- Wetumpka Middle School reported a higher gifted & talented than Southside Middle School (151 vs. 73).
- Wetumpka Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than Southside Middle School (204 vs. 129).
- Wetumpka Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than Southside Middle School (508.5:1 vs. 457:1).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Wetumpka Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than Southside Middle School (204 vs. 129).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Wetumpka Middle School reported a higher gifted & talented than Southside Middle School (151 vs. 73).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Wetumpka Middle School reported a higher violent incidents than Southside Middle School (20 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Wetumpka Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than Southside Middle School (508.5:1 vs. 457:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
14 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Wetumpka Middle School
$10,918.14
Southside Middle School
$13,364.58
Local revenue share
Wetumpka Middle School
26.3%
Southside Middle School
27.5%
State revenue share
Wetumpka Middle School
59.5%
Southside Middle School
56.8%
Federal revenue share
Wetumpka Middle School
14.3%
Southside Middle School
15.7%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Wetumpka Middle School
21.6%
Southside Middle School
32.6%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Elmore County
$75,553
Elmore County
$75,553
Poverty rate
Elmore County
10.3%
Elmore County
10.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Elmore County
24.4%
Elmore County
24.4%
Unemployment rate
Elmore County
2.6%
Elmore County
2.6%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.