Serving 682 students in grades 6-8, Prairie View 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 15% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 682 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Prairie View Middle School's student population of 682 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
682 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Prairie View Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prairie View Middle School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1347 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
57%
36%
Black
3%
5%
White
32%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prairie View Middle School's ranking?
Prairie View Middle School is ranked #1347 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Prairie View Middle School often compared to?
Prairie View Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Otho E Stuart Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Prairie View Middle School?
682 students attend Prairie View Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Prairie View Middle School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prairie View Middle School?
Prairie View Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Prairie View Middle School offer ?
Prairie View Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Prairie View Middle School part of?
Prairie View Middle School is part of School District 27j.
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