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#465 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 45% in state
Prairie Grove Middle School
Middle School · Prairie Grove School District · Prairie Grove, AR
A middle school in Prairie Grove, AR serving grades 4th – 6th.
824 N MOCK, Prairie Grove, AR 72753
- Math 46% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 43% vs AR 37% (2025)
- 20:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Prairie Grove Middle School score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 37 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 45% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
38.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Prairie Grove Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average618/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Prairie Grove), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$64,701
Median home value
$227,900
Median rent
$911/mo
College educated
20.3%
Homeownership
71.5%
Poverty rate
15.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72753; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Prairie Grove School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $9,989NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Prairie Grove Middle School is listed in PRAIRIE GROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Prairie Grove Middle School
Prairie Grove Middle School is a public middle school in Prairie Grove, AR, part of Prairie Grove School District, serving approximately 501 students in grades 4th-6th with a 20:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #465 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Prairie Grove Middle School
What grades does Prairie Grove Middle School serve?
Prairie Grove Middle School serves students in grades 4th through 6th.
How many students attend Prairie Grove Middle School?
Prairie Grove Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 501 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie Grove Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairie Grove Middle School is 20:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Prairie Grove Middle School rank in AR?
Prairie Grove Middle School ranks #465 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Prairie Grove Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Prairie Grove Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Prairie Grove Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Prairie Grove Middle School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Prairie Grove Middle School a charter school?
No, Prairie Grove Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Prairie Grove Middle School a Title I school?
No, Prairie Grove Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Prairie Grove Middle School?
38.1% of students at Prairie Grove Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 4th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 501
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 0.0%
- Phone
- (479) 846-4221
- Area population (ZIP 72753)
- 10,425
- Area average commute
- 27.6 min
- Area median age
- 34
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 72753; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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