Pershing Middle School vs. Carver Middle School
Should you attend Pershing Middle School or Carver 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
Top Rankings
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Carver Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
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).
Serving 695 students in grades 6-8, Carver 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 29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (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 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
704 students
695 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
50 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#750 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1417 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
230
225
Grade 7 Students
197
241
Grade 8 Students
277
229
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
5%
3%
% Hispanic
7%
16%
% Black
5%
9%
% White
74%
63%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
8%
Diversity Score
0.44
0.57
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
13%
