- Explorer Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than Heatherwood Middle School (338 vs. 247).
- Heatherwood Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than Explorer Middle School (326.3:1 vs. 265.7:1).
- Explorer Middle School reported a higher violent incidents than Heatherwood Middle School (126 vs. 71).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Explorer Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than Heatherwood Middle School (338 vs. 247).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Heatherwood Middle School reported a higher gifted & talented than Explorer Middle School (135 vs. 104).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Explorer Middle School reported a higher violent incidents than Heatherwood Middle School (126 vs. 71).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Heatherwood Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than Explorer Middle School (326.3:1 vs. 265.7:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
19 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
Heatherwood Middle School
$18,396.48
Explorer Middle School
$20,374
Local revenue share
Heatherwood Middle School
27.4%
Explorer Middle School
26.7%
State revenue share
Heatherwood Middle School
65%
Explorer Middle School
65.1%
Federal revenue share
Heatherwood Middle School
7.6%
Explorer Middle School
8.2%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Heatherwood Middle School
34.5%
Explorer Middle School
39%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Snohomish County
$107,982
Snohomish County
$107,982
Poverty rate
Snohomish County
7.9%
Snohomish County
7.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Snohomish County
36.8%
Snohomish County
36.8%
Unemployment rate
Snohomish County
4.2%
Snohomish County
4.2%
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.