- Mount Nittany MS reported a higher students per counselor than Park Forest MS (236:1 vs. 200:1).
- Park Forest MS reported a higher chronically absent students than Mount Nittany MS (119 vs. 107).
- Park Forest MS reported a higher in-school suspensions than Mount Nittany MS (12 vs. 1).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Park Forest MS reported a higher chronically absent students than Mount Nittany MS (119 vs. 107).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Park Forest MS reported a higher gifted & talented than Mount Nittany MS (72 vs. 66).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Park Forest MS reported a higher in-school suspensions than Mount Nittany MS (12 vs. 1).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Mount Nittany MS reported a higher students per counselor than Park Forest MS (236:1 vs. 200:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
13 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
Mount Nittany MS
$21,928.77
Park Forest MS
$21,928.77
Local revenue share
Mount Nittany MS
78.5%
Park Forest MS
78.5%
State revenue share
Mount Nittany MS
18.7%
Park Forest MS
18.7%
Federal revenue share
Mount Nittany MS
2.9%
Park Forest MS
2.9%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Mount Nittany MS
15.6%
Park Forest MS
15.6%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Centre County
$72,748
Centre County
$72,748
Poverty rate
Centre County
16.9%
Centre County
16.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Centre County
46.5%
Centre County
46.5%
Unemployment rate
Centre County
2.9%
Centre County
2.9%
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.