- SOUTHARD MIDDLE reported a higher students per counselor than MELISSA MIDDLE (932:1 vs. 372.3:1).
- SOUTHARD MIDDLE reported a higher in-school suspensions than MELISSA MIDDLE (453 vs. 50).
- SOUTHARD MIDDLE reported a higher chronically absent students than MELISSA MIDDLE (166 vs. 109).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
SOUTHARD MIDDLE reported a higher chronically absent students than MELISSA MIDDLE (166 vs. 109).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
SOUTHARD MIDDLE reported a higher in-school suspensions than MELISSA MIDDLE (453 vs. 50).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
SOUTHARD MIDDLE reported a higher students per counselor than MELISSA MIDDLE (932:1 vs. 372.3:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
16 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
MELISSA MIDDLE
$10,486.74
SOUTHARD MIDDLE
$10,597.93
Local revenue share
MELISSA MIDDLE
61.7%
SOUTHARD MIDDLE
47.1%
State revenue share
MELISSA MIDDLE
34.2%
SOUTHARD MIDDLE
44.3%
Federal revenue share
MELISSA MIDDLE
4.1%
SOUTHARD MIDDLE
8.7%
District chronic absenteeism rate
MELISSA MIDDLE
12%
SOUTHARD MIDDLE
18.4%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Collin County
$117,588
Collin County
$117,588
Poverty rate
Collin County
6.3%
Collin County
6.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Collin County
54.9%
Collin County
54.9%
Unemployment rate
Collin County
3.8%
Collin County
3.8%
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.