PRAIRIE VIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL

Prairie View Middle School is a public middle school that is part of the Kirby SD 140 school district, located in Tinley Park, IL with about 614 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 49 teachers, Prairie View Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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 View Middle School, located in Tinley Park, Illinois, serves as a key educational institution within Kirby School District 140. Catering to students in the middle school grade levels, the school is committed to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social-emotional development necessary for young adolescents. The school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for the transition to high school, supported by a dedicated faculty focused on student engagement and academic growth.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Prairie View Middle School prides itself on cultivating a supportive community through a variety of extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs. These opportunities are intended to help students explore their interests, develop leadership skills, and build meaningful connections with their peers. By maintaining a focus on both scholastic achievement and the overall well-being of its students, Prairie View strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience within the Tinley Park community.

For more information, contact Prairie View Middle School at (708) 532-8540 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

8500 175th St
Tinley Park, IL 60487-2272
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PRAIRIE VIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Tinley Park, IL with about 614 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Kirby SD 140
Total Students:
614
Teachers:
49
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 614 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PRAIRIE VIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 82% of the student body.

White
82.4%
Hispanic/Latino
6.5%
Asian
5.4%
Two or more races
4.2%
Black or African American
1.5%

Female
49.2%
Male
50.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.