Peru Middle School
Peru, NY · Peru Central School District · Grades 6-8
203rd of 781 New York middle schools statewide · better than 74%▲ Improving
Peru Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Peru Middle School 203rd of 781 New York middle schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 74% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 32th in 2022 to 74th in 2025 — improving.
Peru Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Peru Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 413 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2019
| Group | Trend | 2019 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.0% | 92.5% | ▼ 0.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.8% | 3.1% | ▼ 0.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 0.9% | 1.9% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| Asian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0 pts | |
| Black | 1.1% | 0.7% | ▼ 0.4 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.1 pts |
Homes near Peru Middle School
Typical home value $279K in zip 12972 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Peru Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Ausable Valley Middle SchoolAusable Valley Central School District · 8.6 mi away755th of 781
ELA 15% · Math 32% - 2Stafford Middle SchoolPlattsburgh City School District · 8.6 mi away637th of 781
ELA 37% · Math 38% - 3Saranac Middle SchoolSaranac Central School District · 11.2 mi away609th of 781
ELA 31% · Math 47% - 5Beekmantown Middle SchoolBeekmantown Central School District · 13.3 mi away408th of 781
ELA 50% · Math 53% - 5Northeastern Clinton Middle SchoolNortheastern Clinton Central School District · 28.6 mi away422nd of 781
ELA 45% · Math 56%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Peru Middle School in?
Peru Middle School is part of the Peru Central School District district in Peru, New York.
Is Peru Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Peru Middle School 203rd of 781 New York middle schools (better than 74% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Peru Middle School?
White 93%, Two or more races 3%, Hispanic 2% (413 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Peru Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 12972 is $279K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, 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.