- Brighten Academy reported a higher students per counselor than Chestnut Log Middle School (815:1 vs. 330:1).
- Chestnut Log Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than Brighten Academy (276 vs. 107).
- Brighten Academy reported a higher gifted & talented than Chestnut Log Middle School (165 vs. 55).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Chestnut Log Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than Brighten Academy (276 vs. 107).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Brighten Academy reported a higher gifted & talented than Chestnut Log Middle School (165 vs. 55).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Chestnut Log Middle School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Brighten Academy (105 vs. 15).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Brighten Academy reported a higher students per counselor than Chestnut Log Middle School (815:1 vs. 330:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
14 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
Chestnut Log Middle School
$13,178.55
Brighten Academy
$13,178.55
Local revenue share
Chestnut Log Middle School
44.2%
Brighten Academy
44.2%
State revenue share
Chestnut Log Middle School
41.2%
Brighten Academy
41.2%
Federal revenue share
Chestnut Log Middle School
14.7%
Brighten Academy
14.7%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Chestnut Log Middle School
28.6%
Brighten Academy
28.6%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Douglas County
$80,764
Douglas County
$80,764
Poverty rate
Douglas County
11.3%
Douglas County
11.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Douglas County
30.8%
Douglas County
30.8%
Unemployment rate
Douglas County
3.8%
Douglas County
3.8%
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.