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#690 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 35% in state
Prairie View Middle School
Middle School · Elk River Public School District · Otsego, MN
An Elk River Public School District middle school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8300 MACIVER AVE NE, Otsego, MN 55330
- Math 54% proficient (2022)
- Reading 54% proficient (2022)
- 23.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Prairie View Middle School score 54% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 54% across the 3-year record (2020–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 6 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
19.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Prairie View Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average423/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$111,481
Median home value
$355,200
Median rent
$1,356/mo
College educated
33.1%
Homeownership
84.3%
Poverty rate
2.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55330; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaleidoscope Middle SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.3 | 6–8 | 1.7 mi | 115 | Compare → |
| St. Michael-albertville Middle WestEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 5–8 | 3.4 mi | 1,066 | Compare → |
| St. Michael-albertville Middle EastEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 5–8 | 3.5 mi | 950 | Compare → |
| Ivan Sand Middle School AlcEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–8 | 4.1 mi | 1 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Elk River Public School District
- Schools in district
- 31
- Rank in district
- #12 of 21
- District spending per student
- $12,958NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Prairie View Middle School is listed in Elk River Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Prairie View Middle School
Prairie View Middle School is a public middle school in Otsego, MN, part of Elk River Public School District, serving approximately 857 students in grades 5th-8th with a 23.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #690 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Prairie View Middle School
What grades does Prairie View Middle School serve?
Prairie View Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Prairie View Middle School?
Prairie View Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 857 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie View Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairie View Middle School is 23.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Prairie View Middle School rank in MN?
Prairie View Middle School ranks #690 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Prairie View Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Prairie View Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 View Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Prairie View Middle School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Prairie View Middle School a charter school?
No, Prairie View Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Prairie View Middle School a Title I school?
No, Prairie View Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Prairie View Middle School?
19.8% of students at Prairie View 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 857
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Wright County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.5%
- Phone
- (763) 241-3400
- Area population (ZIP 55330)
- 45,080
- Area average commute
- 29.8 min
- Area median age
- 37.7
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 55330; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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