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School Comparison

Elizabeth Forward MS
vs.
South Allegheny MS

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

Elizabeth Forward MS
South Allegheny MS
  • Elizabeth Forward MS reported a higher students per counselor than South Allegheny MS (382.7:1 vs. 306:1).
  • South Allegheny MS reported a higher in-school suspensions than Elizabeth Forward MS (51 vs. 8).
  • Elizabeth Forward MS reported a higher chronically absent students than South Allegheny MS (110 vs. 99).
  • Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Elizabeth Forward MS reported a higher chronically absent students than South Allegheny MS (110 vs. 99).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Elizabeth Forward MS reported a higher gifted & talented than South Allegheny MS (16 vs. 9).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

South Allegheny MS reported a higher in-school suspensions than Elizabeth Forward MS (51 vs. 8).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Elizabeth Forward MS reported a higher students per counselor than South Allegheny MS (382.7:1 vs. 306:1).

Subgroup Analysis

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

12 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
Elizabeth Forward MS
$18,169.1
South Allegheny MS
$17,556.75
Local revenue share
Elizabeth Forward MS
51.2%
South Allegheny MS
31.6%
State revenue share
Elizabeth Forward MS
42.5%
South Allegheny MS
58%
Federal revenue share
Elizabeth Forward MS
6.3%
South Allegheny MS
10.4%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Elizabeth Forward MS
19.8%
South Allegheny MS
21.5%

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.