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School Comparison

Broughal MS
vs.
Northampton Area MS

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

Broughal MS
Northampton Area MS
  • Northampton Area MS reported a higher students per counselor than Broughal MS (434:1 vs. 244.5:1).
  • Northampton Area MS reported a higher chronically absent students than Broughal MS (219 vs. 150).
  • Northampton Area MS reported a higher gifted & talented than Broughal MS (36 vs. 16).
  • Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Northampton Area MS reported a higher chronically absent students than Broughal MS (219 vs. 150).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Northampton Area MS reported a higher gifted & talented than Broughal MS (36 vs. 16).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Northampton Area MS reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Broughal MS (40 vs. 20).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Northampton Area MS reported a higher students per counselor than Broughal MS (434:1 vs. 244.5:1).

Subgroup Analysis

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

15 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
Broughal MS
$18,515.46
Northampton Area MS
$18,355.08
Local revenue share
Broughal MS
63.3%
Northampton Area MS
67%
State revenue share
Broughal MS
26.9%
Northampton Area MS
28.1%
Federal revenue share
Broughal MS
9.8%
Northampton Area MS
4.9%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Broughal MS
21.6%
Northampton Area MS
17.7%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Northampton County
$86,687
Northampton County
$86,687
Poverty rate
Northampton County
8.8%
Northampton County
8.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Northampton County
33.8%
Northampton County
33.8%
Unemployment rate
Northampton County
3.7%
Northampton County
3.7%
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.