Summary:
The 52247 zip code is home to a single middle school, Mid-Prairie Middle School, which serves grades 5-8 and is part of the Mid-Prairie Community School District. While the district is ranked 162 out of 313 in Iowa and has a 2-star rating, Mid-Prairie Middle School's own statewide ranking has fluctuated in recent years, from 137 out of 344 Iowa middle schools in 2024-2025 (3-star rating) to 212 out of 337 in 2023-2024 (2-star rating).
Academically, Mid-Prairie Middle School has demonstrated strong performance, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, and Science exceeding state averages across multiple grade levels. However, the school also faces some challenges, including a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 21.6% and a significant portion of students (27.8%) qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating economic challenges within the student population.
With a student-teacher ratio of 14.7 and per-student spending of $12,362 in 2018-2019, Mid-Prairie Middle School appears to have adequate resources to support its students. While the school's fluctuating statewide ranking suggests some inconsistency in performance, its overall academic achievements and the resources available suggest it is providing a quality education to the students in the 52247 zip code.
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