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Parkside Middle School

Peru, Illinois · Grades 5 to 8 · Peru ESD 124

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About Parkside Middle School

Located in Peru, Illinois, Parkside Middle School is a public school for grades 5 through 8. Enrollment was 372 in the 2024-25 school year. With about 29 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 12.8 students per teacher. Peru ESD 124 School District runs 2 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a town 10 to 35 miles from a larger urban area, in LaSalle County. There are 21 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	1800 Church St, Peru, IL 61354
Phone	(815) 223-1111
School district	Peru ESD 124
Grades	5 to 8
Students (2024-25)	372
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	29
Students per teacher	12.8
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Middle
Locale (NCES)	Town, distant, LaSalle County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 173138003309). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Parkside Middle School serve?

Parkside Middle School serves grades 5 through 8.

How many students attend Parkside Middle School?

Parkside Middle School reported 372 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Parkside Middle School?

About 12.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 372 students and 29 teachers in federal data.

Is Parkside Middle School a public or charter school?

Parkside Middle School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Parkside Middle School in?

Parkside Middle School is part of Peru ESD 124 School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/il/peru-esd-124-school-district/

Where is Parkside Middle School located?

Parkside Middle School is at 1800 Church St, Peru, IL 61354. The phone number is (815) 223-1111.

How many other schools are near Parkside Middle School?

There are 21 other schools within 5 miles of Parkside Middle School in our directory.