Prairie City School is a public school in Prairie City, Oregon, United States that serves students from kindergarten through twelfth grade. It is the only school in the Prairie City School District.
Serving 245 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 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 245 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%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Prairie City School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Prairie City School's student population of 245 students has grown by 59% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 69% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
245 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Year Founded
2022
Colors
Black, Orange
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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
4%
26%
Black
1%
3%
White
92%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Panther
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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%.
How many students attend Prairie City School?
245 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, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
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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