- Nathan Hale Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy (135 vs. 62).
- Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy reported a higher students per counselor than Nathan Hale Middle School (225.7:1 vs. 182:1).
- Nathan Hale Middle School reported a higher violent incidents than Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy (34 vs. 27).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Nathan Hale Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy (135 vs. 62).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Nathan Hale Middle School reported a higher gifted & talented than Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy (135 vs. 134).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Nathan Hale Middle School reported a higher violent incidents than Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy (34 vs. 27).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy reported a higher students per counselor than Nathan Hale Middle School (225.7:1 vs. 182:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
13 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
Nathan Hale Middle School
$26,420.01
Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy
$26,420.01
Local revenue share
Nathan Hale Middle School
68.9%
Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy
68.9%
State revenue share
Nathan Hale Middle School
21.5%
Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy
21.5%
Federal revenue share
Nathan Hale Middle School
9.6%
Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy
9.6%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Nathan Hale Middle School
21.1%
Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy
21.1%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Western Connecticut Planning Region
$124,553
Western Connecticut Planning Region
$124,553
Poverty rate
Western Connecticut Planning Region
7.4%
Western Connecticut Planning Region
7.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Western Connecticut Planning Region
55.1%
Western Connecticut Planning Region
55.1%
Unemployment rate
Western Connecticut Planning Region
2.8%
Western Connecticut Planning Region
2.8%
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.