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School Comparison

Southern Middle
vs.
Crofton Middle

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

Southern Middle
Crofton Middle
  • Crofton Middle reported a higher gifted & talented than Southern Middle (309 vs. 69).
  • Crofton Middle reported a higher students per counselor than Southern Middle (328.3:1 vs. 258.7:1).
  • Southern Middle reported a higher chronically absent students than Crofton Middle (180 vs. 137).
  • Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Southern Middle reported a higher chronically absent students than Crofton Middle (180 vs. 137).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Crofton Middle reported a higher gifted & talented than Southern Middle (309 vs. 69).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Southern Middle reported a higher violent incidents than Crofton Middle (62 vs. 41).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Crofton Middle reported a higher students per counselor than Southern Middle (328.3:1 vs. 258.7:1).

Subgroup Analysis

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

17 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
Southern Middle
$17,624.34
Crofton Middle
$17,624.34
Local revenue share
Southern Middle
56.2%
Crofton Middle
56.2%
State revenue share
Southern Middle
33.9%
Crofton Middle
33.9%
Federal revenue share
Southern Middle
9.8%
Crofton Middle
9.8%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Southern Middle
27.2%
Crofton Middle
27.2%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Anne Arundel County
$120,324
Anne Arundel County
$120,324
Poverty rate
Anne Arundel County
5.5%
Anne Arundel County
5.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Anne Arundel County
45.2%
Anne Arundel County
45.2%
Unemployment rate
Anne Arundel County
2.7%
Anne Arundel County
2.7%
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.