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5.2 avg / 10

Peru Esd 124 School District

School District · Peru, Illinois

Students: 945
Teachers (FTE): 72

Avg Rating

5.2

out of 10

Schools

2

1 elem, 1 mid

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,238

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.1:1

How this district compares

Illinois rank

#551 of 637

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.1

below Illinois avg

Per-pupil spending

$14,238

$2,452 vs Illinois median

District size

945 students

Typical than Illinois median

About Peru Esd 124

Peru Esd 124 is a Peru, Illinois school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 945 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.1:1. The district invests $14,238 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.2/10, Peru Esd 124 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Parkside Middle School, which has a composite score of 5.8/10.

In standardized testing, Peru Esd 124 students show an average math proficiency of 26.5% and ELA proficiency of 34.0%.

The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school .

District Map

Schools in Peru Esd 124, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 26.5%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 34.0%
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N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Peru Esd 124 with test data.

Schools in Peru Esd 124

2 schools

District Details

State
Illinois
City
Peru
Total Enrollment
945
Teachers (FTE)
72
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Peru Esd 124?

Peru Esd 124 has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Peru Esd 124?

The average composite rating for Peru Esd 124 is 5.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Peru Esd 124?

Peru Esd 124 spends $14,238 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Peru Esd 124?

The average student-teacher ratio in Peru Esd 124 is 13.1:1.

What is the top-rated school in Peru Esd 124?

Parkside Middle School is the highest-rated school in Peru Esd 124 with a composite score of 5.8/10.

What are the test scores in Peru Esd 124?

Across schools in Peru Esd 124 with test data, the average math proficiency is 26.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 34.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.2/10
Math Proficiency
26.5%
ELA Proficiency
34.0%

Resources

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How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Illinois Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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