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School Comparison

Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy
vs.
West Rocks Middle School

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

Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy
West Rocks Middle School
  • West Rocks Middle School reported a higher gifted & talented than Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy (182 vs. 134).
  • West Rocks Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy (105 vs. 62).
  • West Rocks Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy (239.7:1 vs. 225.7:1).
  • Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

West Rocks Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy (105 vs. 62).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

West Rocks Middle School reported a higher gifted & talented than Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy (182 vs. 134).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

West Rocks Middle School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy (47 vs. 40).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

West Rocks Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy (239.7:1 vs. 225.7:1).

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
West Rocks Middle School
$26,420.01
Local revenue share
Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy
68.9%
West Rocks Middle School
68.9%
State revenue share
Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy
21.5%
West Rocks Middle School
21.5%
Federal revenue share
Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy
9.6%
West Rocks Middle School
9.6%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy
21.1%
West Rocks 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.