Pfeiffer Intermediate School

Set in Massillon, Ohio, Pfeiffer Intermediate School is a middle-of-the-pack middle school, part of Perry Local. It educates 587 students across grades 5 through 6. Compared to the state average of about 482 students per school, that is 22% larger than typical.

Perry Local comprises 12 schools with combined enrollment of 6,638 students; Pfeiffer Intermediate School is among them.

In terms of who attends, Pfeiffer Intermediate School shows that nearly all students (83%) are White. Other groups include 7% multiracial, 5% Hispanic, 4% Black. Compared to Stark County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

Looking at the economic backdrop, The school reports having 35 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 16.8:1. The state averages about 17.0:1, putting this campus right in line with peers. Roughly 50% of students at Pfeiffer Intermediate School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. By comparison, Stark County runs at roughly 36%, so the school's eligibility rate is somewhat above the surrounding baseline.

On a residual basis (actual vs predicted given the student mix), Pfeiffer Intermediate School tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 70.0% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 75.0%.

In the broader community, census data for Stark County shows median household earnings sit near $67,934, 26% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 9%. Across Stark County's 101 public schools (combined enrollment of about 53,798 students), Pfeiffer Intermediate School is one campus in the mix.

Edison Middle School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.1 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts Pfeiffer Intermediate School at 3rd of 5; the average score across the group is 75.2%.

Pfeiffer Intermediate School operates from a bedroom-community location.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Pfeiffer Intermediate School has declined 19%, going from 722 students in 2018 to 587 in 2025.

In the discussion threads here, the feed for Pfeiffer Intermediate School typically covers pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.