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School Comparison

James T Alton Middle School
vs.
Bluegrass Middle School

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

James T Alton Middle School
Bluegrass Middle School
  • Bluegrass Middle School reported a higher violent incidents than James T Alton Middle School (153 vs. 46).
  • Bluegrass Middle School reported a higher in-school suspensions than James T Alton Middle School (160 vs. 103).
  • James T Alton Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than Bluegrass Middle School (335:1 vs. 310.5:1).
  • Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Bluegrass Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than James T Alton Middle School (123 vs. 107).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

James T Alton Middle School reported a higher gifted & talented than Bluegrass Middle School (90 vs. 74).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Bluegrass Middle School reported a higher violent incidents than James T Alton Middle School (153 vs. 46).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

James T Alton Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than Bluegrass Middle School (335:1 vs. 310.5:1).

Subgroup Analysis

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

12 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
James T Alton Middle School
$13,733.63
Bluegrass Middle School
$13,733.63
Local revenue share
James T Alton Middle School
28.3%
Bluegrass Middle School
28.3%
State revenue share
James T Alton Middle School
51.8%
Bluegrass Middle School
51.8%
Federal revenue share
James T Alton Middle School
19.9%
Bluegrass Middle School
19.9%
District chronic absenteeism rate
James T Alton Middle School
23.4%
Bluegrass Middle School
23.4%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Hardin County
$67,608
Hardin County
$67,608
Poverty rate
Hardin County
11.7%
Hardin County
11.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Hardin County
24.4%
Hardin County
24.4%
Unemployment rate
Hardin County
5.2%
Hardin County
5.2%
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.