- Talmadge Middle School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Straub Middle School (145 vs. 39).
- Talmadge Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than Straub Middle School (290 vs. 213).
- Straub Middle School reported a higher gifted & talented than Talmadge Middle School (67 vs. 11).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Talmadge Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than Straub Middle School (290 vs. 213).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Straub Middle School reported a higher gifted & talented than Talmadge Middle School (67 vs. 11).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Talmadge Middle School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Straub Middle School (145 vs. 39).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Talmadge Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than Straub Middle School (375:1 vs. 371.3:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
19 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
Talmadge Middle School
$16,920.96
Straub Middle School
$16,684.85
Local revenue share
Talmadge Middle School
25.4%
Straub Middle School
27.4%
State revenue share
Talmadge Middle School
61.2%
Straub Middle School
62.1%
Federal revenue share
Talmadge Middle School
13.4%
Straub Middle School
10.5%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Talmadge Middle School
48.2%
Straub Middle School
54%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Polk County
$81,318
Polk County
$81,318
Poverty rate
Polk County
12.2%
Polk County
12.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Polk County
30.6%
Polk County
30.6%
Unemployment rate
Polk County
4%
Polk County
4%
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.