Ava Middle School vs. Pershing Middle School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 387 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 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Serving 693 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 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
5-8
6-8
Total Students
387 students
693 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
43 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
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
91
-
Grade 6 Students
97
216
Grade 7 Students
111
236
Grade 8 Students
88
241
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
n/a
% Hispanic
3%
7%
% Black
n/a
6%
% White
95%
75%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
6%
Diversity Score
0.10
0.43
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
8%
