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School Comparison

Allen Ellender School
vs.
Harry S. Truman Middle School

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

Allen Ellender School
Harry S. Truman Middle School
  • Harry S. Truman Middle School reported a higher violent incidents than Allen Ellender School (213 vs. 47).
  • Allen Ellender School reported a higher students per counselor than Harry S. Truman Middle School (562:1 vs. 463:1).
  • Harry S. Truman Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than Allen Ellender School (144 vs. 83).
  • Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Harry S. Truman Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than Allen Ellender School (144 vs. 83).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Allen Ellender School reported a higher gifted & talented than Harry S. Truman Middle School (27 vs. 7).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Harry S. Truman Middle School reported a higher violent incidents than Allen Ellender School (213 vs. 47).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Allen Ellender School reported a higher students per counselor than Harry S. Truman Middle School (562:1 vs. 463:1).

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
Allen Ellender School
$14,154.97
Harry S. Truman Middle School
$14,154.97
Local revenue share
Allen Ellender School
51.4%
Harry S. Truman Middle School
51.4%
State revenue share
Allen Ellender School
28.6%
Harry S. Truman Middle School
28.6%
Federal revenue share
Allen Ellender School
20%
Harry S. Truman Middle School
20%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Allen Ellender School
19.8%
Harry S. Truman Middle School
19.8%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Jefferson Parish
$65,246
Jefferson Parish
$65,246
Poverty rate
Jefferson Parish
16.3%
Jefferson Parish
16.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Jefferson Parish
30%
Jefferson Parish
30%
Unemployment rate
Jefferson Parish
4%
Jefferson Parish
4%
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.