Persell Middle School

Perversell Middle School is a regular public middle school located in Jamestown, New York, in Chautauqua County. The school serves students from fifth through eighth grade and has an enrollment of 362 students. With a student-to-teacher ratio of 8:1, Perversell provides personalized attention to each student, ensuring that individual needs are met.

There are 45 full-time equivalent teachers dedicated to the education and development of its students. The school's academic performance is currently in the lower ranks among New York schools, with a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and an academic score of 2.5 out of 10. In English Language Arts (ELA) and reading proficiency, 36% of students meet or exceed standards, while in math, only 21% do so.

These scores indicate that Perversell is focusing on student development with room for academic growth. Perversell Middle School is situated in a town setting within Jamestown, offering a community-oriented environment where students can thrive and build strong connections both inside and outside the classroom.

While current test scores at Persell Middle School are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

With a student-teacher ratio of 8:1, Persell Middle School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.