MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Parent Frequency Distribution Report
SPECL. SCH. DST. ST. LOUIS CO. School district

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
K-1 105 9.85
2ND 53 4.97
3RD 62 5.82
4TH 67 6.29
5TH 70 6.57
6TH 53 4.97
7TH 50 4.69
8TH 66 6.19
9TH 51 4.78
10TH 106 9.94
11TH 161 15.10
12TH 222 20.83

Frequency Missing = 64

 

My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 676 61.34
Girl 426 38.66

Frequency Missing = 28

 

What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 909 81.74
FATHER 127 11.42
STEPMOTHER 7 0.63
STEPFATHER 1 0.09
GRANDMOTHER 28 2.52
GRANDFATHER 5 0.45
OTHER RELATIVE 12 1.08
UNRELATED 23 2.07

Frequency Missing = 18

 

How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 84 7.51
1 489 43.70
2 498 44.50
3 OR MORE 48 4.29

Frequency Missing = 11

 

How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 240 21.96
5 - 10 YRS 272 24.89
11 - 15 YRS 201 18.39
OVER 15 YRS 380 34.77

Frequency Missing = 37

 

How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 361 32.17
2 HRS 390 34.76
3 HRS 196 17.47
4 HRS 93 8.29
5 HRS 52 4.63
6 + HRS 30 2.67

Frequency Missing = 8

 

Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 291 25.96
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 686 61.20
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 102 9.10
OTHER 42 3.75

Frequency Missing = 9

 

Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 792 71.10
AFR. AMERICAN (N-HISPC) 277 24.87
ASIAN 13 1.17
AMERICAN INDIAN 5 0.45
HISPANIC 11 0.99
MULTI-RACIAL 16 1.44

Frequency Missing = 16

 

How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
NONE 137 12.21
1 328 29.23
2 326 29.06
3 201 17.91
4 78 6.95
5 26 2.32
6 12 1.07
7 OR MORE 14 1.25

Frequency Missing = 8

 

Vocational Education
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 920 81.42
YES 210 18.58
 
Gifted/Talented Program
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 1124 99.47
YES 6 0.53
 
Title I Services
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 1095 96.90
YES 35 3.10
 
Special Education
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 317 28.05
YES 813 71.95
 
Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
UNDER 30 43 3.84
30 - 39 262 23.37
40 - 49 588 52.45
50 - 59 186 16.59
60 OR OVER 42 3.75

Frequency Missing = 9

 

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 183 16.80
2 YR COLL/TECH 249 22.87
4 YR COLLEGE 394 36.18
OTHER 263 24.15

Frequency Missing = 41

 

Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
ELEM. SCHOOL 13 1.17
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 42 3.78
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 231 20.79
SOME COLLEGE 361 32.49
COLLEGE GRADUATE 331 29.79
GRADUATE SCHOOL 133 11.97

Frequency Missing = 19

 

Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 68 6.48
10,000 - 19,999 89 8.48
20,000 - 29,999 117 11.14
30,000 - 39,999 83 7.90
40,000 - 49,999 106 10.10
50,000 - 59,999 91 8.67
60,000 - 69,999 89 8.48
OVER $70,000 407 38.76

Frequency Missing = 80

 

Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 142 12.96
HALF A & B 203 18.52
MOSTLY B 78 7.12
HALF B & C 159 14.51
MOSTLY C 64 5.84
HALF C & D 44 4.01
MOSTLY D 7 0.64
BELOW D 1 0.09
GRADE NOT GIVEN 398 36.31

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?
prt16 Frequency Percent
IMPROVED 409 40.66
GOTTEN WORSE 152 15.11
STAYED THE SAME 445 44.23

Frequency Missing = 124

 

How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 361 32.61
DOESNT DO IT 13 1.17
1/2 HR OR LESS 241 21.77
1 HR 292 26.38
2 HRS 133 12.01
MORE THAN 2 HRS 67 6.05

Frequency Missing = 23

 

Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT18a Frequency Percent
NEVER 24 2.30
ONCE/TWICE 255 24.43
3-5 TIMES 316 30.27
5-10 TIMES 190 18.20
11+ TIMES 259 24.81

Frequency Missing = 86

 

Gone to an open house at school.
PRT18b Frequency Percent
NEVER 169 16.77
ONCE/TWICE 659 65.38
3-5 TIMES 149 14.78
5-10 TIMES 20 1.98
11+ TIMES 11 1.09

Frequency Missing = 122

 

Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT18c Frequency Percent
NEVER 134 13.11
ONCE/TWICE 507 49.61
3-5 TIMES 291 28.47
5-10 TIMES 58 5.68
11+ TIMES 32 3.13

Frequency Missing = 108

 

Visited the school on your own.
PRT18d Frequency Percent
NEVER 228 22.62
ONCE/TWICE 365 36.21
3-5 TIMES 190 18.85
5-10 TIMES 88 8.73
11+ TIMES 137 13.59

Frequency Missing = 122

 

Helped with after-school activities.
PRT18e Frequency Percent
NEVER 632 63.20
ONCE/TWICE 165 16.50
3-5 TIMES 99 9.90
5-10 TIMES 42 4.20
11+ TIMES 62 6.20

Frequency Missing = 130

 

Helped with classroom learning.
PRT18f Frequency Percent
NEVER 772 77.51
ONCE/TWICE 121 12.15
3-5 TIMES 48 4.82
5-10 TIMES 30 3.01
11+ TIMES 25 2.51

Frequency Missing = 134

 

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 167 15.25
B 380 34.70
C 247 22.56
D 62 5.66
F 18 1.64
DONT KNOW 221 20.18

Frequency Missing = 35

 

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 24 2.18
B 144 13.10
C 439 39.95
D 129 11.74
F 36 3.28
DONT KNOW 327 29.75

Frequency Missing = 31

 

I know the first name
of 5 or more of my child's
closest friends.
prt21a Frequency Percent
NO 181 16.44
YES 920 83.56

Frequency Missing = 29

 

I know the parents of
5 or more of my child's
closest friends.
prt21b Frequency Percent
NO 464 42.26
YES 634 57.74

Frequency Missing = 32

 

I enforce family rules
about how many hours our
child can watch TV.
prt21c Frequency Percent
NO 314 28.49
YES 788 71.51

Frequency Missing = 28

 

I have expectations for
our child to maintain
a certain grade average.
prt21d Frequency Percent
NO 200 18.60
YES 875 81.40

Frequency Missing = 55

 

I enforce family rules
for our child about doing
homework.
prt21e Frequency Percent
NO 149 13.95
YES 919 86.05

Frequency Missing = 62

 

My child has a computer
at home to use for school
work.
prt21f Frequency Percent
NO 240 21.96
YES 853 78.04

Frequency Missing = 37

 

My child has access to
the internet at home.
prt21g Frequency Percent
NO 302 27.61
YES 792 72.39

Frequency Missing = 36

 

Talk to your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt22a Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 19 1.72
RARELY 22 1.99
OCCASIONALLY 118 10.66
REGULARLY 948 85.64

Frequency Missing = 23

 

Talk to your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt22b Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 244 22.76
RARELY 119 11.10
OCCASIONALLY 285 26.59
REGULARLY 424 39.55

Frequency Missing = 58

 

Talk to your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt22c Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 180 16.65
RARELY 117 10.82
OCCASIONALLY 317 29.32
REGULARLY 467 43.20

Frequency Missing = 49

Data Collected in Fall, 2005
Tables Posted April 16, 2006
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 

 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Parent Frequency Distribution Report
SPECL. SCH. DST. ST. LOUIS CO. 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. 412 37.3 510 46.2 146 13.2 28 2.5 8 0.7 26
24 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 442 40.0 552 50.0 84 7.6 20 1.8 7 0.6 25
25 - There are good learning materials at my child's school. 366 36.3 492 48.8 129 12.8 17 1.7 4 0.4 122
26 - My child likes attending this school. 519 46.8 453 40.9 88 7.9 36 3.2 12 1.1 22
27 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 611 55.6 422 38.4 47 4.3 14 1.3 5 0.5 31
28 - My child's school is a good place to learn. 472 43.3 504 46.2 97 8.9 14 1.3 4 0.4 39
29 - My child uses computers effectively at school. 235 23.4 400 39.8 297 29.6 53 5.3 19 1.9 126
30 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 428 38.8 547 49.6 94 8.5 26 2.4 7 0.6 28
31 - I feel my child is safe at school. 482 43.9 519 47.2 80 7.3 16 1.5 2 0.2 31
32 - I am welcome to discuss my child's educational needs with the school. 527 48.1 516 47.1 44 4.0 7 0.6 1 0.1 35
33 - My child's school building is in good condition. 372 36.4 511 50.0 119 11.6 18 1.8 3 0.3 107
34 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 197 18.5 411 38.6 309 29.0 117 11.0 32 3.0 64
35 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 292 27.8 495 47.1 224 21.3 30 2.9 10 1.0 79
36 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 61 5.8 79 7.5 156 14.8 365 34.7 390 37.1 79
37 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 138 13.0 477 44.9 326 30.7 86 8.1 35 3.3 68
38 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 381 35.7 528 49.5 127 11.9 25 2.3 6 0.6 63
39 - The school board listens to parents concerns. 146 14.5 342 33.9 480 47.6 30 3.0 10 1.0 122
40 - It is important for students to have access to computers at school. 477 45.5 441 42.1 116 11.1 13 1.2 1 0.1 82
41 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 304 30.2 474 47.1 210 20.9 14 1.4 4 0.4 124
42 - The school encourages my child to do well on MAP tests. 226 24.5 359 38.9 316 34.2 15 1.6 7 0.8 207
43 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 333 34.3 361 37.1 256 26.3 15 1.5 7 0.7 158
44 - My child's teacher makes learning interesting. 430 39.4 483 44.3 162 14.8 13 1.2 3 0.3 39
45 - Teachers in my child's school really care about my child. 484 44.3 437 40.0 105 9.6 39 3.6 27 2.5 38
46 - If a student in my child's school has a problem, teachers will listen and help. 416 38.7 493 45.9 147 13.7 15 1.4 3 0.3 56
47 - Teachers treat my child with respect. 501 45.5 511 46.4 80 7.3 7 0.6 2 0.2 29
48 - My child knows what he/she are supposed to be learning. 372 34.3 563 51.9 121 11.2 23 2.1 5 0.5 46
49 - My child's teacher expects very good work from my child. 412 38.1 563 52.0 96 8.9 7 0.6 4 0.4 48
50 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career goals. 277 27.1 403 39.4 299 29.2 39 3.8 6 0.6 106
51 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 235 25.3 368 39.6 285 30.7 30 3.2 11 1.2 201
52 - The school has a written plan for improving student achievement 293 28.0 432 41.2 304 29.0 16 1.5 3 0.3 82
53 - What is taught at school meets the needs of my child. 355 32.8 545 50.4 140 13.0 30 2.8 11 1.0 49
54 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 311 29.2 440 41.3 241 22.6 53 5.0 20 1.9 65
55 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 384 35.8 521 48.6 135 12.6 27 2.5 5 0.5 58
56 - I receive information about the educational programs available to my child at school. 329 31.2 518 49.1 137 13.0 60 5.7 12 1.1 74
57 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 342 31.6 607 56.2 106 9.8 17 1.6 9 0.8 49
58 - The school board has high expectations for student learning. 230 23.0 430 42.9 315 31.4 14 1.4 13 1.3 128
59 - My child has fun learning. 356 32.5 540 49.3 158 14.4 36 3.3 5 0.5 35
60 - The community is proud of this school. 283 27.4 465 45.1 260 25.2 19 1.8 5 0.5 98
61 - I receive regular communications from school about how well my child is doing in school. 381 35.2 523 48.4 111 10.3 53 4.9 13 1.2 49
62 - I believe my child can do well in school. 567 51.8 481 43.9 45 4.1 1 0.1 1 0.1 35
63 - Other children are friendly to my child. 321 29.8 559 51.9 162 15.0 27 2.5 9 0.8 52
64 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 541 49.3 472 43.0 78 7.1 5 0.5 1 0.1 33
65 - There is a feeling of belonging at my child's school. 364 34.8 464 44.4 187 17.9 21 2.0 10 1.0 84
66 - My child's teachers think my child can learn. 513 46.8 514 46.9 63 5.7 3 0.3 3 0.3 34
67 - My child is treated fairly at school. 432 39.6 551 50.5 82 7.5 17 1.6 9 0.8 39
68 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 235 22.6 409 39.4 341 32.9 37 3.6 16 1.5 92

Data Collected in Fall, 2005
Tables Posted April 16, 2006
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education