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School Comparison

Magsig Middle School
vs.
Tower Heights Middle School

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

Magsig Middle School
Tower Heights Middle School
  • Magsig Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than Tower Heights Middle School (598:1 vs. 533:1).
  • Magsig Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than Tower Heights Middle School (112 vs. 81).
  • Magsig Middle School reported a higher gifted & talented than Tower Heights Middle School (147 vs. 136).
  • Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Magsig Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than Tower Heights Middle School (112 vs. 81).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Magsig Middle School reported a higher gifted & talented than Tower Heights Middle School (147 vs. 136).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Tower Heights Middle School reported a higher violent incidents than Magsig Middle School (2 vs. 0).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Magsig Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than Tower Heights Middle School (598:1 vs. 533:1).

Subgroup Analysis

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

13 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
Magsig Middle School
$15,152.67
Tower Heights Middle School
$15,152.67
Local revenue share
Magsig Middle School
76.2%
Tower Heights Middle School
76.2%
State revenue share
Magsig Middle School
18.1%
Tower Heights Middle School
18.1%
Federal revenue share
Magsig Middle School
5.7%
Tower Heights Middle School
5.7%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Magsig Middle School
17%
Tower Heights Middle School
17%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Montgomery County
$64,403
Montgomery County
$64,403
Poverty rate
Montgomery County
14.9%
Montgomery County
14.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Montgomery County
30.5%
Montgomery County
30.5%
Unemployment rate
Montgomery County
4.5%
Montgomery County
4.5%
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.