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#1374 of 2,105 schools in WI
Prairie Farm High
High School · Prairie Farm Public School District · Prairie Farm, WI
A high school in Prairie Farm, WI where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
630 River Ave S, Prairie Farm, WI 54762
- Math 10% proficient (2021)
- Reading 50% proficient (2021)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Prairie Farm High score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2009–2021), then recovered 5 points since 2018, reaching 30% in 2021.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Prairie Farm High 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 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low223/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$62,292
Median home value
$172,600
Median rent
$731/mo
College educated
12.7%
Homeownership
81%
Poverty rate
12.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54762; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Prairie Farm Public School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $16,354NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Prairie Farm High is listed in Prairie Farm Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Prairie Farm High
Prairie Farm High is a public high school in Prairie Farm, WI, part of Prairie Farm Public School District, serving approximately 137 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,374 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Prairie Farm High
What grades does Prairie Farm High serve?
Prairie Farm High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Prairie Farm High?
Prairie Farm High has an enrollment of approximately 137 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie Farm High?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairie Farm High is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Prairie Farm High rank in WI?
Prairie Farm High ranks #1,374 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Prairie Farm High's MySchoolScout rating?
Prairie Farm High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Farm High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Prairie Farm High has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Prairie Farm High a charter school?
No, Prairie Farm High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Prairie Farm High a Title I school?
No, Prairie Farm High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Prairie Farm High?
40.9% of students at Prairie Farm High 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 137
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Barron County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.4%
- Phone
- (715) 455-1861
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 54762)
- 1,218
- Area average commute
- 30.8 min
- Area median age
- 47.1
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 54762; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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