B
Good
75/100

Peru Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 17 SCHOOL ST, Peru, NY 12972
Overall
B
75/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
Reading 50% · Math 23% proficient · 58th percentile in New York
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against New York schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

75
Repit Score
out of 100
413
Students
enrolled
10.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$30K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%58/100reading 69th percentile, math 46th percentile among New York middle schools (2020–21 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%100/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 59% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in New York. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency50% (−6 pts vs. state avg 56%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency23% (−34 pts vs. state avg 57%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

School Information

Address 17 SCHOOL ST
City Peru
ZIP Code 12972
District 3622830
NCES School ID 362283006690
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 12972

Understanding the community around Peru Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $116,563
Per Capita Income $46,309
Poverty Rate 5.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 58.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.0%
High School or Higher 93.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $174,800
Median Rent $986
Owner-Occupied 88.4%
Renter-Occupied 11.6%
View full data for ZIP 12972 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Peru Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.6%
Female 49.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 92.5%
Two or More Races 3.2%
Hispanic/Latino 1.9%
Black 0.7%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian 0.5%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 413
Teachers (FTE) 41.4
Student:Teacher Ratio 10.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Peru Middle School?
Peru Middle School has a Repit School Score of 75 out of 100, earning a grade of B. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Peru Middle School?
Peru Middle School has 413 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.0:1.
What grades does Peru Middle School serve?
Peru Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Peru Middle School receive per student?
Peru Middle School receives $29,818 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Peru Middle School in 12972 ▼
Avg Home Value
$286,900
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,251
1-Year Change
+9.5%
% Renters
11.6%

Other Schools in 12972

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026