- Ballou Jr High reported a higher students per counselor than Aylen Jr High (880:1 vs. 695:1).
- Ballou Jr High reported a higher chronically absent students than Aylen Jr High (370 vs. 284).
- Ballou Jr High reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Aylen Jr High (61 vs. 17).
- Source Data Limit: 9 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
- Source Data Limit: 1 additional metric is reported by only one school.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Ballou Jr High reported a higher chronically absent students than Aylen Jr High (370 vs. 284).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Aylen Jr High reported a higher ap enrollment than Ballou Jr High (59 vs. 43).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Ballou Jr High reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Aylen Jr High (61 vs. 17).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Ballou Jr High reported a higher students per counselor than Aylen Jr High (880:1 vs. 695:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
20 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at Aylen Jr High
1 metric was reported by Aylen Jr High. Comparable data for Ballou Jr High is missing or suppressed.
Dual enrollment
17
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Aylen Jr High
$16,882.06
Ballou Jr High
$16,882.06
Local revenue share
Aylen Jr High
25.9%
Ballou Jr High
25.9%
State revenue share
Aylen Jr High
68.5%
Ballou Jr High
68.5%
Federal revenue share
Aylen Jr High
5.6%
Ballou Jr High
5.6%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Aylen Jr High
37.6%
Ballou Jr High
37.6%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Pierce County
$96,632
Pierce County
$96,632
Poverty rate
Pierce County
8.9%
Pierce County
8.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Pierce County
30.2%
Pierce County
30.2%
Unemployment rate
Pierce County
4.6%
Pierce County
4.6%
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.