The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 85-89% (which was higher than the Idaho state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥95% (which was higher than the Idaho state average of 88%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students (10-11)
135 students
Showing 2002–2011. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (10-11)
11 teachers
Showing 2002–2011. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)85-89%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≥95%
88%
American Indian
(10-11)1%
1%
Hispanic
(10-11)4%
16%
Showing 2002–2011. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
White
(10-11)95%
79%
Showing 2002–2011. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch (10-11)
39%
36%
Showing 2002–2011. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
16%
9%
Showing 2002–2011. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% ID state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 88% ID state average).
How many students attend Prairie Middle School?
135 students attend Prairie Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Prairie Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Prairie Middle School offer ?
Prairie Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Prairie Middle School part of?
Prairie Middle School is part of Cottonwood Joint School District.
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