- Highlands Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than Desert Hills Middle School (388 vs. 209).
- Desert Hills Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than Highlands Middle School (424.5:1 vs. 254.3:1).
- Highlands Middle School reported a higher violent incidents than Desert Hills Middle School (76 vs. 45).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Highlands Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than Desert Hills Middle School (388 vs. 209).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Desert Hills Middle School reported a higher gifted & talented than Highlands Middle School (26 vs. 14).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Highlands Middle School reported a higher violent incidents than Desert Hills Middle School (76 vs. 45).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Desert Hills Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than Highlands Middle School (424.5:1 vs. 254.3:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
14 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
Desert Hills Middle School
$15,202.01
Highlands Middle School
$15,202.01
Local revenue share
Desert Hills Middle School
11.3%
Highlands Middle School
11.3%
State revenue share
Desert Hills Middle School
75.1%
Highlands Middle School
75.1%
Federal revenue share
Desert Hills Middle School
13.6%
Highlands Middle School
13.6%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Desert Hills Middle School
35.9%
Highlands Middle School
35.9%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Benton County
$87,316
Benton County
$87,316
Poverty rate
Benton County
11.1%
Benton County
11.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Benton County
33%
Benton County
33%
Unemployment rate
Benton County
4.8%
Benton County
4.8%
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.