PRAIRIE POINT

Prairie Point is a public middle school that is part of the College Comm School District school district, located in Cedar Rapids, IA with about 1,280 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 9th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 78 teachers, Prairie Point has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Prairie Point, located at 8015 Kirkwood Blvd in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, serves as a significant educational facility within the College Community School District (often referred to as Prairie). Serving as the district's middle school for students in grades 5 and 6, the school functions as a transitional bridge between elementary and secondary education. The facility is strategically situated on a large, shared campus that emphasizes a cohesive environment for students as they move through the district’s various grade levels.

The school is characterized by its commitment to fostering academic growth and social-emotional development during a formative stage of student life. With its location near the Kirkwood Community College campus, Prairie Point benefits from a modern educational setting that focuses on collaborative learning, extracurricular engagement, and preparing students for the rigors of junior high and high school. The school community places a high value on maintaining the "Prairie Pride" culture, which emphasizes inclusivity, student accountability, and strong partnerships between educators and families.

For more information, contact Prairie Point at (319) 848-5500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.