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#1233 of 2,105 schools in WI
Prairie View Middle
Middle School · Sun Prairie Area School District · Sun Prairie, WI
A Sun Prairie Area School District middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
501 S Bird St, Sun Prairie, WI 53590
- Math 49% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 52% vs WI 53% (2025)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Prairie View Middle score 51% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 51% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (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 34 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
35.6%
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 View Middle 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 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 68Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,594/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sun Prairie), 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
$96,497
Median home value
$354,700
Median rent
$1,375/mo
College educated
51.6%
Homeownership
66.5%
Poverty rate
5.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53590; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Heights MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 6–8 | 1.9 mi | 498 | Compare → |
| Patrick Marsh MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 6–8 | 3.3 mi | 572 | Compare → |
| Harvest Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 4–6 | 4.4 mi | 950 | 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.
Sun Prairie Area School District
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #10 of 15
- District spending per student
- $15,779NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Prairie View Middle is listed in Sun Prairie Area School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Prairie View Middle
Prairie View Middle is a public middle school in Sun Prairie, WI, part of Sun Prairie Area School District, serving approximately 651 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,233 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Prairie View Middle
What grades does Prairie View Middle serve?
Prairie View Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Prairie View Middle?
Prairie View Middle has an enrollment of approximately 651 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie View Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairie View Middle is 12.1:1. 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 rank in WI?
Prairie View Middle ranks #1,233 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Prairie View Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Prairie View Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 View Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Prairie View Middle has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Prairie View Middle a charter school?
No, Prairie View Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Prairie View Middle a Title I school?
No, Prairie View Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Prairie View Middle?
35.6% of students at Prairie View Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 651
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Dane County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.9%
- Phone
- (608) 834-7800
- Area population (ZIP 53590)
- 43,965
- Area average commute
- 22.8 min
- Area median age
- 37.6
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 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. 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 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. 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 53590; 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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