Prairie Middle School vs. Overland High School
Should you attend Prairie Middle School or Overland High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Prairie Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overland High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,491 students in grades 6-8, Prairie Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,228 students in grades 9-12, Overland High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
9-12
Total Students
1,491 students
2,228 students
Total Classroom Teachers
98 teachers
124 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1655 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1011 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
15%
Graduation Rate
n/a
83%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
511
-
Grade 7 Students
527
-
Grade 8 Students
453
-
Grade 9 Students
-
570
Grade 10 Students
-
557
Grade 11 Students
-
535
Grade 12 Students
-
566
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
6%
5%
% Hispanic
47%
45%
% Black
20%
24%
% White
17%
17%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
8%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%