Serving 868 students in grades 7-8, Prairie Point ranks in the bottom 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 67% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 868 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Prairie Point's attendance zone serves the entire school district in Cedar Rapids, IA, covering an area of approximately 139.8 square miles. The typical drive to the school is about 10-15 minutes, with an average distance of 7.4 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 11.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Prairie Point's student population of 868 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has declined by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
868 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Prairie Point ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prairie Point is 0.52, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#629 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
17%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
67%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)49.7%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prairie Point's ranking?
Prairie Point is ranked #629 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Prairie Point often compared to?
Prairie Pointis often viewed alongside schools like Frank L Smart Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Prairie Point?
868 students attend Prairie Point.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Prairie Point students are White, 17% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% 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 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Prairie Point offer ?
Prairie Point offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Prairie Point part of?
Prairie Point is part of College Comm School District.
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