Serving 362 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 66% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). 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 12:1 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 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 362 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mid-Prairie High School serves the entire district of Wellman, IA, encompassing an area of approximately 215.9 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 9.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 15.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mid-prairie High School's student population of 362 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
362 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mid-prairie High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,223 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 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#725 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Black
n/a
7%
White
90%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Golden Hawk
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mid-prairie High School's ranking?
Mid-prairie High School is ranked #725 out of 1,223 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 Washington High School, Highland High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% 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 85-89%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Mid-prairie High School?
362 students attend Mid-prairie High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Mid-prairie High School students are White, 7% 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 12:1, 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 (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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