- North Dorchester Middle School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Mace's Lane Middle School (123 vs. 1).
- Mace's Lane Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than North Dorchester Middle School (247 vs. 176).
- Mace's Lane Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than North Dorchester Middle School (183.7:1 vs. 145.7:1).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Mace's Lane Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than North Dorchester Middle School (247 vs. 176).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
North Dorchester Middle School reported a higher gifted & talented than Mace's Lane Middle School (20 vs. 5).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
North Dorchester Middle School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Mace's Lane Middle School (123 vs. 1).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Mace's Lane Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than North Dorchester Middle School (183.7:1 vs. 145.7:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
15 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
North Dorchester Middle School
$21,340.48
Mace's Lane Middle School
$21,340.48
Local revenue share
North Dorchester Middle School
22.6%
Mace's Lane Middle School
22.6%
State revenue share
North Dorchester Middle School
59.9%
Mace's Lane Middle School
59.9%
Federal revenue share
North Dorchester Middle School
17.5%
Mace's Lane Middle School
17.5%
District chronic absenteeism rate
North Dorchester Middle School
44.7%
Mace's Lane Middle 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.