Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
KNOB NOSTER MIDDLE, KNOB NOSTER R-VIII School District

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
6TH 78 33.33
7TH 83 35.47
8TH 73 31.20

My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 116 50.88
Girl 112 49.12

Frequency Missing = 6


What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 162 70.13
FATHER 57 24.68
STEPMOTHER 2 0.87
STEPFATHER 3 1.30
GRANDMOTHER 2 0.87
GRANDFATHER 2 0.87
OTHER RELATIVE 3 1.30

Frequency Missing = 3


How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 10 4.27
1 88 37.61
2 129 55.13
3 OR MORE 7 2.99

How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 107 45.92
5 - 10 YRS 66 28.33
11 - 15 YRS 26 11.16
OVER 15 YRS 34 14.59

Frequency Missing = 1


How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 69 29.74
2 HRS 91 39.22
3 HRS 51 21.98
4 HRS 16 6.90
5 HRS 4 1.72
6 + HRS 1 0.43

Frequency Missing = 2


Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 27 11.64
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 152 65.52
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 47 20.26
OTHER 6 2.59

Frequency Missing = 2


Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 200 88.89
AFR. AMERICAN (N-HISPC) 13 5.78
ASIAN 4 1.78
AMERICAN INDIAN 3 1.33
HISPANIC 5 2.22

Frequency Missing = 9


How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
NONE 1 0.43
1 45 19.23
2 103 44.02
3 56 23.93
4 22 9.40
5 4 1.71
6 2 0.85
7 OR MORE 1 0.43

Gifted/Talented Program
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 213 91.03
YES 21 8.97

Career-Technical Education
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 230 98.29
YES 4 1.71

Special Education
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 212 90.60
YES 22 9.40

English Language Learners
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 225 96.15
YES 9 3.85

Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
UNDER 30 12 5.15
30 - 39 133 57.08
40 - 49 77 33.05
50 - 59 9 3.86
60 OR OVER 2 0.86

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 22 9.73
2 YR COLL/TECH 38 16.81
4 YR COLLEGE 147 65.04
MILITARY 8 3.54
OTHER 11 4.87

Frequency Missing = 8


Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
ELEM. SCHOOL 2 0.85
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 5 2.14
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 52 22.22
SOME COLLEGE 90 38.46
COLLEGE GRADUATE 63 26.92
GRADUATE SCHOOL 22 9.40

Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 5 2.20
10,000 - 19,999 14 6.17
20,000 - 29,999 17 7.49
30,000 - 39,999 46 20.26
40,000 - 49,999 34 14.98
50,000 - 59,999 33 14.54
60,000 - 69,999 32 14.10
OVER $70,000 46 20.26

Frequency Missing = 7


Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 58 24.89
HALF A & B 67 28.76
MOSTLY B 25 10.73
HALF B & C 42 18.03
MOSTLY C 19 8.15
HALF C & D 16 6.87
MOSTLY D 4 1.72
BELOW D 1 0.43
GRADE NOT GIVEN 1 0.43

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 108 52.43
GOTTEN WORSE 8 3.88
STAYED THE SAME 90 43.69

Frequency Missing = 28


How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 6 2.60
DOESNT DO IT 5 2.16
1/2 HR OR LESS 40 17.32
1 HR 126 54.55
2 HRS 36 15.58
MORE THAN 2 HRS 18 7.79

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 185 79.40
2 HRS 36 15.45
3 HRS 9 3.86
4 HRS 2 0.86
5 HRS 1 0.43

Frequency Missing = 1


Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT19a Frequency Percent
NEVER 20 8.62
ONCE/TWICE 120 51.72
3-5 TIMES 57 24.57
5-10 TIMES 19 8.19
11+ TIMES 16 6.90

Frequency Missing = 2


Gone to an open house at school.
PRT19b Frequency Percent
NEVER 14 6.06
ONCE/TWICE 162 70.13
3-5 TIMES 49 21.21
5-10 TIMES 4 1.73
11+ TIMES 2 0.87

Frequency Missing = 3


Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT19c Frequency Percent
NEVER 16 6.93
ONCE/TWICE 138 59.74
3-5 TIMES 68 29.44
5-10 TIMES 5 2.16
11+ TIMES 4 1.73

Frequency Missing = 3


Visited the school on your own.
PRT19d Frequency Percent
NEVER 42 18.10
ONCE/TWICE 94 40.52
3-5 TIMES 51 21.98
5-10 TIMES 29 12.50
11+ TIMES 16 6.90

Frequency Missing = 2


Helped with school activities.
PRT19e Frequency Percent
NEVER 82 35.81
ONCE/TWICE 90 39.30
3-5 TIMES 33 14.41
5-10 TIMES 11 4.80
11+ TIMES 13 5.68

Frequency Missing = 5


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 53 23.14
B 119 51.97
C 35 15.28
D 6 2.62
F 2 0.87
DONT KNOW 14 6.11

Frequency Missing = 5


How much time does your child spend
reading at home each day?
prt21 Frequency Percent
no time at all 15 6.47
10-15 mins 57 24.57
20-30 mins 97 41.81
about one hour 46 19.83
2 hours or more 17 7.33

Frequency Missing = 2


I know the first name of 5
or more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22a Frequency Percent
NO 32 13.85
YES 199 86.15

Frequency Missing = 3


I know the parents of 5 or
more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22b Frequency Percent
NO 88 38.43
YES 141 61.57

Frequency Missing = 5


I enforce family rules about how many hours my child can watch TV, or play video/computer games.
prt22c Frequency Percent
NO 30 13.10
YES 199 86.90

Frequency Missing = 5


I enforce family rules about
doing homework.
prt22d Frequency Percent
NO 10 4.37
YES 219 95.63

Frequency Missing = 5


My child has access to the
internet at home.
prt22e Frequency Percent
NO 38 16.67
YES 190 83.33

Frequency Missing = 6


Talk with your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt23a Frequency Percent
RARELY 2 0.87
OCCASIONALLY 26 11.35
REGULARLY 201 87.77

Frequency Missing = 5


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt23b Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 15 6.55
RARELY 41 17.90
OCCASIONALLY 78 34.06
REGULARLY 95 41.48

Frequency Missing = 5


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt23c Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 10 4.37
RARELY 18 7.86
OCCASIONALLY 93 40.61
REGULARLY 108 47.16

Frequency Missing = 5


Is your child covered by some kind
of family medical insurance?
prt24 Frequency Percent
YES-VIA EMPLOYER 172 75.11
YES-VIA OTHER 25 10.92
YES-VIA MEDICAID 23 10.04
NO MED INS 9 3.93

Frequency Missing = 5


Data Collected in Fall, 2007
Tables Generated January 11, 2008

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
KNOB NOSTER MIDDLE, KNOB NOSTER R-VIII 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. 49 21.2 145 62.8 29 12.6 7 3.0 1 0.4 3
26 - My child's opinions are valued by teachers and administrators. 29 12.6 127 55.2 57 24.8 13 5.7 4 1.7 4
27 - My child's school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students. 53 23.6 137 60.9 28 12.4 5 2.2 2 0.9 9
28 - My involvement in my child's education has improved his/her achievement. 80 35.1 119 52.2 27 11.8 2 0.9 0 0.0 6
29 - Parents are asked for input about school decisions 20 8.7 87 38.0 80 34.9 31 13.5 11 4.8 5
30 - Our school has a program that teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility. 50 22.1 128 56.6 37 16.4 5 2.2 6 2.7 8
31 - My school has clear procedures for handling school emergencies. 60 26.3 124 54.4 38 16.7 5 2.2 1 0.4 6
32 - There are students from my child's school that belong to street gangs. 8 3.6 22 10.0 75 33.9 74 33.5 42 19.0 13
33 - The school values and respects differences among students and their famillies. 33 14.7 124 55.4 56 25.0 8 3.6 3 1.3 10
34 - Effective assistance is provided for children having difficulty in school. 47 20.6 116 50.9 50 21.9 12 5.3 3 1.3 6
35 - The way they teach at this school works well for my child. 47 20.6 131 57.5 34 14.9 12 5.3 4 1.8 6
36 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 60 26.3 135 59.2 27 11.8 5 2.2 1 0.4 6
37 - My child likes attending this school. 69 30.3 128 56.1 22 9.6 8 3.5 1 0.4 6
38 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 76 33.3 132 57.9 16 7.0 0 0.0 4 1.8 6
39 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 71 31.1 132 57.9 16 7.0 9 3.9 0 0.0 6
40 - I feel my child is safe at school. 79 34.6 125 54.8 16 7.0 7 3.1 1 0.4 6
41 - I receive information about the educational services available to my child at school. 49 21.5 124 54.4 43 18.9 10 4.4 2 0.9 6
42 - My child's school building is in good condition. 72 31.6 144 63.2 11 4.8 1 0.4 0 0.0 6
43 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 50 22.2 115 51.1 45 20.0 13 5.8 2 0.9 9
44 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 44 19.3 117 51.3 51 22.4 12 5.3 4 1.8 6
45 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 12 5.3 25 11.1 36 16.0 79 35.1 73 32.4 9
46 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 58 25.6 128 56.4 35 15.4 3 1.3 3 1.3 7
47 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 41 18.1 123 54.2 51 22.5 11 4.8 1 0.4 7
48 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 55 24.1 137 60.1 33 14.5 3 1.3 0 0.0 6
49 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 42 18.6 129 57.1 44 19.5 7 3.1 4 1.8 8
50 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 58 25.4 127 55.7 39 17.1 3 1.3 1 0.4 6
51 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 49 21.5 152 66.7 19 8.3 4 1.8 4 1.8 6
52 - The community is proud of this school. 80 34.9 129 56.3 17 7.4 3 1.3 0 0.0 5
53 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 79 34.5 127 55.5 17 7.4 4 1.7 2 0.9 5
54 - I expect my child to do well in school. 154 67.2 73 31.9 2 0.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 5
55 - My child's teachers expect very good work from my child. 101 44.1 116 50.7 11 4.8 0 0.0 1 0.4 5
56 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career plans. 38 16.7 87 38.3 91 40.1 9 4.0 2 0.9 7
57 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 64 27.9 130 56.8 30 13.1 3 1.3 2 0.9 5
58 - Career-Technical Education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 36 15.9 77 34.1 105 46.5 6 2.7 2 0.9 8
59 - I am aware of adult learning opportunities offered by the district. 16 7.0 38 16.7 108 47.4 49 21.5 17 7.5 6

Data Collected in Fall, 2007
Tables Generated January 11, 2008