Serving 945 students in grades 6-8,
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 12% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
945 students
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
3%
12%
Black
7%
7%
White
88%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2009-2010 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Prairie Middle High School?
945 students attend Prairie Middle High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Prairie Middle High School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prairie Middle High School?
Prairie Middle High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Prairie Middle High School offer ?
Prairie Middle High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Prairie Middle High School part of?
Prairie Middle High School is part of College Community School District.
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