Serving 529 students in grades 5-8, Prairie Wind Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 529 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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Prairie Wind Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
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Prairie Wind Middle School's student population of 529 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
529 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
To Provide the Best for All, so that All may be their Best.
Prairie Wind Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prairie Wind Middle School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#667 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
10%
12%
Black
1%
12%
White
83%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Prairie Wind Middle School's ranking?
Prairie Wind Middle School is ranked #667 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Prairie Wind Middle School?
529 students attend Prairie Wind Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Prairie Wind Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Prairie Wind Middle School?
Prairie Wind Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Prairie Wind Middle School offer ?
Prairie Wind Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Prairie Wind Middle School part of?
Prairie Wind Middle School is part of Perham-Dent Public School District.
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