Serving 319 students in grades 7-8, Peru Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 319 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Peru Junior High School's student population of 319 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
319 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Peru Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Peru Junior High School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1123 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
15%
Black
4%
13%
White
83%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Peru Junior High School's ranking?
Peru Junior High School is ranked #1123 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Peru Junior High School often compared to?
Peru Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maconaquah Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Peru Junior High School?
319 students attend Peru Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Peru Junior High School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Peru Junior High School?
Peru Junior High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Peru Junior High School offer ?
Peru Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Peru Junior High School part of?
Peru Junior High School is part of Peru Community Schools School District.
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