Best High Schools in Peru, MO

High schools
2
Students
689
Avg actual
37%
Avg projected
34%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top high schools in Peru, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Rich Hill High

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Rich Hill R-iv • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 185 Students

2. Butler High

D

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Butler R-v • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 504 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Peru, MO

Elementary schools
2
Students
593
Avg actual
39%
Avg projected
38%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top elementary schools in Peru, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Rich Hill Elem.

C+

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Rich Hill R-iv • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 173 Students

2. Butler Elem.

D+

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Butler R-v • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 420 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Peru, MO

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Peru, MO has a total population of 282 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 34% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Peru, MO

1,282

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

93%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

34%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Peru, MO.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C-

19.18 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D+

4.25 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

14.94 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Peru, MO.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Peru, MO.

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,000 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

30 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Peru, MO Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Peru, MO

How many schools are in Peru, MO?

Peru, MO has 4 public schools: 2 high schools, 0 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 1,282 students in total.

How do schools in Peru perform on state tests?

On average, 4 schools in Peru score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in Peru don't meet 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.

Best Schools in Cities Near Peru, MO

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Butler, MO

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  • Projected: 37%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Pleasant Gap, MO

  • Actual: 38%
  • Projected: 38%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Passaic, MO

  • Actual: 32%
  • Projected: 36%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Nyhart, MO

  • Actual: 38%
  • Projected: 36%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Rich Hill, MO

  • Actual: 39%
  • Projected: 35%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Prairie City, MO

  • Actual: 43%
  • Projected: 36%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Spruce, MO

  • Actual: 32%
  • Projected: 36%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Sprague, MO

  • Actual: 40%
  • Projected: 36%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Virginia, MO

  • Actual: 36%
  • Projected: 37%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Foster, MO

  • Actual: 42%
  • Projected: 36%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations