- POLK MIDDLE reported a higher chronically absent students than PERRY MIDDLE (220 vs. 154).
- POLK MIDDLE reported a higher students per counselor than PERRY MIDDLE (341.6:1 vs. 285.7:1).
- PERRY MIDDLE reported a higher gifted & talented than POLK MIDDLE (156 vs. 101).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
POLK MIDDLE reported a higher chronically absent students than PERRY MIDDLE (220 vs. 154).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
PERRY MIDDLE reported a higher gifted & talented than POLK MIDDLE (156 vs. 101).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
POLK MIDDLE reported a higher in-school suspensions than PERRY MIDDLE (70 vs. 18).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
POLK MIDDLE reported a higher students per counselor than PERRY MIDDLE (341.6:1 vs. 285.7:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
12 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
PERRY MIDDLE
$13,226.57
POLK MIDDLE
$13,226.57
Local revenue share
PERRY MIDDLE
77.1%
POLK MIDDLE
77.1%
State revenue share
PERRY MIDDLE
9.7%
POLK MIDDLE
9.7%
Federal revenue share
PERRY MIDDLE
13.2%
POLK MIDDLE
13.2%
District chronic absenteeism rate
PERRY MIDDLE
24.8%
POLK MIDDLE
24.8%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Dallas County
$74,149
Dallas County
$74,149
Poverty rate
Dallas County
14%
Dallas County
14%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Dallas County
34.9%
Dallas County
34.9%
Unemployment rate
Dallas County
4.1%
Dallas County
4.1%
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.