- A. R. Rucker Middle reported a higher violent incidents than South Middle (92 vs. 0).
- A. R. Rucker Middle reported a higher students per counselor than South Middle (272.5:1 vs. 199:1).
- A. R. Rucker Middle reported a higher chronically absent students than South Middle (221 vs. 173).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
A. R. Rucker Middle reported a higher chronically absent students than South Middle (221 vs. 173).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
A. R. Rucker Middle reported a higher gifted & talented than South Middle (56 vs. 48).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
A. R. Rucker Middle reported a higher violent incidents than South Middle (92 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
A. R. Rucker Middle reported a higher students per counselor than South Middle (272.5:1 vs. 199:1).
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
A. R. Rucker Middle
$12,216.42
South Middle
$12,216.42
Local revenue share
A. R. Rucker Middle
39.9%
South Middle
39.9%
State revenue share
A. R. Rucker Middle
48.5%
South Middle
48.5%
Federal revenue share
A. R. Rucker Middle
11.6%
South Middle
11.6%
District chronic absenteeism rate
A. R. Rucker Middle
24.7%
South Middle
24.7%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Lancaster County
$74,751
Lancaster County
$74,751
Poverty rate
Lancaster County
12.3%
Lancaster County
12.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Lancaster County
31.2%
Lancaster County
31.2%
Unemployment rate
Lancaster County
4.3%
Lancaster County
4.3%
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.