Serving 373 students in grades 5-8, Persell Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 373 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PERSSELL MIDDLE SCHOOL serves the northwest part of Jamestown, NY, covering an area of approximately 3.4 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 1.3 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest point being 2.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Persell Middle School's student population of 373 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
373 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Persell Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Persell Middle School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3199 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
18%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
67%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
12%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)47.2%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
2%
3%
Showing 2006–2022. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Persell Middle School's ranking?
Persell Middle School is ranked #3199 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Persell Middle School often compared to?
Persell Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like George Washington Middle School, Jamestown High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Persell Middle School?
373 students attend Persell Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Persell Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Persell Middle School?
Persell Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Persell Middle School offer ?
Persell Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Persell Middle School part of?
Persell Middle School is part of Jamestown City School District.
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