The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 77% (which was equal to the Iowa state average of 77%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 74% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 75%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students (09-10)
210 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)77%
77%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)74%
75%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
1%
Asian
(09-10)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(09-10)3%
8%
Black
(09-10)n/a
5%
White
(09-10)96%
82%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)1%
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
24%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Prairie Valley Community School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 77% IA state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% IA state average).
How many students attend Prairie Valley Middle School?
210 students attend Prairie Valley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Prairie Valley Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Prairie Valley Middle School offer ?
Prairie Valley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Prairie Valley Middle School part of?
Prairie Valley Middle School is part of Prairie Valley Community School District.
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