Serving 651 students in grades 6-8, Prairie View Middle School ranks in the top 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 36% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). 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 53% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 651 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Prairie View Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Prairie View Middle School's student population of 651 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
651 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
School Rankings
Prairie View Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prairie View Middle School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#935 out of 1991 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
16%
4%
Hispanic
14%
14%
Black
14%
9%
White
47%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prairie View Middle School's ranking?
Prairie View Middle School is ranked #935 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the top 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?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% 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?
651 students attend Prairie View Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Prairie View Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 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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