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School Comparison

Potter-Thomas Sch
vs.
Bethune Mary McLeod Sch

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

Potter-Thomas Sch
Bethune Mary McLeod Sch
  • Bethune Mary McLeod Sch reported a higher students per counselor than Potter-Thomas Sch (483:1 vs. 212.5:1).
  • Bethune Mary McLeod Sch reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Potter-Thomas Sch (26 vs. 16).
  • Potter-Thomas Sch reported a higher in-school suspensions than Bethune Mary McLeod Sch (4 vs. 0).
  • Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Potter-Thomas Sch reported a higher chronically absent students than Bethune Mary McLeod Sch (244 vs. 242).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Bethune Mary McLeod Sch reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Potter-Thomas Sch (26 vs. 16).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Bethune Mary McLeod Sch reported a higher students per counselor than Potter-Thomas Sch (483:1 vs. 212.5:1).

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
Potter-Thomas Sch
$18,328.8
Bethune Mary McLeod Sch
$18,328.8
Local revenue share
Potter-Thomas Sch
41.3%
Bethune Mary McLeod Sch
41.3%
State revenue share
Potter-Thomas Sch
45.1%
Bethune Mary McLeod Sch
45.1%
Federal revenue share
Potter-Thomas Sch
13.6%
Bethune Mary McLeod Sch
13.6%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Potter-Thomas Sch
37.2%
Bethune Mary McLeod Sch
37.2%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Philadelphia County
$60,698
Philadelphia County
$60,698
Poverty rate
Philadelphia County
22%
Philadelphia County
22%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Philadelphia County
34.6%
Philadelphia County
34.6%
Unemployment rate
Philadelphia County
4.5%
Philadelphia 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.