Mid-Prairie High School

Q: Is Mid-Prairie High School a good school?

Mid-Prairie High School ranks 211 th of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Mid-Prairie High School is a public high school located in Wellman, Iowa, serving 379 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Mid-Prairie Community School District, which is ranked 160 out of 309 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Mid-Prairie High School generally performs well on the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP) tests, with 75% of 10th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 73.8% statewide. However, the school's performance in mathematics and science is more mixed, with some grades falling below the state average. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 45th out of 322 Iowa high schools in 2013-2014 to 211th out of 338 in 2023-2024, indicating inconsistent performance compared to other high schools in the state. The school's spending per student is higher than some nearby schools, such as West Senior High School and Washington High School, and it has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, which may contribute to its academic performance.

When compared to nearby high schools, Mid-Prairie High School stands out for its significantly higher percentage of white students, at 90.5%, compared to more racially diverse schools in the area. The school's free and reduced lunch rate has decreased from 24.42% in 2020-2021 to 20.58% in 2022-2023, indicating a relatively low socioeconomic status compared to some of the nearby schools. Overall, Mid-Prairie High School appears to be a relatively strong-performing school, with a focus on English Language Arts, but there may be room for improvement in mathematics and science, and the school's low socioeconomic status may present challenges that the school and district need to address.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1634 Highway 22 E
Wellman, IA 52356-0150

(319) 646-6091

District: Mid-Prairie Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
211^th of 338 Iowa High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,672

Feeder schools for Mid-Prairie High School:

Elementary:	Mid-Prairie East Elementary School
	Mid-Prairie West Elementary School
Middle:	Mid-Prairie Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.7

Number of students: 374

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.9%

Hispanic:

5.6%

Two or more races:

3.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 23.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Mid-Prairie High School ranks worse than 62.4% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.19. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Mid-Prairie High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.9%), Hispanic (5.6%), two or more races (3.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 23.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mid-Prairie High School is 13.7. (See more...)

Compare Mid-Prairie High School employs 27.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mid-Prairie High School is $16,672.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Mid-Prairie High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Mid-Prairie High School 211^th of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See Mid-Prairie High School in the ranking list.)

Mid-Prairie Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Mid-Prairie Community School District 160^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Mid-Prairie High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	65.40	128^th	351	63.5%
2013	72.26	74^th	351	78.9%
2014	79.42	45^th	322	86.0%
2015	59.59	148^th	324	54.3%
2016	60.29	133^rd	320	58.4%
2017	63.52	127^th	325	60.9%
2018	38.98	242^nd	320	24.4%
2019	57.32	141^st	327	56.9%
2021	50.32	179^th	327	45.3%
2022	55.37	161^st	332	51.5%
2023	48.58	193^rd	336	42.6%
2024	47.19	211^th	338	37.6%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Mid-Prairie High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	247	0	3	1	1	n/a	n/a	252
1989	240	0	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	243
1990	233	1	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	236
1991	205	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	207
1992	212	1	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	216
1993	229	3	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	234
1994	230	3	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	234
1995	218	3	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	223
1996	218	3	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	223
1997	229	2	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	238
1998	239	0	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	242
1999	322	0	3	5	0	n/a	n/a	330
2000	308	0	3	8	0	n/a	n/a	319
2001	327	0	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	334
2002	313	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	314
2003	313	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	314
2004	327	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	328
2005	333	2	1	4	1	n/a	n/a	341
2006	341	3	1	3	3	n/a	n/a	351
2007	343	4	2	11	1	n/a	n/a	361
2008	346	7	3	6	4	n/a	n/a	366
2009	330	7	1	8	1	n/a	n/a	347
2010	316	0	3	10	0	1	18	348
2011	310	0	2	10	0	0	16	338
2012	301	2	2	7	0	0	15	327
2013	313	2	2	11	0	0	13	341
2014	334	2	1	10	0	0	12	359
2015	319	1	2	11	1	0	9	343
2016	318	2	3	8	1	0	9	341
2017	336	2	3	8	0	0	9	358
2018	315	5	0	13	0	0	7	340
2019	329	4	0	13	0	0	10	356
2020	355	3	0	19	0	0	13	390
2021	312	5	0	18	0	0	9	344
2022	348	3	0	21	0	0	14	386
2023	343	3	0	22	0	0	11	379
2024	340	0	0	21	0	0	13	374

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 Mid-Prairie High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	252	19.8	12.7	11.9
1989	243	18.3	13.2	10.3
1990	236	17.5	13.4	11.4
1991	207	21.7	9.5	9.2
1992	216	19.0	11.3	6.9
1993	234	18.2	12.9	10.7
1994	234	20.4	11.5	11.5
1995	223	21.8	10.2	9.9
1996	223	21.8	10.2	9.9
1997	238	19.0	12.5	10.1
1998	242	19.2	12.6	8.7
1999	330	25.3	13.0	15.2
2000	319	25.3	12.6	17.2
2001	334	25.3	13.2	18.9
2002	314	26.9	11.7	18.2
2003	314	26.9	11.7	18.2
2004	328	26.9	12.2	16.5
2005	341	27.0	12.6	17.3
2006	351	26.5	13.2	22.8
2007	361	26.5	13.6	20.2
2008	366	27.0	13.6	6.8
2009	347	27.2	12.8	21.3
2010	348	25.7	13.5	22.4
2011	338	26.0	13.0	20.7
2012	327	26.1	12.4	27.5
2013	341	26.0	13.1	24.6
2014	359	26.0	13.8	23.1
2015	343	27.0	12.7	27.1
2016	341	28.0	12.1	24.9
2017	358	28.0	12.7	19
2018	340	28.5	11.9	21.2
2019	356	30.1	11.8	20.5
2020	390	30.4	12.7	21.5
2021	344	29.6	11.6	24.4
2022	386	29.7	12.9	23.8
2023	379	29.0	13.0	20.6
2024	374	27.1	13.7	23.5

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 Mid-Prairie High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	252	19.8	12.7	11.9
1989	243	18.3	13.2	10.3
1990	236	17.5	13.4	11.4
1991	207	21.7	9.5	9.2
1992	216	19.0	11.3	6.9
1993	234	18.2	12.9	10.7
1994	234	20.4	11.5	11.5
1995	223	21.8	10.2	9.9
1996	223	21.8	10.2	9.9
1997	238	19.0	12.5	10.1
1998	242	19.2	12.6	8.7
1999	330	25.3	13.0	15.2
2000	319	25.3	12.6	17.2
2001	334	25.3	13.2	18.9
2002	314	26.9	11.7	18.2
2003	314	26.9	11.7	18.2
2004	328	26.9	12.2	16.5
2005	341	27.0	12.6	17.3
2006	351	26.5	13.2	22.8
2007	361	26.5	13.6	20.2
2008	366	27.0	13.6	6.8
2009	347	27.2	12.8	21.3
2010	348	25.7	13.5	22.4
2011	338	26.0	13.0	20.7
2012	327	26.1	12.4	27.5
2013	341	26.0	13.1	24.6
2014	359	26.0	13.8	23.1
2015	343	27.0	12.7	27.1
2016	341	28.0	12.1	24.9
2017	358	28.0	12.7	19
2018	340	28.5	11.9	21.2
2019	356	30.1	11.8	20.5
2020	390	30.4	12.7	21.5
2021	344	29.6	11.6	24.4
2022	386	29.7	12.9	23.8
2023	379	29.0	13.0	20.6
2024	374	27.1	13.7	23.5

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 Mid-Prairie High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$833 (5.0%)	$15,839 (95.0%)	$16,672

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mid-Prairie High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 141^st of 327 High schools	Ranks 193^rd of 336 High schools	14.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Mid-Prairie High School)	74.4	71.3	3.1%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Mid-Prairie Community School District)	74.4	72.2	2.2%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	74.3	72.9	1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Mid-Prairie High School)	64.6	72.4	7.8%
10th Grade Mathematics (Mid-Prairie Community School District)	64.6	73.3	8.7%
10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	67.1	67	0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Mid-Prairie High School)	78.3	73.1	5.2%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Mid-Prairie Community School District)	78.3	73.5	4.8%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	71.4	68.7	2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Mid-Prairie High School)	73.5	69.2	4.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (Mid-Prairie Community School District)	73.5	66.3	7.2%
11th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	66.9	67.3	0.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	356	379	6.5%
African American	4	3	25%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	13	22	69.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	329	343	4.3%
Two or More Races	10	11	10%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	20.5%	20.6%	0.1%

Schools Near Mid-Prairie High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)						ISASP Mathematics (2024)						ISASP Science (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	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 9th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 10th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 11th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 7th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 8th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 9th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 10th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 11th Grade	ISASP Science 8th Grade	ISASP Science 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Mid-Prairie High School	Public	9-12	1634 Highway 22 E	Wellman	52356	Washington County	Mid-Prairie Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 646-6091	374	27	13.7	23.5%	340 (90.9%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.5%)	47.2	211^th of 338 public high schools	37.6%		48.6	193^rd of 336 public high schools	42.6%	18				75.3	75.0	70.4				66.0	63.0	71.6		55.4	$16,672	$833	$15,839
Keota High School	Public	7-12	507 N Ellis St	Keota	52248	Keokuk County	Keota Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 636-3491	138	12	11.6	40.6%	128 (92.8%)	1 (0.7%)	6 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.2%)	67.3	102^nd of 338 public high schools	69.8%		57.8	153^rd of 336 public high schools	54.5%	51		78.9	77.8	73.7	90.0	100.0		84.2	63.0	47.4	70.0	100.0	70.4	70.0	$15,277	$726	$14,550
English Valleys Junior-Senior High School	Public	6-12	765 West Broad Street	North English	52316	Iowa County	English Valleys Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 664-3631	216	19	11.4	47.2%	191 (88.4%)	6 (2.8%)	11 (5.1%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.3%)	64.5	122^nd of 338 public high schools	63.9%		63.6	116^th of 336 public high schools	65.5%	6	75.9	76.0	86.2	82.9	77.8	75.9	89.7	76.0	79.3	68.6	65.4	75.9	82.1	80.8	$17,392	$250	$17,142
Washington High School	Public	9-12	1111 S. Ave. B	Washington	52353	Washington County	Washington Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 653-2143	435	27	15.8	43.7%	308 (70.8%)	5 (1.1%)	103 (23.7%)	3 (0.7%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	11 (2.5%)	19.2	295^th of 338 public high schools	12.7%		29.7	266^th of 336 public high schools	20.8%	29				63.9	52.3	52.8				57.1	54.2	57.4		48.6	$14,648	$741	$13,907
Highland High School	Public	9-12	1715 Vine Avenue	Riverside	52327	Washington County	Highland Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 648-2891	169	16	10.2	22.5%	147 (87.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (11.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	56	168^th of 338 public high schools	50.3%		59.1	139^th of 336 public high schools	58.6%	29				74.4	81.1	72.7				61.5	73.0	68.2		70.3	$15,774	$112	$15,662
Williamsburg Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	810 W Walnut	Williamsburg	52361	Iowa County	Williamsburg Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 668-1050	585	46	12.6	23.4%	519 (88.7%)	4 (0.7%)	46 (7.9%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.2%)	84.3	16^th of 338 public high schools	95.3%		86.4	18^th of 336 public high schools	94.6%	2		90.0	85.6	87.5	87.6	87.8		77.1	91.8	84.6	78.4	87.8	78.4	79.4	$16,498	$352	$16,147
West Senior High School	Public	9-12	2901 Melrose Ave	Iowa City	52246	Johnson County	Iowa City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 688-1050	1,472	95	15.5	38.0%	688 (46.7%)	388 (26.4%)	161 (10.9%)	154 (10.5%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	72 (4.9%)	57.6	157^th of 338 public high schools	53.6%		61.6	127^th of 336 public high schools	62.2%	30				82.6	72.4	76.0				70.5	68.2	77.2		59.3	$14,737	$345	$14,391
Clear Creek Amana High School	Public	9-12	551 W Marengo Rd	Tiffin	52340	Johnson County	Clear Creek Amana Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 545-2361	778	53	14.5	28.0%	615 (79.0%)	46 (5.9%)	69 (8.9%)	10 (1.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (4.4%)	63.7	125^th of 338 public high schools	63.0%		62.3	125^th of 336 public high schools	62.8%					81.0	79.5	66.5				77.2	80.5	70.0		67.9	$30,158	$269	$29,889

Frequently Asked Questions about Mid-Prairie High School

How many students attend Mid-Prairie High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 374 students attended Mid-Prairie High School.

What is the racial makeup of Mid-Prairie High School?

Students at Mid-Prairie High School are 91% White, 6% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What district is Mid-Prairie High School in?

Mid-Prairie Community School District

What schools feed into Mid-Prairie High School?

Mid-Prairie High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Mid-Prairie East Elementary School
Elementary : Mid-Prairie West Elementary School
Middle : Mid-Prairie Middle School

Is Mid-Prairie High School a good school?

Mid-Prairie High School ranks 211^th of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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