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School Comparison

L L HOTCHKISS EL
vs.
MERRIMAN PARK EL

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

L L HOTCHKISS EL
MERRIMAN PARK EL
  • MERRIMAN PARK EL reported a higher students per counselor than L L HOTCHKISS EL (532:1 vs. 239.9:1).
  • L L HOTCHKISS EL reported a higher chronically absent students than MERRIMAN PARK EL (88 vs. 42).
  • L L HOTCHKISS EL reported a higher gifted & talented than MERRIMAN PARK EL (74 vs. 41).
  • Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

L L HOTCHKISS EL reported a higher chronically absent students than MERRIMAN PARK EL (88 vs. 42).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

L L HOTCHKISS EL reported a higher gifted & talented than MERRIMAN PARK EL (74 vs. 41).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

MERRIMAN PARK EL reported a higher in-school suspensions than L L HOTCHKISS EL (14 vs. 2).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

MERRIMAN PARK EL reported a higher students per counselor than L L HOTCHKISS EL (532:1 vs. 239.9:1).

Subgroup Analysis

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

13 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
L L HOTCHKISS EL
$14,469.76
MERRIMAN PARK EL
$12,100.64
Local revenue share
L L HOTCHKISS EL
69.7%
MERRIMAN PARK EL
72.2%
State revenue share
L L HOTCHKISS EL
6.6%
MERRIMAN PARK EL
12.1%
Federal revenue share
L L HOTCHKISS EL
23.8%
MERRIMAN PARK EL
15.8%
District chronic absenteeism rate
L L HOTCHKISS EL
27.7%
MERRIMAN PARK EL
19.7%

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.