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

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
6TH 62 37.13
7TH 62 37.13
8TH 43 25.75

Frequency Missing = 2


My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 80 50.00
Girl 80 50.00

Frequency Missing = 9


What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 128 76.19
FATHER 26 15.48
STEPMOTHER 3 1.79
STEPFATHER 1 0.60
GRANDMOTHER 8 4.76
OTHER RELATIVE 2 1.19

Frequency Missing = 1


How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 7 4.17
1 57 33.93
2 98 58.33
3 OR MORE 6 3.57

Frequency Missing = 1


How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 36 21.30
5 - 10 YRS 36 21.30
11 - 15 YRS 27 15.98
OVER 15 YRS 70 41.42

How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 60 35.93
2 HRS 65 38.92
3 HRS 29 17.37
4 HRS 7 4.19
5 HRS 4 2.40
6 + HRS 2 1.20

Frequency Missing = 2


Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 31 18.67
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 95 57.23
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 30 18.07
OTHER 10 6.02

Frequency Missing = 3


Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 163 97.60
ASIAN 1 0.60
AMERICAN INDIAN 1 0.60
HISPANIC 2 1.20

Frequency Missing = 2


How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
1 39 23.35
2 71 42.51
3 42 25.15
4 7 4.19
5 3 1.80
6 2 1.20
7 OR MORE 3 1.80

Frequency Missing = 2


Gifted/Talented Program
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 156 92.31
YES 13 7.69

Career-Technical Education
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 163 96.45
YES 6 3.55

Special Education
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 155 91.72
YES 14 8.28

English Language Learners
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 166 98.22
YES 3 1.78

Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
UNDER 30 4 2.38
30 - 39 73 43.45
40 - 49 76 45.24
50 - 59 11 6.55
60 OR OVER 4 2.38

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 14 8.33
2 YR COLL/TECH 41 24.40
4 YR COLLEGE 98 58.33
MILITARY 1 0.60
OTHER 14 8.33

Frequency Missing = 1


Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
ELEM. SCHOOL 2 1.21
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 7 4.24
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 46 27.88
SOME COLLEGE 42 25.45
COLLEGE GRADUATE 35 21.21
GRADUATE SCHOOL 33 20.00

Frequency Missing = 4


Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 7 4.24
10,000 - 19,999 14 8.48
20,000 - 29,999 28 16.97
30,000 - 39,999 18 10.91
40,000 - 49,999 18 10.91
50,000 - 59,999 15 9.09
60,000 - 69,999 25 15.15
OVER $70,000 40 24.24

Frequency Missing = 4


Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 66 40.00
HALF A & B 41 24.85
MOSTLY B 13 7.88
HALF B & C 29 17.58
MOSTLY C 4 2.42
HALF C & D 8 4.85
MOSTLY D 2 1.21
BELOW D 1 0.61
GRADE NOT GIVEN 1 0.61

Frequency Missing = 4


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 55 33.95
GOTTEN WORSE 34 20.99
STAYED THE SAME 73 45.06

Frequency Missing = 7


How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 13 7.69
DOESNT DO IT 2 1.18
1/2 HR OR LESS 74 43.79
1 HR 59 34.91
2 HRS 17 10.06
MORE THAN 2 HRS 4 2.37

How many hours a day does your child spend playing on the computer or with video games?
prt18 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 128 75.74
2 HRS 29 17.16
3 HRS 4 2.37
4 HRS 3 1.78
5 HRS 2 1.18
6 + HRS 3 1.78

Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT19a Frequency Percent
NEVER 14 8.33
ONCE/TWICE 60 35.71
3-5 TIMES 54 32.14
5-10 TIMES 18 10.71
11+ TIMES 22 13.10

Frequency Missing = 1


Gone to an open house at school.
PRT19b Frequency Percent
NEVER 10 5.95
ONCE/TWICE 116 69.05
3-5 TIMES 35 20.83
5-10 TIMES 4 2.38
11+ TIMES 3 1.79

Frequency Missing = 1


Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT19c Frequency Percent
NEVER 14 8.33
ONCE/TWICE 99 58.93
3-5 TIMES 45 26.79
5-10 TIMES 4 2.38
11+ TIMES 6 3.57

Frequency Missing = 1


Visited the school on your own.
PRT19d Frequency Percent
NEVER 42 24.85
ONCE/TWICE 63 37.28
3-5 TIMES 36 21.30
5-10 TIMES 11 6.51
11+ TIMES 17 10.06

Helped with school activities.
PRT19e Frequency Percent
NEVER 61 36.53
ONCE/TWICE 61 36.53
3-5 TIMES 26 15.57
5-10 TIMES 11 6.59
11+ TIMES 8 4.79

Frequency Missing = 2


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 8.43
B 54 32.53
C 58 34.94
D 22 13.25
F 11 6.63
DONT KNOW 7 4.22

Frequency Missing = 3


How much time does your child spend
reading at home each day?
prt21 Frequency Percent
no time at all 23 13.86
10-15 mins 49 29.52
20-30 mins 66 39.76
about one hour 22 13.25
2 hours or more 6 3.61

Frequency Missing = 3


I know the first name of 5
or more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22a Frequency Percent
NO 13 7.83
YES 153 92.17

Frequency Missing = 3


I know the parents of 5 or
more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22b Frequency Percent
NO 48 28.74
YES 119 71.26

Frequency Missing = 2


I enforce family rules about how many hours my child can watch TV, or play video/computer games.
prt22c Frequency Percent
NO 27 16.27
YES 139 83.73

Frequency Missing = 3


I enforce family rules about
doing homework.
prt22d Frequency Percent
NO 6 3.59
YES 161 96.41

Frequency Missing = 2


My child has access to the
internet at home.
prt22e Frequency Percent
NO 39 23.35
YES 128 76.65

Frequency Missing = 2


Talk with your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt23a Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 1 0.60
RARELY 3 1.80
OCCASIONALLY 23 13.77
REGULARLY 140 83.83

Frequency Missing = 2


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt23b Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 11 6.67
RARELY 28 16.97
OCCASIONALLY 72 43.64
REGULARLY 54 32.73

Frequency Missing = 4


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt23c Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 5 2.99
RARELY 16 9.58
OCCASIONALLY 83 49.70
REGULARLY 63 37.72

Frequency Missing = 2


Is your child covered by some kind
of family medical insurance?
prt24 Frequency Percent
YES-VIA EMPLOYER 75 44.38
YES-VIA OTHER 40 23.67
YES-VIA MEDICAID 46 27.22
NO MED INS 8 4.73

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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
CLINTON MIDDLE, 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. 15 8.9 90 53.6 42 25.0 17 10.1 4 2.4 1
26 - My child's opinions are valued by teachers and administrators. 13 7.7 62 36.7 55 32.5 29 17.2 10 5.9 0
27 - My child's school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students. 17 10.4 76 46.3 43 26.2 15 9.1 13 7.9 5
28 - My involvement in my child's education has improved his/her achievement. 64 37.9 80 47.3 22 13.0 3 1.8 0 0.0 0
29 - Parents are asked for input about school decisions 12 7.1 40 23.8 59 35.1 33 19.6 24 14.3 1
30 - Our school has a program that teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility. 14 8.4 66 39.8 62 37.3 19 11.4 5 3.0 3
31 - My school has clear procedures for handling school emergencies. 28 16.7 89 53.0 36 21.4 12 7.1 3 1.8 1
32 - There are students from my child's school that belong to street gangs. 9 5.4 18 10.7 53 31.5 57 33.9 31 18.5 1
33 - The school values and respects differences among students and their famillies. 15 9.1 61 37.0 61 37.0 15 9.1 13 7.9 4
34 - Effective assistance is provided for children having difficulty in school. 15 8.9 60 35.5 54 32.0 30 17.8 10 5.9 0
35 - The way they teach at this school works well for my child. 17 10.1 78 46.2 45 26.6 14 8.3 15 8.9 0
36 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 22 13.1 95 56.5 34 20.2 11 6.5 6 3.6 1
37 - My child likes attending this school. 37 21.9 87 51.5 29 17.2 8 4.7 8 4.7 0
38 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 47 28.0 82 48.8 21 12.5 13 7.7 5 3.0 1
39 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 51 30.2 90 53.3 18 10.7 10 5.9 0 0.0 0
40 - I feel my child is safe at school. 30 17.8 94 55.6 35 20.7 6 3.6 4 2.4 0
41 - I receive information about the educational services available to my child at school. 16 9.6 80 48.2 47 28.3 15 9.0 8 4.8 3
42 - My child's school building is in good condition. 19 11.3 87 51.8 33 19.6 20 11.9 9 5.4 1
43 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 17 10.1 42 24.9 47 27.8 42 24.9 21 12.4 0
44 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 11 6.5 67 39.6 53 31.4 25 14.8 13 7.7 0
45 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 32 18.9 19 11.2 46 27.2 47 27.8 25 14.8 0
46 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 20 11.8 86 50.9 40 23.7 10 5.9 13 7.7 0
47 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 8 4.7 63 37.3 61 36.1 26 15.4 11 6.5 0
48 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 16 9.6 84 50.3 48 28.7 9 5.4 10 6.0 2
49 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 14 8.4 70 41.9 49 29.3 25 15.0 9 5.4 2
50 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 29 17.3 89 53.0 42 25.0 7 4.2 1 0.6 1
51 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 20 11.8 90 53.3 38 22.5 17 10.1 4 2.4 0
52 - The community is proud of this school. 17 10.1 75 44.4 53 31.4 20 11.8 4 2.4 0
53 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 30 17.8 93 55.0 33 19.5 6 3.6 7 4.1 0
54 - I expect my child to do well in school. 106 62.7 59 34.9 2 1.2 1 0.6 1 0.6 0
55 - My child's teachers expect very good work from my child. 43 25.6 97 57.7 21 12.5 3 1.8 4 2.4 1
56 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career plans. 9 5.3 41 24.3 79 46.7 27 16.0 13 7.7 0
57 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 31 18.5 85 50.6 38 22.6 9 5.4 5 3.0 1
58 - Career-Technical Education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 28 16.8 64 38.3 57 34.1 12 7.2 6 3.6 2
59 - I am aware of adult learning opportunities offered by the district. 24 14.2 71 42.0 39 23.1 25 14.8 10 5.9 0

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