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

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
K-1 1 0.41
4TH 1 0.41
5TH 76 30.89
6TH 64 26.02
7TH 56 22.76
8TH 48 19.51

Frequency Missing = 7


My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 122 50.00
Girl 122 50.00

Frequency Missing = 9


What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 202 81.12
FATHER 26 10.44
STEPMOTHER 3 1.20
STEPFATHER 2 0.80
GRANDMOTHER 12 4.82
GRANDFATHER 2 0.80
OTHER RELATIVE 2 0.80

Frequency Missing = 4


How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 15 6.07
1 114 46.15
2 114 46.15
3 OR MORE 4 1.62

Frequency Missing = 6


How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 65 26.10
5 - 10 YRS 53 21.29
11 - 15 YRS 44 17.67
OVER 15 YRS 87 34.94

Frequency Missing = 4


How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 62 25.00
2 HRS 102 41.13
3 HRS 54 21.77
4 HRS 23 9.27
5 HRS 4 1.61
6 + HRS 3 1.21

Frequency Missing = 5


Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 42 16.80
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 157 62.80
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 44 17.60
OTHER 7 2.80

Frequency Missing = 3


Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 235 95.14
ASIAN 1 0.40
AMERICAN INDIAN 4 1.62
HISPANIC 7 2.83

Frequency Missing = 6


How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
1 54 21.69
2 99 39.76
3 52 20.88
4 32 12.85
5 9 3.61
6 3 1.20

Frequency Missing = 4


Gifted/Talented Program
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 229 90.51
YES 24 9.49

Career-Technical Education
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 245 96.84
YES 8 3.16

Special Education
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 235 92.89
YES 18 7.11

English Language Learners
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 236 93.28
YES 17 6.72

Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
UNDER 30 17 6.88
30 - 39 134 54.25
40 - 49 73 29.55
50 - 59 13 5.26
60 OR OVER 10 4.05

Frequency Missing = 6


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 35 14.58
2 YR COLL/TECH 57 23.75
4 YR COLLEGE 129 53.75
MILITARY 7 2.92
OTHER 12 5.00

Frequency Missing = 13


Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
ELEM. SCHOOL 3 1.21
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 41 16.60
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 79 31.98
SOME COLLEGE 81 32.79
COLLEGE GRADUATE 35 14.17
GRADUATE SCHOOL 8 3.24

Frequency Missing = 6


Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 14 6.01
10,000 - 19,999 56 24.03
20,000 - 29,999 33 14.16
30,000 - 39,999 42 18.03
40,000 - 49,999 25 10.73
50,000 - 59,999 26 11.16
60,000 - 69,999 12 5.15
OVER $70,000 25 10.73

Frequency Missing = 20


Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 88 35.77
HALF A & B 60 24.39
MOSTLY B 26 10.57
HALF B & C 33 13.41
MOSTLY C 18 7.32
HALF C & D 11 4.47
MOSTLY D 5 2.03
BELOW D 5 2.03

Frequency Missing = 7


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 72 31.03
GOTTEN WORSE 51 21.98
STAYED THE SAME 109 46.98

Frequency Missing = 21


How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 25 10.25
DOESNT DO IT 4 1.64
1/2 HR OR LESS 69 28.28
1 HR 109 44.67
2 HRS 22 9.02
MORE THAN 2 HRS 15 6.15

Frequency Missing = 9


How many hours a day does your child spend playing on the computer or with video games?
prt18 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 195 79.59
2 HRS 32 13.06
3 HRS 11 4.49
4 HRS 3 1.22
5 HRS 1 0.41
6 + HRS 3 1.22

Frequency Missing = 8


Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT19a Frequency Percent
NEVER 11 4.49
ONCE/TWICE 132 53.88
3-5 TIMES 56 22.86
5-10 TIMES 24 9.80
11+ TIMES 22 8.98

Frequency Missing = 8


Gone to an open house at school.
PRT19b Frequency Percent
NEVER 18 7.41
ONCE/TWICE 185 76.13
3-5 TIMES 28 11.52
5-10 TIMES 6 2.47
11+ TIMES 6 2.47

Frequency Missing = 10


Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT19c Frequency Percent
NEVER 35 14.40
ONCE/TWICE 143 58.85
3-5 TIMES 48 19.75
5-10 TIMES 8 3.29
11+ TIMES 9 3.70

Frequency Missing = 10


Visited the school on your own.
PRT19d Frequency Percent
NEVER 51 21.07
ONCE/TWICE 76 31.40
3-5 TIMES 66 27.27
5-10 TIMES 19 7.85
11+ TIMES 30 12.40

Frequency Missing = 11


Helped with school activities.
PRT19e Frequency Percent
NEVER 107 44.03
ONCE/TWICE 81 33.33
3-5 TIMES 33 13.58
5-10 TIMES 6 2.47
11+ TIMES 16 6.58

Frequency Missing = 10


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 14 5.74
B 70 28.69
C 97 39.75
D 32 13.11
F 9 3.69
DONT KNOW 22 9.02

Frequency Missing = 9


How much time does your child spend
reading at home each day?
prt21 Frequency Percent
no time at all 35 14.23
10-15 mins 67 27.24
20-30 mins 85 34.55
about one hour 41 16.67
2 hours or more 18 7.32

Frequency Missing = 7


I know the first name of 5
or more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22a Frequency Percent
NO 34 13.65
YES 215 86.35

Frequency Missing = 4


I know the parents of 5 or
more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22b Frequency Percent
NO 105 42.68
YES 141 57.32

Frequency Missing = 7


I enforce family rules about how many hours my child can watch TV, or play video/computer games.
prt22c Frequency Percent
NO 51 20.73
YES 195 79.27

Frequency Missing = 7


I enforce family rules about
doing homework.
prt22d Frequency Percent
NO 7 2.82
YES 241 97.18

Frequency Missing = 5


My child has access to the
internet at home.
prt22e Frequency Percent
NO 111 45.31
YES 134 54.69

Frequency Missing = 8


Talk with your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt23a Frequency Percent
RARELY 6 2.46
OCCASIONALLY 37 15.16
REGULARLY 201 82.38

Frequency Missing = 9


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt23b Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 19 7.79
RARELY 42 17.21
OCCASIONALLY 118 48.36
REGULARLY 65 26.64

Frequency Missing = 9


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt23c Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 16 6.56
RARELY 26 10.66
OCCASIONALLY 108 44.26
REGULARLY 94 38.52

Frequency Missing = 9


Is your child covered by some kind
of family medical insurance?
prt24 Frequency Percent
YES-VIA EMPLOYER 88 36.51
YES-VIA OTHER 22 9.13
YES-VIA MEDICAID 107 44.40
NO MED INS 24 9.96

Frequency Missing = 12


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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
BUFFALO MIDDLE, 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. 37 14.9 126 50.8 56 22.6 21 8.5 8 3.2 5
26 - My child's opinions are valued by teachers and administrators. 16 6.4 71 28.5 103 41.4 38 15.3 21 8.4 4
27 - My child's school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students. 26 10.7 97 39.8 62 25.4 47 19.3 12 4.9 9
28 - My involvement in my child's education has improved his/her achievement. 76 30.4 127 50.8 42 16.8 5 2.0 0 0.0 3
29 - Parents are asked for input about school decisions 12 4.8 58 23.3 90 36.1 60 24.1 29 11.6 4
30 - Our school has a program that teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility. 22 9.1 108 44.6 80 33.1 21 8.7 11 4.5 11
31 - My school has clear procedures for handling school emergencies. 37 14.9 140 56.2 57 22.9 10 4.0 5 2.0 4
32 - There are students from my child's school that belong to street gangs. 7 2.9 34 14.1 101 41.9 68 28.2 31 12.9 12
33 - The school values and respects differences among students and their famillies. 17 7.0 85 34.8 110 45.1 25 10.2 7 2.9 9
34 - Effective assistance is provided for children having difficulty in school. 27 11.0 106 43.1 68 27.6 31 12.6 14 5.7 7
35 - The way they teach at this school works well for my child. 28 11.3 118 47.6 67 27.0 22 8.9 13 5.2 5
36 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 47 19.2 124 50.6 55 22.4 14 5.7 5 2.0 8
37 - My child likes attending this school. 57 23.2 111 45.1 52 21.1 17 6.9 9 3.7 7
38 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 56 22.7 125 50.6 46 18.6 17 6.9 3 1.2 6
39 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 67 27.0 146 58.9 24 9.7 6 2.4 5 2.0 5
40 - I feel my child is safe at school. 42 16.9 118 47.6 55 22.2 21 8.5 12 4.8 5
41 - I receive information about the educational services available to my child at school. 31 12.6 112 45.5 61 24.8 35 14.2 7 2.8 7
42 - My child's school building is in good condition. 63 25.5 157 63.6 23 9.3 3 1.2 1 0.4 6
43 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 21 8.5 71 28.7 94 38.1 41 16.6 20 8.1 6
44 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 16 6.5 94 37.9 84 33.9 29 11.7 25 10.1 5
45 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 26 10.6 36 14.6 65 26.4 77 31.3 42 17.1 7
46 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 34 13.8 102 41.5 78 31.7 25 10.2 7 2.8 7
47 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 19 7.8 95 38.9 96 39.3 16 6.6 18 7.4 9
48 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 23 9.4 113 46.1 79 32.2 14 5.7 16 6.5 8
49 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 14 5.8 110 45.3 71 29.2 36 14.8 12 4.9 10
50 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 47 19.0 115 46.6 58 23.5 23 9.3 4 1.6 6
51 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 34 13.9 139 56.7 54 22.0 11 4.5 7 2.9 8
52 - The community is proud of this school. 26 10.4 93 37.2 91 36.4 26 10.4 14 5.6 3
53 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 53 21.5 129 52.2 53 21.5 10 4.0 2 0.8 6
54 - I expect my child to do well in school. 149 60.3 87 35.2 9 3.6 2 0.8 0 0.0 6
55 - My child's teachers expect very good work from my child. 80 32.4 129 52.2 31 12.6 5 2.0 2 0.8 6
56 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career plans. 17 6.9 78 31.6 100 40.5 41 16.6 11 4.5 6
57 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 35 14.2 118 47.8 79 32.0 9 3.6 6 2.4 6
58 - Career-Technical Education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 31 12.5 82 33.1 109 44.0 16 6.5 10 4.0 5
59 - I am aware of adult learning opportunities offered by the district. 12 4.9 54 21.9 80 32.4 65 26.3 36 14.6 6

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