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School Comparison

Southwest Middle School
vs.
York Chester Middle School

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

Southwest Middle School
York Chester Middle School
  • Southwest Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than York Chester Middle School (319 vs. 144).
  • Southwest Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than York Chester Middle School (257:1 vs. 152:1).
  • Southwest Middle School reported a higher in-school suspensions than York Chester Middle School (178 vs. 102).
  • Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Southwest Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than York Chester Middle School (319 vs. 144).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Southwest Middle School reported a higher gifted & talented than York Chester Middle School (34 vs. 10).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Southwest Middle School reported a higher in-school suspensions than York Chester Middle School (178 vs. 102).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Southwest Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than York Chester Middle School (257:1 vs. 152:1).

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
Southwest Middle School
$12,189.66
York Chester Middle School
$12,189.66
Local revenue share
Southwest Middle School
20.1%
York Chester Middle School
20.1%
State revenue share
Southwest Middle School
55.4%
York Chester Middle School
55.4%
Federal revenue share
Southwest Middle School
24.6%
York Chester Middle School
24.6%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Southwest Middle School
28.7%
York Chester Middle School
28.7%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Gaston County
$65,472
Gaston County
$65,472
Poverty rate
Gaston County
12.8%
Gaston County
12.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Gaston County
26%
Gaston County
26%
Unemployment rate
Gaston County
3.7%
Gaston County
3.7%
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.