- BRITE EL reported a higher chronically absent students than SOUTHMOST EL (158 vs. 77).
- SOUTHMOST EL reported a higher students per counselor than BRITE EL (263:1 vs. 215.2:1).
- SOUTHMOST EL reported a higher gifted & talented than BRITE EL (24 vs. 15).
- Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
BRITE EL reported a higher chronically absent students than SOUTHMOST EL (158 vs. 77).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
SOUTHMOST EL reported a higher gifted & talented than BRITE EL (24 vs. 15).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
SOUTHMOST EL reported a higher in-school suspensions than BRITE EL (5 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
SOUTHMOST EL reported a higher students per counselor than BRITE EL (263:1 vs. 215.2:1).
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
SOUTHMOST EL
$14,040.95
BRITE EL
$14,040.95
Local revenue share
SOUTHMOST EL
16.8%
BRITE EL
16.8%
State revenue share
SOUTHMOST EL
54.2%
BRITE EL
54.2%
Federal revenue share
SOUTHMOST EL
29%
BRITE EL
29%
District chronic absenteeism rate
SOUTHMOST EL
33.7%
BRITE EL
33.7%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Cameron County
$51,334
Cameron County
$51,334
Poverty rate
Cameron County
24.4%
Cameron County
24.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Cameron County
20.6%
Cameron County
20.6%
Unemployment rate
Cameron County
5.2%
Cameron County
5.2%
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.