- Central MS reported a higher chronically absent students than Southern MS (637 vs. 283).
- Central MS reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Southern MS (246 vs. 96).
- Southern MS reported a higher in-school suspensions than Central MS (84 vs. 1).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Central MS reported a higher chronically absent students than Southern MS (637 vs. 283).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Central MS reported a higher gifted & talented than Southern MS (37 vs. 12).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Central MS reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Southern MS (246 vs. 96).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Central MS reported a higher students per counselor than Southern MS (394:1 vs. 386.5:1).
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
Southern MS
$14,509.13
Central MS
$14,509.13
Local revenue share
Southern MS
13.5%
Central MS
13.5%
State revenue share
Southern MS
69.4%
Central MS
69.4%
Federal revenue share
Southern MS
17.1%
Central MS
17.1%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Southern MS
39.6%
Central MS
39.6%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Berks County
$77,684
Berks County
$77,684
Poverty rate
Berks County
11.7%
Berks County
11.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Berks County
27.2%
Berks County
27.2%
Unemployment rate
Berks County
3.7%
Berks County
3.7%
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.