Prairie View Middle School
Prairie View Middle School serves 689 students in grades 5-7.
Prairie View Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 30% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Prairie View Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Prairie View Middle School's student population of 689 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades 5-7 |
Total Students | 689 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 52 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Prairie View Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,029 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Prairie View Middle School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #689 out of 2029 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 44% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 43% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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American Indian | 1% | 1% |
Asian | 15% | 4% |
Hispanic | 9% | 12% |
Black | 11% | 9% |
White | 55% | 70% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 9% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.49 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 21% | 32% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Sun Prairie Area School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Prairie View Middle School is Cardinal Heights Upper Middle School (1.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Royal Oaks Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Sun Prairie Royal Oaks Elementary School Math: 78% | Reading: 59%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-5 | 549 students10
0.1 miles
2215 Pennsylvania Ave
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 834-7200 0.1 PK-5 549 - Sun Prairie Meadow View Elementary School
0.7 miles
180 Grand Ave
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 834-6500 0.7 n/a n/a - Sun Prairie Westside Elementary School Math: 37% | Reading: 32%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 460 students10
1.0 miles
1320 Buena Vista Dr
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 834-7500 1 PK-5 460 - Sun Prairie Token Springs Elementary School
1.2 miles
1435 N Thompson Rd
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 834-6500 1.2 n/a n/a - Sun Prairie Horizon Elementary School Math: 62% | Reading: 49%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-4 | 494 students10
1.4 miles
625 N Heatherstone Dr
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 834-7900 1.4 PK-4 494
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