Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
CUBA MIDDLE, CRAWFORD CO. R-II School District

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
K-1 2 0.74
3RD 2 0.74
5TH 64 23.70
6TH 62 22.96
7TH 73 27.04
8TH 65 24.07
11TH 1 0.37
12TH 1 0.37

Frequency Missing = 2


My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 131 50.19
Girl 130 49.81

Frequency Missing = 11


What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 214 79.55
FATHER 35 13.01
STEPMOTHER 7 2.60
GRANDMOTHER 6 2.23
GRANDFATHER 2 0.74
OTHER RELATIVE 4 1.49
UNRELATED 1 0.37

Frequency Missing = 3


How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 17 6.30
1 117 43.33
2 133 49.26
3 OR MORE 3 1.11

Frequency Missing = 2


How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 64 23.62
5 - 10 YRS 57 21.03
11 - 15 YRS 40 14.76
OVER 15 YRS 110 40.59

Frequency Missing = 1


How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 66 24.54
2 HRS 105 39.03
3 HRS 48 17.84
4 HRS 29 10.78
5 HRS 12 4.46
6 + HRS 9 3.35

Frequency Missing = 3


Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 60 22.22
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 139 51.48
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 59 21.85
OTHER 12 4.44

Frequency Missing = 2


Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 257 94.83
AFR. AMERICAN (N-HISPC) 1 0.37
AMERICAN INDIAN 3 1.11
HISPANIC 10 3.69

Frequency Missing = 1


How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
1 51 19.03
2 108 40.30
3 53 19.78
4 28 10.45
5 16 5.97
6 11 4.10
7 OR MORE 1 0.37

Frequency Missing = 4


Gifted/Talented Program
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 263 96.69
YES 9 3.31

Career-Technical Education
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 263 96.69
YES 9 3.31

Special Education
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 247 90.81
YES 25 9.19

English Language Learners
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 262 96.32
YES 10 3.68

Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
UNDER 30 11 4.06
30 - 39 152 56.09
40 - 49 87 32.10
50 - 59 15 5.54
60 OR OVER 6 2.21

Frequency Missing = 1


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 24 9.20
2 YR COLL/TECH 70 26.82
4 YR COLLEGE 143 54.79
MILITARY 6 2.30
OTHER 18 6.90

Frequency Missing = 11


Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
ELEM. SCHOOL 4 1.50
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 55 20.68
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 80 30.08
SOME COLLEGE 63 23.68
COLLEGE GRADUATE 42 15.79
GRADUATE SCHOOL 22 8.27

Frequency Missing = 6


Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 18 7.00
10,000 - 19,999 40 15.56
20,000 - 29,999 52 20.23
30,000 - 39,999 32 12.45
40,000 - 49,999 42 16.34
50,000 - 59,999 26 10.12
60,000 - 69,999 16 6.23
OVER $70,000 31 12.06

Frequency Missing = 15


Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 90 34.09
HALF A & B 66 25.00
MOSTLY B 22 8.33
HALF B & C 38 14.39
MOSTLY C 16 6.06
HALF C & D 21 7.95
MOSTLY D 7 2.65
BELOW D 1 0.38
GRADE NOT GIVEN 3 1.14

Frequency Missing = 8


Would you say that public schools in this community have improved from five years ago, gotten worse, or stayed the same?
prt16 Frequency Percent
IMPROVED 132 51.16
GOTTEN WORSE 28 10.85
STAYED THE SAME 98 37.98

Frequency Missing = 14


How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 27 10.04
DOESNT DO IT 4 1.49
1/2 HR OR LESS 79 29.37
1 HR 114 42.38
2 HRS 32 11.90
MORE THAN 2 HRS 13 4.83

Frequency Missing = 3


How many hours a day does your child spend playing on the computer or with video games?
prt18 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 202 74.81
2 HRS 42 15.56
3 HRS 17 6.30
4 HRS 7 2.59
5 HRS 1 0.37
6 + HRS 1 0.37

Frequency Missing = 2


Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT19a Frequency Percent
NEVER 34 12.59
ONCE/TWICE 133 49.26
3-5 TIMES 62 22.96
5-10 TIMES 22 8.15
11+ TIMES 19 7.04

Frequency Missing = 2


Gone to an open house at school.
PRT19b Frequency Percent
NEVER 40 14.81
ONCE/TWICE 190 70.37
3-5 TIMES 31 11.48
5-10 TIMES 6 2.22
11+ TIMES 3 1.11

Frequency Missing = 2


Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT19c Frequency Percent
NEVER 36 13.38
ONCE/TWICE 166 61.71
3-5 TIMES 49 18.22
5-10 TIMES 14 5.20
11+ TIMES 4 1.49

Frequency Missing = 3


Visited the school on your own.
PRT19d Frequency Percent
NEVER 51 18.96
ONCE/TWICE 100 37.17
3-5 TIMES 64 23.79
5-10 TIMES 18 6.69
11+ TIMES 36 13.38

Frequency Missing = 3


Helped with school activities.
PRT19e Frequency Percent
NEVER 90 33.71
ONCE/TWICE 96 35.96
3-5 TIMES 55 20.60
5-10 TIMES 11 4.12
11+ TIMES 15 5.62

Frequency Missing = 5


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,
prt20 Frequency Percent
A 20 7.52
B 106 39.85
C 83 31.20
D 31 11.65
F 7 2.63
DONT KNOW 19 7.14

Frequency Missing = 6


How much time does your child spend
reading at home each day?
prt21 Frequency Percent
no time at all 32 11.85
10-15 mins 76 28.15
20-30 mins 87 32.22
about one hour 52 19.26
2 hours or more 23 8.52

Frequency Missing = 2


I know the first name of 5
or more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22a Frequency Percent
NO 22 8.21
YES 246 91.79

Frequency Missing = 4


I know the parents of 5 or
more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22b Frequency Percent
NO 97 36.19
YES 171 63.81

Frequency Missing = 4


I enforce family rules about how many hours my child can watch TV, or play video/computer games.
prt22c Frequency Percent
NO 54 20.07
YES 215 79.93

Frequency Missing = 3


I enforce family rules about
doing homework.
prt22d Frequency Percent
NO 2 0.74
YES 267 99.26

Frequency Missing = 3


My child has access to the
internet at home.
prt22e Frequency Percent
NO 100 37.31
YES 168 62.69

Frequency Missing = 4


Talk with your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt23a Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 1 0.37
RARELY 8 2.97
OCCASIONALLY 49 18.22
REGULARLY 211 78.44

Frequency Missing = 3


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt23b Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 22 8.15
RARELY 52 19.26
OCCASIONALLY 113 41.85
REGULARLY 83 30.74

Frequency Missing = 2


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt23c Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 12 4.44
RARELY 22 8.15
OCCASIONALLY 126 46.67
REGULARLY 110 40.74

Frequency Missing = 2


Is your child covered by some kind
of family medical insurance?
prt24 Frequency Percent
YES-VIA EMPLOYER 129 49.24
YES-VIA OTHER 25 9.54
YES-VIA MEDICAID 92 35.11
NO MED INS 16 6.11

Frequency Missing = 10


Data Collected in Fall, 2007
Tables Generated January 11, 2008

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
CUBA MIDDLE, CRAWFORD CO. R-II School District

  Strongly
Agree		 Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly
Disagree		  
Question N Pct. N Pct. N Pct. N Pct. N Pct. Number
Missing
25 - The school recognizes the accomplishments of my child. 37 13.7 124 45.8 77 28.4 28 10.3 5 1.8 1
26 - My child's opinions are valued by teachers and administrators. 19 7.1 88 32.7 103 38.3 42 15.6 17 6.3 3
27 - My child's school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students. 16 6.0 122 46.0 83 31.3 33 12.5 11 4.2 7
28 - My involvement in my child's education has improved his/her achievement. 82 30.3 144 53.1 40 14.8 3 1.1 2 0.7 1
29 - Parents are asked for input about school decisions 12 4.5 60 22.4 99 36.9 65 24.3 32 11.9 4
30 - Our school has a program that teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility. 27 10.2 122 45.9 79 29.7 27 10.2 11 4.1 6
31 - My school has clear procedures for handling school emergencies. 52 19.3 155 57.4 54 20.0 7 2.6 2 0.7 2
32 - There are students from my child's school that belong to street gangs. 10 3.8 21 7.9 69 25.9 104 39.1 62 23.3 6
33 - The school values and respects differences among students and their famillies. 19 7.1 112 41.8 95 35.4 30 11.2 12 4.5 4
34 - Effective assistance is provided for children having difficulty in school. 25 9.3 120 44.4 75 27.8 29 10.7 21 7.8 2
35 - The way they teach at this school works well for my child. 26 9.6 131 48.5 76 28.1 21 7.8 16 5.9 2
36 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 32 11.9 164 60.7 53 19.6 19 7.0 2 0.7 2
37 - My child likes attending this school. 64 23.9 139 51.9 41 15.3 12 4.5 12 4.5 4
38 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 66 24.5 157 58.4 36 13.4 6 2.2 4 1.5 3
39 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 80 29.6 147 54.4 30 11.1 9 3.3 4 1.5 2
40 - I feel my child is safe at school. 49 18.1 158 58.5 45 16.7 10 3.7 8 3.0 2
41 - I receive information about the educational services available to my child at school. 30 11.2 134 49.8 64 23.8 32 11.9 9 3.3 3
42 - My child's school building is in good condition. 70 25.8 160 59.0 29 10.7 6 2.2 6 2.2 1
43 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 29 10.8 99 36.9 85 31.7 38 14.2 17 6.3 4
44 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 20 7.5 96 36.1 92 34.6 44 16.5 14 5.3 6
45 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 31 11.6 29 10.9 68 25.5 95 35.6 44 16.5 5
46 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 33 12.2 132 48.9 75 27.8 24 8.9 6 2.2 2
47 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 13 4.9 92 34.7 107 40.4 35 13.2 18 6.8 7
48 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 30 11.2 121 45.0 93 34.6 18 6.7 7 2.6 3
49 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 23 8.6 127 47.6 78 29.2 34 12.7 5 1.9 5
50 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 59 21.9 126 46.8 65 24.2 16 5.9 3 1.1 3
51 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 35 13.1 164 61.4 51 19.1 14 5.2 3 1.1 5
52 - The community is proud of this school. 22 8.1 131 48.3 88 32.5 25 9.2 5 1.8 1
53 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 29 10.8 157 58.6 63 23.5 13 4.9 6 2.2 4
54 - I expect my child to do well in school. 156 57.8 101 37.4 11 4.1 1 0.4 1 0.4 2
55 - My child's teachers expect very good work from my child. 67 25.0 168 62.7 24 9.0 8 3.0 1 0.4 4
56 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career plans. 14 5.2 79 29.4 124 46.1 40 14.9 12 4.5 3
57 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 42 15.6 123 45.6 80 29.6 14 5.2 11 4.1 2
58 - Career-Technical Education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 22 8.2 79 29.5 134 50.0 24 9.0 9 3.4 4
59 - I am aware of adult learning opportunities offered by the district. 9 3.3 57 21.2 84 31.2 84 31.2 35 13.0 3

Data Collected in Fall, 2007
Tables Generated January 11, 2008