Prairie Mountain School

Summary:

Prairie Mountain School is an elementary school located in Eugene, Oregon, serving grades K-8 with a total enrollment of 585 students. The school is part of the Bethel School District 52, which is ranked 117 out of 140 districts in Oregon and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Prairie Mountain School has consistently been ranked in the bottom half of Oregon elementary schools, ranking between 392 and 478 out of around 700 schools over the past 10 years. The school has maintained a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger during this time period. Student performance on state assessments (OSAS) is generally below the Bethel School District and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, particularly in mathematics and science. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Hispanic students performing better than the overall student population, while special education and low socioeconomic status (SES) students perform significantly worse.

When compared to other schools in the area, Prairie Mountain School's performance is lower than nearby Fairfield Elementary and Meadow View School, both within the Bethel School District 52. The school's performance is also significantly lower than elementary schools in the neighboring Eugene School District 4J, such as Yujin Gakuen Elementary School. The high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds at Prairie Mountain School, with 64.62% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, may contribute to the school's overall lower academic performance.


Detail:

Public K-8

 5305 Royal Ave
       Eugene, OR  97402-9313


(541) 607-9849

District: Bethel School District 52

SchoolDigger Rank:
478th of 710 Oregon Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,557 Help


Students who attend Prairie Mountain School usually attend:

High:    Willamette High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.9 Help
Number of students:  585

Racial breakdown:

White:
52.5%
Hispanic:
37.8%
Two or more races:
6.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  64.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Prairie Mountain School ranks worse than 67.3% of elementary schools in Oregon. It also ranks 4th among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Bethel School District 52. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.52. (See more...)
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Compare Details Prairie Mountain School ranks worse than 72% of middle schools in Oregon. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.76. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (52.5%), Hispanic (37.8%), two or more races (6.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 64.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Prairie Mountain School is 15.9. 3 elementary schools in the Bethel School District 52 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Prairie Mountain School is $17,557. 3 elementary schools in the Bethel School District 52 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Prairie Mountain School:

SchoolDigger ranks Prairie Mountain School 478th of 710 Oregon public elementary schools. (See Prairie Mountain School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Special Education students:
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White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Prairie Mountain School 267th of 371 Oregon public middle schools. (See Prairie Mountain School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Special Education students:
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Male students:
Hispanic students:
White students:


Bethel School District 52:

SchoolDigger ranks Bethel School District 52 117th of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Prairie Mountain School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Prairie Mountain School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 53.24 292nd 586 50.2%
2005 81.58 57th 629 90.9%
2006 72.09 140th 636 78.0%
2007 61.26 234th 652 64.1%
2008 67.35 200th 655 69.5%
2009 73.11 155th 665 76.7%
2010 79.10 105th 674 84.4%
2011 67.01 204th 695 70.6%
2012 60.96 268th 730 63.3%
2013 46.55 398th 707 43.7%
2014 46.80 392nd 695 43.6%
2015 38.99 443rd 706 37.3%
2016 33.45 479th 697 31.3%
2017 45.08 373rd 701 46.8%
2018 36.56 460th 709 35.1%
2019 37.09 445th 705 36.9%
2022 33.82 465th 706 34.1%
2023 31.86 472nd 706 33.1%
2024 31.52 478th 710 32.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Prairie Mountain School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.57 430th 481 10.6%
2023 38.70 121st 231 47.6%
2024 50.26 110th 299 63.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Prairie Mountain School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.21 387th 640 39.5%
2019 42.23 356th 597 40.4%
2022 34.01 461st 703 34.4%
2023 46.59 297th 595 50.1%
2024 45.37 261st 523 50.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Prairie Mountain School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.26 433rd 681 36.4%
2019 42.34 359th 621 42.2%
2022 27.11 482nd 646 25.4%
2023 33.49 430th 652 34.0%
2024 34.21 426th 658 35.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Prairie Mountain School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.96 446th 680 34.4%
2019 21.11 523rd 623 16.1%
2022 42.03 357th 654 45.4%
2023 32.77 440th 665 33.8%
2024 31.41 451st 662 31.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Prairie Mountain School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.53 282nd 475 40.6%
2019 41.04 222nd 364 39.0%
2022 42.05 186th 339 45.1%
2023 39.24 217th 360 39.7%
2024 41.59 206th 365 43.6%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Prairie Mountain School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.12 477th 683 30.2%
2019 36.92 437th 662 34.0%
2022 35.14 444th 666 33.3%
2023 34.91 422nd 656 35.7%
2024 33.71 447th 670 33.3%
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Data source: test scores: Oregon Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Prairie Mountain School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Prairie Mountain School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 60.99 96th 285 66.3%
2007 50.67 152nd 295 48.5%
2008 55.71 134th 315 57.5%
2009 42.70 199th 323 38.4%
2010 49.67 192nd 343 44.0%
2011 52.29 181st 357 49.3%
2012 68.68 100th 395 74.7%
2013 55.21 166th 377 56.0%
2014 44.42 230th 382 39.8%
2015 43.02 224th 381 41.2%
2016 40.57 239th 383 37.6%
2017 34.30 260th 382 31.9%
2018 38.11 239th 384 37.8%
2019 36.21 250th 379 34.0%
2022 32.89 243rd 367 33.8%
2023 29.29 275th 380 27.6%
2024 27.76 267th 371 28.0%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Prairie Mountain School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.73 140th 206 32.0%
2019 20.54 146th 156 6.4%
2024 48.12 61st 153 60.1%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Prairie Mountain School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.21 199th 325 38.8%
2019 49.58 121st 282 57.1%
2022 33.13 240th 364 34.1%
2023 42.21 179th 312 42.6%
2024 55.44 79th 244 67.6%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Prairie Mountain School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.61 217th 342 36.5%
2019 42.41 172nd 277 37.9%
2022 44.21 159th 310 48.7%
2023 38.69 190th 323 41.2%
2024 24.61 241st 313 23.0%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Prairie Mountain School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.87 224th 341 34.3%
2019 24.65 238th 291 18.2%
2022 30.21 214th 312 31.4%
2023 25.79 248th 318 22.0%
2024 39.04 192nd 323 40.6%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Prairie Mountain School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.49 132nd 210 37.1%
2019 38.25 118th 191 38.2%
2022 54.89 60th 194 69.1%
2023 35.78 126th 201 37.3%
2024 27.75 147th 196 25.0%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Prairie Mountain School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.87 208th 357 41.7%
2019 40.70 208th 344 39.5%
2022 36.59 227th 355 36.1%
2023 30.66 250th 360 30.6%
2024 28.29 253rd 349 27.5%
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Data source: test scores: Oregon 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: Oregon Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a citizen
Monday, June 11, 2018

Open Quote 37 kids in a classroom is unacceptable....these kids are getting cheated out of a good learning environment and the teacher is just a glorified babysitter who can't teach when they have way to many kids. Close Quote


by a student
Wednesday, August 31, 2016

Open Quote Used to be a good school, but is no longer. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Prairie Mountain School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 328 6 7 18 12 n/a n/a 5 376
2003 328 6 7 18 12 n/a n/a 5 376
2004 385 5 9 33 6 n/a n/a 9 447
2005 428 9 17 58 14 n/a n/a 14 540
2006 513 15 29 64 18 n/a n/a 0 639
2007 541 13 28 112 15 n/a n/a 14 723
2008 554 11 30 135 19 n/a n/a 20 769
2009 584 16 26 135 15 n/a n/a 31 807
2010 518 13 25 128 15 n/a n/a 13 712
2011 470 15 22 131 17 5 31 0 691
2012 444 16 27 157 9 8 30 0 691
2013 459 19 37 173 5 5 36 0 734
2014 453 15 35 188 10 3 32 0 736
2015 449 16 29 213 11 2 39 0 759
2016 457 18 23 208 12 1 41 0 760
2017 432 23 23 215 8 1 39 0 741
2018 391 20 27 219 6 3 40 0 706
2019 350 13 20 237 5 1 41 0 667
2020 350 13 19 256 5 2 39 0 684
2021 334 8 16 234 2 1 40 5 640
2022 295 7 16 215 2 1 37 6 579
2023 307 5 10 221 0 0 39 3 585

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 Mountain School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 376 15.7 23.9 48
2003 376 15.7 23.9 48
2004 447 15.9 28.1 48.9
2005 540 24.4 22.1 48.5
2006 639 34.0 18.8 53.4
2007 723 33.6 21.5 50.6
2008 769 36.5 21.1 52.6
2009 807 39.6 20.4 52.6
2010 712 33.8 21.0 57.1
2011 691 29.3 23.5 64.5
2012 691 30.2 22.8 57
2013 734 28.7 25.5 63.8
2014 736 29.1 25.2 63.5
2015 759 35.0 21.6 62.3
2016 760 38.0 20.0 65.5
2017 741 33.5 22.1 60.6
2018 706 33.9 20.7 62
2019 667 32.3 20.6 65.2
2020 684 33.7 20.2 65.6
2021 640 32.6 19.5 n/a
2022 579 36.0 16.0 n/a
2023 585 36.6 15.9 64.6

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 Prairie Mountain School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 376 15.7 23.9 48
2003 376 15.7 23.9 48
2004 447 15.9 28.1 48.9
2005 540 24.4 22.1 48.5
2006 639 34.0 18.8 53.4
2007 723 33.6 21.5 50.6
2008 769 36.5 21.1 52.6
2009 807 39.6 20.4 52.6
2010 712 33.8 21.0 57.1
2011 691 29.3 23.5 64.5
2012 691 30.2 22.8 57
2013 734 28.7 25.5 63.8
2014 736 29.1 25.2 63.5
2015 759 35.0 21.6 62.3
2016 760 38.0 20.0 65.5
2017 741 33.5 22.1 60.6
2018 706 33.9 20.7 62
2019 667 32.3 20.6 65.2
2020 684 33.7 20.2 65.6
2021 640 32.6 19.5 n/a
2022 579 36.0 16.0 n/a
2023 585 36.6 15.9 64.6

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Prairie Mountain School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 n/a n/a $12,886
2020 n/a n/a $13,249
2021 n/a n/a $15,898
2022 $1,669 (9.5%) $15,888 (90.5%) $17,557

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Prairie Mountain School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 445th of 705 Elementary schoolsRanks 472nd of 706 Elementary schools
 3.7%
Ranks 250th of 379 Middle schoolsRanks 275th of 380 Middle schools
 6.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Prairie Mountain School)50.728.3
 22.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bethel School District 52)40.931.5
 9.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)46.539.4
 7.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Prairie Mountain School)46.328.8
 17.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Bethel School District 52)34.935.3
 0.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Oregon)46.439.7
 6.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Prairie Mountain School)34.322.6
 11.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Bethel School District 52)42.127.3
 14.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)49.242.3
 6.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Prairie Mountain School)4028.3
 11.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Bethel School District 52)35.224.5
 10.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)43.237.6
 5.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Prairie Mountain School)42.337.5
 4.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Bethel School District 52)46.843.4
 3.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)5447.1
 6.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Prairie Mountain School)28.634.5
 5.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Bethel School District 52)24.422.2
 2.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)37.830.7
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Prairie Mountain School)27.326.8
 0.5%
   5th Grade Science (Bethel School District 52)27.322.5
 4.8%
   5th Grade Science (Oregon)34.730.3
 4.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Prairie Mountain School)43.237.5
 5.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Bethel School District 52)43.330.7
 12.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)51.541
 10.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Prairie Mountain School)35.419.1
 16.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Bethel School District 52)33.918
 15.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)37.128.1
 9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Prairie Mountain School)53.354.7
 1.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Bethel School District 52)54.737.6
 17.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)54.943.8
 11.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Prairie Mountain School)34.717.6
 17.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Bethel School District 52)36.616.5
 20.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)40.129.6
 10.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Prairie Mountain School)46.832.2
 14.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Bethel School District 52)56.333.2
 23.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)53.241.9
 11.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Prairie Mountain School)32.910.5
 22.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Bethel School District 52)41.514.8
 26.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)38.325.5
 12.8%
8th Grade Science (Prairie Mountain School)24.710.2
 14.5%
   8th Grade Science (Bethel School District 52)40.417.6
 22.8%
   8th Grade Science (Oregon)37.526
 11.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students667585
 12.3%
African American135
 61.5%
American Indian50
 100%
Asian2010
 50%
Hispanic237221
 6.8%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White350307
 12.3%
Two or More Races4139
 4.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients65.2%64.6%
 0.6%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 585 students attended Prairie Mountain School.

Students at Prairie Mountain School are 52% White, 38% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Prairie Mountain School ranks 478th of 710 Oregon elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Prairie Mountain School usually go on to attend:

High : Willamette High School


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