- MERRITT ES reported a higher students per counselor than SAYRE MS (535.4:1 vs. 326:1).
- MERRITT ES reported a higher chronically absent students than SAYRE MS (84 vs. 19).
- MERRITT ES reported a higher gifted & talented than SAYRE MS (72 vs. 15).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
MERRITT ES reported a higher chronically absent students than SAYRE MS (84 vs. 19).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
MERRITT ES reported a higher gifted & talented than SAYRE MS (72 vs. 15).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
MERRITT ES reported a higher in-school suspensions than SAYRE MS (50 vs. 7).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
MERRITT ES reported a higher students per counselor than SAYRE MS (535.4:1 vs. 326:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
8 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
MERRITT ES
$10,432.4
SAYRE MS
$11,504.32
Local revenue share
MERRITT ES
41.3%
SAYRE MS
57.4%
State revenue share
MERRITT ES
45%
SAYRE MS
26.2%
Federal revenue share
MERRITT ES
13.7%
SAYRE MS
16.4%
District chronic absenteeism rate
MERRITT ES
16.2%
SAYRE MS
11.6%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Beckham County
$52,323
Beckham County
$52,323
Poverty rate
Beckham County
23.2%
Beckham County
23.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Beckham County
13.3%
Beckham County
13.3%
Unemployment rate
Beckham County
3.2%
Beckham County
3.2%
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.