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Perry County Middle

Summary:

Perry County Middle is a public middle school in Perryville, Missouri, serving 461 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Perry County 32 District, which is ranked 199 out of 376 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Perry County Middle faces some academic challenges, with test scores generally below the state averages, particularly in mathematics. In 2022-2023, only 13.1% of 8th-grade students were proficient or better in MAP Mathematics, compared to the state average of 30%. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 44.47% to 54.88% over the past three years, suggesting a relatively high proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. However, the school's student-teacher ratio is relatively low, ranging from 12.4 to 13.5 over the past three years, which is lower than the nearby Meadow Heights Middle School.

Interestingly, while Perry County Middle performs relatively well for low-socioeconomic status students, ranking 91 out of 382 Missouri middle schools in 2022-2023, it struggles with the performance of other subgroups, such as special education and disabled students. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 171 out of 568 Missouri middle schools in 2016-2017 to 225 out of 459 in 2022-2023, suggesting the school may be struggling to keep up with the performance of other middle schools in the state. However, the school did have an impressive 81.9% of students proficient or better in Algebra I in 2020-2021, significantly higher than the district (43.7%) and state (35.6%) averages, indicating the school may be doing a good job in preparing some students for advanced mathematics.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 326 College St
       Perryville, MO  63775-2699

(573) 547-7500

District: Perry County 32

SchoolDigger Rank:
225th of 459 Missouri Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,738 Help


Students who attend Perry County Middle usually attend:

High:    Perryville Senior High

Feeder schools for Perry County Middle:

Elementary:    Perryville Elementary
    Perryville Primary Center

Student/teacher ratio:  13.2 Help
Number of students:  461

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.5%
Hispanic:
6.5%
Two or more races:
1.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  54.9% Help


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Compare Details Perry County Middle ranks better than 51% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.35. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.5%), Hispanic (6.5%), two or more races (1.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 54.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Perry County Middle is 13.2. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Perry County Middle is $9,738.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Perry County Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Perry County Middle 225th of 459 Missouri public middle schools. (See Perry County Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Perry County 32:

SchoolDigger ranks Perry County 32 199th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Perry County Middle

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Rank History for all students at Perry County Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 46.26 351st 619 43.3%
2007 50.26 338th 624 45.8%
2008 40.78 454th 624 27.2%
2009 35.16 471st 601 21.6%
2010 39.09 450th 614 26.7%
2011 41.86 421st 625 32.6%
2012 46.10 378th 623 39.3%
2013 38.05 483rd 649 25.6%
2014 42.20 413th 633 34.8%
2015 42.67 363rd 585 37.9%
2016 57.64 179th 435 58.9%
2017 64.32 171st 568 69.9%
2018 60.55 183rd 552 66.8%
2019 53.28 257th 587 56.2%
2021 44.21 260th 454 42.7%
2022 45.56 259th 459 43.6%
2023 50.35 225th 459 51.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Perry County Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 38.54 117th 192 39.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Perry County Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.13 162nd 422 61.6%
2019 48.35 239th 482 50.4%
2021 51.79 156th 371 58.0%
2022 60.24 118th 365 67.7%
2023 63.76 91st 382 76.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Perry County Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.82 106th 162 34.6%
2021 36.40 127th 195 34.9%
2022 25.96 153rd 187 18.2%
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Rank History for White students at Perry County Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.29 198th 479 58.7%
2019 43.82 285th 527 45.9%
2021 33.99 261st 376 30.6%
2022 35.51 258th 381 32.3%
2023 36.82 250th 385 35.1%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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by a parent
Wednesday, October 7, 2015

Open Quote My children and grandchildren have both received excellent educations at Perry Co Middle School. In particular, I find the academics rigorous, while the staff provides a nurturing environment that students need at this age. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Perry County Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1997 724 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 726
1998 730 0 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 734
1999 719 0 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 726
2000 693 2 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 702
2001 663 0 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 671
2002 680 0 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 685
2003 680 0 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 685
2004 650 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 654
2005 639 0 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 643
2006 634 1 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 643
2007 654 3 4 6 0 n/a n/a 0 667
2008 656 5 5 8 0 n/a n/a 0 674
2009 675 3 7 7 0 n/a n/a 0 692
2010 683 3 5 8 0 n/a n/a 0 699
2011 683 1 4 22 1 0 7 0 718
2012 673 4 5 24 1 0 9 0 716
2013 680 3 6 23 1 0 14 0 727
2014 651 2 6 17 3 0 14 0 693
2015 618 2 6 18 1 0 14 0 659
2016 620 3 5 27 1 0 13 0 669
2017 604 1 3 27 0 0 8 0 643
2018 637 3 3 25 0 0 8 0 676
2019 651 3 2 26 0 0 10 0 692
2020 490 2 2 22 0 0 11 0 527
2021 461 4 2 26 0 0 9 0 502
2022 418 5 4 28 0 0 6 0 461
2023 417 3 4 30 0 0 7 0 461

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Perry County Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 726 46.9 15.5 27.1
1998 734 48.6 15.1 25.1
1999 726 51.9 14.0 40.8
2000 702 51.5 13.6 40.2
2001 671 49.0 13.7 38.6
2002 685 52.6 13.0 45.3
2003 685 52.6 13.0 45.3
2004 654 50.6 12.9 42.8
2005 643 49.9 12.9 44.3
2006 643 50.2 12.8 43.7
2007 667 49.2 13.6 43.3
2008 674 49.8 13.5 46.3
2009 692 51.4 13.5 49.3
2010 699 51.2 13.6 49.4
2011 718 49.4 14.5 51.1
2012 716 49.6 14.4 52.7
2013 727 51.5 14.1 53.8
2014 693 51.6 13.4 56.1
2015 659 51.0 12.9 52.7
2016 669 51.0 13.1 55.5
2017 643 50.6 12.6 56.1
2018 676 50.8 13.2 58.1
2019 692 50.2 13.7 55.3
2020 527 36.3 14.5 55.2
2021 502 37.0 13.5 53.4
2022 461 37.1 12.4 44.5
2023 461 34.6 13.2 54.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Perry County Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 726 46.9 15.5 27.1
1998 734 48.6 15.1 25.1
1999 726 51.9 14.0 40.8
2000 702 51.5 13.6 40.2
2001 671 49.0 13.7 38.6
2002 685 52.6 13.0 45.3
2003 685 52.6 13.0 45.3
2004 654 50.6 12.9 42.8
2005 643 49.9 12.9 44.3
2006 643 50.2 12.8 43.7
2007 667 49.2 13.6 43.3
2008 674 49.8 13.5 46.3
2009 692 51.4 13.5 49.3
2010 699 51.2 13.6 49.4
2011 718 49.4 14.5 51.1
2012 716 49.6 14.4 52.7
2013 727 51.5 14.1 53.8
2014 693 51.6 13.4 56.1
2015 659 51.0 12.9 52.7
2016 669 51.0 13.1 55.5
2017 643 50.6 12.6 56.1
2018 676 50.8 13.2 58.1
2019 692 50.2 13.7 55.3
2020 527 36.3 14.5 55.2
2021 502 37.0 13.5 53.4
2022 461 37.1 12.4 44.5
2023 461 34.6 13.2 54.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Perry County Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $407 (4.8%) $8,037 (95.2%) $8,444
2020 $423 (5.1%) $7,803 (94.9%) $8,226
2021 $1,080 (11.8%) $8,101 (88.2%) $9,181
2022 $607 (6.2%) $9,131 (93.8%) $9,738

Data source: Missouri Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Perry County Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 257th of 587 Middle schoolsRanks 225th of 459 Middle schools
 5.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Perry County Middle)44.739.4
 5.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Perry County 32)44.739.4
 5.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)42.543.7
 1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Perry County Middle)38.737.6
 1.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Perry County 32)38.737.6
 1.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)45.937.5
 8.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Perry County Middle)4533.3
 11.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Perry County 32)4533.3
 11.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)3839.5
 1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Perry County Middle)51.342.8
 8.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Perry County 32)51.342.8
 8.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)43.637.3
 6.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Perry County Middle)33.313.1
 20.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Perry County 32)33.313.1
 20.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)2930
 1%
8th Grade Science (Perry County Middle)41.632.9
 8.7%
   8th Grade Science (Perry County 32)41.632.9
 8.7%
   8th Grade Science (Missouri)43.737.8
 5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Perry County Middle)41.642.9
 1.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Perry County 32)41.642.9
 1.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.342.7
 4.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students692461
 33.4%
African American33
American Indian00
Asian24
 100%
Hispanic2630
 15.4%
Pacific Islander00
White651417
 35.9%
Two or More Races107
 30%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients55.3%54.9%
 0.5%

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In the 2022-23 school year, 461 students attended Perry County Middle.

Perry County Middle ranks 225th of 459 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Perry County Middle usually go on to attend Perryville Senior High

Students at Perry County Middle are 90% White, 7% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.


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