Serving 590 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 23% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to 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 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 590 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Prairie Mountain School serves the south part of Eugene, OR, covering an area of approximately 1.7 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of around 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located 1.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Prairie Mountain School's student population of 590 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
590 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
School Rankings
Prairie Mountain 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 Mountain School is 0.59, 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
#843 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
31%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Asian
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Hispanic
38%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
White
51%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Two or more races
9%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.2%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
67%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
13%
7%
Showing 2012–2021. View full 19-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #843 out of 1,174 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?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Prairie Mountain School?
590 students attend Prairie Mountain School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Prairie Mountain School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Prairie Mountain School?
Prairie Mountain School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Prairie Mountain School offer ?
Prairie Mountain School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Prairie Mountain School part of?
Prairie Mountain School is part of Bethel SD 52 School District.
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