Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
NIANGUA R-V School District

In what grade is your child?
PRt1 Frequency Percent
K-1 17 14.91
2ND 10 8.77
3RD 12 10.53
4TH 9 7.89
5TH 11 9.65
6TH 16 14.04
7TH 9 7.89
8TH 5 4.39
9TH 7 6.14
10TH 7 6.14
11TH 8 7.02
12TH 3 2.63

Frequency Missing = 1


My child is a: girl, boy
prt2 Frequency Percent
Boy 59 53.15
Girl 52 46.85

Frequency Missing = 4


What is your relationship to the
child?
prt3 Frequency Percent
MOTHER 84 73.68
FATHER 11 9.65
STEPMOTHER 7 6.14
STEPFATHER 2 1.75
GRANDMOTHER 6 5.26
GRANDFATHER 1 0.88
OTHER RELATIVE 2 1.75
UNRELATED 1 0.88

Frequency Missing = 1


How many adults in your household
work outside the home for pay?
prt4 Frequency Percent
NONE 14 12.39
1 59 52.21
2 36 31.86
3 OR MORE 4 3.54

Frequency Missing = 2


How many years have you lived
in this school district?
prt5 Frequency Percent
UNDER 5 YRS 50 43.86
5 - 10 YRS 30 26.32
11 - 15 YRS 11 9.65
OVER 15 YRS 23 20.18

Frequency Missing = 1


How many hours of television does
your child usually watch each day?
prt6 Frequency Percent
1 HR OR LESS 18 15.93
2 HRS 41 36.28
3 HRS 41 36.28
4 HRS 12 10.62
5 HRS 1 0.88

Frequency Missing = 2


Which best describes your household?
prt7 Frequency Percent
SINGLE PARENT 17 14.91
2 PRT HSHLD-M/F 63 55.26
2 PRT HSHLD-STEP 25 21.93
OTHER 9 7.89

Frequency Missing = 1


Which best describes you?
prt8 Frequency Percent
WHITE (N-HISPC) 110 96.49
HISPANIC 4 3.51

Frequency Missing = 1


How many children in your household
are under 18 years old?
prt9 Frequency Percent
NONE 1 0.88
1 24 21.05
2 46 40.35
3 27 23.68
4 3 2.63
5 13 11.40

Frequency Missing = 1


Gifted/Talented Program
prt10a Frequency Percent
NO 114 99.13
YES 1 0.87

Career-Technical Education
prt10b Frequency Percent
NO 115 100.00

Special Education
prt10c Frequency Percent
NO 103 89.57
YES 12 10.43

English Language Learners
prt10d Frequency Percent
NO 112 97.39
YES 3 2.61

Which category best describes
your age?
prt11 Frequency Percent
UNDER 30 15 13.16
30 - 39 45 39.47
40 - 49 35 30.70
50 - 59 19 16.67

Frequency Missing = 1


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 14 13.08
2 YR COLL/TECH 27 25.23
4 YR COLLEGE 56 52.34
MILITARY 3 2.80
OTHER 7 6.54

Frequency Missing = 8


Which best describes your level of
education?
prt13 Frequency Percent
ELEM. SCHOOL 3 2.65
SOME HIGH SCHOOL 24 21.24
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD 48 42.48
SOME COLLEGE 27 23.89
COLLEGE GRADUATE 8 7.08
GRADUATE SCHOOL 3 2.65

Frequency Missing = 2


Which category best describes the
total annual income of your household?
prt14 Frequency Percent
UNDER $ 10,000 11 10.78
10,000 - 19,999 14 13.73
20,000 - 29,999 20 19.61
30,000 - 39,999 20 19.61
40,000 - 49,999 15 14.71
50,000 - 59,999 10 9.80
60,000 - 69,999 5 4.90
OVER $70,000 7 6.86

Frequency Missing = 13


Which of the following best describes
your child's grades so far in school?
prt15 Frequency Percent
MOSTLY A 32 28.57
HALF A & B 23 20.54
MOSTLY B 8 7.14
HALF B & C 19 16.96
MOSTLY C 12 10.71
HALF C & D 9 8.04
MOSTLY D 4 3.57
GRADE NOT GIVEN 5 4.46

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 77 73.33
STAYED THE SAME 28 26.67

Frequency Missing = 10


How much time does your child spend
on homework each day?
prt17 Frequency Percent
DOESNT HAVE ANY 12 10.62
1/2 HR OR LESS 38 33.63
1 HR 51 45.13
2 HRS 6 5.31
MORE THAN 2 HRS 6 5.31

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 84 76.36
2 HRS 16 14.55
3 HRS 8 7.27
4 HRS 2 1.82

Frequency Missing = 5


Talked to your child's teacher.
PRT19a Frequency Percent
NEVER 6 5.31
ONCE/TWICE 38 33.63
3-5 TIMES 32 28.32
5-10 TIMES 19 16.81
11+ TIMES 18 15.93

Frequency Missing = 2


Gone to an open house at school.
PRT19b Frequency Percent
NEVER 14 12.73
ONCE/TWICE 79 71.82
3-5 TIMES 10 9.09
5-10 TIMES 3 2.73
11+ TIMES 4 3.64

Frequency Missing = 5


Attended parent/teacher meetings.
PRT19c Frequency Percent
NEVER 18 16.22
ONCE/TWICE 52 46.85
3-5 TIMES 30 27.03
5-10 TIMES 4 3.60
11+ TIMES 7 6.31

Frequency Missing = 4


Visited the school on your own.
PRT19d Frequency Percent
NEVER 13 11.71
ONCE/TWICE 28 25.23
3-5 TIMES 21 18.92
5-10 TIMES 19 17.12
11+ TIMES 30 27.03

Frequency Missing = 4


Helped with school activities.
PRT19e Frequency Percent
NEVER 42 38.18
ONCE/TWICE 35 31.82
3-5 TIMES 12 10.91
5-10 TIMES 7 6.36
11+ TIMES 14 12.73

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 7 6.19
B 61 53.98
C 28 24.78
D 7 6.19
F 2 1.77
DONT KNOW 8 7.08

Frequency Missing = 2


How much time does your child spend
reading at home each day?
prt21 Frequency Percent
no time at all 10 8.85
10-15 mins 33 29.20
20-30 mins 50 44.25
about one hour 15 13.27
2 hours or more 5 4.42

Frequency Missing = 2


I know the first name of 5
or more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22a Frequency Percent
NO 15 13.27
YES 98 86.73

Frequency Missing = 2


I know the parents of 5 or
more of my child's closest
friends.
prt22b Frequency Percent
NO 55 49.11
YES 57 50.89

Frequency Missing = 3


I enforce family rules about how many hours my child can watch TV, or play video/computer games.
prt22c Frequency Percent
NO 17 15.04
YES 96 84.96

Frequency Missing = 2


I enforce family rules about
doing homework.
prt22d Frequency Percent
NO 4 3.54
YES 109 96.46

Frequency Missing = 2


My child has access to the
internet at home.
prt22e Frequency Percent
NO 54 47.79
YES 59 52.21

Frequency Missing = 2


Talk with your child about his/her
experiences in school.
prt23a Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 1 0.88
RARELY 1 0.88
OCCASIONALLY 11 9.73
REGULARLY 100 88.50

Frequency Missing = 2


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for high school classes
prt23b Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 21 18.58
RARELY 26 23.01
OCCASIONALLY 33 29.20
REGULARLY 33 29.20

Frequency Missing = 2


Talk with your child about his/her
plans for after high school.
prt23c Frequency Percent
NOT AT ALL 10 8.85
RARELY 19 16.81
OCCASIONALLY 42 37.17
REGULARLY 42 37.17

Frequency Missing = 2


Is your child covered by some kind
of family medical insurance?
prt24 Frequency Percent
YES-VIA EMPLOYER 42 37.84
YES-VIA OTHER 12 10.81
YES-VIA MEDICAID 41 36.94
NO MED INS 16 14.41

Frequency Missing = 4


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

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Parents
Frequency Distribution Report
NIANGUA R-V 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. 19 17.0 74 66.1 14 12.5 2 1.8 3 2.7 3
26 - My child's opinions are valued by teachers and administrators. 9 7.9 57 50.0 32 28.1 9 7.9 7 6.1 1
27 - My child's school promotes an environment of mutual respect among students. 8 7.3 68 61.8 13 11.8 18 16.4 3 2.7 5
28 - My involvement in my child's education has improved his/her achievement. 36 31.6 65 57.0 12 10.5 0 0.0 1 0.9 1
29 - Parents are asked for input about school decisions 5 4.4 45 39.5 29 25.4 23 20.2 12 10.5 1
30 - Our school has a program that teaches and reinforces student self-discipline and responsibility. 10 8.8 61 54.0 28 24.8 10 8.8 4 3.5 2
31 - My school has clear procedures for handling school emergencies. 29 25.4 62 54.4 19 16.7 4 3.5 0 0.0 1
32 - There are students from my child's school that belong to street gangs. 2 1.8 10 8.8 17 14.9 45 39.5 40 35.1 1
33 - The school values and respects differences among students and their famillies. 11 9.7 57 50.4 36 31.9 6 5.3 3 2.7 2
34 - Effective assistance is provided for children having difficulty in school. 13 11.4 60 52.6 28 24.6 12 10.5 1 0.9 1
35 - The way they teach at this school works well for my child. 9 7.9 71 62.3 19 16.7 10 8.8 5 4.4 1
36 - My child is given a fair chance to succeed at school. 17 14.9 77 67.5 15 13.2 2 1.8 3 2.6 1
37 - My child likes attending this school. 36 31.6 57 50.0 12 10.5 7 6.1 2 1.8 1
38 - I can talk with my child's teachers or principal whenever I need. 43 37.7 66 57.9 3 2.6 1 0.9 1 0.9 1
39 - I know how well my child is doing in class. 37 32.5 66 57.9 11 9.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
40 - I feel my child is safe at school. 34 29.8 62 54.4 18 15.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
41 - I receive information about the educational services available to my child at school. 17 14.9 59 51.8 20 17.5 15 13.2 3 2.6 1
42 - My child's school building is in good condition. 7 6.1 46 40.4 28 24.6 26 22.8 7 6.1 1
43 - The community provides enough money to for the schools to do a good job. 4 3.5 29 25.7 46 40.7 28 24.8 6 5.3 2
44 - Discipline in my child's school is handled fairly. 13 11.5 56 49.6 29 25.7 10 8.8 5 4.4 2
45 - If I could, I would send my child to a different school. 8 7.0 14 12.3 23 20.2 33 28.9 36 31.6 1
46 - The school encourages parents to be involved. 23 20.2 68 59.6 14 12.3 8 7.0 1 0.9 1
47 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 8 7.0 51 44.7 34 29.8 13 11.4 8 7.0 1
48 - My child has been taught in school about respect for other cultures. 19 17.1 62 55.9 26 23.4 4 3.6 0 0.0 4
49 - The school offers suggestions about how I can help my child learn at home. 17 15.0 57 50.4 24 21.2 14 12.4 1 0.9 2
50 - I am a partner with the school in my child's education. 39 34.8 53 47.3 20 17.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 3
51 - I know what my child's teachers expect in school. 23 20.4 69 61.1 16 14.2 4 3.5 1 0.9 2
52 - The community is proud of this school. 12 10.4 58 50.4 35 30.4 8 7.0 2 1.7 0
53 - My child's teachers are good teachers. 28 24.3 62 53.9 15 13.0 8 7.0 2 1.7 0
54 - I expect my child to do well in school. 59 51.3 52 45.2 3 2.6 1 0.9 0 0.0 0
55 - My child's teachers expect very good work from my child. 28 24.3 74 64.3 9 7.8 3 2.6 1 0.9 0
56 - The school has helped my child establish educational and career plans. 8 7.1 31 27.7 55 49.1 16 14.3 2 1.8 3
57 - The guidance counselor is available to help my child if he/she has a personal problem. 16 14.3 64 57.1 27 24.1 4 3.6 1 0.9 3
58 - Career-Technical Education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 8 7.3 40 36.7 50 45.9 9 8.3 2 1.8 6
59 - I am aware of adult learning opportunities offered by the district. 5 4.5 22 19.6 40 35.7 31 27.7 14 12.5 3

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