Serving 515 students in grades 5-8, Prairie Wind Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 515 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Prairie Wind Middle School's student population of 515 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
515 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Prairie Wind Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prairie Wind Middle School is 0.30, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#593 out of 1734 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
10%
10%
Black
1%
12%
White
83%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prairie Wind Middle School's ranking?
Prairie Wind Middle School is ranked #593 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Prairie Wind Middle School?
515 students attend Prairie Wind Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Prairie Wind Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prairie Wind Middle School?
Prairie Wind Middle School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Prairie Wind Middle School offer ?
Prairie Wind Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Prairie Wind Middle School part of?
Prairie Wind Middle School is part of Perham-Dent Public School District.
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