- Middletown Middle reported a higher gifted & talented than Ballenger Creek Middle (226 vs. 127).
- Ballenger Creek Middle reported a higher students per counselor than Middletown Middle (263:1 vs. 201.8:1).
- Ballenger Creek Middle reported a higher violent incidents than Middletown Middle (77 vs. 23).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Ballenger Creek Middle reported a higher chronically absent students than Middletown Middle (193 vs. 160).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Middletown Middle reported a higher gifted & talented than Ballenger Creek Middle (226 vs. 127).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Ballenger Creek Middle reported a higher violent incidents than Middletown Middle (77 vs. 23).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Ballenger Creek Middle reported a higher students per counselor than Middletown Middle (263:1 vs. 201.8:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
14 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
Middletown Middle
$16,233.35
Ballenger Creek Middle
$16,233.35
Local revenue share
Middletown Middle
47.8%
Ballenger Creek Middle
47.8%
State revenue share
Middletown Middle
46.5%
Ballenger Creek Middle
46.5%
Federal revenue share
Middletown Middle
5.7%
Ballenger Creek Middle
5.7%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Middletown Middle
22%
Ballenger Creek Middle
22%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Frederick County
$120,458
Frederick County
$120,458
Poverty rate
Frederick County
6.3%
Frederick County
6.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Frederick County
44.9%
Frederick County
44.9%
Unemployment rate
Frederick County
2.6%
Frederick County
2.6%
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.