Serving 386 students in grades 9-12, Mid-prairie High School ranks in the top 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 64% (which is equal to the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 386 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mid-prairie High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Mid-prairie High School's student population of 386 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
386 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mid-prairie High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mid-prairie High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#557 out of 1221 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
12%
Black
1%
7%
White
90%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mid-prairie High School's ranking?
Mid-prairie High School is ranked #557 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Mid-prairie High School often compared to?
Mid-prairie High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Highland High School, Washington High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mid-prairie High School?
The graduation rate of Mid-prairie High School is 95%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 87%.
How many students attend Mid-prairie High School?
386 students attend Mid-prairie High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Mid-prairie High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mid-prairie High School?
Mid-prairie High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mid-prairie High School offer ?
Mid-prairie High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mid-prairie High School part of?
Mid-prairie High School is part of Mid-Prairie Comm School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Last Day of School - 11:00 AM Dismissal
May 29, 2024 (Wednesday)
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