Prairie Point

Prairie Point serves 1,306 students in grades 7 through 9 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, making it a substantial middle school with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio across 79 full-time equivalent teachers. The school ranks in the 37th percentile statewide, placing #810 out of 1,288 Iowa schools, with room for academic growth as it works to support student development during these crucial middle school years. Academically, Prairie Point shows stronger performance in English Language Arts, where 75% of students achieve proficiency or above across grade levels, compared to 63% in mathematics.

These results reflect the school's ongoing efforts to build foundational skills as students transition from elementary to high school learning. The school serves families in the 52404 zip code area, where the median household income is $61,783 and median home values average $155,700. About 24% of area residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, while the local poverty rate stands at 12.3%.

With a population of over 41,000, this Cedar Rapids neighborhood provides Prairie Point with a diverse community of learners from various socioeconomic backgrounds. Prairie Point operates within Cedar Rapids' mid-size city environment, offering students access to both suburban amenities and the educational resources of Iowa's second-largest city.