The top reported proficiency rate is 56% in Science. The lowest is 50% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Perry Heights Middle School
Perry Heights Middle School is a regular public school in Evansville, Indiana, serving grades six through eight. It has an enrollment that is moderate for a middle school, and the student body is predominantly white, with small shares of students who are Black, multiracial, Asian, Hispanic, or Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander. A substantial portion of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, though a majority do not. The school is part of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation.
Academically, Perry Heights Middle School stands out within its county. On the state’s ILEARN assessments, its overall proficiency rate across tested subjects is clearly stronger than what is typical for the other school districts in Vanderburgh County. About half of students met or exceeded state standards in math and reading, and a slightly higher share did so in science, which at this grade band is tested in eighth grade. These results position the school well above the median of its county peers. Social studies data is available only from a prior test cycle and is not current; the school’s performance on that earlier assessment was also around the midpoint. Because this is a middle school, there is no graduation rate to report, and chronic absenteeism data was not available in the records we reviewed.
The surrounding community of Evansville functions as a regional commercial, medical, and cultural hub for southwestern Indiana and neighboring parts of Illinois and Kentucky. Its economy is diversified, with major sectors in manufacturing, healthcare, and retail. The city’s population has been declining modestly in recent years, and the housing market in the zip code area around the school shows home values and rents that are below the national average, reflecting a relatively affordable cost of living. The city has an active redevelopment agency and maintains a range of civic amenities including parks, a zoo, a downtown arena, and a public transit system. The school’s location on Hogue Road places it in a suburban-style residential area within the city limits.
The school is a non-charter, non-magnet public school. Information on whether it receives Title I funding was not provided. No data on program offerings, course access, staffing ratios, or disciplinary incidents was available in the sources used for this profile. Similarly, there were no statistics on the share of students with individualized education plans or English learner classifications. Parents considering the school may wish to ask the school directly about support services and special programs.
Overall, Perry Heights Middle School presents a solid academic track record relative to the county, with proficiency rates that are notably above the local average. Its student population is relatively homogeneous, with modest economic diversity. The absence of certain data points—such as chronic absenteeism, staffing, and discipline—limits a fuller picture of the school environment, but the academic results suggest a middle school that is performing well in its region. For families who prioritize strong state test outcomes and a conventional middle school setting in a mid-sized city with a manageable cost of living, this school is worth considering.
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