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School Comparison

Walker Middle School
vs.
Straub Middle School

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

Walker Middle School
Straub Middle School
  • Straub Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than Walker Middle School (371.3:1 vs. 307.5:1).
  • Walker Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than Straub Middle School (268 vs. 213).
  • Walker Middle School reported a higher violent incidents than Straub Middle School (64 vs. 33).
  • Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Walker Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than Straub Middle School (268 vs. 213).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Straub Middle School reported a higher gifted & talented than Walker Middle School (67 vs. 58).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Walker Middle School reported a higher violent incidents than Straub Middle School (64 vs. 33).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Straub Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than Walker Middle School (371.3:1 vs. 307.5:1).

Subgroup Analysis

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

18 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
Walker Middle School
$16,684.85
Straub Middle School
$16,684.85
Local revenue share
Walker Middle School
27.4%
Straub Middle School
27.4%
State revenue share
Walker Middle School
62.1%
Straub Middle School
62.1%
Federal revenue share
Walker Middle School
10.5%
Straub Middle School
10.5%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Walker Middle School
54%
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.