- McPherson Magnet reported a higher students per counselor than Hewes Middle (848:1 vs. 430:1).
- Hewes Middle reported a higher gifted & talented than McPherson Magnet (116 vs. 53).
- Hewes Middle reported a higher chronically absent students than McPherson Magnet (121 vs. 90).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Hewes Middle reported a higher chronically absent students than McPherson Magnet (121 vs. 90).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Hewes Middle reported a higher gifted & talented than McPherson Magnet (116 vs. 53).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Hewes Middle reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than McPherson Magnet (16 vs. 10).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
McPherson Magnet reported a higher students per counselor than Hewes Middle (848:1 vs. 430:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
11 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
McPherson Magnet
$15,132.73
Hewes Middle
$15,380.62
Local revenue share
McPherson Magnet
48.3%
Hewes Middle
50.6%
State revenue share
McPherson Magnet
43.6%
Hewes Middle
41.7%
Federal revenue share
McPherson Magnet
8.1%
Hewes Middle
7.7%
District chronic absenteeism rate
McPherson Magnet
24.2%
Hewes Middle
18%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Orange County
$113,702
Orange County
$113,702
Poverty rate
Orange County
9.5%
Orange County
9.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Orange County
43.4%
Orange County
43.4%
Unemployment rate
Orange County
3.9%
Orange County
3.9%
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.