Pershing County Middle School

Pershing
1295 Elmhurst Avenue
Lovelock, NV 89419
162 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Pershing County Middle School, located at 1295 Elmhurst Avenue in Lovelock, Nevada, serves as the primary middle-level educational institution for the Pershing County School District. As the sole middle school in the district, it plays a vital role in bridging the gap between elementary and high school, fostering a focused environment for students during their formative adolescent years. The school is deeply integrated into the small, tight-knit community of Lovelock, working to provide a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for the academic rigors they will face at Pershing County High School.

Like many schools in rural Nevada, the institution emphasizes community involvement and personal student growth. By utilizing its position as a central hub for the district’s sixth through eighth-grade population, the school aims to offer a balanced educational experience that includes core academic subjects, elective opportunities, and extracurricular activities. The facility serves as a focal point for local families, reflecting the district's commitment to maintaining quality public education in a sparsely populated region while supporting the unique cultural and social needs of the Lovelock community.
162
Total Students
10.5
Full-Time Teachers
15.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    73 (45.1%)
  • Hispanic
    62 (38.3%)
  • Two or More
    21 (13.0%)
  • Black
    3 (1.9%)
  • American Indian
    2 (1.2%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.6%)
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: Pershing
Phone: (775)273-1200
Website: http://www.pershing.k12.nv.us/2/home
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 162
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 10.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 51
Grade 7 57
Grade 8 54
Gender Ratio