PERSHING MIDDLE

pershingmiddle.spsk12.org

702 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Pershing Middle School, located in Springfield, Missouri, is a public school serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Springfield Public Schools district. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, inclusive environment that encourages students to develop both intellectually and socially during their middle school years.

Beyond its core curriculum, Pershing offers a diverse array of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, music, arts, and various student-led clubs. These opportunities allow students to explore their interests, build leadership skills, and engage with the broader school community. The school prides itself on maintaining strong partnerships with families and the surrounding neighborhood to ensure a well-rounded educational experience for all learners.

702

Total Students

43.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PERSHING MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	526
Hispanic	58
Black	33
Asian	34
Two or More	42
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	6

White
526 (74.9%)
Hispanic
58 (8.3%)
Two or More
42 (6.0%)
Asian
34 (4.8%)
Black
33 (4.7%)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.9%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	SPRINGFIELD R-XII
Phone:	(417)523-2400
Website:	http://pershingmiddle.spsk12.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	702
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	219
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	53

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 221

Grade 7 214

Grade 8 267

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PERSHING MIDDLE
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	221
Grade 7	214
Grade 8	267

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PERSHING MIDDLE
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	338	48.1%
Male	364	51.9%

Middle School 5th - 8th