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School Comparison

FOLKS MIDDLE
vs.
STRAUS MIDDLE

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

FOLKS MIDDLE
STRAUS MIDDLE
  • FOLKS MIDDLE reported a higher students per counselor than STRAUS MIDDLE (1315:1 vs. 965:1).
  • FOLKS MIDDLE reported a higher gifted & talented than STRAUS MIDDLE (121 vs. 78).
  • FOLKS MIDDLE reported a higher chronically absent students than STRAUS MIDDLE (164 vs. 140).
  • Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

FOLKS MIDDLE reported a higher chronically absent students than STRAUS MIDDLE (164 vs. 140).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

FOLKS MIDDLE reported a higher gifted & talented than STRAUS MIDDLE (121 vs. 78).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

STRAUS MIDDLE reported a higher in-school suspensions than FOLKS MIDDLE (69 vs. 48).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

FOLKS MIDDLE reported a higher students per counselor than STRAUS MIDDLE (1315:1 vs. 965:1).

Subgroup Analysis

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

14 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
FOLKS MIDDLE
$10,632.19
STRAUS MIDDLE
$10,632.19
Local revenue share
FOLKS MIDDLE
66.4%
STRAUS MIDDLE
66.4%
State revenue share
FOLKS MIDDLE
18.5%
STRAUS MIDDLE
18.5%
Federal revenue share
FOLKS MIDDLE
15.2%
STRAUS MIDDLE
15.2%
District chronic absenteeism rate
FOLKS MIDDLE
25.8%
STRAUS MIDDLE
25.8%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Bexar County
$70,571
Bexar County
$70,571
Poverty rate
Bexar County
14.7%
Bexar County
14.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Bexar County
31.5%
Bexar County
31.5%
Unemployment rate
Bexar County
3.8%
Bexar 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.