- Melrose Sch reported a higher students per counselor than Paxtang El Sch (402:1 vs. 192:1).
- Melrose Sch reported a higher chronically absent students than Paxtang El Sch (239 vs. 49).
- Melrose Sch reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Paxtang El Sch (19 vs. 1).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Melrose Sch reported a higher chronically absent students than Paxtang El Sch (239 vs. 49).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Paxtang El Sch reported a higher gifted & talented than Melrose Sch (2 vs. 1).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Melrose Sch reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Paxtang El Sch (19 vs. 1).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Melrose Sch reported a higher students per counselor than Paxtang El Sch (402:1 vs. 192:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
16 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
Paxtang El Sch
$15,379.76
Melrose Sch
$18,827.76
Local revenue share
Paxtang El Sch
67%
Melrose Sch
30.2%
State revenue share
Paxtang El Sch
23.1%
Melrose Sch
51.3%
Federal revenue share
Paxtang El Sch
9.9%
Melrose Sch
18.6%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Paxtang El Sch
20.8%
Melrose Sch
52.4%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Dauphin County
$74,159
Dauphin County
$74,159
Poverty rate
Dauphin County
12.3%
Dauphin County
12.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Dauphin County
34.3%
Dauphin County
34.3%
Unemployment rate
Dauphin County
3.5%
Dauphin County
3.5%
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.