Parkside Middle School

www.perued.net

372 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Parkside Middle School, located at 1800 Church St in Peru, Illinois, serves as a primary educational hub for students in the local community. As a middle school, it focuses on the critical transitional years of early adolescence, providing a structured environment designed to bridge the gap between elementary education and the more rigorous demands of high school. The school is part of the Peru Elementary School District 124, which emphasizes foundational academic growth, social-emotional development, and preparing students for future success within the Illinois educational framework.

Beyond core academics, Parkside Middle School is known for fostering a community-oriented atmosphere that encourages student involvement in extracurricular activities. By offering a variety of programs and support services tailored to the needs of middle-grade learners, the school aims to cultivate a well-rounded educational experience. Its location in Peru makes it a central fixture in the lives of local families, playing a significant role in the academic and personal development of the town's youth.

372

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Parkside Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	254
Hispanic	72
Black	14
Asian	5
Two or More	27

White
254 (68.3%)
Hispanic
72 (19.4%)
Two or More
27 (7.3%)
Black
14 (3.8%)
Asian
5 (1.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Peru ESD 124
Phone:	(815)223-1111
Website:	http://www.perued.net
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	372
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 5 105

Grade 6 98

Grade 7 85

Grade 8 84