Serving 247 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Prairie City School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 247 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Prairie City School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Prairie City, OR, encompassing an area of approximately 1,280.6 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 20 to 30 minutes, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being about 27.3 miles and the furthest edge located 41.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Prairie City School's student population of 247 students has grown by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 57% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
247 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2022
School Calendar
School Motto
Excellence is the Difference!
School Rankings
Prairie City School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prairie City School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#850 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
31%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
92%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥50%
81.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
67%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
6%
7%
Showing 2012–2021. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Panther Colors
School Mascot
Panther
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prairie City School's ranking?
Prairie City School is ranked #850 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Prairie City School?
The graduation rate of Prairie City School is 50%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 81.3%.
How many students attend Prairie City School?
247 students attend Prairie City School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Prairie City School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Prairie City School?
Prairie City School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Prairie City School offer ?
Prairie City School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Prairie City School part of?
Prairie City School is part of Prairie City SD 4 School District.
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