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School Comparison

Port Matilda El Sch
vs.
Park Forest El Sch

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

Port Matilda El Sch
Park Forest El Sch
  • Park Forest El Sch reported a higher students per counselor than Port Matilda El Sch (422:1 vs. 194:1).
  • Park Forest El Sch reported a higher chronically absent students than Port Matilda El Sch (32 vs. 9).
  • Park Forest El Sch reported a higher gifted & talented than Port Matilda El Sch (17 vs. 1).
  • Source Data Limit: 4 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Park Forest El Sch reported a higher chronically absent students than Port Matilda El Sch (32 vs. 9).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Park Forest El Sch reported a higher gifted & talented than Port Matilda El Sch (17 vs. 1).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Park Forest El Sch reported a higher students per counselor than Port Matilda El Sch (422:1 vs. 194:1).

Subgroup Analysis

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

7 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
Port Matilda El Sch
$19,450.92
Park Forest El Sch
$21,928.77
Local revenue share
Port Matilda El Sch
49.6%
Park Forest El Sch
78.5%
State revenue share
Port Matilda El Sch
43.5%
Park Forest El Sch
18.7%
Federal revenue share
Port Matilda El Sch
6.9%
Park Forest El Sch
2.9%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Port Matilda El Sch
18.4%
Park Forest El Sch
15.6%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Centre County
$72,748
Centre County
$72,748
Poverty rate
Centre County
16.9%
Centre County
16.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Centre County
46.5%
Centre County
46.5%
Unemployment rate
Centre County
2.9%
Centre County
2.9%
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.