Prairie Point

8015 Kirkwood Blvd
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,324 students in grades 7-9, Prairie Point ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-9
  • Enrollment: 1,324 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Bottom 50% in IA
  • : 63% (Btm 50%)
  • : 75% (Top 50%)
  • : 60% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Prairie Point's student population of 1,324 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,324 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Prairie Point ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prairie Point is 0.46, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IA)
#629 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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63%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Prairie Point and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75%
70%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Prairie Point and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Prairie Point and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
6%
13%
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Black
11%
7%
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White
72%
72%
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Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Prairie Point.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Iowa.
0.46
This chart displays the diversity score of Prairie Point and the public school average diversity score of Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Prairie Point's ranking?
Prairie Point is ranked #629 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Prairie Point?
1,324 students attend Prairie Point.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Prairie Point students are White, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prairie Point?
Prairie Point has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Prairie Point offer ?
Prairie Point offers enrollment in grades 7-9 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Prairie Point part of?
Prairie Point is part of College Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-9
  • Enrollment: 1,324 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 63% (Btm 50%)
  • : 75% (Top 50%)
  • : 60% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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