- Ballard Middle School reported a higher violent incidents than Gilbert Middle School (35 vs. 0).
- Ballard Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than Gilbert Middle School (427:1 vs. 408:1).
- Gilbert Middle School reported a higher gifted & talented than Ballard Middle School (48 vs. 36).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Ballard Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than Gilbert Middle School (55 vs. 51).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Gilbert Middle School reported a higher gifted & talented than Ballard Middle School (48 vs. 36).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Ballard Middle School reported a higher violent incidents than Gilbert Middle School (35 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Ballard Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than Gilbert Middle School (427:1 vs. 408:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
9 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
Ballard Middle School
$11,724.73
Gilbert Middle School
$11,902.18
Local revenue share
Ballard Middle School
42.9%
Gilbert Middle School
52.5%
State revenue share
Ballard Middle School
53.2%
Gilbert Middle School
44.9%
Federal revenue share
Ballard Middle School
4%
Gilbert Middle School
2.6%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Ballard Middle School
16.5%
Gilbert Middle School
13.3%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Story County
$69,006
Story County
$69,006
Poverty rate
Story County
18.6%
Story County
18.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Story County
53.3%
Story County
53.3%
Unemployment rate
Story County
2.3%
Story County
2.3%
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.