- Mariner Middle School reported a higher violent incidents than Beacon Middle School (39 vs. 16).
- Beacon Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than Mariner Middle School (210 vs. 193).
- Mariner Middle School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Beacon Middle School (29 vs. 14).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Beacon Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than Mariner Middle School (210 vs. 193).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Mariner Middle School reported a higher gifted & talented than Beacon Middle School (71 vs. 70).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Mariner Middle School reported a higher violent incidents than Beacon Middle School (39 vs. 16).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Beacon Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than Mariner Middle School (343.5:1 vs. 336:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
18 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
Mariner Middle School
$20,711.65
Beacon Middle School
$20,711.65
Local revenue share
Mariner Middle School
40.8%
Beacon Middle School
40.8%
State revenue share
Mariner Middle School
52.2%
Beacon Middle School
52.2%
Federal revenue share
Mariner Middle School
7%
Beacon Middle School
7%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Mariner Middle School
22%
Beacon Middle School
22%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Sussex County
$78,162
Sussex County
$78,162
Poverty rate
Sussex County
11.5%
Sussex County
11.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Sussex County
32.6%
Sussex County
32.6%
Unemployment rate
Sussex County
3.6%
Sussex County
3.6%
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.