- Handy Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than Western Middle School (339 vs. 141).
- Western Middle School reported a higher gifted & talented than Handy Middle School (219 vs. 105).
- Handy Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than Western Middle School (264:1 vs. 238.7:1).
- Source Data Limit: 5 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Handy Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than Western Middle School (339 vs. 141).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Western Middle School reported a higher gifted & talented than Handy Middle School (219 vs. 105).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Handy Middle School reported a higher violent incidents than Western Middle School (7 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Handy Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than Western Middle School (264:1 vs. 238.7:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
17 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
Western Middle School
$15,092.72
Handy Middle School
$15,092.72
Local revenue share
Western Middle School
19.3%
Handy Middle School
19.3%
State revenue share
Western Middle School
61%
Handy Middle School
61%
Federal revenue share
Western Middle School
19.7%
Handy Middle School
19.7%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Western Middle School
31.8%
Handy Middle School
31.8%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Bay County
$60,523
Bay County
$60,523
Poverty rate
Bay County
14%
Bay County
14%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Bay County
21.4%
Bay County
21.4%
Unemployment rate
Bay County
5.6%
Bay County
5.6%
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.