Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
BUFFALO HIGH, DALLAS CO. R-I School District

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
4TH 1 0.42
9TH 77 32.49
10TH 78 32.91
11TH 54 22.78
12TH 27 11.39

Frequency Missing = 1


My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 106 47.75
Girl 116 52.25

Frequency Missing = 16


What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 179 77.16
FATHER 30 12.93
STEPMOTHER 5 2.16
GRANDMOTHER 9 3.88
OTHER RELATIVE 7 3.02
UNRELATED 2 0.86

Frequency Missing = 6


How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 14 5.96
1 86 36.60
2 121 51.49
3 OR MORE 14 5.96

Frequency Missing = 3


How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 41 17.52
5 - 10 YRS 57 24.36
11 - 15 YRS 44 18.80
OVER 15 YRS 92 39.32

Frequency Missing = 4


How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 79 33.62
2 HRS 76 32.34
3 HRS 45 19.15
4 HRS 21 8.94
5 HRS 6 2.55
6 + HRS 8 3.40

Frequency Missing = 3


Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 41 17.37
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 139 58.90
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 43 18.22
OTHER 13 5.51

Frequency Missing = 2


Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 220 94.02
AFR. AMERICAN (N-HISPC) 1 0.43
ASIAN 2 0.85
AMERICAN INDIAN 5 2.14
HISPANIC 6 2.56

Frequency Missing = 4


How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
NONE 11 4.68
1 77 32.77
2 89 37.87
3 34 14.47
4 13 5.53
5 8 3.40
6 1 0.43
7 OR MORE 2 0.85

Frequency Missing = 3


Gifted/Talented Program
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 192 80.67
YES 46 19.33

Career-Technical Education
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 197 82.77
YES 41 17.23

Special Education
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 224 94.12
YES 14 5.88

English Language Learners
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 234 98.32
YES 4 1.68

Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
UNDER 30 7 2.97
30 - 39 82 34.75
40 - 49 108 45.76
50 - 59 36 15.25
60 OR OVER 3 1.27

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 26 11.21
2 YR COLL/TECH 66 28.45
4 YR COLLEGE 112 48.28
MILITARY 15 6.47
OTHER 13 5.60

Frequency Missing = 6


Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
ELEM. SCHOOL 1 0.43
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 30 12.82
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 86 36.75
SOME COLLEGE 55 23.50
COLLEGE GRADUATE 45 19.23
GRADUATE SCHOOL 17 7.26

Frequency Missing = 4


Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 8 3.81
10,000 - 19,999 27 12.86
20,000 - 29,999 28 13.33
30,000 - 39,999 35 16.67
40,000 - 49,999 34 16.19
50,000 - 59,999 30 14.29
60,000 - 69,999 12 5.71
OVER $70,000 36 17.14

Frequency Missing = 28


Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 94 40.52
HALF A & B 46 19.83
MOSTLY B 18 7.76
HALF B & C 32 13.79
MOSTLY C 12 5.17
HALF C & D 24 10.34
MOSTLY D 3 1.29
BELOW D 3 1.29

Frequency Missing = 6


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 67 29.65
GOTTEN WORSE 50 22.12
STAYED THE SAME 109 48.23

Frequency Missing = 12


How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 22 9.32
DOESNT DO IT 9 3.81
1/2 HR OR LESS 69 29.24
1 HR 88 37.29
2 HRS 34 14.41
MORE THAN 2 HRS 14 5.93

Frequency Missing = 2


How many hours a day does your child spend playing on the computer or with video games?
prt18 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 158 67.81
2 HRS 44 18.88
3 HRS 17 7.30
4 HRS 4 1.72
5 HRS 3 1.29
6 + HRS 7 3.00

Frequency Missing = 5


Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT19a Frequency Percent
NEVER 47 20.17
ONCE/TWICE 114 48.93
3-5 TIMES 46 19.74
5-10 TIMES 10 4.29
11+ TIMES 16 6.87

Frequency Missing = 5


Gone to an open house at school.
PRT19b Frequency Percent
NEVER 47 19.83
ONCE/TWICE 162 68.35
3-5 TIMES 19 8.02
5-10 TIMES 4 1.69
11+ TIMES 5 2.11

Frequency Missing = 1


Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT19c Frequency Percent
NEVER 78 33.19
ONCE/TWICE 123 52.34
3-5 TIMES 25 10.64
5-10 TIMES 6 2.55
11+ TIMES 3 1.28

Frequency Missing = 3


Visited the school on your own.
PRT19d Frequency Percent
NEVER 71 30.60
ONCE/TWICE 80 34.48
3-5 TIMES 40 17.24
5-10 TIMES 22 9.48
11+ TIMES 19 8.19

Frequency Missing = 6


Helped with school activities.
PRT19e Frequency Percent
NEVER 100 43.10
ONCE/TWICE 58 25.00
3-5 TIMES 42 18.10
5-10 TIMES 14 6.03
11+ TIMES 18 7.76

Frequency Missing = 6


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 10 4.29
B 66 28.33
C 95 40.77
D 37 15.88
F 13 5.58
DONT KNOW 12 5.15

Frequency Missing = 5


How much time does your child spend
reading at home each day?
prt21 Frequency Percent
no time at all 51 21.70
10-15 mins 58 24.68
20-30 mins 63 26.81
about one hour 40 17.02
2 hours or more 23 9.79

Frequency Missing = 3


I know the first name of 5
or more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22a Frequency Percent
NO 30 12.93
YES 202 87.07

Frequency Missing = 6


I know the parents of 5 or
more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22b Frequency Percent
NO 85 36.96
YES 145 63.04

Frequency Missing = 8


I enforce family rules about how many hours my child can watch TV, or play video/computer games.
prt22c Frequency Percent
NO 85 37.12
YES 144 62.88

Frequency Missing = 9


I enforce family rules about
doing homework.
prt22d Frequency Percent
NO 32 13.79
YES 200 86.21

Frequency Missing = 6


My child has access to the
internet at home.
prt22e Frequency Percent
NO 68 29.18
YES 165 70.82

Frequency Missing = 5


Talk with your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt23a Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 8 3.42
RARELY 13 5.56
OCCASIONALLY 44 18.80
REGULARLY 169 72.22

Frequency Missing = 4


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt23b Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 11 4.70
RARELY 23 9.83
OCCASIONALLY 62 26.50
REGULARLY 138 58.97

Frequency Missing = 4


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt23c Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 5 2.16
RARELY 19 8.19
OCCASIONALLY 61 26.29
REGULARLY 147 63.36

Frequency Missing = 6


Is your child covered by some kind
of family medical insurance?
prt24 Frequency Percent
YES-VIA EMPLOYER 107 47.14
YES-VIA OTHER 43 18.94
YES-VIA MEDICAID 51 22.47
NO MED INS 26 11.45

Frequency Missing = 11


Data Collected in Fall, 2006
Tables Generated April 04, 2007

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
BUFFALO HIGH, DALLAS CO. R-I 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. 21 9.1 93 40.1 72 31.0 37 15.9 9 3.9 6
26 - My child's opinions are valued by teachers and administrators. 16 6.9 57 24.5 88 37.8 53 22.7 19 8.2 5
27 - My child's school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students. 10 4.4 88 38.4 75 32.8 38 16.6 18 7.9 9
28 - My involvement in my child's education has improved his/her achievement. 60 25.5 96 40.9 64 27.2 9 3.8 6 2.6 3
29 - Parents are asked for input about school decisions 7 3.0 48 20.5 84 35.9 62 26.5 33 14.1 4
30 - Our school has a program that teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility. 15 6.5 85 37.0 85 37.0 33 14.3 12 5.2 8
31 - My school has clear procedures for handling school emergencies. 25 10.6 111 47.2 73 31.1 19 8.1 7 3.0 3
32 - There are students from my child's school that belong to street gangs. 17 7.6 34 15.2 98 43.9 46 20.6 28 12.6 15
33 - The school values and respects differences among students and their famillies. 11 4.8 79 34.5 88 38.4 33 14.4 18 7.9 9
34 - Effective assistance is provided for children having difficulty in school. 18 7.7 92 39.5 82 35.2 26 11.2 15 6.4 5
35 - The way they teach at this school works well for my child. 14 6.0 95 40.6 77 32.9 32 13.7 16 6.8 4
36 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 26 11.3 119 51.5 52 22.5 22 9.5 12 5.2 7
37 - My child likes attending this school. 33 14.1 103 44.0 57 24.4 20 8.5 21 9.0 4
38 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 43 18.6 126 54.5 48 20.8 9 3.9 5 2.2 7
39 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 51 22.0 124 53.4 43 18.5 11 4.7 3 1.3 6
40 - I feel my child is safe at school. 24 10.3 121 52.2 56 24.1 21 9.1 10 4.3 6
41 - I receive information about the educational services available to my child at school. 14 6.1 78 33.9 76 33.0 39 17.0 23 10.0 8
42 - My child's school building is in good condition. 11 4.7 60 25.8 55 23.6 63 27.0 44 18.9 5
43 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 13 5.6 41 17.7 76 32.9 74 32.0 27 11.7 7
44 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 12 5.1 82 35.0 71 30.3 45 19.2 24 10.3 4
45 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 33 14.3 36 15.6 69 29.9 65 28.1 28 12.1 7
46 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 18 7.7 91 39.1 79 33.9 33 14.2 12 5.2 5
47 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 9 3.9 80 34.6 82 35.5 42 18.2 18 7.8 7
48 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 16 6.9 89 38.4 85 36.6 26 11.2 16 6.9 6
49 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 10 4.4 53 23.1 98 42.8 43 18.8 25 10.9 9
50 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 33 14.2 86 37.1 75 32.3 31 13.4 7 3.0 6
51 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 23 10.0 108 47.0 62 27.0 30 13.0 7 3.0 8
52 - The community is proud of this school. 13 5.6 76 32.8 84 36.2 44 19.0 15 6.5 6
53 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 29 12.5 104 44.8 77 33.2 16 6.9 6 2.6 6
54 - I expect my child to do well in school. 146 62.7 72 30.9 12 5.2 2 0.9 1 0.4 5
55 - My child's teachers expect very good work from my child. 60 25.8 114 48.9 55 23.6 2 0.9 2 0.9 5
56 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career plans. 19 8.1 97 41.5 74 31.6 32 13.7 12 5.1 4
57 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 43 18.5 98 42.1 66 28.3 15 6.4 11 4.7 5
58 - Career-Technical Education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 37 15.9 113 48.5 70 30.0 8 3.4 5 2.1 5
59 - I am aware of adult learning opportunities offered by the district. 8 3.5 55 23.8 74 32.0 56 24.2 38 16.5 7

Data Collected in Fall, 2006
Tables Generated April 04, 2007