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Ava Middle School vs. Pershing Middle School

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School Overview

School
Ava Middle School
507 North Spring Street
Ava, MO 65608
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Pershing Middle School
2120 Ventura
Springfield, MO 65804
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
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 32% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). 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 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). 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
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ava Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pershing Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ava Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pershing Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
43 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ava Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pershing Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ava Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Ava R-I School District and the state of Missouri, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pershing Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Springfield R-XII School District and the state of Missouri, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1336 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
#608 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ava Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pershing Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
32%
(Bottom 50% in MO)
50%
(Top 30% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ava Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Ava R-I School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pershing Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Springfield R-XII School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
38%
(Bottom 50% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
48%
(Top 50% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ava Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Ava R-I School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pershing Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Springfield R-XII School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
35-39%
(Top 50% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
43%
(Top 50% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ava Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Ava R-I School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pershing Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Springfield R-XII School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Ava Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Pershing Middle School 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
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pershing Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Springfield R-XII School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
3%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ava Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Ava R-I School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pershing Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Springfield R-XII School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
n/a
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ava Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Ava R-I School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pershing Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Springfield R-XII School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
95%
75%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ava Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Ava R-I School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pershing Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Springfield R-XII School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ava Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Ava R-I School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pershing Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Springfield R-XII School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.10
0.43
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ava Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Ava R-I School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pershing Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Springfield R-XII School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
34%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ava Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Ava R-I School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pershing Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Springfield R-XII School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ava Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Ava R-I School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pershing Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Springfield R-XII School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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