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School Comparison

Mary B Austin Elementary School
vs.
ER Dickson Elementary School

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Mary B Austin Elementary School
ER Dickson Elementary School
  • ER Dickson Elementary School reported a higher chronically absent students than Mary B Austin Elementary School (329 vs. 105).
  • Mary B Austin Elementary School reported a higher students per counselor than ER Dickson Elementary School (540:1 vs. 508.5:1).
  • Mary B Austin Elementary School reported a higher gifted & talented than ER Dickson Elementary School (68 vs. 41).
  • Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

ER Dickson Elementary School reported a higher chronically absent students than Mary B Austin Elementary School (329 vs. 105).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Mary B Austin Elementary School reported a higher gifted & talented than ER Dickson Elementary School (68 vs. 41).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

ER Dickson Elementary School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Mary B Austin Elementary School (19 vs. 2).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Mary B Austin Elementary School reported a higher students per counselor than ER Dickson Elementary School (540:1 vs. 508.5:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

15 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
Mary B Austin Elementary School
$13,244.89
ER Dickson Elementary School
$13,244.89
Local revenue share
Mary B Austin Elementary School
26.4%
ER Dickson Elementary School
26.4%
State revenue share
Mary B Austin Elementary School
49.7%
ER Dickson Elementary School
49.7%
Federal revenue share
Mary B Austin Elementary School
23.9%
ER Dickson Elementary School
23.9%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Mary B Austin Elementary School
40.2%
ER Dickson Elementary School
40.2%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Mobile County
$58,119
Mobile County
$58,119
Poverty rate
Mobile County
16.3%
Mobile County
16.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Mobile County
25.2%
Mobile County
25.2%
Unemployment rate
Mobile County
3.8%
Mobile County
3.8%
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.