| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Parent Frequency Distribution Report |
| NEWTOWN-HARRIS R-III School district |
| In what grade is your child? | ||
| PRt1 | Frequency | Percent |
| K-1 | 7 | 15.56 |
| 2ND | 3 | 6.67 |
| 3RD | 3 | 6.67 |
| 4TH | 6 | 13.33 |
| 5TH | 3 | 6.67 |
| 6TH | 4 | 8.89 |
| 7TH | 4 | 8.89 |
| 8TH | 3 | 6.67 |
| 9TH | 3 | 6.67 |
| 11TH | 6 | 13.33 |
| 12TH | 3 | 6.67 |
| My child is a: girl, boy | ||
| prt2 | Frequency | Percent |
| Boy | 28 | 62.22 |
| Girl | 17 | 37.78 |
| What is your relationship to the child? |
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| prt3 | Frequency | Percent |
| MOTHER | 40 | 88.89 |
| FATHER | 4 | 8.89 |
| GRANDMOTHER | 1 | 2.22 |
| How many adults in your household work outside the home for pay? |
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| prt4 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 1 | 2.22 |
| 1 | 9 | 20.00 |
| 2 | 33 | 73.33 |
| 3 OR MORE | 2 | 4.44 |
| How many years have you lived in this school district? |
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| prt5 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 5 YRS | 4 | 9.09 |
| 5 - 10 YRS | 8 | 18.18 |
| 11 - 15 YRS | 3 | 6.82 |
| OVER 15 YRS | 29 | 65.91 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How many hours of television does your child usually watch each day? |
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| prt6 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 HR OR LESS | 7 | 15.56 |
| 2 HRS | 19 | 42.22 |
| 3 HRS | 14 | 31.11 |
| 4 HRS | 2 | 4.44 |
| 6 + HRS | 3 | 6.67 |
| Which best describes your household? | ||
| prt7 | Frequency | Percent |
| SINGLE PARENT | 4 | 8.89 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-M/F | 34 | 75.56 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-STEP | 7 | 15.56 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| prt8 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE (N-HISPC) | 45 | 100.00 |
| How many children in your household are under 18 years old? |
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| prt9 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 2 | 4.44 |
| 1 | 7 | 15.56 |
| 2 | 21 | 46.67 |
| 3 | 11 | 24.44 |
| 4 | 1 | 2.22 |
| 7 OR MORE | 3 | 6.67 |
| Vocational Education | ||
| prt10a | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 41 | 91.11 |
| YES | 4 | 8.89 |
| Gifted/Talented Program | ||
| prt10b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 44 | 97.78 |
| YES | 1 | 2.22 |
| Title I Services | ||
| prt10c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 39 | 86.67 |
| YES | 6 | 13.33 |
| Special Education | ||
| prt10d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 42 | 93.33 |
| YES | 3 | 6.67 |
| Which category best describes your age? |
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| prt11 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 30 | 2 | 4.44 |
| 30 - 39 | 22 | 48.89 |
| 40 - 49 | 20 | 44.44 |
| 60 OR OVER | 1 | 2.22 |
| 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 | 1 | 2.50 |
| 2 YR COLL/TECH | 16 | 40.00 |
| 4 YR COLLEGE | 19 | 47.50 |
| OTHER | 4 | 10.00 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| Which best describes your level of education? |
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| prt13 | Frequency | Percent |
| SOME HIGH SCHOOL | 1 | 2.22 |
| HIGH SCHOOL GRAD | 9 | 20.00 |
| SOME COLLEGE | 16 | 35.56 |
| COLLEGE GRADUATE | 17 | 37.78 |
| GRADUATE SCHOOL | 2 | 4.44 |
| Which category best describes the total annual income of your household? |
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| prt14 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER $ 10,000 | 2 | 4.88 |
| 10,000 - 19,999 | 3 | 7.32 |
| 20,000 - 29,999 | 10 | 24.39 |
| 30,000 - 39,999 | 12 | 29.27 |
| 40,000 - 49,999 | 8 | 19.51 |
| 50,000 - 59,999 | 5 | 12.20 |
| 60,000 - 69,999 | 1 | 2.44 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Which of the following best describes your child's grades so far in school? |
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| prt15 | Frequency | Percent |
| MOSTLY A | 19 | 42.22 |
| HALF A & B | 10 | 22.22 |
| MOSTLY B | 6 | 13.33 |
| HALF B & C | 5 | 11.11 |
| MOSTLY C | 2 | 4.44 |
| HALF C & D | 1 | 2.22 |
| GRADE NOT GIVEN | 2 | 4.44 |
| 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 | 29 | 69.05 |
| GOTTEN WORSE | 2 | 4.76 |
| STAYED THE SAME | 11 | 26.19 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| How much time does your child spend on homework each day? |
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| prt17 | Frequency | Percent |
| DOESNT HAVE ANY | 7 | 15.56 |
| 1/2 HR OR LESS | 14 | 31.11 |
| 1 HR | 14 | 31.11 |
| 2 HRS | 8 | 17.78 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 2 | 4.44 |
| Talked to your child's teacher. | ||
| PRT18a | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 1 | 2.22 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 17 | 37.78 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 14 | 31.11 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 6 | 13.33 |
| 11+ TIMES | 7 | 15.56 |
| Gone to an open house at school. | ||
| PRT18b | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 14 | 35.00 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 24 | 60.00 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 1 | 2.50 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 1 | 2.50 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| Attended parent/teacher meetings. | ||
| PRT18c | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 3 | 6.67 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 32 | 71.11 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 10 | 22.22 |
| Visited the school on your own. | ||
| PRT18d | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 7 | 15.56 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 15 | 33.33 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 14 | 31.11 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 1 | 2.22 |
| 11+ TIMES | 8 | 17.78 |
| Helped with after-school activities. | ||
| PRT18e | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 10 | 22.22 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 16 | 35.56 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 12 | 26.67 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 3 | 6.67 |
| 11+ TIMES | 4 | 8.89 |
| Helped with classroom learning. | ||
| PRT18f | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 31 | 68.89 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 8 | 17.78 |
| 11+ TIMES | 6 | 13.33 |
| 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 | 12 | 26.67 |
| B | 24 | 53.33 |
| C | 7 | 15.56 |
| D | 1 | 2.22 |
| DONT KNOW | 1 | 2.22 |
| 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 |
| B | 6 | 13.33 |
| C | 24 | 53.33 |
| D | 8 | 17.78 |
| DONT KNOW | 7 | 15.56 |
| I know the first name of 5 or more of my child's closest friends. |
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| prt21a | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 1 | 2.22 |
| YES | 44 | 97.78 |
| I know the parents of 5 or more of my child's closest friends. |
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| prt21b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 2 | 4.44 |
| YES | 43 | 95.56 |
| I enforce family rules about how many hours our child can watch TV. |
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| prt21c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 13 | 28.89 |
| YES | 32 | 71.11 |
| I have expectations for our child to maintain a certain grade average. |
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| prt21d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 1 | 2.22 |
| YES | 44 | 97.78 |
| I enforce family rules for our child about doing homework. |
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| prt21e | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 3 | 6.67 |
| YES | 42 | 93.33 |
| My child has a computer at home to use for school work. |
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| prt21f | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 7 | 15.56 |
| YES | 38 | 84.44 |
| My child has access to the internet at home. |
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| prt21g | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 16 | 35.56 |
| YES | 29 | 64.44 |
| Talk to your child about his/her experiences in school. |
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| prt22a | Frequency | Percent |
| OCCASIONALLY | 8 | 17.78 |
| REGULARLY | 37 | 82.22 |
| Talk to your child about his/her plans for high school classes |
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| prt22b | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 9 | 20.00 |
| RARELY | 5 | 11.11 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 18 | 40.00 |
| REGULARLY | 13 | 28.89 |
| Talk to your child about his/her plans for after high school. |
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| prt22c | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 3 | 6.67 |
| RARELY | 7 | 15.56 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 22 | 48.89 |
| REGULARLY | 13 | 28.89 |
| Data Collected in Spring, 2001 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Parent Frequency Distribution Report |
| NEWTOWN-HARRIS R-III 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. | 9 | 20.0 | 27 | 60.0 | 8 | 17.8 | 1 | 2.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 24 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. | 17 | 37.8 | 20 | 44.4 | 5 | 11.1 | 2 | 4.4 | 1 | 2.2 | 0 |
| 25 - There are good learning materials at my child's school. | 12 | 26.7 | 24 | 53.3 | 8 | 17.8 | 1 | 2.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 26 - My child likes attending this school. | 22 | 48.9 | 22 | 48.9 | 1 | 2.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 27 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. | 25 | 55.6 | 17 | 37.8 | 3 | 6.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 28 - My child's school is a good place to learn. | 13 | 28.9 | 26 | 57.8 | 6 | 13.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 29 - My child uses computers effectively at school. | 13 | 28.9 | 16 | 35.6 | 14 | 31.1 | 2 | 4.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 30 - I know how well my child is doing in class. | 17 | 38.6 | 20 | 45.5 | 6 | 13.6 | 1 | 2.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 31 - I feel my child is safe at school. | 23 | 51.1 | 20 | 44.4 | 2 | 4.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 32 - I am welcome to discuss my child's educational needs with the school. | 24 | 53.3 | 15 | 33.3 | 6 | 13.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 33 - My child's school building is in good condition. | 11 | 24.4 | 21 | 46.7 | 13 | 28.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 34 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. | 13 | 28.9 | 24 | 53.3 | 6 | 13.3 | 2 | 4.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 35 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. | 13 | 28.9 | 23 | 51.1 | 6 | 13.3 | 1 | 2.2 | 2 | 4.4 | 0 |
| 36 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. | 1 | 2.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 8 | 17.8 | 12 | 26.7 | 24 | 53.3 | 0 |
| 37 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 14 | 31.1 | 23 | 51.1 | 7 | 15.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 2.2 | 0 |
| 38 - The school encourages parents to be involved. | 18 | 40.0 | 20 | 44.4 | 6 | 13.3 | 1 | 2.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 39 - The school board listens to parents concerns. | 7 | 15.6 | 18 | 40.0 | 18 | 40.0 | 1 | 2.2 | 1 | 2.2 | 0 |
| 40 - It is important for students to have access to computers at school. | 23 | 52.3 | 17 | 38.6 | 3 | 6.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 2.3 | 1 |
| 41 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. | 8 | 17.8 | 22 | 48.9 | 12 | 26.7 | 3 | 6.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 42 - The school encourages my child to do well on MAP tests. | 22 | 48.9 | 17 | 37.8 | 6 | 13.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 43 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 9 | 20.0 | 22 | 48.9 | 13 | 28.9 | 1 | 2.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 44 - My child's teacher makes learning interesting. | 9 | 20.0 | 20 | 44.4 | 14 | 31.1 | 2 | 4.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 45 - Teachers in my child's school really care about my child. | 16 | 35.6 | 16 | 35.6 | 8 | 17.8 | 4 | 8.9 | 1 | 2.2 | 0 |
| 46 - If a student in my child's school has a problem, teachers will listen and help. | 13 | 28.9 | 21 | 46.7 | 8 | 17.8 | 1 | 2.2 | 2 | 4.4 | 0 |
| 47 - Teachers treat my child with respect. | 15 | 33.3 | 21 | 46.7 | 8 | 17.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 2.2 | 0 |
| 48 - My child knows what he/she are supposed to be learning. | 14 | 31.1 | 23 | 51.1 | 7 | 15.6 | 1 | 2.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 49 - My child's teacher expects very good work from my child. | 17 | 38.6 | 22 | 50.0 | 5 | 11.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 50 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career goals. | 2 | 4.4 | 20 | 44.4 | 19 | 42.2 | 4 | 8.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 51 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. | 9 | 20.0 | 22 | 48.9 | 11 | 24.4 | 2 | 4.4 | 1 | 2.2 | 0 |
| 52 - The school has a written plan for improving student achievement | 6 | 13.6 | 17 | 38.6 | 21 | 47.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 53 - What is taught at school meets the needs of my child. | 8 | 17.8 | 26 | 57.8 | 10 | 22.2 | 1 | 2.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 54 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. | 3 | 6.8 | 24 | 54.5 | 15 | 34.1 | 1 | 2.3 | 1 | 2.3 | 1 |
| 55 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. | 14 | 31.1 | 25 | 55.6 | 5 | 11.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 2.2 | 0 |
| 56 - I receive information about the educational programs available to my child at school. | 7 | 15.6 | 17 | 37.8 | 16 | 35.6 | 3 | 6.7 | 2 | 4.4 | 0 |
| 57 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. | 8 | 17.8 | 29 | 64.4 | 7 | 15.6 | 1 | 2.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 58 - The school board has high expectations for student learning. | 13 | 28.9 | 19 | 42.2 | 13 | 28.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 59 - My child has fun learning. | 7 | 15.6 | 30 | 66.7 | 7 | 15.6 | 1 | 2.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 60 - The community is proud of this school. | 26 | 57.8 | 16 | 35.6 | 3 | 6.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 61 - I receive regular communications from school about how well my child is doing in school. | 12 | 26.7 | 24 | 53.3 | 6 | 13.3 | 2 | 4.4 | 1 | 2.2 | 0 |
| 62 - I believe my child can do well in school. | 26 | 57.8 | 18 | 40.0 | 1 | 2.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 63 - Other children are friendly to my child. | 17 | 37.8 | 24 | 53.3 | 4 | 8.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 64 - My child's teachers are good teachers. | 11 | 24.4 | 26 | 57.8 | 7 | 15.6 | 1 | 2.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 65 - There is a feeling of belonging at my child's school. | 15 | 33.3 | 23 | 51.1 | 6 | 13.3 | 1 | 2.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 66 - My child's teachers think my child can learn. | 22 | 48.9 | 19 | 42.2 | 4 | 8.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 67 - My child is treated fairly at school. | 17 | 37.8 | 22 | 48.9 | 5 | 11.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 2.2 | 0 |
| 68 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 23 | 51.1 | 13 | 28.9 | 8 | 17.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 2.2 | 0 |
| Data Collected in Spring, 2001 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |