Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
NEWBURG R-II School District

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
K-1 35 11.01
2ND 29 9.12
3RD 18 5.66
4TH 32 10.06
5TH 22 6.92
6TH 27 8.49
7TH 19 5.97
8TH 37 11.64
9TH 28 8.81
10TH 26 8.18
11TH 28 8.81
12TH 17 5.35

Frequency Missing = 4


My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 157 50.65
Girl 153 49.35

Frequency Missing = 12


What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 243 77.14
FATHER 41 13.02
STEPMOTHER 5 1.59
STEPFATHER 2 0.63
GRANDMOTHER 12 3.81
GRANDFATHER 3 0.95
OTHER RELATIVE 6 1.90
UNRELATED 3 0.95

Frequency Missing = 7


How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 8 2.52
1 123 38.68
2 179 56.29
3 OR MORE 8 2.52

Frequency Missing = 4


How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 93 29.34
5 - 10 YRS 65 20.50
11 - 15 YRS 46 14.51
OVER 15 YRS 113 35.65

Frequency Missing = 5


How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 82 25.79
2 HRS 127 39.94
3 HRS 69 21.70
4 HRS 27 8.49
5 HRS 7 2.20
6 + HRS 6 1.89

Frequency Missing = 4


Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 60 18.87
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 176 55.35
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 62 19.50
OTHER 20 6.29

Frequency Missing = 4


Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 307 96.85
AMERICAN INDIAN 8 2.52
HISPANIC 2 0.63

Frequency Missing = 5


How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
NONE 7 2.19
1 76 23.82
2 116 36.36
3 89 27.90
4 15 4.70
5 9 2.82
6 1 0.31
7 OR MORE 6 1.88

Frequency Missing = 3


Gifted/Talented Program
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 314 97.52
YES 8 2.48

Career-Technical Education
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 294 91.30
YES 28 8.70

Special Education
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 278 86.34
YES 44 13.66

English Language Learners
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 310 96.27
YES 12 3.73

Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
UNDER 30 30 9.46
30 - 39 146 46.06
40 - 49 112 35.33
50 - 59 25 7.89
60 OR OVER 4 1.26

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 30 9.80
2 YR COLL/TECH 65 21.24
4 YR COLLEGE 177 57.84
MILITARY 8 2.61
OTHER 26 8.50

Frequency Missing = 16


Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
ELEM. SCHOOL 3 0.96
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 35 11.22
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 84 26.92
SOME COLLEGE 105 33.65
COLLEGE GRADUATE 50 16.03
GRADUATE SCHOOL 35 11.22

Frequency Missing = 10


Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 16 5.13
10,000 - 19,999 50 16.03
20,000 - 29,999 53 16.99
30,000 - 39,999 37 11.86
40,000 - 49,999 38 12.18
50,000 - 59,999 38 12.18
60,000 - 69,999 35 11.22
OVER $70,000 45 14.42

Frequency Missing = 10


Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 127 39.94
HALF A & B 92 28.93
MOSTLY B 20 6.29
HALF B & C 30 9.43
MOSTLY C 14 4.40
HALF C & D 10 3.14
MOSTLY D 4 1.26
BELOW D 1 0.31
GRADE NOT GIVEN 20 6.29

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 182 59.87
GOTTEN WORSE 22 7.24
STAYED THE SAME 100 32.89

Frequency Missing = 18


How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 41 12.89
1/2 HR OR LESS 90 28.30
1 HR 132 41.51
2 HRS 43 13.52
MORE THAN 2 HRS 12 3.77

Frequency Missing = 4


How many hours a day does your child spend playing on the computer or with video games?
prt18 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 233 73.73
2 HRS 53 16.77
3 HRS 15 4.75
4 HRS 9 2.85
5 HRS 2 0.63
6 + HRS 4 1.27

Frequency Missing = 6


Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT19a Frequency Percent
NEVER 14 4.40
ONCE/TWICE 117 36.79
3-5 TIMES 113 35.53
5-10 TIMES 42 13.21
11+ TIMES 32 10.06

Frequency Missing = 4


Gone to an open house at school.
PRT19b Frequency Percent
NEVER 45 14.20
ONCE/TWICE 216 68.14
3-5 TIMES 46 14.51
5-10 TIMES 3 0.95
11+ TIMES 7 2.21

Frequency Missing = 5


Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT19c Frequency Percent
NEVER 26 8.20
ONCE/TWICE 182 57.41
3-5 TIMES 84 26.50
5-10 TIMES 15 4.73
11+ TIMES 10 3.15

Frequency Missing = 5


Visited the school on your own.
PRT19d Frequency Percent
NEVER 44 13.97
ONCE/TWICE 106 33.65
3-5 TIMES 68 21.59
5-10 TIMES 38 12.06
11+ TIMES 59 18.73

Frequency Missing = 7


Helped with school activities.
PRT19e Frequency Percent
NEVER 76 23.97
ONCE/TWICE 121 38.17
3-5 TIMES 61 19.24
5-10 TIMES 23 7.26
11+ TIMES 36 11.36

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 71 22.54
B 136 43.17
C 80 25.40
D 11 3.49
F 2 0.63
DONT KNOW 15 4.76

Frequency Missing = 7


How much time does your child spend
reading at home each day?
prt21 Frequency Percent
no time at all 43 13.61
10-15 mins 87 27.53
20-30 mins 111 35.13
about one hour 55 17.41
2 hours or more 20 6.33

Frequency Missing = 6


I know the first name of 5
or more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22a Frequency Percent
NO 18 5.66
YES 300 94.34

Frequency Missing = 4


I know the parents of 5 or
more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22b Frequency Percent
NO 89 28.08
YES 228 71.92

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 78 24.68
YES 238 75.32

Frequency Missing = 6


I enforce family rules about
doing homework.
prt22d Frequency Percent
NO 7 2.21
YES 310 97.79

Frequency Missing = 5


My child has access to the
internet at home.
prt22e Frequency Percent
NO 120 37.97
YES 196 62.03

Frequency Missing = 6


Talk with your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt23a Frequency Percent
RARELY 5 1.57
OCCASIONALLY 37 11.64
REGULARLY 276 86.79

Frequency Missing = 4


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt23b Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 41 12.89
RARELY 45 14.15
OCCASIONALLY 107 33.65
REGULARLY 125 39.31

Frequency Missing = 4


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt23c Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 23 7.23
RARELY 32 10.06
OCCASIONALLY 117 36.79
REGULARLY 146 45.91

Frequency Missing = 4


Is your child covered by some kind
of family medical insurance?
prt24 Frequency Percent
YES-VIA EMPLOYER 143 46.13
YES-VIA OTHER 41 13.23
YES-VIA MEDICAID 99 31.94
NO MED INS 27 8.71

Frequency Missing = 12


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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
NEWBURG 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. 67 20.9 178 55.6 55 17.2 14 4.4 6 1.9 2
26 - My child's opinions are valued by teachers and administrators. 45 14.2 147 46.4 84 26.5 34 10.7 7 2.2 5
27 - My child's school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students. 57 18.3 164 52.6 62 19.9 20 6.4 9 2.9 10
28 - My involvement in my child's education has improved his/her achievement. 114 35.6 167 52.2 34 10.6 4 1.3 1 0.3 2
29 - Parents are asked for input about school decisions 38 11.9 101 31.7 107 33.5 55 17.2 18 5.6 3
30 - Our school has a program that teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility. 32 10.3 157 50.6 81 26.1 37 11.9 3 1.0 12
31 - My school has clear procedures for handling school emergencies. 70 22.0 189 59.4 43 13.5 13 4.1 3 0.9 4
32 - There are students from my child's school that belong to street gangs. 13 4.2 18 5.9 86 28.0 117 38.1 73 23.8 15
33 - The school values and respects differences among students and their famillies. 36 11.4 139 44.0 107 33.9 26 8.2 8 2.5 6
34 - Effective assistance is provided for children having difficulty in school. 59 18.4 154 48.1 65 20.3 31 9.7 11 3.4 2
35 - The way they teach at this school works well for my child. 74 23.1 170 53.1 49 15.3 19 5.9 8 2.5 2
36 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 85 26.5 184 57.3 36 11.2 12 3.7 4 1.2 1
37 - My child likes attending this school. 131 40.9 135 42.2 43 13.4 7 2.2 4 1.3 2
38 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 154 48.0 143 44.5 17 5.3 4 1.2 3 0.9 1
39 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 136 42.4 155 48.3 23 7.2 6 1.9 1 0.3 1
40 - I feel my child is safe at school. 117 36.7 162 50.8 29 9.1 5 1.6 6 1.9 3
41 - I receive information about the educational services available to my child at school. 78 24.4 137 42.8 72 22.5 26 8.1 7 2.2 2
42 - My child's school building is in good condition. 68 21.3 154 48.1 59 18.4 27 8.4 12 3.8 2
43 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 16 5.0 73 22.7 107 33.3 83 25.9 42 13.1 1
44 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 54 16.8 156 48.6 71 22.1 27 8.4 13 4.0 1
45 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 16 5.0 25 7.8 61 19.1 89 27.8 129 40.3 2
46 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 90 28.2 161 50.5 55 17.2 11 3.4 2 0.6 3
47 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 35 11.0 140 43.9 90 28.2 40 12.5 14 4.4 3
48 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 47 14.8 180 56.8 72 22.7 14 4.4 4 1.3 5
49 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 45 14.1 167 52.4 80 25.1 24 7.5 3 0.9 3
50 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 88 27.5 149 46.6 67 20.9 14 4.4 2 0.6 2
51 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 85 26.7 167 52.5 52 16.4 14 4.4 0 0.0 4
52 - The community is proud of this school. 84 26.1 167 51.9 61 18.9 8 2.5 2 0.6 0
53 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 103 32.0 163 50.6 50 15.5 4 1.2 2 0.6 0
54 - I expect my child to do well in school. 198 62.1 116 36.4 4 1.3 1 0.3 0 0.0 3
55 - My child's teachers expect very good work from my child. 128 39.9 162 50.5 30 9.3 0 0.0 1 0.3 1
56 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career plans. 49 15.3 103 32.2 129 40.3 34 10.6 5 1.6 2
57 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 65 20.3 135 42.2 97 30.3 16 5.0 7 2.2 2
58 - Career-Technical Education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 55 17.2 113 35.3 128 40.0 23 7.2 1 0.3 2
59 - I am aware of adult learning opportunities offered by the district. 29 9.1 94 29.4 127 39.7 48 15.0 22 6.9 2

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