PERSELL MIDDLE SCHOOL

www.jpsny.org/persell

417 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Persell Middle School, located at 375 Baker Street in Jamestown, New York, serves as a key educational institution within the Jamestown Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment tailored to the unique developmental needs of middle school students. By offering a comprehensive curriculum, Persell aims to provide a well-rounded education that balances core academic subjects—such as English, mathematics, science, and social studies—with opportunities for personal growth and social-emotional development.

Beyond the classroom, the school emphasizes community engagement and student involvement, encouraging participation in various extracurricular activities, clubs, and sports. The school’s digital presence through the Jamestown Public Schools website serves as a resource for parents, students, and the local community to stay informed about academic calendars, school policies, and district-wide initiatives. Through its focus on academic achievement and character building, Persell Middle School strives to prepare its students for the challenges of high school and beyond.

417

Total Students

44.3

Full-Time Teachers

9.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PERSELL MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	298
Hispanic	69
Black	9
Asian	2
Two or More	39

White
298 (71.5 %)
Hispanic
69 (16.5 %)
Two or More
39 (9.4 %)
Black
9 (2.2 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)

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:	JAMESTOWN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(716)483-4406
Website:	http://www.jpsny.org/persell
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	417
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	282
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 5 113

Grade 6 101

Grade 7 94

Grade 8 109