Serving 439 students in grades 6-8, Perry Co. Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 439 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Perry Co. Middle's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Perryville, MO, covering an area of approximately 413.3 square miles. Families within the zone typically drive 20-30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 12.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 16.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Perry Co. Middle School's student population of 439 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
439 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Perry Co. Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Perry Co. Middle School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1429 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
15%
White
87%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Perry Co. Middle School's ranking?
Perry Co. Middle School is ranked #1429 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Perry Co. Middle School?
439 students attend Perry Co. Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Perry Co. Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Perry Co. Middle School?
Perry Co. Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Perry Co. Middle School offer ?
Perry Co. Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Perry Co. Middle School part of?
Perry Co. Middle School is part of Perry County 32 School District.
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