Serving 1,338 students in grades 7-9, Prairie Point ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-9
- Enrollment: 1,338 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Prairie Point's student population of 1,338 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,338 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Prairie Point ranks within the top 50% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prairie Point is 0.45, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#585 out of 1221 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
7%
12%
Black
10%
7%
White
73%
73%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prairie Point's ranking?
Prairie Point is ranked #585 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend Prairie Point?
1,338 students attend Prairie Point.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Prairie Point students are White, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prairie Point?
Prairie Point has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Prairie Point offer ?
Prairie Point offers enrollment in grades 7-9 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Prairie Point part of?
Prairie Point is part of College Comm School District.
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