Best Schools in Peru, IA
Peru, IA has 8 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,766 students. On average they score 78% on state proficiency tests against a projected 61%, so schools in Peru exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Peru, IA
The top high schools in Peru, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Interstate 35 High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Interstate 35 Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 274 Students
2. Winterset Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winterset Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 565 Students
3. East Union Middle-high School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Union Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 259 Students
Best Middle Schools in Peru, IA
The top middle schools in Peru, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Winterset Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winterset Comm School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 358 Students
2. Winterset Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winterset Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 247 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Peru, IA
The top elementary schools in Peru, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Interstate 35 Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Interstate 35 Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 334 Students
2. East Union Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Union Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 230 Students
3. Winterset Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winterset Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 499 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Peru, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Peru, IA has a total population of 554 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Peru, IA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Peru, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
6.55 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.85 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
4.70 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Peru, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Peru, IA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Peru, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Peru, IA
How many schools are in Peru, IA?
Peru, IA has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,766 students in total.
How do schools in Peru perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Peru score 78% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 61%, so on average schools in Peru exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Peru?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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