New Prairie Middle School

5325 N Cougar Rd
New Carlisle, IN 46552
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 683 students in grades 6-8, New Prairie Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 683 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 50% in IN
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

School Overview

New Prairie Middle School's student population of 683 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
683 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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School Rankings

New Prairie Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Prairie Middle School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (IN)
#828 out of 1755 schools
(Top 50%)
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32%
36%
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49%
43%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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3%
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Hispanic
9%
14%
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Black
1%
13%
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White
87%
65%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.24
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Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is New Prairie Middle School's ranking?
New Prairie Middle School is ranked #828 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend New Prairie Middle School?
683 students attend New Prairie Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of New Prairie Middle School students are White, 9% 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 New Prairie Middle School?
New Prairie Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does New Prairie Middle School offer ?
New Prairie Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is New Prairie Middle School part of?
New Prairie Middle School is part of New Prairie United School Corp School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 683 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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