Serving 679 students in grades 6-8, Prairie View Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 679 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Prairie View Middle School serves the northwest part of Henderson, CO, covering an area of approximately 79.8 square miles. The typical drive to the school is around 10-15 minutes, with the farthest edge of the attendance zone located nearly 18.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Prairie View Middle School's student population of 679 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
679 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
Average Class Size
25 students
School Rankings
Prairie View Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prairie View Middle School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1393 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
56%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
33%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.9%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Tigers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prairie View Middle School's ranking?
Prairie View Middle School is ranked #1393 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Prairie View Middle School often compared to?
Prairie View Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Otho E Stuart Middle School, Vikan Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Prairie View Middle School?
679 students attend Prairie View Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Prairie View Middle School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Prairie View Middle School?
Prairie View Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Prairie View Middle School offer ?
Prairie View Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Prairie View Middle School part of?
Prairie View Middle School is part of School District 27j.
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