- Richards Middle School reported a higher gifted & talented than Arnold Middle School (194 vs. 48).
- Arnold Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than Richards Middle School (244 vs. 189).
- Arnold Middle School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Richards Middle School (141 vs. 106).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Arnold Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than Richards Middle School (244 vs. 189).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Richards Middle School reported a higher gifted & talented than Arnold Middle School (194 vs. 48).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Arnold Middle School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Richards Middle School (141 vs. 106).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Arnold Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than Richards Middle School (418.1:1 vs. 399:1).
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
Richards Middle School
$13,792.21
Arnold Middle School
$13,792.21
Local revenue share
Richards Middle School
41.4%
Arnold Middle School
41.4%
State revenue share
Richards Middle School
40.5%
Arnold Middle School
40.5%
Federal revenue share
Richards Middle School
18.2%
Arnold Middle School
18.2%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Richards Middle School
31.4%
Arnold Middle School
31.4%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Muscogee County
$56,622
Muscogee County
$56,622
Poverty rate
Muscogee County
18.8%
Muscogee County
18.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Muscogee County
29.7%
Muscogee County
29.7%
Unemployment rate
Muscogee County
4.2%
Muscogee 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.