

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 269 78.65
AFR. AMERICAN (N-HISPC) 43 12.57
ASIAN 25 7.31
AMERICAN INDIAN 1 0.29
HISPANIC 3 0.88
MULTI-RACIAL 1 0.29

Frequency Missing = 7

 

How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
NONE 6 1.72
1 72 20.69
2 139 39.94
3 71 20.40
4 39 11.21
5 11 3.16
6 10 2.87

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Vocational Education
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 336 96.28
YES 13 3.72
 
Gifted/Talented Program
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 303 86.82
YES 46 13.18
 
Title I Services
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 341 97.71
YES 8 2.29
 
Special Education
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 299 85.67
YES 50 14.33
 
Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
UNDER 30 11 3.17
30 - 39 109 31.41
40 - 49 193 55.62
50 - 59 31 8.93
60 OR OVER 3 0.86

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 11 3.23
2 YR COLL/TECH 32 9.38
4 YR COLLEGE 292 85.63
OTHER 6 1.76

Frequency Missing = 8

 

Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
ELEM. SCHOOL 2 0.58
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 4 1.17
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 50 14.58
SOME COLLEGE 97 28.28
COLLEGE GRADUATE 112 32.65
GRADUATE SCHOOL 78 22.74

Frequency Missing = 6

 

Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 11 3.35
10,000 - 19,999 19 5.79
20,000 - 29,999 19 5.79
30,000 - 39,999 32 9.76
40,000 - 49,999 41 12.50
50,000 - 59,999 36 10.98
60,000 - 69,999 47 14.33
OVER $70,000 123 37.50

Frequency Missing = 21

 

Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 134 39.18
HALF A & B 72 21.05
MOSTLY B 21 6.14
HALF B & C 33 9.65
MOSTLY C 11 3.22
HALF C & D 11 3.22
MOSTLY D 1 0.29
BELOW D 2 0.58
GRADE NOT GIVEN 57 16.67

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?
prt16 Frequency Percent
IMPROVED 188 58.75
GOTTEN WORSE 14 4.38
STAYED THE SAME 118 36.88

Frequency Missing = 29

 

How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 10 2.89
DOESNT DO IT 6 1.73
1/2 HR OR LESS 125 36.13
1 HR 122 35.26
2 HRS 59 17.05
MORE THAN 2 HRS 24 6.94

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT18a Frequency Percent
NEVER 10 2.89
ONCE/TWICE 75 21.68
3-5 TIMES 124 35.84
5-10 TIMES 57 16.47
11+ TIMES 80 23.12

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Gone to an open house at school.
PRT18b Frequency Percent
NEVER 27 7.78
ONCE/TWICE 241 69.45
3-5 TIMES 71 20.46
5-10 TIMES 3 0.86
11+ TIMES 5 1.44

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT18c Frequency Percent
NEVER 33 9.48
ONCE/TWICE 181 52.01
3-5 TIMES 102 29.31
5-10 TIMES 20 5.75
11+ TIMES 12 3.45

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Visited the school on your own.
PRT18d Frequency Percent
NEVER 47 13.58
ONCE/TWICE 105 30.35
3-5 TIMES 57 16.47
5-10 TIMES 46 13.29
11+ TIMES 91 26.30

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Helped with after-school activities.
PRT18e Frequency Percent
NEVER 162 47.09
ONCE/TWICE 68 19.77
3-5 TIMES 57 16.57
5-10 TIMES 23 6.69
11+ TIMES 34 9.88

Frequency Missing = 5

 

Helped with classroom learning.
PRT18f Frequency Percent
NEVER 225 65.22
ONCE/TWICE 58 16.81
3-5 TIMES 25 7.25
5-10 TIMES 11 3.19
11+ TIMES 26 7.54

Frequency Missing = 4

 

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 131 37.75
B 141 40.63
C 57 16.43
D 6 1.73
DONT KNOW 12 3.46

Frequency Missing = 2

 

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 3 0.87
B 65 18.84
C 173 50.14
D 36 10.43
F 11 3.19
DONT KNOW 57 16.52

Frequency Missing = 4

 

I know the first name
of 5 or more of my child's
closest friends.
prt21a Frequency Percent
NO 17 4.89
YES 331 95.11

Frequency Missing = 1

 

I know the parents of
5 or more of my child's
closest friends.
prt21b Frequency Percent
NO 81 23.28
YES 267 76.72

Frequency Missing = 1

 

I enforce family rules
about how many hours our
child can watch TV.
prt21c Frequency Percent
NO 102 29.48
YES 244 70.52

Frequency Missing = 3

 

I have expectations for
our child to maintain
a certain grade average.
prt21d Frequency Percent
NO 20 5.81
YES 324 94.19

Frequency Missing = 5

 

I enforce family rules
for our child about doing
homework.
prt21e Frequency Percent
NO 27 7.78
YES 320 92.22

Frequency Missing = 2

 

My child has a computer
at home to use for school
work.
prt21f Frequency Percent
NO 40 11.49
YES 308 88.51

Frequency Missing = 1

 

My child has access to
the internet at home.
prt21g Frequency Percent
NO 77 22.13
YES 271 77.87

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Talk to your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt22a Frequency Percent
RARELY 1 0.29
OCCASIONALLY 43 12.36
REGULARLY 304 87.36

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Talk to your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt22b Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 55 15.85
RARELY 64 18.44
OCCASIONALLY 131 37.75
REGULARLY 97 27.95

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Talk to your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt22c Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 26 7.49
RARELY 39 11.24
OCCASIONALLY 151 43.52
REGULARLY 131 37.75

Frequency Missing = 2

Data Collected in Spring, 2002
Tables Posted April 15, 2006
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Parent Frequency Distribution Report
BRENTWOOD 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. 113 32.7 164 47.4 42 12.1 23 6.6 4 1.2 3
24 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 160 46.0 155 44.5 26 7.5 7 2.0 0 0.0 1
25 - There are good learning materials at my child's school. 126 36.2 191 54.9 27 7.8 4 1.1 0 0.0 1
26 - My child likes attending this school. 165 47.6 136 39.2 30 8.6 12 3.5 4 1.2 2
27 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 183 52.7 136 39.2 20 5.8 7 2.0 1 0.3 2
28 - My child's school is a good place to learn. 163 47.0 143 41.2 37 10.7 4 1.2 0 0.0 2
29 - My child uses computers effectively at school. 137 39.4 175 50.3 32 9.2 3 0.9 1 0.3 1
30 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 153 43.8 169 48.4 21 6.0 6 1.7 0 0.0 0
31 - I feel my child is safe at school. 143 41.1 170 48.9 27 7.8 8 2.3 0 0.0 1
32 - I am welcome to discuss my child's educational needs with the school. 164 47.1 160 46.0 17 4.9 6 1.7 1 0.3 1
33 - My child's school building is in good condition. 95 27.2 200 57.3 45 12.9 8 2.3 1 0.3 0
34 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 112 32.3 157 45.2 59 17.0 16 4.6 3 0.9 2
35 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 93 27.0 168 48.7 55 15.9 21 6.1 8 2.3 4
36 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 28 8.1 37 10.7 42 12.1 116 33.4 124 35.7 2
37 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 84 24.5 182 53.1 56 16.3 19 5.5 2 0.6 6
38 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 182 52.4 141 40.6 12 3.5 7 2.0 5 1.4 2
39 - The school board listens to parents concerns. 82 23.7 137 39.6 114 32.9 11 3.2 2 0.6 3
40 - It is important for students to have access to computers at school. 227 65.0 110 31.5 12 3.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
41 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 124 35.5 173 49.6 46 13.2 5 1.4 1 0.3 0
42 - The school encourages my child to do well on MAP tests. 127 36.7 173 50.0 45 13.0 1 0.3 0 0.0 3
43 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 33 9.8 103 30.6 174 51.6 21 6.2 6 1.8 12
44 - My child's teacher makes learning interesting. 110 31.6 162 46.6 59 17.0 17 4.9 0 0.0 1
45 - Teachers in my child's school really care about my child. 150 43.4 135 39.0 46 13.3 11 3.2 4 1.2 3
46 - If a student in my child's school has a problem, teachers will listen and help. 121 35.1 159 46.1 55 15.9 9 2.6 1 0.3 4
47 - Teachers treat my child with respect. 133 38.1 176 50.4 31 8.9 8 2.3 1 0.3 0
48 - My child knows what he/she are supposed to be learning. 118 33.9 202 58.0 24 6.9 4 1.1 0 0.0 1
49 - My child's teacher expects very good work from my child. 125 35.9 183 52.6 35 10.1 4 1.1 1 0.3 1
50 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career goals. 58 16.9 107 31.2 141 41.1 31 9.0 6 1.7 6
51 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 134 38.6 141 40.6 56 16.1 12 3.5 4 1.2 2
52 - The school has a written plan for improving student achievement 63 18.5 126 37.1 137 40.3 11 3.2 3 0.9 9
53 - What is taught at school meets the needs of my child. 76 22.0 182 52.8 56 16.2 25 7.2 6 1.7 4
54 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 98 28.2 164 47.1 64 18.4 16 4.6 6 1.7 1
55 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 139 40.1 159 45.8 37 10.7 11 3.2 1 0.3 2
56 - I receive information about the educational programs available to my child at school. 96 27.7 192 55.3 45 13.0 12 3.5 2 0.6 2
57 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 95 27.3 200 57.5 39 11.2 10 2.9 4 1.1 1
58 - The school board has high expectations for student learning. 101 29.0 151 43.4 86 24.7 7 2.0 3 0.9 1
59 - My child has fun learning. 112 32.3 158 45.5 59 17.0 15 4.3 3 0.9 2
60 - The community is proud of this school. 154 44.5 157 45.4 23 6.6 10 2.9 2 0.6 3
61 - I receive regular communications from school about how well my child is doing in school. 129 37.2 169 48.7 33 9.5 12 3.5 4 1.2 2
62 - I believe my child can do well in school. 226 64.9 112 32.2 7 2.0 2 0.6 1 0.3 1
63 - Other children are friendly to my child. 132 38.0 185 53.3 20 5.8 8 2.3 2 0.6 2
64 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 168 48.3 137 39.4 33 9.5 6 1.7 4 1.1 1
65 - There is a feeling of belonging at my child's school. 141 40.9 146 42.3 45 13.0 10 2.9 3 0.9 4
66 - My child's teachers think my child can learn. 177 51.2 154 44.5 11 3.2 2 0.6 2 0.6 3
67 - My child is treated fairly at school. 133 38.2 172 49.4 33 9.5 8 2.3 2 0.6 1
68 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 124 35.9 138 40.0 69 20.0 10 2.9 4 1.2 4

Data Collected in Spring, 2002
Tables Posted April 15, 2006
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education