For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,159 students in Peru Community Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in Peru Community Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,904 Schools
# Students
2,159 Students
1,032,682 Students
# Teachers
131 Teachers
67,377 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Peru Community Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 389 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#190 out of 395 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
34%
Graduation Rate
87%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.57
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
5%
15%
% Black
3%
13%
% White
83%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,784 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,184. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,653 is less than the state median of $12,815. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,784
$13,184
Spending / Student
$9,653
$12,815
Best Peru Community Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Blair Pointe Upper Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Blair Pike
Peru, IN 46970
(765) 473-4741
Peru, IN 46970
(765) 473-4741
Gr: 3-6 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Peru Jr/sr High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 N Broadway
Peru, IN 46970
(765) 472-3301
Peru, IN 46970
(765) 472-3301
Gr: 7-12 | 852 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Peru Junior High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 39% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
30 E Daniel St
Peru, IN 46970
(765) 473-3084
Peru, IN 46970
(765) 473-3084
Gr: 7-8 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
515 N Wayne St
Peru, IN 46970
(765) 473-7335
Peru, IN 46970
(765) 473-7335
Gr: PK-2 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Peru Community Schools School District?
Peru Community Schools School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,159 students.
What is the rank of Peru Community Schools School District?
Peru Community Schools School District is ranked #192 out of 389 school districts in Indiana (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Peru Community Schools School District?
83% of Peru Community Schools School District students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Peru Community Schools School District?
Peru Community Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is Peru Community Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,653 is less than the state median of $12,815. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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