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Mid-Prairie Middle School

Q: Is Mid-Prairie Middle School a good school?

Mid-Prairie Middle School ranks 137 th of 344 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 5-8

137^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 344 Iowa Middle Schools

Better than 60% of Iowa middle schools

Summary

Mid-Prairie Middle School is a public middle school in Kalona, Iowa, serving 410 students in grades 5-8. The school is part of the Mid-Prairie Community School District, which is ranked 162 out of 313 districts in the state.

Mid-Prairie Middle School consistently outperforms the state average on standardized tests, with proficiency rates 5-10 percentage points higher than the state in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. Compared to nearby schools like North Central Junior High School, Northwest Junior High School, and Southeast Junior High School, Mid-Prairie Middle School has lower chronic absenteeism rates and a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a lower proportion of economically disadvantaged students. The school also maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, suggesting smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.

While Mid-Prairie Middle School faces some challenges with fluctuating chronic absenteeism rates, its consistent academic excellence and smaller class sizes make it a standout institution in the region. The school's performance is a testament to the hard work of its students and staff, and it serves as a model for other schools in the Mid-Prairie Community School District.

415

Students ?

15.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,362

Per pupil spending ?

27.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

713 F Ave
Kalona, IA 52247

(319) 656-2241

District: Mid-Prairie Community School District

Students who attend Mid-Prairie Middle School usually attend:

High:

Mid-Prairie High School

Feeder schools for Mid-Prairie Middle School:

Elementary:	Mid-Prairie East Elementary School
	Mid-Prairie West Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.2%

Hispanic:

7.0%

Two or more races:

2.9%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 56th percentile in 2015 → 60th in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the Iowa median (60th percentile)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school77%

District avg77%

Iowa avg72%

137^th of 344

Iowa public middle schools ?

Top 40%▲ up 4 pts since 2015

From top 44% (2015) to top 40% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

162^nd of 313Mid-Prairie Community School District among Iowa districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	60.4	137 of 344	60.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	45.8	212 of 337	37.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	46.8	203 of 334	39.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	48.2	194 of 337	42.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	52.4	174 of 324	46.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	52.2	173 of 342	49.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	54.5	157 of 318	50.6%	★★★☆☆
2017	61.2	122 of 327	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2016	53.0	178 of 343	48.1%	★★☆☆☆
2015	59.1	152 of 349	56.4%	★★★☆☆
2014	77.0	38 of 337	88.7%	★★★★☆
2013	75.0	51 of 350	85.4%	★★★★☆
2012	68.6	91 of 349	73.9%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts80%+5 vs state

Mathematics78%+6 vs state

Science69%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISASP English Language Arts (2025)				ISASP Mathematics (2025)				ISASP Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 7th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 8th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	ISASP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Mid-Prairie Middle School	Public	5-8	713 F Ave	Kalona	52247	Washington County	Mid-Prairie Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 656-2241	415	27	15.4	27.2%	370 (89.2%)	4 (1.0%)	29 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.9%)	60.4	137^th of 344 public middle schools	60.2%		45.8	212^th of 337 public middle schools	37.1%	75	75.2	81.8	79.4	82.8	73.5	79.8	76.5	82.8	71.7	66.7	$12,362	$755	$11,606
Highland Middle School	Public	6-8	1715 Vine Avenue	Riverside	52327	Washington County	Highland Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 648-2891	119	10	11.4	20.2%	110 (92.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.7%)	46	220^th of 344 public middle schools	36.0%		47	209^th of 337 public middle schools	38.0%	11		84.4	71.4	81.6		75.6	68.6	60.5		68.4	$11,058	$57	$11,001
Washington Middle School	Public	6-8	313 S. 4th Ave.	Washington	52353	Washington County	Washington Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 653-5414	347	32	10.6	42.9%	247 (71.2%)	6 (1.7%)	77 (22.2%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.3%)	28.2	277^th of 344 public middle schools	19.5%		23.4	286^th of 337 public middle schools	15.1%	9		64.4	60.0	81.0		61.0	60.9	71.0		71.0	$13,172	$690	$12,482
Northwest Middle School	Public	6-8	1507 8th St	Coralville	52241	Johnson County	Iowa City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 688-1060	1,113	78	14.3	45.2%	469 (42.1%)	343 (30.8%)	137 (12.3%)	100 (9.0%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	58 (5.2%)	45.5	223^rd of 344 public middle schools	35.2%		52.6	186^th of 337 public middle schools	44.8%	37		74.9	72.5	82.4		68.0	63.8	77.9		75.2	$14,464	$430	$14,034
Southeast Middle School	Public	6-8	2501 Bradford Dr	Iowa City	52240	Johnson County	Iowa City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 688-1070	1,269	83	15.3	47.4%	631 (49.7%)	282 (22.2%)	240 (18.9%)	27 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.2%)	81 (6.4%)	36.4	260^th of 344 public middle schools	24.4%		36.9	248^th of 337 public middle schools	26.4%	12		70.1	68.8	80.1		70.1	64.4	71.4		67.1	$13,848	$402	$13,446
Clear Creek Amana Middle School	Public	6-8	311 W Marengo Rd	Tiffin	52340	Johnson County	Clear Creek Amana Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 545-4490	702	46	15.2	27.6%	524 (74.6%)	60 (8.5%)	58 (8.3%)	13 (1.9%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (6.4%)	66.2	109^th of 344 public middle schools	68.3%		59.3	151^st of 337 public middle schools	55.2%	42		74.7	80.3	89.7		75.6	78.6	84.5		82.2	$27,866	$261	$27,605
North Central Middle School	Public	6-8	180 E. Forevergreen Rd	North Liberty	52317	Johnson County	Iowa City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 688-1210	925	63	14.5	27.7%	646 (69.8%)	111 (12.0%)	79 (8.5%)	23 (2.5%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	64 (6.9%)	56.7	162^nd of 344 public middle schools	52.9%		60.3	145^th of 337 public middle schools	57.0%	17		76.9	80.0	82.9		77.6	71.5	82.2		70.2	$13,555	$302	$13,252

Frequently Asked Questions about Mid-Prairie Middle School

How many students attend Mid-Prairie Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 415 students attended Mid-Prairie Middle School.

What high school do graduates of Mid-Prairie Middle School attend?

Students who attend Mid-Prairie Middle School usually go on to attend Mid-Prairie High School

Is Mid-Prairie Middle School a good school?

Mid-Prairie Middle School ranks 137^th of 344 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Mid-Prairie Middle School?

Students at Mid-Prairie Middle School are 89% White, 7% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What district is Mid-Prairie Middle School in?

Mid-Prairie Community School District

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2024–25 graduation ratesJun 13, 2026

2024–25 ISASP test scoresAug 20, 2025

2023–24 graduation ratesApr 1, 2025

2017–18 through 2023–24 attendance dataNov 15, 2024

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

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