- Sandy Hill Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than South Dorchester School (362:1 vs. 196:1).
- Sandy Hill Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than South Dorchester School (164 vs. 58).
- Sandy Hill Elementary reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than South Dorchester School (17 vs. 3).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Sandy Hill Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than South Dorchester School (164 vs. 58).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
South Dorchester School reported a higher gifted & talented than Sandy Hill Elementary (7 vs. 3).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Sandy Hill Elementary reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than South Dorchester School (17 vs. 3).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Sandy Hill Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than South Dorchester School (362:1 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
Sandy Hill Elementary
$21,340.48
South Dorchester School
$21,340.48
Local revenue share
Sandy Hill Elementary
22.6%
South Dorchester School
22.6%
State revenue share
Sandy Hill Elementary
59.9%
South Dorchester School
59.9%
Federal revenue share
Sandy Hill Elementary
17.5%
South Dorchester School
17.5%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Sandy Hill Elementary
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.