- West Ridge Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than Riser Middle School (605.7:1 vs. 409.4:1).
- Riser Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than West Ridge Middle School (146 vs. 66).
- West Ridge Middle School reported a higher gifted & talented than Riser Middle School (54 vs. 5).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Riser Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than West Ridge Middle School (146 vs. 66).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
West Ridge Middle School reported a higher gifted & talented than Riser Middle School (54 vs. 5).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
West Ridge Middle School reported a higher violent incidents than Riser Middle School (13 vs. 4).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
West Ridge Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than Riser Middle School (605.7:1 vs. 409.4:1).
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
Riser Middle School
$13,050.53
West Ridge Middle School
$13,050.53
Local revenue share
Riser Middle School
39.9%
West Ridge Middle School
39.9%
State revenue share
Riser Middle School
43.1%
West Ridge Middle School
43.1%
Federal revenue share
Riser Middle School
17%
West Ridge Middle School
17%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Riser Middle School
19.5%
West Ridge Middle School
19.5%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Ouachita Parish
$51,241
Ouachita Parish
$51,241
Poverty rate
Ouachita Parish
24%
Ouachita Parish
24%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Ouachita Parish
27.5%
Ouachita Parish
27.5%
Unemployment rate
Ouachita Parish
4.6%
Ouachita Parish
4.6%
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.