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School Comparison

Thoreau
vs.
Josiah Haynes

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

Thoreau
Josiah Haynes
  • Thoreau reported a higher students per counselor than Josiah Haynes (435:1 vs. 273.8:1).
  • Thoreau reported a higher chronically absent students than Josiah Haynes (45 vs. 31).
  • Josiah Haynes reported a higher counselors (full time employee) than Thoreau (1.3 vs. 1).
  • Source Data Limit: 3 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Thoreau reported a higher chronically absent students than Josiah Haynes (45 vs. 31).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Thoreau reported a higher students per counselor than Josiah Haynes (435:1 vs. 273.8:1).

Subgroup Analysis

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

14 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
Thoreau
$27,880.73
Josiah Haynes
$23,099.61
Local revenue share
Thoreau
58.9%
Josiah Haynes
50.8%
State revenue share
Thoreau
33.9%
Josiah Haynes
41.7%
Federal revenue share
Thoreau
7.2%
Josiah Haynes
7.5%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Thoreau
12.7%
Josiah Haynes
9.4%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Middlesex County
$126,779
Middlesex County
$126,779
Poverty rate
Middlesex County
7.5%
Middlesex County
7.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Middlesex County
59%
Middlesex County
59%
Unemployment rate
Middlesex County
3.6%
Middlesex County
3.6%
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.