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School Comparison

SMITH MIDDLE
vs.
MARSHALL MIDDLE

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

SMITH MIDDLE
MARSHALL MIDDLE
  • MARSHALL MIDDLE reported a higher students per counselor than SMITH MIDDLE (396.3:1 vs. 268:1).
  • SMITH MIDDLE reported a higher chronically absent students than MARSHALL MIDDLE (290 vs. 220).
  • MARSHALL MIDDLE reported a higher gifted & talented than SMITH MIDDLE (64 vs. 6).
  • Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

SMITH MIDDLE reported a higher chronically absent students than MARSHALL MIDDLE (290 vs. 220).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

MARSHALL MIDDLE reported a higher gifted & talented than SMITH MIDDLE (64 vs. 6).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

MARSHALL MIDDLE reported a higher in-school suspensions than SMITH MIDDLE (194 vs. 145).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

MARSHALL MIDDLE reported a higher students per counselor than SMITH MIDDLE (396.3:1 vs. 268:1).

Subgroup Analysis

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

15 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
SMITH MIDDLE
$12,958.16
MARSHALL MIDDLE
$12,958.16
Local revenue share
SMITH MIDDLE
58.9%
MARSHALL MIDDLE
58.9%
State revenue share
SMITH MIDDLE
13%
MARSHALL MIDDLE
13%
Federal revenue share
SMITH MIDDLE
28.1%
MARSHALL MIDDLE
28.1%
District chronic absenteeism rate
SMITH MIDDLE
43.5%
MARSHALL MIDDLE
43.5%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Jefferson County
$59,934
Jefferson County
$59,934
Poverty rate
Jefferson County
18.8%
Jefferson County
18.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Jefferson County
19.5%
Jefferson County
19.5%
Unemployment rate
Jefferson County
5.9%
Jefferson County
5.9%
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.