How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Persell Middle School | Southwestern Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Jamestown, NY | Jamestown, NY |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 373 | 266 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 75.6% | 39.5% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Persell Middle School | Southwestern Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,952 | $20,017 |
| District | Jamestown City School District | Southwestern Central School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Persell Middle School | Southwestern Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 66.5% | 83.5% |
| African American | 3.5% | 0.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.0% | 8.3% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 11.5% | 5.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Persell Middle School | Southwestern Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 216:1 | 305:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 42.2% | 24.4% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 2 | 29 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.