- Roton Middle School reported a higher gifted & talented than Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy (218 vs. 134).
- Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy reported a higher students per counselor than Roton Middle School (225.7:1 vs. 182.7:1).
- Roton Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy (100 vs. 62).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Roton Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy (100 vs. 62).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Roton Middle School reported a higher gifted & talented than Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy (218 vs. 134).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Roton Middle School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy (68 vs. 40).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy reported a higher students per counselor than Roton Middle School (225.7:1 vs. 182.7:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
12 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
Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy
$26,420.01
Roton Middle School
$26,420.01
Local revenue share
Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy
68.9%
Roton Middle School
68.9%
State revenue share
Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy
21.5%
Roton Middle School
21.5%
Federal revenue share
Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy
9.6%
Roton Middle School
9.6%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy
21.1%
Roton Middle School
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.