MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Parent Frequency Distribution Report
KIRBYVILLE R-VI School district

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
K-1 53 18.73
2ND 40 14.13
3RD 34 12.01
4TH 23 8.13
5TH 41 14.49
6TH 36 12.72
7TH 34 12.01
8TH 22 7.77

Frequency Missing = 5

 

My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 138 49.64
Girl 140 50.36

Frequency Missing = 10

 

What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 242 85.21
FATHER 27 9.51
STEPMOTHER 7 2.46
STEPFATHER 3 1.06
GRANDMOTHER 3 1.06
OTHER RELATIVE 2 0.70

Frequency Missing = 4

 

How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 5 1.74
1 96 33.45
2 182 63.41
3 OR MORE 4 1.39

Frequency Missing = 1

 

How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 146 50.69
5 - 10 YRS 70 24.31
11 - 15 YRS 30 10.42
OVER 15 YRS 42 14.58
 
How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 74 25.78
2 HRS 140 48.78
3 HRS 50 17.42
4 HRS 19 6.62
5 HRS 4 1.39

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 45 15.73
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 182 63.64
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 52 18.18
OTHER 7 2.45

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 269 94.72
ASIAN 5 1.76
AMERICAN INDIAN 3 1.06
HISPANIC 5 1.76
MULTI-RACIAL 2 0.70

Frequency Missing = 4

 

How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
1 45 15.63
2 131 45.49
3 71 24.65
4 34 11.81
5 5 1.74
6 2 0.69
 
Vocational Education
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 256 88.89
YES 32 11.11
 
Gifted/Talented Program
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 269 93.40
YES 19 6.60
 
Title I Services
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 279 96.88
YES 9 3.13
 
Special Education
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 269 93.40
YES 19 6.60
 
Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
UNDER 30 39 13.64
30 - 39 175 61.19
40 - 49 63 22.03
50 - 59 9 3.15

Frequency Missing = 2

 

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 30 10.83
2 YR COLL/TECH 48 17.33
4 YR COLLEGE 186 67.15
OTHER 13 4.69

Frequency Missing = 11

 

Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
ELEM. SCHOOL 7 2.45
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 34 11.89
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 103 36.01
SOME COLLEGE 82 28.67
COLLEGE GRADUATE 41 14.34
GRADUATE SCHOOL 19 6.64

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 11 3.99
10,000 - 19,999 66 23.91
20,000 - 29,999 43 15.58
30,000 - 39,999 45 16.30
40,000 - 49,999 36 13.04
50,000 - 59,999 35 12.68
60,000 - 69,999 17 6.16
OVER $70,000 23 8.33

Frequency Missing = 12

 

Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 103 36.52
HALF A & B 76 26.95
MOSTLY B 12 4.26
HALF B & C 28 9.93
MOSTLY C 13 4.61
HALF C & D 7 2.48
MOSTLY D 2 0.71
GRADE NOT GIVEN 41 14.54

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?
prt16 Frequency Percent
IMPROVED 180 68.18
GOTTEN WORSE 24 9.09
STAYED THE SAME 60 22.73

Frequency Missing = 24

 

How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 63 22.42
1/2 HR OR LESS 109 38.79
1 HR 93 33.10
2 HRS 12 4.27
MORE THAN 2 HRS 4 1.42

Frequency Missing = 7

 

Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT18a Frequency Percent
NEVER 13 4.53
ONCE/TWICE 115 40.07
3-5 TIMES 80 27.87
5-10 TIMES 42 14.63
11+ TIMES 37 12.89

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Gone to an open house at school.
PRT18b Frequency Percent
NEVER 27 9.47
ONCE/TWICE 215 75.44
3-5 TIMES 31 10.88
5-10 TIMES 6 2.11
11+ TIMES 6 2.11

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT18c Frequency Percent
NEVER 23 8.10
ONCE/TWICE 182 64.08
3-5 TIMES 61 21.48
5-10 TIMES 11 3.87
11+ TIMES 7 2.46

Frequency Missing = 4

 

Visited the school on your own.
PRT18d Frequency Percent
NEVER 45 15.79
ONCE/TWICE 108 37.89
3-5 TIMES 55 19.30
5-10 TIMES 26 9.12
11+ TIMES 51 17.89

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Helped with after-school activities.
PRT18e Frequency Percent
NEVER 146 51.23
ONCE/TWICE 82 28.77
3-5 TIMES 25 8.77
5-10 TIMES 10 3.51
11+ TIMES 22 7.72

Frequency Missing = 3

 

Helped with classroom learning.
PRT18f Frequency Percent
NEVER 190 66.20
ONCE/TWICE 62 21.60
3-5 TIMES 17 5.92
5-10 TIMES 6 2.09
11+ TIMES 12 4.18

Frequency Missing = 1

 

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 77 27.30
B 106 37.59
C 60 21.28
D 9 3.19
F 6 2.13
DONT KNOW 24 8.51

Frequency Missing = 6

 

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 8 2.82
B 42 14.79
C 139 48.94
D 38 13.38
F 6 2.11
DONT KNOW 51 17.96

Frequency Missing = 4

 

I know the first name
of 5 or more of my child's
closest friends.
prt21a Frequency Percent
NO 22 7.67
YES 265 92.33

Frequency Missing = 1

 

I know the parents of
5 or more of my child's
closest friends.
prt21b Frequency Percent
NO 117 40.77
YES 170 59.23

Frequency Missing = 1

 

I enforce family rules
about how many hours our
child can watch TV.
prt21c Frequency Percent
NO 71 25.18
YES 211 74.82

Frequency Missing = 6

 

I have expectations for
our child to maintain
a certain grade average.
prt21d Frequency Percent
NO 11 3.85
YES 275 96.15

Frequency Missing = 2

 

I enforce family rules
for our child about doing
homework.
prt21e Frequency Percent
NO 12 4.21
YES 273 95.79

Frequency Missing = 3

 

My child has a computer
at home to use for school
work.
prt21f Frequency Percent
NO 86 29.97
YES 201 70.03

Frequency Missing = 1

 

My child has access to
the internet at home.
prt21g Frequency Percent
NO 109 37.98
YES 178 62.02

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Talk to your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt22a Frequency Percent
RARELY 2 0.70
OCCASIONALLY 32 11.19
REGULARLY 252 88.11

Frequency Missing = 2

 

Talk to your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt22b Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 59 20.85
RARELY 64 22.61
OCCASIONALLY 118 41.70
REGULARLY 42 14.84

Frequency Missing = 5

 

Talk to your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt22c Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 35 12.37
RARELY 51 18.02
OCCASIONALLY 115 40.64
REGULARLY 82 28.98

Frequency Missing = 5

Data Collected in Fall, 2001
Tables Posted April 15, 2006
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Parent Frequency Distribution Report
KIRBYVILLE R-VI 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. 68 23.8 146 51.0 49 17.1 19 6.6 4 1.4 2
24 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 81 28.6 164 58.0 23 8.1 11 3.9 4 1.4 5
25 - There are good learning materials at my child's school. 77 27.0 157 55.1 45 15.8 3 1.1 3 1.1 3
26 - My child likes attending this school. 121 42.3 123 43.0 27 9.4 8 2.8 7 2.4 2
27 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 125 44.0 135 47.5 18 6.3 4 1.4 2 0.7 4
28 - My child's school is a good place to learn. 98 34.4 144 50.5 35 12.3 5 1.8 3 1.1 3
29 - My child uses computers effectively at school. 70 24.7 152 53.7 44 15.5 7 2.5 10 3.5 5
30 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 109 38.2 146 51.2 19 6.7 10 3.5 1 0.4 3
31 - I feel my child is safe at school. 113 39.4 143 49.8 25 8.7 5 1.7 1 0.3 1
32 - I am welcome to discuss my child's educational needs with the school. 117 41.1 139 48.8 20 7.0 8 2.8 1 0.4 3
33 - My child's school building is in good condition. 105 36.6 143 49.8 31 10.8 4 1.4 4 1.4 1
34 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 71 25.2 117 41.5 69 24.5 21 7.4 4 1.4 6
35 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 66 23.0 133 46.3 62 21.6 17 5.9 9 3.1 1
36 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 24 8.4 26 9.1 53 18.6 88 30.9 94 33.0 3
37 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 67 23.4 131 45.8 81 28.3 5 1.7 2 0.7 2
38 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 112 39.2 141 49.3 28 9.8 3 1.0 2 0.7 2
39 - The school board listens to parents concerns. 54 19.3 80 28.6 122 43.6 15 5.4 9 3.2 8
40 - It is important for students to have access to computers at school. 136 47.4 105 36.6 42 14.6 3 1.0 1 0.3 1
41 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 61 21.6 155 54.8 59 20.8 7 2.5 1 0.4 5
42 - The school encourages my child to do well on MAP tests. 106 37.6 142 50.4 33 11.7 1 0.4 0 0.0 6
43 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 39 14.3 78 28.6 136 49.8 12 4.4 8 2.9 15
44 - My child's teacher makes learning interesting. 76 26.7 143 50.2 59 20.7 6 2.1 1 0.4 3
45 - Teachers in my child's school really care about my child. 92 32.2 122 42.7 50 17.5 15 5.2 7 2.4 2
46 - If a student in my child's school has a problem, teachers will listen and help. 71 25.0 138 48.6 58 20.4 14 4.9 3 1.1 4
47 - Teachers treat my child with respect. 83 28.9 149 51.9 40 13.9 13 4.5 2 0.7 1
48 - My child knows what he/she are supposed to be learning. 76 26.7 177 62.1 25 8.8 4 1.4 3 1.1 3
49 - My child's teacher expects very good work from my child. 92 32.3 172 60.4 20 7.0 1 0.4 0 0.0 3
50 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career goals. 36 12.9 81 29.1 142 51.1 16 5.8 3 1.1 10
51 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 52 18.3 131 46.1 87 30.6 8 2.8 6 2.1 4
52 - The school has a written plan for improving student achievement 47 17.0 110 39.9 116 42.0 1 0.4 2 0.7 12
53 - What is taught at school meets the needs of my child. 63 22.1 163 57.2 40 14.0 12 4.2 7 2.5 3
54 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 55 19.2 142 49.5 64 22.3 21 7.3 5 1.7 1
55 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 91 32.2 143 50.5 41 14.5 7 2.5 1 0.4 5
56 - I receive information about the educational programs available to my child at school. 69 24.0 109 38.0 78 27.2 20 7.0 11 3.8 1
57 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 74 25.8 158 55.1 41 14.3 12 4.2 2 0.7 1
58 - The school board has high expectations for student learning. 72 25.5 125 44.3 75 26.6 5 1.8 5 1.8 6
59 - My child has fun learning. 77 27.1 161 56.7 32 11.3 7 2.5 7 2.5 4
60 - The community is proud of this school. 104 36.7 135 47.7 32 11.3 7 2.5 5 1.8 5
61 - I receive regular communications from school about how well my child is doing in school. 96 33.7 135 47.4 36 12.6 12 4.2 6 2.1 3
62 - I believe my child can do well in school. 169 59.1 114 39.9 3 1.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
63 - Other children are friendly to my child. 93 32.6 141 49.5 35 12.3 9 3.2 7 2.5 3
64 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 107 37.5 139 48.8 37 13.0 2 0.7 0 0.0 3
65 - There is a feeling of belonging at my child's school. 95 33.6 120 42.4 55 19.4 9 3.2 4 1.4 5
66 - My child's teachers think my child can learn. 116 40.8 146 51.4 21 7.4 1 0.4 0 0.0 4
67 - My child is treated fairly at school. 95 33.3 142 49.8 29 10.2 11 3.9 8 2.8 3
68 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 95 33.3 103 36.1 74 26.0 9 3.2 4 1.4 3

Data Collected in Fall, 2001
Tables Posted April 15, 2006
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education