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Mid-prairie Middle School

713 F Ave
Kalona, IA 52247
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Top 50%
Tel: (319) 656-2241
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Mid-prairie Middle School serves 347 students in grades 5-8.
Mid-prairie Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 347 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50% in IA
  • Math Proficiency
    : 68% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 71% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mid-prairie Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

School Overview

Mid-prairie Middle School's student population of 347 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
347 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Calendar
Link to School Calendar

School Rankings

Mid-prairie Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Mid-prairie Middle School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IA)
Overall Testing Rank
#553 out of 1221 schools
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
64%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
68%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
6%
12%
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Black
n/a
7%
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White
92%
74%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.15
0.44
This chart display the diversity score of Mid-prairie Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Iowa by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
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School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Middle-Prairie Community School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).

How many students attend Mid-prairie Middle School?

347 students attend Mid-prairie Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

92% of Mid-prairie Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Mid-prairie Middle School?

Mid-prairie Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower 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 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Mid-prairie Middle School part of?

Mid-prairie Middle School is part of Middle-Prairie Community School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 347 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 68% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 71% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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