Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
CLINTON School District

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
K-1 136 16.50
2ND 71 8.62
3RD 70 8.50
4TH 72 8.74
5TH 63 7.65
6TH 62 7.52
7TH 62 7.52
8TH 43 5.22
9TH 65 7.89
10TH 65 7.89
11TH 71 8.62
12TH 44 5.34

Frequency Missing = 10


My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 395 49.38
Girl 405 50.63

Frequency Missing = 34


What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 645 78.37
FATHER 107 13.00
STEPMOTHER 24 2.92
STEPFATHER 4 0.49
GRANDMOTHER 28 3.40
GRANDFATHER 3 0.36
OTHER RELATIVE 8 0.97
UNRELATED 4 0.49

Frequency Missing = 11


How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 44 5.33
1 316 38.30
2 437 52.97
3 OR MORE 28 3.39

Frequency Missing = 9


How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 207 25.24
5 - 10 YRS 162 19.76
11 - 15 YRS 97 11.83
OVER 15 YRS 354 43.17

Frequency Missing = 14


How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 290 35.37
2 HRS 322 39.27
3 HRS 143 17.44
4 HRS 45 5.49
5 HRS 10 1.22
6 + HRS 10 1.22

Frequency Missing = 14


Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 161 19.56
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 460 55.89
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 161 19.56
OTHER 41 4.98

Frequency Missing = 11


Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 784 96.08
AFR. AMERICAN (N-HISPC) 8 0.98
ASIAN 7 0.86
AMERICAN INDIAN 6 0.74
HISPANIC 11 1.35

Frequency Missing = 18


How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
NONE 15 1.81
1 208 25.06
2 330 39.76
3 183 22.05
4 51 6.14
5 11 1.33
6 8 0.96
7 OR MORE 24 2.89

Frequency Missing = 4


Gifted/Talented Program
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 787 94.36
YES 47 5.64

Career-Technical Education
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 756 90.65
YES 78 9.35

Special Education
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 752 90.17
YES 82 9.83

English Language Learners
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 803 96.28
YES 31 3.72

Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
UNDER 30 101 12.21
30 - 39 345 41.72
40 - 49 306 37.00
50 - 59 58 7.01
60 OR OVER 17 2.06

Frequency Missing = 7


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 73 9.09
2 YR COLL/TECH 173 21.54
4 YR COLLEGE 474 59.03
MILITARY 22 2.74
OTHER 61 7.60

Frequency Missing = 31


Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
ELEM. SCHOOL 8 0.99
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 58 7.17
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 254 31.40
SOME COLLEGE 231 28.55
COLLEGE GRADUATE 153 18.91
GRADUATE SCHOOL 105 12.98

Frequency Missing = 25


Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 57 7.20
10,000 - 19,999 99 12.50
20,000 - 29,999 113 14.27
30,000 - 39,999 114 14.39
40,000 - 49,999 80 10.10
50,000 - 59,999 78 9.85
60,000 - 69,999 85 10.73
OVER $70,000 166 20.96

Frequency Missing = 42


Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 310 38.37
HALF A & B 219 27.10
MOSTLY B 62 7.67
HALF B & C 77 9.53
MOSTLY C 18 2.23
HALF C & D 20 2.48
MOSTLY D 6 0.74
BELOW D 1 0.12
GRADE NOT GIVEN 95 11.76

Frequency Missing = 26


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 258 32.82
GOTTEN WORSE 132 16.79
STAYED THE SAME 396 50.38

Frequency Missing = 48


How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 127 15.41
DOESNT DO IT 5 0.61
1/2 HR OR LESS 321 38.96
1 HR 261 31.67
2 HRS 82 9.95
MORE THAN 2 HRS 28 3.40

Frequency Missing = 10


How many hours a day does your child spend playing on the computer or with video games?
prt18 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 635 77.91
2 HRS 123 15.09
3 HRS 28 3.44
4 HRS 13 1.60
5 HRS 7 0.86
6 + HRS 9 1.10

Frequency Missing = 19


Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT19a Frequency Percent
NEVER 72 8.79
ONCE/TWICE 342 41.76
3-5 TIMES 230 28.08
5-10 TIMES 72 8.79
11+ TIMES 103 12.58

Frequency Missing = 15


Gone to an open house at school.
PRT19b Frequency Percent
NEVER 102 12.56
ONCE/TWICE 554 68.23
3-5 TIMES 119 14.66
5-10 TIMES 21 2.59
11+ TIMES 16 1.97

Frequency Missing = 22


Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT19c Frequency Percent
NEVER 108 13.32
ONCE/TWICE 478 58.94
3-5 TIMES 175 21.58
5-10 TIMES 25 3.08
11+ TIMES 25 3.08

Frequency Missing = 23


Visited the school on your own.
PRT19d Frequency Percent
NEVER 200 24.45
ONCE/TWICE 319 39.00
3-5 TIMES 167 20.42
5-10 TIMES 55 6.72
11+ TIMES 77 9.41

Frequency Missing = 16


Helped with school activities.
PRT19e Frequency Percent
NEVER 309 37.87
ONCE/TWICE 289 35.42
3-5 TIMES 130 15.93
5-10 TIMES 31 3.80
11+ TIMES 57 6.99

Frequency Missing = 18


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 77 9.46
B 276 33.91
C 303 37.22
D 83 10.20
F 24 2.95
DONT KNOW 51 6.27

Frequency Missing = 20


How much time does your child spend
reading at home each day?
prt21 Frequency Percent
no time at all 88 10.77
10-15 mins 230 28.15
20-30 mins 307 37.58
about one hour 146 17.87
2 hours or more 46 5.63

Frequency Missing = 17


I know the first name of 5
or more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22a Frequency Percent
NO 96 11.71
YES 724 88.29

Frequency Missing = 14


I know the parents of 5 or
more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22b Frequency Percent
NO 313 38.26
YES 505 61.74

Frequency Missing = 16


I enforce family rules about how many hours my child can watch TV, or play video/computer games.
prt22c Frequency Percent
NO 170 20.81
YES 647 79.19

Frequency Missing = 17


I enforce family rules about
doing homework.
prt22d Frequency Percent
NO 39 4.77
YES 779 95.23

Frequency Missing = 16


My child has access to the
internet at home.
prt22e Frequency Percent
NO 257 31.27
YES 565 68.73

Frequency Missing = 12


Talk with your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt23a Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 5 0.61
RARELY 19 2.31
OCCASIONALLY 100 12.15
REGULARLY 699 84.93

Frequency Missing = 11


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt23b Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 143 17.48
RARELY 158 19.32
OCCASIONALLY 255 31.17
REGULARLY 262 32.03

Frequency Missing = 16


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt23c Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 71 8.70
RARELY 124 15.20
OCCASIONALLY 305 37.38
REGULARLY 316 38.73

Frequency Missing = 18


Is your child covered by some kind
of family medical insurance?
prt24 Frequency Percent
YES-VIA EMPLOYER 358 43.77
YES-VIA OTHER 148 18.09
YES-VIA MEDICAID 252 30.81
NO MED INS 60 7.33

Frequency Missing = 16


Data Collected in Fall, 2007
Tables Generated February 06, 2008

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
CLINTON 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. 95 11.5 423 51.3 213 25.8 71 8.6 22 2.7 10
26 - My child's opinions are valued by teachers and administrators. 74 9.0 303 37.0 291 35.5 117 14.3 35 4.3 14
27 - My child's school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students. 103 12.8 371 46.1 205 25.5 83 10.3 43 5.3 29
28 - My involvement in my child's education has improved his/her achievement. 282 34.3 383 46.6 140 17.0 11 1.3 6 0.7 12
29 - Parents are asked for input about school decisions 56 6.8 243 29.7 282 34.4 165 20.1 73 8.9 15
30 - Our school has a program that teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility. 90 11.2 384 47.6 226 28.0 73 9.0 34 4.2 27
31 - My school has clear procedures for handling school emergencies. 160 19.5 426 52.0 181 22.1 34 4.2 18 2.2 15
32 - There are students from my child's school that belong to street gangs. 35 4.3 72 8.9 257 31.7 259 32.0 187 23.1 24
33 - The school values and respects differences among students and their famillies. 72 8.8 340 41.7 282 34.6 79 9.7 43 5.3 18
34 - Effective assistance is provided for children having difficulty in school. 113 13.8 343 41.9 229 28.0 86 10.5 47 5.7 16
35 - The way they teach at this school works well for my child. 105 12.8 376 45.9 220 26.8 73 8.9 46 5.6 14
36 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 140 17.1 464 56.5 141 17.2 55 6.7 21 2.6 13
37 - My child likes attending this school. 208 25.3 414 50.4 135 16.4 37 4.5 28 3.4 12
38 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 237 28.9 396 48.3 121 14.8 47 5.7 19 2.3 14
39 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 270 32.7 427 51.8 84 10.2 36 4.4 8 1.0 9
40 - I feel my child is safe at school. 174 21.2 450 54.9 145 17.7 35 4.3 16 2.0 14
41 - I receive information about the educational services available to my child at school. 131 16.1 379 46.5 210 25.8 66 8.1 29 3.6 19
42 - My child's school building is in good condition. 92 11.2 291 35.5 197 24.1 168 20.5 71 8.7 15
43 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 89 10.9 229 28.0 249 30.4 165 20.2 86 10.5 16
44 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 70 8.5 318 38.8 251 30.6 113 13.8 68 8.3 14
45 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 107 13.1 120 14.7 198 24.3 238 29.2 152 18.7 19
46 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 140 17.1 392 48.0 202 24.7 56 6.9 27 3.3 17
47 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 54 6.6 321 39.3 277 33.9 118 14.5 46 5.6 18
48 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 99 12.1 384 46.9 257 31.4 47 5.7 32 3.9 15
49 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 93 11.4 371 45.4 212 25.9 108 13.2 33 4.0 17
50 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 191 23.3 387 47.1 186 22.7 45 5.5 12 1.5 13
51 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 159 19.4 421 51.4 169 20.6 52 6.3 18 2.2 15
52 - The community is proud of this school. 95 11.6 372 45.3 243 29.6 89 10.8 22 2.7 13
53 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 201 24.5 419 51.1 162 19.8 23 2.8 15 1.8 14
54 - I expect my child to do well in school. 524 64.0 262 32.0 27 3.3 2 0.2 4 0.5 15
55 - My child's teachers expect very good work from my child. 267 32.7 430 52.7 98 12.0 13 1.6 8 1.0 18
56 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career plans. 67 8.2 225 27.6 392 48.0 95 11.6 37 4.5 18
57 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 159 19.5 390 47.9 210 25.8 37 4.5 18 2.2 20
58 - Career-Technical Education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 152 18.8 315 38.9 297 36.7 32 4.0 13 1.6 25
59 - I am aware of adult learning opportunities offered by the district. 124 15.3 320 39.5 209 25.8 109 13.4 49 6.0 23

Data Collected in Fall, 2007
Tables Generated February 06, 2008