Peru Middle School

Summary:

Peru Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in the Peru Central School District in Peru, New York. The school has 427 students and a student-teacher ratio of 10.1.

While Peru Middle School has consistently been ranked in the bottom half of New York middle schools, it stands out for its strong performance on Regents exams, with 100% of students proficient in Living Environment and Algebra I. However, the school struggles with state assessment scores, with only 35.2% of 6th graders proficient in ELA and 23.81% of 8th graders proficient in math, compared to state averages. The school also faces equity concerns, ranking in the bottom quartile of New York middle schools for female, male, white, special education, and low socioeconomic status students.

Compared to nearby middle schools like Beekmantown Middle School and Saranac Middle School, Peru Middle School generally underperforms on state assessments but outperforms them on Regents exams. The school's spending per student has increased in recent years, indicating a focus on improving student outcomes, but addressing the school's weaknesses in state assessment performance, particularly for underperforming subgroups, should be a priority for the Peru Central School District.

Detail:

Public 6-8

17 School St
Peru, NY 12972

(518) 643-6302

District: Peru Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1135^th of 1,504 New York Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,761

Students who attend Peru Middle School usually attend:

High:

Peru High School

Feeder schools for Peru Middle School:

Elementary:

Peru Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 9.9

Number of students: 413

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.5%

Two or more races:

3.1%

Hispanic:

1.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 48.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Peru Middle School ranks worse than 75.5% of middle schools in New York. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.45. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.5%), two or more races (3.1%), Hispanic (1.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 48.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Peru Middle School is 9.9. (See more...)

Compare Peru Middle School employs 41.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Peru Middle School is $14,761.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Peru Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Peru Middle School 1135^th of 1504 New York public middle schools. (See Peru Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

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White students:

Peru Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Peru Central School District 568^th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Peru Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Peru Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2021	32.74	865^th	1242	30.4%
2022	35.27	972^nd	1479	34.3%
2023	36.65	981^st	1500	34.6%
2024	28.45	1135^th	1504	24.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Peru Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2021	22.97	448^th	522	14.2%
2022	30.39	998^th	1283	22.2%
2023	29.56	986^th	1307	24.6%
2024	23.13	1154^th	1303	11.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Peru Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2021	25.33	778^th	935	16.8%
2022	23.75	1104^th	1306	15.5%
2023	25.11	1065^th	1288	17.3%
2024	21.66	1115^th	1296	14.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Peru Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2021	36.00	715^th	1066	32.9%
2022	38.51	902^nd	1454	38.0%
2023	36.57	972^nd	1463	33.6%
2024	23.33	1230^th	1465	16.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Peru Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2021	28.24	815^th	1071	23.9%
2022	34.23	972^nd	1455	33.2%
2023	38.40	927^th	1464	36.7%
2024	28.82	1114^th	1464	23.9%

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Rank History for White students at Peru Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2021	20.18	532^nd	614	13.4%
2022	17.86	673^rd	748	10.0%
2023	21.86	656^th	772	15.0%
2024	16.44	702^nd	778	9.8%

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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: NY State Education Department

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Enrollment information for Peru Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2020	415	5	3	4	2	0	17	0	446
2021	384	6	3	4	1	0	21	0	419
2022	396	3	3	5	1	1	17	0	426
2023	400	4	3	7	0	1	12	0	427
2024	382	3	3	8	2	1	13	1	413

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Peru Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	446	51.1	8.7	43.9
2021	419	39.5	10.5	42.7
2022	426	38.9	10.9	41.8
2023	427	41.9	10.1	41.7
2024	413	41.4	9.9	48.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Peru Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	446	51.1	8.7	43.9
2021	419	39.5	10.5	42.7
2022	426	38.9	10.9	41.8
2023	427	41.9	10.1	41.7
2024	413	41.4	9.9	48.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Peru Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$623 (4.8%)	$12,366 (95.2%)	$12,989
2021	$437 (3.3%)	$12,866 (96.7%)	$13,304
2022	$1,017 (7.4%)	$12,819 (92.6%)	$13,836
2023	$1,309 (8.9%)	$13,452 (91.1%)	$14,761

Data source: New York Department of Education

Schools Near Peru Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Regents Earth Science (2024)	Regents Living Environment (2024)	Regents Algebra I (2024)	NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2024)			NY State Assessments Math (2024)			NY State Assessments Science (2024)	% Completely Immunized (2020)	% Polio (2020)	% Measles (2020)	% Mumps (2020)	% Rubella (2020)	% Diphtheria (2020)	% Hepatitis B (2020)	% Varicella (2020)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Regents Earth Science End of Course	Regents Living Environment End of Course	Regents Algebra I End of Course	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 6th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 7th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 8th Grade	% Completely Immunized All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Diphtheria All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Peru Middle School	Public	6-8	17 School St	Peru	12972	Clinton County	Peru Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(518) 643-6302	413	41	9.9	48.9%	382 (92.5%)	3 (0.7%)	8 (1.9%)	3 (0.7%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (3.1%)	28.5	1135^th of 1504 public middle schools	24.5%		36.7	981^st of 1500 public middle schools	34.6%	154		90.5	100.0	35.2	38.2	32.6	40.0	47.4	23.8	17.8									$14,761	$1,309	$13,452
Ausable Valley Middle School	Public	7-8	1490 Rt 9n	Clintonville	12924	Clinton County	Ausable Valley Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(518) 834-2800	158	16	9.7	52.5%	155 (98.1%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	17.2	1340^th of 1504 public middle schools	10.9%		27.1	1168^th of 1500 public middle schools	22.1%	172		100.0	100.0		25.4	28.9		43.1	17.4	18.8	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$16,719	$3,338	$13,382
Stafford Middle School	Public	6-8	15 Broad St	Plattsburgh	12901	Clinton County	Plattsburgh City School District	No	No	No	No	(518) 563-6800	401	51	7.8	52.9%	334 (83.3%)	37 (9.2%)	9 (2.2%)	7 (1.7%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.7%)	36.5	987^th of 1504 public middle schools	34.4%		42.2	884^th of 1500 public middle schools	41.1%	103	100.0		100.0	22.7	37.1	42.2	29.0	47.7	39.5	55.3	99.5	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.8	100.0	$18,581	$1,166	$17,415
Saranac Middle School	Public	6-8	70 Picketts Crnrs Rd	Saranac	12981	Clinton County	Saranac Central School District	No	No	No	No	(518) 565-5700	370	34	11.0	40.3%	359 (97.0%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.4%)	46	787^th of 1504 public middle schools	47.7%		48.9	743^rd of 1500 public middle schools	50.5%	44	100.0		100.0	34.8	28.7	44.8	55.1	25.6	60.2	48.5	97.7	99.4	99.7	99.7	100.0	99.7	99.7	99.7	$15,377	$1,298	$14,079
Beekmantown Middle School	Public	6-8	37 Eagle Way	West Chazy	12901	Clinton County	Beekmantown Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(518) 563-8690	446	40	11.0	43.9%	421 (94.4%)	6 (1.3%)	17 (3.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	49.4	726^th of 1504 public middle schools	51.7%		53.1	656^th of 1500 public middle schools	56.3%	70		97.8	82.6	48.9	37.5	62.0	46.4	49.1	4.0	39.3	99.1	99.5	99.8	99.8	99.8	99.8	99.5	99.8	$15,404	$535	$14,869

Frequently Asked Questions about Peru Middle School

What high school do graduates of Peru Middle School attend?

Students who attend Peru Middle School usually go on to attend Peru High School

What district is Peru Middle School in?

Peru Central School District

What is the racial makeup of Peru Middle School?

Students at Peru Middle School are 92% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

Is Peru Middle School a good school?

Peru Middle School ranks in the bottom 24.5% of New York middle schools.

How many students attend Peru Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 413 students attended Peru Middle School.

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