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Peru Junior High School vs. Manchester Jr-sr High School

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School Overview

School
Peru Junior High School
30 E Daniel St
Peru, IN 46970
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4/
10
Bottom 50%
Manchester Jr-sr High School
1 Squire Dr
North Manchester, IN 46962
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6/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Serving 319 students in grades 7-8, Peru Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 666 students in grades 7-12, Manchester Jr-sr High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-8
7-12
Total Students
319 students
666 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Peru Junior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Manchester Jr-sr High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Peru Junior High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Manchester Jr-sr High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
45 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Peru Junior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Manchester Jr-sr High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Peru Junior High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Peru Community Schools and the state of Indiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Manchester Jr-sr High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Manchester Community Schools and the state of Indiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

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#752 out of 1743 schools in IN
(Top 50%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Manchester Jr-sr High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
27%
(21-22 School Year Data)
40%
(Top 50% in IN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Peru Junior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Peru Community Schools and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Manchester Jr-sr High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Manchester Community Schools and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
39%
(Bottom 50% in IN)(21-22 School Year Data)
46%
(Top 50% in IN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Peru Junior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Peru Community Schools and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Manchester Jr-sr High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Manchester Community Schools and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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15-19%
(Bottom 50% in IN)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Manchester Jr-sr High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Manchester Community Schools and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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90-94%
(Top 50% in IN)
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This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Manchester Jr-sr High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Manchester Community Schools and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Peru Junior High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Manchester Jr-sr High School by grade.
Grade 7 Students
154
105
Grade 8 Students
165
86
Grade 9 Students
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125
Grade 10 Students
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110
Grade 11 Students
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127
Grade 12 Students
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113

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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1%
% Asian
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1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Peru Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Peru Community Schools and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2018-19 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Manchester Jr-sr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Manchester Community Schools and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
4%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Peru Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Peru Community Schools and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Manchester Jr-sr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Manchester Community Schools and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
4%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Peru Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Peru Community Schools and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Manchester Jr-sr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Manchester Community Schools and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
83%
84%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Peru Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Peru Community Schools and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Manchester Jr-sr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Manchester Community Schools and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
9%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Peru Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Peru Community Schools and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Manchester Jr-sr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Manchester Community Schools and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.30
0.29
This chart showcases the diversity score of Peru Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Peru Community Schools and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Manchester Jr-sr High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Manchester Community Schools and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
38%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Peru Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Peru Community Schools and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Manchester Jr-sr High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Manchester Community Schools and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
11%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Peru Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Peru Community Schools and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Manchester Jr-sr High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Manchester Community Schools and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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