- Maple Elementary School reported a higher students per counselor than South Dorchester School (338:1 vs. 196:1).
- Maple Elementary School reported a higher chronically absent students than South Dorchester School (155 vs. 58).
- Maple Elementary School reported a higher gifted & talented than South Dorchester School (10 vs. 7).
- Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Maple Elementary School reported a higher chronically absent students than South Dorchester School (155 vs. 58).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Maple Elementary School reported a higher gifted & talented than South Dorchester School (10 vs. 7).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
South Dorchester School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Maple Elementary School (1 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Maple Elementary School reported a higher students per counselor than South Dorchester School (338:1 vs. 196:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
11 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
Maple Elementary School
$21,340.48
South Dorchester School
$21,340.48
Local revenue share
Maple Elementary School
22.6%
South Dorchester School
22.6%
State revenue share
Maple Elementary School
59.9%
South Dorchester School
59.9%
Federal revenue share
Maple Elementary School
17.5%
South Dorchester School
17.5%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Maple Elementary School
44.7%
South Dorchester School
44.7%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Dorchester County
$60,495
Dorchester County
$60,495
Poverty rate
Dorchester County
16.3%
Dorchester County
16.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Dorchester County
18.8%
Dorchester County
18.8%
Unemployment rate
Dorchester County
3.5%
Dorchester County
3.5%
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.