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#895 of 1,226 schools in OR
Prairie City School
School · Prairie City Sd 4 · Prairie City, OR
A school in Prairie City, OR where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 345, Prairie City, OR 97869
- Math 14% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 27% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Prairie City School score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 69 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 21% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (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 30 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58%
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.
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Where Prairie City 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 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,583
Median home value
$190,700
Median rent
$858/mo
College educated
24.2%
Homeownership
86.3%
Poverty rate
16.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97869; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon Connections AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.4 | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 942 | Compare → |
| Virtual Preparatory Academy of OregonCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 37 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Prairie City Sd 4
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $5,875NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Prairie City School is listed in Prairie City SD 4; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Prairie City School
Prairie City School is a public school in Prairie City, OR, part of Prairie City Sd 4, serving approximately 245 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #895 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Prairie City School
What grades does Prairie City School serve?
Prairie City School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Prairie City School?
Prairie City School has an enrollment of approximately 245 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie City School?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairie City School is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Prairie City School rank in OR?
Prairie City School ranks #895 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Prairie City School's MySchoolScout rating?
Prairie City School 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 City School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Prairie City School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Prairie City School a charter school?
No, Prairie City School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Prairie City School a Title I school?
No, Prairie City School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Prairie City School?
58.0% of students at Prairie City 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 245
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Grant County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.2%
- Phone
- (541) 820-3314
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 97869)
- 919
- Area median age
- 53.1
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 OSAS · 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 OSAS · 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 97869; 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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