- Catonsville Middle reported a higher gifted & talented than Southwest Academy (467 vs. 243).
- Southwest Academy reported a higher students per counselor than Catonsville Middle (390.5:1 vs. 246.3:1).
- Southwest Academy reported a higher chronically absent students than Catonsville Middle (251 vs. 143).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Southwest Academy reported a higher chronically absent students than Catonsville Middle (251 vs. 143).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Catonsville Middle reported a higher gifted & talented than Southwest Academy (467 vs. 243).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Southwest Academy reported a higher violent incidents than Catonsville Middle (145 vs. 110).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Southwest Academy reported a higher students per counselor than Catonsville Middle (390.5:1 vs. 246.3:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
16 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
Catonsville Middle
$18,665.79
Southwest Academy
$18,665.79
Local revenue share
Catonsville Middle
45.5%
Southwest Academy
45.5%
State revenue share
Catonsville Middle
43%
Southwest Academy
43%
Federal revenue share
Catonsville Middle
11.5%
Southwest Academy
11.5%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Catonsville Middle
38.1%
Southwest Academy
38.1%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Baltimore County
$90,904
Baltimore County
$90,904
Poverty rate
Baltimore County
10%
Baltimore County
10%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Baltimore County
41.4%
Baltimore County
41.4%
Unemployment rate
Baltimore County
3.1%
Baltimore County
3.1%
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.