Milton J Fletcher Elementary School vs Persell Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Milton J Fletcher Elementary School
Jamestown · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
509 students
Persell Middle School
Jamestown · Public middle · Grades 5–8
373 students
| Measure | Milton J Fletcher Elementary School Jamestown, New York | Persell Middle School Jamestown, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2030 of 2,536 | #601 of 785 |
| National rank | #38098 of 50,301 | #11478 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 509 | 373 |
| Enrollment | 509 | 373 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.6% | 75.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 9.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 27% |
| city | Jamestown | Jamestown |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Persell Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.2 vs 30.7).
- •Persell Middle School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Milton J Fletcher Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 28%).
- •Persell Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.6% vs 77.6%).
- •Persell Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 10.6).
- •Milton J Fletcher Elementary School is the larger school with 509 students compared with 373.
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 Milton J Fletcher Elementary School better than Persell Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Persell Middle School ranks higher (32.2 vs 30.7 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 Milton J Fletcher Elementary School and Persell Middle School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Jamestown and Jamestown in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Milton J Fletcher Elementary School: 509. Persell Middle School: 373. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Milton J Fletcher Elementary School and Persell Middle School rank in New York?
Milton J Fletcher Elementary School is 2030th of 2,536 and Persell Middle School is 601st of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).