Prairie View Middle School

12915 East 120th Avenue
Henderson, CO 80640
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 654 students in grades 6-8, Prairie View Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 654 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Bottom 50% in CO
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Prairie View Middle School's student population of 654 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
654 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

Prairie View Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prairie View Middle School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CO)
#1147 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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16%
33%
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35-39%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
3%
3%
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Hispanic
60%
35%
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Black
2%
4%
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White
31%
52%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.55
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Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Prairie View Middle School's ranking?
Prairie View Middle School is ranked #1147 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Prairie View Middle School often compared to?
Prairie View Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Otho E Stuart Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Prairie View Middle School?
654 students attend Prairie View Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Prairie View Middle School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prairie View Middle School?
Prairie View Middle School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Prairie View Middle School offer ?
Prairie View Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Prairie View Middle School part of?
Prairie View Middle School is part of School District 27j.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 654 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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