- Birney reported a higher students per counselor than Arlington (369:1 vs. 178.5:1).
- Birney reported a higher chronically absent students than Arlington (214 vs. 177).
- Birney reported a higher gifted & talented than Arlington (2 vs. 1).
- Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Birney reported a higher chronically absent students than Arlington (214 vs. 177).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Birney reported a higher gifted & talented than Arlington (2 vs. 1).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Arlington reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Birney (3 vs. 2).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Birney reported a higher students per counselor than Arlington (369:1 vs. 178.5:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
20 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
Arlington
$19,679.21
Birney
$19,679.21
Local revenue share
Arlington
31.5%
Birney
31.5%
State revenue share
Arlington
55.9%
Birney
55.9%
Federal revenue share
Arlington
12.6%
Birney
12.6%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Arlington
46.1%
Birney
46.1%
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.