- Stephens Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than Whiteaker Middle School (585 vs. 297).
- Stephens Middle School reported a higher violent incidents than Whiteaker Middle School (326 vs. 102).
- Stephens Middle School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Whiteaker Middle School (88 vs. 8).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Stephens Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than Whiteaker Middle School (585 vs. 297).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Stephens Middle School reported a higher gifted & talented than Whiteaker Middle School (65 vs. 36).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Stephens Middle School reported a higher violent incidents than Whiteaker Middle School (326 vs. 102).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Stephens Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than Whiteaker Middle School (365:1 vs. 336:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
21 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
Stephens Middle School
$16,684.85
Whiteaker Middle School
$16,684.85
Local revenue share
Stephens Middle School
27.4%
Whiteaker Middle School
27.4%
State revenue share
Stephens Middle School
62.1%
Whiteaker Middle School
62.1%
Federal revenue share
Stephens Middle School
10.5%
Whiteaker Middle School
10.5%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Stephens Middle School
54%
Whiteaker Middle School
54%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Marion County
$74,624
Marion County
$74,624
Poverty rate
Marion County
13.1%
Marion County
13.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Marion County
26%
Marion County
26%
Unemployment rate
Marion County
4.1%
Marion County
4.1%
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.