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School Comparison

MARY G. PORTER TRADITIONAL
vs.
POTOMAC SHORES MIDDLE

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

MARY G. PORTER TRADITIONAL
POTOMAC SHORES MIDDLE
  • POTOMAC SHORES MIDDLE reported a higher chronically absent students than MARY G. PORTER TRADITIONAL (225 vs. 16).
  • MARY G. PORTER TRADITIONAL reported a higher students per counselor than POTOMAC SHORES MIDDLE (335:1 vs. 268.8:1).
  • POTOMAC SHORES MIDDLE reported a higher violent incidents than MARY G. PORTER TRADITIONAL (37 vs. 8).
  • Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

POTOMAC SHORES MIDDLE reported a higher chronically absent students than MARY G. PORTER TRADITIONAL (225 vs. 16).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

POTOMAC SHORES MIDDLE reported a higher gifted & talented than MARY G. PORTER TRADITIONAL (173 vs. 165).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

POTOMAC SHORES MIDDLE reported a higher violent incidents than MARY G. PORTER TRADITIONAL (37 vs. 8).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

MARY G. PORTER TRADITIONAL reported a higher students per counselor than POTOMAC SHORES MIDDLE (335:1 vs. 268.8:1).

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
MARY G. PORTER TRADITIONAL
$15,373.27
POTOMAC SHORES MIDDLE
$15,373.27
Local revenue share
MARY G. PORTER TRADITIONAL
48%
POTOMAC SHORES MIDDLE
48%
State revenue share
MARY G. PORTER TRADITIONAL
42.1%
POTOMAC SHORES MIDDLE
42.1%
Federal revenue share
MARY G. PORTER TRADITIONAL
9.9%
POTOMAC SHORES MIDDLE
9.9%
District chronic absenteeism rate
MARY G. PORTER TRADITIONAL
19.9%
POTOMAC SHORES MIDDLE
19.9%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Prince William County
$128,873
Prince William County
$128,873
Poverty rate
Prince William County
6.1%
Prince William County
6.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Prince William County
44.5%
Prince William County
44.5%
Unemployment rate
Prince William County
2.7%
Prince William County
2.7%
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.