Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
CENTRAL ELEM., DEXTER R-XI School District

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
K-1 1 0.27
2ND 1 0.27
3RD 128 34.32
4TH 127 34.05
5TH 115 30.83
6TH 1 0.27

Frequency Missing = 3


My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 184 50.27
Girl 182 49.73

Frequency Missing = 10


What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 308 83.24
FATHER 39 10.54
STEPMOTHER 6 1.62
STEPFATHER 5 1.35
GRANDMOTHER 10 2.70
OTHER RELATIVE 1 0.27
UNRELATED 1 0.27

Frequency Missing = 6


How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 19 5.16
1 155 42.12
2 188 51.09
3 OR MORE 6 1.63

Frequency Missing = 8


How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 98 26.49
5 - 10 YRS 92 24.86
11 - 15 YRS 39 10.54
OVER 15 YRS 141 38.11

Frequency Missing = 6


How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 134 36.22
2 HRS 152 41.08
3 HRS 59 15.95
4 HRS 20 5.41
5 HRS 4 1.08
6 + HRS 1 0.27

Frequency Missing = 6


Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 67 18.16
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 218 59.08
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 70 18.97
OTHER 14 3.79

Frequency Missing = 7


Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 357 96.75
AFR. AMERICAN (N-HISPC) 1 0.27
ASIAN 2 0.54
AMERICAN INDIAN 5 1.36
HISPANIC 4 1.08

Frequency Missing = 7


How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
NONE 1 0.27
1 74 19.84
2 169 45.31
3 97 26.01
4 23 6.17
5 5 1.34
6 4 1.07

Frequency Missing = 3


Gifted/Talented Program
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 351 93.35
YES 25 6.65

Career-Technical Education
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 372 98.94
YES 4 1.06

Special Education
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 346 92.02
YES 30 7.98

English Language Learners
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 364 96.81
YES 12 3.19

Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
UNDER 30 42 11.38
30 - 39 223 60.43
40 - 49 89 24.12
50 - 59 10 2.71
60 OR OVER 5 1.36

Frequency Missing = 7


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 21 5.74
2 YR COLL/TECH 75 20.49
4 YR COLLEGE 246 67.21
MILITARY 6 1.64
OTHER 18 4.92

Frequency Missing = 10


Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
ELEM. SCHOOL 4 1.08
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 40 10.81
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 119 32.16
SOME COLLEGE 89 24.05
COLLEGE GRADUATE 73 19.73
GRADUATE SCHOOL 45 12.16

Frequency Missing = 6


Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 29 8.08
10,000 - 19,999 47 13.09
20,000 - 29,999 45 12.53
30,000 - 39,999 44 12.26
40,000 - 49,999 43 11.98
50,000 - 59,999 32 8.91
60,000 - 69,999 21 5.85
OVER $70,000 98 27.30

Frequency Missing = 17


Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 176 47.57
HALF A & B 108 29.19
MOSTLY B 23 6.22
HALF B & C 44 11.89
MOSTLY C 11 2.97
HALF C & D 4 1.08
MOSTLY D 1 0.27
BELOW D 1 0.27
GRADE NOT GIVEN 2 0.54

Frequency Missing = 6


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 158 44.63
GOTTEN WORSE 21 5.93
STAYED THE SAME 175 49.44

Frequency Missing = 22


How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 35 9.36
1/2 HR OR LESS 159 42.51
1 HR 146 39.04
2 HRS 28 7.49
MORE THAN 2 HRS 6 1.60

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 324 87.33
2 HRS 41 11.05
3 HRS 2 0.54
4 HRS 3 0.81
5 HRS 1 0.27

Frequency Missing = 5


Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT19a Frequency Percent
NEVER 16 4.32
ONCE/TWICE 161 43.51
3-5 TIMES 122 32.97
5-10 TIMES 40 10.81
11+ TIMES 31 8.38

Frequency Missing = 6


Gone to an open house at school.
PRT19b Frequency Percent
NEVER 36 9.63
ONCE/TWICE 230 61.50
3-5 TIMES 89 23.80
5-10 TIMES 11 2.94
11+ TIMES 8 2.14

Frequency Missing = 2


Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT19c Frequency Percent
NEVER 22 5.95
ONCE/TWICE 209 56.49
3-5 TIMES 118 31.89
5-10 TIMES 12 3.24
11+ TIMES 9 2.43

Frequency Missing = 6


Visited the school on your own.
PRT19d Frequency Percent
NEVER 110 29.81
ONCE/TWICE 163 44.17
3-5 TIMES 52 14.09
5-10 TIMES 23 6.23
11+ TIMES 21 5.69

Frequency Missing = 7


Helped with school activities.
PRT19e Frequency Percent
NEVER 127 34.60
ONCE/TWICE 147 40.05
3-5 TIMES 63 17.17
5-10 TIMES 12 3.27
11+ TIMES 18 4.90

Frequency Missing = 9


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 89 24.18
B 173 47.01
C 62 16.85
D 18 4.89
F 2 0.54
DONT KNOW 24 6.52

Frequency Missing = 8


How much time does your child spend
reading at home each day?
prt21 Frequency Percent
no time at all 14 3.76
10-15 mins 92 24.73
20-30 mins 196 52.69
about one hour 59 15.86
2 hours or more 11 2.96

Frequency Missing = 4


I know the first name of 5
or more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22a Frequency Percent
NO 40 10.81
YES 330 89.19

Frequency Missing = 6


I know the parents of 5 or
more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22b Frequency Percent
NO 122 32.88
YES 249 67.12

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 57 15.45
YES 312 84.55

Frequency Missing = 7


I enforce family rules about
doing homework.
prt22d Frequency Percent
NO 2 0.54
YES 368 99.46

Frequency Missing = 6


My child has access to the
internet at home.
prt22e Frequency Percent
NO 119 32.34
YES 249 67.66

Frequency Missing = 8


Talk with your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt23a Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 1 0.27
RARELY 6 1.62
OCCASIONALLY 31 8.38
REGULARLY 332 89.73

Frequency Missing = 6


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt23b Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 67 18.11
RARELY 97 26.22
OCCASIONALLY 128 34.59
REGULARLY 78 21.08

Frequency Missing = 6


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt23c Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 27 7.32
RARELY 58 15.72
OCCASIONALLY 181 49.05
REGULARLY 103 27.91

Frequency Missing = 7


Is your child covered by some kind
of family medical insurance?
prt24 Frequency Percent
YES-VIA EMPLOYER 185 50.41
YES-VIA OTHER 34 9.26
YES-VIA MEDICAID 126 34.33
NO MED INS 22 5.99

Frequency Missing = 9


Data Collected in Fall, 2008
Tables Generated November 26, 2008

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
CENTRAL ELEM., DEXTER R-XI 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. 58 15.7 194 52.6 90 24.4 23 6.2 4 1.1 7
26 - My child's opinions are valued by teachers and administrators. 30 8.2 130 35.3 155 42.1 45 12.2 8 2.2 8
27 - My child's school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students. 57 15.7 193 53.3 78 21.5 29 8.0 5 1.4 14
28 - My involvement in my child's education has improved his/her achievement. 152 41.3 174 47.3 39 10.6 3 0.8 0 0.0 8
29 - Parents are asked for input about school decisions 17 4.6 84 22.6 144 38.7 94 25.3 33 8.9 4
30 - Our school has a program that teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility. 52 14.1 213 57.9 80 21.7 17 4.6 6 1.6 8
31 - My school has clear procedures for handling school emergencies. 97 26.5 213 58.2 50 13.7 5 1.4 1 0.3 10
32 - There are students from my child's school that belong to street gangs. 3 0.8 7 1.9 62 17.0 128 35.2 164 45.1 12
33 - The school values and respects differences among students and their famillies. 25 6.8 130 35.3 158 42.9 36 9.8 19 5.2 8
34 - Effective assistance is provided for children having difficulty in school. 48 13.2 161 44.1 109 29.9 32 8.8 15 4.1 11
35 - The way they teach at this school works well for my child. 68 18.4 189 51.2 85 23.0 21 5.7 6 1.6 7
36 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 70 18.9 223 60.3 63 17.0 12 3.2 2 0.5 6
37 - My child likes attending this school. 106 28.6 193 52.2 46 12.4 17 4.6 8 2.2 6
38 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 131 35.5 190 51.5 42 11.4 4 1.1 2 0.5 7
39 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 143 38.9 193 52.4 28 7.6 4 1.1 0 0.0 8
40 - I feel my child is safe at school. 113 30.6 210 56.9 39 10.6 5 1.4 2 0.5 7
41 - I receive information about the educational services available to my child at school. 68 18.6 191 52.2 85 23.2 18 4.9 4 1.1 10
42 - My child's school building is in good condition. 122 33.2 209 56.8 30 8.2 7 1.9 0 0.0 8
43 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 88 23.9 178 48.4 90 24.5 9 2.4 3 0.8 8
44 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 55 15.0 178 48.5 93 25.3 31 8.4 10 2.7 9
45 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 21 5.7 38 10.3 61 16.5 125 33.8 125 33.8 6
46 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 69 18.9 183 50.0 88 24.0 20 5.5 6 1.6 10
47 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 29 7.9 156 42.3 125 33.9 40 10.8 19 5.1 7
48 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 38 10.4 162 44.5 123 33.8 31 8.5 10 2.7 12
49 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 45 12.4 192 52.7 93 25.5 25 6.9 9 2.5 12
50 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 101 27.5 175 47.7 68 18.5 19 5.2 4 1.1 9
51 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 96 26.0 226 61.2 42 11.4 4 1.1 1 0.3 7
52 - The community is proud of this school. 111 29.8 189 50.8 63 16.9 8 2.2 1 0.3 4
53 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 113 30.6 205 55.6 41 11.1 8 2.2 2 0.5 7
54 - I expect my child to do well in school. 245 66.2 121 32.7 4 1.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 6
55 - My child's teachers expect very good work from my child. 145 39.5 198 54.0 23 6.3 0 0.0 1 0.3 9
56 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career plans. 20 5.5 90 24.9 203 56.1 41 11.3 8 2.2 14
57 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 47 12.8 174 47.4 128 34.9 16 4.4 2 0.5 9
58 - Career-Technical Education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 22 6.0 84 23.1 232 63.7 16 4.4 10 2.7 12
59 - I am aware of adult learning opportunities offered by the district. 20 5.5 70 19.2 161 44.1 74 20.3 40 11.0 11

Data Collected in Fall, 2008
Tables Generated November 26, 2008