- Fernwood Avenue Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than Alder Avenue Middle School (116 vs. 97).
- Fernwood Avenue Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than Alder Avenue Middle School (220:1 vs. 203.3:1).
- Fernwood Avenue Middle School reported a higher gifted & talented than Alder Avenue Middle School (35 vs. 23).
- Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Fernwood Avenue Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than Alder Avenue Middle School (116 vs. 97).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Fernwood Avenue Middle School reported a higher gifted & talented than Alder Avenue Middle School (35 vs. 23).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Fernwood Avenue Middle School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Alder Avenue Middle School (53 vs. 41).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Fernwood Avenue Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than Alder Avenue Middle School (220:1 vs. 203.3:1).
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
Alder Avenue Middle School
$24,772.9
Fernwood Avenue Middle School
$24,772.9
Local revenue share
Alder Avenue Middle School
41.7%
Fernwood Avenue Middle School
41.7%
State revenue share
Alder Avenue Middle School
53.4%
Fernwood Avenue Middle School
53.4%
Federal revenue share
Alder Avenue Middle School
4.9%
Fernwood Avenue Middle School
4.9%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Alder Avenue Middle School
18.2%
Fernwood Avenue Middle School
18.2%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Atlantic County
$76,819
Atlantic County
$76,819
Poverty rate
Atlantic County
13.1%
Atlantic County
13.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Atlantic County
31.2%
Atlantic County
31.2%
Unemployment rate
Atlantic County
5.7%
Atlantic County
5.7%
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.