Prairie Middle School vs. Overland High School
Should you attend Prairie Middle School or Overland High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Prairie Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overland High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,362 students in grades 6-8, Prairie Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,161 students in grades 9-12, Overland High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
9-12
Total Students
1,362 students
2,161 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers
126 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1626 out of 1779 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1023 out of 1779 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
22%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
15%
Graduation Rate
n/a
85%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
476
-
Grade 7 Students
414
-
Grade 8 Students
472
-
Grade 9 Students
-
559
Grade 10 Students
-
535
Grade 11 Students
-
524
Grade 12 Students
-
543
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
5%
5%
% Hispanic
43%
44%
% Black
23%
26%
% White
18%
17%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
8%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
10%
