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Mid-Prairie West Elementary School

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Mid-Prairie West Elementary School ranks 252 nd of 576 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 3-4

252^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 576 Iowa Elementary Schools

Better than 56% of Iowa elementary schools

Summary

Mid-Prairie West Elementary School in Wellman, IA, serves 330 students in grades 3 and 4 and is part of the Mid-Prairie Community School District, a rural district that has shown strong recent improvement.

Mid-Prairie West is a school on the rise, having jumped from a 2-star to a 3-star rating for the 2024-2025 school year. Its state ranking climbed 22 percentile points over the past two years, a dramatic turnaround that sets it apart from nearby schools like Norman Borlaug Elementary, which dropped significantly in the same period. The school’s math performance is a standout: 3rd and 4th graders scored over 80% proficiency, well above state averages and far exceeding peers like Highland Elementary and Lincoln Upper Elementary. Even compared to the higher-ranked Clear Creek Elementary, Mid-Prairie West’s 3rd-grade math scores were nearly identical. The school also boasts low chronic absenteeism (13.7%), well below the state average and lower than many area schools, including Stewart Elementary and Mary Welsh Elementary. With only 19% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch, the school serves a relatively low-poverty population, providing a strong foundation for learning.

While math is a clear strength, 4th-grade English Language Arts proficiency (75.9%) sits right at the state average, suggesting a potential area for continued focus. Interestingly, Mid-Prairie West achieves these results with a higher student-teacher ratio (15.5:1) and lower per-student spending ($11,611) than its sister school, Mid-Prairie East Elementary ($13,475), indicating efficient use of resources. The school’s rapid improvement and strong math performance make it a compelling choice for families in the Wellman area.

330

Students ?

15.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,611

Per pupil spending ?

19.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

800 6th Ave
Wellman, IA 52356

(319) 646-2984

District: Mid-Prairie Community School District

Students who attend Mid-Prairie West Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Mid-Prairie Middle School
High:	Mid-Prairie High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.6%

Hispanic:

9.4%

Two or more races:

2.4%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 57th percentile in 2015 → 56th in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the Iowa median (56th percentile)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school77%

District avg77%

Iowa avg73%

252^nd of 576

Iowa public elementary schools ?

Top 44%▼ down 1 pts since 2015

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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	61.3	252 of 576	56.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	46.6	351 of 557	37.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	43.3	375 of 565	33.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	54.1	299 of 574	47.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	50.1	312 of 567	45.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	55.7	290 of 603	51.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	35.0	424 of 567	25.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	53.1	334 of 574	41.8%	★★☆☆☆
2016	69.8	177 of 599	70.5%	★★★★☆
2015	62.4	262 of 616	57.5%	★★★☆☆
2014	70.7	153 of 603	74.6%	★★★★☆
2013	68.0	177 of 624	71.6%	★★★★☆
2012	60.4	269 of 626	57.0%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics81%+6 vs state

English Language Arts74%~ 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 3rd Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Mid-Prairie West Elementary School	Public	3-4	800 6th Ave	Wellman	52356	Washington County	Mid-Prairie Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 646-2984	330	21	15.5	19.1%	289 (87.6%)	1 (0.3%)	31 (9.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.4%)	61.3	252^nd of 576 public elementary schools	56.3%		46.6	351^st of 557 public elementary schools	37.0%	99	71.8	75.9			80.9	80.4				$11,611	$953	$10,658
Mid-Prairie East Elementary School	Public	K-2	702 6th St	Kalona	52247	Washington County	Mid-Prairie Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 656-2243	255	21	12.3	22.4%	229 (89.8%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (7.5%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.4%)								(n/a)										$13,475	$1,353	$12,122
Keota Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	505 N. Ellis Street	Keota	52248	Keokuk County	Keota Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 636-2323	165	15	11.2	37.6%	156 (94.5%)	1 (0.6%)	8 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	59.2	268^th of 576 public elementary schools	53.5%		42.6	378^th of 557 public elementary schools	32.1%	110	85.7	72.2	73.1	85.7	90.5	44.4	73.1	76.2	65.4	$14,321	$1,223	$13,097
English Valleys Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	211 S College St	North English	52316	Iowa County	English Valleys Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 664-3638	183	15	11.9	41.5%	166 (90.7%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (8.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	51.9	317^th of 576 public elementary schools	45.0%		48.9	344^th of 557 public elementary schools	38.2%	27	68.2	78.1	78.3		77.3	75.0	60.9		60.9	$16,040	$854	$15,186
Stewart Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	821 N 4th Ave	Washington	52353	Washington County	Washington Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 653-3244	457	35	12.8	34.8%	323 (70.7%)	6 (1.3%)	99 (21.7%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	25 (5.5%)								(n/a)										$15,272	$894	$14,379
Highland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	220 Schnoebelen Street	Riverside	52327	Washington County	Highland Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 648-2821	242	21	11.7	25.2%	223 (92.1%)	3 (1.2%)	14 (5.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	34.3	440^th of 576 public elementary schools	23.6%		19.1	472^nd of 557 public elementary schools	15.3%	32	44.1	67.6	74.4		58.8	73.5	72.1		48.8	$12,857	$486	$12,371
Lincoln Upper Elementary School	Public	3-5	606 S 4th Ave	Washington	52353	Washington County	Washington Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 653-3691	344	28	12.5	40.4%	240 (69.8%)	7 (2.0%)	79 (23.0%)	6 (1.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.2%)	35.4	432^nd of 576 public elementary schools	25.0%		38.8	396^th of 557 public elementary schools	28.9%	36	54.5	70.3	65.0		63.4	65.9	72.5		62.5	$13,084	$1,773	$11,310
Mary Welsh Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	2383 Raider Drive	Williamsburg	52361	Iowa County	Williamsburg Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 668-2301	604	44	13.7	22.5%	512 (84.8%)	3 (0.5%)	50 (8.3%)	11 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	26 (4.3%)	68.2	189^th of 576 public elementary schools	67.2%		61.1	240^th of 557 public elementary schools	56.9%	51	67.4	85.3	81.3	80.0	88.4	82.4	72.5	78.9	73.6	$12,242	$671	$11,571
Weber Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3850 Rohret Road	Iowa City	52246	Johnson County	Iowa City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 688-1170	456	42	10.7	55.5%	165 (36.2%)	212 (46.5%)	25 (5.5%)	28 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	24 (5.3%)	27.8	466^th of 576 public elementary schools	19.1%		33.5	424^th of 557 public elementary schools	23.9%	42	52.9	65.6	61.2		67.6	68.8	62.7		53.7	$13,378	$562	$12,817
Clear Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	230 W Wilson	Oxford	52322	Johnson County	Clear Creek Amana Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 828-4505	278	23	12.1	20.5%	228 (82.0%)	18 (6.5%)	10 (3.6%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	20 (7.2%)	82.3	53^rd of 576 public elementary schools	90.8%		84.6	39^th of 557 public elementary schools	93.0%	14	83.0	88.2			83.0	96.1				$28,967	$638	$28,328

Frequently Asked Questions about Mid-Prairie West Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Mid-Prairie West Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Mid-Prairie West Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Mid-Prairie Middle School
High : Mid-Prairie High School

What district is Mid-Prairie West Elementary School in?

Mid-Prairie Community School District

Is Mid-Prairie West Elementary School a good school?

Mid-Prairie West Elementary School ranks 252^nd of 576 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Mid-Prairie West Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 330 students attended Mid-Prairie West Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Mid-Prairie West Elementary School?

Students at Mid-Prairie West Elementary School are 88% White, 9% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

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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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