Persell Middle School vs Southwestern Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Persell Middle School
Jamestown · Public middle · Grades 5–8
373 students
Southwestern Elementary School
Jamestown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
588 students
| Measure | Persell Middle School Jamestown, New York | Southwestern Elementary School Jamestown, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #601 of 785 | #987 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #11478 of 15,369 | #17097 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 373 | 588 |
| Enrollment | 373 | 588 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.6% | 35.2% |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 51% |
| city | Jamestown | Jamestown |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southwestern Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.6 vs 32.2).
- •Southwestern Elementary School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 27%).
- •Southwestern Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 28%).
- •Southwestern Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.2% vs 75.6%).
- •Persell Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 11.3).
- •Southwestern Elementary School is the larger school with 588 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 Persell Middle School better than Southwestern Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Southwestern Elementary School ranks higher (61.6 vs 32.2 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 Persell Middle School and Southwestern Elementary School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Jamestown and Jamestown in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Persell Middle School: 373. Southwestern Elementary School: 588. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Persell Middle School and Southwestern Elementary School rank in New York?
Persell Middle School is 601st of 785 and Southwestern Elementary School is 987th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).