| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Parent Frequency Distribution Report |
| UNIVERSITY CITY School district |
| In what grade is your child? | ||
| PRt1 | Frequency | Percent |
| K-1 | 291 | 18.87 |
| 2ND | 137 | 8.88 |
| 3RD | 143 | 9.27 |
| 4TH | 167 | 10.83 |
| 5TH | 167 | 10.83 |
| 6TH | 150 | 9.73 |
| 7TH | 75 | 4.86 |
| 8TH | 62 | 4.02 |
| 9TH | 89 | 5.77 |
| 10TH | 92 | 5.97 |
| 11TH | 79 | 5.12 |
| 12TH | 90 | 5.84 |
| Frequency Missing = 37 |
| My child is a: girl, boy | ||
| prt2 | Frequency | Percent |
| Boy | 699 | 46.17 |
| Girl | 815 | 53.83 |
| Frequency Missing = 65 |
| What is your relationship to the child? |
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| prt3 | Frequency | Percent |
| MOTHER | 1299 | 83.75 |
| FATHER | 155 | 9.99 |
| STEPMOTHER | 4 | 0.26 |
| STEPFATHER | 6 | 0.39 |
| GRANDMOTHER | 60 | 3.87 |
| GRANDFATHER | 2 | 0.13 |
| OTHER RELATIVE | 19 | 1.23 |
| UNRELATED | 6 | 0.39 |
| Frequency Missing = 28 |
| How many adults in your household work outside the home for pay? |
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| prt4 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 118 | 7.55 |
| 1 | 740 | 47.34 |
| 2 | 661 | 42.29 |
| 3 OR MORE | 44 | 2.82 |
| Frequency Missing = 16 |
| How many years have you lived in this school district? |
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| prt5 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 5 YRS | 464 | 29.84 |
| 5 - 10 YRS | 327 | 21.03 |
| 11 - 15 YRS | 197 | 12.67 |
| OVER 15 YRS | 567 | 36.46 |
| Frequency Missing = 24 |
| How many hours of television does your child usually watch each day? |
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| prt6 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 HR OR LESS | 402 | 25.77 |
| 2 HRS | 531 | 34.04 |
| 3 HRS | 323 | 20.71 |
| 4 HRS | 164 | 10.51 |
| 5 HRS | 90 | 5.77 |
| 6 + HRS | 50 | 3.21 |
| Frequency Missing = 19 |
| Which best describes your household? | ||
| prt7 | Frequency | Percent |
| SINGLE PARENT | 646 | 41.28 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-M/F | 689 | 44.03 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-STEP | 143 | 9.14 |
| OTHER | 87 | 5.56 |
| Frequency Missing = 14 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| prt8 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE (N-HISPC) | 281 | 18.45 |
| AFR. AMERICAN (N-HISPC) | 1132 | 74.33 |
| ASIAN | 27 | 1.77 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 10 | 0.66 |
| HISPANIC | 10 | 0.66 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 63 | 4.14 |
| Frequency Missing = 56 |
| How many children in your household are under 18 years old? |
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| prt9 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 32 | 2.06 |
| 1 | 430 | 27.72 |
| 2 | 590 | 38.04 |
| 3 | 312 | 20.12 |
| 4 | 127 | 8.19 |
| 5 | 44 | 2.84 |
| 6 | 3 | 0.19 |
| 7 OR MORE | 13 | 0.84 |
| Frequency Missing = 28 |
| Vocational Education | ||
| prt10a | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 1364 | 86.38 |
| YES | 215 | 13.62 |
| Gifted/Talented Program | ||
| prt10b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 1331 | 84.29 |
| YES | 248 | 15.71 |
| Title I Services | ||
| prt10c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 1358 | 86.00 |
| YES | 221 | 14.00 |
| Special Education | ||
| prt10d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 1434 | 90.82 |
| YES | 145 | 9.18 |
| Which category best describes your age? |
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| prt11 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 30 | 211 | 13.65 |
| 30 - 39 | 612 | 39.59 |
| 40 - 49 | 545 | 35.25 |
| 50 - 59 | 147 | 9.51 |
| 60 OR OVER | 31 | 2.01 |
| Frequency Missing = 33 |
| 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 | 82 | 5.39 |
| 2 YR COLL/TECH | 163 | 10.72 |
| 4 YR COLLEGE | 1212 | 79.68 |
| OTHER | 64 | 4.21 |
| Frequency Missing = 58 |
| Which best describes your level of education? |
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| prt13 | Frequency | Percent |
| ELEM. SCHOOL | 25 | 1.65 |
| SOME HIGH SCHOOL | 61 | 4.02 |
| HIGH SCHOOL GRAD | 246 | 16.21 |
| SOME COLLEGE | 559 | 36.82 |
| COLLEGE GRADUATE | 355 | 23.39 |
| GRADUATE SCHOOL | 272 | 17.92 |
| Frequency Missing = 61 |
| Which category best describes the total annual income of your household? |
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| prt14 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER $ 10,000 | 189 | 12.77 |
| 10,000 - 19,999 | 235 | 15.88 |
| 20,000 - 29,999 | 224 | 15.14 |
| 30,000 - 39,999 | 173 | 11.69 |
| 40,000 - 49,999 | 143 | 9.66 |
| 50,000 - 59,999 | 102 | 6.89 |
| 60,000 - 69,999 | 101 | 6.82 |
| OVER $70,000 | 313 | 21.15 |
| Frequency Missing = 99 |
| Which of the following best describes your child's grades so far in school? |
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| prt15 | Frequency | Percent |
| MOSTLY A | 358 | 23.17 |
| HALF A & B | 398 | 25.76 |
| MOSTLY B | 127 | 8.22 |
| HALF B & C | 239 | 15.47 |
| MOSTLY C | 57 | 3.69 |
| HALF C & D | 51 | 3.30 |
| MOSTLY D | 12 | 0.78 |
| BELOW D | 5 | 0.32 |
| GRADE NOT GIVEN | 298 | 19.29 |
| Frequency Missing = 34 |
| 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 | 714 | 47.82 |
| GOTTEN WORSE | 260 | 17.41 |
| STAYED THE SAME | 519 | 34.76 |
| Frequency Missing = 86 |
| How much time does your child spend on homework each day? |
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| prt17 | Frequency | Percent |
| DOESNT HAVE ANY | 37 | 2.39 |
| DOESNT DO IT | 6 | 0.39 |
| 1/2 HR OR LESS | 247 | 15.93 |
| 1 HR | 680 | 43.84 |
| 2 HRS | 405 | 26.11 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 176 | 11.35 |
| Frequency Missing = 28 |
| Talked to your child's teacher. | ||
| PRT18a | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 85 | 5.48 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 458 | 29.51 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 493 | 31.77 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 238 | 15.34 |
| 11+ TIMES | 278 | 17.91 |
| Frequency Missing = 27 |
| Gone to an open house at school. | ||
| PRT18b | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 249 | 16.10 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 926 | 59.86 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 290 | 18.75 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 44 | 2.84 |
| 11+ TIMES | 38 | 2.46 |
| Frequency Missing = 32 |
| Attended parent/teacher meetings. | ||
| PRT18c | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 190 | 12.41 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 560 | 36.58 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 559 | 36.51 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 122 | 7.97 |
| 11+ TIMES | 100 | 6.53 |
| Frequency Missing = 48 |
| Visited the school on your own. | ||
| PRT18d | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 197 | 12.71 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 492 | 31.74 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 394 | 25.42 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 178 | 11.48 |
| 11+ TIMES | 289 | 18.65 |
| Frequency Missing = 29 |
| Helped with after-school activities. | ||
| PRT18e | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 893 | 57.72 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 339 | 21.91 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 157 | 10.15 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 56 | 3.62 |
| 11+ TIMES | 102 | 6.59 |
| Frequency Missing = 32 |
| Helped with classroom learning. | ||
| PRT18f | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 987 | 64.13 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 297 | 19.30 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 118 | 7.67 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 37 | 2.40 |
| 11+ TIMES | 100 | 6.50 |
| Frequency Missing = 40 |
| 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 | 142 | 9.21 |
| B | 576 | 37.38 |
| C | 504 | 32.71 |
| D | 113 | 7.33 |
| F | 35 | 2.27 |
| DONT KNOW | 171 | 11.10 |
| Frequency Missing = 38 |
| 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 | 31 | 2.01 |
| B | 222 | 14.40 |
| C | 622 | 40.34 |
| D | 256 | 16.60 |
| F | 87 | 5.64 |
| DONT KNOW | 324 | 21.01 |
| Frequency Missing = 37 |
| I know the first name of 5 or more of my child's closest friends. |
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| prt21a | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 230 | 14.72 |
| YES | 1333 | 85.28 |
| Frequency Missing = 16 |
| I know the parents of 5 or more of my child's closest friends. |
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| prt21b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 631 | 40.60 |
| YES | 923 | 59.40 |
| Frequency Missing = 25 |
| I enforce family rules about how many hours our child can watch TV. |
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| prt21c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 351 | 22.51 |
| YES | 1208 | 77.49 |
| Frequency Missing = 20 |
| I have expectations for our child to maintain a certain grade average. |
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| prt21d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 70 | 4.49 |
| YES | 1489 | 95.51 |
| Frequency Missing = 20 |
| I enforce family rules for our child about doing homework. |
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| prt21e | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 57 | 3.65 |
| YES | 1504 | 96.35 |
| Frequency Missing = 18 |
| My child has a computer at home to use for school work. |
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| prt21f | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 431 | 27.77 |
| YES | 1121 | 72.23 |
| Frequency Missing = 27 |
| My child has access to the internet at home. |
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| prt21g | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 537 | 34.62 |
| YES | 1014 | 65.38 |
| Frequency Missing = 28 |
| Talk to your child about his/her experiences in school. |
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| prt22a | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 12 | 0.77 |
| RARELY | 25 | 1.60 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 166 | 10.62 |
| REGULARLY | 1360 | 87.01 |
| Frequency Missing = 16 |
| Talk to your child about his/her plans for high school classes |
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| prt22b | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 267 | 17.29 |
| RARELY | 230 | 14.90 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 426 | 27.59 |
| REGULARLY | 621 | 40.22 |
| Frequency Missing = 35 |
| Talk to your child about his/her plans for after high school. |
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| prt22c | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 139 | 9.00 |
| RARELY | 172 | 11.14 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 466 | 30.18 |
| REGULARLY | 767 | 49.68 |
| Frequency Missing = 35 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2004 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Parent Frequency Distribution Report |
| UNIVERSITY CITY 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. | 296 | 19.1 | 789 | 50.9 | 352 | 22.7 | 97 | 6.3 | 17 | 1.1 | 28 |
| 24 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. | 416 | 26.8 | 878 | 56.6 | 184 | 11.9 | 61 | 3.9 | 13 | 0.8 | 27 |
| 25 - There are good learning materials at my child's school. | 343 | 22.2 | 847 | 54.9 | 285 | 18.5 | 60 | 3.9 | 7 | 0.5 | 37 |
| 26 - My child likes attending this school. | 630 | 40.8 | 692 | 44.8 | 146 | 9.4 | 57 | 3.7 | 21 | 1.4 | 33 |
| 27 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. | 691 | 44.6 | 666 | 43.0 | 134 | 8.6 | 35 | 2.3 | 24 | 1.5 | 29 |
| 28 - My child's school is a good place to learn. | 438 | 28.3 | 776 | 50.1 | 276 | 17.8 | 44 | 2.8 | 16 | 1.0 | 29 |
| 29 - My child uses computers effectively at school. | 266 | 17.5 | 661 | 43.4 | 448 | 29.4 | 114 | 7.5 | 33 | 2.2 | 57 |
| 30 - I know how well my child is doing in class. | 552 | 35.7 | 811 | 52.4 | 126 | 8.1 | 44 | 2.8 | 14 | 0.9 | 32 |
| 31 - I feel my child is safe at school. | 437 | 28.1 | 809 | 52.0 | 227 | 14.6 | 56 | 3.6 | 27 | 1.7 | 23 |
| 32 - I am welcome to discuss my child's educational needs with the school. | 597 | 38.5 | 794 | 51.2 | 141 | 9.1 | 15 | 1.0 | 4 | 0.3 | 28 |
| 33 - My child's school building is in good condition. | 223 | 14.4 | 734 | 47.4 | 343 | 22.2 | 190 | 12.3 | 58 | 3.7 | 31 |
| 34 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. | 186 | 12.1 | 451 | 29.3 | 525 | 34.1 | 269 | 17.5 | 109 | 7.1 | 39 |
| 35 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. | 253 | 16.4 | 710 | 46.2 | 406 | 26.4 | 128 | 8.3 | 41 | 2.7 | 41 |
| 36 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. | 206 | 13.4 | 266 | 17.2 | 292 | 18.9 | 494 | 32.0 | 285 | 18.5 | 36 |
| 37 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 111 | 7.2 | 575 | 37.1 | 632 | 40.8 | 179 | 11.6 | 51 | 3.3 | 31 |
| 38 - The school encourages parents to be involved. | 657 | 42.3 | 728 | 46.9 | 126 | 8.1 | 35 | 2.3 | 7 | 0.5 | 26 |
| 39 - The school board listens to parents concerns. | 200 | 13.0 | 585 | 38.1 | 647 | 42.1 | 73 | 4.8 | 30 | 2.0 | 44 |
| 40 - It is important for students to have access to computers at school. | 842 | 54.5 | 596 | 38.6 | 79 | 5.1 | 20 | 1.3 | 7 | 0.5 | 35 |
| 41 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. | 503 | 32.6 | 738 | 47.8 | 250 | 16.2 | 39 | 2.5 | 14 | 0.9 | 35 |
| 42 - The school encourages my child to do well on MAP tests. | 626 | 40.8 | 679 | 44.3 | 205 | 13.4 | 16 | 1.0 | 7 | 0.5 | 46 |
| 43 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 216 | 14.4 | 589 | 39.3 | 612 | 40.9 | 69 | 4.6 | 12 | 0.8 | 81 |
| 44 - My child's teacher makes learning interesting. | 380 | 24.6 | 701 | 45.3 | 389 | 25.1 | 64 | 4.1 | 13 | 0.8 | 32 |
| 45 - Teachers in my child's school really care about my child. | 415 | 26.8 | 689 | 44.5 | 327 | 21.1 | 76 | 4.9 | 42 | 2.7 | 30 |
| 46 - If a student in my child's school has a problem, teachers will listen and help. | 345 | 22.5 | 727 | 47.3 | 384 | 25.0 | 60 | 3.9 | 20 | 1.3 | 43 |
| 47 - Teachers treat my child with respect. | 449 | 28.9 | 823 | 53.0 | 229 | 14.7 | 40 | 2.6 | 13 | 0.8 | 25 |
| 48 - My child knows what he/she are supposed to be learning. | 450 | 28.9 | 920 | 59.1 | 148 | 9.5 | 32 | 2.1 | 6 | 0.4 | 23 |
| 49 - My child's teacher expects very good work from my child. | 549 | 35.3 | 854 | 54.9 | 134 | 8.6 | 13 | 0.8 | 5 | 0.3 | 24 |
| 50 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career goals. | 210 | 13.9 | 557 | 36.8 | 575 | 38.0 | 150 | 9.9 | 23 | 1.5 | 64 |
| 51 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. | 356 | 23.3 | 685 | 44.7 | 414 | 27.0 | 44 | 2.9 | 32 | 2.1 | 48 |
| 52 - The school has a written plan for improving student achievement | 270 | 17.7 | 688 | 45.1 | 507 | 33.2 | 42 | 2.8 | 19 | 1.2 | 53 |
| 53 - What is taught at school meets the needs of my child. | 291 | 18.9 | 790 | 51.3 | 334 | 21.7 | 104 | 6.7 | 22 | 1.4 | 38 |
| 54 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. | 352 | 22.7 | 745 | 48.1 | 328 | 21.2 | 99 | 6.4 | 25 | 1.6 | 30 |
| 55 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. | 589 | 38.1 | 681 | 44.1 | 198 | 12.8 | 70 | 4.5 | 7 | 0.5 | 34 |
| 56 - I receive information about the educational programs available to my child at school. | 408 | 26.4 | 720 | 46.5 | 263 | 17.0 | 120 | 7.8 | 37 | 2.4 | 31 |
| 57 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. | 383 | 24.7 | 892 | 57.5 | 198 | 12.8 | 69 | 4.4 | 9 | 0.6 | 28 |
| 58 - The school board has high expectations for student learning. | 332 | 21.6 | 748 | 48.7 | 361 | 23.5 | 75 | 4.9 | 21 | 1.4 | 42 |
| 59 - My child has fun learning. | 438 | 28.3 | 780 | 50.3 | 249 | 16.1 | 66 | 4.3 | 17 | 1.1 | 29 |
| 60 - The community is proud of this school. | 353 | 22.9 | 642 | 41.7 | 383 | 24.9 | 122 | 7.9 | 39 | 2.5 | 40 |
| 61 - I receive regular communications from school about how well my child is doing in school. | 479 | 31.0 | 743 | 48.0 | 180 | 11.6 | 108 | 7.0 | 37 | 2.4 | 32 |
| 62 - I believe my child can do well in school. | 962 | 61.6 | 561 | 35.9 | 32 | 2.0 | 2 | 0.1 | 5 | 0.3 | 17 |
| 63 - Other children are friendly to my child. | 499 | 32.0 | 780 | 50.1 | 221 | 14.2 | 43 | 2.8 | 15 | 1.0 | 21 |
| 64 - My child's teachers are good teachers. | 520 | 33.7 | 751 | 48.7 | 242 | 15.7 | 26 | 1.7 | 4 | 0.3 | 36 |
| 65 - There is a feeling of belonging at my child's school. | 430 | 28.0 | 719 | 46.7 | 319 | 20.7 | 53 | 3.4 | 17 | 1.1 | 41 |
| 66 - My child's teachers think my child can learn. | 640 | 41.5 | 758 | 49.1 | 130 | 8.4 | 12 | 0.8 | 4 | 0.3 | 35 |
| 67 - My child is treated fairly at school. | 471 | 30.4 | 803 | 51.9 | 216 | 14.0 | 46 | 3.0 | 12 | 0.8 | 31 |
| 68 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 291 | 19.0 | 556 | 36.3 | 526 | 34.4 | 114 | 7.4 | 44 | 2.9 | 48 |
| 69 - My child regularly uses technology in the classroom. | 174 | 12.0 | 603 | 41.8 | 443 | 30.7 | 184 | 12.7 | 40 | 2.8 | 135 |
| 70 - The school counselor is an important and necessary component of my child’s success at school. | 376 | 26.0 | 591 | 40.8 | 345 | 23.8 | 97 | 6.7 | 39 | 2.7 | 131 |
| 71 - I get adequate information about how my child is performing in school. | 445 | 30.5 | 741 | 50.8 | 160 | 11.0 | 89 | 6.1 | 23 | 1.6 | 121 |
| 72 - The school meets my child’s needs to be successful. | 353 | 24.2 | 742 | 50.9 | 260 | 17.8 | 74 | 5.1 | 30 | 2.1 | 120 |
| 73 - The school supports my child’s learning. | 469 | 32.3 | 753 | 51.9 | 179 | 12.3 | 35 | 2.4 | 15 | 1.0 | 128 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2004 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |