Serving 579 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Prairie Mountain 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 579 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Prairie Mountain School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Prairie Mountain School's student population of 579 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
579 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Prairie Mountain School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 740 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prairie Mountain School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#694 out of 740 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
37%
25%
Black
1%
2%
White
51%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prairie Mountain School's ranking?
Prairie Mountain School is ranked #694 out of 740 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Prairie Mountain School often compared to?
Prairie Mountain Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Meadow View School, Malabon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% OR state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% OR state average).
How many students attend Prairie Mountain School?
579 students attend Prairie Mountain School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Prairie Mountain School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prairie Mountain School?
Prairie Mountain School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Prairie Mountain School offer ?
Prairie Mountain School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Prairie Mountain School part of?
Prairie Mountain School is part of Bethel SD 52 School District.
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