Parkside Middle School
Peru, IL · Peru ESD 124 · Grades 5 - 8
363rd of 685 Illinois middle schools statewide · better than 47%· Stable
Parkside Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Parkside Middle School 363rd of 685 Illinois middle schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 47% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 45th in 2019 to 47th in 2025.
Parkside Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Parkside Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 358 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.0% | 69.8% | ▼ 12.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 11.5% | 19.6% | ▲ 8.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.8% | 7.3% | ▲ 4.5 pts | |
| Black | 1.5% | 2.2% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| Asian | 2.0% | 1.1% | ▼ 0.9 pts |
Homes near Parkside Middle School
Typical home value $181K in zip 61354 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Parkside Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Lincoln Jr High SchoolLa Salle ESD 122 · 2.2 mi away644th of 685
ELA 27% · Math 9% - 6Washington Elem SchoolOglesby ESD 125 · 4.9 mi away339th of 685
ELA 61% · Math 30% - 4Putnam County Jr High SchoolPutnam County CUSD 535 · 13.3 mi away458th of 685
ELA 47% · Math 27% - 5Northbrook SchoolMendota CCSD 289 · 15.5 mi away384th of 685
ELA 55% · Math 28% - 3Shepherd Middle SchoolOttawa ESD 141 · 16.1 mi away501st of 685
ELA 46% · Math 20% - 4Central Intermediate SchoolOttawa ESD 141 · 16.2 mi away448th of 685
ELA 48% · Math 26% - 4Logan Jr High SchoolPrinceton ESD 115 · 17.3 mi away435th of 685
ELA 48% · Math 28% - 6Fieldcrest Middle SchoolFieldcrest CUSD 6 · 19.8 mi away319th of 685
ELA 57% · Math 36%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Parkside Middle School in?
Parkside Middle School is part of the Peru ESD 124 district in Peru, Illinois.
Is Parkside Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Parkside Middle School 363rd of 685 Illinois middle schools (better than 47% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Parkside Middle School?
White 70%, Hispanic 20%, Two or more races 7%, Black 2% (358 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Parkside Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 61354 is $181K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.