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School Comparison

BLUE RIDGE MIDDLE
vs.
MELISSA MIDDLE

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

BLUE RIDGE MIDDLE
MELISSA MIDDLE
  • MELISSA MIDDLE reported a higher students per counselor than BLUE RIDGE MIDDLE (372.3:1 vs. 204:1).
  • MELISSA MIDDLE reported a higher chronically absent students than BLUE RIDGE MIDDLE (109 vs. 33).
  • MELISSA MIDDLE reported a higher gifted & talented than BLUE RIDGE MIDDLE (97 vs. 28).
  • Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

MELISSA MIDDLE reported a higher chronically absent students than BLUE RIDGE MIDDLE (109 vs. 33).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

MELISSA MIDDLE reported a higher gifted & talented than BLUE RIDGE MIDDLE (97 vs. 28).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

MELISSA MIDDLE reported a higher in-school suspensions than BLUE RIDGE MIDDLE (50 vs. 19).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

MELISSA MIDDLE reported a higher students per counselor than BLUE RIDGE MIDDLE (372.3:1 vs. 204:1).

Subgroup Analysis

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

9 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
BLUE RIDGE MIDDLE
$11,912.78
MELISSA MIDDLE
$10,486.74
Local revenue share
BLUE RIDGE MIDDLE
49.5%
MELISSA MIDDLE
61.7%
State revenue share
BLUE RIDGE MIDDLE
43.6%
MELISSA MIDDLE
34.2%
Federal revenue share
BLUE RIDGE MIDDLE
6.9%
MELISSA MIDDLE
4.1%
District chronic absenteeism rate
BLUE RIDGE MIDDLE
16.7%
MELISSA MIDDLE
12%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Collin County
$117,588
Collin County
$117,588
Poverty rate
Collin County
6.3%
Collin County
6.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Collin County
54.9%
Collin County
54.9%
Unemployment rate
Collin County
3.8%
Collin County
3.8%
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.