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#966 of 1,280 schools in IA
Prairie Point
Middle School · College Comm School District · Cedar Rapids, IA
A College Comm School District middle school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
401 76th Ave SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
- Math 71% vs IA 74% (2025)
- Reading 75% vs IA 78% (2025)
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Prairie Point score 73% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 77%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 5 points since 2020, reaching 73% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 75% (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 33 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
32.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Prairie Point 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
- Transit 18Minimal Transit
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,957/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cedar Rapids), 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
$62,304
Median home value
$159,700
Median rent
$885/mo
College educated
22.5%
Homeownership
67.4%
Poverty rate
12.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 52404; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie EdgeEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 70 | Compare → |
| Wilson Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | 6–8 | 3.8 mi | 397 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
College Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #6 of 10
- District spending per student
- $13,061NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Prairie Point is listed in College Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Prairie Point
Prairie Point is a public middle school in Cedar Rapids, IA, part of College Comm School District, serving approximately 1,306 students in grades 7th-9th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #966 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Prairie Point
What grades does Prairie Point serve?
Prairie Point serves students in grades 7th through 9th.
How many students attend Prairie Point?
Prairie Point has an enrollment of approximately 1,306 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie Point?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairie Point is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Prairie Point rank in IA?
Prairie Point ranks #966 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Prairie Point's MySchoolScout rating?
Prairie Point has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Point?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Prairie Point has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Prairie Point a charter school?
No, Prairie Point is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Prairie Point a Title I school?
No, Prairie Point is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Prairie Point?
32.4% of students at Prairie Point 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
- 7th – 9th
- Enrollment
- 1,306
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 79
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Linn County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.0%
- Phone
- (319) 848-5500
- Area population (ZIP 52404)
- 42,582
- Area average commute
- 18.6 min
- Area median age
- 33.7
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 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. 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 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. 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 52404; 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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