Serving 699 students in grades 6-8, Prairie View Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 699 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Prairie View Middle serves the west part of Sun Prairie, WI, covering an attendance zone of approximately 8 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 1.9 miles from the school to the zone's edge, extending up to 3.8 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Prairie View Middle School's student population of 699 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
699 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
School Rankings
Prairie View Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prairie View Middle School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1019 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Asian
16%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Hispanic
14%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Black
15%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
White
46%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.9%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prairie View Middle School's ranking?
Prairie View Middle School is ranked #1019 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Prairie View Middle School often compared to?
Prairie View Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Patrick Marsh Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Prairie View Middle School?
699 students attend Prairie View Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Prairie View Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Prairie View Middle School?
Prairie View Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Prairie View Middle School offer ?
Prairie View Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Prairie View Middle School part of?
Prairie View Middle School is part of Sun Prairie Area School District.
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