Serving 702 students in grades 6-8, Pershing Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 702 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pershing Middle serves the southeast part of Springfield, MO, covering an area of approximately 20.3 square miles. Families in this zone can expect a typical drive to the school of about 10 to 12 minutes, with the furthest edges of the zone being around 5.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pershing Middle School's student population of 702 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
702 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Pershing Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pershing Middle School is 0.43, 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
#608 out of 2076 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
75%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Pershing Middle School's ranking?
Pershing Middle School is ranked #608 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Pershing Middle School often compared to?
Pershing Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carver Middle School, Jarrett Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Pershing Middle School?
702 students attend Pershing Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Pershing Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pershing Middle School?
Pershing Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Pershing Middle School offer ?
Pershing Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pershing Middle School part of?
Pershing Middle School is part of Springfield R-XII School District.
In what neighborhood is Pershing Middle School located?
Pershing Middle School is located in the Southeast Springfield neighborhood of Springfield, MO. There are 4 other public schools located in Southeast Springfield.
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