Circuit Breaker School

2233 6th St Ste 1
Peru, IL 61354
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Circuit Breaker School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • : ≤10%
  • : ≤10%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (19-20)
55 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Exceptional Services for Exceptional Students

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
(20-21)
≤10%
28%
(20-21)
≤10%
32%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)
n/a
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)
11%
26%
Black
(19-20)
5%
17%
White
(19-20)
82%
48%
Hawaiian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)
2%
4%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
73%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
5%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Circuit Breaker School?
55 students attend Circuit Breaker School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Circuit Breaker School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What school district is Circuit Breaker School part of?
Circuit Breaker School is part of Lasalle Putnam Alliance School District.

School Reviews

5   10/10/2025
Best thing that ever happen to me don't ever send your kid to hammitt school in blommington il send them here the best school on earth
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Bba99

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • : ≤10%
  • : ≤10%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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