Pershing Middle

Pershing Middle serves 1,270 students in grades 6 through 8 in Houston's 77025 zip code area. With 77 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16.5 to 1, providing reasonable class sizes for middle school learning. The school currently holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks in the 21st percentile among Texas middle schools, indicating significant room for academic growth.

While specific test score data isn't available, these rankings suggest the school is working to strengthen its educational outcomes for students during these crucial middle school years. Pershing Middle is situated in a well-educated and economically stable neighborhood where 72% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. The surrounding community has a median household income of $84,274 and median home values of $532,200, with a relatively low poverty rate of 11.1%.

This educated, middle-class environment of nearly 30,000 residents provides a supportive backdrop for the school's educational mission. The school operates as a regular public middle school within Houston's large urban setting, serving families in this established residential area of Harris County. Students at Pershing Middle are part of a sizable school community focused on navigating the important transitional years between elementary and high school.