- Highlands MS reported a higher chronically absent students than Deer Lakes MS (196 vs. 75).
- Deer Lakes MS reported a higher students per counselor than Highlands MS (447:1 vs. 337:1).
- Highlands MS reported a higher violent incidents than Deer Lakes MS (22 vs. 3).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Highlands MS reported a higher chronically absent students than Deer Lakes MS (196 vs. 75).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Highlands MS reported a higher gifted & talented than Deer Lakes MS (15 vs. 14).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Highlands MS reported a higher violent incidents than Deer Lakes MS (22 vs. 3).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Deer Lakes MS reported a higher students per counselor than Highlands MS (447:1 vs. 337:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
9 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
Deer Lakes MS
$19,914.48
Highlands MS
$17,427.86
Local revenue share
Deer Lakes MS
58.8%
Highlands MS
44.9%
State revenue share
Deer Lakes MS
36.8%
Highlands MS
48.3%
Federal revenue share
Deer Lakes MS
4.4%
Highlands MS
6.8%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Deer Lakes MS
23.4%
Highlands MS
34%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Allegheny County
$76,393
Allegheny County
$76,393
Poverty rate
Allegheny County
11.2%
Allegheny County
11.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Allegheny County
44.8%
Allegheny County
44.8%
Unemployment rate
Allegheny County
3.5%
Allegheny 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.