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School Comparison

Mineral Springs Middle
vs.
Northwest Middle

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Mineral Springs Middle
Northwest Middle
  • Mineral Springs Middle reported a higher chronically absent students than Northwest Middle (440 vs. 326).
  • Northwest Middle reported a higher students per counselor than Mineral Springs Middle (451.4:1 vs. 355.5:1).
  • Mineral Springs Middle reported a higher violent incidents than Northwest Middle (192 vs. 111).
  • Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Mineral Springs Middle reported a higher chronically absent students than Northwest Middle (440 vs. 326).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Northwest Middle reported a higher gifted & talented than Mineral Springs Middle (26 vs. 16).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Mineral Springs Middle reported a higher violent incidents than Northwest Middle (192 vs. 111).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Northwest Middle reported a higher students per counselor than Mineral Springs Middle (451.4:1 vs. 355.5:1).

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
Mineral Springs Middle
$13,811.12
Northwest Middle
$13,811.12
Local revenue share
Mineral Springs Middle
24.8%
Northwest Middle
24.8%
State revenue share
Mineral Springs Middle
51.7%
Northwest Middle
51.7%
Federal revenue share
Mineral Springs Middle
23.5%
Northwest Middle
23.5%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Mineral Springs Middle
42.5%
Northwest Middle
42.5%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Forsyth County
$65,541
Forsyth County
$65,541
Poverty rate
Forsyth County
14.7%
Forsyth County
14.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Forsyth County
36.9%
Forsyth County
36.9%
Unemployment rate
Forsyth County
3.8%
Forsyth County
3.8%
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.