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Parkside Middle School

PublicRegularGrades 5–8
Peru, Illinois · Peru ESD 124
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students372
Student:Teacher12.8:1
Free/Reduced Lunch55%
Title INo
Parkside
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 378
372
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
55%+1.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
5–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Parkside Middle School is a public middle serving grades 5–8 in Peru, Illinois. The school enrolls 372 students. It is part of the Peru ESD 124 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span5–8
DistrictPeru ESD 124
County17099
CityPeru
ZIP61354
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID173138003309

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment372
White0.5%
Hispanic / Latino18.1%
Black / African American2.4%
Asian1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native73.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races4.0%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.5%
Hispanic
18.1%
Black
2.4%
Asian
1.3%
Two+
4.0%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %55%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)