Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
MARYVILLE MIDDLE, MARYVILLE R-II School District

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
K-1 1 0.38
5TH 68 25.86
6TH 70 26.62
7TH 60 22.81
8TH 64 24.33

Frequency Missing = 1


My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 148 57.36
Girl 110 42.64

Frequency Missing = 6


What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 220 83.65
FATHER 35 13.31
STEPMOTHER 5 1.90
GRANDMOTHER 1 0.38
GRANDFATHER 1 0.38
OTHER RELATIVE 1 0.38

Frequency Missing = 1


How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 7 2.66
1 85 32.32
2 166 63.12
3 OR MORE 5 1.90

Frequency Missing = 1


How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 52 19.77
5 - 10 YRS 40 15.21
11 - 15 YRS 31 11.79
OVER 15 YRS 140 53.23

Frequency Missing = 1


How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 64 24.43
2 HRS 112 42.75
3 HRS 54 20.61
4 HRS 25 9.54
5 HRS 4 1.53
6 + HRS 3 1.15

Frequency Missing = 2


Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 54 20.53
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 172 65.40
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 36 13.69
OTHER 1 0.38

Frequency Missing = 1


Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 254 97.32
AFR. AMERICAN (N-HISPC) 3 1.15
ASIAN 3 1.15
HISPANIC 1 0.38

Frequency Missing = 3


How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
NONE 1 0.38
1 48 18.39
2 121 46.36
3 62 23.75
4 23 8.81
5 3 1.15
7 OR MORE 3 1.15

Frequency Missing = 3


Gifted/Talented Program
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 260 98.48
YES 4 1.52

Career-Technical Education
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 261 98.86
YES 3 1.14

Special Education
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 248 93.94
YES 16 6.06

English Language Learners
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 257 97.35
YES 7 2.65

Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
UNDER 30 2 0.77
30 - 39 131 50.19
40 - 49 113 43.30
50 - 59 14 5.36
60 OR OVER 1 0.38

Frequency Missing = 3


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 17 6.67
2 YR COLL/TECH 24 9.41
4 YR COLLEGE 201 78.82
MILITARY 5 1.96
OTHER 8 3.14

Frequency Missing = 9


Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
ELEM. SCHOOL 1 0.38
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 5 1.90
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 67 25.48
SOME COLLEGE 64 24.33
COLLEGE GRADUATE 81 30.80
GRADUATE SCHOOL 45 17.11

Frequency Missing = 1


Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 9 3.61
10,000 - 19,999 14 5.62
20,000 - 29,999 28 11.24
30,000 - 39,999 31 12.45
40,000 - 49,999 36 14.46
50,000 - 59,999 31 12.45
60,000 - 69,999 26 10.44
OVER $70,000 74 29.72

Frequency Missing = 15


Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 105 40.38
HALF A & B 76 29.23
MOSTLY B 25 9.62
HALF B & C 33 12.69
MOSTLY C 8 3.08
HALF C & D 9 3.46
MOSTLY D 2 0.77
BELOW D 2 0.77

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 91 37.30
GOTTEN WORSE 15 6.15
STAYED THE SAME 138 56.56

Frequency Missing = 20


How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 17 6.49
DOESNT DO IT 2 0.76
1/2 HR OR LESS 68 25.95
1 HR 129 49.24
2 HRS 38 14.50
MORE THAN 2 HRS 8 3.05

Frequency Missing = 2


How many hours a day does your child spend playing on the computer or with video games?
prt18 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 190 74.51
2 HRS 44 17.25
3 HRS 11 4.31
4 HRS 5 1.96
5 HRS 5 1.96

Frequency Missing = 9


Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT19a Frequency Percent
NEVER 4 1.53
ONCE/TWICE 151 57.63
3-5 TIMES 75 28.63
5-10 TIMES 19 7.25
11+ TIMES 13 4.96

Frequency Missing = 2


Gone to an open house at school.
PRT19b Frequency Percent
NEVER 13 4.96
ONCE/TWICE 208 79.39
3-5 TIMES 30 11.45
5-10 TIMES 6 2.29
11+ TIMES 5 1.91

Frequency Missing = 2


Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT19c Frequency Percent
NEVER 7 2.69
ONCE/TWICE 186 71.54
3-5 TIMES 52 20.00
5-10 TIMES 8 3.08
11+ TIMES 7 2.69

Frequency Missing = 4


Visited the school on your own.
PRT19d Frequency Percent
NEVER 62 23.85
ONCE/TWICE 118 45.38
3-5 TIMES 48 18.46
5-10 TIMES 18 6.92
11+ TIMES 14 5.38

Frequency Missing = 4


Helped with school activities.
PRT19e Frequency Percent
NEVER 118 45.56
ONCE/TWICE 92 35.52
3-5 TIMES 31 11.97
5-10 TIMES 6 2.32
11+ TIMES 12 4.63

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 54 20.85
B 125 48.26
C 58 22.39
D 9 3.47
F 3 1.16
DONT KNOW 10 3.86

Frequency Missing = 5


How much time does your child spend
reading at home each day?
prt21 Frequency Percent
no time at all 24 9.30
10-15 mins 80 31.01
20-30 mins 111 43.02
about one hour 34 13.18
2 hours or more 9 3.49

Frequency Missing = 6


I know the first name of 5
or more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22a Frequency Percent
NO 18 6.98
YES 240 93.02

Frequency Missing = 6


I know the parents of 5 or
more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22b Frequency Percent
NO 47 18.22
YES 211 81.78

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 66 25.29
YES 195 74.71

Frequency Missing = 3


I enforce family rules about
doing homework.
prt22d Frequency Percent
NO 7 2.68
YES 254 97.32

Frequency Missing = 3


My child has access to the
internet at home.
prt22e Frequency Percent
NO 47 18.22
YES 211 81.78

Frequency Missing = 6


Talk with your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt23a Frequency Percent
RARELY 2 0.77
OCCASIONALLY 24 9.20
REGULARLY 235 90.04

Frequency Missing = 3


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt23b Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 30 11.45
RARELY 64 24.43
OCCASIONALLY 106 40.46
REGULARLY 62 23.66

Frequency Missing = 2


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt23c Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 20 7.66
RARELY 20 7.66
OCCASIONALLY 124 47.51
REGULARLY 97 37.16

Frequency Missing = 3


Is your child covered by some kind
of family medical insurance?
prt24 Frequency Percent
YES-VIA EMPLOYER 153 61.20
YES-VIA OTHER 50 20.00
YES-VIA MEDICAID 35 14.00
NO MED INS 12 4.80

Frequency Missing = 14


Data Collected in Fall, 2006
Tables Generated April 04, 2007

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
MARYVILLE MIDDLE, MARYVILLE R-II 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. 66 25.3 132 50.6 52 19.9 8 3.1 3 1.1 3
26 - My child's opinions are valued by teachers and administrators. 21 8.1 126 48.5 94 36.2 17 6.5 2 0.8 4
27 - My child's school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students. 46 17.6 135 51.7 50 19.2 22 8.4 8 3.1 3
28 - My involvement in my child's education has improved his/her achievement. 97 37.0 126 48.1 37 14.1 2 0.8 0 0.0 2
29 - Parents are asked for input about school decisions 10 3.9 77 29.8 102 39.5 58 22.5 11 4.3 6
30 - Our school has a program that teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility. 42 16.3 150 58.1 52 20.2 11 4.3 3 1.2 6
31 - My school has clear procedures for handling school emergencies. 38 14.8 159 62.1 48 18.8 9 3.5 2 0.8 8
32 - There are students from my child's school that belong to street gangs. 1 0.4 24 9.4 76 29.8 95 37.3 59 23.1 9
33 - The school values and respects differences among students and their famillies. 23 8.9 125 48.4 89 34.5 14 5.4 7 2.7 6
34 - Effective assistance is provided for children having difficulty in school. 32 12.5 114 44.5 74 28.9 20 7.8 16 6.3 8
35 - The way they teach at this school works well for my child. 42 16.2 142 54.8 49 18.9 21 8.1 5 1.9 5
36 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 62 23.9 145 56.0 39 15.1 11 4.2 2 0.8 5
37 - My child likes attending this school. 85 32.8 130 50.2 31 12.0 10 3.9 3 1.2 5
38 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 100 38.5 128 49.2 27 10.4 5 1.9 0 0.0 4
39 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 90 34.7 141 54.4 18 6.9 10 3.9 0 0.0 5
40 - I feel my child is safe at school. 80 30.9 143 55.2 22 8.5 14 5.4 0 0.0 5
41 - I receive information about the educational services available to my child at school. 41 15.8 129 49.8 58 22.4 28 10.8 3 1.2 5
42 - My child's school building is in good condition. 121 46.9 103 39.9 24 9.3 5 1.9 5 1.9 6
43 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 70 26.9 110 42.3 58 22.3 17 6.5 5 1.9 4
44 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 40 15.3 118 45.2 75 28.7 22 8.4 6 2.3 3
45 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 11 4.2 26 10.0 40 15.4 100 38.6 82 31.7 5
46 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 36 14.0 127 49.2 78 30.2 15 5.8 2 0.8 6
47 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 39 15.1 141 54.4 57 22.0 17 6.6 5 1.9 5
48 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 37 14.3 143 55.4 62 24.0 14 5.4 2 0.8 6
49 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 26 10.1 111 43.2 84 32.7 29 11.3 7 2.7 7
50 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 73 28.0 130 49.8 47 18.0 9 3.4 2 0.8 3
51 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 59 22.8 140 54.1 44 17.0 15 5.8 1 0.4 5
52 - The community is proud of this school. 86 33.0 138 52.9 31 11.9 6 2.3 0 0.0 3
53 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 74 28.5 137 52.7 46 17.7 3 1.2 0 0.0 4
54 - I expect my child to do well in school. 173 66.3 81 31.0 7 2.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
55 - My child's teachers expect very good work from my child. 104 40.5 122 47.5 25 9.7 6 2.3 0 0.0 7
56 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career plans. 26 10.2 85 33.2 111 43.4 29 11.3 5 2.0 8
57 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 71 27.6 117 45.5 59 23.0 5 1.9 5 1.9 7
58 - Career-Technical Education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 41 16.0 98 38.1 109 42.4 6 2.3 3 1.2 7
59 - I am aware of adult learning opportunities offered by the district. 45 17.6 128 50.0 62 24.2 14 5.5 7 2.7 8

Data Collected in Fall, 2006
Tables Generated April 04, 2007