| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Parent Frequency Distribution Report |
| WELLSTON School district |
| In what grade is your child? | ||
| PRt1 | Frequency | Percent |
| K-1 | 54 | 22.69 |
| 2ND | 19 | 7.98 |
| 3RD | 16 | 6.72 |
| 4TH | 16 | 6.72 |
| 5TH | 20 | 8.40 |
| 6TH | 11 | 4.62 |
| 7TH | 28 | 11.76 |
| 8TH | 17 | 7.14 |
| 9TH | 17 | 7.14 |
| 10TH | 12 | 5.04 |
| 11TH | 15 | 6.30 |
| 12TH | 13 | 5.46 |
| Frequency Missing = 15 |
| My child is a: girl, boy | ||
| prt2 | Frequency | Percent |
| Boy | 89 | 38.03 |
| Girl | 145 | 61.97 |
| Frequency Missing = 19 |
| What is your relationship to the child? |
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| prt3 | Frequency | Percent |
| MOTHER | 214 | 85.26 |
| FATHER | 14 | 5.58 |
| STEPMOTHER | 1 | 0.40 |
| GRANDMOTHER | 17 | 6.77 |
| OTHER RELATIVE | 5 | 1.99 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| How many adults in your household work outside the home for pay? |
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| prt4 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 36 | 14.57 |
| 1 | 154 | 62.35 |
| 2 | 51 | 20.65 |
| 3 OR MORE | 6 | 2.43 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| How many years have you lived in this school district? |
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| prt5 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 5 YRS | 114 | 46.15 |
| 5 - 10 YRS | 49 | 19.84 |
| 11 - 15 YRS | 24 | 9.72 |
| OVER 15 YRS | 60 | 24.29 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| How many hours of television does your child usually watch each day? |
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| prt6 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 HR OR LESS | 39 | 15.54 |
| 2 HRS | 72 | 28.69 |
| 3 HRS | 64 | 25.50 |
| 4 HRS | 43 | 17.13 |
| 5 HRS | 18 | 7.17 |
| 6 + HRS | 15 | 5.98 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Which best describes your household? | ||
| prt7 | Frequency | Percent |
| SINGLE PARENT | 175 | 71.14 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-M/F | 41 | 16.67 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-STEP | 22 | 8.94 |
| OTHER | 8 | 3.25 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| prt8 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE (N-HISPC) | 2 | 0.80 |
| AFR. AMERICAN (N-HISPC) | 239 | 95.60 |
| ASIAN | 1 | 0.40 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 2 | 0.80 |
| HISPANIC | 2 | 0.80 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 4 | 1.60 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| How many children in your household are under 18 years old? |
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| prt9 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 3 | 1.21 |
| 1 | 29 | 11.74 |
| 2 | 44 | 17.81 |
| 3 | 61 | 24.70 |
| 4 | 59 | 23.89 |
| 5 | 31 | 12.55 |
| 6 | 17 | 6.88 |
| 7 OR MORE | 3 | 1.21 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| Vocational Education | ||
| prt10a | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 179 | 70.75 |
| YES | 74 | 29.25 |
| Gifted/Talented Program | ||
| prt10b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 236 | 93.28 |
| YES | 17 | 6.72 |
| Title I Services | ||
| prt10c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 231 | 91.30 |
| YES | 22 | 8.70 |
| Special Education | ||
| prt10d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 212 | 83.79 |
| YES | 41 | 16.21 |
| Which category best describes your age? |
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| prt11 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 30 | 72 | 28.80 |
| 30 - 39 | 113 | 45.20 |
| 40 - 49 | 43 | 17.20 |
| 50 - 59 | 9 | 3.60 |
| 60 OR OVER | 13 | 5.20 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| 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 | 31 | 12.55 |
| 2 YR COLL/TECH | 46 | 18.62 |
| 4 YR COLLEGE | 151 | 61.13 |
| OTHER | 19 | 7.69 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| Which best describes your level of education? |
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| prt13 | Frequency | Percent |
| ELEM. SCHOOL | 4 | 1.61 |
| SOME HIGH SCHOOL | 38 | 15.32 |
| HIGH SCHOOL GRAD | 80 | 32.26 |
| SOME COLLEGE | 101 | 40.73 |
| COLLEGE GRADUATE | 17 | 6.85 |
| GRADUATE SCHOOL | 8 | 3.23 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| Which category best describes the total annual income of your household? |
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| prt14 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER $ 10,000 | 108 | 44.26 |
| 10,000 - 19,999 | 67 | 27.46 |
| 20,000 - 29,999 | 44 | 18.03 |
| 30,000 - 39,999 | 16 | 6.56 |
| 40,000 - 49,999 | 5 | 2.05 |
| 50,000 - 59,999 | 1 | 0.41 |
| OVER $70,000 | 3 | 1.23 |
| 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 | 53 | 21.46 |
| HALF A & B | 54 | 21.86 |
| MOSTLY B | 21 | 8.50 |
| HALF B & C | 52 | 21.05 |
| MOSTLY C | 16 | 6.48 |
| HALF C & D | 22 | 8.91 |
| MOSTLY D | 3 | 1.21 |
| BELOW D | 1 | 0.40 |
| GRADE NOT GIVEN | 25 | 10.12 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| 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 | 36.51 |
| GOTTEN WORSE | 84 | 34.85 |
| STAYED THE SAME | 69 | 28.63 |
| Frequency Missing = 12 |
| How much time does your child spend on homework each day? |
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| prt17 | Frequency | Percent |
| DOESNT HAVE ANY | 21 | 8.40 |
| DOESNT DO IT | 2 | 0.80 |
| 1/2 HR OR LESS | 65 | 26.00 |
| 1 HR | 101 | 40.40 |
| 2 HRS | 51 | 20.40 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 10 | 4.00 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Talked to your child's teacher. | ||
| PRT18a | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 8 | 3.20 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 84 | 33.60 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 97 | 38.80 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 27 | 10.80 |
| 11+ TIMES | 34 | 13.60 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Gone to an open house at school. | ||
| PRT18b | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 67 | 26.91 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 132 | 53.01 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 36 | 14.46 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 3 | 1.20 |
| 11+ TIMES | 11 | 4.42 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Attended parent/teacher meetings. | ||
| PRT18c | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 60 | 24.19 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 127 | 51.21 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 49 | 19.76 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 4 | 1.61 |
| 11+ TIMES | 8 | 3.23 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| Visited the school on your own. | ||
| PRT18d | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 37 | 14.68 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 85 | 33.73 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 61 | 24.21 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 44 | 17.46 |
| 11+ TIMES | 25 | 9.92 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Helped with after-school activities. | ||
| PRT18e | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 168 | 67.74 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 50 | 20.16 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 14 | 5.65 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 2 | 0.81 |
| 11+ TIMES | 14 | 5.65 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| Helped with classroom learning. | ||
| PRT18f | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 164 | 65.86 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 55 | 22.09 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 13 | 5.22 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 6 | 2.41 |
| 11+ TIMES | 11 | 4.42 |
| 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? |
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| prt19 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 18 | 7.47 |
| B | 62 | 25.73 |
| C | 65 | 26.97 |
| D | 43 | 17.84 |
| F | 27 | 11.20 |
| DONT KNOW | 26 | 10.79 |
| Frequency Missing = 12 |
| 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 | 14 | 5.71 |
| B | 56 | 22.86 |
| C | 77 | 31.43 |
| D | 36 | 14.69 |
| F | 8 | 3.27 |
| DONT KNOW | 54 | 22.04 |
| 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 | 43 | 17.48 |
| YES | 203 | 82.52 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| I know the parents of 5 or more of my child's closest friends. |
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| prt21b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 124 | 50.00 |
| YES | 124 | 50.00 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| I enforce family rules about how many hours our child can watch TV. |
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| prt21c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 70 | 28.23 |
| YES | 178 | 71.77 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| I have expectations for our child to maintain a certain grade average. |
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| prt21d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 12 | 4.86 |
| YES | 235 | 95.14 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| I enforce family rules for our child about doing homework. |
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| prt21e | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 32 | 12.90 |
| YES | 216 | 87.10 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| My child has a computer at home to use for school work. |
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| prt21f | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 154 | 62.35 |
| YES | 93 | 37.65 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| My child has access to the internet at home. |
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| prt21g | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 167 | 67.61 |
| YES | 80 | 32.39 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| Talk to your child about his/her experiences in school. |
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| prt22a | Frequency | Percent |
| RARELY | 8 | 3.21 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 59 | 23.69 |
| REGULARLY | 182 | 73.09 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Talk to your child about his/her plans for high school classes |
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| prt22b | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 29 | 11.69 |
| RARELY | 35 | 14.11 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 76 | 30.65 |
| REGULARLY | 108 | 43.55 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| Talk to your child about his/her plans for after high school. |
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| prt22c | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 26 | 10.57 |
| RARELY | 21 | 8.54 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 85 | 34.55 |
| REGULARLY | 114 | 46.34 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2004 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Parent Frequency Distribution Report |
| WELLSTON 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. | 51 | 20.7 | 108 | 43.9 | 53 | 21.5 | 23 | 9.3 | 11 | 4.5 | 7 |
| 24 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. | 62 | 25.2 | 124 | 50.4 | 36 | 14.6 | 18 | 7.3 | 6 | 2.4 | 7 |
| 25 - There are good learning materials at my child's school. | 55 | 22.4 | 111 | 45.3 | 49 | 20.0 | 18 | 7.3 | 12 | 4.9 | 8 |
| 26 - My child likes attending this school. | 79 | 31.7 | 107 | 43.0 | 27 | 10.8 | 19 | 7.6 | 17 | 6.8 | 4 |
| 27 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. | 96 | 38.7 | 123 | 49.6 | 19 | 7.7 | 4 | 1.6 | 6 | 2.4 | 5 |
| 28 - My child's school is a good place to learn. | 51 | 20.4 | 95 | 38.0 | 61 | 24.4 | 23 | 9.2 | 20 | 8.0 | 3 |
| 29 - My child uses computers effectively at school. | 44 | 18.2 | 99 | 40.9 | 66 | 27.3 | 23 | 9.5 | 10 | 4.1 | 11 |
| 30 - I know how well my child is doing in class. | 100 | 40.2 | 117 | 47.0 | 29 | 11.6 | 2 | 0.8 | 1 | 0.4 | 4 |
| 31 - I feel my child is safe at school. | 68 | 27.1 | 102 | 40.6 | 42 | 16.7 | 20 | 8.0 | 19 | 7.6 | 2 |
| 32 - I am welcome to discuss my child's educational needs with the school. | 82 | 32.8 | 127 | 50.8 | 32 | 12.8 | 7 | 2.8 | 2 | 0.8 | 3 |
| 33 - My child's school building is in good condition. | 28 | 11.2 | 77 | 30.8 | 86 | 34.4 | 34 | 13.6 | 25 | 10.0 | 3 |
| 34 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. | 16 | 6.5 | 38 | 15.4 | 66 | 26.7 | 63 | 25.5 | 64 | 25.9 | 6 |
| 35 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. | 67 | 27.0 | 86 | 34.7 | 46 | 18.5 | 27 | 10.9 | 22 | 8.9 | 5 |
| 36 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. | 78 | 31.6 | 43 | 17.4 | 30 | 12.1 | 55 | 22.3 | 41 | 16.6 | 6 |
| 37 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 21 | 8.5 | 39 | 15.8 | 75 | 30.4 | 55 | 22.3 | 57 | 23.1 | 6 |
| 38 - The school encourages parents to be involved. | 88 | 35.8 | 106 | 43.1 | 42 | 17.1 | 4 | 1.6 | 6 | 2.4 | 7 |
| 39 - The school board listens to parents concerns. | 25 | 10.2 | 62 | 25.2 | 99 | 40.2 | 36 | 14.6 | 24 | 9.8 | 7 |
| 40 - It is important for students to have access to computers at school. | 153 | 62.7 | 73 | 29.9 | 13 | 5.3 | 3 | 1.2 | 2 | 0.8 | 9 |
| 41 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. | 69 | 27.9 | 100 | 40.5 | 54 | 21.9 | 19 | 7.7 | 5 | 2.0 | 6 |
| 42 - The school encourages my child to do well on MAP tests. | 116 | 47.0 | 81 | 32.8 | 39 | 15.8 | 7 | 2.8 | 4 | 1.6 | 6 |
| 43 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 51 | 20.8 | 92 | 37.6 | 88 | 35.9 | 9 | 3.7 | 5 | 2.0 | 8 |
| 44 - My child's teacher makes learning interesting. | 86 | 34.7 | 95 | 38.3 | 48 | 19.4 | 11 | 4.4 | 8 | 3.2 | 5 |
| 45 - Teachers in my child's school really care about my child. | 81 | 32.7 | 106 | 42.7 | 46 | 18.5 | 5 | 2.0 | 10 | 4.0 | 5 |
| 46 - If a student in my child's school has a problem, teachers will listen and help. | 81 | 32.4 | 87 | 34.8 | 63 | 25.2 | 4 | 1.6 | 15 | 6.0 | 3 |
| 47 - Teachers treat my child with respect. | 100 | 40.2 | 105 | 42.2 | 28 | 11.2 | 12 | 4.8 | 4 | 1.6 | 4 |
| 48 - My child knows what he/she are supposed to be learning. | 92 | 36.9 | 123 | 49.4 | 30 | 12.0 | 1 | 0.4 | 3 | 1.2 | 4 |
| 49 - My child's teacher expects very good work from my child. | 104 | 42.8 | 115 | 47.3 | 17 | 7.0 | 6 | 2.5 | 1 | 0.4 | 10 |
| 50 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career goals. | 45 | 18.5 | 103 | 42.4 | 65 | 26.7 | 19 | 7.8 | 11 | 4.5 | 10 |
| 51 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. | 47 | 19.0 | 110 | 44.5 | 69 | 27.9 | 12 | 4.9 | 9 | 3.6 | 6 |
| 52 - The school has a written plan for improving student achievement | 47 | 19.0 | 97 | 39.1 | 77 | 31.0 | 20 | 8.1 | 7 | 2.8 | 5 |
| 53 - What is taught at school meets the needs of my child. | 51 | 20.8 | 107 | 43.7 | 54 | 22.0 | 21 | 8.6 | 12 | 4.9 | 8 |
| 54 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. | 57 | 23.1 | 116 | 47.0 | 48 | 19.4 | 17 | 6.9 | 9 | 3.6 | 6 |
| 55 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. | 61 | 24.5 | 105 | 42.2 | 62 | 24.9 | 11 | 4.4 | 10 | 4.0 | 4 |
| 56 - I receive information about the educational programs available to my child at school. | 57 | 23.0 | 104 | 41.9 | 55 | 22.2 | 21 | 8.5 | 11 | 4.4 | 5 |
| 57 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. | 74 | 29.8 | 134 | 54.0 | 28 | 11.3 | 9 | 3.6 | 3 | 1.2 | 5 |
| 58 - The school board has high expectations for student learning. | 40 | 16.4 | 83 | 34.0 | 67 | 27.5 | 22 | 9.0 | 32 | 13.1 | 9 |
| 59 - My child has fun learning. | 83 | 33.9 | 107 | 43.7 | 45 | 18.4 | 8 | 3.3 | 2 | 0.8 | 8 |
| 60 - The community is proud of this school. | 34 | 13.9 | 85 | 34.8 | 57 | 23.4 | 31 | 12.7 | 37 | 15.2 | 9 |
| 61 - I receive regular communications from school about how well my child is doing in school. | 84 | 33.9 | 100 | 40.3 | 29 | 11.7 | 23 | 9.3 | 12 | 4.8 | 5 |
| 62 - I believe my child can do well in school. | 166 | 66.9 | 68 | 27.4 | 12 | 4.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 0.8 | 5 |
| 63 - Other children are friendly to my child. | 56 | 22.9 | 118 | 48.2 | 46 | 18.8 | 17 | 6.9 | 8 | 3.3 | 8 |
| 64 - My child's teachers are good teachers. | 106 | 43.1 | 92 | 37.4 | 38 | 15.4 | 5 | 2.0 | 5 | 2.0 | 7 |
| 65 - There is a feeling of belonging at my child's school. | 75 | 30.5 | 90 | 36.6 | 51 | 20.7 | 15 | 6.1 | 15 | 6.1 | 7 |
| 66 - My child's teachers think my child can learn. | 120 | 48.2 | 108 | 43.4 | 16 | 6.4 | 1 | 0.4 | 4 | 1.6 | 4 |
| 67 - My child is treated fairly at school. | 81 | 32.7 | 110 | 44.4 | 37 | 14.9 | 14 | 5.6 | 6 | 2.4 | 5 |
| 68 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 30 | 12.1 | 69 | 27.9 | 56 | 22.7 | 33 | 13.4 | 59 | 23.9 | 6 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2004 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |