Pershing West

Overview

General

There are 220 students enrolled for the 2009-2010 school year, including a program for students with autism and one for students with severe learning disabilities. We are ever seeking to improve student achievement and academic options for our students.

Attendance

Student attendance percentage of 96%. 

Test scores

Our students meet and/or exceed the state standards at 81%. 

Programs

Clubs and activities

CASS (Students Creating a Safer School)
Peer Jury
Student Council
Boys and Girls Mentoring Groups

Sports

 Archery, basketball (boys and girls), softball and pom squad

Parent programs

Appointed Local School Council

Fine Arts Club

Pershing West PTA

Parent Safety Patrol

School Tour Guides 

Monarch Volunteer Society

Career Day Leaders Club 

Boys II Men Club

Awards and recognition

Grants

Rochelle Lee Foundation, Chicago Foundation for Education, Donor’s Choose, Community Schools and the Chicago Children’s Choir

Teaching recognition

Two D.R.I.V.E. Award Teachers; 2008 Milken Award Winner

Testimonials

from a staff member:

"Pershing West Middle School is successful for a variety of reasons. Specifically, our faculty and staff work collaboratively to provide the “best for the best.” We go above and beyond to make sure each student has what they need to be academically successful. We do not have boundaries."

from Rodney, a parent:

"Just wanted to say again how much Pershing West prepared my child for high school. I was speaking with another parent who's child went to a another school, and subsequently attended a charter school for middle school. The student now attends high school and her mother feels that her child was not well prepared -- especially in the areas of writing essays, reports, research etc., so they had to get a tutor.

My daughter is doing well in ALL subjects!!!

I am glad that we kept her in the Algebra program. I think she's glad too because she's breezin' through that class now. Mr. S's class was great too. We just have to get her to read more non-fiction on a variety of topics which will help her in all subject areas.

Thanks for having the vision and pushing the envelope on achievement from both your staff and students."