Pershing Middle vs Wilder Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pershing Middle
Springfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
702 students
Wilder Elem.
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
326 students
| Measure | Pershing Middle Springfield, Missouri | Wilder Elem. Springfield, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #106 of 392 | #464 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #4974 of 15,369 | #19406 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 702 | 326 |
| Enrollment | 702 | 326 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.7% | 39.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 44% |
| city | Springfield | Springfield |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pershing Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.3 vs 58.3).
- •Pershing Middle does better on math proficiency (48% vs 44%).
- •Wilder Elem. does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 59%).
- •Pershing Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.7% vs 39.6%).
- •Wilder Elem. does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 16.3).
- •Pershing Middle is the larger school with 702 students compared with 326.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Pershing Middle better than Wilder Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Pershing Middle ranks higher (62.3 vs 58.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Pershing Middle and Wilder Elem.?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Springfield in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pershing Middle: 702. Wilder Elem.: 326. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pershing Middle and Wilder Elem. rank in Missouri?
Pershing Middle is 106th of 392 and Wilder Elem. is 464th of 1,159 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).