How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Peru Middle School | Saranac Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Peru, NY | Saranac, NY |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 406 | 361 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 10.1:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 57.1% | 35.5% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Peru Middle School | Saranac Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $26,136 | $24,299 |
| District | Peru Central School District | Saranac Central School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Peru Middle School | Saranac Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 94.3% | 95.6% |
| African American | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Asian | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 2.7% | 2.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Peru Middle School | Saranac Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 224:1 | 173:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 25.1% | 22.6% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 59 | 21 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.