Prairie Middle School vs. Overland High School
Should I attend Prairie Middle School or Overland High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Prairie Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overland High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,479 students in grades 6-8, Prairie Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,159 students in grades 9-12, Overland High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
9-12
Total Students
1,479 students
2,159 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
122 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1697 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#960 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
43%
Graduation Rate
n/a
86%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
498
-
Grade 7 Students
514
-
Grade 8 Students
467
-
Grade 9 Students
-
570
Grade 10 Students
-
576
Grade 11 Students
-
495
Grade 12 Students
-
518
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
5%
4%
% Hispanic
41%
40%
% Black
26%
29%
% White
18%
19%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
9%
6%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.72
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
11%