Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
MOUNTAIN VIEW ELEM., MOUNTAIN VIEW-BIRCH TREE School District

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
K-1 50 32.68
2ND 22 14.38
3RD 19 12.42
4TH 23 15.03
5TH 24 15.69
6TH 15 9.80

My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 69 46.62
Girl 79 53.38

Frequency Missing = 5


What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 117 76.97
FATHER 17 11.18
STEPMOTHER 6 3.95
GRANDMOTHER 10 6.58
GRANDFATHER 1 0.66
OTHER RELATIVE 1 0.66

Frequency Missing = 1


How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 14 9.21
1 71 46.71
2 65 42.76
3 OR MORE 2 1.32

Frequency Missing = 1


How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 38 24.84
5 - 10 YRS 23 15.03
11 - 15 YRS 17 11.11
OVER 15 YRS 75 49.02

How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 61 39.87
2 HRS 61 39.87
3 HRS 25 16.34
4 HRS 6 3.92

Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 34 22.22
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 87 56.86
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 27 17.65
OTHER 5 3.27

Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 152 100.00

Frequency Missing = 1


How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
1 28 18.30
2 68 44.44
3 42 27.45
4 13 8.50
5 2 1.31

Gifted/Talented Program
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 142 92.81
YES 11 7.19

Career-Technical Education
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 153 100.00

Special Education
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 148 96.73
YES 5 3.27

English Language Learners
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 148 96.73
YES 5 3.27

Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
UNDER 30 32 20.92
30 - 39 75 49.02
40 - 49 35 22.88
50 - 59 8 5.23
60 OR OVER 3 1.96

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 13 9.22
2 YR COLL/TECH 24 17.02
4 YR COLLEGE 92 65.25
MILITARY 4 2.84
OTHER 8 5.67

Frequency Missing = 12


Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
ELEM. SCHOOL 1 0.66
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 17 11.18
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 52 34.21
SOME COLLEGE 43 28.29
COLLEGE GRADUATE 22 14.47
GRADUATE SCHOOL 17 11.18

Frequency Missing = 1


Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 21 14.48
10,000 - 19,999 32 22.07
20,000 - 29,999 22 15.17
30,000 - 39,999 24 16.55
40,000 - 49,999 16 11.03
50,000 - 59,999 8 5.52
60,000 - 69,999 6 4.14
OVER $70,000 16 11.03

Frequency Missing = 8


Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 71 46.71
HALF A & B 31 20.39
MOSTLY B 2 1.32
HALF B & C 10 6.58
MOSTLY C 2 1.32
HALF C & D 4 2.63
MOSTLY D 1 0.66
GRADE NOT GIVEN 31 20.39

Frequency Missing = 1


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 71 48.97
GOTTEN WORSE 18 12.41
STAYED THE SAME 56 38.62

Frequency Missing = 8


How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 33 22.00
DOESNT DO IT 1 0.67
1/2 HR OR LESS 57 38.00
1 HR 46 30.67
2 HRS 10 6.67
MORE THAN 2 HRS 3 2.00

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 135 91.84
2 HRS 8 5.44
3 HRS 4 2.72

Frequency Missing = 6


Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT19a Frequency Percent
NEVER 5 3.31
ONCE/TWICE 56 37.09
3-5 TIMES 52 34.44
5-10 TIMES 19 12.58
11+ TIMES 19 12.58

Frequency Missing = 2


Gone to an open house at school.
PRT19b Frequency Percent
NEVER 6 3.97
ONCE/TWICE 110 72.85
3-5 TIMES 28 18.54
5-10 TIMES 5 3.31
11+ TIMES 2 1.32

Frequency Missing = 2


Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT19c Frequency Percent
NEVER 20 13.42
ONCE/TWICE 82 55.03
3-5 TIMES 37 24.83
5-10 TIMES 8 5.37
11+ TIMES 2 1.34

Frequency Missing = 4


Visited the school on your own.
PRT19d Frequency Percent
NEVER 30 20.55
ONCE/TWICE 53 36.30
3-5 TIMES 33 22.60
5-10 TIMES 15 10.27
11+ TIMES 15 10.27

Frequency Missing = 7


Helped with school activities.
PRT19e Frequency Percent
NEVER 51 34.00
ONCE/TWICE 55 36.67
3-5 TIMES 29 19.33
5-10 TIMES 8 5.33
11+ TIMES 7 4.67

Frequency Missing = 3


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 22 15.17
B 56 38.62
C 38 26.21
D 18 12.41
F 2 1.38
DONT KNOW 9 6.21

Frequency Missing = 8


How much time does your child spend
reading at home each day?
prt21 Frequency Percent
no time at all 8 5.37
10-15 mins 49 32.89
20-30 mins 69 46.31
about one hour 17 11.41
2 hours or more 6 4.03

Frequency Missing = 4


I know the first name of 5
or more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22a Frequency Percent
NO 17 11.33
YES 133 88.67

Frequency Missing = 3


I know the parents of 5 or
more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22b Frequency Percent
NO 59 39.33
YES 91 60.67

Frequency Missing = 3


I enforce family rules about how many hours my child can watch TV, or play video/computer games.
prt22c Frequency Percent
NO 15 10.00
YES 135 90.00

Frequency Missing = 3


I enforce family rules about
doing homework.
prt22d Frequency Percent
YES 150 100.00

Frequency Missing = 3


My child has access to the
internet at home.
prt22e Frequency Percent
NO 87 58.00
YES 63 42.00

Frequency Missing = 3


Talk with your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt23a Frequency Percent
OCCASIONALLY 9 5.96
REGULARLY 142 94.04

Frequency Missing = 2


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt23b Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 41 27.33
RARELY 40 26.67
OCCASIONALLY 50 33.33
REGULARLY 19 12.67

Frequency Missing = 3


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt23c Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 30 20.00
RARELY 27 18.00
OCCASIONALLY 63 42.00
REGULARLY 30 20.00

Frequency Missing = 3


Is your child covered by some kind
of family medical insurance?
prt24 Frequency Percent
YES-VIA EMPLOYER 48 32.43
YES-VIA OTHER 10 6.76
YES-VIA MEDICAID 71 47.97
NO MED INS 19 12.84

Frequency Missing = 5


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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
MOUNTAIN VIEW ELEM., MOUNTAIN VIEW-BIRCH TREE 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. 28 18.8 89 59.7 24 16.1 4 2.7 4 2.7 4
26 - My child's opinions are valued by teachers and administrators. 22 14.9 69 46.6 41 27.7 9 6.1 7 4.7 5
27 - My child's school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students. 25 17.0 79 53.7 24 16.3 13 8.8 6 4.1 6
28 - My involvement in my child's education has improved his/her achievement. 58 38.9 77 51.7 14 9.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 4
29 - Parents are asked for input about school decisions 15 10.1 40 27.0 51 34.5 34 23.0 8 5.4 5
30 - Our school has a program that teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility. 18 12.2 65 43.9 53 35.8 8 5.4 4 2.7 5
31 - My school has clear procedures for handling school emergencies. 33 22.0 79 52.7 28 18.7 6 4.0 4 2.7 3
32 - There are students from my child's school that belong to street gangs. 2 1.4 4 2.7 31 20.9 46 31.1 65 43.9 5
33 - The school values and respects differences among students and their famillies. 22 14.8 54 36.2 50 33.6 18 12.1 5 3.4 4
34 - Effective assistance is provided for children having difficulty in school. 25 16.7 65 43.3 40 26.7 12 8.0 8 5.3 3
35 - The way they teach at this school works well for my child. 29 19.5 69 46.3 33 22.1 12 8.1 6 4.0 4
36 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 38 25.3 82 54.7 18 12.0 8 5.3 4 2.7 3
37 - My child likes attending this school. 44 29.5 77 51.7 15 10.1 8 5.4 5 3.4 4
38 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 58 38.7 71 47.3 15 10.0 3 2.0 3 2.0 3
39 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 59 39.3 77 51.3 9 6.0 5 3.3 0 0.0 3
40 - I feel my child is safe at school. 46 30.7 77 51.3 21 14.0 4 2.7 2 1.3 3
41 - I receive information about the educational services available to my child at school. 28 18.8 66 44.3 32 21.5 15 10.1 8 5.4 4
42 - My child's school building is in good condition. 18 12.1 65 43.6 42 28.2 17 11.4 7 4.7 4
43 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 13 8.8 37 25.2 52 35.4 35 23.8 10 6.8 6
44 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 25 16.7 68 45.3 44 29.3 8 5.3 5 3.3 3
45 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 15 10.1 15 10.1 28 18.9 50 33.8 40 27.0 5
46 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 35 23.3 83 55.3 20 13.3 7 4.7 5 3.3 3
47 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 21 14.3 59 40.1 42 28.6 15 10.2 10 6.8 6
48 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 27 18.4 59 40.1 45 30.6 10 6.8 6 4.1 6
49 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 31 20.5 76 50.3 29 19.2 11 7.3 4 2.6 2
50 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 44 29.3 73 48.7 27 18.0 5 3.3 1 0.7 3
51 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 41 27.5 85 57.0 16 10.7 5 3.4 2 1.3 4
52 - The community is proud of this school. 18 12.0 76 50.7 43 28.7 9 6.0 4 2.7 3
53 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 49 32.9 75 50.3 20 13.4 5 3.4 0 0.0 4
54 - I expect my child to do well in school. 101 66.9 47 31.1 3 2.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
55 - My child's teachers expect very good work from my child. 58 38.4 77 51.0 15 9.9 1 0.7 0 0.0 2
56 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career plans. 13 8.6 20 13.2 91 60.3 18 11.9 9 6.0 2
57 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 26 17.1 77 50.7 42 27.6 5 3.3 2 1.3 1
58 - Career-Technical Education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 20 13.7 30 20.5 81 55.5 13 8.9 2 1.4 7
59 - I am aware of adult learning opportunities offered by the district. 10 6.7 26 17.4 59 39.6 31 20.8 23 15.4 4
60 - I believe the school is moving in a positive direction. 24 16.7 61 42.4 41 28.5 11 7.6 7 4.9 9
61 - I am aware of the MAP test and encourage my child to do his/her best on the test. 70 49.0 65 45.5 7 4.9 1 0.7 0 0.0 10
62 - I feel it is important for my child to have good attendance at school. 110 75.3 36 24.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 7
63 - I believe additional middle school classroom space is needed. 72 50.3 37 25.9 28 19.6 1 0.7 5 3.5 10
64 - I feel my child tries to do his/her best on the MAP test. 79 55.6 48 33.8 15 10.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 11
65 - It concerns me that 12-year old 7th grade students must share building space (P.E., choir, band, cafeteria, art, etc.) with 18-year old 12th grade students. 81 56.3 33 22.9 16 11.1 6 4.2 8 5.6 9
66 - I feel the district is making good use of available state, federal, and local funds. 20 13.9 47 32.6 58 40.3 12 8.3 7 4.9 9
67 - I have visited the school district website at least once. 36 25.0 33 22.9 25 17.4 28 19.4 22 15.3 9
68 - I would support a bond issue to build a new middle school on the south side of Old Hwy 60, across the road from the high school. 79 54.9 36 25.0 17 11.8 4 2.8 8 5.6 9
69 - I am involved in helping my child with homework on a regular basis. 116 80.0 26 17.9 3 2.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 8

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