Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
HILLSBORO MIDDLE ELEM., HILLSBORO R-III School District

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
5TH 238 48.97
6TH 247 50.82
10TH 1 0.21

Frequency Missing = 4


My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 245 53.61
Girl 212 46.39

Frequency Missing = 33


What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 408 84.65
FATHER 53 11.00
STEPMOTHER 4 0.83
STEPFATHER 4 0.83
GRANDMOTHER 7 1.45
GRANDFATHER 2 0.41
OTHER RELATIVE 3 0.62
UNRELATED 1 0.21

Frequency Missing = 8


How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 11 2.27
1 176 36.36
2 280 57.85
3 OR MORE 17 3.51

Frequency Missing = 6


How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 139 28.72
5 - 10 YRS 135 27.89
11 - 15 YRS 95 19.63
OVER 15 YRS 115 23.76

Frequency Missing = 6


How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 122 25.15
2 HRS 227 46.80
3 HRS 89 18.35
4 HRS 37 7.63
5 HRS 6 1.24
6 + HRS 4 0.82

Frequency Missing = 5


Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 70 14.43
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 321 66.19
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 83 17.11
OTHER 11 2.27

Frequency Missing = 5


Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 478 99.17
HISPANIC 4 0.83

Frequency Missing = 8


How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
NONE 3 0.62
1 86 17.66
2 201 41.27
3 120 24.64
4 60 12.32
5 12 2.46
6 4 0.82
7 OR MORE 1 0.21

Frequency Missing = 3


Gifted/Talented Program
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 450 91.84
YES 40 8.16

Career-Technical Education
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 485 98.98
YES 5 1.02

Special Education
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 462 94.29
YES 28 5.71

English Language Learners
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 477 97.35
YES 13 2.65

Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
UNDER 30 17 3.51
30 - 39 266 54.85
40 - 49 177 36.49
50 - 59 23 4.74
60 OR OVER 2 0.41

Frequency Missing = 5


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 23 4.81
2 YR COLL/TECH 175 36.61
4 YR COLLEGE 256 53.56
MILITARY 9 1.88
OTHER 15 3.14

Frequency Missing = 12


Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
ELEM. SCHOOL 1 0.21
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 32 6.71
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 104 21.80
SOME COLLEGE 195 40.88
COLLEGE GRADUATE 104 21.80
GRADUATE SCHOOL 41 8.60

Frequency Missing = 13


Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 16 3.43
10,000 - 19,999 23 4.94
20,000 - 29,999 40 8.58
30,000 - 39,999 45 9.66
40,000 - 49,999 61 13.09
50,000 - 59,999 65 13.95
60,000 - 69,999 59 12.66
OVER $70,000 157 33.69

Frequency Missing = 24


Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 181 37.17
HALF A & B 131 26.90
MOSTLY B 58 11.91
HALF B & C 73 14.99
MOSTLY C 15 3.08
HALF C & D 20 4.11
MOSTLY D 4 0.82
BELOW D 3 0.62
GRADE NOT GIVEN 2 0.41

Frequency Missing = 3


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 256 54.58
GOTTEN WORSE 39 8.32
STAYED THE SAME 174 37.10

Frequency Missing = 21


How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 19 3.93
DOESNT DO IT 3 0.62
1/2 HR OR LESS 166 34.37
1 HR 204 42.24
2 HRS 70 14.49
MORE THAN 2 HRS 21 4.35

Frequency Missing = 7


How many hours a day does your child spend playing on the computer or with video games?
prt18 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 402 83.40
2 HRS 59 12.24
3 HRS 15 3.11
4 HRS 4 0.83
5 HRS 2 0.41

Frequency Missing = 8


Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT19a Frequency Percent
NEVER 24 4.99
ONCE/TWICE 220 45.74
3-5 TIMES 144 29.94
5-10 TIMES 52 10.81
11+ TIMES 41 8.52

Frequency Missing = 9


Gone to an open house at school.
PRT19b Frequency Percent
NEVER 23 4.75
ONCE/TWICE 389 80.37
3-5 TIMES 53 10.95
5-10 TIMES 10 2.07
11+ TIMES 9 1.86

Frequency Missing = 6


Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT19c Frequency Percent
NEVER 198 41.25
ONCE/TWICE 210 43.75
3-5 TIMES 56 11.67
5-10 TIMES 9 1.88
11+ TIMES 7 1.46

Frequency Missing = 10


Visited the school on your own.
PRT19d Frequency Percent
NEVER 122 25.31
ONCE/TWICE 185 38.38
3-5 TIMES 96 19.92
5-10 TIMES 34 7.05
11+ TIMES 45 9.34

Frequency Missing = 8


Helped with school activities.
PRT19e Frequency Percent
NEVER 172 35.91
ONCE/TWICE 190 39.67
3-5 TIMES 67 13.99
5-10 TIMES 17 3.55
11+ TIMES 33 6.89

Frequency Missing = 11


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 98 20.29
B 253 52.38
C 89 18.43
D 20 4.14
F 3 0.62
DONT KNOW 20 4.14

Frequency Missing = 7


How much time does your child spend
reading at home each day?
prt21 Frequency Percent
no time at all 24 4.96
10-15 mins 104 21.49
20-30 mins 238 49.17
about one hour 97 20.04
2 hours or more 21 4.34

Frequency Missing = 6


I know the first name of 5
or more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22a Frequency Percent
NO 49 10.12
YES 435 89.88

Frequency Missing = 6


I know the parents of 5 or
more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22b Frequency Percent
NO 212 43.80
YES 272 56.20

Frequency Missing = 6


I enforce family rules about how many hours my child can watch TV, or play video/computer games.
prt22c Frequency Percent
NO 91 18.80
YES 393 81.20

Frequency Missing = 6


I enforce family rules about
doing homework.
prt22d Frequency Percent
NO 5 1.03
YES 479 98.97

Frequency Missing = 6


My child has access to the
internet at home.
prt22e Frequency Percent
NO 143 29.61
YES 340 70.39

Frequency Missing = 7


Talk with your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt23a Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 2 0.42
RARELY 3 0.62
OCCASIONALLY 49 10.19
REGULARLY 427 88.77

Frequency Missing = 9


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt23b Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 61 12.63
RARELY 117 24.22
OCCASIONALLY 203 42.03
REGULARLY 102 21.12

Frequency Missing = 7


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt23c Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 21 4.36
RARELY 72 14.94
OCCASIONALLY 231 47.93
REGULARLY 158 32.78

Frequency Missing = 8


Is your child covered by some kind
of family medical insurance?
prt24 Frequency Percent
YES-VIA EMPLOYER 365 76.20
YES-VIA OTHER 25 5.22
YES-VIA MEDICAID 68 14.20
NO MED INS 21 4.38

Frequency Missing = 11


Data Collected in Fall, 2006
Tables Generated May 22, 2007

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
HILLSBORO MIDDLE ELEM., HILLSBORO R-III 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. 111 22.9 277 57.1 71 14.6 21 4.3 5 1.0 5
26 - My child's opinions are valued by teachers and administrators. 50 10.3 215 44.2 164 33.7 48 9.9 9 1.9 4
27 - My child's school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students. 116 24.2 271 56.5 75 15.6 13 2.7 5 1.0 10
28 - My involvement in my child's education has improved his/her achievement. 177 36.6 243 50.2 54 11.2 9 1.9 1 0.2 6
29 - Parents are asked for input about school decisions 30 6.2 167 34.4 180 37.1 85 17.5 23 4.7 5
30 - Our school has a program that teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility. 95 19.8 276 57.5 79 16.5 26 5.4 4 0.8 10
31 - My school has clear procedures for handling school emergencies. 128 26.4 290 59.8 54 11.1 12 2.5 1 0.2 5
32 - There are students from my child's school that belong to street gangs. 2 0.4 17 3.6 123 25.8 198 41.6 136 28.6 14
33 - The school values and respects differences among students and their famillies. 48 10.0 240 50.1 160 33.4 25 5.2 6 1.3 11
34 - Effective assistance is provided for children having difficulty in school. 97 20.0 249 51.4 91 18.8 37 7.6 10 2.1 6
35 - The way they teach at this school works well for my child. 93 19.2 278 57.4 74 15.3 30 6.2 9 1.9 6
36 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 119 24.6 300 62.0 50 10.3 8 1.7 7 1.4 6
37 - My child likes attending this school. 160 33.1 256 52.9 45 9.3 15 3.1 8 1.7 6
38 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 186 38.3 256 52.7 34 7.0 7 1.4 3 0.6 4
39 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 167 34.4 278 57.3 32 6.6 6 1.2 2 0.4 5
40 - I feel my child is safe at school. 128 26.4 287 59.3 52 10.7 11 2.3 6 1.2 6
41 - I receive information about the educational services available to my child at school. 87 18.0 266 55.1 83 17.2 35 7.2 12 2.5 7
42 - My child's school building is in good condition. 34 7.0 191 39.5 117 24.2 103 21.3 39 8.1 6
43 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 75 15.6 184 38.2 148 30.7 55 11.4 20 4.1 8
44 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 76 15.6 280 57.6 99 20.4 25 5.1 6 1.2 4
45 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 23 4.7 34 7.0 57 11.8 181 37.3 190 39.2 5
46 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 115 23.7 273 56.3 71 14.6 20 4.1 6 1.2 5
47 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 42 8.7 248 51.1 159 32.8 30 6.2 6 1.2 5
48 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 85 17.5 273 56.3 104 21.4 20 4.1 3 0.6 5
49 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 67 13.8 287 59.3 90 18.6 33 6.8 7 1.4 6
50 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 141 29.1 247 51.0 77 15.9 15 3.1 4 0.8 6
51 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 125 25.8 297 61.2 42 8.7 17 3.5 4 0.8 5
52 - The community is proud of this school. 133 27.4 279 57.4 59 12.1 13 2.7 2 0.4 4
53 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 174 35.7 262 53.7 46 9.4 4 0.8 2 0.4 2
54 - I expect my child to do well in school. 334 68.3 148 30.3 5 1.0 2 0.4 0 0.0 1
55 - My child's teachers expect very good work from my child. 199 40.9 248 51.0 33 6.8 5 1.0 1 0.2 4
56 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career plans. 33 6.8 146 30.2 237 49.1 58 12.0 9 1.9 7
57 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 101 20.9 238 49.2 130 26.9 7 1.4 8 1.7 6
58 - Career-Technical Education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 50 10.4 118 24.4 276 57.1 27 5.6 12 2.5 7
59 - I am aware of adult learning opportunities offered by the district. 25 5.2 86 17.7 210 43.3 115 23.7 49 10.1 5

Data Collected in Fall, 2006
Tables Generated May 22, 2007