- E MERLE SMITH MIDDLE reported a higher students per counselor than A C BLUNT MIDDLE (890:1 vs. 369:1).
- E MERLE SMITH MIDDLE reported a higher chronically absent students than A C BLUNT MIDDLE (106 vs. 79).
- E MERLE SMITH MIDDLE reported a higher gifted & talented than A C BLUNT MIDDLE (25 vs. 12).
- Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
E MERLE SMITH MIDDLE reported a higher chronically absent students than A C BLUNT MIDDLE (106 vs. 79).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
E MERLE SMITH MIDDLE reported a higher gifted & talented than A C BLUNT MIDDLE (25 vs. 12).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
A C BLUNT MIDDLE reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than E MERLE SMITH MIDDLE (5 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
E MERLE SMITH MIDDLE reported a higher students per counselor than A C BLUNT MIDDLE (890:1 vs. 369:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
10 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 C BLUNT MIDDLE
$12,926.47
E MERLE SMITH MIDDLE
$13,283.44
Local revenue share
A C BLUNT MIDDLE
44.5%
E MERLE SMITH MIDDLE
70.8%
State revenue share
A C BLUNT MIDDLE
33.7%
E MERLE SMITH MIDDLE
19.3%
Federal revenue share
A C BLUNT MIDDLE
21.9%
E MERLE SMITH MIDDLE
9.9%
District chronic absenteeism rate
A C BLUNT MIDDLE
21.9%
E MERLE SMITH MIDDLE
23.6%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
San Patricio County
$67,512
San Patricio County
$67,512
Poverty rate
San Patricio County
15.2%
San Patricio County
15.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
San Patricio County
17.2%
San Patricio County
17.2%
Unemployment rate
San Patricio County
4.9%
San Patricio County
4.9%
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.