Serving 319 students in grades 7-8, Peru Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 27% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 39% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 17% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
319 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1123 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
4%
13%
White
83%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Peru Junior High School's ranking?
Peru Junior High School is ranked #1123 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Peru Junior High School?
319 students attend Peru Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Peru Junior High School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Peru Junior High School?
Peru Junior High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Peru Junior High School offer ?
Peru Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Peru Junior High School part of?
Peru Junior High School is part of Peru Community Schools School District.
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