Persell Middle School
Jamestown, NY · Jamestown City School District · Grades 5-8
553rd of 781 New York middle schools statewide · better than 29%▲ Improving
Persell Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Persell Middle School 553rd of 781 New York middle schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 29% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 22th in 2019 to 29th in 2025 — improving.
Persell Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Persell Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 362 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.9% | 69.1% | ▼ 6.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 9.2% | 18.2% | ▲ 9.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 8.8% | 9.9% | ▲ 1.1 pts | |
| Black | 4.9% | 2.5% | ▼ 2.4 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Persell Middle School
Typical home value $124K in zip 14701 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Persell Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Thomas Jefferson Middle SchoolJamestown City School District · 1.7 mi away730th of 781
ELA 25% · Math 32% - 6Southwestern Middle SchoolSouthwestern Central School District at Jamestown · 2 mi away337th of 781
ELA 64% · Math 50% - 1George Washington Middle SchoolJamestown City School District · 2.2 mi away759th of 781
ELA 23% · Math 21% - 6Fredonia Middle SchoolFredonia Central School District · 25.2 mi away323rd of 781
ELA 51% · Math 65% - 2Cattaraugus-Little Valley Middle SchoolCattaraugus-Little Valley Central School District · 26.5 mi away666th of 781
ELA 30% · Math 42%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Persell Middle School in?
Persell Middle School is part of the Jamestown City School District district in Jamestown, New York.
Is Persell Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Persell Middle School 553rd of 781 New York middle schools (better than 29% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Persell Middle School?
White 69%, Hispanic 18%, Two or more races 10%, Black 3% (362 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Persell Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 14701 is $124K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.