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

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
6TH 61 50.41
7TH 38 31.40
8TH 22 18.18

My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 52 46.02
Girl 61 53.98

Frequency Missing = 8


What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 96 82.05
FATHER 16 13.68
STEPMOTHER 2 1.71
STEPFATHER 1 0.85
GRANDFATHER 2 1.71

Frequency Missing = 4


How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 5 4.13
1 54 44.63
2 60 49.59
3 OR MORE 2 1.65

How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 42 35.59
5 - 10 YRS 33 27.97
11 - 15 YRS 27 22.88
OVER 15 YRS 16 13.56

Frequency Missing = 3


How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 30 25.00
2 HRS 52 43.33
3 HRS 13 10.83
4 HRS 15 12.50
5 HRS 4 3.33
6 + HRS 6 5.00

Frequency Missing = 1


Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 42 34.71
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 58 47.93
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 17 14.05
OTHER 4 3.31

Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 71 59.17
AFR. AMERICAN (N-HISPC) 32 26.67
ASIAN 6 5.00
AMERICAN INDIAN 2 1.67
HISPANIC 9 7.50

Frequency Missing = 1


How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
NONE 1 0.83
1 16 13.22
2 48 39.67
3 37 30.58
4 14 11.57
5 4 3.31
6 1 0.83

Gifted/Talented Program
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 104 85.95
YES 17 14.05

Career-Technical Education
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 115 95.04
YES 6 4.96

Special Education
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 109 90.08
YES 12 9.92

English Language Learners
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 110 90.91
YES 11 9.09

Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
UNDER 30 3 2.52
30 - 39 59 49.58
40 - 49 49 41.18
50 - 59 5 4.20
60 OR OVER 3 2.52

Frequency Missing = 2


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 7 5.83
2 YR COLL/TECH 17 14.17
4 YR COLLEGE 89 74.17
MILITARY 1 0.83
OTHER 6 5.00

Frequency Missing = 1


Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
ELEM. SCHOOL 2 1.65
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 14 11.57
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 25 20.66
SOME COLLEGE 42 34.71
COLLEGE GRADUATE 28 23.14
GRADUATE SCHOOL 10 8.26

Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 16 13.68
10,000 - 19,999 16 13.68
20,000 - 29,999 10 8.55
30,000 - 39,999 13 11.11
40,000 - 49,999 14 11.97
50,000 - 59,999 12 10.26
60,000 - 69,999 8 6.84
OVER $70,000 28 23.93

Frequency Missing = 4


Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 31 25.83
HALF A & B 35 29.17
MOSTLY B 9 7.50
HALF B & C 23 19.17
MOSTLY C 6 5.00
HALF C & D 10 8.33
MOSTLY D 2 1.67
BELOW D 4 3.33

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 89 74.17
GOTTEN WORSE 10 8.33
STAYED THE SAME 21 17.50

Frequency Missing = 1


How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 1 0.83
DOESNT DO IT 3 2.48
1/2 HR OR LESS 8 6.61
1 HR 47 38.84
2 HRS 46 38.02
MORE THAN 2 HRS 16 13.22

How many hours a day does your child spend playing on the computer or with video games?
prt18 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 88 73.95
2 HRS 21 17.65
3 HRS 4 3.36
4 HRS 3 2.52
6 + HRS 3 2.52

Frequency Missing = 2


Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT19a Frequency Percent
NEVER 3 2.50
ONCE/TWICE 39 32.50
3-5 TIMES 42 35.00
5-10 TIMES 22 18.33
11+ TIMES 14 11.67

Frequency Missing = 1


Gone to an open house at school.
PRT19b Frequency Percent
NEVER 18 14.88
ONCE/TWICE 71 58.68
3-5 TIMES 21 17.36
5-10 TIMES 9 7.44
11+ TIMES 2 1.65

Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT19c Frequency Percent
NEVER 14 11.67
ONCE/TWICE 51 42.50
3-5 TIMES 41 34.17
5-10 TIMES 7 5.83
11+ TIMES 7 5.83

Frequency Missing = 1


Visited the school on your own.
PRT19d Frequency Percent
NEVER 29 24.17
ONCE/TWICE 45 37.50
3-5 TIMES 20 16.67
5-10 TIMES 16 13.33
11+ TIMES 10 8.33

Frequency Missing = 1


Helped with school activities.
PRT19e Frequency Percent
NEVER 51 42.15
ONCE/TWICE 45 37.19
3-5 TIMES 14 11.57
5-10 TIMES 6 4.96
11+ TIMES 5 4.13

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 31 26.05
B 53 44.54
C 10 8.40
D 8 6.72
F 3 2.52
DONT KNOW 14 11.76

Frequency Missing = 2


How much time does your child spend
reading at home each day?
prt21 Frequency Percent
no time at all 1 0.83
10-15 mins 11 9.17
20-30 mins 76 63.33
about one hour 21 17.50
2 hours or more 11 9.17

Frequency Missing = 1


I know the first name of 5
or more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22a Frequency Percent
NO 22 18.18
YES 99 81.82

I know the parents of 5 or
more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22b Frequency Percent
NO 48 39.67
YES 73 60.33

I enforce family rules about how many hours my child can watch TV, or play video/computer games.
prt22c Frequency Percent
NO 27 22.31
YES 94 77.69

I enforce family rules about
doing homework.
prt22d Frequency Percent
NO 3 2.48
YES 118 97.52

My child has access to the
internet at home.
prt22e Frequency Percent
NO 41 34.17
YES 79 65.83

Frequency Missing = 1


Talk with your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt23a Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 2 1.65
RARELY 4 3.31
OCCASIONALLY 11 9.09
REGULARLY 104 85.95

Talk with your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt23b Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 3 2.48
RARELY 22 18.18
OCCASIONALLY 46 38.02
REGULARLY 50 41.32

Talk with your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt23c Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 2 1.65
RARELY 15 12.40
OCCASIONALLY 38 31.40
REGULARLY 66 54.55

Is your child covered by some kind
of family medical insurance?
prt24 Frequency Percent
YES-VIA EMPLOYER 67 56.30
YES-VIA OTHER 4 3.36
YES-VIA MEDICAID 41 34.45
NO MED INS 7 5.88

Frequency Missing = 2


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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
VALLEY PARK MIDDLE, VALLEY PARK 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. 34 28.3 61 50.8 20 16.7 1 0.8 4 3.3 1
26 - My child's opinions are valued by teachers and administrators. 23 19.2 50 41.7 35 29.2 7 5.8 5 4.2 1
27 - My child's school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students. 31 26.3 58 49.2 21 17.8 5 4.2 3 2.5 3
28 - My involvement in my child's education has improved his/her achievement. 46 39.0 50 42.4 18 15.3 2 1.7 2 1.7 3
29 - Parents are asked for input about school decisions 18 14.9 42 34.7 41 33.9 15 12.4 5 4.1 0
30 - Our school has a program that teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility. 30 25.2 71 59.7 13 10.9 5 4.2 0 0.0 2
31 - My school has clear procedures for handling school emergencies. 43 35.8 65 54.2 12 10.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
32 - There are students from my child's school that belong to street gangs. 7 5.8 19 15.8 42 35.0 32 26.7 20 16.7 1
33 - The school values and respects differences among students and their famillies. 21 18.1 63 54.3 25 21.6 4 3.4 3 2.6 5
34 - Effective assistance is provided for children having difficulty in school. 31 26.1 48 40.3 21 17.6 15 12.6 4 3.4 2
35 - The way they teach at this school works well for my child. 42 35.0 42 35.0 21 17.5 12 10.0 3 2.5 1
36 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 43 35.8 50 41.7 17 14.2 6 5.0 4 3.3 1
37 - My child likes attending this school. 44 36.7 51 42.5 17 14.2 5 4.2 3 2.5 1
38 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 55 45.8 52 43.3 9 7.5 2 1.7 2 1.7 1
39 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 47 39.2 60 50.0 10 8.3 1 0.8 2 1.7 1
40 - I feel my child is safe at school. 47 39.2 53 44.2 12 10.0 4 3.3 4 3.3 1
41 - I receive information about the educational services available to my child at school. 35 29.2 59 49.2 20 16.7 4 3.3 2 1.7 1
42 - My child's school building is in good condition. 67 55.8 46 38.3 5 4.2 2 1.7 0 0.0 1
43 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 41 34.2 48 40.0 24 20.0 4 3.3 3 2.5 1
44 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 32 26.7 52 43.3 23 19.2 8 6.7 5 4.2 1
45 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 9 7.6 10 8.4 21 17.6 44 37.0 35 29.4 2
46 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 41 34.2 60 50.0 15 12.5 3 2.5 1 0.8 1
47 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 21 17.5 59 49.2 23 19.2 9 7.5 8 6.7 1
48 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 36 30.0 54 45.0 21 17.5 6 5.0 3 2.5 1
49 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 32 26.7 56 46.7 20 16.7 8 6.7 4 3.3 1
50 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 38 31.7 58 48.3 13 10.8 5 4.2 6 5.0 1
51 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 36 30.3 61 51.3 18 15.1 2 1.7 2 1.7 2
52 - The community is proud of this school. 45 37.8 54 45.4 18 15.1 0 0.0 2 1.7 2
53 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 49 40.8 54 45.0 12 10.0 3 2.5 2 1.7 1
54 - I expect my child to do well in school. 79 65.8 37 30.8 2 1.7 0 0.0 2 1.7 1
55 - My child's teachers expect very good work from my child. 55 45.8 55 45.8 8 6.7 0 0.0 2 1.7 1
56 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career plans. 30 25.0 36 30.0 43 35.8 8 6.7 3 2.5 1
57 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 46 38.3 47 39.2 25 20.8 2 1.7 0 0.0 1
58 - Career-Technical Education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 22 18.3 45 37.5 48 40.0 4 3.3 1 0.8 1
59 - I am aware of adult learning opportunities offered by the district. 12 10.0 36 30.0 47 39.2 18 15.0 7 5.8 1

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