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School Comparison

DENISON MIDDLE SCHOOL
vs.
WESTWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL

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

DENISON MIDDLE SCHOOL
WESTWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL
  • DENISON MIDDLE SCHOOL reported a higher students per counselor than WESTWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL (759:1 vs. 403.5:1).
  • WESTWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL reported a higher chronically absent students than DENISON MIDDLE SCHOOL (557 vs. 379).
  • DENISON MIDDLE SCHOOL reported a higher in-school suspensions than WESTWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL (58 vs. 17).
  • Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

WESTWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL reported a higher chronically absent students than DENISON MIDDLE SCHOOL (557 vs. 379).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

WESTWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL reported a higher gifted & talented than DENISON MIDDLE SCHOOL (14 vs. 10).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

DENISON MIDDLE SCHOOL reported a higher in-school suspensions than WESTWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL (58 vs. 17).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

DENISON MIDDLE SCHOOL reported a higher students per counselor than WESTWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL (759:1 vs. 403.5:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

16 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
DENISON MIDDLE SCHOOL
$11,747.05
WESTWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL
$11,747.05
Local revenue share
DENISON MIDDLE SCHOOL
34.4%
WESTWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL
34.4%
State revenue share
DENISON MIDDLE SCHOOL
46.5%
WESTWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL
46.5%
Federal revenue share
DENISON MIDDLE SCHOOL
19.1%
WESTWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL
19.1%
District chronic absenteeism rate
DENISON MIDDLE SCHOOL
42.5%
WESTWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL
42.5%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Polk County
$63,644
Polk County
$63,644
Poverty rate
Polk County
14.7%
Polk County
14.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Polk County
22.6%
Polk County
22.6%
Unemployment rate
Polk County
4.2%
Polk County
4.2%
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.