- Western Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than Taylor Middle School (588:1 vs. 406:1).
- Western Middle School reported a higher gifted & talented than Taylor Middle School (135 vs. 19).
- Taylor Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than Western Middle School (141 vs. 91).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Taylor Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than Western Middle School (141 vs. 91).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Western Middle School reported a higher gifted & talented than Taylor Middle School (135 vs. 19).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Western Middle School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Taylor Middle School (51 vs. 27).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Western Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than Taylor Middle School (588:1 vs. 406:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
13 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
Western Middle School
$11,600.08
Taylor Middle School
$11,822.31
Local revenue share
Western Middle School
26.5%
Taylor Middle School
23.9%
State revenue share
Western Middle School
61%
Taylor Middle School
65.7%
Federal revenue share
Western Middle School
12.5%
Taylor Middle School
10.5%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Western Middle School
19.1%
Taylor Middle School
31%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Howard County
$62,496
Howard County
$62,496
Poverty rate
Howard County
12.5%
Howard County
12.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Howard County
20%
Howard County
20%
Unemployment rate
Howard County
6.9%
Howard County
6.9%
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.