- Point Defiance reported a higher students per counselor than Downing (329:1 vs. 222:1).
- Downing reported a higher chronically absent students than Point Defiance (93 vs. 72).
- Downing reported a higher violent incidents than Point Defiance (2 vs. 0).
- Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Downing reported a higher chronically absent students than Point Defiance (93 vs. 72).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Point Defiance reported a higher gifted & talented than Downing (5 vs. 4).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Downing reported a higher violent incidents than Point Defiance (2 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Point Defiance reported a higher students per counselor than Downing (329:1 vs. 222:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
15 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
Downing
$19,679.21
Point Defiance
$19,679.21
Local revenue share
Downing
31.5%
Point Defiance
31.5%
State revenue share
Downing
55.9%
Point Defiance
55.9%
Federal revenue share
Downing
12.6%
Point Defiance
12.6%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Downing
46.1%
Point Defiance
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.