PERU JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Peru Junior High School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Peru Community Schools school district, located in Peru, IN with about 361 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 21 teachers, Peru Junior High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Peru Junior High School, located at 30 E Daniel St in Peru, Indiana, serves as a key educational facility within the Peru Community Schools district. The school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary education and high school, focusing on fostering academic growth, social development, and personal responsibility during the formative middle school years. As part of a smaller community-oriented district, the school emphasizes a supportive environment where students are encouraged to engage with their curriculum while developing the foundational skills necessary for future success in secondary education.

Beyond the classroom, Peru Junior High School plays an active role in the local community by promoting student involvement in extracurricular activities, athletics, and social programs. By providing a structured yet challenging atmosphere, the school aims to help students navigate the complexities of adolescence while preparing them to become productive citizens. The institution remains committed to the academic and emotional well-being of its student body, ensuring that the staff and faculty work collaboratively to meet the diverse needs of the young learners in the Peru area.

For more information, contact Peru Junior High School at (765) 473-3084 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

30 E Daniel St
Peru, IN 46970-1499
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PERU JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Peru, IN with about 361 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Indiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
361
Teachers:
21.09
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 361 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PERU JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 87% of the student body.

White
86.7%
Hispanic/Latino
4.2%
Two or more races
3.6%
Black or African American
3.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.4%
Asian
0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%

Female
48.2%
Male
51.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.