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Pretty Prairie Middle

Summary:

Pretty Prairie Middle is a public middle school in Pretty Prairie, Kansas, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 92 students. The school is part of the Pretty Prairie District, which is ranked 197 out of 266 districts in Kansas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Over the past several years, Pretty Prairie Middle's statewide ranking has declined, going from a high of 63 out of 355 Kansas middle schools in 2012-2013 to a low of 282 out of 362 in the current 2023-2024 school year.

Pretty Prairie Middle's academic performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better in KAP (Kansas Assessment Program) tests, is significantly below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (23.7%) and Mathematics (18.55%) are well below the state averages of 33.55% and 31.6%, respectively. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 44.57% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. This is higher than the state average and may contribute to the school's academic challenges.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Hutchinson Middle School 7 and Haven Middle School, Pretty Prairie Middle's academic performance is significantly lower. For instance, in the 2023-2024 school year, the proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics at Cheney Middle School 6-8 (51.4% and 51.42%, respectively) were more than double the rates at Pretty Prairie Middle.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 101 N Maple
       Pretty Prairie, KS  67570

(620) 459-6911

District: Pretty Prairie

SchoolDigger Rank:
282nd of 362 Kansas Middle Schools


Students who attend Pretty Prairie Middle usually attend:

High:    Pretty Prairie High

Feeder schools for Pretty Prairie Middle:

Elementary:    Pretty Prairie Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  15.1 Help
Number of students:  92

Racial breakdown:

White:
96.7%
Hispanic:
3.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44.6% Help


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Compare Details Pretty Prairie Middle ranks worse than 77.9% of middle schools in Kansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.03. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pretty Prairie Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Pretty Prairie Middle 282nd of 362 Kansas public middle schools. (See Pretty Prairie Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Pretty Prairie:

SchoolDigger ranks Pretty Prairie 197th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pretty Prairie Middle

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Rank History for all students at Pretty Prairie Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 59.09 113th 277 59.2%
2007 52.64 153rd 286 46.5%
2008 56.30 143rd 296 51.7%
2009 53.59 161st 307 47.6%
2010 52.27 172nd 316 45.6%
2011 50.15 196th 320 38.8%
2012 57.40 179th 342 47.7%
2013 74.53 63rd 355 82.3%
2015 56.83 139th 368 62.2%
2016 67.95 78th 343 77.3%
2017 65.05 85th 358 76.3%
2018 64.88 90th 350 74.3%
2019 54.91 136th 368 63.0%
2021 40.19 221st 367 39.8%
2022 25.98 291st 368 20.9%
2023 29.85 263rd 362 27.3%
2024 27.03 282nd 362 22.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pretty Prairie Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 32.50 226th 300 24.7%
2024 36.96 195th 296 34.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Pretty Prairie Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 72.01 53rd 294 82.0%
2021 39.03 192nd 313 38.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Pretty Prairie Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 34.79 201st 301 33.2%
2021 27.07 242nd 308 21.4%
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Rank History for White students at Pretty Prairie Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.00 92nd 333 72.4%
2019 51.54 145th 344 57.8%
2021 35.60 228th 349 34.7%
2022 20.37 307th 349 12.0%
2023 26.11 279th 349 20.1%
2024 21.69 303rd 347 12.7%
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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Pretty Prairie Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 37 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 37
1989 44 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 44
1990 43 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 43
1991 45 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 45
1992 35 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 36
1993 90 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 90
1994 111 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 111
1995 113 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 114
1996 113 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 114
1997 117 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 120
1998 105 2 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 112
1999 96 2 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 100
2000 94 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 97
2001 98 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 101
2002 101 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 105
2003 101 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 105
2004 100 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 4 104
2005 89 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 3 92
2006 85 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 7 92
2007 100 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 100
2008 89 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 91
2009 88 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 89
2010 71 0 0 4 1 0 3 0 79
2011 60 0 0 4 1 0 2 0 67
2012 75 0 0 5 1 0 4 0 85
2013 70 0 0 2 2 0 3 0 77
2014 79 0 0 2 2 0 1 0 84
2015 76 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 80
2016 75 0 0 1 1 0 3 0 80
2017 86 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 90
2018 85 0 0 2 0 0 3 0 90
2019 92 0 0 2 0 0 6 0 100
2020 88 0 0 2 0 0 5 0 95
2021 87 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 90
2022 86 0 0 2 0 0 4 0 92
2023 89 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 92

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 Pretty Prairie Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 37 3.0 12.3 0
1989 44 3.0 14.6 n/a
1990 43 4.2 10.2 0
1991 45 3.2 14.0 n/a
1992 36 3.3 10.9 16.7
1993 90 6.3 14.3 20
1994 111 8.2 13.5 19.8
1995 114 9.0 12.7 28.1
1996 114 9.0 12.7 28.1
1997 120 9.7 12.4 23.3
1998 112 9.7 11.5 24.1
1999 100 8.2 12.2 27
2000 97 10.3 9.4 27.8
2001 101 9.6 10.5 24.8
2002 105 6.5 16.2 26.7
2003 105 6.5 16.2 26.7
2004 104 8.4 12.4 38
2005 92 7.5 12.3 34.8
2006 92 6.8 13.5 34.1
2007 100 8.5 11.8 32
2008 91 7.6 12.0 29.7
2009 89 7.5 11.9 38.2
2010 79 6.2 12.7 41.8
2011 67 5.9 11.3 44.8
2012 85 6.8 12.4 43.5
2013 77 4.9 15.7 46.8
2014 84 5.5 15.2 35.7
2015 80 5.0 16.0 28.8
2016 80 5.0 16.0 32.5
2017 90 5.7 15.7 32.2
2018 90 5.6 16.0 32.2
2019 100 5.5 18.1 42
2020 95 5.1 18.6 41.1
2021 90 6.7 13.4 40
2022 92 6.7 13.6 40.2
2023 92 6.0 15.1 44.6

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 Pretty Prairie Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 37 3.0 12.3 0
1989 44 3.0 14.6 n/a
1990 43 4.2 10.2 0
1991 45 3.2 14.0 n/a
1992 36 3.3 10.9 16.7
1993 90 6.3 14.3 20
1994 111 8.2 13.5 19.8
1995 114 9.0 12.7 28.1
1996 114 9.0 12.7 28.1
1997 120 9.7 12.4 23.3
1998 112 9.7 11.5 24.1
1999 100 8.2 12.2 27
2000 97 10.3 9.4 27.8
2001 101 9.6 10.5 24.8
2002 105 6.5 16.2 26.7
2003 105 6.5 16.2 26.7
2004 104 8.4 12.4 38
2005 92 7.5 12.3 34.8
2006 92 6.8 13.5 34.1
2007 100 8.5 11.8 32
2008 91 7.6 12.0 29.7
2009 89 7.5 11.9 38.2
2010 79 6.2 12.7 41.8
2011 67 5.9 11.3 44.8
2012 85 6.8 12.4 43.5
2013 77 4.9 15.7 46.8
2014 84 5.5 15.2 35.7
2015 80 5.0 16.0 28.8
2016 80 5.0 16.0 32.5
2017 90 5.7 15.7 32.2
2018 90 5.6 16.0 32.2
2019 100 5.5 18.1 42
2020 95 5.1 18.6 41.1
2021 90 6.7 13.4 40
2022 92 6.7 13.6 40.2
2023 92 6.0 15.1 44.6

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 Pretty Prairie Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $694 (8.3%) $7,628 (91.7%) $8,322

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Pretty Prairie Middle

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 136th of 368 Middle schoolsRanks 263rd of 362 Middle schools
 35.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pretty Prairie Middle)2436.8
 12.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pretty Prairie)2436.8
 12.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)43.539.6
 4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pretty Prairie Middle)21.736.8
 15.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Pretty Prairie)21.736.8
 15.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.931.3
 0.6%
5th Grade Science (Pretty Prairie Middle)2847.4
 19.4%
   5th Grade Science (Pretty Prairie)2847.4
 19.4%
   5th Grade Science (Kansas)43.142.1
 1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pretty Prairie Middle)39.19.5
 29.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pretty Prairie)39.19.5
 29.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)38.433.7
 4.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Pretty Prairie Middle)39.123.8
 15.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Pretty Prairie)39.123.8
 15.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.929.9
 2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pretty Prairie Middle)23.127.6
 4.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pretty Prairie)23.127.6
 4.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)31.831.7
 0%
7th Grade Mathematics (Pretty Prairie Middle)11.520.7
 9.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Pretty Prairie)11.520.7
 9.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)27.927.5
 0.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pretty Prairie Middle)36.720
 16.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pretty Prairie)36.720
 16.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)25.220.8
 4.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Pretty Prairie Middle)27.65
 22.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Pretty Prairie)27.65
 22.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)25.922.8
 3.1%
8th Grade Science (Pretty Prairie Middle)44.820
 24.8%
   8th Grade Science (Pretty Prairie)44.820
 24.8%
   8th Grade Science (Kansas)30.722.7
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students10092
 8%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic23
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White9289
 3.3%
Two or More Races60
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42%44.6%
 2.6%

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Pretty Prairie Middle ranks in the bottom 22.1% of Kansas middle schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 92 students attended Pretty Prairie Middle.

Students who attend Pretty Prairie Middle usually go on to attend Pretty Prairie High

Students at Pretty Prairie Middle are 97% White, 3% Hispanic.


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