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School Comparison

Paul R Baird Middle
vs.
Palmer High

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

Paul R Baird Middle
Palmer High
  • Palmer High reported a higher chronically absent students than Paul R Baird Middle (151 vs. 76).
  • Paul R Baird Middle reported a higher students per counselor than Palmer High (133.3:1 vs. 94:1).
  • Palmer High reported a higher violent incidents than Paul R Baird Middle (58 vs. 24).
  • Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 5 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Palmer High reported a higher chronically absent students than Paul R Baird Middle (151 vs. 76).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Palmer High reported a higher violent incidents than Paul R Baird Middle (58 vs. 24).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Paul R Baird Middle reported a higher students per counselor than Palmer High (133.3:1 vs. 94:1).

Subgroup Analysis

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

16 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Palmer High

5 metrics were reported by Palmer High. Comparable data for Paul R Baird Middle is missing or suppressed.

Graduating cohort
81
AP courses offered
7
AP enrollment
52
Dual enrollment
5
SAT/ACT participation
30

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Paul R Baird Middle
$22,234.86
Palmer High
$22,553.73
Local revenue share
Paul R Baird Middle
54.4%
Palmer High
30.4%
State revenue share
Paul R Baird Middle
37.7%
Palmer High
59.9%
Federal revenue share
Paul R Baird Middle
7.8%
Palmer High
9.7%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Paul R Baird Middle
14%
Palmer High
22.8%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Hampden County
$70,535
Hampden County
$70,535
Poverty rate
Hampden County
15.7%
Hampden County
15.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Hampden County
28.9%
Hampden County
28.9%
Unemployment rate
Hampden County
5.1%
Hampden County
5.1%
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.