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Prairieview School

655 Se University Ave
Waukee, IA 50263
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 1,039 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 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 8-9
  • Enrollment: 1,039 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 30% in IA
  • : 73% (Top 50%)
  • : 83% (Top 20%)
  • : 76% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

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

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Prairieview School's student population of 1,039 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-9
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,039 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">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 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. 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%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Prairieview School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
83%
70%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Prairieview School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
76%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Prairieview School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
2%
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Hispanic
6%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Prairieview School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
5%
7%
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White
78%
72%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Iowa.
0.38
This chart displays the diversity score of Prairieview School and the public school average diversity score of Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Prairieview School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Prairieview School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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?
1,039 students attend Prairieview School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Prairieview School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Black.
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 (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 8-9
  • Enrollment: 1,039 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : 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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