Mid-Prairie Middle School

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

Mid-Prairie Middle School ranks 212 th of 337 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Mid-Prairie Middle School is a public middle school in Kalona, Iowa, serving around 430 students in grades 5-8 as part of the Mid-Prairie Community School District. The school consistently outperforms the state average in academic assessments, with a relatively low student-teacher ratio and a student population that is less economically diverse compared to nearby districts.

Mid-Prairie Middle School has maintained a stable level of academic performance, with a higher percentage of students proficient or better in state assessments compared to the state average. The school's performance is generally on par with or slightly better than the overall Mid-Prairie Community School District average, indicating that it is a strong performer within its own district. However, the nearby North Central Junior High School, part of the Iowa City Community School District, consistently ranks higher and has a higher percentage of students proficient or better in state assessments.

The school's student population has a significantly higher percentage of white students compared to the nearby schools, which have more diverse student populations. Additionally, Mid-Prairie Middle School has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a less economically diverse student body compared to the nearby Iowa City Community School District schools. The school's stable student-teacher ratio over the years suggests that it has been able to maintain consistent staffing levels, which can contribute to a more stable learning environment for students.

Detail:

Public 5-8

713 F Ave
Kalona, IA 52247

(319) 656-2241

District: Mid-Prairie Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
212^th of 337 Iowa Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,362

Students who attend Mid-Prairie Middle School usually attend:

High:

Mid-Prairie High School

Feeder schools for Mid-Prairie Middle School:

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

Student/teacher ratio: 14.7

Number of students: 410

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.0%

Hispanic:

6.8%

Two or more races:

3.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 27.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Mid-Prairie Middle School ranks worse than 62.9% of middle schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.8. (See more...)

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 (89%), Hispanic (6.8%), two or more races (3.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 27.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mid-Prairie Middle School is 14.7. (See more...)

Compare Mid-Prairie Middle School employs 27.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mid-Prairie Middle School is $12,362.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Mid-Prairie Middle School 212^th of 337 Iowa public middle schools. (See Mid-Prairie Middle 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 Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	68.61	91^st	349	73.9%
2013	75.05	51^st	350	85.4%
2014	77.00	38^th	337	88.7%
2015	59.06	152^nd	349	56.4%
2016	52.98	178^th	343	48.1%
2017	61.24	122^nd	327	62.7%
2018	54.50	157^th	318	50.6%
2019	52.21	173^rd	342	49.4%
2021	52.36	174^th	324	46.3%
2022	48.19	194^th	337	42.4%
2023	46.76	203^rd	334	39.2%
2024	45.80	212^th	337	37.1%

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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 Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	257	2	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	261
1989	254	0	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	258
1990	269	2	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	278
1991	290	2	6	2	0	n/a	n/a	300
1992	289	3	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	297
1993	276	4	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	283
1994	295	2	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	304
1995	284	4	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	293
1996	284	4	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	293
1997	283	3	3	5	0	n/a	n/a	294
1998	300	1	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	308
1999	303	1	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	308
2000	313	0	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	317
2001	294	0	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	298
2002	290	4	1	4	3	n/a	n/a	302
2003	290	4	1	4	3	n/a	n/a	302
2004	312	5	2	5	2	n/a	n/a	326
2005	304	5	1	7	1	n/a	n/a	318
2006	306	6	1	8	1	n/a	n/a	322
2007	281	8	3	7	1	n/a	n/a	300
2008	280	5	5	7	1	n/a	n/a	298
2009	268	3	5	7	2	n/a	n/a	285
2010	264	1	2	9	0	0	10	286
2011	248	2	1	6	0	0	9	266
2012	266	3	0	5	0	0	9	283
2013	271	3	0	9	0	0	10	293
2014	264	1	0	6	0	0	7	278
2015	271	5	2	8	0	0	4	290
2016	281	2	1	11	0	0	7	302
2017	290	5	0	16	0	0	11	322
2018	395	5	0	19	0	0	14	433
2019	381	3	0	20	0	0	10	414
2020	380	3	0	20	0	0	10	413
2021	319	1	0	19	0	0	8	347
2022	363	2	1	32	0	0	14	412
2023	383	3	1	26	0	0	17	430
2024	365	3	1	28	0	0	13	410

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 Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	261	16.7	15.6	13.4
1989	258	1.8	143.3	11.2
1990	278	18.1	15.3	15.5
1991	300	19.9	15.0	14.3
1992	297	20.0	14.8	13.1
1993	283	19.9	14.2	11.3
1994	304	21.3	14.3	9.9
1995	293	21.3	13.8	13.7
1996	293	21.3	13.8	13.7
1997	294	20.3	14.5	14.6
1998	308	22.3	13.8	10.4
1999	308	22.1	13.9	19.2
2000	317	25.1	12.6	20.5
2001	298	25.1	11.9	18.5
2002	302	22.2	13.6	17.9
2003	302	22.2	13.6	17.9
2004	326	22.2	14.7	19.3
2005	318	21.5	14.8	20.4
2006	322	22.5	14.3	23.3
2007	300	22.5	13.3	25.3
2008	298	23.5	12.7	26.2
2009	285	23.2	12.3	26.7
2010	286	23.7	12.0	25.5
2011	266	19.0	14.0	28.9
2012	283	21.0	13.4	29
2013	293	21.5	13.5	31.4
2014	278	22.0	12.6	31.7
2015	290	23.0	12.6	25.2
2016	302	21.0	14.3	28.5
2017	322	21.3	15.0	27
2018	433	28.1	15.4	22.4
2019	414	29.1	14.2	25.4
2020	413	29.0	14.2	26.2
2021	347	29.0	11.9	23.1
2022	412	30.0	13.7	27.4
2023	430	27.5	15.6	26.7
2024	410	27.8	14.7	27.8

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 Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	261	16.7	15.6	13.4
1989	258	1.8	143.3	11.2
1990	278	18.1	15.3	15.5
1991	300	19.9	15.0	14.3
1992	297	20.0	14.8	13.1
1993	283	19.9	14.2	11.3
1994	304	21.3	14.3	9.9
1995	293	21.3	13.8	13.7
1996	293	21.3	13.8	13.7
1997	294	20.3	14.5	14.6
1998	308	22.3	13.8	10.4
1999	308	22.1	13.9	19.2
2000	317	25.1	12.6	20.5
2001	298	25.1	11.9	18.5
2002	302	22.2	13.6	17.9
2003	302	22.2	13.6	17.9
2004	326	22.2	14.7	19.3
2005	318	21.5	14.8	20.4
2006	322	22.5	14.3	23.3
2007	300	22.5	13.3	25.3
2008	298	23.5	12.7	26.2
2009	285	23.2	12.3	26.7
2010	286	23.7	12.0	25.5
2011	266	19.0	14.0	28.9
2012	283	21.0	13.4	29
2013	293	21.5	13.5	31.4
2014	278	22.0	12.6	31.7
2015	290	23.0	12.6	25.2
2016	302	21.0	14.3	28.5
2017	322	21.3	15.0	27
2018	433	28.1	15.4	22.4
2019	414	29.1	14.2	25.4
2020	413	29.0	14.2	26.2
2021	347	29.0	11.9	23.1
2022	412	30.0	13.7	27.4
2023	430	27.5	15.6	26.7
2024	410	27.8	14.7	27.8

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 Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$755 (6.1%)	$11,606 (93.9%)	$12,362

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mid-Prairie Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 173^rd of 342 Middle schools	Ranks 203^rd of 334 Middle schools	10.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mid-Prairie Middle School)	63	73	10%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mid-Prairie Community School District)	63	73	10%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.3	68.3	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mid-Prairie Middle School)	67	77.5	10.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mid-Prairie Community School District)	67	77.5	10.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	71.3	1.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mid-Prairie Middle School)	67.3	65.1	2.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mid-Prairie Community School District)	67.3	65.1	2.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.5	72.7	5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Mid-Prairie Middle School)	80.8	67.9	12.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Mid-Prairie Community School District)	80.8	67.9	12.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	69.9	0.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Mid-Prairie Middle School)	67.4	76.8	9.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Mid-Prairie Community School District)	67.4	77.1	9.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	69.9	74.2	4.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Mid-Prairie Middle School)	70.5	73.7	3.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Mid-Prairie Community School District)	70.5	74	3.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	70.1	68.9	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Mid-Prairie Middle School)	72	75.5	3.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Mid-Prairie Community School District)	72	75.5	3.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	69.5	76	6.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Mid-Prairie Middle School)	68	74.5	6.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Mid-Prairie Community School District)	68	74.5	6.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.8	72	0.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	414	430	3.9%
African American	3	3
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	20	26	30%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	381	383	0.5%
Two or More Races	10	17	70%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	25.4%	26.7%	1.4%

Schools Near Mid-Prairie Middle 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 5th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 7th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 8th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	ISASP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Mid-Prairie Middle School	Public	5-8	713 F Ave	Kalona	52247	Washington County	Mid-Prairie Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 656-2241	410	28	14.7	27.8%	365 (89.0%)	3 (0.7%)	28 (6.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.2%)	45.8	212^th of 337 public middle schools	37.1%		46.8	203^rd of 334 public middle schools	39.2%	9	78.2	71.7	69.7	79.1	76.4	72.7	64.6	79.1	70.9	70.0	$12,362	$755	$11,606
Highland Middle School	Public	6-8	1715 Vine Avenue	Riverside	52327	Washington County	Highland Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 648-2891	112	8	14.1	14.3%	105 (93.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.7%)	47	209^th of 337 public middle schools	38.0%		60.4	142^nd of 334 public middle schools	57.5%	67		74.4	76.2	75.0		59.0	69.0	78.6		82.1	$11,058	$57	$11,001
Washington Middle School	Public	6-8	313 S. 4th Ave.	Washington	52353	Washington County	Washington Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 653-5414	349	31	11.2	47.9%	246 (70.5%)	8 (2.3%)	75 (21.5%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.9%)	23.4	286^th of 337 public middle schools	15.1%		26.2	278^th of 334 public middle schools	16.8%	8		67.0	74.3	65.0		63.5	60.0	59.8		55.6	$13,172	$690	$12,482
Northwest Junior High School	Public	7-8	1507 8th St	Coralville	52241	Johnson County	Iowa City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 688-1060	720	49	14.6	43.5%	340 (47.2%)	198 (27.5%)	79 (11.0%)	56 (7.8%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	39 (5.4%)	52.6	186^th of 337 public middle schools	44.8%		56.7	167^th of 334 public middle schools	50.0%	19			80.5	77.7			72.0	69.5		72.0	$14,464	$430	$14,034
Southeast Junior High School	Public	7-8	2501 Bradford Dr	Iowa City	52240	Johnson County	Iowa City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 688-1070	853	56	15.2	49.6%	423 (49.6%)	172 (20.2%)	181 (21.2%)	13 (1.5%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	57 (6.7%)	36.9	248^th of 337 public middle schools	26.4%		25.4	280^th of 334 public middle schools	16.2%	32			79.5	73.1			66.8	61.4		62.4	$13,848	$402	$13,446
Clear Creek Amana Middle School	Public	6-8	311 W Marengo Rd	Tiffin	52340	Johnson County	Clear Creek Amana Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 545-4490	691	46	15.1	27.2%	515 (74.5%)	57 (8.2%)	62 (9.0%)	12 (1.7%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (6.1%)	59.3	151^st of 337 public middle schools	55.2%		63.1	117^th of 334 public middle schools	65.0%	34		77.0	85.8	79.3		70.0	81.7	77.5		67.1	$27,866	$261	$27,605
North Central Junior High School	Public	7-8	180 E. Forevergreen Rd	North Liberty	52317	Johnson County	Iowa City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 688-1210	643	39	16.5	26.0%	444 (69.1%)	82 (12.8%)	58 (9.0%)	23 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	35 (5.4%)	60.3	145^th of 337 public middle schools	57.0%		73.6	69^th of 334 public middle schools	79.3%	76			86.1	77.9			76.6	75.2		69.5	$13,555	$302	$13,252

Frequently Asked Questions about Mid-Prairie Middle School

What district is Mid-Prairie Middle School in?

Mid-Prairie Community School District

What high school do graduates of Mid-Prairie Middle School attend?

Students who attend Mid-Prairie Middle School usually go on to attend Mid-Prairie High School

Is Mid-Prairie Middle School a good school?

Mid-Prairie Middle School ranks 212^th of 337 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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

Students at Mid-Prairie Middle School are 89% White, 7% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

How many students attend Mid-Prairie Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 410 students attended Mid-Prairie Middle School.

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