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Comparative District Analysis
Sample School District
2025-2026
ECRA Peers
About
Purpose
The Comparative Analysis evaluates how a district or school performs relative to a selected group of peers. It compares key metrics such as student achievement, financial information, learning environment, and more. Visualizations, including bar charts and scatter plots, illustrate how the district or school compares to peer averages and individual districts or schools within the group. This report helps identify comparative strengths, gaps, and opportunities for improvement within a relevant peer context.
EntitySample School District
AddressSample City
TypeUnit District
Years Selected2025-2026
Comparative GroupECRA Peers
Areas Covered
Student Achievement
- ELA, Math, and Science Proficiency
- IAR and HS Assessment Growth Percentiles
- 8th Grade Students Passing Algebra I
- 9th Grade on Track
- HS 4-Year Graduation Rate
- College Enrollment and Remediation
Financial Information
- Average Teacher Salary
- Average Administrator Salary
- Local Property Tax
- EAV Per Pupil
- Instructional Spending Per Pupil
- Operational Spending Per Pupil
Learning Environment
- Enrollment
- Attendance
- Mobility
- Chronic Absenteeism
- Truancy
- Average Class Size
Student Demographics
- White
- Black
- Hispanic
- Asian
- English Learner (EL)
- Individual Education Plan (IEP)
Student Achievement
| Indicator | Peer Group Range | Sample School District | Peer 1 | Peer 2 | Peer 3 | Peer 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELA Proficiency | 61.3%48.773.1 | 61.3% | 52.4% | 66.8% | 48.7% | 73.1% |
| Math Proficiency | 45.6%33.459.8 | 45.6% | 39.4% | 51.2% | 33.4% | 59.8% |
| Science Proficiency | 61.8%49.371.2 | 61.8% | 55.1% | 66.4% | 49.3% | 71.2% |
| IAR ELA Growth Percentile | 57.347.257.3 | 57.3 | 49.8 | 53.1 | 47.2 | 56.4 |
| IAR Math Growth Percentile | 55.148.956.8 | 55.1 | 50.6 | 54.2 | 48.9 | 56.8 |
| HS Assessment ELA Growth Percentile | 52.649.158.3 | 52.6 | 51.4 | 55.7 | 49.1 | 58.3 |
| HS Assessment Math Growth Percentile | 49.547.657.1 | 49.5 | 50.2 | 54.8 | 47.6 | 57.1 |
| 8th Grade Students Passing Algebra I | 36.2%18.941.6 | 36.2% | 24.7% | 33.1% | 18.9% | 41.6% |
| 9th Grade on Track | 92.4%84.295.3 | 92.4% | 87.6% | 93.1% | 84.2% | 95.3% |
| HS 4-Year Graduation Rate | 91.5%85.994.6 | 91.5% | 88.3% | 92.7% | 85.9% | 94.6% |
| Graduates Enrolled in College Within 12 Months | 66.9%58.379.6 | 66.9% | 61.8% | 72.4% | 58.3% | 79.6% |
| Graduates Enrolled in College Within 16 Months | 68.7%60.181.3 | 68.7% | 63.5% | 74.2% | 60.1% | 81.3% |
| Community College Remediation | 21.2%14.831.7 | 21.2% | 26.4% | 19.7% | 31.7% | 14.8% |
Peer Group Rangeblue at/above average, red belowPeer Group Average
ECRA Ai Assistant Summary for Student Achievement
Sample School District is above the peer average in ELA (61.3% vs. 60.5%) and science (61.8% vs. 60.8%) and slightly below it in math (45.6% vs. 45.9%). IAR ELA growth (57.3) is the highest among the listed districts, and the 4-year graduation rate (91.5% vs. 90.6%) exceeds the peer average.
Financial Information
| Indicator | Peer Group Range | Sample School District | Peer 1 | Peer 2 | Peer 3 | Peer 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Teacher Salary | $74,210$66,390$87,630 | $74,210 | $69,850 | $81,420 | $66,390 | $87,630 |
| Average Administrator Salary | $118,640$99,870$141,320 | $118,640 | $104,280 | $132,560 | $99,870 | $141,320 |
| Local Property Tax | 58.4%41.872.3 | 58.4% | 46.2% | 67.9% | 41.8% | 72.3% |
| EAV Per Pupil | $212,480$142,590$384,210 | $212,480 | $168,340 | $318,760 | $142,590 | $384,210 |
| Instructional Spending Per Pupil | $11,240$9,720$13,450 | $11,240 | $10,310 | $12,680 | $9,720 | $13,450 |
| Operational Spending Per Pupil | $18,620$15,880$22,310 | $18,620 | $16,940 | $20,870 | $15,880 | $22,310 |
Peer Group Rangeblue at/above average, red belowPeer Group Average
ECRA Ai Assistant Summary for Financial Information
Teacher salaries ($74,210 vs. $75,900) and administrator salaries ($118,640 vs. $119,334) are both below peer averages. Instructional spending per pupil ($11,240 vs. $11,480) also trails peers, while reliance on local property tax (58.4% vs. 57.3%) is above average.
Learning Environment
| Indicator | Peer Group Range | Sample School District | Peer 1 | Peer 2 | Peer 3 | Peer 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 8,4203,98014,570 | 8,420 | 5,130 | 11,260 | 3,980 | 14,570 |
| Attendance | 93.4%91.694.8 | 93.4% | 94.1% | 92.2% | 91.6% | 94.8% |
| Mobility | 6.2%4.39.4 | 6.2% | 5.1% | 7.8% | 9.4% | 4.3% |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 19.6%13.827.1 | 19.6% | 16.2% | 23.4% | 27.1% | 13.8% |
| Truancy | 10.8%7.116.2 | 10.8% | 8.4% | 13.7% | 16.2% | 7.1% |
| Average Class Size | 21.420.623.3 | 21.4 | 22.1 | 20.6 | 23.3 | 22.8 |
| Teachers with Advanced Degrees | 68.3%54.876.9 | 68.3% | 61.7% | 72.4% | 54.8% | 76.9% |
| Teacher Retention | 91.2%84.993.1 | 91.2% | 88.6% | 87.3% | 84.9% | 93.1% |
Peer Group Rangeblue at/above average, red belowPeer Group Average
ECRA Ai Assistant Summary for Learning Environment
Attendance (93.4% vs. 93.2%) is above the peer average, and chronic absenteeism (19.6% vs. 20.0%) is below it. Teacher retention (91.2% vs. 89.0%) and teachers with advanced degrees (68.3% vs. 66.8%) are both above peer averages.
Student Demographics
| Indicator | Peer Group Range | Sample School District | Peer 1 | Peer 2 | Peer 3 | Peer 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 48.6%29.761.2 | 48.6% | 61.2% | 38.4% | 29.7% | 57.3% |
| Black | 11.2%5.118.6 | 11.2% | 6.4% | 14.8% | 18.6% | 5.1% |
| Hispanic | 27.4%17.841.2 | 27.4% | 21.3% | 33.6% | 41.2% | 17.8% |
| Asian | 8.1%5.315.6 | 8.1% | 7.2% | 9.4% | 5.3% | 15.6% |
| English Learner (EL) | 12.7%7.424.1 | 12.7% | 8.9% | 16.3% | 24.1% | 7.4% |
| Individual Education Plan (IEP) | 14.8%12.616.4 | 14.8% | 13.2% | 15.9% | 16.4% | 12.6% |
| Low Income | 31.6%16.852.7 | 31.6% | 22.4% | 38.9% | 52.7% | 16.8% |
| Homelessness | 1.2%0.62.4 | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.6% |
Peer Group Rangeblue at/above average, red belowPeer Group Average
ECRA Ai Assistant Summary for Student Demographics
Student demographics are close to the peer average. Low-income students (31.6% vs. 32.5%) and English Learners (12.7% vs. 13.9%) are both slightly below it, while the White share (48.6% vs. 47.0%) is slightly above.
Percent Proficient
Percent Proficient on State Tests - ELA 2026
Peer Average
Percent Proficient on State Tests - Mathematics 2026
Peer Average
Percent Proficient on State Tests - Science 2026
Peer Average
Proficiency vs Spending
ELA Percent Proficient vs. Instructional Spending Per Pupil 2026
Peer Group AverageSample School DistrictPeer 1Peer 2Peer 3Peer 4
Mathematics Percent Proficient vs. Instructional Spending Per Pupil 2026
Peer Group AverageSample School DistrictPeer 1Peer 2Peer 3Peer 4
Science Percent Proficient vs. Instructional Spending Per Pupil 2026
Peer Group AverageSample School DistrictPeer 1Peer 2Peer 3Peer 4
Sample School District
Sample School District Strategic Dashboard
Sample School District is the proud home of the Eagles. Covering 14 square miles, our 10 schools serve approximately 6,000 students from kindergarten through high school. With almost 200 teachers and staff, we strive to provide educational excellence in everything we do.
10Schools
6,000Students
200Teachers and Staff
14Square Miles
Student Success
Student Growth
56mean student growth percentile (SGP)Advanced Learners
62%students receiving instruction above grade levelStudent Engagement
87%students engaged in schoolCo-Curricular Involvement
60%students participating in co-curricular activitiesWorkplace Learning
74%students completing workplace learning experienceCollege Pathway
94%of students enroll in collegeGraduation Rate
98%students graduating on timeLearning Environment
Blue Ribbon Status
National Blue Ribbon recognitionStudent-Teacher Ratio
15:1students for every teacherStudent Attendance
97%average daily attendanceTeachers with Advanced Degrees
66%teachers holding advanced degreesStudent Success3 Objectives
67%Reduce achievement gaps5 Strategies
100%Establish personalized performance targets to track growthDetails
50%Differentiate instructional strategies to support each student’s learning needsDetails
75%Review ELA program curriculum and testing materialsDetails
60%Align math curriculumDetails
50%Increase and support enrollment in Advanced Placement, Honors, and Dual Credit coursesDetails
73%Update standards based curriculum to align with college and career readiness standards2 Strategies
80%Vertically align curriculum with college and career readiness standardsDetails
66%Update standards based curriculum across grade levelsDetails
100%Expand high school programs and pathways2 Strategies
100%Launch new high school pathwaysDetails
100%Expand dual credit partnershipsDetails
Learning Environment1 Objective
40%Increase teacher supports4 Strategies
50%Provide instructional coachingDetails
40%Strengthen new teacher mentoringDetails
30%Expand collaborative planning timeDetails
40%Align professional learning with goalsDetails
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ECRA Group is a premier research and analytics consulting firm that uses predictive analytics to help school district leaders improve student outcomes through evidence-based practices. For over 40 years, ECRA has partnered with school districts across the country to predict student performance, set meaningful goals, and measure what works.
How can my school district improve student outcomes?
ECRA Group helps school districts use predictive analytics to estimate future student performance and identify opportunities for support. By identifying students earlier, ECRA’s predictive models help district leaders personalize learning, establish meaningful goals, monitor progress, and make more informed decisions about students, programs, and resources.
How can my district set more meaningful district and school improvement goals?
ECRA Group uses predictive analytics to help school districts establish meaningful goals for student growth and achievement. By calculating expected outcomes based on historical student performance, ECRA helps leaders set improvement goals that are both rigorous and realistic.
How can my school district measure whether a program or intervention is working?
ECRA Group’s Academic ROI methodology helps school districts measure the effect of programs and interventions on student outcomes. By comparing actual student performance with the program to student performance without the program, districts can better understand whether an investment is producing meaningful results and use that evidence to guide future decisions.
How can my school district compare our performance to other districts?
ECRA helps school districts benchmark performance using publicly available state data. ECRA’s Data Briefs provide additional context around state results, helping leaders identify strengths, opportunities for improvement, and how their performance compares with peers.
