- Ridge View Community School reported a higher students per counselor than Central Middle School (526:1 vs. 237:1).
- Central Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than Ridge View Community School (78 vs. 48).
- Central Middle School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Ridge View Community School (9 vs. 2).
- Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Central Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than Ridge View Community School (78 vs. 48).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Central Middle School reported a higher gifted & talented than Ridge View Community School (2 vs. 1).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Central Middle School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Ridge View Community School (9 vs. 2).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Ridge View Community School reported a higher students per counselor than Central Middle School (526:1 vs. 237:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
7 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
Central Middle School
$15,146.2
Ridge View Community School
$20,452.27
Local revenue share
Central Middle School
27.8%
Ridge View Community School
18.8%
State revenue share
Central Middle School
62.2%
Ridge View Community School
66.3%
Federal revenue share
Central Middle School
10%
Ridge View Community School
14.9%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Central Middle School
35%
Ridge View Community School
6%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Penobscot County
$63,248
Penobscot County
$63,248
Poverty rate
Penobscot County
13.6%
Penobscot County
13.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Penobscot County
30.5%
Penobscot County
30.5%
Unemployment rate
Penobscot County
3.3%
Penobscot County
3.3%
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.