La Salle-Peru Twp High School vs Parkside Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
La Salle-Peru Twp High School
La Salle · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,167 students
Parkside Middle School
Peru · Public middle · Grades 5–8
372 students
| Measure | La Salle-Peru Twp High School La Salle, Illinois | Parkside Middle School Peru, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #280 of 691 | #371 of 670 |
| National rank | #11118 of 16,910 | #9775 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 1,167 | 372 |
| Enrollment | 1,167 | 372 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.3% | 54.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 20% |
| city | La Salle | Peru |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (39.3 vs 40.2).
- •La Salle-Peru Twp High School does better on math proficiency (26% vs 20%).
- •Parkside Middle School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 37%).
- •La Salle-Peru Twp High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.3% vs 54.6%).
- •Parkside Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.1).
- •La Salle-Peru Twp High School is the larger school with 1,167 students compared with 372.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is La Salle-Peru Twp High School better than Parkside Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are La Salle-Peru Twp High School and Parkside Middle School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between La Salle and Peru in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Salle-Peru Twp High School: 1,167. Parkside Middle School: 372. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Salle-Peru Twp High School and Parkside Middle School rank in Illinois?
La Salle-Peru Twp High School is 280th of 691 and Parkside Middle School is 371st of 670 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).