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School Comparison

AUSTIN ACAD FOR EXCELL
vs.
BUSSEY MIDDLE

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

AUSTIN ACAD FOR EXCELL
BUSSEY MIDDLE
  • AUSTIN ACAD FOR EXCELL reported a higher gifted & talented than BUSSEY MIDDLE (637 vs. 26).
  • BUSSEY MIDDLE reported a higher chronically absent students than AUSTIN ACAD FOR EXCELL (243 vs. 61).
  • BUSSEY MIDDLE reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than AUSTIN ACAD FOR EXCELL (82 vs. 9).
  • Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

BUSSEY MIDDLE reported a higher chronically absent students than AUSTIN ACAD FOR EXCELL (243 vs. 61).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

AUSTIN ACAD FOR EXCELL reported a higher gifted & talented than BUSSEY MIDDLE (637 vs. 26).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

BUSSEY MIDDLE reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than AUSTIN ACAD FOR EXCELL (82 vs. 9).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

AUSTIN ACAD FOR EXCELL reported a higher students per counselor than BUSSEY MIDDLE (327.7:1 vs. 299:1).

Subgroup Analysis

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

15 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
AUSTIN ACAD FOR EXCELL
$12,534.18
BUSSEY MIDDLE
$12,534.18
Local revenue share
AUSTIN ACAD FOR EXCELL
48.5%
BUSSEY MIDDLE
48.5%
State revenue share
AUSTIN ACAD FOR EXCELL
35.4%
BUSSEY MIDDLE
35.4%
Federal revenue share
AUSTIN ACAD FOR EXCELL
16.2%
BUSSEY MIDDLE
16.2%
District chronic absenteeism rate
AUSTIN ACAD FOR EXCELL
23%
BUSSEY MIDDLE
23%

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.