- Ben Reifel Middle School - 68 reported a higher violent incidents than Whittier Middle School - 08 (315 vs. 145).
- Ben Reifel Middle School - 68 reported a higher students per counselor than Whittier Middle School - 08 (334.3:1 vs. 241:1).
- Ben Reifel Middle School - 68 reported a higher gifted & talented than Whittier Middle School - 08 (39 vs. 11).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Ben Reifel Middle School - 68 reported a higher chronically absent students than Whittier Middle School - 08 (246 vs. 234).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Ben Reifel Middle School - 68 reported a higher gifted & talented than Whittier Middle School - 08 (39 vs. 11).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Ben Reifel Middle School - 68 reported a higher violent incidents than Whittier Middle School - 08 (315 vs. 145).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Ben Reifel Middle School - 68 reported a higher students per counselor than Whittier Middle School - 08 (334.3:1 vs. 241:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
18 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
Whittier Middle School - 08
$11,456.31
Ben Reifel Middle School - 68
$11,456.31
Local revenue share
Whittier Middle School - 08
52%
Ben Reifel Middle School - 68
52%
State revenue share
Whittier Middle School - 08
34.9%
Ben Reifel Middle School - 68
34.9%
Federal revenue share
Whittier Middle School - 08
13.1%
Ben Reifel Middle School - 68
13.1%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Whittier Middle School - 08
27%
Ben Reifel Middle School - 68
27%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Minnehaha County
$76,074
Minnehaha County
$76,074
Poverty rate
Minnehaha County
8.8%
Minnehaha County
8.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Minnehaha County
34.6%
Minnehaha County
34.6%
Unemployment rate
Minnehaha County
1.7%
Minnehaha County
1.7%
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.