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School Comparison

Ambler Elementary
vs.
McKissick Academy of Science and Technology

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

Ambler Elementary
McKissick Academy of Science and Technology
  • McKissick Academy of Science and Technology reported a higher students per counselor than Ambler Elementary (417:1 vs. 364:1).
  • McKissick Academy of Science and Technology reported a higher chronically absent students than Ambler Elementary (107 vs. 59).
  • Ambler Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than McKissick Academy of Science and Technology (29 vs. 17).
  • Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

McKissick Academy of Science and Technology reported a higher chronically absent students than Ambler Elementary (107 vs. 59).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Ambler Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than McKissick Academy of Science and Technology (29 vs. 17).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

McKissick Academy of Science and Technology reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Ambler Elementary (11 vs. 7).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

McKissick Academy of Science and Technology reported a higher students per counselor than Ambler Elementary (417:1 vs. 364:1).

Subgroup Analysis

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

12 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
Ambler Elementary
$11,485.22
McKissick Academy of Science and Technology
$11,485.22
Local revenue share
Ambler Elementary
37%
McKissick Academy of Science and Technology
37%
State revenue share
Ambler Elementary
48.4%
McKissick Academy of Science and Technology
48.4%
Federal revenue share
Ambler Elementary
14.7%
McKissick Academy of Science and Technology
14.7%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Ambler Elementary
25.1%
McKissick Academy of Science and Technology
25.1%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Pickens County
$59,411
Pickens County
$59,411
Poverty rate
Pickens County
17.2%
Pickens County
17.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Pickens County
27.3%
Pickens County
27.3%
Unemployment rate
Pickens County
4%
Pickens County
4%
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.