Prairie Grove Middle School
10 May 2023 / by Crystal Brown
About Prairie Grove Middle School
Prairie Grove Middle School is a public school located in Prairie Grove, Arkansas. It is part of the Prairie Grove School District and serves students in grades 6-8. The school has a long history of excellence and has been recognized by the Arkansas Department of Education for its high academic achievement.
At Prairie Grove Middle School, students are encouraged to explore their interests and develop their skills in a safe and supportive environment. The school offers a variety of learning opportunities, including core classes in language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. In addition, students can choose from a variety of electives, such as art, music, drama, and physical education. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports teams, clubs, and other activities.
Prairie Grove Middle School is dedicated to providing a quality education for all of its students. The school’s staff is committed to creating a positive and welcoming learning environment for all students. The school is also committed to helping students develop into responsible citizens who are prepared for success in high school and beyond.
Address:
824 N Mock
Prairie Grove, AR 72753Phone:
(479) 846-4221
Site:
Grades:
5 – 6
Enrollment:
320 students
Overview Prairie Grove Middle School
Prairie Grove Middle School serves 320 students in grades 5-6.
Prairie Grove Middle School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).
Verdict on Prairie Grove Middle School
Prairie Grove Middle School is ranked within the top 30% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Prairie Grove Middle School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.