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 702 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 33% (majority Black).
Serving 618 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 37% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). 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 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
702 students
618 students
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
47 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#608 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1210 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
221
213
Grade 7 Students
214
196
Grade 8 Students
267
209
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
5%
4%
% Hispanic
8%
14%
% Black
5%
12%
% White
75%
60%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
9%
Diversity Score
0.43
0.60
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
12%