| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Parent Frequency Distribution Report |
| FORSYTH R-III School district |
| In what grade is your child? | ||
| PRt1 | Frequency | Percent |
| K-1 | 85 | 21.52 |
| 2ND | 55 | 13.92 |
| 3RD | 49 | 12.41 |
| 4TH | 47 | 11.90 |
| 5TH | 45 | 11.39 |
| 6TH | 29 | 7.34 |
| 7TH | 22 | 5.57 |
| 8TH | 18 | 4.56 |
| 9TH | 19 | 4.81 |
| 10TH | 8 | 2.03 |
| 11TH | 9 | 2.28 |
| 12TH | 9 | 2.28 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| My child is a: girl, boy | ||
| prt2 | Frequency | Percent |
| Boy | 174 | 46.28 |
| Girl | 202 | 53.72 |
| Frequency Missing = 26 |
| What is your relationship to the child? |
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| prt3 | Frequency | Percent |
| MOTHER | 322 | 81.31 |
| FATHER | 46 | 11.62 |
| STEPMOTHER | 11 | 2.78 |
| STEPFATHER | 3 | 0.76 |
| GRANDMOTHER | 9 | 2.27 |
| GRANDFATHER | 1 | 0.25 |
| OTHER RELATIVE | 1 | 0.25 |
| UNRELATED | 3 | 0.76 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| How many adults in your household work outside the home for pay? |
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| prt4 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 21 | 5.29 |
| 1 | 172 | 43.32 |
| 2 | 196 | 49.37 |
| 3 OR MORE | 8 | 2.02 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| How many years have you lived in this school district? |
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| prt5 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 5 YRS | 139 | 34.92 |
| 5 - 10 YRS | 167 | 41.96 |
| 11 - 15 YRS | 26 | 6.53 |
| OVER 15 YRS | 66 | 16.58 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| How many hours of television does your child usually watch each day? |
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| prt6 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 HR OR LESS | 108 | 27.27 |
| 2 HRS | 157 | 39.65 |
| 3 HRS | 79 | 19.95 |
| 4 HRS | 30 | 7.58 |
| 5 HRS | 17 | 4.29 |
| 6 + HRS | 5 | 1.26 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| Which best describes your household? | ||
| prt7 | Frequency | Percent |
| SINGLE PARENT | 73 | 18.25 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-M/F | 226 | 56.50 |
| 2 PRT HSHLD-STEP | 85 | 21.25 |
| OTHER | 16 | 4.00 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| prt8 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE (N-HISPC) | 374 | 93.97 |
| AFR. AMERICAN (N-HISPC) | 2 | 0.50 |
| ASIAN | 4 | 1.01 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 4 | 1.01 |
| HISPANIC | 5 | 1.26 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 9 | 2.26 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| How many children in your household are under 18 years old? |
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| prt9 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 6 | 1.51 |
| 1 | 82 | 20.60 |
| 2 | 150 | 37.69 |
| 3 | 103 | 25.88 |
| 4 | 39 | 9.80 |
| 5 | 11 | 2.76 |
| 6 | 4 | 1.01 |
| 7 OR MORE | 3 | 0.75 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Vocational Education | ||
| prt10a | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 373 | 92.79 |
| YES | 29 | 7.21 |
| Gifted/Talented Program | ||
| prt10b | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 384 | 95.52 |
| YES | 18 | 4.48 |
| Title I Services | ||
| prt10c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 383 | 95.27 |
| YES | 19 | 4.73 |
| Special Education | ||
| prt10d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 368 | 91.54 |
| YES | 34 | 8.46 |
| Which category best describes your age? |
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| prt11 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 30 | 49 | 12.47 |
| 30 - 39 | 219 | 55.73 |
| 40 - 49 | 104 | 26.46 |
| 50 - 59 | 16 | 4.07 |
| 60 OR OVER | 5 | 1.27 |
| Frequency Missing = 9 |
| 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 | 49 | 13.10 |
| 2 YR COLL/TECH | 78 | 20.86 |
| 4 YR COLLEGE | 218 | 58.29 |
| OTHER | 29 | 7.75 |
| Frequency Missing = 28 |
| Which best describes your level of education? |
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| prt13 | Frequency | Percent |
| ELEM. SCHOOL | 6 | 1.51 |
| SOME HIGH SCHOOL | 38 | 9.57 |
| HIGH SCHOOL GRAD | 170 | 42.82 |
| SOME COLLEGE | 118 | 29.72 |
| COLLEGE GRADUATE | 46 | 11.59 |
| GRADUATE SCHOOL | 19 | 4.79 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| Which category best describes the total annual income of your household? |
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| prt14 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER $ 10,000 | 34 | 8.90 |
| 10,000 - 19,999 | 77 | 20.16 |
| 20,000 - 29,999 | 86 | 22.51 |
| 30,000 - 39,999 | 67 | 17.54 |
| 40,000 - 49,999 | 41 | 10.73 |
| 50,000 - 59,999 | 32 | 8.38 |
| 60,000 - 69,999 | 21 | 5.50 |
| OVER $70,000 | 24 | 6.28 |
| Frequency Missing = 20 |
| Which of the following best describes your child's grades so far in school? |
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| prt15 | Frequency | Percent |
| MOSTLY A | 113 | 28.61 |
| HALF A & B | 95 | 24.05 |
| MOSTLY B | 38 | 9.62 |
| HALF B & C | 60 | 15.19 |
| MOSTLY C | 18 | 4.56 |
| HALF C & D | 17 | 4.30 |
| MOSTLY D | 5 | 1.27 |
| BELOW D | 5 | 1.27 |
| GRADE NOT GIVEN | 44 | 11.14 |
| 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? |
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| prt16 | Frequency | Percent |
| IMPROVED | 137 | 37.23 |
| GOTTEN WORSE | 78 | 21.20 |
| STAYED THE SAME | 153 | 41.58 |
| Frequency Missing = 34 |
| How much time does your child spend on homework each day? |
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| prt17 | Frequency | Percent |
| DOESNT HAVE ANY | 60 | 15.11 |
| DOESNT DO IT | 1 | 0.25 |
| 1/2 HR OR LESS | 139 | 35.01 |
| 1 HR | 144 | 36.27 |
| 2 HRS | 38 | 9.57 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 15 | 3.78 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| Talked to your child's teacher. | ||
| PRT18a | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 25 | 6.27 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 101 | 25.31 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 123 | 30.83 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 67 | 16.79 |
| 11+ TIMES | 83 | 20.80 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Gone to an open house at school. | ||
| PRT18b | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 60 | 15.11 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 266 | 67.00 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 61 | 15.37 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 7 | 1.76 |
| 11+ TIMES | 3 | 0.76 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| Attended parent/teacher meetings. | ||
| PRT18c | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 44 | 11.20 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 241 | 61.32 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 88 | 22.39 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 13 | 3.31 |
| 11+ TIMES | 7 | 1.78 |
| Frequency Missing = 9 |
| Visited the school on your own. | ||
| PRT18d | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 59 | 14.90 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 126 | 31.82 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 81 | 20.45 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 43 | 10.86 |
| 11+ TIMES | 87 | 21.97 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| Helped with after-school activities. | ||
| PRT18e | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 244 | 61.77 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 81 | 20.51 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 35 | 8.86 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 6 | 1.52 |
| 11+ TIMES | 29 | 7.34 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| Helped with classroom learning. | ||
| PRT18f | Frequency | Percent |
| NEVER | 287 | 72.66 |
| ONCE/TWICE | 58 | 14.68 |
| 3-5 TIMES | 23 | 5.82 |
| 5-10 TIMES | 6 | 1.52 |
| 11+ TIMES | 21 | 5.32 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| 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 | 25 | 6.41 |
| B | 148 | 37.95 |
| C | 121 | 31.03 |
| D | 54 | 13.85 |
| F | 22 | 5.64 |
| DONT KNOW | 20 | 5.13 |
| 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 | 1 | 0.25 |
| B | 72 | 18.27 |
| C | 170 | 43.15 |
| D | 71 | 18.02 |
| F | 11 | 2.79 |
| DONT KNOW | 69 | 17.51 |
| 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 | 36 | 9.11 |
| YES | 359 | 90.89 |
| 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 | 153 | 38.54 |
| YES | 244 | 61.46 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| I enforce family rules about how many hours our child can watch TV. |
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| prt21c | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 116 | 29.37 |
| YES | 279 | 70.63 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| I have expectations for our child to maintain a certain grade average. |
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| prt21d | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 43 | 10.80 |
| YES | 355 | 89.20 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| I enforce family rules for our child about doing homework. |
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| prt21e | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 17 | 4.28 |
| YES | 380 | 95.72 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| My child has a computer at home to use for school work. |
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| prt21f | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 157 | 39.65 |
| YES | 239 | 60.35 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| My child has access to the internet at home. |
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| prt21g | Frequency | Percent |
| NO | 212 | 53.40 |
| YES | 185 | 46.60 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| Talk to your child about his/her experiences in school. |
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| prt22a | Frequency | Percent |
| RARELY | 7 | 1.76 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 44 | 11.06 |
| REGULARLY | 347 | 87.19 |
| 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 | 84 | 21.21 |
| RARELY | 97 | 24.49 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 143 | 36.11 |
| REGULARLY | 72 | 18.18 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| Talk to your child about his/her plans for after high school. |
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| prt22c | Frequency | Percent |
| NOT AT ALL | 46 | 11.59 |
| RARELY | 77 | 19.40 |
| OCCASIONALLY | 175 | 44.08 |
| REGULARLY | 99 | 24.94 |
| Frequency Missing = 5 |
| Data Collected in Spring, 2001 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Parent Frequency Distribution Report |
| FORSYTH 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. | 40 | 10.1 | 200 | 50.4 | 101 | 25.4 | 38 | 9.6 | 18 | 4.5 | 5 |
| 24 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. | 55 | 13.8 | 219 | 55.0 | 83 | 20.9 | 32 | 8.0 | 9 | 2.3 | 4 |
| 25 - There are good learning materials at my child's school. | 63 | 16.0 | 219 | 55.6 | 86 | 21.8 | 20 | 5.1 | 6 | 1.5 | 8 |
| 26 - My child likes attending this school. | 97 | 24.6 | 215 | 54.4 | 45 | 11.4 | 20 | 5.1 | 18 | 4.6 | 7 |
| 27 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. | 125 | 31.3 | 203 | 50.8 | 53 | 13.3 | 14 | 3.5 | 5 | 1.3 | 2 |
| 28 - My child's school is a good place to learn. | 58 | 14.7 | 209 | 53.0 | 91 | 23.1 | 26 | 6.6 | 10 | 2.5 | 8 |
| 29 - My child uses computers effectively at school. | 80 | 20.1 | 216 | 54.3 | 80 | 20.1 | 14 | 3.5 | 8 | 2.0 | 4 |
| 30 - I know how well my child is doing in class. | 117 | 29.5 | 214 | 54.0 | 34 | 8.6 | 22 | 5.6 | 9 | 2.3 | 6 |
| 31 - I feel my child is safe at school. | 29 | 7.3 | 145 | 36.5 | 137 | 34.5 | 59 | 14.9 | 27 | 6.8 | 5 |
| 32 - I am welcome to discuss my child's educational needs with the school. | 66 | 16.6 | 235 | 59.0 | 68 | 17.1 | 14 | 3.5 | 15 | 3.8 | 4 |
| 33 - My child's school building is in good condition. | 86 | 21.7 | 227 | 57.3 | 64 | 16.2 | 15 | 3.8 | 4 | 1.0 | 6 |
| 34 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. | 30 | 7.5 | 143 | 35.9 | 146 | 36.7 | 49 | 12.3 | 30 | 7.5 | 4 |
| 35 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. | 31 | 7.8 | 180 | 45.3 | 116 | 29.2 | 42 | 10.6 | 28 | 7.1 | 5 |
| 36 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. | 57 | 14.4 | 66 | 16.7 | 82 | 20.7 | 136 | 34.3 | 55 | 13.9 | 6 |
| 37 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 20 | 5.0 | 180 | 45.1 | 140 | 35.1 | 39 | 9.8 | 20 | 5.0 | 3 |
| 38 - The school encourages parents to be involved. | 51 | 12.9 | 204 | 51.6 | 74 | 18.7 | 35 | 8.9 | 31 | 7.8 | 7 |
| 39 - The school board listens to parents concerns. | 11 | 2.8 | 93 | 23.7 | 212 | 54.1 | 46 | 11.7 | 30 | 7.7 | 10 |
| 40 - It is important for students to have access to computers at school. | 224 | 56.7 | 147 | 37.2 | 21 | 5.3 | 2 | 0.5 | 1 | 0.3 | 7 |
| 41 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. | 31 | 7.8 | 211 | 53.3 | 122 | 30.8 | 23 | 5.8 | 9 | 2.3 | 6 |
| 42 - The school encourages my child to do well on MAP tests. | 87 | 22.1 | 224 | 57.0 | 73 | 18.6 | 4 | 1.0 | 5 | 1.3 | 9 |
| 43 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 41 | 10.5 | 164 | 41.9 | 171 | 43.7 | 9 | 2.3 | 6 | 1.5 | 11 |
| 44 - My child's teacher makes learning interesting. | 107 | 27.0 | 169 | 42.7 | 84 | 21.2 | 18 | 4.5 | 18 | 4.5 | 6 |
| 45 - Teachers in my child's school really care about my child. | 73 | 18.3 | 190 | 47.7 | 82 | 20.6 | 35 | 8.8 | 18 | 4.5 | 4 |
| 46 - If a student in my child's school has a problem, teachers will listen and help. | 51 | 13.0 | 186 | 47.4 | 100 | 25.5 | 38 | 9.7 | 17 | 4.3 | 10 |
| 47 - Teachers treat my child with respect. | 72 | 18.1 | 196 | 49.4 | 93 | 23.4 | 21 | 5.3 | 15 | 3.8 | 5 |
| 48 - My child knows what he/she are supposed to be learning. | 71 | 18.1 | 246 | 62.6 | 51 | 13.0 | 19 | 4.8 | 6 | 1.5 | 9 |
| 49 - My child's teacher expects very good work from my child. | 91 | 23.0 | 247 | 62.4 | 49 | 12.4 | 5 | 1.3 | 4 | 1.0 | 6 |
| 50 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career goals. | 27 | 6.9 | 134 | 34.2 | 175 | 44.6 | 38 | 9.7 | 18 | 4.6 | 10 |
| 51 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. | 53 | 13.6 | 177 | 45.3 | 118 | 30.2 | 27 | 6.9 | 16 | 4.1 | 11 |
| 52 - The school has a written plan for improving student achievement | 24 | 6.2 | 119 | 30.7 | 212 | 54.8 | 21 | 5.4 | 11 | 2.8 | 15 |
| 53 - What is taught at school meets the needs of my child. | 24 | 6.1 | 197 | 50.1 | 109 | 27.7 | 44 | 11.2 | 19 | 4.8 | 9 |
| 54 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. | 52 | 13.2 | 214 | 54.2 | 71 | 18.0 | 35 | 8.9 | 23 | 5.8 | 7 |
| 55 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. | 76 | 19.3 | 188 | 47.8 | 95 | 24.2 | 19 | 4.8 | 15 | 3.8 | 9 |
| 56 - I receive information about the educational programs available to my child at school. | 36 | 9.1 | 161 | 40.9 | 103 | 26.1 | 62 | 15.7 | 32 | 8.1 | 8 |
| 57 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. | 56 | 14.2 | 221 | 55.9 | 75 | 19.0 | 30 | 7.6 | 13 | 3.3 | 7 |
| 58 - The school board has high expectations for student learning. | 33 | 8.4 | 140 | 35.7 | 160 | 40.8 | 45 | 11.5 | 14 | 3.6 | 10 |
| 59 - My child has fun learning. | 67 | 17.0 | 219 | 55.4 | 64 | 16.2 | 32 | 8.1 | 13 | 3.3 | 7 |
| 60 - The community is proud of this school. | 42 | 10.6 | 184 | 46.6 | 116 | 29.4 | 40 | 10.1 | 13 | 3.3 | 7 |
| 61 - I receive regular communications from school about how well my child is doing in school. | 65 | 16.5 | 182 | 46.2 | 59 | 15.0 | 64 | 16.2 | 24 | 6.1 | 8 |
| 62 - I believe my child can do well in school. | 221 | 55.4 | 162 | 40.6 | 13 | 3.3 | 2 | 0.5 | 1 | 0.3 | 3 |
| 63 - Other children are friendly to my child. | 92 | 23.2 | 217 | 54.7 | 61 | 15.4 | 20 | 5.0 | 7 | 1.8 | 5 |
| 64 - My child's teachers are good teachers. | 107 | 26.9 | 199 | 50.0 | 65 | 16.3 | 18 | 4.5 | 9 | 2.3 | 4 |
| 65 - There is a feeling of belonging at my child's school. | 67 | 16.9 | 182 | 46.0 | 93 | 23.5 | 30 | 7.6 | 24 | 6.1 | 6 |
| 66 - My child's teachers think my child can learn. | 126 | 31.7 | 226 | 56.9 | 38 | 9.6 | 6 | 1.5 | 1 | 0.3 | 5 |
| 67 - My child is treated fairly at school. | 73 | 18.3 | 220 | 55.3 | 73 | 18.3 | 25 | 6.3 | 7 | 1.8 | 4 |
| 68 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 27 | 6.8 | 156 | 39.4 | 146 | 36.9 | 39 | 9.8 | 28 | 7.1 | 6 |
| Data Collected in Spring, 2001 |
| Tables Posted April 15, 2006 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |