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School Comparison

Robert F. Kennedy Middle
vs.
Southwest Middle School

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

Robert F. Kennedy Middle
Southwest Middle School
  • Southwest Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than Robert F. Kennedy Middle (479 vs. 268).
  • Southwest Middle School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Robert F. Kennedy Middle (113 vs. 40).
  • Southwest Middle School reported a higher violent incidents than Robert F. Kennedy Middle (95 vs. 58).
  • 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 Robert F. Kennedy Middle (479 vs. 268).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Southwest Middle School reported a higher gifted & talented than Robert F. Kennedy Middle (117 vs. 108).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Southwest Middle School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Robert F. Kennedy Middle (113 vs. 40).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Southwest Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than Robert F. Kennedy Middle (332:1 vs. 316:1).

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
Robert F. Kennedy Middle
$12,198.37
Southwest Middle School
$12,198.37
Local revenue share
Robert F. Kennedy Middle
32.6%
Southwest Middle School
32.6%
State revenue share
Robert F. Kennedy Middle
49.2%
Southwest Middle School
49.2%
Federal revenue share
Robert F. Kennedy Middle
18.2%
Southwest Middle School
18.2%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Robert F. Kennedy Middle
28.1%
Southwest Middle School
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.