Mid-prairie High School

1634 Highway 22 E
Wellman, IA 52356
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 374 students in grades 9-12, Mid-prairie High School 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 64% (which is equal to the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 374 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30% in IA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 64% (Btm 50%)
  • : 73% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Mid-prairie High School's student population of 374 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
374 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Mid-prairie High School 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 Mid-prairie High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IA)
#646 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
64%
64%
73%
70%
60-64%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
91%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.17
90-94%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mid-prairie High School's ranking?
Mid-prairie High School is ranked #646 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mid-prairie High School?
The graduation rate of Mid-prairie High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Mid-prairie High School?
374 students attend Mid-prairie High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Mid-prairie High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mid-prairie High School?
Mid-prairie High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mid-prairie High School part of?
Mid-prairie High School is part of Mid-Prairie Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 374 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 64% (Btm 50%)
  • : 73% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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