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School Comparison

Pottsgrove MS
vs.
Pottstown MS

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

Pottsgrove MS
Pottstown MS
  • Pottstown MS reported a higher in-school suspensions than Pottsgrove MS (281 vs. 22).
  • Pottstown MS reported a higher students per counselor than Pottsgrove MS (507.5:1 vs. 360:1).
  • Pottstown MS reported a higher chronically absent students than Pottsgrove MS (265 vs. 187).
  • Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Pottstown MS reported a higher chronically absent students than Pottsgrove MS (265 vs. 187).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Pottsgrove MS reported a higher gifted & talented than Pottstown MS (24 vs. 13).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Pottstown MS reported a higher in-school suspensions than Pottsgrove MS (281 vs. 22).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Pottstown MS reported a higher students per counselor than Pottsgrove MS (507.5:1 vs. 360:1).

Subgroup Analysis

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

15 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
Pottsgrove MS
$19,863.17
Pottstown MS
$19,855.12
Local revenue share
Pottsgrove MS
64.7%
Pottstown MS
43.1%
State revenue share
Pottsgrove MS
30%
Pottstown MS
46%
Federal revenue share
Pottsgrove MS
5.3%
Pottstown MS
10.9%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Pottsgrove MS
21.9%
Pottstown MS
42.9%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Montgomery County
$111,521
Montgomery County
$111,521
Poverty rate
Montgomery County
6.5%
Montgomery County
6.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Montgomery County
52.3%
Montgomery County
52.3%
Unemployment rate
Montgomery County
3%
Montgomery County
3%
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.