Peru Senior High School is a public high school located in Peru, Clinton County, New York, U.S.A., and is the only high school operated by the Peru Central School District. In July 2020, the school board voted to retire the Indians mascot, replacing it with the Nighthawks in 2021.
Serving 406 students in grades 6-8, Peru Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 406 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Peru Middle School's student population of 406 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
406 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Colors
White, Black, Blue
School Rankings
Peru Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Peru Middle School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2844 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
1%
31%
Black
1%
15%
White
94%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Peru Middle School's ranking?
Peru Middle School is ranked #2844 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Peru Middle School?
406 students attend Peru Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Peru Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Peru Middle School?
Peru Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Peru Middle School offer ?
Peru Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Peru Middle School part of?
Peru Middle School is part of Peru Central School District.
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