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School Comparison

SHERMAN MIDDLE
vs.
TOM BEAN MIDDLE

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

SHERMAN MIDDLE
TOM BEAN MIDDLE
  • SHERMAN MIDDLE reported a higher chronically absent students than TOM BEAN MIDDLE (217 vs. 32).
  • SHERMAN MIDDLE reported a higher gifted & talented than TOM BEAN MIDDLE (119 vs. 6).
  • SHERMAN MIDDLE reported a higher students per counselor than TOM BEAN MIDDLE (220.5:1 vs. 134:1).
  • Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

SHERMAN MIDDLE reported a higher chronically absent students than TOM BEAN MIDDLE (217 vs. 32).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

SHERMAN MIDDLE reported a higher gifted & talented than TOM BEAN MIDDLE (119 vs. 6).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

SHERMAN MIDDLE reported a higher in-school suspensions than TOM BEAN MIDDLE (89 vs. 19).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

SHERMAN MIDDLE reported a higher students per counselor than TOM BEAN MIDDLE (220.5:1 vs. 134:1).

Subgroup Analysis

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

12 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
SHERMAN MIDDLE
$14,264.45
TOM BEAN MIDDLE
$12,935.44
Local revenue share
SHERMAN MIDDLE
56%
TOM BEAN MIDDLE
46.1%
State revenue share
SHERMAN MIDDLE
27.8%
TOM BEAN MIDDLE
46.5%
Federal revenue share
SHERMAN MIDDLE
16.3%
TOM BEAN MIDDLE
7.5%
District chronic absenteeism rate
SHERMAN MIDDLE
24.9%
TOM BEAN MIDDLE
24.2%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Grayson County
$70,455
Grayson County
$70,455
Poverty rate
Grayson County
11.1%
Grayson County
11.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Grayson County
23.7%
Grayson County
23.7%
Unemployment rate
Grayson County
3.9%
Grayson County
3.9%
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.