Summary:
The city of Peru, Illinois is home to two schools - Northview Elementary School and Parkside Middle School, both part of the Peru Education Service District 124. While the schools have some differences in performance, they both serve a significant population of economically disadvantaged students.
Northview Elementary School consistently ranks in the top half of Illinois elementary schools, with strong mathematics proficiency that exceeds district and state averages. However, the school struggles with English Language Arts, falling below district and state benchmarks. Northview also has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 16.7%, an area that could benefit from targeted interventions.
In contrast, Parkside Middle School excels in English Language Arts and science, outperforming the district and state. But the school faces challenges in mathematics, scoring below average in this subject. Parkside's spending per student is also higher than Northview's, which may contribute to the differences in academic performance. Both schools serve a significant population of students from low-income families, highlighting the need for equitable access to educational resources and support.
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