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School Comparison

PALACIOS H S
vs.
Van Vleck Junior High

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

PALACIOS H S
Van Vleck Junior High
  • PALACIOS H S reported a higher students per counselor than Van Vleck Junior High (380:1 vs. 210.8:1).
  • PALACIOS H S reported a higher chronically absent students than Van Vleck Junior High (59 vs. 34).
  • PALACIOS H S reported a higher in-school suspensions than Van Vleck Junior High (56 vs. 46).
  • Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 5 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

PALACIOS H S reported a higher chronically absent students than Van Vleck Junior High (59 vs. 34).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Van Vleck Junior High reported a higher gifted & talented than PALACIOS H S (21 vs. 12).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

PALACIOS H S reported a higher in-school suspensions than Van Vleck Junior High (56 vs. 46).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

PALACIOS H S reported a higher students per counselor than Van Vleck Junior High (380:1 vs. 210.8:1).

Subgroup Analysis

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

11 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at PALACIOS H S

5 metrics were reported by PALACIOS H S. Comparable data for Van Vleck Junior High is missing or suppressed.

Graduating cohort
92
AP courses offered
12
AP enrollment
62
Dual enrollment
28
SAT/ACT participation
84

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
PALACIOS H S
$15,773.08
Van Vleck Junior High
$16,250.23
Local revenue share
PALACIOS H S
81.9%
Van Vleck Junior High
66.1%
State revenue share
PALACIOS H S
6.6%
Van Vleck Junior High
26%
Federal revenue share
PALACIOS H S
11.5%
Van Vleck Junior High
8%
District chronic absenteeism rate
PALACIOS H S
10%
Van Vleck Junior High
15.4%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Matagorda County
$55,174
Matagorda County
$55,174
Poverty rate
Matagorda County
21.8%
Matagorda County
21.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Matagorda County
22.8%
Matagorda County
22.8%
Unemployment rate
Matagorda County
5.7%
Matagorda County
5.7%
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.