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School Comparison

Walter Strom Middle School
vs.
Thorp Elem & Jr Sr High

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

Walter Strom Middle School
Thorp Elem & Jr Sr High
  • Thorp Elem & Jr Sr High reported a higher chronically absent students than Walter Strom Middle School (126 vs. 88).
  • Walter Strom Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than Thorp Elem & Jr Sr High (242:1 vs. 225:1).
  • Walter Strom Middle School reported a higher gifted & talented than Thorp Elem & Jr Sr High (14 vs. 7).
  • Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 2 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Thorp Elem & Jr Sr High reported a higher chronically absent students than Walter Strom Middle School (126 vs. 88).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Walter Strom Middle School reported a higher gifted & talented than Thorp Elem & Jr Sr High (14 vs. 7).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Thorp Elem & Jr Sr High reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Walter Strom Middle School (3 vs. 0).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Walter Strom Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than Thorp Elem & Jr Sr High (242:1 vs. 225:1).

Subgroup Analysis

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

11 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Thorp Elem & Jr Sr High

2 metrics were reported by Thorp Elem & Jr Sr High. Comparable data for Walter Strom Middle School is missing or suppressed.

Dual enrollment
8
SAT/ACT participation
4

Contextual Indicators

District Context

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

Per-pupil spending
Walter Strom Middle School
$16,393
Thorp Elem & Jr Sr High
$22,023.35
Local revenue share
Walter Strom Middle School
31.5%
Thorp Elem & Jr Sr High
20%
State revenue share
Walter Strom Middle School
61.6%
Thorp Elem & Jr Sr High
72.3%
Federal revenue share
Walter Strom Middle School
6.9%
Thorp Elem & Jr Sr High
7.7%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Walter Strom Middle School
40.9%
Thorp Elem & Jr Sr High
49%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Kittitas County
$69,928
Kittitas County
$69,928
Poverty rate
Kittitas County
14.3%
Kittitas County
14.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Kittitas County
35.3%
Kittitas County
35.3%
Unemployment rate
Kittitas County
4.7%
Kittitas County
4.7%
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.