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School Comparison

University Meadows Elementary
vs.
Dorothy J. Vaughan Academy of Technology

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

University Meadows Elementary
Dorothy J. Vaughan Academy of Technology
  • University Meadows Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Dorothy J. Vaughan Academy of Technology (308 vs. 57).
  • Dorothy J. Vaughan Academy of Technology reported a higher students per counselor than University Meadows Elementary (349:1 vs. 307:1).
  • Dorothy J. Vaughan Academy of Technology reported a higher in-school suspensions than University Meadows Elementary (13 vs. 0).
  • Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

University Meadows Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Dorothy J. Vaughan Academy of Technology (308 vs. 57).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Dorothy J. Vaughan Academy of Technology reported a higher gifted & talented than University Meadows Elementary (33 vs. 22).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Dorothy J. Vaughan Academy of Technology reported a higher in-school suspensions than University Meadows Elementary (13 vs. 0).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Dorothy J. Vaughan Academy of Technology reported a higher students per counselor than University Meadows Elementary (349:1 vs. 307:1).

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
University Meadows Elementary
$12,198.37
Dorothy J. Vaughan Academy of Technology
$12,198.37
Local revenue share
University Meadows Elementary
32.6%
Dorothy J. Vaughan Academy of Technology
32.6%
State revenue share
University Meadows Elementary
49.2%
Dorothy J. Vaughan Academy of Technology
49.2%
Federal revenue share
University Meadows Elementary
18.2%
Dorothy J. Vaughan Academy of Technology
18.2%
District chronic absenteeism rate
University Meadows Elementary
28.1%
Dorothy J. Vaughan Academy of Technology
28.1%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Mecklenburg County
$83,765
Mecklenburg County
$83,765
Poverty rate
Mecklenburg County
10.4%
Mecklenburg County
10.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Mecklenburg County
48.6%
Mecklenburg County
48.6%
Unemployment rate
Mecklenburg County
3.7%
Mecklenburg 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.