Peru Central School District

The Peru Central School District in New York serves students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade across three schools: Peru Elementary School, Peru High School, and Peru Middle School. The district's performance is consistent, with all three schools receiving a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, but there are some notable differences between the schools.

Peru High School stands out as the strongest performer in the district, ranking 480 out of 1,242 New York high schools and earning a 3-star rating. The school has exceptional Regents exam proficiency rates, exceeding the state average in subjects like Algebra II, Earth Science, and ELA. In contrast, Peru Middle School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 981 out of 1,500 middle schools to 1,135 out of 1,504, with a corresponding drop in its SchoolDigger rating from 2 stars to 1 star.

Across the district, the schools face socioeconomic challenges, with high percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 37.21% at Peru High School to 41.69% at Peru Middle School. This suggests the district may be serving a population with significant economic hardships, which could impact academic performance. Overall, the data highlights the strengths of Peru High School, the declining performance of Peru Middle School, and the need for continued improvement in academic outcomes across the Peru Central School District.