- Merriam Avenue School reported a higher students per counselor than Stillwater Township School (415:1 vs. 258:1).
- Merriam Avenue School reported a higher chronically absent students than Stillwater Township School (138 vs. 40).
- Merriam Avenue School reported a higher gifted & talented than Stillwater Township School (64 vs. 30).
- Source Data Limit: 4 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Merriam Avenue School reported a higher chronically absent students than Stillwater Township School (138 vs. 40).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Merriam Avenue School reported a higher gifted & talented than Stillwater Township School (64 vs. 30).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Merriam Avenue School reported a higher students per counselor than Stillwater Township School (415:1 vs. 258:1).
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
Merriam Avenue School
$24,260.6
Stillwater Township School
$28,669.04
Local revenue share
Merriam Avenue School
48%
Stillwater Township School
54.5%
State revenue share
Merriam Avenue School
44.9%
Stillwater Township School
40.9%
Federal revenue share
Merriam Avenue School
7.1%
Stillwater Township School
4.6%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Merriam Avenue School
26.5%
Stillwater Township School
16.5%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Sussex County
$114,316
Sussex County
$114,316
Poverty rate
Sussex County
5.4%
Sussex County
5.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Sussex County
40%
Sussex County
40%
Unemployment rate
Sussex County
4.3%
Sussex County
4.3%
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.