Middle Schools in Peru Education Service District 124


Summary:

The Peru Education Service District 124 in Illinois contains a single middle school, Parkside Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. While Parkside Middle School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past three years, it continues to perform well on standardized tests, particularly in English Language Arts, where it outperforms the state average across all grades.

Parkside Middle School's student population includes a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating that the school serves a community with lower socioeconomic status. However, the school has a low student-teacher ratio and high per-student spending, suggesting that it has access to significant resources to support student learning. In comparison to the district and state averages, Parkside Middle School's performance on standardized tests is generally stronger, particularly in English Language Arts.

Overall, while Parkside Middle School faces some challenges, it appears to be a relatively well-resourced school that is performing well academically, especially in English Language Arts. The school's declining statewide ranking, despite its strong test scores, suggests that it may be facing unique challenges that are impacting its overall performance compared to other middle schools in Illinois.

District Detail

 1800 Church St
Peru, IL 61354-1615

 (815) 223-1111

SchoolDigger Rank:
319th of 811 Illinois districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-8
Students: 966

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 0
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Education.

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