Ava Middle School vs. Pershing Middle School
Should you attend Ava Middle School or Pershing Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 390 students in grades 5-8, Ava Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Serving 704 students in grades 6-8, Pershing Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
5-8
6-8
Total Students
390 students
704 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
45 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1283 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#750 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
48%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
43%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
97
-
Grade 6 Students
103
230
Grade 7 Students
91
197
Grade 8 Students
99
277
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
n/a
% Hispanic
3%
7%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
94%
74%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
8%
Diversity Score
0.12
0.44
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
9%
