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Prairie Heights Middle School

Summary:

Prairie Heights Middle School is a public middle school in LaGrange, Indiana, serving 391 students in grades 5-8 and part of the Westview School Corporation, which is ranked 179 out of 381 school districts in the state.

While Prairie Heights Middle School generally performs on par with state and district averages, it lags behind some nearby higher-performing schools like Westview Elementary School and Fremont Middle School. The school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (91.56%) compared to surrounding schools, and its test scores, while average, are lower than those of the nearby high-performing schools. Additionally, Prairie Heights Middle School has a higher chronic absenteeism rate (14.1%) and a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (51.15%) compared to some of its neighbors.

The analysis reveals that Prairie Heights Middle School's statewide ranking has declined in recent years, suggesting it may be struggling to keep pace with improvements in other middle schools across Indiana. The school's inconsistent test score trends and potential socioeconomic factors, such as the high free and reduced lunch rate, could be contributing to the challenges it faces. However, the school's performance provides opportunities to learn from the practices and strategies of the higher-performing nearby schools, such as Westview Elementary and Fremont Middle School.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 0395 S 1150 E
       LaGrange, IN  46761

(260) 351-3038

District: Prairie Heights Community School Corp

SchoolDigger Rank:
225th of 485 Indiana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,524 Help


Students who attend Prairie Heights Middle School usually attend:

High:    Prairie Heights Senior High School

Feeder schools for Prairie Heights Middle School:

Elementary:    Prairie Heights Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  391

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.6%
Hispanic:
5.9%
Two or more races:
1.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  51.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Prairie Heights Middle School ranks better than 53.6% of middle schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.69. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.6%), Hispanic (5.9%), two or more races (1.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 51.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Prairie Heights Middle School is 13.9. (See more...)
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Compare Prairie Heights Middle School employs 28 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Prairie Heights Middle School is $10,524.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Prairie Heights Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Prairie Heights Middle School 225th of 485 Indiana public middle schools. (See Prairie Heights Middle School in the ranking list.)

Prairie Heights Community School Corp:

SchoolDigger ranks Prairie Heights Community School Corp 160th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Prairie Heights Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 38.35 156th 222 29.7%
2005 56.19 177th 370 52.2%
2006 57.21 176th 375 53.1%
2007 57.82 174th 382 54.5%
2008 55.58 192nd 392 51.0%
2009 52.44 225th 423 46.8%
2010 58.32 206th 428 51.9%
2011 50.56 271st 451 39.9%
2012 45.58 290th 447 35.1%
2013 48.47 270th 444 39.2%
2014 59.74 220th 470 53.2%
2015 70.38 128th 485 73.6%
2016 60.09 214th 494 56.7%
2017 67.80 142nd 472 69.9%
2018 65.42 164th 473 65.3%
2019 44.50 277th 470 41.1%
2021 63.10 174th 483 64.0%
2022 58.41 195th 490 60.2%
2023 60.38 179th 489 63.4%
2024 52.69 225th 485 53.6%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Prairie Heights Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 525 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 531
1989 517 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 523
1990 529 0 2 9 0 n/a n/a 0 540
1991 551 2 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 559
1992 558 2 0 13 0 n/a n/a 0 573
1993 541 1 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 554
1994 529 0 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 536
1995 555 0 0 7 0 n/a n/a 3 565
1996 555 0 0 7 0 n/a n/a 3 565
1997 585 0 0 9 0 n/a n/a 2 596
1998 574 0 0 14 1 n/a n/a 0 589
1999 575 0 0 20 1 n/a n/a 0 596
2000 560 0 0 16 0 n/a n/a 0 576
2001 574 0 1 12 1 n/a n/a 0 588
2002 564 0 0 6 1 n/a n/a 0 571
2003 564 0 0 6 1 n/a n/a 0 571
2004 565 0 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 573
2005 562 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 568
2006 566 2 1 10 3 n/a n/a 0 582
2007 551 1 1 15 3 n/a n/a 8 579
2008 510 1 1 14 2 n/a n/a 10 538
2009 479 3 0 16 3 n/a n/a 8 509
2010 458 3 0 15 4 n/a n/a 11 491
2011 379 3 2 18 14 0 9 0 425
2012 388 4 1 11 11 0 12 0 427
2013 381 3 2 13 9 0 12 0 420
2014 389 3 1 16 7 0 16 0 432
2015 388 3 1 13 3 0 13 0 421
2016 378 2 1 14 2 0 13 0 410
2017 368 3 1 18 2 0 11 0 403
2018 368 2 1 22 2 0 9 0 404
2019 374 1 1 20 3 0 10 0 409
2020 400 4 1 21 5 0 14 0 445
2021 406 2 0 24 3 0 11 0 446
2022 388 3 0 27 3 0 10 0 431
2023 358 2 0 23 2 0 6 0 391

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 Heights Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 531 31.1 17.0 26.4
1989 523 29.4 17.7 28.3
1990 540 30.9 17.4 8.1
1991 559 31.4 17.8 10.2
1992 573 30.6 18.7 12.2
1993 554 29.6 18.7 14.6
1994 536 32.4 16.5 12.3
1995 565 32.1 17.6 11.7
1996 565 32.1 17.6 11.7
1997 596 30.9 19.3 11.3
1998 589 31.8 18.5 12.6
1999 596 31.8 18.7 22
2000 576 32.2 17.9 21.2
2001 588 31.0 19.0 25.5
2002 571 35.5 16.1 27.8
2003 571 35.5 16.1 27.8
2004 573 33.0 17.4 32.1
2005 568 30.7 18.5 32.4
2006 582 29.9 19.5 31.1
2007 579 n/a n/a 35.9
2008 538 33.1 16.3 36.7
2009 509 32.6 15.6 38.5
2010 491 32.1 15.2 49
2011 425 28.0 15.1 44.9
2012 427 33.2 12.8 43.1
2013 420 34.3 12.2 43.6
2014 432 34.8 12.3 45.1
2015 421 33.0 12.7 42.3
2016 410 26.0 15.7 43.7
2017 403 28.6 14.0 41.9
2018 404 28.9 13.9 43.1
2019 409 31.4 13.0 46.5
2020 445 28.0 15.8 49.7
2021 446 37.5 11.8 48.4
2022 431 27.0 15.9 28.1
2023 391 28.0 13.9 51.2

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 Heights Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 531 31.1 17.0 26.4
1989 523 29.4 17.7 28.3
1990 540 30.9 17.4 8.1
1991 559 31.4 17.8 10.2
1992 573 30.6 18.7 12.2
1993 554 29.6 18.7 14.6
1994 536 32.4 16.5 12.3
1995 565 32.1 17.6 11.7
1996 565 32.1 17.6 11.7
1997 596 30.9 19.3 11.3
1998 589 31.8 18.5 12.6
1999 596 31.8 18.7 22
2000 576 32.2 17.9 21.2
2001 588 31.0 19.0 25.5
2002 571 35.5 16.1 27.8
2003 571 35.5 16.1 27.8
2004 573 33.0 17.4 32.1
2005 568 30.7 18.5 32.4
2006 582 29.9 19.5 31.1
2007 579 n/a n/a 35.9
2008 538 33.1 16.3 36.7
2009 509 32.6 15.6 38.5
2010 491 32.1 15.2 49
2011 425 28.0 15.1 44.9
2012 427 33.2 12.8 43.1
2013 420 34.3 12.2 43.6
2014 432 34.8 12.3 45.1
2015 421 33.0 12.7 42.3
2016 410 26.0 15.7 43.7
2017 403 28.6 14.0 41.9
2018 404 28.9 13.9 43.1
2019 409 31.4 13.0 46.5
2020 445 28.0 15.8 49.7
2021 446 37.5 11.8 48.4
2022 431 27.0 15.9 28.1
2023 391 28.0 13.9 51.2

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Prairie Heights Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $38 (0.4%) $9,693 (99.6%) $9,731
2020 $52 (0.6%) $9,066 (99.4%) $9,118
2021 $421 (4.2%) $9,497 (95.8%) $9,917
2022 $331 (3.1%) $10,193 (96.9%) $10,524

Data source: Indiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Prairie Heights 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.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 277th of 470 Middle schoolsRanks 179th of 489 Middle schools
 22.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Prairie Heights Middle School)46.833.3
 13.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Prairie Heights Community School Corp)46.833.3
 13.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.540.2
 7.3%
5th Grade Math (Prairie Heights Middle School)29.89.7
 20.1%
   5th Grade Math (Prairie Heights Community School Corp)29.89.7
 20.1%
   5th Grade Math (Indiana)47.841.1
 6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Prairie Heights Middle School)52.139.4
 12.7%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Prairie Heights Community School Corp)52.139.4
 12.7%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)4639.1
 6.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Prairie Heights Middle School)40.750.5
 9.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Prairie Heights Community School Corp)40.750.5
 9.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.840.8
 7%
6th Grade Math (Prairie Heights Middle School)45.129
 16.1%
   6th Grade Math (Prairie Heights Community School Corp)45.129
 16.1%
   6th Grade Math (Indiana)46.438.3
 8.1%
6th Grade Science (Prairie Heights Middle School)53.845.2
 8.6%
   6th Grade Science (Prairie Heights Community School Corp)53.845.2
 8.6%
   6th Grade Science (Indiana)48.638.2
 10.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Prairie Heights Middle School)37.948.5
 10.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Prairie Heights Community School Corp)37.948.5
 10.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)49.739.5
 10.2%
7th Grade Math (Prairie Heights Middle School)37.927.3
 10.6%
   7th Grade Math (Prairie Heights Community School Corp)37.927.3
 10.6%
   7th Grade Math (Indiana)4232.9
 9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Prairie Heights Middle School)40.441.6
 1.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Prairie Heights Community School Corp)40.441.6
 1.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)50.743.8
 6.9%
8th Grade Math (Prairie Heights Middle School)27.724.8
 2.9%
   8th Grade Math (Prairie Heights Community School Corp)27.724.8
 2.9%
   8th Grade Math (Indiana)3831.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students409391
 4.4%
African American12
 100%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic2023
 15%
Pacific Islander00
White374358
 4.3%
Two or More Races106
 40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients46.5%51.2%
 4.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Prairie Heights Middle School

Students at Prairie Heights Middle School are 92% White, 6% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Students who attend Prairie Heights Middle School usually go on to attend Prairie Heights Senior High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 391 students attended Prairie Heights Middle School.

Prairie Heights Middle School ranks 225th of 485 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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