Serving 415 students in grades 5-8, Mid-prairie Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 415 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 61% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mid-Prairie Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Kalona, IA, encompassing approximately 215.9 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 15-20 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 18.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mid-prairie Middle School's student population of 415 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
415 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mid-prairie Middle 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 Middle School is 0.20, 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
#652 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
89%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Golden Hawks
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mid-prairie Middle School's ranking?
Mid-prairie Middle School is ranked #652 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Mid-prairie Middle School?
415 students attend Mid-prairie Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Mid-prairie Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mid-prairie Middle School?
Mid-prairie Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mid-prairie Middle School offer ?
Mid-prairie Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mid-prairie Middle School part of?
Mid-prairie Middle School is part of Mid-Prairie Comm School District.
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