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Perry County Middle

Q: Is Perry County Middle a good school?

Perry County Middle ranks 187 th of 438 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

187^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 438 Missouri Middle Schools

Better than 57% of Missouri middle schools

Summary

Perry County Middle is a public middle school located in Perryville, Missouri, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 439 students. The school is part of the Perry County 32 School District, which is ranked 222 out of 367 districts in Missouri and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Perry County Middle has shown inconsistent academic performance over the years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 171 to 363 out of 435-587 Missouri middle schools. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school ranked 187 out of 438 Missouri middle schools, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. Compared to the state averages, Perry County Middle's proficiency rates in Mathematics and English Language Arts (ELA) are generally lower, with some exceptions, such as 7th-grade Mathematics proficiency being higher than the state average in 2024-2025.

The performance of certain student subgroups at Perry County Middle is also a concern, with white students and disabled students consistently ranking lower than the state average. However, low socioeconomic status (SES) students at the school have performed relatively well. Additionally, Perry County Middle has experienced high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 17.2% to 24.8% over the past few years. The school has seen an increase in per-student spending, from $8,226 in 2019-2020 to $9,738 in 2021-2022, and the student-teacher ratio has remained relatively stable, ranging from 12.4 to 13.2 over the same period.

439

Students ?

12.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,287

Per pupil spending ?

54.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

326 College St
Perryville, MO 63775-2699

(573) 547-7500

District: Perry County 32

Students who attend Perry County Middle usually attend:

High:

Perryville Senior High

Feeder schools for Perry County Middle:

Elementary:	Perryville Elementary
	Perryville Primary Center

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.2%

Hispanic:

8.2%

Two or more races:

2.1%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 38th percentile in 2015 → 57th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 19 percentile points since 2015

✓Above the Missouri median (57th percentile)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school42%

District avg39%

Missouri avg41%

187^th of 438

Missouri public middle schools ?

Top 43%▲ up 19 pts since 2015

From bottom 38% (2015) to top 43% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

222^nd of 367Perry County 32 among Missouri districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	56.4	187 of 438	57.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	48.0	233 of 451	48.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	50.3	225 of 459	51.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	45.6	259 of 459	43.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	44.2	260 of 454	42.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	53.3	257 of 587	56.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	60.6	183 of 552	66.8%	★★★☆☆
2017	64.3	171 of 568	69.9%	★★★★☆
2016	57.6	179 of 435	58.9%	★★★☆☆
2015	42.7	363 of 585	37.9%	★★☆☆☆
2014	42.2	413 of 633	34.8%	★★☆☆☆
2013	38.0	483 of 649	25.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	46.1	378 of 623	39.3%	★★☆☆☆
2011	41.9	421 of 625	32.6%	★★☆☆☆
2010	39.1	450 of 614	26.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	35.2	471 of 601	21.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	40.8	454 of 624	27.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	50.3	338 of 624	45.8%	★★☆☆☆
2006	46.3	351 of 619	43.3%	★★☆☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2022	26.0	153 of 187	18.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	36.4	127 of 195	34.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	37.8	106 of 162	34.6%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	69.9	75 of 369	79.7%	★★★★☆
2024	57.9	134 of 378	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	63.8	91 of 382	76.2%	★★★★☆
2022	60.2	118 of 365	67.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	51.8	156 of 371	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	48.3	239 of 482	50.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	54.1	162 of 422	61.6%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	50.3	72 of 196	63.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	19.3	178 of 194	8.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	38.5	117 of 192	39.1%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	45.8	182 of 358	49.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	38.6	232 of 379	38.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	36.8	250 of 385	35.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	35.5	258 of 381	32.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	34.0	261 of 376	30.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	43.8	285 of 527	45.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	51.3	198 of 479	58.7%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)80th percentile+22 vs school

Special Education (2025)63rd percentile+6 vs school

White (2025)49th percentile-8 vs school

Disabled (2022)18th percentile-25 vs school

By subject vs Missouri (2024-2025) ?

Algebra I89%+43 vs state

Science49%+10 vs state

English Language Arts40%~ state avg

Mathematics37%-4 vs state

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by a parent
Wednesday, October 7, 2015

My children and grandchildren have both received excellent educations at Perry Co Middle School. In particular, I find the academics rigorous, while the staff provides a nurturing environment that students need at this age. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAP Mathematics (2025)			MAP Science (2025)	MAP English Language Arts (2025)			MAP Algebra I (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAP Algebra I End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Perry County Middle	Public	6-8	326 College St	Perryville	63775	Perry County	Perry County 32	No	No	No	No	(573) 547-7500	439	36	12.2	54.9%	383 (87.2%)	8 (1.8%)	36 (8.2%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.1%)	56.4	187^th of 438 public middle schools	57.3%		48	233^rd of 451 public middle schools	48.3%	46	37.2	48.1	24.4	48.9	37.8	41.0	40.3	88.8	$11,287	$376	$10,911
Meadow Heights Middle School	Public	6-8	14571 State Highway 72	Patton	63662	Bollinger County	Meadow Heights R-II	No	No	No	No	(573) 866-2924	98	8	12.5	51.0%	98 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19.2	366^th of 438 public middle schools	16.4%		35.2	301^st of 451 public middle schools	33.3%	65	24.3	29.7	18.9	12.5	24.2	19.0			$11,376	$575	$10,801

Frequently Asked Questions about Perry County Middle

How many students attend Perry County Middle?

In the 2024-25 school year, 439 students attended Perry County Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Perry County Middle?

Students at Perry County Middle are 87% White, 8% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Is Perry County Middle a good school?

Perry County Middle ranks 187^th of 438 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Perry County Middle in?

Perry County 32

What high school do graduates of Perry County Middle attend?

Students who attend Perry County Middle usually go on to attend Perryville Senior High

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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