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#1244 of 1,823 schools in IN
Blair Pointe Upper Elementary
Elementary School · Peru Community Schools · Peru, IN
A Peru Community Schools elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
300 Blair Pike, Peru, IN 46970
- Math 40% vs IN 45% (2025)
- Reading 37% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 18:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Blair Pointe Upper Elementary score 39% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 43 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 39% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
68.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Blair Pointe Upper Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,722
Median home value
$111,200
Median rent
$822/mo
College educated
15.9%
Homeownership
71%
Poverty rate
17.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46970; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Peru Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $12,570NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Blair Pointe Upper Elementary is listed in Peru Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Blair Pointe Upper Elementary
Blair Pointe Upper Elementary is a public elementary school in Peru, IN, part of Peru Community Schools, serving approximately 557 students in grades 3rd-6th with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,244 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Blair Pointe Upper Elementary
What grades does Blair Pointe Upper Elementary serve?
Blair Pointe Upper Elementary serves students in grades 3rd through 6th.
How many students attend Blair Pointe Upper Elementary?
Blair Pointe Upper Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 557 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blair Pointe Upper Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Blair Pointe Upper Elementary is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Blair Pointe Upper Elementary rank in IN?
Blair Pointe Upper Elementary ranks #1,244 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Blair Pointe Upper Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Blair Pointe Upper Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Blair Pointe Upper Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Blair Pointe Upper Elementary has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Blair Pointe Upper Elementary a charter school?
No, Blair Pointe Upper Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Blair Pointe Upper Elementary a Title I school?
No, Blair Pointe Upper Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Blair Pointe Upper Elementary?
68.2% of students at Blair Pointe Upper Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 6th
- Enrollment
- 557
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Miami County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.3%
- Phone
- (765) 473-4741
- Area population (ZIP 46970)
- 23,129
- Area average commute
- 23.9 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 46970; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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