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School Comparison

DUNBAR MIDDLE SCHOOL
vs.
WEST SIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

DUNBAR MIDDLE SCHOOL
WEST SIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL
  • WEST SIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL reported a higher violent incidents than DUNBAR MIDDLE SCHOOL (267 vs. 118).
  • WEST SIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL reported a higher students per counselor than DUNBAR MIDDLE SCHOOL (452:1 vs. 323:1).
  • WEST SIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL reported a higher in-school suspensions than DUNBAR MIDDLE SCHOOL (137 vs. 45).
  • Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

DUNBAR MIDDLE SCHOOL reported a higher chronically absent students than WEST SIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL (91 vs. 88).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

DUNBAR MIDDLE SCHOOL reported a higher gifted & talented than WEST SIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL (9 vs. 4).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

WEST SIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL reported a higher violent incidents than DUNBAR MIDDLE SCHOOL (267 vs. 118).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

WEST SIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL reported a higher students per counselor than DUNBAR MIDDLE SCHOOL (452:1 vs. 323:1).

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
DUNBAR MIDDLE SCHOOL
$14,241.74
WEST SIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL
$14,241.74
Local revenue share
DUNBAR MIDDLE SCHOOL
33.1%
WEST SIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL
33.1%
State revenue share
DUNBAR MIDDLE SCHOOL
44.8%
WEST SIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL
44.8%
Federal revenue share
DUNBAR MIDDLE SCHOOL
22.2%
WEST SIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL
22.2%
District chronic absenteeism rate
DUNBAR MIDDLE SCHOOL
29.8%
WEST SIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL
29.8%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Kanawha County
$58,887
Kanawha County
$58,887
Poverty rate
Kanawha County
16.1%
Kanawha County
16.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Kanawha County
29.3%
Kanawha County
29.3%
Unemployment rate
Kanawha County
3.8%
Kanawha County
3.8%
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.