Prairie Winds Middle School

1200 Prairie Winds Dr
Mankato, MN 56001
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,078 students in grades 6-8, Prairie Winds Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,078 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Bottom 50% in MN
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Prairie Winds Middle School's student population of 1,078 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,078 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
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School Rankings

Prairie Winds Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prairie Winds Middle School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (MN)
#954 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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40%
45%
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51%
53%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
2%
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Asian
2%
7%
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Hispanic
7%
10%
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Black
18%
12%
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White
66%
63%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.53
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Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
26%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Prairie Winds Middle School's ranking?
Prairie Winds Middle School is ranked #954 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Prairie Winds Middle School?
1,078 students attend Prairie Winds Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Prairie Winds Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prairie Winds Middle School?
Prairie Winds Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Prairie Winds Middle School offer ?
Prairie Winds Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Prairie Winds Middle School part of?
Prairie Winds Middle School is part of Mankato Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,078 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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