Serving 384 students in grades 5-8, Prairie Heights Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 384 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Prairie Heights Middle School's student population of 384 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
384 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Prairie Heights Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prairie Heights Middle School is 0.12, 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
#1053 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
15%
Black
1%
13%
White
94%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prairie Heights Middle School's ranking?
Prairie Heights Middle School is ranked #1053 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Prairie Heights Middle School?
384 students attend Prairie Heights Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Prairie Heights Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prairie Heights Middle School?
Prairie Heights Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Prairie Heights Middle School offer ?
Prairie Heights Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Prairie Heights Middle School part of?
Prairie Heights Middle School is part of Prairie Heights Community Sch Corp School District.
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