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Pershing County Middle School

Summary:

Pershing County Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Lovelock, Nevada, with a relatively small student population of 148 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school is part of the Pershing County School District, which is ranked 9 out of 12 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

One of the key differentiating factors of Pershing County Middle School is its diverse student population, with a racial makeup that has shifted over the past few years. In the 2022-2023 school year, the student body was 47.97% White, 34.46% Hispanic, 10.81% two or more races, 4.73% Native American, 1.35% African American, and 0.68% Asian. However, the school has consistently underperformed compared to the state and district averages on standardized tests, with only 10.1% of students proficient or better in SBAC Mathematics and 28.4% proficient in reading, significantly lower than the state averages. This academic underperformance is likely linked to the school's high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 58.11% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Despite the school's academic challenges, it has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12:1 to 16.4:1 over the past few years, which could be a positive factor in supporting student learning. Additionally, the school's spending per student has been relatively high, ranging from $14,661 to $16,275 over the past few years, suggesting that the school is investing resources in its students. However, the academic outcomes do not yet reflect the level of investment, and the school's performance has declined over the past few years, with the reading proficiency rate dropping from 39.1% in 2021-2022 to 28.4% in 2022-2023.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1295 Elmhurst Avenue
       Lovelock, NV  89419

(775) 273-1200

District: Pershing

SchoolDigger Rank:
116th of 152 Nevada Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,334 Help


Students who attend Pershing County Middle School usually attend:

High:    Pershing County High School

Feeder schools for Pershing County Middle School:

Elementary:    Imlay Elementary School
    Lovelock Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.4 Help
Number of students:  148

Racial breakdown:

White:
48.0%
Hispanic:
34.5%
Two or more races:
10.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  58.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pershing County Middle School ranks worse than 76.3% of middle schools in Nevada. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.98. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (48%), Hispanic (34.5%), two or more races (10.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 58.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pershing County Middle School is 16.4. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pershing County Middle School is $15,334.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Pershing County Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Pershing County Middle School 116th of 152 Nevada public middle schools. (See Pershing County Middle School in the ranking list.)

Pershing:

SchoolDigger ranks Pershing 9th of 12 Nevada school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pershing County Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Pershing County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 28.50 56th 82 31.7%
2009 30.55 57th 83 31.3%
2013 12.03 109th 121 9.9%
2014 23.30 92nd 117 21.4%
2016 23.24 92nd 122 24.6%
2017 39.77 72nd 126 42.9%
2018 17.44 97th 114 14.9%
2019 15.80 136th 159 14.5%
2021 32.44 90th 145 37.9%
2022 35.96 89th 151 41.1%
2023 22.98 116th 152 23.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Pershing County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.81 71st 84 15.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pershing County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.23 95th 100 5.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Pershing County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.90 97th 106 8.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Pershing County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.36 84th 108 22.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pershing County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.70 90th 95 5.3%
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Rank History for White students at Pershing County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.32 95th 105 9.5%
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Data source: test scores: Nevada Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Nevada Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Pershing County Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 141 1 1 32 20 n/a n/a 0 195
1994 148 1 2 40 19 n/a n/a 0 210
1995 166 0 1 49 17 n/a n/a 0 233
1996 166 0 1 49 17 n/a n/a 0 233
1997 148 0 0 49 23 n/a n/a 0 220
1998 152 0 1 54 17 n/a n/a 0 224
1999 159 0 1 56 9 n/a n/a 0 225
2000 164 0 2 56 14 n/a n/a 0 236
2001 149 0 2 52 16 n/a n/a 0 219
2002 156 0 4 52 19 n/a n/a 0 231
2003 156 0 4 52 19 n/a n/a 0 231
2004 146 2 2 59 9 n/a n/a 0 218
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 144 144
2006 86 0 3 34 10 n/a n/a 0 133
2007 103 1 4 40 13 n/a n/a 0 161
2008 85 2 4 40 10 n/a n/a 0 141
2009 82 1 7 42 11 n/a n/a 0 143
2010 86 2 9 42 17 n/a n/a 0 156
2011 81 1 1 46 13 2 10 0 154
2012 93 1 1 56 9 0 10 0 170
2013 98 1 1 61 13 0 9 0 183
2014 95 2 1 62 11 0 8 0 179
2015 78 0 0 48 15 0 11 0 152
2016 64 0 0 46 11 0 12 0 133
2017 63 2 0 38 11 0 8 0 122
2018 67 3 0 39 12 0 9 0 130
2019 76 2 1 44 14 0 7 0 144
2020 76 2 0 50 19 0 6 0 153
2021 58 4 1 56 19 0 6 0 144
2022 67 1 1 52 15 0 14 0 150
2023 71 2 1 51 7 0 16 0 148

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pershing County Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 195 8.0 24.4 18.5
1994 210 10.0 21.0 19.5
1995 233 13.0 17.9 38.6
1996 233 13.0 17.9 38.6
1997 220 12.0 18.3 38.6
1998 224 13.0 17.2 37.5
1999 225 14.0 16.1 40.4
2000 236 13.0 18.2 43.2
2001 219 14.0 15.6 42.5
2002 231 14.0 16.5 45
2003 231 14.0 16.5 45
2004 218 17.0 12.8 43.1
2005 144 n/a n/a n/a
2006 133 8.0 16.6 n/a
2007 161 9.0 17.9 n/a
2008 141 9.0 15.7 50.4
2009 143 9.0 15.9 73.4
2010 156 9.0 17.3 64.7
2011 154 10.0 15.4 70.8
2012 170 10.0 17.0 65.3
2013 183 11.0 16.6 67.2
2014 179 11.0 16.2 56.4
2015 152 10.0 15.2 59.2
2016 133 10.0 13.3 60.2
2017 122 11.0 11.0 32.8
2018 130 10.0 13.0 56.9
2019 144 13.0 11.0 56.9
2020 153 13.0 11.7 51
2021 144 12.0 12.0 47.2
2022 150 n/a n/a 58
2023 148 9.0 16.4 58.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Pershing County Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 195 8.0 24.4 18.5
1994 210 10.0 21.0 19.5
1995 233 13.0 17.9 38.6
1996 233 13.0 17.9 38.6
1997 220 12.0 18.3 38.6
1998 224 13.0 17.2 37.5
1999 225 14.0 16.1 40.4
2000 236 13.0 18.2 43.2
2001 219 14.0 15.6 42.5
2002 231 14.0 16.5 45
2003 231 14.0 16.5 45
2004 218 17.0 12.8 43.1
2005 144 n/a n/a n/a
2006 133 8.0 16.6 n/a
2007 161 9.0 17.9 n/a
2008 141 9.0 15.7 50.4
2009 143 9.0 15.9 73.4
2010 156 9.0 17.3 64.7
2011 154 10.0 15.4 70.8
2012 170 10.0 17.0 65.3
2013 183 11.0 16.6 67.2
2014 179 11.0 16.2 56.4
2015 152 10.0 15.2 59.2
2016 133 10.0 13.3 60.2
2017 122 11.0 11.0 32.8
2018 130 10.0 13.0 56.9
2019 144 13.0 11.0 56.9
2020 153 13.0 11.7 51
2021 144 12.0 12.0 47.2
2022 150 n/a n/a 58
2023 148 9.0 16.4 58.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Pershing County Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,856 (12.0%) $13,668 (88.0%) $15,524
2020 $1,553 (10.6%) $13,108 (89.4%) $14,661
2021 $2,231 (13.7%) $14,044 (86.3%) $16,275
2022 $2,325 (15.2%) $13,010 (84.8%) $15,334

Data source: Nevada Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pershing County Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 136th of 159 Middle schoolsRanks 116th of 152 Middle schools
 9.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Pershing County Middle School)33.328.6
 4.7%
   6th Grade Reading (Pershing)33.328.6
 4.7%
   6th Grade Reading (Nevada)45.838.4
 7.4%
7th Grade Reading (Pershing County Middle School)36.625
 11.6%
   7th Grade Reading (Pershing)36.625
 11.6%
   7th Grade Reading (Nevada)49.942.1
 7.8%
8th Grade Reading (Pershing County Middle School)26.131.3
 5.2%
   8th Grade Reading (Pershing)26.131.3
 5.2%
   8th Grade Reading (Nevada)47.539.4
 8.1%
8th Grade Science (Pershing County Middle School)15.227.7
 12.5%
   8th Grade Science (Pershing)15.227.7
 12.5%
   8th Grade Science (Nevada)36.832.7
 4.1%
All Grades Mathematics (Pershing County Middle School)1710.1
 6.9%
   All Grades Mathematics (Pershing)22.214.3
 7.9%
   All Grades Mathematics (Nevada)37.531.3
 6.2%
All Grades Reading (Pershing County Middle School)31.928.4
 3.5%
   All Grades Reading (Pershing)39.831.6
 8.2%
   All Grades Reading (Nevada)48.541
 7.5%
All Grades Science (Pershing County Middle School)15.227.7
 12.5%
   All Grades Science (Pershing)23.727.3
 3.6%
   All Grades Science (Nevada)30.526
 4.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students144148
 2.8%
African American22
American Indian147
 50%
Asian11
Hispanic4451
 15.9%
Pacific Islander00
White7671
 6.6%
Two or More Races716
 128.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients56.9%58.1%
 1.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Pershing County Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 148 students attended Pershing County Middle School.

Students who attend Pershing County Middle School usually go on to attend Pershing County High School

Students at Pershing County Middle School are 48% White, 34% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 5% American Indian, 1% African American.

Pershing County Middle School ranks in the bottom 23.7% of Nevada middle schools.


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