Long Prairie Middle School (Closed 2014)

205 2nd St South
Long Prairie, MN 56347
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Long Prairie Middle School serves 204 students in grades 6-8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 58%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
204 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MN)
(12-13)
45-49%
61%
(12-13)
45-49%
58%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
29%
12%
Black
1%
12%
White
66%
61%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.48
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% MN state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% MN state average).
How many students attend Long Prairie Middle School?
204 students attend Long Prairie Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Long Prairie Middle School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Long Prairie Middle School?
Long Prairie Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Long Prairie Middle School offer ?
Long Prairie Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Long Prairie Middle School part of?
Long Prairie Middle School is part of Long Prairie-Grey Eagle School District.

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