For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 688 students in the neighborhood of Southeast Springfield, Springfield, MO.
The top-ranked public middle school in Southeast Springfield is Pershing Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Southeast Springfield, Springfield, MO public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public middle school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Southeast Springfield, Springfield, MO (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pershing Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2120 Ventura
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 523-2400
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 523-2400
Gr: 6-8 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Southeast Springfield, Springfield, MO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Southeast Springfield, Springfield, MO include Pershing Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Southeast Springfield, Springfield?
1 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Southeast Springfield, Springfield.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Southeast Springfield, Springfield?
the neighborhood of Southeast Springfield, Springfield public middle schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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