Prairie Mountain School

Serving 572 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 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 572 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Bottom 50% in OR
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

School Overview

Prairie Mountain School's student population of 572 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
572 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Thu. Jun 11, 2026
School Motto
Manage, lead, succeed and soar today like an Eagle!

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.
This School
State Level (OR)
#843 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
23%
31%
33%
44%
20-24%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
37%
26%
Black
n/a
3%
White
52%
58%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.59
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
14%
8%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Eagles

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?
572 students attend Prairie Mountain School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Prairie Mountain School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
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 School District 52.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 572 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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