Prairie Grove Middle School

Summary:

Prairie Grove Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 4-6 in the Prairie Grove School District in Arkansas, with 512 students. The school consistently ranks in the top 25% of Arkansas middle schools and outperforms state averages in academic proficiency.

Prairie Grove Middle School has maintained strong academic performance, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Reading, Mathematics, and Science that are significantly higher than the state averages. The school's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 16.8 to 19.7 students per teacher, is lower than nearby highly-ranked schools like Woodland Junior High School and Farmington Junior High School. Additionally, Prairie Grove Middle School has a lower percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients compared to some neighboring schools, suggesting it serves a more economically advantaged student population.

While Prairie Grove Middle School is a standout performer, there may be opportunities to further improve, such as closing achievement gaps between different student subgroups. The school's consistent high performance and effective teaching practices make it a top-performing institution in the Prairie Grove School District and the region.

Detail:

Public 4-6

824 N Mock
Prairie Grove, AR 72753

(479) 846-4221

District: Prairie Grove School District

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,391

Students who attend Prairie Grove Middle School usually attend:

High:

Prairie Grove High School

Feeder schools for Prairie Grove Middle School:

Elementary:

Prairie Grove Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 19.7

Number of students: 512

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.4%

Hispanic:

8.0%

American Indian:

3.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 36.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Prairie Grove Middle School ranks better than 75.9% of elementary schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.68. (See more...)

Compare Details Prairie Grove Middle School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2019 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.88. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (83.4%), Hispanic (8%), American Indian (3.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 36.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Prairie Grove Middle School is 19.7. (See more...)

Compare Prairie Grove Middle School employs 25.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Prairie Grove Middle School is $8,391.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Prairie Grove Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Prairie Grove School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Prairie Grove School District 35^th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Prairie Grove Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	72.68	120^th	497	75.9%

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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Prairie Grove Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AR State Percentile
2005	76.51	34^th	208	83.7%
2006	72.61	43^rd	206	79.1%
2007	66.69	73^rd	225	67.6%
2008	73.76	48^th	223	78.5%
2009	82.86	21^st	240	91.3%
2010	75.67	46^th	254	81.9%
2011	75.25	53^rd	264	79.9%
2012	75.21	45^th	265	83.0%
2013	72.26	69^th	278	75.2%
2014	71.91	63^rd	280	77.5%
2015	64.39	76^th	275	72.4%
2016	63.22	101^st	312	67.6%
2017	70.51	70^th	315	77.8%
2018	75.16	57^th	318	82.1%
2019	68.88	87^th	319	72.7%

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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Prairie Grove Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1991	290	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	292
1992	313	0	2	0	2	n/a	n/a	317
1993	305	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	308
1994	288	0	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	292
1995	280	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	280
1996	280	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	280
1997	293	0	1	1	2	n/a	n/a	297
1998	286	0	1	3	4	n/a	n/a	294
1999	299	0	1	4	6	n/a	n/a	310
2000	295	0	0	5	10	n/a	n/a	310
2001	283	1	1	3	7	n/a	n/a	295
2002	316	1	4	2	5	n/a	n/a	328
2003	316	1	4	2	5	n/a	n/a	328
2004	216	0	3	1	3	n/a	n/a	223
2005	429	0	10	9	6	n/a	n/a	454
2006	468	1	8	10	4	n/a	n/a	491
2007	508	1	9	17	6	n/a	n/a	541
2008	510	1	8	20	7	n/a	n/a	546
2009	529	1	6	17	4	n/a	n/a	557
2010	528	2	4	25	4	0	0	563
2011	533	1	5	25	2	0	0	566
2012	567	1	4	19	0	0	0	591
2013	568	4	6	24	0	1	0	603
2014	527	9	9	18	1	1	0	565
2015	520	9	8	29	2	2	0	570
2016	520	10	8	36	8	2	2	586
2017	519	10	8	30	9	1	5	582
2018	540	12	7	32	11	1	5	608
2019	546	12	5	31	16	2	5	617
2020	553	11	3	40	13	2	1	623
2021	259	11	3	27	13	0	7	320
2022	252	7	4	19	11	0	7	300
2023	427	7	4	41	16	1	16	512

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Prairie Grove Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	292	14.4	20.2	15.8
1992	317	14.9	21.2	20.5
1993	308	15.3	20.1	16.6
1994	292	14.0	20.9	17.8
1995	280	15.6	17.9	18.6
1996	280	15.6	17.9	18.6
1997	297	17.3	17.2	19.9
1998	294	17.3	17.0	18.4
1999	310	11.8	26.3	28.4
2000	310	10.0	31.0	32.6
2001	295	14.0	21.1	24.1
2002	328	15.0	21.9	24.7
2003	328	15.0	21.9	24.7
2004	223	16.0	13.9	31.8
2005	454	26.0	17.5	35
2006	491	39.0	12.6	35.4
2007	541	38.0	14.2	41.2
2008	546	40.0	13.7	38.8
2009	557	41.0	13.6	42.4
2010	563	45.0	12.5	43.5
2011	566	42.6	13.2	45.1
2012	591	42.1	14.0	41.6
2013	603	41.3	14.5	46.6
2014	565	41.2	13.7	46.7
2015	570	40.0	14.2	51.8
2016	586	42.0	13.9	48.6
2017	582	42.5	13.6	32.1
2018	608	41.4	14.6	29.1
2019	617	43.8	14.0	39.9
2020	623	42.6	14.6	41.7
2021	320	19.0	16.8	44.1
2022	300	17.1	17.4	35.3
2023	512	25.9	19.7	36.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Prairie Grove Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	292	14.4	20.2	15.8
1992	317	14.9	21.2	20.5
1993	308	15.3	20.1	16.6
1994	292	14.0	20.9	17.8
1995	280	15.6	17.9	18.6
1996	280	15.6	17.9	18.6
1997	297	17.3	17.2	19.9
1998	294	17.3	17.0	18.4
1999	310	11.8	26.3	28.4
2000	310	10.0	31.0	32.6
2001	295	14.0	21.1	24.1
2002	328	15.0	21.9	24.7
2003	328	15.0	21.9	24.7
2004	223	16.0	13.9	31.8
2005	454	26.0	17.5	35
2006	491	39.0	12.6	35.4
2007	541	38.0	14.2	41.2
2008	546	40.0	13.7	38.8
2009	557	41.0	13.6	42.4
2010	563	45.0	12.5	43.5
2011	566	42.6	13.2	45.1
2012	591	42.1	14.0	41.6
2013	603	41.3	14.5	46.6
2014	565	41.2	13.7	46.7
2015	570	40.0	14.2	51.8
2016	586	42.0	13.9	48.6
2017	582	42.5	13.6	32.1
2018	608	41.4	14.6	29.1
2019	617	43.8	14.0	39.9
2020	623	42.6	14.6	41.7
2021	320	19.0	16.8	44.1
2022	300	17.1	17.4	35.3
2023	512	25.9	19.7	36.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Prairie Grove Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$935 (11.1%)	$7,456 (88.9%)	$8,391

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Prairie Grove Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade English (Prairie Grove Middle School)	69.8	69.7	0.1%
5th Grade English (Prairie Grove School District)	69.8	69.7	0.1%
5th Grade English (Arkansas)	73.3	70.2	3.1%
5th Grade Math (Prairie Grove Middle School)	53	46	7%
5th Grade Math (Prairie Grove School District)	53	46	7%
5th Grade Math (Arkansas)	49.2	40.7	8.5%
5th Grade Science (Prairie Grove Middle School)	42.3	35.8	6.5%
5th Grade Science (Prairie Grove School District)	42.3	35.8	6.5%
5th Grade Science (Arkansas)	40.7	34.6	6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Prairie Grove Middle School)	41.6	38.3	3.3%
5th Grade Reading (Prairie Grove School District)	41.6	38.3	3.3%
5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	41	36.8	4.2%
6th Grade English (Prairie Grove Middle School)	77.5	76.4	1.1%
6th Grade English (Prairie Grove School District)	77.5	76.4	1.1%
6th Grade English (Arkansas)	72.8	67.6	5.2%
6th Grade Math (Prairie Grove Middle School)	57.3	50.3	7%
6th Grade Math (Prairie Grove School District)	57.3	50.3	7%
6th Grade Math (Arkansas)	53.7	47	6.7%
6th Grade Science (Prairie Grove Middle School)	48.7	51.5	2.8%
6th Grade Science (Prairie Grove School District)	48.7	51.5	2.8%
6th Grade Science (Arkansas)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
6th Grade Reading (Prairie Grove Middle School)	46.4	50.9	4.5%
6th Grade Reading (Prairie Grove School District)	46.4	50.9	4.5%
6th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	43.1	39	4.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	617	512	17%
African American	12	7	41.7%
American Indian	16	16
Asian	5	4	20%
Hispanic	31	41	32.3%
Pacific Islander	2	1	50%
White	546	427	21.8%
Two or More Races	5	16	220%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	39.9%	36.5%	3.3%

Schools Near Prairie Grove Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2024)							ATLAS Reading (2024)							ATLAS Mathematics (2024)						ATLAS Algebra (2024)				ATLAS Geometry (2024)			ATLAS Science (2024)						ATLAS Biology (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 9th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 4th Grade	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading 9th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 4th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 7th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 8th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Algebra 7th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 8th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 9th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Geometry 8th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 9th Grade	ATLAS Geometry All Grades	ATLAS Science 4th Grade	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science 7th Grade	ATLAS Science 8th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	ATLAS Biology 8th Grade	ATLAS Biology 9th Grade	ATLAS Biology All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Prairie Grove Middle School	Public	4-6	824 N Mock	Prairie Grove	72753	Washington County	Prairie Grove School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 846-4221	512	26	19.7	36.5%	427 (83.4%)	7 (1.4%)	41 (8.0%)	4 (0.8%)	16 (3.1%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (3.1%)								(n/a)	48.4	34.6	38.0				40.1	49.6	37.8	40.7				42.5	50.3	48.8	45.9			48.3								39.6	52.9	41.3			44.7				$8,391	$935	$7,456
Prairie Grove Junior High School	Public	7-8	824 N Mock St.	Prairie Grove	72753	Washington County	Prairie Grove School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 846-4221	323	24	13.2	30.7%	255 (78.9%)	9 (2.8%)	33 (10.2%)	3 (0.9%)	12 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.4%)	74.3	61^st of 335 public middle schools	81.8%		66.2	98^th of 330 public middle schools	70.3%	37				44.8	37.1		40.8				49.0	40.7		44.7				47.1	27.5	38.1		80.7		80.7	80.0		80.0				50.4	35.1	42.6	100.0		100.0
Randall G Lynch Middle School	Public	4-6	359 W Rheas Mill Rd	Farmington	72730	Washington County	Farmington School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 266-1840	597	32	18.4	29.3%	465 (77.9%)	24 (4.0%)	66 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	3 (0.5%)	36 (6.0%)								(n/a)	38.4	45.7	48.7				44.1	38.0	45.1	49.2				43.9	40.2	45.1	48.7			44.5								42.5	49.3	45.1			45.5				$7,209	$876	$6,333
Farmington Junior High School	Public	7-9	278 W Main St	Farmington	72730	Washington County	Farmington School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 266-1800	661	46	14.2	28.4%	522 (79.0%)	18 (2.7%)	62 (9.4%)	2 (0.3%)	9 (1.4%)	2 (0.3%)	46 (7.0%)	78.6	45^th of 335 public middle schools	86.6%		79.9	47^th of 330 public middle schools	85.8%	2				39.3	46.3	42.9	42.9				41.0	46.7	42.5	43.4				41.5	38.2	40.1		64.2	11.1	27.2		54.7	54.7				50.4	45.3	47.9		83.6	83.6	$8,653	$874	$7,780
Lincoln Middle School	Public	4-8	107 E School St	Lincoln	72744	Washington County	Lincoln School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 824-3010	400	28	14.1	72.5%	303 (75.8%)	3 (0.8%)	42 (10.5%)	12 (3.0%)	21 (5.3%)	1 (0.3%)	18 (4.5%)	51.6	146^th of 335 public middle schools	56.4%		48.6	184^th of 330 public middle schools	44.2%	38	25.0	41.7	29.9	32.9	28.6		31.9	27.3	39.3	29.9	37.6	26.7		32.5	31.2	32.1	28.6	34.1	30.0	31.4		9.5		9.5				33.8	42.9	40.3	38.8	35.2	38.3				$9,675	$1,690	$7,985
John L Colbert Middle School	Public	5-6	888 S. Rupple Road	Fayetteville	72704	Washington County	Fayetteville School District	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(479) 718-0254	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)		35.3	29.3				32.4		34.8	27.9				31.5		36.1	34.6			35.4									37.2	27.0			32.2
Greenland Middle School	Public	5-8	55 N Sandy Ave	Greenland	72737	Washington County	Greenland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 521-2366	219	17	13.2	72.6%	178 (81.3%)	6 (2.7%)	13 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (10.0%)	45.1	184^th of 335 public middle schools	45.1%		56.1	153^rd of 330 public middle schools	53.6%	31		24.5	21.6	24.1	24.5		23.7		33.9	21.6	24.1	22.5		25.6		39.6	35.3	38.9	21.9	35.3		76.5		76.5					47.2	37.2	35.2	53.1	43.0				$8,699	$1,417	$7,282
West Fork Middle School	Public	5-8	333 School Ave	West Fork	72774	Washington County	West Fork School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 839-3342	241	20	12.0	46.9%	206 (85.5%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.1%)	1 (0.4%)	13 (5.4%)	41.9	199^th of 335 public middle schools	40.6%		43.5	204^th of 330 public middle schools	38.2%	5		38.0	34.6	22.4	33.8		32.2		39.7	34.6	24.1	33.8		33.1		32.8	36.4	24.1	15.5	27.1		50.0		50.0					34.5	29.1	22.4	27.9	28.5				$9,085	$1,268	$7,817
Ramay Junior High School	Public	7-8	401 S Sang Ave	Fayetteville	72701	Washington County	Fayetteville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 444-3064	645	55	11.7	53.8%	307 (47.6%)	119 (18.4%)	120 (18.6%)	15 (2.3%)	5 (0.8%)	12 (1.9%)	67 (10.4%)	61	101^st of 335 public middle schools	69.9%		50.7	179^th of 330 public middle schools	45.8%	78				36.3	30.6		33.6				36.4	32.0		34.3				40.6	24.5	34.1	100.0	76.0		80.9	100.0		100.0				41.6	36.2	39.1				$12,095	$2,358	$9,738
Holt Middle School	Public	5-6	2365 N Rupple Rd	Fayetteville	72704	Washington County	Fayetteville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 527-3670	525	30	17.3	47.6%	284 (54.1%)	74 (14.1%)	86 (16.4%)	19 (3.6%)	2 (0.4%)	13 (2.5%)	47 (9.0%)								(n/a)		49.4	38.5				43.3		50.5	39.9				44.5		43.8	52.6			48.8									47.4	40.0			43.2				$11,444	$1,920	$9,523

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Students who attend Prairie Grove Middle School usually go on to attend Prairie Grove High School

What is the racial makeup of Prairie Grove Middle School?

Students at Prairie Grove Middle School are 83% White, 8% Hispanic, 3% American Indian, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American.

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In the 2022-23 school year, 512 students attended Prairie Grove Middle School.

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