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Persell Middle School
PublicMiddleGrades 5–8
375 Baker St, Jamestown, NY 14701 · (716) 483-4406 · Part of Jamestown City School District
Students
373
Students per teacher
9:1
Free or reduced lunch
76%
Setting
Town
Grades
5–8
What stands out about Persell Middle School
- Math proficiency 33 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 26 pts below the state
- Small classes: 9:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 15.6% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency23%
State average 56.1%
Reading / language arts37%
State average 62.6%
Location
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375 Baker St, Jamestown
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 5103
Grade 683
Grade 7104
Grade 883
Enrollment over time
442’20
431’21
417’22
362’23
373’24
Down 15.6% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 66%Hispanic 18%Two or more races 12%Black 3%Asian <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.