Prairieview School

655 Se University Ave
Waukee, IA 50263
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 1,078 students in grades 8-9, Prairieview School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 8-9
  • Enrollment: 1,078 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Top 30% in IA
  • : 73% (Top 50%)
  • : 83% (Top 20%)
  • : 76% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Prairieview School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

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School Overview

Prairieview School's student population of 1,078 students has grown by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has grown by 39% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-9
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,078 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
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School Rankings

Prairieview School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prairieview School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IA)
#250 out of 1233 schools
(Top 30%)
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73%
64%
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83%
70%
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76%
63%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
3%
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Hispanic
8%
13%
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Black
5%
7%
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White
75%
71%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.43
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
37%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Prairieview School's ranking?
Prairieview School is ranked #250 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Prairieview School?
1,078 students attend Prairieview School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Prairieview School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prairieview School?
Prairieview School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Prairieview School offer ?
Prairieview School offers enrollment in grades 8-9 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Prairieview School part of?
Prairieview School is part of Waukee Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 8-9
  • Enrollment: 1,078 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 73% (Top 50%)
  • : 83% (Top 20%)
  • : 76% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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