- Enrollment
- 816
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Perry, IA
Perry Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Perry Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 192253001356
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Perry Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Perry · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 53.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Perry Middle School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Perry Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Perry, IA.
School address
District: Perry Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192253001356 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Perry Middle School held near 369 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.6 → 28.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 192253001356 · Perry, IA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
370 enr · 14.2:1 · 53.4% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Perry Elementary (816 students)
Perry Middle School held near 369 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.6 → 28.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Perry Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Perry Elementa
Perry Elementary
816 students
- Perry High Sch
Perry High School
549 students
- This school
Perry Middle School
370 students
What this shows Perry Middle School reports 370 students on the CCD universe file.
How Perry Middle School compares
Perry Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.4% | ▲ 47% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 370 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
370
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 54% in Iowa - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,778
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 185 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.9%
White 41.4%
African American 4.3%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.7, Perry Middle School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Perry Comm School District reports $13,778 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Perry Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perry Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Perry High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Perry Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~370 students)
Frequently asked questions about Perry Middle School
How many students attend Perry Middle School?
Perry Middle School has 370 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Perry, IA. CCD year-over-year: 367 (2022-23) → 369 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Perry Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Perry Middle School is 14.2:1, which is 4% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Perry Middle School?
53.4% of students at Perry Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Perry Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Perry Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 48.9% of enrollment, in Perry, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Perry Middle School?
Perry Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Perry Middle School rank among public schools in Perry?
By Resource Investment Index, Perry Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Perry, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Perry Comm School District?
Besides Perry Middle School, Perry Comm School District also operates Perry Elementary (816 students) and Perry High School (549 students). See the Perry Comm School District district page for the complete list.