Pershing Middle

Summary:

Pershing Middle is a public middle school located in Springfield, Missouri, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 704 students. The school is part of the Springfield R-XII district, which is ranked 206 out of 376 districts in Missouri and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pershing Middle consistently ranks in the top 25% of Missouri middle schools, ranking 86th out of 459 in the 2022-2023 school year. The school's performance on state assessments (MAP) is significantly higher than the district and state averages across multiple subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2022-2023, Pershing Middle had 55.1% of 6th graders proficient or better in Math, compared to 45.3% for the district and 43.7% for the state. Pershing Middle also has a more diverse student population compared to many nearby schools, such as Wilson's Creek 5-6 Inter. Center and Logan-Rogersville Middle, with a higher percentage of non-White students.

Additionally, Pershing Middle has a lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (40.91% in 2022-2023) compared to some of the nearby schools, such as Carver Middle and Westport Middle School, which can be an indicator of higher socioeconomic status. The school also has a higher per-student spending of $11,322 in 2021-2022, compared to the district average of $11,056 for Carver Middle and $11,595 for Westport Middle, suggesting it may have access to more resources and funding to support student learning and school operations.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 2120 Ventura
       Springfield, MO  65804-2718


(417) 523-2400

District: Springfield R-Xii

SchoolDigger Rank:
86th of 459 Missouri Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,322 Help


Students who attend Pershing Middle usually attend:

High:    Glendale High

Feeder schools for Pershing Middle:

Elementary:    Cowden Elementary
    Field Elementary
    Pershing Elementary
    Sequiota Elementary
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Student/teacher ratio:  15.8 Help
Number of students:  704

Racial breakdown:

White:
74.1%
Two or more races:
7.7%
Hispanic:
7.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  40.9% Help


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Compare Details Pershing Middle ranks better than 81.3% of middle schools in Missouri. It also ranks 2nd among 9 ranked middle schools in the Springfield R-Xii School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.58. (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 (74.1%), two or more races (7.7%), Hispanic (7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 40.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pershing Middle is 15.8. 8 middle schools in the Springfield R-Xii School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pershing Middle is $11,322. 7 middle schools in the Springfield R-Xii School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Pershing Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Pershing Middle 86th of 459 Missouri public middle schools. (See Pershing Middle in the ranking list.)

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Springfield R-Xii:

SchoolDigger ranks Springfield R-Xii 206th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pershing Middle

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Rank History for all students at Pershing Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 89.38 26th 619 95.8%
2007 85.52 31st 624 95.0%
2008 85.69 24th 624 96.2%
2009 88.16 19th 601 96.8%
2010 83.49 47th 614 92.3%
2011 74.32 102nd 625 83.7%
2012 72.79 117th 623 81.2%
2013 67.22 172nd 649 73.5%
2014 63.06 221st 633 65.1%
2015 68.77 141st 585 75.9%
2016 63.79 135th 435 69.0%
2017 67.19 144th 568 74.6%
2018 72.16 101st 552 81.7%
2019 73.20 102nd 587 82.6%
2021 70.83 100th 454 78.0%
2022 69.62 110th 459 76.0%
2023 74.58 86th 459 81.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Pershing Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.97 52nd 79 34.2%
2019 38.87 56th 98 42.9%
2023 55.32 12th 44 72.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Pershing Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 44.84 98th 192 49.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pershing Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.07 145th 422 65.6%
2019 63.30 124th 482 74.3%
2021 70.07 69th 371 81.4%
2022 67.56 81st 365 77.8%
2023 68.38 73rd 382 80.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Pershing Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.43 49th 162 69.8%
2019 67.19 49th 204 76.0%
2021 53.46 67th 195 65.6%
2022 29.83 139th 187 25.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Pershing Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.48 86th 104 17.3%
2019 32.04 104th 121 14.0%
2021 51.49 23rd 44 47.7%
2022 48.17 29th 44 34.1%
2023 27.33 41st 48 14.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Pershing Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.80 108th 129 16.3%
2023 51.25 67th 153 56.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pershing Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 76.43 18th 130 86.2%
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Rank History for White students at Pershing Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.30 96th 479 80.0%
2019 72.22 94th 527 82.2%
2021 66.42 102nd 376 72.9%
2022 64.91 106th 381 72.2%
2023 73.08 74th 385 80.8%
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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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Enrollment information for Pershing Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 575 575
1992 579 8 13 5 2 n/a n/a 0 607
1993 581 6 7 6 4 n/a n/a 0 604
1994 561 6 16 7 2 n/a n/a 0 592
1995 627 11 11 4 0 n/a n/a 0 653
1996 627 11 11 4 0 n/a n/a 0 653
1997 654 13 11 9 2 n/a n/a 0 689
1998 637 11 10 16 2 n/a n/a 0 676
1999 671 13 15 15 3 n/a n/a 0 717
2000 670 10 16 14 4 n/a n/a 0 714
2001 646 17 16 11 1 n/a n/a 0 691
2002 661 18 11 12 2 n/a n/a 0 704
2003 661 18 11 12 2 n/a n/a 0 704
2004 733 19 13 9 2 n/a n/a 0 776
2005 721 24 14 13 4 n/a n/a 0 776
2006 713 13 21 8 2 n/a n/a 0 757
2007 721 22 22 16 2 n/a n/a 0 783
2008 661 26 17 28 2 n/a n/a 0 734
2009 619 27 19 14 6 n/a n/a 0 685
2010 597 40 16 13 7 n/a n/a 0 673
2011 618 38 21 18 5 1 3 0 704
2012 630 41 21 21 5 1 7 0 726
2013 650 31 19 19 5 1 6 0 731
2014 632 26 19 15 5 0 12 0 709
2015 618 27 19 17 1 1 16 0 699
2016 602 38 21 24 1 0 22 0 708
2017 609 28 21 22 2 1 28 0 711
2018 614 33 15 39 3 3 29 0 736
2019 608 35 26 38 4 1 39 0 751
2020 642 34 37 44 4 2 36 0 799
2021 592 34 36 49 5 2 36 0 754
2022 518 39 36 49 3 1 42 0 688
2023 522 35 36 49 3 5 54 0 704

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 Pershing Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 575 32.6 17.6 7.5
1992 607 30.5 19.9 9.7
1993 604 36.0 16.8 9.8
1994 592 31.4 18.9 11.8
1995 653 37.9 17.2 n/a
1996 653 37.9 17.2 n/a
1997 689 37.2 18.5 8.9
1998 676 39.1 17.3 11.8
1999 717 41.3 17.4 14.9
2000 714 41.2 17.3 14.7
2001 691 41.3 16.7 12.7
2002 704 39.1 18.0 19.9
2003 704 39.1 18.0 19.9
2004 776 39.9 19.4 20.9
2005 776 40.6 19.1 18.8
2006 757 40.6 18.6 20.3
2007 783 39.6 19.8 21.8
2008 734 41.9 17.5 24.9
2009 685 41.6 16.4 28.3
2010 673 42.0 16.0 31.5
2011 704 41.1 17.1 33.7
2012 726 40.5 17.8 38
2013 731 41.9 17.4 33.8
2014 709 42.6 16.6 37.4
2015 699 42.0 16.6 31.6
2016 708 43.0 16.4 36
2017 711 42.3 16.7 34.9
2018 736 43.2 17.0 41.8
2019 751 41.5 18.0 42.1
2020 799 41.9 19.0 37.7
2021 754 40.4 18.6 42
2022 688 40.4 17.0 27.5
2023 704 44.5 15.8 40.9

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 Pershing Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 575 32.6 17.6 7.5
1992 607 30.5 19.9 9.7
1993 604 36.0 16.8 9.8
1994 592 31.4 18.9 11.8
1995 653 37.9 17.2 n/a
1996 653 37.9 17.2 n/a
1997 689 37.2 18.5 8.9
1998 676 39.1 17.3 11.8
1999 717 41.3 17.4 14.9
2000 714 41.2 17.3 14.7
2001 691 41.3 16.7 12.7
2002 704 39.1 18.0 19.9
2003 704 39.1 18.0 19.9
2004 776 39.9 19.4 20.9
2005 776 40.6 19.1 18.8
2006 757 40.6 18.6 20.3
2007 783 39.6 19.8 21.8
2008 734 41.9 17.5 24.9
2009 685 41.6 16.4 28.3
2010 673 42.0 16.0 31.5
2011 704 41.1 17.1 33.7
2012 726 40.5 17.8 38
2013 731 41.9 17.4 33.8
2014 709 42.6 16.6 37.4
2015 699 42.0 16.6 31.6
2016 708 43.0 16.4 36
2017 711 42.3 16.7 34.9
2018 736 43.2 17.0 41.8
2019 751 41.5 18.0 42.1
2020 799 41.9 19.0 37.7
2021 754 40.4 18.6 42
2022 688 40.4 17.0 27.5
2023 704 44.5 15.8 40.9

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 Pershing Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $646 (7.3%) $8,204 (92.7%) $8,850
2020 $623 (7.1%) $8,196 (92.9%) $8,819
2021 $705 (7.5%) $8,678 (92.5%) $9,383
2022 $1,359 (12.0%) $9,963 (88.0%) $11,322

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Pershing 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 102nd of 587 Middle schoolsRanks 86th of 459 Middle schools
 1.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Pershing Middle)50.555.1
 4.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Springfield R-Xii)39.245.3
 6.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)42.543.7
 1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pershing Middle)5549.5
 5.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Springfield R-Xii)49.340.4
 8.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)45.937.5
 8.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Pershing Middle)52.744.5
 8.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Springfield R-Xii)30.237.2
 7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)3839.5
 1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pershing Middle)61.747.4
 14.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Springfield R-Xii)44.140.9
 3.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)43.637.3
 6.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Pershing Middle)18.638.4
 19.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Springfield R-Xii)14.135.8
 21.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)2930
 1%
8th Grade Science (Pershing Middle)51.938.9
 13%
   8th Grade Science (Springfield R-Xii)41.234.5
 6.7%
   8th Grade Science (Missouri)43.737.8
 5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pershing Middle)59.951.8
 8.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Springfield R-Xii)49.345
 4.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.342.7
 4.6%
End of Course Algebra I (Pershing Middle)76.690.4
 13.8%
   End of Course Algebra I (Springfield R-Xii)31.530.2
 1.3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)45.341.5
 3.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students751704
 6.3%
African American3535
American Indian43
 25%
Asian2636
 38.5%
Hispanic3849
 28.9%
Pacific Islander15
 400%
White608522
 14.1%
Two or More Races3954
 38.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42.1%40.9%
 1.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Pershing Middle

In the 2022-23 school year, 704 students attended Pershing Middle.

Students who attend Pershing Middle usually go on to attend Glendale High

Pershing Middle ranks 86th of 459 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Pershing Middle are 74% White, 8% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 5% African American.


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