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Parkside Middle School

Summary:

Parkside Middle School is a public middle school located in Peru, Illinois, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 368 students. The school is part of the Peru Education Service District 124, which is ranked 304 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Parkside Middle School consistently performs above the state and district averages in English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency, with 48.4% of students proficient or better in 2023-2024, compared to 41.2% for the state and 42.3% for the district. In Mathematics, the school's proficiency rate of 27.9% is lower than the district's 34.7% but higher than the state's 28.4%. The school's Science proficiency rate of 68.9% is significantly higher than the state's 53.2%. Parkside Middle School's performance is particularly strong in the 8th grade, where ELA and Science proficiency rates exceed the state and district averages. The school also supports the academic success of various student subgroups, with male students, Hispanic students, and students with disabilities or from low socioeconomic backgrounds performing well compared to state averages.

Parkside Middle School generally outperforms the nearby Fieldcrest Middle School, Logan Junior High School, and Central Intermediate School in both ELA and Mathematics proficiency. However, the school lags behind the performance of Putnam County Junior High School and Washington Elementary School in certain grade levels and subject areas. The nearby Lincoln Junior High School, which is part of the lower-performing La Salle Education Service District 122, significantly underperforms Parkside Middle School across all metrics.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 1800 Church St
       Peru, IL  61354-1615

(815) 223-1111

District: Peru Education Service District 124

SchoolDigger Rank:
482nd of 1,363 Illinois Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,576 Help


Students who attend Parkside Middle School usually attend:

High:    La Salle-Peru Township High School

Feeder schools for Parkside Middle School:

Elementary:    Northview Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.3 Help
Number of students:  368

Racial breakdown:

White:
72.8%
Hispanic:
15.2%
Two or more races:
6.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  54.6% Help


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Compare Details Parkside Middle School ranks better than 64.6% of middle schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.93. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Parkside Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Parkside Middle School 482nd of 1363 Illinois public middle schools. (See Parkside Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Peru Education Service District 124:

SchoolDigger ranks Peru Education Service District 124 304th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Parkside Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Parkside Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 60.95 513th 1185 56.7%
2004 61.89 525th 1204 56.4%
2005 53.97 666th 1209 44.9%
2006 64.05 508th 1272 60.1%
2007 70.70 377th 1287 70.7%
2008 67.33 465th 1293 64.0%
2009 71.34 387th 1318 70.6%
2010 68.40 451st 1327 66.0%
2011 70.81 412th 1344 69.3%
2012 63.62 549th 1365 59.8%
2013 62.96 487th 1367 64.4%
2014 62.52 485th 1322 63.3%
2015 51.35 527th 1302 59.5%
2016 50.76 585th 1294 54.8%
2017 52.05 557th 1293 56.9%
2018 68.32 351st 1293 72.9%
2019 58.22 506th 1356 62.7%
2021 49.53 525th 1241 57.7%
2022 55.25 509th 1369 62.8%
2023 61.29 430th 1367 68.5%
2024 57.93 482nd 1363 64.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Parkside Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.00 478th 602 20.6%
2022 67.03 110th 781 85.9%
2023 56.45 231st 805 71.3%
2024 41.52 388th 802 51.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Parkside Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.66 248th 1161 78.6%
2019 57.87 412th 1217 66.1%
2021 46.67 467th 1019 54.2%
2022 65.98 278th 1221 77.2%
2023 62.25 336th 1234 72.8%
2024 65.17 304th 1219 75.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Parkside Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.01 316th 1226 74.2%
2019 62.21 433rd 1276 66.1%
2021 50.64 440th 1017 56.7%
2022 45.22 631st 1286 50.9%
2023 54.48 484th 1275 62.0%
2024 51.76 528th 1251 57.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Parkside Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 46.68 279th 674 58.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Parkside Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.67 392nd 1223 67.9%
2019 51.08 562nd 1296 56.6%
2021 41.60 537th 1048 48.8%
2022 64.54 357th 1286 72.2%
2023 65.45 352nd 1292 72.8%
2024 62.14 393rd 1264 68.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Parkside Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.04 81st 590 86.3%
2019 56.34 232nd 639 63.7%
2021 51.68 199th 517 61.5%
2022 54.04 236th 662 64.4%
2023 38.25 386th 661 41.6%
2024 48.46 278th 643 56.8%
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Rank History for White students at Parkside Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.15 401st 889 54.9%
2019 45.76 502nd 905 44.5%
2021 36.20 499th 813 38.6%
2022 38.73 533rd 898 40.6%
2023 48.42 427th 895 52.3%
2024 41.43 504th 875 42.4%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Parkside Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 278 2 6 3 n/a n/a n/a 0 289
1989 278 4 6 7 n/a n/a n/a 0 295
1990 288 1 5 5 n/a n/a n/a 0 299
1991 285 5 3 7 0 n/a n/a 0 300
1992 282 4 6 7 0 n/a n/a 0 299
1993 285 3 6 11 0 n/a n/a 0 305
1994 297 3 7 9 0 n/a n/a 0 316
1995 297 1 8 6 0 n/a n/a 0 312
1996 297 1 8 6 0 n/a n/a 0 312
1997 303 3 8 9 1 n/a n/a 0 324
1998 303 4 6 11 2 n/a n/a 0 326
1999 271 4 4 13 1 n/a n/a 0 293
2000 269 2 6 19 1 n/a n/a 0 297
2001 292 6 10 24 0 n/a n/a 0 332
2002 265 10 8 30 0 n/a n/a 0 313
2003 265 10 8 30 0 n/a n/a 0 313
2004 253 6 7 24 0 n/a n/a 0 290
2005 260 10 6 17 0 n/a n/a 1 294
2006 284 6 5 19 0 n/a n/a 4 318
2007 279 8 4 23 0 n/a n/a 5 319
2008 281 4 4 26 1 n/a n/a 6 322
2009 279 5 6 30 2 n/a n/a 6 328
2010 378 8 8 40 3 n/a n/a 16 453
2011 395 3 9 46 0 0 12 0 465
2012 373 4 7 50 1 0 15 0 450
2013 350 3 9 47 1 0 13 0 423
2014 328 6 8 46 0 1 11 0 400
2015 303 8 11 49 0 1 14 0 386
2016 290 5 12 50 0 0 20 0 377
2017 276 10 12 53 1 0 21 0 373
2018 284 6 10 61 0 0 29 0 390
2019 287 10 8 67 1 0 22 0 395
2020 287 6 9 69 2 0 19 0 392
2021 278 5 10 67 2 0 15 0 377
2022 276 4 9 49 2 0 18 0 358
2023 268 8 8 56 3 0 24 1 368

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Parkside Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 289 21.0 13.7 n/a
1989 295 20.0 14.7 n/a
1990 299 22.0 13.5 n/a
1991 300 21.0 14.2 n/a
1992 299 21.0 14.2 n/a
1993 305 23.0 13.3 n/a
1994 316 23.0 13.7 n/a
1995 312 23.0 13.6 n/a
1996 312 23.0 13.6 n/a
1997 324 23.0 14.1 n/a
1998 326 22.0 14.8 n/a
1999 293 22.0 13.3 n/a
2000 297 23.0 12.9 n/a
2001 332 25.0 13.3 n/a
2002 313 23.0 13.6 28.4
2003 313 23.0 13.6 28.4
2004 290 22.7 12.8 27.9
2005 294 22.7 13.0 26.3
2006 318 21.2 15.0 27.7
2007 319 20.0 16.0 29.3
2008 322 20.0 16.1 27.8
2009 328 26.6 12.3 32.6
2010 453 n/a n/a 25.2
2011 465 33.1 14.0 36.3
2012 450 32.3 13.9 38.9
2013 423 32.9 12.8 34.8
2014 400 29.0 13.7 38.8
2015 386 31.0 12.4 46.9
2016 377 30.0 12.5 41.6
2017 373 29.0 12.8 42.1
2018 390 30.0 13.0 45.4
2019 395 30.4 12.9 47.6
2020 392 29.0 13.5 45.4
2021 377 n/a n/a n/a
2022 358 29.9 11.9 49.2
2023 368 29.9 12.3 54.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Parkside Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 289 21.0 13.7 n/a
1989 295 20.0 14.7 n/a
1990 299 22.0 13.5 n/a
1991 300 21.0 14.2 n/a
1992 299 21.0 14.2 n/a
1993 305 23.0 13.3 n/a
1994 316 23.0 13.7 n/a
1995 312 23.0 13.6 n/a
1996 312 23.0 13.6 n/a
1997 324 23.0 14.1 n/a
1998 326 22.0 14.8 n/a
1999 293 22.0 13.3 n/a
2000 297 23.0 12.9 n/a
2001 332 25.0 13.3 n/a
2002 313 23.0 13.6 28.4
2003 313 23.0 13.6 28.4
2004 290 22.7 12.8 27.9
2005 294 22.7 13.0 26.3
2006 318 21.2 15.0 27.7
2007 319 20.0 16.0 29.3
2008 322 20.0 16.1 27.8
2009 328 26.6 12.3 32.6
2010 453 n/a n/a 25.2
2011 465 33.1 14.0 36.3
2012 450 32.3 13.9 38.9
2013 423 32.9 12.8 34.8
2014 400 29.0 13.7 38.8
2015 386 31.0 12.4 46.9
2016 377 30.0 12.5 41.6
2017 373 29.0 12.8 42.1
2018 390 30.0 13.0 45.4
2019 395 30.4 12.9 47.6
2020 392 29.0 13.5 45.4
2021 377 n/a n/a n/a
2022 358 29.9 11.9 49.2
2023 368 29.9 12.3 54.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Parkside Middle School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMeningococcal
201599.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%76.2%99.5%99.2%
201698.4%98.4%98.4%98.4%75.2%98.4%23.2%24.0%
201797.6%97.6%97.6%97.6%72.4%97.6%97.4%48.3%
201898.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%71.2%98.5%98.5%69.6%
201997.7%98.0%98.0%98.0%72.9%97.7%97.7%70.9%
202198.7%97.9%97.9%97.9%98.1%97.9%98.4%74.5%
202295.9%95.3%95.3%95.3%95.9%94.1%95.6%69.5%
202395.4%95.9%95.9%95.9%95.9%95.9%95.9%66.9%
202497.8%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%67.3%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Parkside Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $425 (3.7%) $11,207 (96.3%) $11,632
2020 $623 (5.7%) $10,246 (94.3%) $10,869
2021 $746 (6.5%) $10,660 (93.5%) $11,407
2022 $746 (6.5%) $10,660 (93.5%) $11,407
2023 $1,688 (13.0%) $11,310 (87.0%) $12,998
2024 $927 (6.8%) $12,649 (93.2%) $13,576

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Parkside Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 506th of 1356 Middle schoolsRanks 430th of 1367 Middle schools
 5.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Parkside Middle School)37.132.3
 4.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Peru Education Service District 124)37.132.3
 4.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Parkside Middle School)18.319.4
 1.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Peru Education Service District 124)18.319.4
 1.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Parkside Middle School)6550.5
 14.5%
   5th Grade Science (Peru Education Service District 124)6550.5
 14.5%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Parkside Middle School)41.839.6
 2.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Peru Education Service District 124)41.839.6
 2.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)3534.2
 0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Parkside Middle School)12.724.4
 11.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Peru Education Service District 124)12.724.4
 11.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)25.323.4
 1.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Parkside Middle School)53.431.6
 21.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Peru Education Service District 124)53.431.6
 21.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)41.237.9
 3.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Parkside Middle School)22.743
 20.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Peru Education Service District 124)22.743
 20.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.926.9
 3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Parkside Middle School)5030.8
 19.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Peru Education Service District 124)5030.8
 19.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)39.640.5
 0.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Parkside Middle School)26.423.1
 3.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Peru Education Service District 124)26.423.1
 3.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)32.625.7
 6.9%
8th Grade Science (Parkside Middle School)58.569.7
 11.2%
   8th Grade Science (Peru Education Service District 124)58.569.7
 11.2%
   8th Grade Science (Illinois)5552
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students395368
 6.8%
African American108
 20%
American Indian13
 200%
Asian88
Hispanic6756
 16.4%
Pacific Islander00
White287268
 6.6%
Two or More Races2224
 9.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients47.6%54.6%
 7%

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Students at Parkside Middle School are 73% White, 15% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 368 students attended Parkside Middle School.

Students who attend Parkside Middle School usually go on to attend La Salle-Peru Township High School

Parkside Middle School ranks 482nd of 1363 Illinois middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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