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#930 of 1,815 schools in CO
Prairie Heights Middle School
Middle School · Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta · Evans, CO
A Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
3737 65TH AVENUE, Evans, CO 80620
- Math 13% vs CO 35% (2025)
- Reading 31% vs CO 46% (2025)
- 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Prairie Heights Middle School score 22% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 36 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 22% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 35% (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 35 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
82.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Prairie Heights 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,943/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Evans), 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
$71,410
Median home value
$315,400
Median rent
$1,463/mo
College educated
19.9%
Homeownership
68.7%
Poverty rate
14.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80620; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University SchoolsCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | K–12 | 2.6 mi | 1,751 | Compare → |
| Dayspring Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–12 | 3.3 mi | 484 | Compare → |
| Frontier Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 3.5 mi | 1,426 | Compare → |
| Brentwood Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 6–8 | 3.7 mi | 554 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta
- Schools in district
- 34
- Rank in district
- #7 of 33
- District spending per student
- $13,549NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Prairie Heights Middle School is listed in GreeleySchool District No. 6 in the county of Weld and Sta; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Prairie Heights Middle School
Prairie Heights Middle School is a public middle school in Evans, CO, part of Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta, serving approximately 548 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #930 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Prairie Heights Middle School
What grades does Prairie Heights Middle School serve?
Prairie Heights Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Prairie Heights Middle School?
Prairie Heights Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 548 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie Heights Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairie Heights Middle School is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Prairie Heights Middle School rank in CO?
Prairie Heights Middle School ranks #930 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Prairie Heights Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Prairie Heights Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Heights Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Prairie Heights Middle School has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Prairie Heights Middle School a charter school?
No, Prairie Heights Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Prairie Heights Middle School a Title I school?
No, Prairie Heights Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Prairie Heights Middle School?
82.5% of students at Prairie Heights 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 548
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Weld County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 52.6%
- Phone
- (970) 348-3600
- Area population (ZIP 80620)
- 20,776
- Area average commute
- 26.8 min
- Area median age
- 29.1
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 CMAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · 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 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 80620; 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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