- Pittston Area MS reported a higher students per counselor than Dallas MS (735.3:1 vs. 293.5:1).
- Pittston Area MS reported a higher chronically absent students than Dallas MS (376 vs. 152).
- Dallas MS reported a higher gifted & talented than Pittston Area MS (52 vs. 9).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Pittston Area MS reported a higher chronically absent students than Dallas MS (376 vs. 152).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Dallas MS reported a higher gifted & talented than Pittston Area MS (52 vs. 9).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Pittston Area MS reported a higher in-school suspensions than Dallas MS (53 vs. 24).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Pittston Area MS reported a higher students per counselor than Dallas MS (735.3:1 vs. 293.5:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
14 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
Dallas MS
$16,385.87
Pittston Area MS
$15,612.06
Local revenue share
Dallas MS
61%
Pittston Area MS
52%
State revenue share
Dallas MS
32.9%
Pittston Area MS
35.2%
Federal revenue share
Dallas MS
6.2%
Pittston Area MS
12.8%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Dallas MS
21.5%
Pittston Area MS
36.8%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Luzerne County
$62,321
Luzerne County
$62,321
Poverty rate
Luzerne County
15.4%
Luzerne County
15.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Luzerne County
25%
Luzerne County
25%
Unemployment rate
Luzerne County
4.5%
Luzerne County
4.5%
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.