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#878 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 40% in state
Pershing Middle
Middle School · Springfield R-xii · Springfield, MO
A Springfield R-xii middle school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2120 VENTURA, Springfield, MO 65804
- Math 57% vs MO 46% (2025)
- Reading 48% vs MO 43% (2025)
- 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pershing Middle score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2021, reaching 53% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 42 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Pershing Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,380/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Springfield), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$58,288
Median home value
$227,000
Median rent
$898/mo
College educated
41.8%
Homeownership
53.4%
Poverty rate
12.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65804; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Seventh-day Adventist Junior AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–9 | 1.8 mi | 17 | Compare → |
| Grace Classical AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 223 | Compare → |
| Greenwood Laboratory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | K–12 | 2.8 mi | 396 | Compare → |
| Jarrett MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 6–8 | 3.1 mi | 501 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Springfield R-xii
- Schools in district
- 57
- Rank in district
- #29 of 53
- District spending per student
- $14,461NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pershing Middle is listed in SPRINGFIELD R-XII; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pershing Middle
Pershing Middle is a public middle school in Springfield, MO, part of Springfield R-xii, serving approximately 693 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #878 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pershing Middle
What grades does Pershing Middle serve?
Pershing Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Pershing Middle?
Pershing Middle has an enrollment of approximately 693 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pershing Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Pershing Middle is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pershing Middle rank in MO?
Pershing Middle ranks #878 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Pershing Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Pershing Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Pershing Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pershing Middle has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Pershing Middle a charter school?
No, Pershing Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pershing Middle a Title I school?
No, Pershing Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pershing Middle?
42.3% of students at Pershing Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 693
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Greene County
- Phone
- (417) 523-2400
- Area population (ZIP 65804)
- 40,271
- Area average commute
- 17.4 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 65804; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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