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School Comparison

Emma B Trask Middle
vs.
Holly Shelter Middle School

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

Emma B Trask Middle
Holly Shelter Middle School
  • Holly Shelter Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than Emma B Trask Middle (294:1 vs. 170.3:1).
  • Holly Shelter Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than Emma B Trask Middle (266 vs. 184).
  • Holly Shelter Middle School reported a higher gifted & talented than Emma B Trask Middle (170 vs. 101).
  • Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Holly Shelter Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than Emma B Trask Middle (266 vs. 184).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Holly Shelter Middle School reported a higher gifted & talented than Emma B Trask Middle (170 vs. 101).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Holly Shelter Middle School reported a higher violent incidents than Emma B Trask Middle (87 vs. 40).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Holly Shelter Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than Emma B Trask Middle (294:1 vs. 170.3:1).

Subgroup Analysis

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

16 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
Emma B Trask Middle
$13,807.76
Holly Shelter Middle School
$13,807.76
Local revenue share
Emma B Trask Middle
30.8%
Holly Shelter Middle School
30.8%
State revenue share
Emma B Trask Middle
51.4%
Holly Shelter Middle School
51.4%
Federal revenue share
Emma B Trask Middle
17.9%
Holly Shelter Middle School
17.9%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Emma B Trask Middle
28.5%
Holly Shelter Middle School
28.5%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
New Hanover County
$72,892
New Hanover County
$72,892
Poverty rate
New Hanover County
12.4%
New Hanover County
12.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
New Hanover County
44.8%
New Hanover County
44.8%
Unemployment rate
New Hanover County
3.3%
New Hanover County
3.3%
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.