Perry Heights Middle School

Summary:

Perry Heights Middle School is a public middle school in Evansville, Indiana, serving around 470 students in grades 6-8. This high-performing school consistently outranks its peers in the region, with strong academic results and a 4- or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Perry Heights Middle School is a standout institution, with a track record of academic excellence. The school consistently outperforms the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation and the state of Indiana in ILEARN test scores for English Language Arts and Math across all grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, 55.02% of all students at Perry Heights were proficient or better in ILEARN English Language Arts, compared to 37.25% for the district and the state. In the same year, 49.37% of all students at Perry Heights were proficient or better in ILEARN Math, compared to 37.06% for the district and the state. The school's performance in ILEARN Science is also strong, with 47.4% of all students proficient or better in 2022-2023, compared to 32.94% for the district.

When comparing Perry Heights Middle School to nearby schools, such as Plaza Park International Prep Academy and McGary Middle School, it is clear that Perry Heights is a high-performing institution. The school has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (39.15% in 2022-2023) compared to some of the nearby schools, which could be a factor in its strong academic performance. However, the school's racial makeup is less diverse, with a predominantly white student population, which could be an area for the school to explore in the future.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 5800 Hogue Rd
       Evansville, IN  47712


(812) 435-8326

District: Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp

SchoolDigger Rank:
54th of 485 Indiana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,540 Help


Students who attend Perry Heights Middle School usually attend:

High:    Francis Joseph Reitz High School
    New Technical Institute

Feeder schools for Perry Heights Middle School:

Elementary:    Daniel Wertz Elementary School
    West Terrace Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.1 Help
Number of students:  470

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.8%
Two or more races:
6.4%
African American:
5.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  39.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Perry Heights Middle School ranks better than 88.9% of middle schools in Indiana. It also ranks first among 7 ranked middle schools in the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.72. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86.8%), two or more races (6.4%), African American (5.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 39.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Perry Heights Middle School is 15.1, which is the 3rd best among 7 middle schools in the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp District. (See more...)
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Compare Perry Heights Middle School employs 31.1 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Perry Heights Middle School is $10,540, which is the 3rd highest among 7 middle schools in the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Perry Heights Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Perry Heights Middle School 54th of 485 Indiana public middle schools. (See Perry Heights Middle School in the ranking list.)

Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp:

SchoolDigger ranks Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp 242nd of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Perry Heights Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 61.57 79th 222 64.4%
2005 59.14 163rd 370 55.9%
2006 64.91 124th 375 66.9%
2007 59.15 166th 382 56.5%
2008 64.36 135th 392 65.6%
2009 61.55 168th 423 60.3%
2010 60.76 184th 428 57.0%
2011 65.90 151st 451 66.5%
2012 48.49 278th 447 37.8%
2013 43.98 296th 444 33.3%
2014 64.29 169th 470 64.0%
2015 61.84 194th 485 60.0%
2016 58.37 230th 494 53.4%
2017 67.61 145th 472 69.3%
2018 69.33 141st 473 70.2%
2019 78.13 79th 470 83.2%
2021 83.03 63rd 483 87.0%
2022 85.02 53rd 490 89.2%
2023 90.65 35th 489 92.8%
2024 85.72 54th 485 88.9%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Perry Heights Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 396 20 6 1 2 n/a n/a 0 425
1989 401 15 5 0 2 n/a n/a 0 423
1990 439 19 6 0 3 n/a n/a 0 467
1991 486 21 4 0 1 n/a n/a 0 512
1992 497 24 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 524
1993 559 35 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 597
1994 549 24 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 577
1995 528 33 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 568
1996 528 33 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 568
1997 491 26 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 522
1998 487 24 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 515
1999 507 24 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 535
2000 514 21 3 2 1 n/a n/a 0 541
2001 463 24 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 492
2002 468 30 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 503
2003 468 30 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 503
2004 477 25 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 506
2005 472 20 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 494
2006 447 22 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 477
2007 423 32 2 4 0 n/a n/a 10 471
2008 403 33 3 2 0 n/a n/a 17 458
2009 412 27 4 0 0 n/a n/a 18 461
2010 391 29 7 3 1 n/a n/a 27 458
2011 402 24 9 3 1 0 33 0 472
2012 398 23 7 5 3 0 31 0 467
2013 379 13 6 11 0 0 27 0 436
2014 366 13 7 10 1 0 22 0 419
2015 348 12 5 9 1 0 23 0 398
2016 358 21 8 9 1 0 22 0 419
2017 396 24 5 10 1 0 22 0 458
2018 430 21 9 12 1 0 23 0 496
2019 432 25 5 10 0 1 22 0 495
2020 463 22 4 9 0 2 28 0 528
2021 391 18 2 5 0 2 24 0 442
2022 433 28 3 6 0 1 34 0 505
2023 408 26 3 3 0 0 30 0 470

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 Perry Heights Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 425 22.8 18.6 14.1
1989 423 22.8 18.5 13.9
1990 467 25.6 18.2 14.6
1991 512 27.8 18.4 17.2
1992 524 28.5 18.3 18.5
1993 597 31.5 19.0 19.3
1994 577 31.2 18.5 17.5
1995 568 30.3 18.7 18
1996 568 30.3 18.7 18
1997 522 27.7 18.8 18
1998 515 28.3 18.2 17.3
1999 535 27.6 19.4 22.2
2000 541 29.2 18.5 21.3
2001 492 27.1 18.2 25.8
2002 503 26.3 19.1 29.4
2003 503 26.3 19.1 29.4
2004 506 26.7 19.0 29.2
2005 494 27.5 18.0 30
2006 477 26.3 18.1 28.5
2007 471 n/a n/a 33
2008 458 25.5 18.0 35.1
2009 461 26.1 17.7 35.4
2010 458 24.5 18.6 40.4
2011 472 24.3 19.3 41.3
2012 467 28.5 16.3 43.3
2013 436 27.5 15.8 42.2
2014 419 29.2 14.3 43.9
2015 398 31.0 12.8 36.4
2016 419 30.0 13.9 33.9
2017 458 28.7 15.9 35.4
2018 496 32.7 15.1 38.9
2019 495 31.0 15.9 42.4
2020 528 31.6 16.6 41.3
2021 442 31.0 14.2 38.7
2022 505 30.6 16.4 35
2023 470 31.1 15.1 39.1

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 Perry Heights Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 425 22.8 18.6 14.1
1989 423 22.8 18.5 13.9
1990 467 25.6 18.2 14.6
1991 512 27.8 18.4 17.2
1992 524 28.5 18.3 18.5
1993 597 31.5 19.0 19.3
1994 577 31.2 18.5 17.5
1995 568 30.3 18.7 18
1996 568 30.3 18.7 18
1997 522 27.7 18.8 18
1998 515 28.3 18.2 17.3
1999 535 27.6 19.4 22.2
2000 541 29.2 18.5 21.3
2001 492 27.1 18.2 25.8
2002 503 26.3 19.1 29.4
2003 503 26.3 19.1 29.4
2004 506 26.7 19.0 29.2
2005 494 27.5 18.0 30
2006 477 26.3 18.1 28.5
2007 471 n/a n/a 33
2008 458 25.5 18.0 35.1
2009 461 26.1 17.7 35.4
2010 458 24.5 18.6 40.4
2011 472 24.3 19.3 41.3
2012 467 28.5 16.3 43.3
2013 436 27.5 15.8 42.2
2014 419 29.2 14.3 43.9
2015 398 31.0 12.8 36.4
2016 419 30.0 13.9 33.9
2017 458 28.7 15.9 35.4
2018 496 32.7 15.1 38.9
2019 495 31.0 15.9 42.4
2020 528 31.6 16.6 41.3
2021 442 31.0 14.2 38.7
2022 505 30.6 16.4 35
2023 470 31.1 15.1 39.1

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 Perry Heights Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $560 (5.9%) $8,908 (94.1%) $9,468
2020 $514 (5.6%) $8,614 (94.4%) $9,128
2021 $804 (7.4%) $10,074 (92.6%) $10,878
2022 $1,198 (11.4%) $9,342 (88.6%) $10,540

Data source: Indiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Perry Heights Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 79th of 470 Middle schoolsRanks 35th of 489 Middle schools
 9.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Perry Heights Middle School)59.162.3
 3.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp)45.844.5
 1.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.840.8
 7%
6th Grade Math (Perry Heights Middle School)52.362.3
 10%
   6th Grade Math (Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp)40.538.4
 2.1%
   6th Grade Math (Indiana)46.438.3
 8.1%
6th Grade Science (Perry Heights Middle School)63.147.4
 15.7%
   6th Grade Science (Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp)42.237
 5.2%
   6th Grade Science (Indiana)48.638.2
 10.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Perry Heights Middle School)60.355
 5.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp)47.543.1
 4.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)49.739.5
 10.2%
7th Grade Math (Perry Heights Middle School)48.354.4
 6.1%
   7th Grade Math (Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp)39.635.6
 4%
   7th Grade Math (Indiana)4232.9
 9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Perry Heights Middle School)64.567.5
 3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp)46.643.4
 3.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)50.743.8
 6.9%
8th Grade Math (Perry Heights Middle School)48.450.9
 2.5%
   8th Grade Math (Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp)37.434.8
 2.6%
   8th Grade Math (Indiana)3831.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students495470
 5.1%
African American2526
 4%
American Indian00
Asian53
 40%
Hispanic103
 70%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White432408
 5.6%
Two or More Races2230
 36.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42.4%39.1%
 3.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Perry Heights Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 470 students attended Perry Heights Middle School.

Students who attend Perry Heights Middle School usually go on to attend Francis Joseph Reitz High School

Students at Perry Heights Middle School are 87% White, 6% Two or more races, 6% African American.

Perry Heights Middle School ranks 54th of 485 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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