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School Comparison

BLUM ISD
vs.
WHITNEY EL

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

BLUM ISD
WHITNEY EL
  • WHITNEY EL reported a higher students per counselor than BLUM ISD (370:1 vs. 229.3:1).
  • WHITNEY EL reported a higher chronically absent students than BLUM ISD (73 vs. 12).
  • BLUM ISD reported a higher gifted & talented than WHITNEY EL (24 vs. 6).
  • Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 3 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

WHITNEY EL reported a higher chronically absent students than BLUM ISD (73 vs. 12).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

BLUM ISD reported a higher gifted & talented than WHITNEY EL (24 vs. 6).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

WHITNEY EL reported a higher in-school suspensions than BLUM ISD (27 vs. 9).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

WHITNEY EL reported a higher students per counselor than BLUM ISD (370:1 vs. 229.3:1).

Subgroup Analysis

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

7 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at BLUM ISD

3 metrics were reported by BLUM ISD. Comparable data for WHITNEY EL is missing or suppressed.

Graduating cohort
29
Dual enrollment
15
SAT/ACT participation
15

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
BLUM ISD
$14,571.01
WHITNEY EL
$11,929.7
Local revenue share
BLUM ISD
51.9%
WHITNEY EL
48.5%
State revenue share
BLUM ISD
37.5%
WHITNEY EL
39.2%
Federal revenue share
BLUM ISD
10.6%
WHITNEY EL
12.3%
District chronic absenteeism rate
BLUM ISD
3.7%
WHITNEY EL
17.9%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Hill County
$63,147
Hill County
$63,147
Poverty rate
Hill County
14.2%
Hill County
14.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Hill County
18.5%
Hill County
18.5%
Unemployment rate
Hill County
3.9%
Hill County
3.9%
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.