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School Comparison

Northwest MS
vs.
Central MS

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

Northwest MS
Central MS
  • Central MS reported a higher chronically absent students than Northwest MS (637 vs. 248).
  • Central MS reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Northwest MS (246 vs. 90).
  • Northwest MS reported a higher students per counselor than Central MS (464:1 vs. 394:1).
  • 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 Northwest MS (637 vs. 248).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Central MS reported a higher gifted & talented than Northwest MS (37 vs. 10).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Central MS reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Northwest MS (246 vs. 90).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Northwest MS reported a higher students per counselor than Central MS (464:1 vs. 394:1).

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
Northwest MS
$14,509.13
Central MS
$14,509.13
Local revenue share
Northwest MS
13.5%
Central MS
13.5%
State revenue share
Northwest MS
69.4%
Central MS
69.4%
Federal revenue share
Northwest MS
17.1%
Central MS
17.1%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Northwest 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.