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School Comparison

Highland Mill Montessori Elementary
vs.
Villa Heights Elementary

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

Highland Mill Montessori Elementary
Villa Heights Elementary
  • Highland Mill Montessori Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Villa Heights Elementary (262:1 vs. 121:1).
  • Highland Mill Montessori Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Villa Heights Elementary (37 vs. 14).
  • Villa Heights Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Highland Mill Montessori Elementary (45 vs. 27).
  • Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Villa Heights Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Highland Mill Montessori Elementary (45 vs. 27).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Highland Mill Montessori Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Villa Heights Elementary (37 vs. 14).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Villa Heights Elementary reported a higher violent incidents than Highland Mill Montessori Elementary (8 vs. 0).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Highland Mill Montessori Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Villa Heights Elementary (262:1 vs. 121:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

12 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
Highland Mill Montessori Elementary
$12,198.37
Villa Heights Elementary
$12,198.37
Local revenue share
Highland Mill Montessori Elementary
32.6%
Villa Heights Elementary
32.6%
State revenue share
Highland Mill Montessori Elementary
49.2%
Villa Heights Elementary
49.2%
Federal revenue share
Highland Mill Montessori Elementary
18.2%
Villa Heights Elementary
18.2%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Highland Mill Montessori Elementary
28.1%
Villa Heights Elementary
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.