Serving 180 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Prairie Creek Community School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 180 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Prairie Creek Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Prairie Creek Community School's student population of 180 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
180 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
School Rankings
Prairie Creek Community School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prairie Creek Community School is 0.26, 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
#139 out of 1773 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Asian
2%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Hispanic
6%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
White
86%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Two or more races
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.8%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 23-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prairie Creek Community School's ranking?
Prairie Creek Community School is ranked #139 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Prairie Creek Community School often compared to?
Prairie Creek Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Spring Creek Elementary School, Nerstrand Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Prairie Creek Community School?
180 students attend Prairie Creek Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Prairie Creek Community School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Prairie Creek Community School?
Prairie Creek Community School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Prairie Creek Community School offer ?
Prairie Creek Community School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Prairie Creek Community School part of?
Prairie Creek Community School is part of Prairie Creek Community School District.
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