Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
BRENTWOOD MIDDLE, BRENTWOOD School District

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
6TH 18 21.69
7TH 35 42.17
8TH 30 36.14

Frequency Missing = 2


My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 34 41.98
Girl 47 58.02

Frequency Missing = 4


What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 67 79.76
FATHER 16 19.05
OTHER RELATIVE 1 1.19

Frequency Missing = 1


How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
1 32 38.10
2 50 59.52
3 OR MORE 2 2.38

Frequency Missing = 1


How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 20 24.69
5 - 10 YRS 15 18.52
11 - 15 YRS 18 22.22
OVER 15 YRS 28 34.57

Frequency Missing = 4


How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 31 36.90
2 HRS 34 40.48
3 HRS 13 15.48
4 HRS 4 4.76
5 HRS 2 2.38

Frequency Missing = 1


Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 15 17.86
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 57 67.86
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 9 10.71
OTHER 3 3.57

Frequency Missing = 1


Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 65 78.31
AFR. AMERICAN (N-HISPC) 15 18.07
ASIAN 2 2.41
HISPANIC 1 1.20

Frequency Missing = 2


How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
NONE 1 1.19
1 25 29.76
2 32 38.10
3 19 22.62
4 5 5.95
5 2 2.38

Frequency Missing = 1


Gifted/Talented Program
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 65 76.47
YES 20 23.53

Career-Technical Education
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 83 97.65
YES 2 2.35

Special Education
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 72 84.71
YES 13 15.29

English Language Learners
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 83 97.65
YES 2 2.35

Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
UNDER 30 2 2.35
30 - 39 15 17.65
40 - 49 55 64.71
50 - 59 12 14.12
60 OR OVER 1 1.18

What one thing is likely to take the largest share of your child's time in the year after high school?
prt12 Frequency Percent
2 YR COLL/TECH 6 7.06
4 YR COLLEGE 78 91.76
OTHER 1 1.18

Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 1 1.18
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 9 10.59
SOME COLLEGE 29 34.12
COLLEGE GRADUATE 28 32.94
GRADUATE SCHOOL 18 21.18

Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 1 1.23
10,000 - 19,999 4 4.94
20,000 - 29,999 5 6.17
30,000 - 39,999 11 13.58
40,000 - 49,999 5 6.17
50,000 - 59,999 7 8.64
60,000 - 69,999 8 9.88
OVER $70,000 40 49.38

Frequency Missing = 4


Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 48 58.54
HALF A & B 22 26.83
MOSTLY B 6 7.32
HALF B & C 2 2.44
MOSTLY C 2 2.44
HALF C & D 1 1.22
MOSTLY D 1 1.22

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 52 64.20
GOTTEN WORSE 4 4.94
STAYED THE SAME 25 30.86

Frequency Missing = 4


How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
1/2 HR OR LESS 14 16.87
1 HR 34 40.96
2 HRS 27 32.53
MORE THAN 2 HRS 8 9.64

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 68 80.95
2 HRS 12 14.29
3 HRS 4 4.76

Frequency Missing = 1


Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT19a Frequency Percent
NEVER 1 1.20
ONCE/TWICE 29 34.94
3-5 TIMES 27 32.53
5-10 TIMES 13 15.66
11+ TIMES 13 15.66

Frequency Missing = 2


Gone to an open house at school.
PRT19b Frequency Percent
NEVER 4 4.82
ONCE/TWICE 62 74.70
3-5 TIMES 15 18.07
5-10 TIMES 1 1.20
11+ TIMES 1 1.20

Frequency Missing = 2


Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT19c Frequency Percent
NEVER 7 8.54
ONCE/TWICE 44 53.66
3-5 TIMES 24 29.27
5-10 TIMES 4 4.88
11+ TIMES 3 3.66

Frequency Missing = 3


Visited the school on your own.
PRT19d Frequency Percent
NEVER 14 17.07
ONCE/TWICE 25 30.49
3-5 TIMES 24 29.27
5-10 TIMES 9 10.98
11+ TIMES 10 12.20

Frequency Missing = 3


Helped with school activities.
PRT19e Frequency Percent
NEVER 24 28.92
ONCE/TWICE 32 38.55
3-5 TIMES 11 13.25
5-10 TIMES 5 6.02
11+ TIMES 11 13.25

Frequency Missing = 2


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 36 42.86
B 34 40.48
C 10 11.90
DONT KNOW 4 4.76

Frequency Missing = 1


How much time does your child spend
reading at home each day?
prt21 Frequency Percent
no time at all 4 4.76
10-15 mins 21 25.00
20-30 mins 37 44.05
about one hour 16 19.05
2 hours or more 6 7.14

Frequency Missing = 1


I know the first name of 5
or more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22a Frequency Percent
NO 5 6.02
YES 78 93.98

Frequency Missing = 2


I know the parents of 5 or
more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22b Frequency Percent
NO 19 22.62
YES 65 77.38

Frequency Missing = 1


I enforce family rules about how many hours my child can watch TV, or play video/computer games.
prt22c Frequency Percent
NO 16 19.05
YES 68 80.95

Frequency Missing = 1


I enforce family rules about
doing homework.
prt22d Frequency Percent
NO 3 3.57
YES 81 96.43

Frequency Missing = 1


My child has access to the
internet at home.
prt22e Frequency Percent
NO 5 5.95
YES 79 94.05

Frequency Missing = 1


Talk with your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt23a Frequency Percent
RARELY 2 2.38
OCCASIONALLY 4 4.76
REGULARLY 78 92.86

Frequency Missing = 1


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt23b Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 7 8.33
RARELY 11 13.10
OCCASIONALLY 39 46.43
REGULARLY 27 32.14

Frequency Missing = 1


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt23c Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 3 3.57
RARELY 12 14.29
OCCASIONALLY 35 41.67
REGULARLY 34 40.48

Frequency Missing = 1


Is your child covered by some kind
of family medical insurance?
prt24 Frequency Percent
YES-VIA EMPLOYER 63 76.83
YES-VIA OTHER 9 10.98
YES-VIA MEDICAID 7 8.54
NO MED INS 3 3.66

Frequency Missing = 3


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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
BRENTWOOD MIDDLE, BRENTWOOD 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. 24 29.3 39 47.6 14 17.1 4 4.9 1 1.2 3
26 - My child's opinions are valued by teachers and administrators. 17 21.0 39 48.1 21 25.9 3 3.7 1 1.2 4
27 - My child's school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students. 28 34.1 40 48.8 11 13.4 3 3.7 0 0.0 3
28 - My involvement in my child's education has improved his/her achievement. 43 51.8 30 36.1 9 10.8 1 1.2 0 0.0 2
29 - Parents are asked for input about school decisions 19 22.9 29 34.9 24 28.9 10 12.0 1 1.2 2
30 - Our school has a program that teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility. 19 23.2 46 56.1 11 13.4 5 6.1 1 1.2 3
31 - My school has clear procedures for handling school emergencies. 30 36.1 42 50.6 10 12.0 1 1.2 0 0.0 2
32 - There are students from my child's school that belong to street gangs. 2 2.4 3 3.6 25 30.1 33 39.8 20 24.1 2
33 - The school values and respects differences among students and their famillies. 15 18.3 41 50.0 19 23.2 6 7.3 1 1.2 3
34 - Effective assistance is provided for children having difficulty in school. 21 25.3 40 48.2 18 21.7 4 4.8 0 0.0 2
35 - The way they teach at this school works well for my child. 25 30.1 44 53.0 9 10.8 5 6.0 0 0.0 2
36 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 28 33.7 48 57.8 3 3.6 4 4.8 0 0.0 2
37 - My child likes attending this school. 39 47.0 33 39.8 9 10.8 1 1.2 1 1.2 2
38 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 35 42.2 41 49.4 7 8.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
39 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 36 43.4 45 54.2 2 2.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
40 - I feel my child is safe at school. 27 32.5 46 55.4 9 10.8 1 1.2 0 0.0 2
41 - I receive information about the educational services available to my child at school. 22 26.8 40 48.8 18 22.0 2 2.4 0 0.0 3
42 - My child's school building is in good condition. 23 27.7 52 62.7 6 7.2 2 2.4 0 0.0 2
43 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 19 23.2 40 48.8 19 23.2 2 2.4 2 2.4 3
44 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 11 13.3 36 43.4 24 28.9 9 10.8 3 3.6 2
45 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 1 1.2 5 6.1 10 12.2 32 39.0 34 41.5 3
46 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 30 36.1 44 53.0 6 7.2 3 3.6 0 0.0 2
47 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 20 24.1 47 56.6 16 19.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
48 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 26 32.1 45 55.6 9 11.1 1 1.2 0 0.0 4
49 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 16 19.3 47 56.6 16 19.3 4 4.8 0 0.0 2
50 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 33 39.8 40 48.2 7 8.4 2 2.4 1 1.2 2
51 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 20 24.1 57 68.7 4 4.8 2 2.4 0 0.0 2
52 - The community is proud of this school. 36 42.4 46 54.1 3 3.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
53 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 33 39.8 41 49.4 9 10.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
54 - I expect my child to do well in school. 61 71.8 23 27.1 1 1.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
55 - My child's teachers expect very good work from my child. 39 47.0 39 47.0 4 4.8 1 1.2 0 0.0 2
56 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career plans. 4 4.8 34 41.0 37 44.6 6 7.2 2 2.4 2
57 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 24 29.3 37 45.1 18 22.0 2 2.4 1 1.2 3
58 - Career-Technical Education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 7 8.5 15 18.3 53 64.6 6 7.3 1 1.2 3
59 - I am aware of adult learning opportunities offered by the district. 4 4.8 8 9.6 30 36.1 32 38.6 9 10.8 2
60 - My child would benefit from more instructional time in school. 12 14.5 24 28.9 15 18.1 19 22.9 13 15.7 2
61 - To provide more time, I would support an extended school year. 13 15.7 15 18.1 10 12.0 22 26.5 23 27.7 2
62 - To provide more time, I would support an extended instructional day. 9 10.8 16 19.3 14 16.9 25 30.1 19 22.9 2
63 - My district should expand its preschool programs. 14 16.9 19 22.9 39 47.0 8 9.6 3 3.6 2

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