Best Public Schools in Zip Code 12972

Summary:

The 12972 zip code area is home to 3 schools that are part of the Peru Central School District. While Peru High School stands out as a relatively strong performer, ranking in the top 40% of high schools in New York, the district's elementary and middle schools appear to be struggling, with below-average ratings and proficiency scores.

Peru High School boasts high proficiency rates on Regents exams, a graduation rate above the state average, and a lower-than-average dropout rate. In contrast, Peru Elementary School and Peru Middle School both have 2-star or 1-star ratings and rank in the bottom half of their respective school types statewide. This suggests there may be systemic issues within the district that are impacting student outcomes across grade levels.

The data also reveals concerning trends, such as high chronic absenteeism at the high school and uneven academic performance across grade levels, even within the same school. While Peru High School excels in subjects like Algebra II and Chemistry, the district as a whole appears to have room for improvement in math and science, with several grade-level proficiency rates below state averages. Addressing these challenges will be crucial for the Peru Central School District to ensure all students in the 12972 zip code area receive a high-quality education.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Regents Common Core Algebra I (2024)	Regents Chemistry (2024)	Regents Common Core Algebra II (2024)	Regents Common Core English Language Arts (2024)	Regents Common Core Geometry (2024)	Regents Earth Science (2024)	Regents Global History and Geography (2024)	Regents Living Environment (2024)	Regents U.S. History and Government (2024)	Regents Algebra I (2024)	NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2024)						NY State Assessments Math (2024)						NY State Assessments Science (2024)		% Completely Immunized (2020)	% Polio (2020)	% Measles (2020)	% Mumps (2020)	% Rubella (2020)	% Diphtheria (2020)	% Hepatitis B (2020)	% Varicella (2020)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Regents Common Core Algebra I End of Course	Regents Chemistry End of Course	Regents Common Core Algebra II End of Course	Regents Common Core English Language Arts End of Course	Regents Common Core Geometry End of Course	Regents Earth Science End of Course	Regents Global History and Geography End of Course	Regents Living Environment End of Course	Regents U.S. History and Government End of Course	Regents Algebra I End of Course	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments Math 4th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 6th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 7th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 8th Grade	% Completely Immunized All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Diphtheria All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Peru Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	116 Pleasant St	Peru	12972	Clinton County	Peru Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(518) 643-6100	866	84	10.2	40.3%	811 (93.6%)	6 (0.7%)	16 (1.8%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (3.2%)	44.4	1308^th of 2445 public elementary schools	46.5%		39.4	1458^th of 2439 public elementary schools	40.2%	150											40.3	39.8	40.5				42.6	47.5	53.6				38.3		99.3	99.5	99.9	99.9	99.9	99.4	99.9	99.6	$15,409	$1,683	$13,726
Peru High School	Public	9-12	17 School St	Peru	12972	Clinton County	Peru Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(518) 643-6400	567	53	10.7	37.2%	521 (91.9%)	5 (0.9%)	6 (1.1%)	5 (0.9%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	21 (3.7%)	62.8	480^th of 1242 public high schools	61.4%		59.6	519^th of 1228 public high schools	57.7%	39	50.0	78.9	96.4	88.3	70.2	89.7	76.8	63.9	75.8	70.9															99.3	99.6	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.6	99.8	99.8	$16,903	$1,294	$15,609
Peru Middle School	Public	6-8	17 School St	Peru	12972	Clinton County	Peru Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(518) 643-6302	427	42	10.1	41.7%	400 (93.7%)	4 (0.9%)	7 (1.6%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	12 (2.8%)	28.5	1135^th of 1504 public middle schools	24.5%		36.7	981^st of 1500 public middle schools	34.6%	154								90.5		100.0				35.2	38.2	32.6				40.0	47.4	23.8		17.8									$14,761	$1,309	$13,452

Cities Near Zip Code 12972

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Peru	1.01 mi	3	522^nd
Keeseville	5.12 mi	1	589^th
Clintonville	7.57 mi	2	550^th
Morrisonville	8.45 mi	1	735^th
Plattsburgh	8.63 mi	8	599^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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